“A wonderful bird is the Pelican. His beak can hold more than his belly can. He can hold in his beak Enough food for a week! But I'll be darned if I know how the hellican?” ― Dixon Lanier Merritt
It is great that you promote local businesses along the way. Small towns can always use help. Buy an ice cream cone, eat at a local restaurant, or, in your case, buy a beer or two. It is always sad to see little towns with boarded up shops. And every little town has history and interesting little nooks and crannies. Thanks for another great video! I always love the birds I hear in the background.
I'm 65 and my Dad told me when I was maybe 9 or so that one day people will be sorry they did not think about the locals that serve them all their lives.. when they are all gone.. Son buy what ya can local even if it cost more.. unless it's a truly unfair price.. buy it... it will keep you employed.. and them happy ! He was right.. we are now watching his words play out around the world.... but mostly here in the USA.. Sad !!! Such a waste.. all to save a few dollars to end up with no small towns left..
You may mention if they have grocery stores and resturaunts..delis..cafes etc. Food and supplies are a big draw...at least for me. Love the peace and beauty and bird sounds
It is best to FRY okra rather than boil it. Then you avoid the slime. The bird you heard in town was undoubtedly a mockingbird. I miss the South in the winter but NOT in June-July-August!
Slim, ya' did it, again! You've managed to get a beautiful campsite, explore the area, share the "Pelican Ballet on the Lake" (oh, by the way, great musical accompany) and a gorgeous sunset in the video. Love your work, man!! Y'all be Safe!
Hi, Slim, I wonder sometimes if you enjoy other youtubers' videos the way we enjoy yours - do you truly know how really delightful it is to have such an interesting and pleasurable channel as yours to look forward to and enjoy? You're a real gift, thank you just bunches!!
It's the kind and gentle folks in Alabama that make it worth visiting. They'll talk about everything and family; take time start a conversation with a local, you won't be disappointed.
Hey Slim, you're about 60 - 70 miles from Scottsboro AL, where you'll find Unclaimed Baggage, where lost luggage from airlines around the world ends up. Worth a stop to look, I've gotten a bit of camping gear there in years past. Good video.
How much is it to get inside the unclaimed baggage place?? Sounds like an interesting place to find a lot of strange things I'm sure to practical things, the camping items would be what I'd like to find...
@@Regina0964 they have everything people take on (or return from) airline trips with. More clothes than anything. But a bit of everything else. No admission charge when I went, doubt there is one now. It's worldwide, not just USA.
Welcome Slim! I live in North Alabama, just a couple of rock throws from you (but they made me quit throwing rocks) I am so glad you are enjoying our beautiful state
Americans sure have their history and displays sorted out. IMO, better than any country. They just do things right, everything is easily accessible and explained, friendly people. I never hesitate to head south whenever I can.
I have seen hundreds of those pelicans circling in a thermal, gliding upward in perfect unison . It was one of the most beautiful, mesmerizing sights I have ever witnessed
Stevenson is about 90 minutes away from Cullman, Al where i spent summers in my teenage years....we stayed at a house in the middle of nowhere right on the lake......and it was up at dawn and explore the forrest and ride jet skis and all kinds of fun things......
Hi from Bangalore India.... Slim. Always happy to see you cook Indian dish. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Before boiling okra, you need to fry it on hot pan without out oil...it will not jell out when orka boiled.
I have been following you Slim for a long time, i don't comment but 1 or 2 time's, this time i want to say i enjoy your video's so much, you are a great person and the United States welcomes you with open arms..hugs from wisconsin. .
Hi Slim, that was a beautiful park and spot you had. Very interesting the little quiet town of Stevenson. Nice of you to say to encourage the local shops, tourists must be their livelihood. As for your supper, I will skip that recipe. Hihi... We laughed so much as you described your meal. A good thing you had that other beer to wash it down. Happy trails and stay safe.
Cool place. I will check it out. I live in Georgia, actually 40 minutes away from Athens where your beer was made. Safe travels. You actually camped less than an hour from me in Eatonton, Ga. Would have enjoyed meeting you.
I am from Louisiana ,& our state bird is the Brown Pelican. I am accustomed to observing these big birds forcefully dive into the water for their meal or sit on wooden posts or fly noisily together as a flock. I must say that I have never seen a white pelican before. They almost remind me of the swans at City Park in New Orleans, Surprisingly, Their bird behavior (swimming & fishing together) was much more graceful than the brown pelican. The music was perfect for the "Pelican ballet" . Loved it...
I was just talking to a friend yesterday about snotty okra. I like it snotty or fried, but especially in soups. It’s all good. North Carolina I’m happy you’re enjoying our South.
Seeing you eat that supper made me laugh till I cried, but also gagging at the same time. I've lived in the south about 59 years not and there is no way I'd eat boiled okra. Enjoy the south while it's not to muggy.
Pelicans🎶🎵🎶🎵 just beautiful with the music👍👍👍👍 Having your adventures, how marvelous!! Take care. Taking us where I'll never get to go, but seeing it through your eyes, I THANK YOU🤗🤗🤗🤓
Glad you found the cave I was talking about! Hope you got your groove back from the caves. Sorry the weather has been so bad the past week. Happy Trails!
I live just north of here, a few miles into Tennessee. I also camp all around this area. some beautiful places and lots of back road hidden campgrounds.
I don't know if you're still Down South, but let me tell you about a trip my husband and I took a few years ago. We had been to Chattanooga and were making our way back home to Louisiana. Rather than take I-59 down, we took old Route 11 down. It's a historic road, beginning at the Canadian border in New York and making its way all the way down to US Highway 90 in New Orleans. It began life in colonial times as various wagon roads. Under the Federal Highway Improvement Act of 1921, it became the first interstate highway to be completed, albeit of the two-lane variety. The two ends of the road came together in Christiansburg, Virginia. A celebration was held that drew everyone from US senators to citizens of neighboring states. It is still functional today and, in a few places, still has the clicketty clack of tar strips on the original concrete. It is a trip well worth taking. We saw old service stations with their lone light bulb and beaverboard ceilings, some with their old glass-topped pumps. We saw a globe dating back quite a few years with a message advocating the eradiction of polio. The list goes on. If you have time before you return to New Brunswick, see if you can take in a bit of Route 11, at least between Birmingham and Chattanooga -- or, better yet, take it all the way up to Canada! It's beautiful as it makes its way through the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, too!
WHEN I NEED RELAXATION A CALM PLACE TO DWELL I NEVER HAVE TO SEARCH FAR CAMPER SLIM NEVER FAILS WOODS, OCEANS AND DESERTS THE LIST GOES ON AND ON CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE YOU CAN NOT GO WRONG OLD OR NEW FROM SHORE TO SHORE HOIST YOUR FLAGS MY FRIENDS CAMPING IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS
I loved that you got to see some of our area. I live in Decatur Alabama to the west of Stevenson. It’s a beautiful area. I love your videos. Stay safe.
Love your videos, just can't get enough of them ,thank you very much. Your eye for detail, your wish but wild side and the nature photograph make my life better.
