University of Alabama

Coker, Alabama

Weather: low 52 degrees, high 73 degrees, mostly clear skies with scattered small clouds, windy. An absolutely beautiful day.

Terri took the day off from work and showed us around the University of Alabama campus. What a beautiful place. The buildings are mostly red brick, with landscaping around them. The buildings are named after famous people who have had an impact on the university, such as Paul Bryant, who is considered to be an icon. The football stadium is named after him, as is a hall and a street. As expected, the athletic facilities are first class. The campus is filled with young people hurrying between the buildings and on the sidewalks. Ah, to be that young again and know what I know now.

We were unable to get any pictures because there was so much traffic and little parking. I'll pass some on as soon as we get them. I'll ask Terri to be my guide, since she is a member of the faculty and can get a parking place easier. In addition, she will know where the most interesting pictures will be.

When we got back to Terri's, we spent some time helping her do some chores around the house and property. The house is so big that if it were to be split up, it could create at least two full size houses if the basement was finished. That area alone is about 2000 square feet. Then there is the attic which would make someone a nice apartment. Big house that takes a lot of care. The property is over 12 acres, with at least two acres having to be mowed. I think we will keep our RV and let someone else do the yard work. This place is the type of home anyone would be happy to live in if they were younger and had the time to take care of it.

Tomorrow is dump day, so that will be one thing that has to be done. The rest of the day will be spent doing whatever comes up. If the lot we are moving to becomes available, we will move there, a whole six miles.

More later, be safe.

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Not all who wander are lost.