We are still in Red Bay, Alabama and in case you’re wondering, the Mexican restaurant we were hopeful served Margaritas – didn’t. Bummer. One good thing about non-Margarita dinners, they’re cheap. We got out of there for $20 including tip.
The reason we are still in Red Bay is water related. The Big Rig seems to have a recurring leak on the passenger slide. The leak results in the microwave doing a waterfall impression. This issue has been dealt with twice before. We’re hoping the third time is the charm.
The only good thing about the leak is that it made it’s reappearance while we were still at Tiffin Service. We are crossing our fingers the work will be finished Monday and we can head out. I have to say, Other Half has demonstrated impressive patience. At this point, we’re not sure where we’ll be for Thanksgiving. Hopefully not here.
While the Big Rig gets worked on, (Bay 34) Rigby and I spend our days in the pet-friendly waiting area with other displaced rig owners. My waiting area BFF’s clued me in on a couple local hot spots, the Rattlesnake Saloon and the Coon Dog Cemetery.
We spent the day checking them out.
The Rattlesnake Saloon is tucked into a cavern on a bluff that was originally used as a hog pen. The land has been owned by the Foster family since 1935. At some point the hogs were out and the Saloon was in.
It’s a very cool venue. The saloon is tucked in one corner of the cavern with seating and a stage in the remaining space.
To get to the saloon requires negotiating a steep dirt road. Or you can take the “Saloon Taxi” a pick up truck with benches in the bed. We took the taxi down, had lunch, then walked back up to take in the views. Beer is served after 5:00 pm, and rumor has it, it’s a seriously hopping, foot stomping cowboy night spot.
We left Rattlesnake Saloon and headed to the Coon Dog Cemetery. Alabama is home to the only Coon Dog Cemetery in the world. According to the website, only ‘straight coon dogs, full hounds’ can be buried there. ‘No mixed up breeds, house dogs or poodles allowed’.
Quite a unique place with gravestones, plastic flowers and pennies on many of the markers.
The pennies started showing up around the 75th anniversary of the cemetery. It’s thought they are a sign of respect for the dogs and a way to let others know someone has been there.
If you find yourself in the area and you’re looking for something to do, both places are worth a gander. Ya’ll.