A few odds and ends

This week I thought I would add some details about the recent trip I took. I stopped in Collinsville and took some pics. A one lane running board bridge, located near downtown on a side street. An old feed mill, now a Hispanic auto repair shop. And downtown including the Cricket Theatre. I did not stop at the old depot in Fort Payne. I have visited previously and their museum has some unusual displays. You should consider a visit. When I passed through Flatrock I noticed some horizontal stones at the sides of the highway bridge that did look a little flat but I am not sure that is what is referenced in the town name. When I went down into the Tennesee River valley, the grade was steep. So much so the highway department built a runaway truck escape lane on the side of the road. When you get down you drive by some mud flats by the road to the bridge. In Stevenson, the shops face the old depot. Up the street where I took the overpass pics I parked in front of a Bed and Breakfast. This was located in an old, refurbished, large Victorian home. I failed to get the phone number in case any “bed and breakfasters' '' are reading. Perhaps an online search might help. On my way to lunch, I stopped at Nickajack dam and got some pics. I also stopped at the Shell Mound Camping and Picnic area. I noticed a train moving on the far side of the lake. Thanks again to my daughter. :) Lots of people out. More pics. I believe the shellmound site is now submerged under the lake. Everything looked well kept, thanks to the Tennessee Valley Authority. Then it was really time for lunch and then home. Til next week, omscaler