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Were There Welsh Explorers on the Shores of Mobile Bay 300 Years Before Columbus “Discovered” America?
Local legend says Prince Madoc and his band of Welsh explorers were on the shores of Mobile Bay over 300 years before Columbus “discovered” America. Continue reading
The Colorful History of Pirates Cove Bar and Restaurant
In the annals of iconic bars in South Baldwin County, Pirates Cove ranks right up there with the Flora-Bama. But while the Flora-Bama is on the main beach highway, Pirates Cove is, well, … not. It’s in the boonies down … Continue reading
Posted in Alabama, Fairhope Alabama
Tagged Arnica Bay, Josephine AL, Lillian AL, Pirates Cove, William Bruce Fairhope AL
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The Business of Beer
Beer is a huge worldwide business. It is the world’s most widely consumed and probably oldest alcoholic beverage; it is the third most popular drink overall, after water and tea. Interestingly, the Czech Republic is the world’s largest per capita consumer of beer. Folks there each consume 42 gallons per year of the brew. In second place – no surprise – is Ireland where those jolly folks annually drink 32 gallons per person. Rounding out the top five counties in consumption are Austria, Germany and Romania. The United States actually ranks 15th in the world in per capita consumption. Continue reading
What’s With Camden, Alabama? Is There Something in the Water?
As of this month, little Camden, Alabama now claims an incumbent United States Senator, an incumbent member of the U.S. House of Representatives, the incumbent Lieutenant Governor of the State of Alabama, and now the President of the University of Alabama. What is it about Camden? Continue reading
90-Year Old Coppersmith Still Turning Out Lanterns
When Bill Paulk opened his coppersmith company in 1985 at age 64 he says it was as “a retirement business.” Now 26 years later at age 90, Paulk gives no hint of real retirement. He is still handcrafting copper lanterns. Continue reading
An Adventure Into Prehistoric Alabama
Deep in the heart of the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta lies a mysterious island, studied for centuries by explorers, archeologists and historians. As the crow flies, the island is only 24 miles north of downtown Mobile, Alabama. But by other measures, it’s eons away. The site is accessible only by boat. Continue reading
Posted in Alabama, Mobile Alabama, William Bruce
Tagged Alabama, Alabama Historical Commission, Alabama River, Blakeley State Park, Bottle Creek Indian Mounds, Captain Steve DAy, Center for Archeological Studies at the University of South Alabama, Delta Explorer at Blakeley, Dr. Greg Waselkov, Mississippian Indian, Mobile Alabama, Mobile River, Mobile-Tensaw River Delta, Mound builders, Mound Island Mobile Delta, Moundville AL, Tensaw River, Tombigbee River, University of South Alabama, William Bruce Mobile & Fairhope AL
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Let’s Pass a Law Against August. Just Make it Illegal.
The month of August is upon us. August has no socially redeeming features. Absolutely none. It’s a dreadful time. But there is a simple solution. Continue reading
Posted in Alabama, Uncategorized
Tagged Alabama, Alabama weather, Anheuser-Busch, August, August heat and humidity, August weather, Beer, Budweiser, William Bruce Fairhope AL
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Did Jesse James Practice Medicine in Baldwin County, Alabama?
Yes, according to the written remembrances of John Snook. Now deceased, Snook recorded his recollections in Baldwin Vignettes, which was published in 1984. Long time residents of the area will remember Snook as the eccentric owner of the Foley-based Gulf … Continue reading
Notes on a trip from Fairhope to Meridian, MS and Tuscaloosa, AL
Combining pleasure, including good restaurants, with business trips is favorite diversion. A recent trip to Meridian, Mississippi and Tuscaloosa, Alabama was no exception. In Meridian for the first time in over a decade, I visited for lunch the historic 140- year old Weidmann’s Restaurant. Continue reading
Flying Bridges & Hyperactive Azaleas 