Speaking of Labor Day Weekend, I will be heading to Bemis, TN (just South of Jackson) to visit my dad's side of the family. If you're into history, you will want to check out
this website about Bemis. My Great-Grandfather (whom I never met) worked at that cotton mill, and my Great-Grandmother and the rest of his family lived in Bemis (the town was constructed specifically for cotton millers' families). Anyway, getting to the point now...can you tell I
love history?
Anyway, I haven't been since I was 7 (when my Great-Grandmother passed). The houses are very well constructed to have been built in the early 1900's. We will be staying at a hotel in North Jackson (near the church where we have dinner every time that we meet there). We would normally stay at my Great-Grandmother's house, but since she passed the house has been rented out. I will try to get some pictures, as they have a really awesome, old water tower (on the website that I linked to above); and again, some really well-constructed buildings. Just to give you an idea of how long it's been...I last saw my cousin Luke and my aunt and uncle at my Great-Grandmother's funeral. He was 12 at the time, and he is now 17 and driving! I am looking forward to visiting my dad's side of the family, being that most of my mom's side of the family lives local, but my dad's side lives a few hours away; so I don't see them as much. We will be leaving Saturday Morning and returning Sunday Night, which will mean limited activity on the forum. Again, we are staying at a hotel...so if they have the IntelliStar, I will definitely get some clips.
I think I got a
bit carried away. Oh well.
