Coffeeville, AL to Linden, AL
Friendly horn taps: 3
Miles: 64
Total so far: 64
This is Steve Hartley. Steve brought his motor coach to the Service Road Campground, “To just get away for awhile.” We were camped just down from him at this beautiful site on the Tombigee River last night. Steve came over to visit with us, we had a nice chat, and then he offered us a fan to keep the gnats down. We graciously took up his offer, plugged his fan into a power source nearby with an extension cord he also offered, and enjoyed our meal in peace.
Mr. Hartley had quite a story about his life. He’s had some medical issues that brought him close to death on a couple of occasions and he indicated he was profoundly changed by those experiences. He said what he really enjoys these days is to help others in little ways. “I take my tractor and mow people’s lawns, I plant gardens for them…I just like helping out.” He went on to say, “If I can do something good for people, that’s all I ask anymore. It’s gotta come from the heart though, or it’s not the right kind of giving.”
After our dinner, Steve brought us Klondike ice cream bars. You are a good man, Steve — not because of the fan or the Klondike bars, but because of your heart. Thank you.
Our spot for the night on the Tombigee river
The Tombigee River in the morning mist as we cross the bridge going out. Humidity for all your senses.
The light patch on the right is where a trailer house once stood
We came upon some tornado damage today while on Route 69 near Myrtlewood, Alabama . Apparently the storms hit in this area first and then moved north east of here where the damage in Tuscaloosa became so severe.
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This is what is left of the trailer -- the debris is on the other side of the highway
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Tomorrow’s ride is dedicated to Jessica June Beatty
Jessica’s life came to a tragic too-early end when she was stuck as a pedestrian on a county road in Texas by a nineteen year old underage drunk driver.
In Memory of Warmer Summers 
Many of your MADD friends sat in a CEDD Committee meeting today. Your journey and your blog made it to our agenda – everyone expressed awe at your beautifully expressed daily journal. You are touching so many hearts. I’d say you are two good people along the entire way. Such ambassadors you are.
I want to share with you, Carl, that Alisa went to sleep with Enya every night. She loved Enya’s music, just like your precious Carlie. We played it at her funeral, too. I like to think our girls may be dancing on the clouds together to the mesmerizing melodies. Warmly, Jan
i hope that in alll your travial that you all will make some one as HAPPYas you two made me.be safe and god keep a hand on you all. thanks for talking to to a old man that needed to have another two grat frinds in my life. steve hartley 284 river st. coffeeville al.36524 god speed
i hope that u all are haveing a safe trip. you all are in my prays.thank you so much for the time that we had togeather, good luck and may god have his hand on u all shoulder. steve h.
HI STEVE , HOW ARE YOU? I AM PRETTY WELL. CALL ME SOMETIME 2075324977 YOU TAKE CARE MY FRIEND DIANNE FAULKNER