Aishling the Airstream Update No. 062

 

Oak Mountain State Park

Birmingham, Alabama

 

We did a little winter camping with our Alabama Airstream Club

and it felt more like spring! We had 30 rigs registered and enjoyed meeting and getting to know some of our Alabama Club members that we didn't know - 

 

During the first night of the rally we played a fun get-to-know-you game that really got people talking with each other as they gathered in groups of things they had in common - and switched groups every 10 minutes or so. [We may have to play this game again another time!]

 

This is the first time we've been to Oak Mountain since they renovated the campground - and, omgoodness, y'all - it's fabulous! We enjoyed using the pavilion for a couple of meals including shared appz and a chili night...

 

It was February and

the weather was WONDERFUL!!

 We scheduled one day to go over for lunch at the Irondale Cafe [the cafe that inspired Fried Green Tomatoes -- book and movie --]

 

And omgoodness - it was delicious!!

Craig had called ahead so they were ready for our large group - 

 

And we filled the place up! 

It's surprisingly nice to watch the trains go by!

 

But some of us decided to walk across the tracks for a photo by the mural...

Fun.

Until we got stuck on the wrong side of the tracks by a train that kept going forward / backing up... and another that went by on the other side... 

 An adventure for sure! 

[And it's good to have adventure friends -]

We also had scheduled time to visit Silver Liner - a local restoration place that specializes in Airstreams. Gavin and his team were great to welcome us in! 

[Again - prearranged. We didn't just show up. HA.] 

 

Some of us enjoyed craft time in the wonderful pavilion... a time to visit and share together while doing a simple craft...

And others enjoyed a great discussion on maintenance and things that might make your camping experience easier or more enjoyable. 

Such a great weekend and a wonderful group of streamers that included lots of Alabama members we'd not met, as well as club members from Arizona, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, and new Airstream owners from Maine who happened upon us.

Oak Mountain State Park - 

Just look at those improved sites!!

Great bath houses, internet - and close to anything you might need.

We'll definitely be back!

Week no. ?? Thursday Three

 

1. This week Craig enjoyed time with the guys on a local fishing trip... and I took a day to knit and another to scrapbook with friends...

2. We enjoyed our Easter Sunday together...missed taking our photo in a yellow canola field...

3. We're camping right now and having fun playing [train] dominoes and visiting with old friends .. .

2026 - Week 14 Thursday THree

 

1. I've 'peopled' a LOT these last few weeks - and I have enjoyed every moment, for sure!

2. I also enjoyed sitting at home, alone, catching up with Erin and Ben*, and knitting All. Day. Long. one day this week. I was determined to get every last cat stitch completed so I can [hopefully] finish up this bag quickly. [And yes -- I can see that I am not a perfectionist knitter. HA]

3. I've thoroughly enjoyed studying The Gospels through Lent with my Knoxville friends Missy & Becca lead a great study [always!]

* my Home Town 'friends' down in Mississippi...

 

Aishling the Airstream Update No. 061

 Heritage Acres RV Resort

Tuscumbia, AL

 Just a quick post to document our stay here both before and after our jaunt to the beaches of Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi...

We were able to enjoy a family Christmas with Craig's mother on the way and check in with her on the way back... Saving us some time on the road.

I think I've reviewed it before  - it really IS a super nice campground!

BEST bath houses EVAH! lol

Right in town with easy access to anything you need.

 

And, ahhh...

It's good to be home. 

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2026- Week 13 - Thursday THree

 

Thursday Three:

1. This has been such a wonderful month camping [part-fulltime] -

2. Starting in Florida, but mostly in Tennessee .. . we've only been home 5 nights. [And yes the cat babies are okay - we can see them daily - go technology! - and have someone close to check on them if needed.]

3. And look at that pan of biscuits I cooked in our convection oven! Craig made breakfast for friends one morning with our favorite sausage .

2026 Week 12 - Thursday Three:

 

1. I recently read where someone said something to the effect of --> I've only got ten* summers left, and I want to make the most of them <-- and I can't get that out of my mind.

2. Let's live intentionally, friends. 

3. Side note: Two + years later, we're still loving our #AishlingtheAirstream and have honesty lived in her more than we've lived at home this month.  #partfulltime ? Indeed.

* [15? 20?]

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Aishling the Airstream Update No. 060

 Biloxi Bay RV Resort

We are living life on a  whim - and kinda loving it.

We made a last minute decision to take a detour home through Biloxi [Mississippi] so we could check out the venue for next year's CanOpener. [Big Changes in 2027] 

 

And we're happy with the site we chose - lots of room 

and lots of birds around... and military jets over the bay... 

We went around to the beach [an easy drive] and had lunch at 

Shaggy's right on the beach - BEAUTIFUL. 

Biloxi has changed through the years [storms can do that...]

And I loved seeing the tree sculptures along the road...

We took time to check out the club house and [heated?] pool 

- pretty cool.

Fun Fact: The Gulf Coast Crawl [Airstream] Caravan was there the night we were, 

so it was fun to see about 20 shiny brites there! 

 

We sat out behind our camper and just enjoyed the sunshine and the view. 

We were up early the next morning to head back to North Alabama...

Moon set was gorgeous!

 

And the sun was just peeking over the horizon 

as we loaded everything up - 

 

Our [semi] traditional 'before we hit the road' photo - ha.

[Glasses are a wonderful thing for these 60+ year old morning eyes - just sayin'] 

Biloxi Bay RV Resort -  

Seems nice enough - large spots... good internet.. not too far from the beach [you have to drive]... there's a small lazy river... Bath Houses: who knows - I didn't go in them...

Pool area and club house is nice with a food truck on site.

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2026 Week 11 - Thursday Three

 

1. The hostas are up!! I actually first noticed them on the 8th and will post that photo in the comments in fb...

2. We've had only a couple of days at home this week...And it just might be like this all month...

3. Still enjoying my commonplace book... and working through The Gospels with mhitm. I'll post more soon...

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2026 WK 10 Thursday Three

 

1. We've had an adventurous week that included 3 new to us campground stays.. including this [free / airstream] Harvest Host that was a beautiful stop-over.

 

2. And of course you all know we enjoyed our time at The Fort! <-- probably our favorite campground to hang out for a few days. Our days were relaxed, but full.

 

3. We're back in the central x zone, and omgoodness, the azaleas are beautiful down here!

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