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USS Alabama Battleship
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07/17/18 03:48 PM
07/17/18 03:48 PM
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Posts: 20,731 Northport, AL
GomerPyle
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Since we're heading to the beach Thursday, we'd thought about stopping by the battleship in Mobile. Realistically, how long should a family of 4 (with a 7yo and 5yo) plan on spending checking it out. I think there are other exhibits too, besides the ship itself. Don't want to rush through it, but also don't want to spend all day there. They open at 8am and we'd be there basically when they open or shortly thereafter, if it counts.
There are 3 certainties in an uncertain world:
1. All Politicians Are Liars 2. All Gun Laws Are an Infringement 3. Taxation Is Theft
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Re: USS Alabama Battleship
[Re: GomerPyle]
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07/17/18 04:00 PM
07/17/18 04:00 PM
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Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 53,456 Gee's Bend/At The Hog Pen
James
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I haven't been in a long time so I couldn't tell ya. I remember when I was with the Royal Rangers we spent the night on the ship about 27 years ago, it was pretty neat, kinda spooky but a cool experience....
Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many!
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Re: USS Alabama Battleship
[Re: GomerPyle]
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07/17/18 04:07 PM
07/17/18 04:07 PM
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GomerPyle
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Unless it looks like it's going to be bad beach weather most of the day Thursday, we'll probably skip it this time. Might make a weekend trip down there in the fall/winter (when hotels are cheaper) and do the USS Alabama and go spend a day in Pensacola at the Naval Air Museum. I've always wanted to see it too, just hate to take a whole day away from the beach to do it. Might be a fun Fall/Winter weekend trip.
There are 3 certainties in an uncertain world:
1. All Politicians Are Liars 2. All Gun Laws Are an Infringement 3. Taxation Is Theft
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Re: USS Alabama Battleship
[Re: GomerPyle]
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07/17/18 04:22 PM
07/17/18 04:22 PM
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Posts: 53,456 Gee's Bend/At The Hog Pen
James
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Unless it looks like it's going to be bad beach weather most of the day Thursday, we'll probably skip it this time. Might make a weekend trip down there in the fall/winter (when hotels are cheaper) and do the USS Alabama and go spend a day in Pensacola at the Naval Air Museum. I've always wanted to see it too, just hate to take a whole day away from the beach to do it. Might be a fun Fall/Winter weekend trip.
I'd probably wait for cooler weather, it's been purty rough down here lately. I couldn't imagine walking around in that ship with this heat...
Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many!
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Re: USS Alabama Battleship
[Re: GomerPyle]
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07/17/18 04:38 PM
07/17/18 04:38 PM
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Posts: 25,049 Buc-ee’s Beach Express
leroycnbucks
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Unless it looks like it's going to be bad beach weather most of the day Thursday, we'll probably skip it this time. Might make a weekend trip down there in the fall/winter (when hotels are cheaper) and do the USS Alabama and go spend a day in Pensacola at the Naval Air Museum. I've always wanted to see it too, just hate to take a whole day away from the beach to do it. Might be a fun Fall/Winter weekend trip.
Gomer, y’all stay at Mayer state park. They have nice new cabins on the water plus it’s right down the causeway from battleship park and by all the good restaurants. Also check out 5 rivers right across the road. The kids will really enjoy it.
Proud Army and ALNG veteran God Bless America!
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Re: USS Alabama Battleship
[Re: leroycnbucks]
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07/17/18 04:51 PM
07/17/18 04:51 PM
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Posts: 14,012 AL
hunterbuck
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Unless it looks like it's going to be bad beach weather most of the day Thursday, we'll probably skip it this time. Might make a weekend trip down there in the fall/winter (when hotels are cheaper) and do the USS Alabama and go spend a day in Pensacola at the Naval Air Museum. I've always wanted to see it too, just hate to take a whole day away from the beach to do it. Might be a fun Fall/Winter weekend trip.
Gomer, y’all stay at Meaher state park. They have nice new cabins on the water plus it’s right down the causeway from battleship park and by all the good restaurants. Also check out 5 rivers right across the road. The kids will really enjoy it. FIFY
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Re: USS Alabama Battleship
[Re: hunterbuck]
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07/17/18 05:07 PM
07/17/18 05:07 PM
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Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 25,049 Buc-ee’s Beach Express
leroycnbucks
Freak of Nature
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Unless it looks like it's going to be bad beach weather most of the day Thursday, we'll probably skip it this time. Might make a weekend trip down there in the fall/winter (when hotels are cheaper) and do the USS Alabama and go spend a day in Pensacola at the Naval Air Museum. I've always wanted to see it too, just hate to take a whole day away from the beach to do it. Might be a fun Fall/Winter weekend trip.
Gomer, y’all stay at Meaher state park. They have nice new cabins on the water plus it’s right down the causeway from battleship park and by all the good restaurants. Also check out 5 rivers right across the road. The kids will really enjoy it. FIFY I can’t believe I misspelled that as much as I am there.
Proud Army and ALNG veteran God Bless America!
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Re: USS Alabama Battleship
[Re: leroycnbucks]
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07/17/18 06:21 PM
07/17/18 06:21 PM
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Posts: 9,661 Pisgah Al
Bigbamaboy
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Posts: 9,661
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Unless it looks like it's going to be bad beach weather most of the day Thursday, we'll probably skip it this time. Might make a weekend trip down there in the fall/winter (when hotels are cheaper) and do the USS Alabama and go spend a day in Pensacola at the Naval Air Museum. I've always wanted to see it too, just hate to take a whole day away from the beach to do it. Might be a fun Fall/Winter weekend trip.
Gomer, y’all stay at Meaher state park. They have nice new cabins on the water plus it’s right down the causeway from battleship park and by all the good restaurants. Also check out 5 rivers right across the road. The kids will really enjoy it. FIFY I can’t believe I misspelled that as much as I am there. RV hookups?
Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?
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Re: USS Alabama Battleship
[Re: Stob]
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07/17/18 06:53 PM
07/17/18 06:53 PM
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Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 22,743 Lickskillet, AL
Irishguy
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a.k.a. Dingle Johnson
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Posts: 22,743
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My son said the submarine was better. Said it had AC. The USS Drum was quite the killer in WWII.
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Re: USS Alabama Battleship
[Re: leroycnbucks]
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07/17/18 07:02 PM
07/17/18 07:02 PM
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Posts: 20,731 Northport, AL
GomerPyle
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Unless it looks like it's going to be bad beach weather most of the day Thursday, we'll probably skip it this time. Might make a weekend trip down there in the fall/winter (when hotels are cheaper) and do the USS Alabama and go spend a day in Pensacola at the Naval Air Museum. I've always wanted to see it too, just hate to take a whole day away from the beach to do it. Might be a fun Fall/Winter weekend trip.
Gomer, y’all stay at Mayer state park. They have nice new cabins on the water plus it’s right down the causeway from battleship park and by all the good restaurants. Also check out 5 rivers right across the road. The kids will really enjoy it. Cool....I'll check it out
There are 3 certainties in an uncertain world:
1. All Politicians Are Liars 2. All Gun Laws Are an Infringement 3. Taxation Is Theft
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Re: USS Alabama Battleship
[Re: GomerPyle]
#2530774
07/17/18 08:34 PM
07/17/18 08:34 PM
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Posts: 4,329 Northeast Florida
BamaGrad85
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3-4 hours. Then drive down the Causeway towards Spanish Fort and you can eat at Oyster House or Ed's Shed. If you want mudbugs R7R just across the road from it.
I came, I saw, so I killed them all......Vern
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Re: USS Alabama Battleship
[Re: GomerPyle]
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07/17/18 09:18 PM
07/17/18 09:18 PM
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Posts: 5,936 Pine Hill, Al
Todd1700
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I'd probably wait for cooler weather This. The battleship is a much better trip to make in cooler weather.
The best index to a person’s character is (a) how he treats people who can’t do him any good, and (b) how he treats people who can’t fight back. - Abigail van Buren
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Re: USS Alabama Battleship
[Re: GomerPyle]
#2530885
07/17/18 09:31 PM
07/17/18 09:31 PM
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Posts: 25,049 Buc-ee’s Beach Express
leroycnbucks
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Eight years ago during an assignment at the port I would stay at the hotel by the battleship park. It was a Travel Lodge then and a cheap hotel. Fifty dollars a night so it worked on state travel per diem. I don’t know if they remodeled it or what but now that want twice that amount. No thanks!
And yes Meaher State Park has RV hook ups. It’s a small state park but nice and clean and close to everything in Baldwin and Mobile counties.
Proud Army and ALNG veteran God Bless America!
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Re: USS Alabama Battleship
[Re: GomerPyle]
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07/17/18 10:15 PM
07/17/18 10:15 PM
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Posts: 7,721 lower shelby county
XVIII
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Posts: 7,721
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Spent the night on that joker about 10yrs ago with the scouts. It’s an impressive vessel.
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
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