Mississippi

Once more we travel to Mississippi Saturday, through that part of the world where Fred grew up, through the small towns like his home town of Winfield, past the cotton fields still full in September, through Possum Town (Columbus) and on to Starkville where there is a football game. Winfield is deserted---downtown having died The Wal Mart Death that is permanent now after all these Wal Mart years have passed (since 1979). We are surprised to see that Vernon ( historical home base for the Hudsons and the Hankinses) is buzzing. It looks like Winfield did in the 60's before Wal Mart killed it. Needless to say, there is no Wal Mart in Vernon.

We enjoy the Mississippi State campus. Fred has fond memories of calling on this school for many years. The tailgating on campus is delightful. We are amazed at the campus Barnes and Noble bookstore. It's like a regular B & N store but on campus with textbooks. Quite fancy!

We see Freddy's friends Alex and Amanda, and Corey and Lynn. The game turns out well for Auburn, and so the drive home is not so tiring!

This is Fred's part of the world: Northwest Alabama and North Mississippi. His roots lie deep in this part of the world.