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| The bridge crossing over the Mississippi River |
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| How high will it get? |
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| Rough Waters |
If I had a nickel for every time that I traveled over this bridge, I would be a very rich lady! This is what locals refer to as
"The Mississippi River Bridge" even thought many bridges cross this river down stream. My parents live 15 miles away.
Last week, the
Cranky Queen had to travel to Louisiana crossing this
well know bridge with a heavy heart! My Daddy,
Cranky Papa, had surgery...Colon cancer...removed & a colon resection. He is doing well. He is a fighter at the ripe age of 76...& on the day of his surgery, this
grand old river crested at record levels...but began to drop the very next day...
God is good. I'm originally from Tallulah, LA...but Vicksburg, MS is a second home to me...This is where my parents come for most of their needs.
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| Old Glory Keeps Flyin' |
Some areas were flooded...Some were spared...
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| This old Railroad Depot will be restored... |
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| ...And eventually the water will recede... | | |
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| This was a little scary crossing over this section of the bridge going east from Louisiana to Mississippi! |
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| But the soldier stood his ground, watching over the rising river... | |
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Vicksburg is a very historic city...the Civil War was fought on these grounds. I wish that these homes could talk...oh what a story they would tell!
Belle of the Bends
Bed & Breakfast
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| The architecture on the beauties are worn like a fine pair of pearls! |
Cedar Grove...A Well Know Home In Vicksburg
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| She too watched over the River pleading for it to not break its banks! |
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Pictures cannot capture the beauty of these old homes...they stand tall & proud...they have witnessed life with all of its trials and tribulations...
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| The fences that surround these homes are majestic, daring anyone to enter without permission! |
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| ...And for those who have never visited Vicksburg, many of the streets are paved with old brick... |
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| Hotel Vicksburg...No song written after this one, though! |
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| The Biedenharn Family were the first bottlers of Coca Cola & were well known for their sweet treats~ |
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| ...And architecture that makes your mouth water!... |
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| I laugh out loud every time I pass this little salon...Love the name! | |
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Thank ya'll for touring Vicksburg, MS with the Cranky Queen. Please keep my sweet Daddy in your prayers.
Keep Calm & Levees Hold Strong!
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