Some of Savannah's Strange Landmarks

After leaving the Savannah Humane Society, we went looking for some of the Savannah Area's Strange Landmarks. We found a few.

At 14 E. 73rd St. in Savannah we found this mailbox painted like the moon. It was standing in front of...

this gas storage tank painted like the world globe.

Built in 1955 by the Chicago Bridge and Iron Company this structure, known as a Hortonsphere, has a volume capacity of 113,100 cubic feet.

The globe and the property adjacent are currently owned by the Savannah Mortgage Company but appear to be for sale as of this date. What a cool landmark to own!

This Great Dane Statue symbolizes the strength, endurance and dependability of the trailers of Great Dane Trailers at 602 E. Lathrop in Savannah.

After measuring the Dane, Marlon determines there would be no room for him as a new pet in the motorhome.

This bridge is located near Great Dane Trailers.

Sergeant William Jasper, along with Sergeant John Newton rescued a group of American soldiers from the British military at this site in 1779.

For this heroic act Jasper Springs, pictured below, was named for him...just don't drink the water!

Next we located this young lady at Keller's Flea Market at 5901 Ogeechee Road in Savannah.

Luckily for her, she loves fleas.

Marlon was craving milk, so he thought he'd give it a try.

Doug prepares to fight a fire.

If you're hunting for this trunk-toting couple, go to Papa Joe's Fireworks on US17, just off I-95 at exit 5 in Hardeeville, South Carolina.

For more pictures, go to http://public.fotki.com/Marlonfleenor/1/2008/may/savannah-ga-day-1/ pictures 118-161.

To be continued...

Savannah Humane Society

After visiting Oatland Island Wildlife Center, we decided to visit animals in need of help. We headed over to the Savannah Humane Society.

This well-kept facility is completely sustained by private funds. If you can't adopt a pet, at least shop in their Thrift Store.

We found several resident felines looking for a home.
There has to be at least one you can't resist...

These professional runway models posed picture-perfect to prove they are ready for your love and affection.

Even odd looking cats deserve a good home.

Me...me...

Another coverboy...

Hurry up...I'm sleepy.

Boo!

Who are you?

Let me out of here!

For cats and kittens just like these, visit your nearest shelter or humane society.

As Bob Barker says, "Help control the pet population. Have your pets spayed or neutered."

The solution to the ever-increasing pet population in both shelters worldwide and the wild is to spay and neuter. Remember...animals don't have control over this...PEOPLE do.

3 to 4 million cats and dogs are euthanized every year in animal shelters worldwide due to the negligence of humans who refuse to spay and neuter their pets. Do the right thing...

View a few of the cats at the Savannah Humane Society in the second half of this video.
For more pictures, go to http://public.fotki.com/Marlonfleenor/1/2008/may/savannah-ga-day-1/ pictures 91-117.

To be continued...

Oatland Island Wildlife Center of Savannah

Today, our neverending quest to see animals found us at Oatland Island Wildlife Center of Savannah.

Doug attempts to locate wildlife at the Wetlands Observation Pier.

Oatland Island's buildings date from the early 1900's and were, in order, a retirement home, then a public health service hospital, then a laboratory for research by the Center for Disease Control. The CDC left the facility in the early 1970's and the Oatland Island Education Center was born shortly thereafter.

Did you know that the temperature of the alligator eggs inside this nest mound will determine whether the baby alligators are male or female? 91 degrees or higher results in males. 85 degrees or cooler will result in females. Temperatures in between result in a mixture!

Oatland Island Wildlife Center is essentially a hiking zoo. Hiking trails, often looking like the one pictured below, end at the next animal exhibit.

This walkway through the marshlands is plagued with homeless bums.

This bobcat would love to have a bum for breakfast.

This bald eagle was somewhat confused when we recorded his call and played it back for him.

Marlon reminisces about his time in the egg.

That turkey won't stop trying to touch my feathers!

Got an itch? This fence will have to do!

Chatfield was so skinny when we first found him at the state park. Now look at him.

Do you have any tasty shoelaces I might eat?

The grounds have 2 cabins which date to the 1830's and are the setting of many of the Center's special events.

This cool lookout tower was not in the proper condition to climb. Hope they renovate it in the future.

Check out Marlon's video of Oatland Island Wildlife Center of Savannah below.

For more pictures, go to http://public.fotki.com/Marlonfleenor/1/2008/may/savannah-ga-day-1/ pictures 1-90.

To be continued...

Thomas' RV Park, Hardeeville, South Carolina

Next we headed up toward Savannah, Georgia.

Marlon was a little concerned about all the eighteen-wheelers passing on the highway. They often pass within inches, making for a nail-biting ride for everybody.

See Sammy bite her nails.

South Carolina welcomes us to the The Palmetto State.

Just a few miles over the South Carolina border, we find Thomas' RV Park in Hardeeville, South Carolina. They had plenty of wide open sites, good for satellite access.

They also had sites with trees for those so inclined.

We've seen a few of these in the last several months...the new Smart Cars. Great concept...where do you put the groceries?

For a few more pictures, go to http://public.fotki.com/Marlonfleenor/1/2008/may/thomas-rv-parks-and/ .

To be continued...

Amelia Island, Florida Finale

We finished our day on Amelia Island by first driving through Fort Clinch State Park to see the camping area of the park.

Then we went to see Amelia Island's Historic American Beach.

American Beach was founded in the early 1930s by Abraham Lincoln Lewis as a weekend getaway and vacation spot for the African-American community of Jacksonville, Florida. During this period, beaches were still racially segregated.

Following the passage of The Civil Rights Act in 1964 beaches were open to all races and American Beach saw its popularity diminish in favor of beaches closer to home.

This was the sight of Evans' Rendezvous. This nightclub, which operated at American Beach from about 1948 to 1980, welcomed artists such as Cab Calloway and Louis Armstrong. Fund-raising efforts are ongoing to raise the money to restore the building.

These sand dunes are actually located a few blocks from the water in a residential neighborhood.
Driving on American Beach looks like fun...but don't attempt it unless you have four-wheel drive!

For a few more pictures, go to http://public.fotki.com/Marlonfleenor/1/2008/may/amelia-island/ pictures 166-184.

To be continued...