Everything Old...

is new again!  

A few weeks ago, I met some friends for lunch at The Club, one of Birmingham's older private club atop Red Mountain. There were men at work on the roof installing new lettering.  For those of you that remember the "old" sign, breathe a sigh of relief, it's not changed a bit!

Perfect Afternoon

Sunset atop Red Mountain at The Club last night with good friends.  Two are leaving for a long awaited trip to London and Paris. ( We had last minute details to discuss). The other flying off for another three weeks in Italy.  Good times.  I can't wait to hear all the details when we gather again.

UFO's Descend on Red Mountain

Last night hight atop Red Mountain, these UFO's descended to shed light on our festivities at The Club!

Dance The Night Away!

Since 1951, The Club, a private club atop Red Mountain, has been a special place for special occasions atop Red Mountain with a killer view of the city below.  This dance floor is probably the original if memory serves. I don't think I've ever danced there but Momma did many many times over the years with friends.  Good memories.

City Lights

Shortly before I left for Paris, I joined some good friends for drinks at The Club atop Red Mountain.  Of course I took my camera because the view from the terrace can't be beat!

What are You Doing New Year's, New Year's Eve?

I'll admit I was stumped on something to post of New Years Eve and then I found these photos from Birmingham's "The Club"! This private club was built in 1951 and I'm thinking the front signage has been there from the start. The dance floor is a trip back in time as well. On the weekends, bands still play and the dance floor lights up and couples take to the floor and dance the night away. I have many fond memories. I celebrated my 16th birthday here, and I've attended many a luncheon, party and wedding reception at "The Club" over the years. In fact, my great group of retired teachers lunched here recently! It boasts a spectacular view of downtown Birmingham from atop Red Mountain, similar to the one on my header. "The Club", a Birmingham tradition.

Happy New Year everyone. May this year find our world a more peaceful place.

Well look what I found, Diana Krall croons a very nice "What Are You Doing New Years?", and it sounds like a version that would be a hit at "The Club"!

Birmingham Thunder

While I recover from jet lag today my guest photographer is Bill Dixon. Bill is my intrepid shooting buddy, and he and I have logged a lot of miles in search of photographs around town. He was nice enough to sub for me in June as well.

Today is a spectacular shot he captured atop Red Mountain at "The Club". Sorry I missed that photo shoot, Bill!

"The Club"

* Jean Reed, my guest photographer this week, taught in the Homewood School Sytem with me although we were at different schools. I am thinking Jean might have a blog of her own in her future!!!

Once a month the retired teachers--- from the Elementary school where I taught for 30 plus years ---get together at The Club for lunch. We call ourselves R.E.S.T. (Retired Edgewood School Teachers!) Teachers never get to enjoy lunch! So now that we are all retired, we have a most enjoyable lunch with adult conversation and no interruptions to calm down rowdy children in a school lunchroom!!! There is no lack of conversation as we catch up and reminisce while dining with a fabulous view of our city! The Club is the site for many parties, luncheons, wedding receptions and civic events in Birmingham.

Jean Reed - Guest Photographer