Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Getting Ready for Guests

We're celebrating the letter G over at ABC Wednesday
 as Selma hotels and motels GET ready for GUESTS
 this weekend due to the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee.

We hear that the vice president is coming, and if so,
 then the national news media can't be far behind! 

So, let's hope they don't GARBLE the truth about our town!
 Back in 2000, when President Bill Clinton came for the 35th anniversary,
 I read one article from an out-of-state writer who complained
 that Selma's storefronts looked out of date...as if they
 were from the previous century! Well, they ARE from the previous century,
 and merchants worked hard back in the 1980s to remove
 unattractive modern metal facades and return the buildings to their
 original, architecturally beautiful appearances.



22 comments:

Tanya Breese said...

lol, what a stupid comment, "the storefronts look out of date" uhhh yeah, that's what's so wonderful about your town! love this hotel!

Elizabeth Edwards said...

has a flair of New Orleans. awesome!! ( :

Kate said...

I've eaten at several St. James Hotels in different states, and all of them have been good experiences. Must have good kharma for the GUESTS. GOOD choice of the day! Kate, ABC Team

Janet said...

Tanya, unfortunately most media people already have their minds made up about Selma before they ever get here. Thanks for your comment!

Roger Owen Green said...

a stylish structure
ROG, ABC Wednesday team

Birdman said...

I want to more. LOVE em.

Ann said...

Well I'd love to be a guest!! If our Vice President says anything--theres no telling what it will be. Maybe he will be so impressed he will be speechless!!
Ann

Leslie Anne Tarabella said...

Leave it to the media to screw things up. Pretty hotel.

carol l mckenna said...

Great shot for G and inviting place ~ ^_^

lotusleaf said...

Interesting post for G. I liked your butterfly photos in your other blog too.

Halcyon said...

Why would people complain about a cute, old-timey city like Selma? That's just strange. Hope the bridge crossing goes well and you only get good press!!!

Janet said...

That's what I wondered too, Halcyon.

Unknown said...

beautiful grille-work!

LOLfromPasa said...

Classic looking hotel and cute idea for 'G'. I bet they sell Baby Ruth candy in their gift shop :). Selma looks interesting. I will be back!

Janet said...

No Baby Ruth candy that I know about, LOL!

Lowell said...

Geez, those goofy goofball writers went gonzo on Selma.

Y'all should be proud of the St. James, goldarnit!

Meghan said...

I love the old buildings. And that metal work is beautiful!

Chattahoochee Valley Daily said...

The balcony looks looks the the one on the Rankin Hotel building (which is no longer a hotel) in Columbus. Very attractive building.

Unknown said...

Nostalgic style! I actually like both old and new architecture.

Chubskulit Rose said...

Gorgeous facade.

Gums and Gummies
Rose, ABC Wednesday Team.

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Whoever said that about the storefronts being out of date is an idiot... I love to visit a city that isn't a cookie cutter mall! Lovely picture ....

Carver said...

Charming building and great post for G day. Carver, ABC Wed. Team