Alabama or Ohio State? (Page 3/4)
Hudini JAN 04, 07:39 PM

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Originally posted by maryjane:

In my case, I'm sure you're talking about being full of piss and vinegar.



A long time ago in the mid 80's I found myself driving across Mississippi to Arkansas trying to make my way back to the Interstate since my final destination was Tacoma, Washington. I was a bit lost trying to find the bridge over the Mississippi River as the land was completely flat and the trees blocked the view. I stopped at a small gas station for directions where this old dude was sitting in his rocking chair having a RC Cola and Moon Pie. Now I was raised in the south so a southern accent is normal and easily understood but to my surprise I couldn't understand a single word this guy was saying. Luckily he pointed in the direction I needed to go and I found the bridge just a bit further down the road.

I always wondered if everyone in Mississippi speaks that way?

The name Cracker Barrel comes from barrels of saltine crackers from way back.
https://www.southernliving....-barrel-get-its-name

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maryjane JAN 04, 07:43 PM
I used to like CB's food but like so many others, they changed to become more PC with their seasonings and fat content. Food there now is bland.
(Getting out of their 'general store' after eating without the wife buying some of their high $$ crap is another story altogether.)

(I miss the old style truck stops. Nowadays, most just have some fast food chain built on to it instead of a true truck stop cafe/ restaurant. The nearby Loves truckstop has an Arbys in it, which I don't like to begin with. Last decent one I was in was the Phillips66 out on I-10 at Segovia Tx)
maryjane JAN 04, 07:46 PM

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Originally posted by Hudini:


A long time ago in the mid 80's I found myself driving across Mississippi to Arkansas trying to make my way back to the Interstate since my final destination was Tacoma, Washington. I was a bit lost trying to find the bridge over the Mississippi River as the land was completely flat and the trees blocked the view. I stopped at a small gas station for directions where this old dude was sitting in his rocking chair having a RC Cola and Moon Pie. Now I was raised in the south so a southern accent is normal and easily understood but to my surprise I couldn't understand a single word this guy was saying. Luckily he pointed in the direction I needed to go and I found the bridge just a bit further down the road.

I always wondered if everyone in Mississippi speaks that way?



You went to Arkansas.....on purpose?
Hudini JAN 04, 08:10 PM

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Originally posted by maryjane:


You went to Arkansas.....on purpose?



I made an even worse mistake once in the 90's. I moved to Little Rock for a flying job. I was dirt poor and had to work a 2nd job to pay the bills. My 2nd job was at AutoZone #12 where I learned about many different cars and helped a ton of people. Overall a good experience for me but not the family.
maryjane JAN 04, 08:28 PM
Little Rock isn't too bad but from mid 2015 thru late 2017, I saw more feral dogs in that city than I've ever seen combined everywhere else.
You can't go to a grocery store or fast food drive thru with seeing a pack of them hangin around. Walmarts elsewhere have grackles and pigeons. in the parking lot ... Arkansas WMs have starvin hound dogs.
blackrams JAN 05, 12:02 AM

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Originally posted by Hudini:

A long time ago in the mid 80's I found myself driving across Mississippi to Arkansas trying to make my way back to the Interstate since my final destination was Tacoma, Washington. I was a bit lost trying to find the bridge over the Mississippi River as the land was completely flat and the trees blocked the view. I stopped at a small gas station for directions where this old dude was sitting in his rocking chair having a RC Cola and Moon Pie. Now I was raised in the south so a southern accent is normal and easily understood but to my surprise I couldn't understand a single word this guy was saying. Luckily he pointed in the direction I needed to go and I found the bridge just a bit further down the road.

I always wondered if everyone in Mississippi speaks that way?



Can't honestly answer that question, I haven't run into any issues with the possible exception of some terms that are used I was not familiar with before moving here. Oh, I also had to get used to a slower mode of speech from some but, not much different than the rest of the south.

Edited: Oh yeah, I like Little Rock but my perspective is only from either delivering to a LR location or passing through so, I can't say I know the city well.
Edit II: Oh, I'm still picking Bama by 14.

Rams

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sourmash JAN 05, 09:45 AM
I'd recommend staying away from Walmarts everywhere. It's People Zoo and Walmartians.
blackrams JAN 05, 11:21 PM

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Originally posted by maryjane:

Little Rock isn't too bad but from mid 2015 thru late 2017, I saw more feral dogs in that city than I've ever seen combined everywhere else.
You can't go to a grocery store or fast food drive thru with seeing a pack of them hangin around. Walmarts elsewhere have grackles and pigeons. in the parking lot ... Arkansas WMs have starvin hound dogs.



What's that story about hanging a pork chop around some kid's neck so the dogs would play with him?

No insinuation here, just curious if those pups followed you around?

OK, back to the big game. I'm sticking with Bama by 14.

Rams

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cliffw JAN 11, 08:13 PM
The nut cutting is starting.
blackrams JAN 11, 08:53 PM
Two powerhouse offenses!

Sticking with AL due to their depth in talent.
Edited: Not so sure Fields can take all the abuse (hits) Bama is going to give him.

Rams

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