The day was free to catch up on emails, FB and other social sites as well as publish the latest Mr opinion podcast for Kiehl. On Saturday a long walk, with cloud cover, allowed the team to meander the outskirts of town covering about 4 miles. The route consisted of a combination of rural acreages, small town family ranch homes and multi-family apartments. Very few roads had sidewalks but there was little traffic. Anyone who passed did it cautiously and always with a friendly wave! One older gentleman in a woody PT cruiser actually made a u-turn and slowed down just to strike up a conversation. “where y'all from?” as Mr Thompson introduced himself..”Who you goin' to vote for for President?” Not wanting any confrontation, Kevin replied “who knows, we are waiting for the debates”. “were y'all from” Kevin explained they were currently from NC however both grew up in the Midwest. “I thought so cus you got no accent” Mr. Thompson then advised both Kevin and Theresa to “make sure ya say Y'all once in a while so we can tell yr from NorrthCaroliinaa”. After a bit more small talk Mr. Thompson wished the team good luck on the repairs and safe travels. Later Kevin spotted a establishment named “Thompson Gas” and wondered if it was the same dude. More than likely “yes”.
Just as the burger was finished a party of 2 couples approached the table asking if they could join the two tourists. Of course, but they may regret that decision as Kevin immediately began to banter with the new table-mates. As the band began to play, the conversation continued and covered not only the rattlesnake menu but technology, marital bliss and the obligatory kids and grand kids inventory. Awesome folks! Great venue and the band was good although country is not a preferred genres they were a nice mix of traditional with a touch of blues. Once all seated at the table were done with the evenings meal the checks were paid and the new acquaintances said their good-byes.
The weather on Sunday only allowed for a walk in the AM as rain moved in from the drenched and flooded LA area. This left the team confined to quarters to do mundane financial tasks and catch up on the Blog write ups and the final Mr Opinion Podcast for the session.
Another must see novelty in Red Bay was the Rattlesnake Saloon. This establishment warned that you must park at the entry and let the 'taxi' take you to the saloon that was embedded in a cave! How unique!
The drive was a mere 20 miles away and was well worth it. Shortly after parking, a truck with seating in the back bed pulled up and took the tourists down the steep dirt road to the saloon opening.
Tables were set up under the cave overhead as well as a stage where a band was setting up for the nights performance. Each of the round tables seated at least 8 people, so Kevin and Theresa claimed 2 seats on an empty table with hopes to meet some others as the night rolled on. The menu was an assortment of artery clogging fried options. Kevin order the snake eyes and tails which was a combo of fried green beans and jalapeno peppers. Thank goodness the main entree, a rustler burger, was shared between the two.
Just as the burger was finished a party of 2 couples approached the table asking if they could join the two tourists. Of course, but they may regret that decision as Kevin immediately began to banter with the new table-mates. As the band began to play, the conversation continued and covered not only the rattlesnake menu but technology, marital bliss and the obligatory kids and grand kids inventory. Awesome folks! Great venue and the band was good although country is not a preferred genres they were a nice mix of traditional with a touch of blues. Once all seated at the table were done with the evenings meal the checks were paid and the new acquaintances said their good-byes.
The weather on Sunday only allowed for a walk in the AM as rain moved in from the drenched and flooded LA area. This left the team confined to quarters to do mundane financial tasks and catch up on the Blog write ups and the final Mr Opinion Podcast for the session.
The team will be anxiously awaiting a call for their turn in the EB early in the week.
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