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Greenville, NORTH Carolina

Posted on March 30, 2010 By Tom 3 Comments on Greenville, NORTH Carolina
Miscellaneous, Things Overheard, Weirdness

Excuse me. Could you tell me how to get to Arlington Avenue? The question was presented to me as I was getting gas for my truck at a little quick shop near Furman.  I pride myself on knowing how to get around Greenville, one of the most confusing cities for driving in the whole of … Read More “Greenville, NORTH Carolina” »

Scenes from a Whitmire Truck Stop

Posted on October 25, 2009 By Tom 3 Comments on Scenes from a Whitmire Truck Stop
Restaurants, Things Overheard

NOTE: This restaurant has closed. I headed out early for my kayaking trip on the Enoree River this morning, with the intent that I would get breakfast in route somewhere. I didn’t have to meet my fellow paddlers until 9:30, so that gave me plenty of time. I knew there were several Waffle Houses along … Read More “Scenes from a Whitmire Truck Stop” »

Audio Journeys – The Anderson Jockey Lot

Posted on July 27, 2008 By Tom 1 Comment on Audio Journeys – The Anderson Jockey Lot
Local, Things Overheard, Weirdness

Jesus and Knives

Paul and I made our annual trek to the Anderson Jockey Lot. We always try to take a newbie with us – someone not yet immersed in southern flea market culture. Lately this has been a new faculty member at Furman, and this year was no different. Karen Buckmeuller was our victim this time. She couldn’t convince her new husband, Herman Holt, to come along with us. Several others were also supposed to go with us, but wimped out, too.

As I’ve learned, the denizens of the Jockey Lot get very nervous around cameras, and with good reason. We saw several less-than-legal items for sale. I was still able to snap a few shots, though. Most useful was the little Sansa Clip recorder. I clipped it to my shirt and left it recording the entire time we were there. I got some fascinating conversations. I’ve edited it down to the best clips and added a little background music, then posted it to Boomp3.com. It’s about six minutes long.

boomp3.com

In this audio clip, you will here the following, in order:

  • Question about the price of a Megatron helmet
  • Haggling over the sale of a car
  • A discussion about a breed of dog
  • The benefits of using fake security cameras
  • A bird saleslady
  • A call to repentance for stealing cars
  • A discussion of spicy pickled tomatoes
  • How society has been destroyed
  • The problems with Dale Earnhardt candles and Teresa Earnhardt
  • Good beans
  • Night blooming plants
  • A rooster crowing
  • Another dog salesman
  • And finally, selling big time

There were several more conversations I would have loved to have captured.

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VE Encounter

Posted on May 8, 2008 By Tom 1 Comment on VE Encounter
Miscellaneous, Things Overheard

I was running a bit late for lunch today so I decided a quick hamburger at Hardees was in order. As usual, I had my current book with me, and planned to read a couple of chapters while I ate. When I take my book into fast food places, especially around here, I tend to … Read More “VE Encounter” »

What the Audience Never Hears, Part II

Posted on April 27, 2007 By Tom 3 Comments on What the Audience Never Hears, Part II
Music, Things Overheard

Maestro, it’s time for a break. But vwe have one more piece! Veel break zhen. That’s tomorrow’s dress rehearsal. Zhis frustrating, no? Thus, the Union speaks.

Does This Shirt Make Me Look Fat?

Posted on April 26, 2007 By Tom No Comments on Does This Shirt Make Me Look Fat?
Rants, Things Overheard

Tom, I almost didn’t recognize you. You’ve gained so much weight! I didn’t recognize you, either. You’re so old and decrepid now. At least, that’s what I wanted to say.

What a Revelation!

Posted on March 2, 2007 By Tom No Comments on What a Revelation!
Things Overheard

So what’s that you’re reading today? Oh, it’s just some science fiction novel I picked up on the bargain table. Me, too.  It’s called Revuhlations. (Holds up book entitled Revelations Unyielding.) You know, the End Times, they’s coming, and it’s gonna be bad. I wonder if she knows that she just called the Book of … Read More “What a Revelation!” »

Delayed Math Skills

Posted on February 2, 2007 By Tom No Comments on Delayed Math Skills
Rants, Things Overheard

The following is an amalgam of actual phone calls received at our district office this morning… We’re on a two hour delay, right?  What, exactly does that mean? Just add two hours to the start time.  If my child’s school starts at 7:45, do I bring him at 10:00 or at 9:45? 9:45  Well, what … Read More “Delayed Math Skills” »

Unusual Quotes during Football

Posted on January 22, 2007 By Tom No Comments on Unusual Quotes during Football
Things Overheard

Normally, conversation while watching a football game doesn’t involve discussion of chemistry.  Laura mentioned her discovery of www.madewithmolecules.com, which prompted him to relay the tale of this e-mail he received while at Harvard… Dear Dr. Goess: My roommate had the chemical structure of her antidepressants tattooed on her ankle. She didn’t have the atoms labeled … Read More “Unusual Quotes during Football” »

That’s t-r-i

Posted on December 28, 2006 By Tom No Comments on That’s t-r-i
Things Overheard

Santa brought me a new tripod for Christmas Cool!  How many gigs does it have?  Does it play video? Sigh. 

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