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Stuck in Dumas TX!!!!
elkoholic
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The alternator in my 2001 Subaru Outback is shot and no one in the thriving metropolis of Dumas (population 17k) can get one before tomorrow. So the family and I are hanging out in the a local hotel. With any luck we will be on the road by noon tomorrow.
I'd really like to be mad but it really wouldn't change anything.
I'd really like to be mad but it really wouldn't change anything.
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I'd really like to be mad but it really wouldn't change anything.
Sure it does, makes the beer taste better. Don
The alternator in my 2001 Subaru Outback is shot and no one in the thriving metropolis of Dumas (population 17k) can get one before tomorrow. So the family and I are hanging out in the a local hotel. With any luck we will be on the road by noon tomorrow.
I'd really like to be mad but it really wouldn't change anything.
Good luck on getting back on the road, elkholic, meanwhile enjoy the scenery! [:)][;)]
Good luck on getting back on the road, elkholic, meanwhile enjoy the scenery! [:)][;)]
No that is funny!
Its about 10 hours from home. We were on pace to do the whole 16 hours in a single day. We rolled out of Western CO at about 0430 today.
Where in western CO
quote:Originally posted by elkoholic
Its about 10 hours from home. We were on pace to do the whole 16 hours in a single day. We rolled out of Western CO at about 0430 today.
Where in western CO
Montrose
quote:Originally posted by Boomerang
quote:Originally posted by elkoholic
Its about 10 hours from home. We were on pace to do the whole 16 hours in a single day. We rolled out of Western CO at about 0430 today.
Where in western CO
Montrose
Beautiful country side. Have property down near Cortez, little town called Dolores.
quote:Originally posted by elkoholic
quote:Originally posted by Boomerang
quote:Originally posted by elkoholic
Its about 10 hours from home. We were on pace to do the whole 16 hours in a single day. We rolled out of Western CO at about 0430 today.
Where in western CO
Montrose
Beautiful country side. Have property down near Cortez, little town called Dolores.
Lots of good looking country around Dolores.
No, we went through Cotopaxi, Walsenburg, Trinidad, Raton, Dalhart, Dumas...
The VVM is really worth going to if you're ever that way again.
No, we went through Cotopaxi, Walsenburg, Trinidad, Raton,* Dalhart, Dumas...
What? You also went through Clayton, NM and right past the HiHo Cafe. Excellent truck-stop type fare and family friendly. We ALWAYS plan a stop there on the way to Colorado or Northern NM. Actually, Clayton is where we turn to head west to Red River, Taos, et al.
quote:Originally posted by elkoholic
No, we went through Cotopaxi, Walsenburg, Trinidad, Raton,* Dalhart, Dumas...
What? You also went through Clayton, NM and right past the HiHo Cafe. Excellent truck-stop type fare and family friendly. We ALWAYS plan a stop there on the way to Colorado or Northern NM. Actually, Clayton is where we turn to head west to Red River, Taos, et al.
Oh can't forget Clayton! Actually a much nicer town than Dumas. Never stopped at the HiHo. I'll see if I can find it on the way home.
BTW ate dinner tonight at K-Bob here in Dumas. I highly recommend it.
We've eaten at the K-Bob, too, but I couldn't remember the name till I saw it in print in your post. Yep, good food. You can guess that a big part of traveling (for our family) is the cool places to eat. We rarely hit the fast food when traveling preferring rather to enjoy the "local flavor" spots along the way. [:)]
My family is the same way. That is why I'm fat.[;)]
quote:Originally posted by elkoholic
quote:Originally posted by Boomerang
quote:Originally posted by elkoholic
Its about 10 hours from home. We were on pace to do the whole 16 hours in a single day. We rolled out of Western CO at about 0430 today.
Where in western CO
Montrose
Beautiful country side. Have property down near Cortez, little town called Dolores.
I used to win my share of money at the little indian casino just south of Cortez!
I allways hated going through there though because of the way the truck scales are there!
First off you have to totally leave the highway, and then to top it off the guys that worked those scales were total jerks!
They never were able to find anything to write me a ticket for, but they sure did try!
My favorite area in Colorado was around Monte Vista. I loaded potatoes there alot and got to spend a bit of time around there. The people were great and the country was real nice. I have looked into buying some land there many times but just never have done it.
Let's all go, down to Dumas Walker
Let's all go, down to Dumas Walker
We'll get a slaw, burger, fries and a bottle of ski
Bring it on out to my baby and me
Yeah we're headed to the drive-in on a Saturday night
Just me and my baby and a six-pack of Lite
Got a pocketful of money and I'm rarin' to go
Down to Dumas Walker right after the show
They'll be shootin marbles in the back of the store
And laying money down on the floor
Let's all go, down to Dumas Walker
Let's all go, down to Dumas Walker
We'll get a slaw, burger, fries and a bottle of ski
Bring it on out to my baby and me
He takes all his orders down one at a time
Don't need a pad he's got a photogenic mind
He don't like the young folks hanging around
He's here to let ya know we got a law in this town
You oughta see him reelin' when he walks through the door
The marble king is ready for more
I always wondered where that was, now I know, Kentucky Headhunter country.
Well
Let's all go, down to Dumas Walker
Let's all go, down to Dumas Walker
We'll get a slaw, burger, fries and a bottle of ski
Bring it on out to my baby and me
Yeah we're headed to the drive-in on a Saturday night
Just me and my baby and a six-pack of Lite
Got a pocketful of money and I'm rarin' to go
Down to Dumas Walker right after the show
They'll be shootin marbles in the back of the store
And laying money down on the floor
Let's all go, down to Dumas Walker
Let's all go, down to Dumas Walker
We'll get a slaw, burger, fries and a bottle of ski
Bring it on out to my baby and me
He takes all his orders down one at a time
Don't need a pad he's got a photogenic mind
He don't like the young folks hanging around
He's here to let ya know we got a law in this town
You oughta see him reelin' when he walks through the door
The marble king is ready for more
I always wondered where that was, now I know, Kentucky Headhunter country.
Has nothing to do with Dumas TX!
http://www.libertynjustice.net/gettoknow_doug.php
When "Dumas Walker" came out it was a huge hit. So what is this song about?
That song struck such a chord with so many people, even though it was a regional song about a fellow who lived in Moss, Tenn. Dumas owned a "package" store just across the Kentucky/Tennessee line on the Tennessee side. It was called "Dumas Walker's" and he just so happened to be a world class marble champion. It was a place where you could buy beer, snacks, fireworks on the 4th of July, and just a small place where the old timers could hang and visit. It was a part of the Kentucky boys' lives growing up, and we just decided to write a song about it and him as sort of an "ode to Dumas." We added the slaw burgers, fries, and a bottle of ski from a small cafe in Greensburg, Ky, where the guys used to eat at after playing shows in the area. After we added it all up, we came up with "Let's All Go, Down To Dumas Walker's" and the rest is history, as they say.