Heavy things to ponder

Pluck and Grit · August 28th, 2009, 11:26 PM

1. It makes no sense at all that in countries where we drive on the right side of the road, the steering wheel is on the left side of the car. It is equally absurd that in countries where they drive on the left, the steering wheel is on the right. Moving the steering wheel to the other side would reduce fatalities in head on collisions.

2. If you haven't tried mayo on french fries, you should, before you knock it.

3. I swear that Dunkin Donuts coffee must have crack or meth in it. There is no other explanation for what it does to me that other coffee doesn't do.

4. I no longer drive drunk for the simple reason that I no longer drink at all. But there are a lot of ways of driving that are just as dangerous: Driving while texting, driving while eating, driving while talking on the phone, and speeding. I don't know why these aren't criminalized to the extent that drunken driving is, but I'm guessing it's something to do with the morality police who disapprove of drinking in general, but do not disapprove of the other activities.
P.S. Driving completely hammered is much more dangerous than all of the above, but that's a different animal altogether from driving "drunk", i.e. with a .09 BAC.

5. South of Blount County, there is no legitimate barbecue in Alabama. Nor is there any down here where I live.

6. If you have never been disillusioned by a politician, you were either born really smart, born really dumb, or you're still under 30.

TommyMac · August 29th, 2009, 05:40 AM

#2. My grandson got me to try it......it sucks.

#5. Fletchers in Mobile is excellent.

gmart74 · August 29th, 2009, 01:50 PM

4. driving while yelling at your children is more dangerous than all the others combined. perhaps we can out law that.

BAMAFAN IN NY · August 29th, 2009, 02:00 PM

	Quote:	gmart74
	4. driving while yelling at your children is more dangerous than all the others combined. perhaps we can out law that.

Why not just outlaw driving.. that would take care of everything!

GulfCoastTider · August 29th, 2009, 02:11 PM

	Quote:	Pluck and Grit
	5. South of Blount County, there is no legitimate barbecue in Alabama. Nor is there any down here where I live.

Dreamland has a location in Mobile, but had to add side dishes in order to compete with Dick Russell's, Fletchers and the Brick Pit.

I agree though, that there is no decent BBQ in Florida. Which means you should go to Academy, buy a brand new smoker, and do it yourself. That's what I did in south Plaquemines, Louisiana.

They are still talking about my butt.

AlistarWills · August 29th, 2009, 02:21 PM

	Quote:	Pluck and Grit
	5. South of Blount County, there is no legitimate barbecue in Alabama. Nor is there any down here where I live.

Mmmm Top Hat
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bamachile · August 29th, 2009, 04:51 PM

	Quote:	Pluck and Grit
	1. It makes no sense at all that in countries where we drive on the right side of the road, the steering wheel is on the left side of the car. It is equally absurd that in countries where they drive on the left, the steering wheel is on the right. Moving the steering wheel to the other side would reduce fatalities in head on collisions.

I lived on Andros Island in the Bahamas for a while. The rules are British, so we drove on the left, but most of the cars were American, with the wheel on the left. Passing was sheer suicide. You couldn't tell if anyone was coming or not until you were completely in the other lane.

Boclive · August 29th, 2009, 05:44 PM

Pomme Frittes. Yuck.

gmart74 · August 29th, 2009, 05:58 PM

	Quote:	GulfCoastTider
	They are still talking about my butt.

......really?

TiderB · August 29th, 2009, 06:55 PM

Regarding Dunkin Donuts coffee, I've heard it's fantastic. No Dunkin Donuts here in Birmingham (I hear they're coming, though), but they sell it in the grocery store. It's really expensive. Has anybody tried the grocery store version? Is it worth paying extra?

SavannahDare · August 29th, 2009, 07:57 PM

The Shed BBQ here in Ocean Springs, MS, is quite the treat. There is one coming to Mobile soon. I hope, for y'all's sake, it's equally as yummy.

Mayo on french fries is from the devil. French fries dipped in a Wendy's frosty is from God.

Ditchdoc · August 29th, 2009, 08:48 PM

French fries w/ Ranch = the bomb!
And yes I have been in the Bahamas. I agree passing anothe vehcile cause you to repent all sins.

ABamaManNTX · August 30th, 2009, 12:07 PM

	Quote:	Pluck and Grit
	1. It makes no sense at all that in countries where we drive on the right side of the road, the steering wheel is on the left side of the car. It is equally absurd that in countries where they drive on the left, the steering wheel is on the right. Moving the steering wheel to the other side would reduce fatalities in head on collisions. 2. If you haven't tried mayo on french fries, you should, before you knock it. 3. I swear that Dunkin Donuts coffee must have crack or meth in it. There is no other explanation for what it does to me that other coffee doesn't do. 4. I no longer drive drunk for the simple reason that I no longer drink at all. But there are a lot of ways of driving that are just as dangerous: Driving while texting, driving while eating, driving while talking on the phone, and speeding. I don't know why these aren't criminalized to the extent that drunken driving is, but I'm guessing it's something to do with the morality police who disapprove of drinking in general, but do not disapprove of the other activities. P.S. Driving completely hammered is much more dangerous than all of the above, but that's a different animal altogether from driving "drunk", i.e. with a .09 BAC. 5. South of Blount County, there is no legitimate barbecue in Alabama. Nor is there any down here where I live. 6. If you have never been disillusioned by a politician, you were either born really smart, born really dumb, or you're still under 30.

#5 Have you been to the "Top Hat" in Blount County. In Texas we just don't have much BBQ Pork. Everytime I visit Bama, I have to go by the Top Hat. If there's a better place, please let me know.