March 28, 2006

A nice little jaunt!

Took my lunch hour for to go ahunting to see if I could find the elusive Homelite primer bulb.

I had the foresight (for once) to call the place in Trussvegas to inquire if they had one of these jewels, and surprisingly (to me, at least) they didn't. They did say that maybe Chalkville Small Engine Service had one, so I called, and the feller on the phone said they did.

OFF TO THE WILDS OF THE EASTERN SUBURBS!

Stopped first to get gas and get the Volvo washed (it's been awhile), then went and got my free meal from Captain D's (I filled out an online survey while I was off), THEN headed out for Chalkville.

Remember Sling Blade? Remember the place where Karl went to work fixin them engines, mmhm? Well, that place was REALLY nice!

Let me say this, though--there is much to recommend a place that sits hard on the road, in a decrepit old house, that looks like most of the support is provided by equipment leaned up against the walls. The inside were cram packed with shiny new belts and blades and parts and stuff and junk and tools and guys with their names on their pockets, and thank heavens, a Homelite primer bulb for the princely sum of $2.26 plus tax.

Thanks, guys!

Posted by Terry Oglesby at March 28, 2006 01:53 PM
Comments

I wonder if having all my guys wear shirts with their names on the pocket would raise our cultural standing. This place is piled up enough to fit the rest of your description.

Posted by: Larry Anderson at March 28, 2006 01:58 PM

It certainly couldn't hurt, although you do have to be careful and make sure each person gets the right shirt or there could be confusion as to who is who.

Posted by: Terry Oglesby at March 28, 2006 02:08 PM

I didn't realize that you know my crew.

Posted by: Larry Anderson at March 28, 2006 02:15 PM

Hehehehe--I don't, but I DO know you! ;)

Posted by: Terry Oglesby at March 28, 2006 02:20 PM

Keep it up and I may just move down to B'Ham and destroy your property values.

Posted by: Larry Anderson at March 28, 2006 02:42 PM

Promises, promises!

Posted by: Terry Oglesby at March 28, 2006 02:57 PM

See? See? That's all you want to do is attack the traditions of America. Next thing you know you'll be supporting Cats and Dogs living together, ketchup on pasta, and bubble wrap yarmulkas. Your types...

Oh. You said PROPERTY values.

Sorry. My bad.

Posted by: skinnydan at March 28, 2006 03:48 PM

Maybe it's just me, but bubble wrap yarmulkas sound kinda fun.

Bubble gum yarmulkas would just get stuck in your hair.

Posted by: Terry Oglesby at March 28, 2006 03:55 PM

I hear Skinny Dan doesn't have much hair. Maybe he use a bubble gum yarmulke to make it stick to his head.

Posted by: Jordana at March 28, 2006 04:43 PM

I dunno--seems like double stick tape would be better.

Posted by: Terry Oglesby at March 28, 2006 04:47 PM

Ahem.

You folks are WAY behind. I present, for your edification, at http://lyn.$mg.com,[please replace the $ with a 4 - Mu things it's a bad word] Kipon. Yes, the miracle of NASA's velcro, applied to the underside of the religious headcovering of your choice.

Those few hairs on one's less than well covered head can still be used to grip your skullcap.

Posted by: skinnydan at March 29, 2006 07:50 AM

Them NASA guys sure are smart.

Posted by: Terry Oglesby at March 29, 2006 10:24 AM