random bits.

Alrighty. finishing up any thoughts on Memphis. it is of course, sam's birthplace. and he made some ridiculous claims to "remember" certain things, tho he was less then a year old when my family left...but whatever makes him feel special...
we stayed with Jim, Marilyn, and their daughter Joy. they were very hospitable, and we might even stop by again, if the opportunity presents itself. we met Keith, their neighbor, and on tuesday, Kimberly, (a young woman from their church,) joined us for dinner. they both were pretty cool. we also got to see the Trimbles' son, Daniel. the city itself didn't amaze me, seemed too much like texas. I didn't feel like we were out of Texas until east Tennessee.

couple of random notes on the drives. on the one between Lufkin - Memphis we drove through a town with an awesome name. Arkidelphia, AR. that's an awesome name for a town.

and between Memphis - Atlanta:


a billboard from Jesus.

I LOVE YOU.
COME TO KNOW ME.
(signed, in cursive,)
Jesus Christ



in georgia, they're always looking for ways to let the common man make some money.
often along the highway we'd come across signs that looked like this:

$1000.00
Throwing
Trash On
Highway

(if you have a magnifying glass, you could see the little writing that talks about the fine.)



and lastly, a billboard advertising an unusual gas station. we came upon the "Adult Food and Fuel Store." that's right folks, x-rated fuel...what is this world coming too.....