16 posts tagged “nashville”
I took the scooter out for a short ride today. I had a great little ride and discovered an awesome little market/deli. It is called Griffin Family Market and Deli. It is way the hell out in the country down Central Pike past Mt. Juliet, Tn. It looks like an old gas station and convenience store but smells like heaven.
At this little place, much like other little southern markets, they take pride in making their own products. From the smoking of the meats to the half moon fried fruit pies, everything is done there.
When I walked in, I saw the normal shelves of packaged candies & snacks and the refrigerated beverage cases with assorted sports drinks, sodas and beer. Behind the counter is a full(and very well-equipped) kitchen. There is a small buffet-type counter and a cooler with freshly made foods from the kitchen. In the back of the store, the owner's children were sitting around on folded tables and chairs stringing popcorn for the Christmas tree.
I grabbed myself a fried apple pie and a 6 pack of Miller High Life, loaded up the scooter as the country born and bred gentleman in knee-high boots --fresh in from a cattle run-- tried to figure out what the hell I was riding and just how in the hell I was going to get the beer home on it, and I hit the winding road, relaxed and ready to share my story.
What the fuck-stumps? 51 in a 30? Is he goofy? I was still in 3rd gear and had just pulled off of a red light when he clocked me.
On a side note: I am glad that all of the violent and property crime has been solved in Nashville so that they can dedicate SO many officers to speeding violations. I have to go through, at least, 3 speed traps every morning on my way to work. 2 have as many as 8 officers working the one trap. Good ol' gubment dollars at work there. I guess the priority is to focus on the crimes that bring in cash like drug busts, DUI's and speeding.
They should just change the slogan from "Protect and Serve" to "Create(Crime) and Collect(Cash)".
Will Hoge was struck by a van Wednesday night as he was leaving his studio on his scooter. He suffered multiple broken bones and contusions. His condition has been upgraded from critical to stable.
The cop interviewed by the press was a complete ass. He made it sound like Will was responsible even though he had the right of way. Here is a quote from the mega-douche cop:
"The owner of the wallet is responsible for protecting himself from the armed robber."
I doubt his attitude would have been the same if the accident had involved one of his piggy brethren.
Well, it looks like we are set to get my scooter within the next 10 days. Sym officially announced it today. It does have a few differences then the pre-release info. Firstly, it has had a name change from the "Vogue" to the "Fiddle II". It appears that it will have 12 inch wheels instead of 10 inch(a big plus for me). It also looks like the gas mileage is going to be better than expected. They are saying 105mpg instead of the previously mentioned 80mpg. I am so excited and about to drive my wife bonkers talking about it.
Alright guys, I think it is time we do it again. Who is up for another meetup in the Music City? I am thinking that maybe we hit a place that is a little less noisy for the next one. What suggestions do you guys have?
DigitalRants is a pretty good amateur photographer. So, I tagged along today on a photo shoot and brought the wife's new Olympus Evolt-510. These are a few of the shots I got today. What do you think?
Well folks, the Nashville Vox Party is over and done with. We had a blast and hope to start having regular meetups. It is nice to be able to put faces to all of the lives that we follow in our neighborhoods. Thanks to everyone that came out and made it a success. I will post pictures and stories in the morning.
Now off to sleep with a CPAP machine attached to my face for the first time.
Wish me luck.
We made reservations at Rosepepper and everything is on and ready to go. We were unable to get patio seating for as large a group as we are expecting.
Also - bring cash as they require we put it all on one ticket!
Any questions, additions or cancellations, please let us know so that we can make appropriate changes.
We look forward to seeing you all Friday night!!
It looks like we have enough interest to formally announce a Nashville Vox Party.
When: Friday August 3rd 7PM
Where: Rosepepper Cantina
Please RSVP by Wednesday July 25th so we can get reservations and our VOX schwag.
RSVP by commenting or sending me a private message.
We look forward to seeing you all there!! Spread the word!!!
[Update]Oh! when you RSVP, please let us know if you want inside or patio.[/Update]
[Update]Ok folks, we made reservations for 21. They would not put that large of a group on the patio. We are seated inside, near the bar and bathrooms. This large of a group must also be on ONE TICKET so BRING CASH!! The only ATM's I know of in the area are probably not the safest venture on a Friday night, so, try to come prepared!! Looking forward to meeting you all!![/Update]
