awright, Ron, I'm no Arkie, but I shore kin relate to them thar qualy-fa-kashuns. 'Cept the Swap Shop 'un.
I remember puttin' my make up on in the car with the ac blasting cold air because we didn't have ac in my college apartment and if I put it on inside it would melt off before I even got to class. :ph34r:
The "swap shop" is something, evidently, unique to Arkansas...maybe even just the Ozarks. I, and most everyone I know, listen to it faithfully every morning between 9 and 10:30 AM. It's even played on the radio in most of the local coffee shops and cafes while patrons eat breakfast. A lot of folks come just to drink coffee and listen to the swap shop.
I've gotten seeds, calves, poultry, tractor parts, truck parts, my washing machine, a hand well pump, some rabbits, a couple of pistols and a lot of other things I needed, as well as sold livestock and other stuff.
The link I provided just shows stuff for sale, trade or giva away and wanted things and lost and found. It excludes the calls about birthdays, anniversaries and other announcements.
Ron, having lived in Marion, AR, (Crittenden County) for 8 years, I can relate to the following: 1, 4, 9, 14, 19. Of course, we were so close to Memphis, that I guess those Critt. Countians were more 'citified' than those in outlying areas!!! Things didnt change much when I did move to Memphis, which is where I also lived for a year b4 moving to Marion. Are you confused yet??? heehee..
Go Razorbacks, that is, unless they are playing KY Wildcats!!! ;)
You go to the grocery store in January, and at least 5 cars have engines running and are unlocked, and you do the same;
Jumper cables are more necessary than a spare tire;
The bigger the shovel in the trunk, the faster you get home;
You willingly go 20 mph behind the snowplow, if he's headed yer direction;
The cops stop those folks that go slow on icy roads (everyone knows icy roads are safe to drive on at at least 50 mph --- as long as there is not a snow plow in font of you));
And last but not least --- "off-road parking" means you have a garage, and aren't in a ditch somewhere!
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Gee Ron
Most of those are for any true southerner.
Doesn't everybody?
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awright, Ron, I'm no Arkie, but I shore kin relate to them thar qualy-fa-kashuns. 'Cept the Swap Shop 'un.
I remember puttin' my make up on in the car with the ac blasting cold air because we didn't have ac in my college apartment and if I put it on inside it would melt off before I even got to class. :ph34r:
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The "swap shop" is something, evidently, unique to Arkansas...maybe even just the Ozarks. I, and most everyone I know, listen to it faithfully every morning between 9 and 10:30 AM. It's even played on the radio in most of the local coffee shops and cafes while patrons eat breakfast. A lot of folks come just to drink coffee and listen to the swap shop.
I've gotten seeds, calves, poultry, tractor parts, truck parts, my washing machine, a hand well pump, some rabbits, a couple of pistols and a lot of other things I needed, as well as sold livestock and other stuff.
The link I provided just shows stuff for sale, trade or giva away and wanted things and lost and found. It excludes the calls about birthdays, anniversaries and other announcements.
In case you missed it, click here...
SWAP SHOP
You just might find something you need!!!
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Ron, having lived in Marion, AR, (Crittenden County) for 8 years, I can relate to the following: 1, 4, 9, 14, 19. Of course, we were so close to Memphis, that I guess those Critt. Countians were more 'citified' than those in outlying areas!!! Things didnt change much when I did move to Memphis, which is where I also lived for a year b4 moving to Marion. Are you confused yet??? heehee..
Go Razorbacks, that is, unless they are playing KY Wildcats!!! ;)
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Ya might know yer in Minnesota if ....
You go to the grocery store in January, and at least 5 cars have engines running and are unlocked, and you do the same;
Jumper cables are more necessary than a spare tire;
The bigger the shovel in the trunk, the faster you get home;
You willingly go 20 mph behind the snowplow, if he's headed yer direction;
The cops stop those folks that go slow on icy roads (everyone knows icy roads are safe to drive on at at least 50 mph --- as long as there is not a snow plow in font of you));
And last but not least --- "off-road parking" means you have a garage, and aren't in a ditch somewhere!
:)
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ex70sHouston
Most small communities with radio stations have some kind of swap shop.
Here its called radio tradio.
Where eelse can you hear radio ad's for stud services.
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