On the way to Independence last week we stopped by the World's Largest Truck Stop. I am not sure what they measure to claim the title of World's Largest but I am pretty sure that whatever measuring stick you choose... They Win! They have a huge lot, huge store, semi trucks and trailers INSIDE, a food court that would rival some malls and airports and a whole other section devoted to the professional drivers. It is a neat place.
Odie, our poor deprived little girl, was well familiar with the Iowa 80 World's Largest Truck Stop. She has been a radio junky since she was very small and has listened for years to the overnight trucking shows when nothing else was on the radio. She's heard the Trucking Bozo and countless others broadcasting live from this place all her life. My baby knew more about the price of diesel, trucking regulations, speed limits, speed traps and truck stops by the time she was 10 years old than anybody I know! It is hilarious!
It was a pretty cool stop and a place we definitely need to stop again.
Davy
Kelly Jo was investigating possible modes of travel. We have tried cars, vans, pickups, fifth wheels and buses. Is a semi next?
The BoggsMobile tucked in among the trucks.
Very Cool...Neat...and Otherwise! I know Sister Odie is too young to remember this but "somebody" else might.... When I was in my low teens I listened to a program out of New-Or-Leans on WWL called "The Charlie Douglas Road Gang". The show started at 11 PM with "Foggy Mountain Breakdown" and Charlie saying "Evenin' Glory! How ya was? What's happenin' friend? Well, let's see what kind of trouble we can get into tonight..." I would have the radio under my pillow and go to sleep listening. There is one regret...seriously...I wish I could forget most of the songs played. My mind has a penchant for recalling them at a moments notice...as Tami would say..."You have a song for every occasion" Man! Sorry about the long comment!
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Great comment, Bro. Ray! I remember him. I didn't know about the trucking show but I am well familiar with some of his comedy stuff. He was hilarious. I understand about the songs. It does make for some funny family moments though! Lol
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Oh yeah, I forgot to say... Love the long comment. No need to apologize.
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That is hilarious...I am still laughing. I am right with Odie...Ol' Dale Summers!
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