"It's like Ibiza but, you know, country," I said, dialing up Magic Train of Remove Kebab to maximum volume. It was an Albanian bar in rural Texas and Remove Kebab just seemed right. Everyone agreed.
"Like this song a lot, 'bout a train with guns. So where you from?"
"From England. I'm a pastor."
"Good to meetcha!"
It turns out we pretty much knew each other thanks to mutual friends and acquaintances, it's a small town; I like that, so much better than living in the plastic-sided splendor of the Metrosprawl. Then, after a quick blast of the perennial classic, Don't Fear The Reaper, I headed for home.
The streets were empty, apart from the occasional cat, slinking across the road and one or two wild dogs. They're a menace and you have to wonder at the genius of the people who abandoned them.
Back at the compound, I reflected on the town and the wisdom of the Baptists and Methodists who helped pioneer it. They cared for people and now their churches are large.
There's a lesson in that.
God bless,
LSP
The Cowboy churches offer world-beating BBQ after the praying and preaching. It seems to work for them. AND FOR THE HISTORICAL RECORD, I prefer Texas BBQ to Albanian kebab. But Albanian women are prettier than Greek women. How did that happen? I spent time in Greece and that whole thing perplexed me. (Albanians to Greeks are as Mexican Illegals are to Americans)
ReplyDeleteLL, I don't know if the Albanians are behind this town's (dis)organized crime but I wouldn't wager my monkey they're not.
DeleteI don't mind the odd kebab now and again, but BBQ is better. As a rule.
The people who abandon animals don't care if they are a menace. They won't have to deal with them.
ReplyDeleteIt both annoys and saddens me.
Me too, Linda. Especially bad when they abandon them in the countryside. They pack up and have to be shot... typically.
DeleteCountry churches are much friendlier and have a sense of community about them.
ReplyDeleteThough the occasional fire and brimstone tent revival meeting can lay waste to some.
The Cowboy Church is HUGE here, Brig. I like them and ride with them sometimes. They'd be better for sacraments...
DeleteNew Jersey better watch out. The Albanians are taking over the mob. Soon a New Jersian will have to make a respectable living.
ReplyDeleteThanks a bunch. Now I have that Remove Kebab tune stuck in my brain!
ReplyDeleteInfidel, I was stranded in Jersey City once, overnight. Yes, overnight. That was different.
ReplyDeleteIt's a very catchy tune, Jim! Sorry...
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