"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
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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)
The people who abandon animals don't care if they are a menace. They won't have to deal with them.
It both annoys and saddens me.
Country churches are much friendlier and have a sense of community about them.
Though the occasional fire and brimstone tent revival meeting can lay waste to some.
LL, 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.
I don't mind the odd kebab now and again, but BBQ is better. As a rule.
Me too, Linda. Especially bad when they abandon them in the countryside. They pack up and have to be shot... typically.
The Cowboy Church is HUGE here, Brig. I like them and ride with them sometimes. They'd be better for sacraments...
New Jersey better watch out. The Albanians are taking over the mob. Soon a New Jersian will have to make a respectable living.
Thanks a bunch. Now I have that Remove Kebab tune stuck in my brain!
Infidel, I was stranded in Jersey City once, overnight. Yes, overnight. That was different.
It's a very catchy tune, Jim! Sorry...
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