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taogrl and I were going this weekend.
We went to Ripon, CA. Yes, Ripon. Why?taogrl has never been to a Sonic Drive-in. We agreed to do lunch there one day. Then she said, "Hey, let's not go to one in town. Let's find one that's in a town farther away that we haven't been to yet."
Ripon, CA was the winner.
We consumed the Coney 'n Tots special, and a Sweetheart Sonic Blast. Considering that the Coney was a chili-cheese dog, the name of the beverage we drank is likely quite portentious.
For some Ripon history, you can go here and here. The town was originally named Murphy's Ferry, which I think was a really great name for a town.
We can blame Amplias B. Crooks for changing its name. Yes, Amplias . He came from Ripon, Wisconsin, which is known as the birthplace of the Republican Party. The good one. The one that was against slavery. The party of Abe Lincoln. And a little white schoolhouse was involved. Very charming. Ripon, WI, is the sister city to Ripon, England. Ripon, England is the oldest city in England.
So, both of Ripon, CA's predecessors have some very interesting histories. Heck, Ripon, England even had a Saint live there. It's a Cathedral City, actually. Apparently, you're a city if you have a Cathedral, regardless of population.
The descendents of Amplias were not so lucky. Although Ripon, CA is larger than Ripon, WI (about twice the size), Ripon, CA is still half the size of the college population of CSU Sacramento. By the looks of it, Ripon is looking like a bedroom community for places like Modesto or Stockton. There are many large and newly constructed homes there. While there is lots of new construction, there is a small old-style Main street.
As expected, Main Street in Ripon was very quiet. Many of the stores were closed. Except for the shooting range. It looked busy. Other popular venues along mainstreet included coffee shops, mexican restaurants, churches, and youth centers.
So, since Ripon was napping,taogrl had researched some used Bookstores to visit in Modesto. Off we went to Modesto.
Incidentally, there was a frequency of these types of trucks in Modesto.
The used bookstore we had in mind was closed. So we drove around. Modesto has a bit of sprawl to it, and we experienced it in all it's glory. The only thing open on a Sunday aside from the Target was the No Limit Smoke Shop and Body Piercing. We just had to go in. They have an abundant supply of hookahs, incense, and piercings you put where the sun don't shine. I was tempted to buy a hookah pipe.
It hadn't rained for hours, yet Modesto had it's share of "mini sport watering holes", astaogrlcalled them. We did find Bonanza Books and Comics, a place run by a charming older couple. Essentially, they look like the grandma and grandpa you always wanted. And they are selling comics!
I bought a trade paperback of The Preacher and the first issue of Stephen King's comic version of "The Dark Tower", being written by Peter David.
I was pleased with the issue. We had taken our comic-spoils to a Starbuck's to sip a spot a tea and read the first issue. While at Starbuck's, we were approached by two(2) men inviting us to some large church celebration tonight. Both times, the Starbucks employees interrupted them and advised them they are not allowed to promote their church in the store. They immediately complied and went away. It was very odd. These gentlemen did have a rather unctuous vibe to them.
While in the comic store, I found something rather unique in my wallet. First you must know that my wallet is small. It's just enough to hold some credit cards and some cash. It's thin and portable. In other words, it's just how I like my wallets, but not how I like my men. So, while replacing my cash card in my wallet, I come upon a tiny obstruction. I had to struggle to fish it out, and when I did, I was rather purplexed.
It was a plastic bread fastener. You know, those little plastic pieces that do the job of a twistie much easier. I'm flummoxed as to how it got in there. Most people, when they go out carousing, might waken knowing neither their location or that of their underpants. Maybe they even wake up with a strange bruise or a court date. Me? I get a bread bag clasp in my wallet. No more drinking and loafing for me. No, sir! I need to get out more, clearly.
We then left Modesto, heading north back home. We remarked that when you head south of Sacramento only 50 miles, the cities have an abundantly different feel.
On the drive home, we went past one of my favorite old buildings just before the Dillard Road exit.
I wonder what the original purpose of that building was? My mind drifts off to Noah and his Ark. I figure, once he got his Ark to safety and recovered from his binge drinking, he built a little fort up high because, as my imagination believes he said, he "...ain't building another dadgum *hic* Ark."
taogrl and I were going this weekend.We went to Ripon, CA. Yes, Ripon. Why?
taogrl has never been to a Sonic Drive-in. We agreed to do lunch there one day. Then she said, "Hey, let's not go to one in town. Let's find one that's in a town farther away that we haven't been to yet."Ripon, CA was the winner.
We consumed the Coney 'n Tots special, and a Sweetheart Sonic Blast. Considering that the Coney was a chili-cheese dog, the name of the beverage we drank is likely quite portentious.
For some Ripon history, you can go here and here. The town was originally named Murphy's Ferry, which I think was a really great name for a town.
We can blame Amplias B. Crooks for changing its name. Yes, Amplias . He came from Ripon, Wisconsin, which is known as the birthplace of the Republican Party. The good one. The one that was against slavery. The party of Abe Lincoln. And a little white schoolhouse was involved. Very charming. Ripon, WI, is the sister city to Ripon, England. Ripon, England is the oldest city in England.
So, both of Ripon, CA's predecessors have some very interesting histories. Heck, Ripon, England even had a Saint live there. It's a Cathedral City, actually. Apparently, you're a city if you have a Cathedral, regardless of population.
The descendents of Amplias were not so lucky. Although Ripon, CA is larger than Ripon, WI (about twice the size), Ripon, CA is still half the size of the college population of CSU Sacramento. By the looks of it, Ripon is looking like a bedroom community for places like Modesto or Stockton. There are many large and newly constructed homes there. While there is lots of new construction, there is a small old-style Main street.
As expected, Main Street in Ripon was very quiet. Many of the stores were closed. Except for the shooting range. It looked busy. Other popular venues along mainstreet included coffee shops, mexican restaurants, churches, and youth centers.
So, since Ripon was napping,
taogrl had researched some used Bookstores to visit in Modesto. Off we went to Modesto.Incidentally, there was a frequency of these types of trucks in Modesto.
The used bookstore we had in mind was closed. So we drove around. Modesto has a bit of sprawl to it, and we experienced it in all it's glory. The only thing open on a Sunday aside from the Target was the No Limit Smoke Shop and Body Piercing. We just had to go in. They have an abundant supply of hookahs, incense, and piercings you put where the sun don't shine. I was tempted to buy a hookah pipe.
It hadn't rained for hours, yet Modesto had it's share of "mini sport watering holes", as
taogrlcalled them. We did find Bonanza Books and Comics, a place run by a charming older couple. Essentially, they look like the grandma and grandpa you always wanted. And they are selling comics!I bought a trade paperback of The Preacher and the first issue of Stephen King's comic version of "The Dark Tower", being written by Peter David.
I was pleased with the issue. We had taken our comic-spoils to a Starbuck's to sip a spot a tea and read the first issue. While at Starbuck's, we were approached by two(2) men inviting us to some large church celebration tonight. Both times, the Starbucks employees interrupted them and advised them they are not allowed to promote their church in the store. They immediately complied and went away. It was very odd. These gentlemen did have a rather unctuous vibe to them.
While in the comic store, I found something rather unique in my wallet. First you must know that my wallet is small. It's just enough to hold some credit cards and some cash. It's thin and portable. In other words, it's just how I like my wallets, but not how I like my men. So, while replacing my cash card in my wallet, I come upon a tiny obstruction. I had to struggle to fish it out, and when I did, I was rather purplexed.
It was a plastic bread fastener. You know, those little plastic pieces that do the job of a twistie much easier. I'm flummoxed as to how it got in there. Most people, when they go out carousing, might waken knowing neither their location or that of their underpants. Maybe they even wake up with a strange bruise or a court date. Me? I get a bread bag clasp in my wallet. No more drinking and loafing for me. No, sir! I need to get out more, clearly.
We then left Modesto, heading north back home. We remarked that when you head south of Sacramento only 50 miles, the cities have an abundantly different feel.
On the drive home, we went past one of my favorite old buildings just before the Dillard Road exit.
I wonder what the original purpose of that building was? My mind drifts off to Noah and his Ark. I figure, once he got his Ark to safety and recovered from his binge drinking, he built a little fort up high because, as my imagination believes he said, he "...ain't building another dadgum *hic* Ark."
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Date: 2007-02-12 04:24 am (UTC)There's all of one Sonic in the Triangle area, and it's a trek to get there. I miss Sonic. There was one across the street from my station in Nashville, in the worst neighborhood in town. At that Sonic, you could pick up a Coney and a hooker in the same visit. Good times.
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Date: 2007-02-12 05:02 am (UTC)Coney and a hooker...that's awesome. So, in Nashville, instead of the "Coney and Tots", it's the "Coney and Tits" special.
We were blessed with a particularly lovely day today, it had been raining and overcast for the past several days. Not that I didn't love that weather, either. I loved the cloud cover today.
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Date: 2007-02-12 05:03 am (UTC)Tony would love to move there LOL.. he went to high school there and lived there until he was in his early 20s.
When I go home for a visit, I go to Sonic first thing for a blue slushie :) I LOVE SONIC
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Date: 2007-02-12 05:24 am (UTC)speaking of Ripon...?
Date: 2007-02-12 11:01 pm (UTC)By GARANCE BURKE, Associated Press Writer
RIPON, Calif. - For nearly a decade, members of Ripon's First Congregational Church bared their souls to Pastor Randall Radic. But clearly it didn't work both ways. There were certain things he wasn't telling them...
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070212/ap_on_re_us/church_sold;_ylt=AsUPMDJK3mzePKWm0DEuw0RH2ocA
Re: speaking of Ripon...?
Date: 2007-02-13 04:34 am (UTC)