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A Friend Wrote my Obit For my B/day Donald Lee Bell, 39 or maybe 49, died unexpectedly Sept. 1 in McMinnville. Some sources said Bell died of drowning in the Collins River while CUI (canoeing under the influence) while others said he stuck his finger in the wrong socket and her husband shot him. If anyone cares, he was a native of somewhere in West Tennessee. He was never known to paddle his own canoe if he could get someone to paddle it for him. An autopsy was performed and Dr. Charles Harlan, forensic pathologist from Nashville said it was an unusual case. "This dead stiff," he said, "had ink instead of blood in his veins." He is survived by the widow, two legitimate children, and a whole slew of little bastards scattered from Middle to West, Tennessee. The Reverend Jackie Northcutt, female pastor of the Church of the Holy Shit, conducted services in the back shop of the Southern Standard Tuesday afternoon. The remains were disposed of in the dumpster adjacent to the loading dock. by Chuck Dotson, a Great American Newshound
(Chuck was one of my favorite co-workers who never let the true facts get in the way of a good story)
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The Lynchburg Gazette Stories from Past Issues
This Ole Sorta Retired Person Down with the Creeping Crud By: Don Bell March 2005 I thought I had had it last month, what with the Creeping Crud getting me down. I almost resorted to going to the doctor but after having to milk the cows and slop the hogs morning and evening all I wanted to do was sleep. I didn't even want to go to Lynchburg or anywhere else all month. Anyway, I didn't get a column written for the February edition. I don't really think anyone missed it though. Enough about my problems: I have recovered and made it back to town. It was one of those nice days we experience in this part of the country in February, probably Indian Summer. I was on Gobblers Knob or some such road and noticed Joe Fanning was having a yard sale. I got there too late for all the bargains but there were a few good things left. I spent my $2.00 allowance on an entertainment center and had to beg the wife into allowing me another two dollar bill so I could get some gas to finish my trip.
While I was at the park I couldn't help but see the little shack on wheels with a sign that said "Fried Pies." Now you have to stop by and try one of those pies. My wife does let me have some extra money for eating so I tried one. I thought maybe I had died and gone to pie heaven, they wus so good.
I parked at "Jacks Place" and took the little foot bridge to town. It's really a pleasant walk and I needed to clear my head from the creeping crud I was still trying to get over. I made my walk "Around the Square" (I still don't understand going around a square) and made my first stop at the new location of "Judy's Leather." She sure has fixed the new place up. If you like leather goods you can find almost anything you might want by just rambling around the store. I found a door that lead to the jewelry store next door so I rambled on in there and found some really good deals in there too. It was almost Valentine's Day so I did my shopping while I was there. I continued my walk and the next stop was "The Barbecue Caboose" where they were having their world famous live radio show. I got a whole bunch of pictures there even though I couldn't find a seat. It was standing room only.
Well about that time my new fangled cell phone starting ringing, my wife was calling and since I have always been a "Go-getter" I knew I had to get moving because it was time for me to "Go-Get-Her" I'll see you next month.
January 2005 After Christmas Honey-Do List For The Sorta Retired By: Don Bell This ole sorta retired person knew the New Year had arrived after waking up with a longer than usual honey-do list. After packing up thousands of Christmas ornaments, removing 500 candy canes, and unraveling the 20,000 twinkling lights from the tree and my ankles finally, I was able to get the tree out the door with a few choice words and then I tediously removed the pine needles from the carpet. Next year Im buying a fake tree, baa-hum-bug for traditions. I deserved a well-earned break but the honey-do list did not stop there. I had to remove the outdoor decorations and lights and then carry every thing up into the attic, which required climbing 30 stairs and squeezing all the boxes into a hole the size of a mouse door. I wondered why after getting all those boxes out easily enough before Christmas they refused to go back in after Christmas. Maybe if Einstein were alive today he would have a mathematical equation to figure out this complex mystery. It was a battle but I won. sp; sp; sp; sp; sp; sp; sp; sp; sp; sp; sp; sp; sp; This battle worn weary solider was hungry and ready for a lunch of hog jowl and black-eyed peas. Everyone knows that one eats hog jowl and black-eyed peas on New Years to insure good look all year, every one but my wife. She had prepared left over turkey salad with nuts and raisins. Everyone knows that nuts and raisins only belong in a cake or pie. No way was I going to eat that mess so I fixed my own lunch while my wife sat steaming mad. The hog jowl was delicious and the black-eyed peas washed down good with a glass of buttermilk. After waking up from a long nap, I sat and thought about my New Years Resolutions. What with the war in Iraq going on world peace tops my list along with household peace. So following is a list of peacekeeping goals for any husband to follow. Feel free to borrow any ideas or suggestions or e-mail me with some that I might not have thought of. I need all the help I can get.
1. Never ever promise to help put up a million Christmas decorations unless you can leave them up the rest of the year. If you do, you'll be taking down decorations all day on New Years Day. Hire someone else to do it for you. Its worth your money. Believe me, I know. 2. Always agree with your wife and admit you were wrong even if you know your not. This is called diplomatic negotiation skills. They teach this in Political Diplomacy 101. 3. Buy your wife expensive gifts. It doesn't matter what it is just as long as you inadvertently leave the receipt in the package and it was expensive. 4. Buy flowers occasionally for no reason at all. Might I suggest that you purchase them every time you change your oil in the car. Men never forget to change the oil. I even thought about starting a business: Change your oil and purchase flowers all in one stop. Now that's a brilliant idea. 5. Be grateful for whatever food your wife prepares for you, if you don't like it just give it to the dog and take a long walk down to the local diner. If your like me and live in the country ask your wife if she needs anything from the store and run the errand and while your out go to a drive through for a hamburger, shell never be the wiser. Remember to throw away the receipt and wrapper. 6. Never ever answer the question "Do I look fat in this outfit." Avoid if at all possible answering this because no matter how you answer there's going to be a major battle and days of the cold shoulder. Develop a sudden case of the cramps and head for the bathroom. 7. Never procrastinate when your wife asks you do something and you say you will. If you don't then be ready to be nagged to death. If you do it immediately, she will reward you with a kiss and just maybe allow you to watch Monday night football without a fight. 8. Learn to develop communication negotiation skills. If your wife asks you do something then say "Ill be glad to do that honey if after doing that I can ________"fill in the blank. She gets what she wants and you get what you want. Most of the time anyway. 9. Take a monthly tour of Jacks Place so I can write a better more informative column for the "Bell Buckle Echo." 10. A final resolution for the end of 2005 is be sure my wife doesn't get involved in making resolutions for me in 2006 because you know I didn't write all these. Ill bet you can figure which ones she wrote. That's all right though because I'm going to write her a list. Speaking of my wife, she was home for Christmas Vacation a couple weeks and this ole Go-Getter didn't have to go-get-her. That's OK but it has cut into my trips to town and so I haven't been in Lynchburg to hear any gossip lately. I was there once for a quick trip and didn't listen good and you know how they are about not wanting to repeat gossip. See ya next month in the "Lynchburg Gazette."
December 2004 Sorta Retired Local Going to Christmas in Lynchburg By: Don Bell Well, this old sorta retired person didn’t get to town much lately. I can’t say I was always looking for something to do during November. I managed to get to town once for just a few minutes and made my trip around the square. I’ll have to wait till next time to tell you about the new shops in Lynchburg or better yet, why don’t you come see for yourself. The next big thing going is “Christmas in Lynchburg” and they really decorate the town for that. You could come early and walk around the square, check out the new shops for yourself and stay late to see the Christmas lights. I’ll tell you little about "Christmas in Lynchburg": take a step back in time and enjoy a magical holiday event on December 3 and 4, 2004. The Lynchburg Lions Club will host an Arts and Crafts show. The annual High-Tea will be at the Masonic Lodge. This is the prettiest decorated place you'll ever see anywhere. Around the square will be several activities such as a Cookie Sale, display of Christmas Trees by various organizations as a fund raiser, puppet show, Kids Parade, and the Christmas Parade. The day ends on Saturday with a program "Holiday Harmonies".
While you’re here you can see some of the old
homes and buildings that will be participating in the “Christmas Tour of
Homes” during the celebration of “Christmas in Lynchburg.” Winter is moving in on Lynchburg and since I live in the rolling hills of Moore County I’ll have to get the old Volvo’s ready for winter driving. I have to make a trip to Jim Long’s Auto Repair where they specialize in repairing Volvo’s. If you drive Volvos, like I do, go there. It’s close to the main gate in AEDC, just a short piece from Lynchburg. You can see Jim, Brian or Donny, either of them can fix your Volvo. I’ve been doing business with them for twenty-five years or more including buying all my cars there. I haven’t had single problem getting my cars fixed. Just tell them Don Bell sent you. I didn’t hear any gossip this trip, I wasn’t listening good, (No one around here likes to repeat gossip so be sure to listen good the first time.) I’ll have to end this now. My wife just called and told me she just got paid. This old Go-Getter has to go-get-her. I sure wouldn’t want to miss out today.day. See you next month in the Lynchburg Gazette.
November 2004
Sorta Retired Local Pigs Out at Super Bowl of Barbecue By: Don Bell Boy oh Boy, I eat barbecue till I was squealing. Since I'm sorta retired and always looking for something to do I get out of bed early, milk the cows, slop the hogs, chase the goats and maybe mend the fence where they get out and then start looking for something to do. I didn't have far to look for something to do last Saturday. I went to Lynchburg to find out what all the talk was about. The Judges of the 16th Annual Jack Daniels World Championship Barbecue Invitational had their job cut out for them. I'm sure glad I didn't have to choose the winner because all the contestants were worthy of the grand prize.
The way to work
it is to get in the shortest line, get your sandwich, head for the next
booth and while your waiting to get to the head of that line you can be
eating your barbecue. Just go on down the line till you have sampled all
the entries.
Mr. Jack Daniel's Original Silver Cornet Band was there. They were really putting on a show. There was standing room only at the Gazebo.
The band and the director were playing their hearts out to the delight of everyone watching and listening.
Local cloggers were having as much fun as anyone and putting on
great shows, I had to hang out stage side and watch them for an hour or
so.
My mother taught me to clog when I was a kid but I could never keep up with them.
A big bunch of people was
there and everyone was having a big time.
I had my camera with me and spent a lot of time snapping shots of
different people and booths.
Two locals who seemed fully retired instead of sorta retired like me were sitting in rocking chairs observing the crowd. I had to take their picture.
I did make my trip around the square, just to check up on the locals and see how they were handling the tourist.
I almost forgot, I didn't hear any gossip this trip, everyone was too busy to sit around and gossip. (No one around here likes to repeat gossip so be sure to listen good the first time. See you next month in "The Lynchburg Gazette."
September 2004 Come on Down for the Super Bowl of Barbecue By: Don Bell didbydb@yahoo.com
It has been said "This is the Super Bowl of the barbecue world" and Lynchburg, Tennessee is the place to be October 23 if you want to sample the best barbeque in the world. That's when the Sixteenth Annual Jack Daniel's World Championship Barbecue Invitational will take place. Of course the people of Lynchburg are getting ready now to host 60 award-winning barbecue teams. This is the big event of the fall season and everything has to be just right. Teams from across the United States and around the world will travel to the Hollow to cook such things as Pork Ribs, Pork Shoulder, Whole Hog, Beef Brisket and Chicken. They will also be cooking "Jack Daniel's Sauce" and Desserts. In addition to the competition, vendors will sell roasted corn, homemade fried fruit pies, and many other mouth-watering delicacies. Mr. Jack Daniel's Original Silver Cornet Band and local cloggers will perform on the Lynchburg Town Square, and visitors can compete in the Country Dog Contest (canines only!), the Ladies Rolling Pin Toss, Bung Pitching and Butt Bowling . . . imagine that! The fun begins at 9 a.m., judging starts at 11:30 a.m., and awards are presented at 5 p.m. Parking is free at Moore County High School and Lynchburg Elementary School, with free shuttles to the Jack Daniel's Visitor's Center and the Lynchburg Town Square. (Handicapped parking with a special shuttle bus is at the elementary school). A donation to the Moore County Schools is appreciated as you enter the competition site. As promised last week this sorta retired person who is always looking for something to do went back to town to do a little more touring. The first thing I saw was a new old timer, Herb Fanning well not really him but a statue of him in front of the Lynchburg Hardware Store. He was manager of the store for a bunch of years and one of the most memorable advertising faces for Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey so they thought it would be fitting to make him a permanent fixture. I couldn't help but notice all the motorcycles parked and moving around the square (we are still going around a square) so I snapped some pictures of them and their riders.
Then I caught another couple from Fort Campbell sampling the Tipsy Cake over at The Pepper Patch Bakery and Candy Store.
I had wanted to get some pictures without cars and noticed thing
were slowing down a bit and several store fronts were car-less so I took
my camera to the middle of the street and snapped some shots. I only got
a couple pictures before two more tour buses showed up along with ten or
twelve more cars. Not a one of them even
I moved back to the sidewalk and looked around the corner by The Farmers Bank and saw a new business had moved in. It is an antique shop. I had checked into leasing that building for The Lynchburg Gazette but couldn't figure out how to pay the rent by having a tourist guide on line so I lost out. You city folk might not think such a thing would matter but what you don't know is that there is a waiting list for store fronts in Lynchburg. People around here are choosey about who they rent to; that may be one of the reasons all the shops here are so good.
I had instructions to pick up a loaf of bread while I was out so I
headed for the store. You don't see much construction around here but I
noticed right off that that there is a new car wash going in beside
Woodard's Market. It was getting close to dark thirty and this old go-getter's wife was getting off work, I had to go-get-her. By the time "The Lynchburg Gazette" comes out again Ill visit some more stores to tell you about.
July 2004 Slow Down a Bit Sit, Whittle and be a Part of the Town By: Kimberly Bell didbydb@yahoo.com.
Lynchburg, Tennessee, a quaint town full of nostalgia and the warm souls of people offering a comforting southern welcome. There are no fast food restaurants, nor cookie cutter shopping malls. No arcade or any of the other modern retail stores, but what you will find are plenty of mom and pop shops overflowing with a variety of unique keepsakes, odd knickknacks, and the traditional Jack Daniels souvenirs. With eagerness, shop owners receive customers for a friendly visit, old or young. If you have the time, venture into one of the many stores on the square where shop owners are more than willing to hunker down for a spell and swap legends and lore. There is a variety of gift shops in the area. Choose from Butterfly Fields Soap Co. offering homemade soaps and lotions, Angels in the Holler specializing in Willow Tree Angels, Prayers and Promise Angels, Kneaded Angels. Also 100% soy candles, rock potpourri, Christian C.D.'s and Emile Pandolfi music along with other unique gifts, and for the fishing fanatics visit Gone Fishing to find that elusive lure or have one custom made. Browse through the Lynchburg Hardware and General Store and purchase the flavorful Jack Daniels coffee, or even a custom built Jack Daniel's Grill. You'll be the envy of your neighbors.
As you continue around the square, flavors that bring back the smells of grandmas house will entice you into the Iron Kettle. Each day a plate lunch is served from scratch. Meat loaf, pork chops, grits, mashed potatoes, green beans, pinto beans, corn bread, corn and more. If you're game for trying something different enjoy their homemade Jack Daniel's hamburger. After a satisfying meal, walk on down to Jack Daniel's Distillery for a grand tour. The world famous Jack Daniel's Distillery visited by folks from all around the world will satisfy your curiosity on any fact you have ever wanted to know about Jack Daniel's Tennessee sippin whiskey, along with the ordinary stories and history of the creator of Jack Daniel's Whiskey, from his dress code, to his philosophy, and the true story of when Jack Daniel kicked the safe out of frustration which led to his untimely death. The folks at Jack Daniel's will welcome you like family and are more than willing to answer all your questions. At the end of the tour, enjoy a cold glass of Jack Daniel's lemonade without the Jack since Lynchburg is a dry county. The only place to buy Old No. 7 in Moore county is at Jack Daniel's Distillery. The only warning you will have about their fine Tennessee Whiskey is to drink responsibly, and be careful what you kick. After taking, the grand tour and you're all tired out; mosey on down to the Lynchburg Country Inn. Enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool and the aromas in the air, a whiff of Jack Daniel's mellowing, the fragrant smells of down-home cooking, and the fresh aroma of Tennessee country air. Ya'll come back now, you hear.
August 2004 Sorta Retired Lynchburg Native Always Looking for Something to do Plays Tourist
By: Don Bell I live near Lynchburg, Tennessee, a quaint town full of nostalgia and the warm souls of people offering a comforting southern welcome (that's my wife's words and she's right). I'm sorta retired and always looking for something to do. Just the other day I was browsing (that's slow walking) around the Lynchburg Square, going in all the shops trying to act like a tourist. I found they treat every one extra nice, tourist or local folks. There are less than 400 people living in Lynchburg. 361 to be exact, now that's a small town, but remember it is the home of Jack Daniel's Distillery whose products are bought and consumed world wide. If you want to know more about Jack come on down for the free tour. You can get all the information at their web site www.jackdaniels.com or at www.lynchburgtenn.com the Chamber of Commerce Site. The Lynchburg Gazette, is an on line guide for tourist and interested people, a brain child of mine because I'm sorta retired and always looking for something to do. I will be adding to the site to make it a real guide and to keep you informed about what's happening around here. You can find more links to some really good and informative sites on the Lynchburg Gazette pages. Back to browsing: I went in Jackie's Gift Gallery where I was met by Jackie and Mike Stubblefield. I was totally amazed at the nostalgic collectables they have. I have always been a Coca Cola collector and thought I had seen everything concerning Coke. In Jackie's I found many Coke items I had never seen and that was just the beginning. Go there to see all kinds of collectables; The Wizard of Oz, John Deere, The Andy Griffith Show, I love Lucy, Farmall, The Three Stooges, Elvis, John Wayne, Gone With the Wind and of course Jack Daniel's are some they have. If you like dogs see their assortment of breed purses and accessories. Take a look at their wood crafts which include Lighthouse, Americana, Apple and Tennessee Walking Horse themes.
I decided to check out another place just a couple doors down, Angels in the Holler specializing in Willow Tree Angels, Prayers and Promise Angels, Kneaded Angels. Also 100% soy candles, rock potpourri, Christian C.D.'s and Emile Pandolfi music along with other unique gifts. The name has been changed but it is still the same great store with an even better selection of gifts. By then I was ready for my afternoon coffee. I went a few more doors down passing the Walking Horse Museum and to the Iron Kettle, my choice for a country dinner (around here we call lunch dinner and dinner supper. My favorite waitress, Jessica, formally of the Waffle House in Tullahoma was there to serve me a just brewed cup of coffee, I guess she was tired of city life and had come back home to work until school started. I went on around the square (why do you go around a square) past the Farmers' Bank and caught a whiff of Tipsy Cake, boy did that smell good. Then on by the Lynchburg General Store where I could smell Jack Daniel's Coffee and then peeked in the Lynchburg Drug Store where they still have a Soda Fountain just like the ones I hung out in while in High School. Then I spotted a place called Tim's Flies and Lies, a good place for a sorta retired person who is always looking for something to do. I can go there to swap flies and lies. Across the corner is a barrel store where they have all kinds of things made from whiskey barrels. I thought I had done great years ago when I made a table out of one. You will have to see for yourself. It will be worth the trip just to pick the barrel you want. I have always been a go-getter and since it was time for my wife to get off work, I had to go-get-her. I'm going back to town soon and will let you know all about it in the next issue of "The Lynchburg Gazette".
"Christmas in Lynchburg" Take a step back in time and enjoy a magical holiday event on December 3 and 4, 2004. The Lynchburg Lions Club will host an Arts and Crafts show. The annual High-Tea will be at the Masonic Lodge. This is the prettiest decorated place you'll ever see anywhere. Around the square will be several activities such as a Cookie Sale, display of Christmas Trees by various organizations as a fund raiser, puppet show, Kids Parade, and the Christmas Parade. The day ends on Saturday with a program "Holiday Harmonies".
While you’re here you can see some of the old
homes and buildings that will be participating in the “Christmas Tour of
Homes” during the celebration of “Christmas in Lynchburg.”
Winners Announced for Barbecue Cook Off Looks like the International Team "Mad Cows of Kent" took the grand prize for the title of Grand champion. This English team also placed third in the pork category. Reserve Grand Champion honors went to "Blazen' BBQ" which consisted of Ronnie and Michelle Wade of Hillsboro. That's just down the road or is it up the road from Lynchburg. The "I know Jack about Grillin' competition was taken by a British National Team "The Major Players" This years competition also had awards for Jack Daniel's Shade Tree Cook Off. Top amateur award was taken by a Tullahoma resident Terry Daniel's team of "T' Smoking Something" Some of the other awards and their winners: Roadside Grill Cooking Team of Birmingham, Ala. won for Whole Hog. J. Mack Cookers of Bardwell, Ky. won for Pork Ribs and Dessert. Bib Bob Gibson's Bar-B-Q of Decatur, Ala won for Pork Shoulders. Gibson's BBQ Team of Kansas City, Mo. won for Beef Brisket. The Purple Turtle Catering Company of Norwaqlk, Conn. Won for Chicken and Grub Rustlers of Sand Point, Idaho won in the Jack Daniel's Sauce category.
The 16th Annual Jack Daniels World Championship Barbecue Invitational - October 23, 2004.
To receive an invitation to the Annual Jack Daniels Invitational Barbecue in Lynchburg, Tenn. you must have participated in a state barbecue championship or a barbecue cook-off that involved at least 50 contestants this past season. Since there are always more teams eligible to qualify for an invitation, a lottery-type drawing is held to fill the 50 slots available to be invited to the cook-off. The Annual event draws more than 20,000 people from around the globe. Teams travel from Switzerland, England, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Jamaica, the United Kingdom and from states all across America. The event is held at Wiseman Park just off the Lynchburg town square and just a short walk from Jack Daniels Distillery. From Friday until late Saturday the competition is stiff with the grills fired up and everyone hiding their secret ingredients. Their goal is to please the judges and walk away with the grand prize $20,000.
Shade Tree Cook-off to be added this year For the first time ever there will be an amateur competition during the 16thannual Jack Daniels World Championship Barbecue. The first 24 teams to enter will compete for a $500 Grand Champion prize, while prizes of $300, $200 and $100 will be awarded to the top three finishers in each category. Details have been released to the news media and you can get details from Marsha_Russell@B-F.com or write Jack Daniel Distillery, Marsha Russell, P.O. Box 702, Lynchburg, TN37352.
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While I was there talking to Gerry, Joes Wife, He came up with grandson
Landon on a John Deere. They had a dog with them. I asked the dogs name
and then why they called him LD. Joe explained that it stood for Lost
Dog because it had just showed up a while back and stayed. Their
Daughter-in-law and Baby Lydia were there to help with the rushes they
must have had. Having a Yard Sale in February is unusual around here but
it was a good day for one. I got some pictures of them and their wares
that were left. You can see them in "The Lynchburg Gazette." I'm going
back with my camera soon because Joe has some really good looking horses
and I want to do a story about horses in this part of the country in the
spring.
I headed on into town and being in the Yard Sale Mood I stopped at the
roadside park to see what they had to offer. There is usually someone
there selling from their pick-up and I wasn't disappointed by what I
found even though
I
had already spent my allowance, it was fun to look anyway.
I headed on toward town and decided to stop by "Jacks Place" They wus a
bunch of people there, looked like regular spring even though I knew it
was only Indian Summer. I got some pictures of the tourist and noted the
license plates. People were there from way up north and way down south.
I saw some easterners and a few from out west. I tried to talk to one of
the Yankees but he wasn't friendly at all, must have been from New York
where they are afraid to talk to strangers.
One picture I am so proud of because of what it says. A biker family,
all dressed to tell the world they were bikers, at a double table in a
very crowded restaurant. I got a picture of them joining hands and
bowing their heads to thank God for their day and the fine food they
were about to eat.
Then I went to the back to check out the booths decorated like little
cabooses and snapped a picture of two men treating their kids to some of
that fine food served there.
You
can, of course, get full and have to
rest. You tour the
park, join in
some of the contests and see whatever strikes your fancy. After you work
up another appetite you go for the remaining booths. Of course I did
have some help eating all those sandwiches what with all thirteen kids
trailing along with me.
I
ran
out of money and had to jog over to the Farmers Bank's ATM to finish my
sampling. 
The Barbecue Caboose was sponsoring a live radio show and all the
churches and civic clubs had booths selling all kinds of pies and cakes
tempting all with their homemade goodies.
Crafts,
you name it they had it. There were craftsmen from all around showing
their wares and talents. I especially enjoyed the artists with pictures
and carvings of local scenes. 
One
booth featured a Water Pump from the old days. You should have been
there if you like arts and crafts. I never plan ahead more than a day at
a time any more but you should put Lynchburg on your list of places to
go see.
I looked ahead of where I was headed and saw three tall totem poles.
When I got down there I discovered they were made with whiskey barrels.
You had to see it to believe it. People make the durnest things with
whiskey barrels. I found the whiskey totems towered the judges stand.
By now I was ready for a coffee break so I walked over to the Iron
Kettle where I go every time I'm in town. Go there some time and try
their home cooked meals or if all you want is a burger and fries try
their Jack Daniel burger with just a hint of that flavor.
I
got one picture from inside a barbecue booth looking out at all the
people waiting for food. 
I
also caught the three Stanford brothers from Athens, as in Alabama,
lined up at one of the hitching posts. They reminded me of the old days
when everyone went to town on Saturday. 
As I was coming in I took pictures of one of my favorite places
"Flies and Lies" (don't you just love that name) and a little girl
getting her face painted. I shot the cloggers, buggy rides, the inside
of a barbecue grill, a race car with a big "T" for Tennessee on it, and
many others. 
I
discovered a major change on one side of the square. Judy's Leather and
More moved across the street to where the Heritage House was, it's a lot
bigger now. Also part of that building has been taken over by The Silver
Stop, I'll have to check them out next time I go to town and tell you
all about them because my wife had loaned me her new fangled cell phone
so she could call when it was time for this old go-getter to go-get-her.
The first couple I met was from
around here. Franklin County to be exact, that's Winchester, then I
snapped a picture of another couple from Kentucky coming out of Judy's
Leather and More all clad in leather. Now that's a great store if you
like leather anything. I bought a belt there a couple years ago, the
best I ever had. Of course they have more than just belts and Harley
Davidson stuff; you should go see for yourself.
came
close to running over me but I'm just not use to all that traffic
anymore. 
Woodard's
is the Super Market of Lynchburg, not on the square but just a short
piece toward Fayetteville. It has all the stuff you might need for your
fishing, camping, or traveling vacation. You might think you have
arrived at a big town but you will find out soon enough; it is a family
store where locals meet for a home cooked meal, slaw burger and fries,
just a cup of coffee or to listen in on the local gossip. (No one around
here likes to repeat gossip so be sure to listen good the first time.)
Walk the square and enjoy the fragrant smells of barbeque coming from
the Bar B Que Caboose, where owners Ken and Samantha Fly serve the
finest barbeque around. Don't miss the entertainment with a live radio
show and band on Friday nights and Saturday mornings. Ken Fly is also
author of a children's story, "Sadie the Christmas Witch." He will be
glad to sign your own personal copy and regale you with his newest
projects.
If you walk a short piece from Jackie's you will see the Gazebo, that's
where locals do their pickin and grinin (as in banjos and guitars). For
all the major events you will be treated to some really good music here
as they call in the big names to entertain you. Look around the little
park, you might find a whittler or two passing the time of day on one of
the benches there.
I
looked thru the wooden arch at the Moore County Jail and saw a closed
sign hanging on the door. Then I remembered it is now a museum and
people around here close for lunch. I rambled over to the Bar B Q
Caboose for a bite to eat myself. This is where locals go for barbeque.
My wife told you about them last month but I caught a typo in the
article, not Katie but "Sadie the Christmas Witch" was the title
of Kens book. Owners are Ken and Samantha Fly, check out their wed
site at 
In
the barbecue world: this is the Super Bowl. The Annual event is by
invitation only.
