tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post1380077754722874245..comments2024-03-22T15:57:20.329-06:00Comments on Pensive Pens: Hell for Certain - Bootleggers!diedre Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-47463153574083994392016-06-29T15:25:56.257-06:002016-06-29T15:25:56.257-06:00No kidding, huh? I've passed through other res...No kidding, huh? I've passed through other reservations where they pass out in the street! Maybe that's why the one I mentioned said 'enough' :-)diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-3057479259111531252016-06-29T15:22:34.651-06:002016-06-29T15:22:34.651-06:00Hi Crystal!
I was thinking the same thing until I...Hi Crystal!<br /><br />I was thinking the same thing until I checked out the folks themselves, who'd rather be left in peace. <br />A lot of places with strange names do promote the way you describe. It tends to lessen the mystique or draw of the name sometimes, but there are a great many more to explore out there :-)diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-42157484515589136832016-06-29T10:44:01.528-06:002016-06-29T10:44:01.528-06:00Not being able to order a glass of wine with dinne...Not being able to order a glass of wine with dinner would be so strange to us! It's part of the meal and we don't really consider it as "drinking". Different customs in different places....Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-86288342065310117672016-06-29T07:16:16.845-06:002016-06-29T07:16:16.845-06:00Now that's a name! I'm thinking you could ...Now that's a name! I'm thinking you could make a total tourist stop out of it, including all kinds of gimmicky money-making stuff.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-24389874558371958982016-06-28T15:42:40.163-06:002016-06-28T15:42:40.163-06:00Hi Stephanie!
How cool! He probably would have be...Hi Stephanie!<br /><br />How cool! He probably would have been flattered to be recognized. I was surprised to learn how many songs he wrote for the Carpenters. He's actually appeared in quite a few television shows too, and was the voice of The Penguin in the animated Batman series :-)diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-4693185463845802842016-06-28T15:32:17.884-06:002016-06-28T15:32:17.884-06:00Hi Ann!
Yes, the name sure does give pause ;-) Bu...Hi Ann!<br /><br />Yes, the name sure does give pause ;-) But I think they like it that way.diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-14993656652487964442016-06-28T15:10:18.851-06:002016-06-28T15:10:18.851-06:00We were seated next to the short guy who was in Sm...We were seated next to the short guy who was in Smokey and the Bandit at a restaurant a couple of years ago. Paul Williams. He's an accomplished songwriter, but my husband whispered, "He was in Smokey and the Bandit." I'm glad the guy didn't hear!Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-71666208122780527802016-06-28T14:07:32.617-06:002016-06-28T14:07:32.617-06:00I had to come back and get that name again. Not a ...I had to come back and get that name again. Not a great name for where you live but a terrific one for a laugh. Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-84058370043220133302016-06-27T12:38:22.003-06:002016-06-27T12:38:22.003-06:00You know, I did notice but it didn't click wit...You know, I did notice but it didn't click with me. LOL<br />You are now ready to join the BOTB. Well, if you could only find the time. We'd love to have you join. Maybe one day just do a one-off and see how you like it.Jeffrey Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-6467672038324126552016-06-24T12:49:23.117-06:002016-06-24T12:49:23.117-06:00Hi there, Quanie!
Ah, my funny, flighty friend, do...Hi there, Quanie!<br />Ah, my funny, flighty friend, don't you know I'd keep you safe? Me and my magic Popsicle stick :-)<br />Isn't Stephanie the sweetest? Talk about making someones's day.diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-28509227379617673002016-06-24T12:22:24.005-06:002016-06-24T12:22:24.005-06:00If I saw "Hell for Certain" I think I wo...If I saw "Hell for Certain" I think I wouldn't even bother turning around. I'd just put my car in reverse and put the pedal to the metal! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317095707905133969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-68728453358791925002016-06-24T11:38:03.524-06:002016-06-24T11:38:03.524-06:00Hi Debbie!
It certainly drew me in. And though I w...Hi Debbie!<br />It certainly drew me in. And though I was expecting at least one ghost or spooky legend, discovering a nearly hidden sliver of serenity was not a bad trade-off ;-)<br />I know what you mean; we once wandered onto a reservation while exploring the Four Corners area and felt like we should hide our beer! Always good to know where you're going, I guess.diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-37093459439936188422016-06-24T09:42:43.982-06:002016-06-24T09:42:43.982-06:00Hi Jeffrey!
There are tons of breweries here in th...Hi Jeffrey!<br />There are tons of breweries here in the desert. I have a mountain friend who brews beer and wine as well. He also makes something he calls 'Apple Pie', which smells like dessert and eats through asphalt when spilled! Scary.<br />You're not alone with your choice of favorites as Cannonball Run. Did you know that Steve McQueen was slated for the lead role? It was after his death that Reynolds got the part and the movie became a comedy.<br />Did you notice I posted a video? It only took me five or six tries! :-)diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-50436542206307518692016-06-24T09:16:38.328-06:002016-06-24T09:16:38.328-06:00Hi Chrys!
Have to admit, I was a bit disappointed ...Hi Chrys!<br />Have to admit, I was a bit disappointed to find they don't have single ghost ;-) Just a sweet vintage lady who calls it 'Paradise'. <br />True, you'd think the residents would prefer the proper name of Dryhill, but perhaps the close-knit community thought to dissuade outsiders with Hell For Certain. If so, it didn't work on me ;-)diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-79333345287247260952016-06-24T09:06:22.203-06:002016-06-24T09:06:22.203-06:00Hi again, my friend!
So glad you stopped by. I fig...Hi again, my friend!<br />So glad you stopped by. I figured there wouldn't be many who hadn't seen the movie ;-) <br />I enjoyed Sally Field in most everything she did and remain bewildered as to why she had any confidence issues. <br />In the first 'Smokey' movie, I thought everyone played fantastic, believable roles - even Snowman's old hound!<br />I'm sure I must have seen 'Nothing in Common', but can't quite remember just now. Gleason and Hanks, what a match-up! <br />Congratulations on letting go of a powerfully possessive vice! It can't be any easier than smoking cessation; which I only accomplished a year ago.<br />Only the reservations are 'dry' here in Arizona. I learned about 'brown-bagging' while in NC, where my dad played in a band.<br />Have a pleasant weekend!diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-73418737229175588572016-06-23T23:57:48.929-06:002016-06-23T23:57:48.929-06:00"Hell For Certain" would definitely draw..."Hell For Certain" would definitely draw me in by the name. ☺ Thanks for the background on Smokey and the Bandit. It was one of our favourite movies at the time. Thankfully, there aren't any "dry" counties around here. Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-42773000818144495022016-06-23T16:34:19.946-06:002016-06-23T16:34:19.946-06:00Hi Shady!
Oops! Kids came in right behind me - I&...Hi Shady!<br /><br />Oops! Kids came in right behind me - I'll be back!diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-36788113280817794412016-06-23T15:36:02.743-06:002016-06-23T15:36:02.743-06:00I'm certainly glad I do not live in a dry coun...I'm certainly glad I do not live in a dry county. In fact I've even been known to brew my own beer. I remember watching all the Smokey and Smokey themed movies. My favourite would have to be Cannonball Run.Jeffrey Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-42321260404642627332016-06-23T10:21:43.167-06:002016-06-23T10:21:43.167-06:00Hell For Certain. I would be curious if I saw a to...Hell For Certain. I would be curious if I saw a town name like that. It's not too spooky to make me say, "Nope. Not going there." I'd want to know why the residents thought it was hell for certain. ;)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-21680762116348107772016-06-23T06:09:11.826-06:002016-06-23T06:09:11.826-06:00Hi, Deidre!
Thanks for the history lesson, dear f...Hi, Deidre!<br /><br />Thanks for the history lesson, dear friend! Yessum, I watched Smokey and the Bandit all those years ago when it was first released. Jackie Gleason was a favorite of mine and I also love Sally Field especially in her film Norma Rae. I well remember Sally's romance with Burt. Remember The Cannonball Run, the Burt Reynolds - Farrah Fawcett movie about a coast-to-coast race? I saw that one and the movie that preceded it and inspired it - The Gumball Rally. Did you ever see the movie Nothing in Common that starred Jackie Gleason and Tom Hanks?<br /><br />I wouldn't mind living in a dry community because I gave up drinking 24 years ago this month - not a single drop of alcohol all these years.<br /><br />Thanks for the entertaining and informative post, dear friend Diedre!Shady Del Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03839935472941264414noreply@blogger.com