I submit the following dissertation that v.c. once wrote on the FRG Board. It was written off-the-cuff one nite in response to a challenge by my m.i.a. friend, the enigmatic Ibbq4you2.
The FRG bored, er, board is still in existence, but no one goes there anymore. ( If a tree falls in the woods.... ) So in case the powers that be have plans to demolish the sight, we will save it here for posterity's sake. For your approval and perusal:
Once again, you have put the onus ( can you say that word to the bored ) directly on my, er, shoulders. Pictru's post was right on the mark, but here is my feeble attempt at a reply.
There are at least 8 million stories in the naked city of Piccadilly, and here are but a few that Pictru omitted. Submitted for your approval and perusal:
1) "Fool on the Till." Inexperienced cashier, with no background check, makes costly mistake after another, until a savvy manager, realizing his snafu, yanks the cashier, thus, averting a disastrous shortage.
2) "Wielding the Sutures." Supposedly inspired the song "Building the Future." Hungover chef accidentally cuts himself on the meat/band saw. All hell breaks loose as savvy 911 crew attempts to reattach appendages.
3) Jerry Lee Lewis makes a grand ( pun unintended ) entrance into one of the La. stores. When asked to wail out a song, he replies, "No pumpin' piano, no dice." At that moment the clothes dryer bursts into flames, and Jerry, unable to control himself, breaks into a thrilling rendition of "Great Balls of Fire." Honourable mention to L'il Richard's Tuitti Fruitti, also sung on the bayou.
4) "Please Don't Mess With the Knife-Guard." Grouchy mechanic is summoned to repair the roast beef knife guard. Interrupts his coffee, heavy on the caffeine, and smoke break. After a beautiful jury rig, mechanic immediately files a grievance to his district engineer, who upholds his young charge's complaint.
5) "Free From Frank." You shake my nerves and you rattle my brain. Too much Frank drives a man insane. Nuff said.
6) "Nights in White Satin." Private story between me and kitty. Back rub giver extraordinaire, as well as a helluva proof reader.
7) "We Didn't Start The Fire" Forgot that Billy Joel-desperate for a hit- was with Ferriday's own, Jerry Lee, that infamous day when the dryer ignited.
8) "These Boots Were Made For Walkin'" Yes, Nancy Sinatra in her go-go boots, made many a visit to the Piccadillys back in the day. And some, like freefromfrank, have adopted her song as a personal anthem.
9) "Happy Travails To You." Watching Roy, Dale, and Trigger munching on a pan of carrot souffle and apple, piccadilly was priceless.
10) "Tea for Two." Huey Long and me. Discussing politics and imbibing on two glasses of unsweet tea. Huey Long? They don't make 'em like they used to.
11) "You May Now Disembark The Nite Train." Bottoms up. Ready to crash and burn-I never learn. Farewell and adieu, v.c.
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