3 of a kind


This will only have meaning in my goofy head, but we watched Justified last night. Such an excellent show, about the psycho pill-billies in Harlan. I had recorded Thunder Road a few nights earlier. I've seen it a few dozen times, but not in a few years. I toyed with the idea of saving it for the night that Justified wraps up for good, and having a grand G-men/mountain men evening. A distraction to the loss of the show. Instead, I watched the whole movie that night. (they mention Harlan in the beginning of the movie). And today, while working in the yard, listening to the ipod, 'Copperhead Road' played. I played it a few more times, soaking in the atmosphere.
So in 18 hours, I got to immerse myself in hillbillies running whiskey, drugs, and pot.
I loved it!

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Isn't that something!

I, too, am a devoted Justified fan. I almost spit my drink out while watching Thunder Road, hearing them mention Harlan County.

They'll never be able to "clean up" that place!

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My grandpa was born in Harlan County but he left there when he was 20 (1916) & never talked much about it. Guess it didn't leave any good memories.

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