A Boonville Cookout

cook·out
1. a party or entertainment featuring the cooking and eating of a meal out of doors.

bar·be·cue
1. pieces of beef, fowl, fish, or the like, roasted over an open hearth, esp. when basted in a barbecue sauce.



I was first introduced to David and Tammy Anderson at Trish’s Restaurant during the interview with the Yadkin Ripple. That same day they offered to have a “cookout” for me and to celebrate my stay in Boonville. Not a BBQ, as some of us "Yankees" might say.

Last Sunday was the night: There were a number of people there that I had not yet met and a few I had. Rex, Boonville’s Chief of Police was there, except that night he was on call as Boonville’s Emergency Medical Technician. The EMT truck was the first thing I saw when I arrived; Now that is a sure sign of a party! My new friend Amy was also there. Amy has a few priceless quotes in the Yadkin Ripple article saying “I love scandals, that's why I work in town, to hear all the scandals." She goes on to say "I’m probably the only one around here who smokes, cusses and fusses.”

I am currently sitting in Trish's Restaurant, again, and Amy just came up to me, she gives me a big hug and says "I'm sure gonna miss you when you leave." Awesome...



After everyone left the cookout, David, Tammy and David’s son, David, introduced me to the comedian Ray Stevens. We sat there and watched about an hour of videos! I am surprised that I have never seen any of his work, as it is down right stupid, ridiculous and often hysterical. Above, you will find the first Ray Steven's video I was introduced to that night.

P.S. That Sunday night was extremely cold and I was very happy when David and Tammy offered me their couch for the night. Thank you! The food and the company was great…I’m always down for a gathering of Boonvillians and free food!