Today's dirt mall visit (1161 hits)
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Submitted by <Insanethemind.at.aol.com> (View user info) at 2003-07-06 21:16:26 EDT
Ah, a Sunday afternoon excursion to our local dirt mall. What could be better? To set the scene, go here. http://duby.com/Tallahassee%20Flea%20Market.htm
Unfortunately these photos don't quite do some of the "shops" justice.
Tallahassee, FL is neighbored by both Quincy and Havana, 2 cities with a Mexican majority, so if you wanna see any latinas in this part of Florida the flea market is a good place to start. Located right in the heart of south Tallahassee- home of Steven Tyler, the $3 haircut place and Lindy's Fried Chicken, our dirt mall is a plethora of stands. People sell anything you can imagine here, from mangy puppies to 3 wheeled Eclipse motorcars, from '86 Apple computers to roasted maize. (that's what it looks like at least)
Turning off of S. Capital Circle into the parking lot you are immediately confronted with walls of pickups, conversion vans, Kias and the occasional box chevy. Usually this place is packed so it takes a minute to find a spot. I usually park around the back, (it's closer to where they sell the beer- bud light and miller lite only, of course and about $3 or $4 a bottle) and make my way to the concessions. Well today was different.
I woke up about 3 PM today so I made it out there about 4 PM. As we pulled in, I was struck by the sight of so many police cars, 5 in front and about 3 in the back. Normally, I would have just left, but I needed a beer to go with the valiums i ate for brunch. As I walked to the beer stand I finally realized what was going on. A fucking memorial ceremony!
A woman who was a proprieter (sp?) at the dirt mall for 15 years had died and people were remembering her with song and accolades. Fellow Tallahasseans, have any of you been to our local Flea Market? If so you will understand my incredulity at the whole situation.
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Submitted by SpikeGoddess (user info) at 2004-04-28 14:00:16 EDT (#)
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I LOVE THE DIRT MALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anybody who knocks the dirt mall doesn't know a good thing when they see it!
Submitted by UrbaneMischief (user info) at 2004-01-27 14:17:35 EST (#)
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that's what I want when I die
a memorial in a "dirt mall"
Submitted by Insanethemind (user info) at 2003-07-20 14:22:54 EDT (#)
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O PAS baby, I LIVE there, i dont just visit.... joking.
No sometimes it's ok, they have nice plants for sale, as well as cannabis paraphenalia
Submitted by PeopleAreStrange (user info) at 2003-07-18 01:44:02 EDT (#)
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You choose to go there. Seriously?
heheheh.
Submitted by Insanethemind (user info) at 2003-07-08 03:31:27 EDT (#)
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Yeah you are right kaelic this town does suck cock. i live on old st augustine rd. but i am moving over near tcc in 3 weeks, mission rd.
Submitted by Hairsphincter (user info) at 2003-07-08 01:27:45 EDT (#)
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Kaelic - "would suck more cock than a guy wearing a PRIDE t-shirt in the bathroom of a gay bar"
That is fucking gold, man.
Submitted by El_Guapo (user info) at 2003-07-08 01:16:54 EDT (#)
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heh, you should read my post about the last time i went to houston
http://www.ubersite.com/cgi-bin/message_get.cgi?message=105753214085237610
Submitted by Kaelic (user info) at 2003-07-08 01:16:30 EDT (#)
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Dude, I've been there! I've probably even seen that guy.
Seriously, Tallahassee's only redeeming grace is FSU. Otherwise, this town would suck more cock than a guy wearing a PRIDE t-shirt in the bathroom of a gay bar. I live right near TCC ...where are you at, Insane?
Oh, also, this is less N. Florida than it is S. Georgia, let's be honest.
Submitted by El_Guapo (user info) at 2003-07-08 01:09:32 EDT (#)
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yeah, i live in dallas and lived in austin for a while
Submitted by Queen (user info) at 2003-07-08 00:55:20 EDT (#)
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El_Guapo,
No I live in Spring Tx, which is about 45 minutes outside of Houston. The one that we go to on the occasion is 'Traders Village'....
You from Tx..?
Queen
Submitted by El_Guapo (user info) at 2003-07-07 08:58:47 EDT (#)
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"Submitted by Queen (user info) at 2003-07-07 05:03:32 (#)
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lmao this is hilarious. We have huge flea markets all over here in Tx, so I can totally relate. It's fun none the less, just to go for the freak show, and to see all the people out there buying up the fake tommy hilfiger and nike shit...LOL.
Queen"
heh, are you talking about Vicon Village in dallas or that huge one out near austin?
Submitted by Queen (user info) at 2003-07-07 05:03:32 EDT (#)
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lmao this is hilarious. We have huge flea markets all over here in Tx, so I can totally relate. It's fun none the less, just to go for the freak show, and to see all the people out there buying up the fake tommy hilfiger and nike shit...LOL.
Queen
Submitted by Hadooken (user info) at 2003-07-07 04:42:17 EDT (#)
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A fun game you can play with your friends is to go mullet hunting. see who can find the most mullets on a visit to this place. loser buys beers.
Submitted by Insanethemind (user info) at 2003-07-06 23:22:28 EDT (#)
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Thanks bigmike, I agree because everytime I look at it I laugh and wonder how the fuck N. Florida got like this.
Submitted by Bigmike (user info) at 2003-07-06 23:21:18 EDT (#)
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Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm........funnel cakes.
AAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
Nice Pic.
Submitted by distressedjester (user info) at 2003-07-06 21:53:49 EDT (#)
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"Buy Sell Trade Knives" hahaha...that makes me laugh for an unknown reason, but +2 all the same
Submitted by Hairsphincter (user info) at 2003-07-06 21:36:35 EDT (#)
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Ooh... that looks poor.
Submitted by Insanethemind (user info) at 2003-07-06 21:28:56 EDT (#)
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El_Guapo you made me laugh out loud with that comment. I googled for some photos of this place and that was the first link that came up!
At Tallahassee Flea Market, it's rare to see someone that DOESN"T look like that
Submitted by El_Guapo (user info) at 2003-07-06 21:25:03 EDT (#)
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+2 for the guy with the mullet AND handlebar 'stache.
Submitted by antluvdog (user info) at 2003-07-06 21:19:39 EDT (#)
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