Falcons Fans – Rise Up!

As it would happen, our old truck broke down while I was driving it on this past Saturday.  AAA towed it to the house; Mark and I were going to add water as it had over heated and deliver it to the repair shop, Conyers Imports and Domestic Auto Repair, on Monday afternoon.  Well, the best laid plans often fail!  The water going into the radiator was flowing out the lower radiator hose as fast as the hose could put it in.  Driving it was not an option!

Tuesday morning, AAA towed the car to the shop; I followed in the car. Lee, the most honest shop owner, said that he had expected me yesterday necessitating the telling of my tale of woe.  I told him that the lower radiator hose was the blame.  He retorted that I should quit teaching school and become a mechanic!  All those years serving at Daddy’s side have left me knowing much more than the average female and more than many men.  If this was my daddy’s truck, it would have been fixed under the shade tree on Saturday afternoon, or perhaps, where it came to rest when it broke down.  But this is not the story I wanted to tell.  I come by my wandering off the topic honestly!  Mother frequently digressed, too.

On the way home from Conyers Imports I stopped by Quik Trip to refill my cup with Diet Coke and use their bathroom.  As I pulled in, I saw a car (cross-over type) which was decorated with Atlanta Falcons stuff all over it.  Man, it was a rolling advertisement!  I got close enough to see some player names and spotted Brett Farve (yes he started here in Atlanta) and William Andrews.  I searched quickly for one of the old-time players, Tommy Nobis.  Geez, but he should be in the Football Hall of Fame!  Or at least Mark and I think so.  The fellow driving was friendly looking and I asked him if Nobis was there and that I would be disappointed if he was not.  He gently and warmly grabbed me by the shoulder, turned me around, and guided me to the right rear corner.  There it was!  Tommy Nobis and Mike Kenn!  I was amazed. I also asked if he was employed by the club and he stated that he was.  I was thrilled!

We walked into the store with me asking questions and demonstrating my long-time following of the Falcons.  He said that few people asked if Nobis was there because he was one of the originals.  I said that not many people are as old as I am either.  With a chuckle and smile he went about his business and I went along on mine.  As I was indisposed, I thought about what an idiot I was for not making pictures of his car as it would make a great blog post.  I hurried as much as anyone can in my state.  I exited the necessary room and scanned the store.  He was still there and was tied up with some other people asking questions about his vehicle.  This gave me time to refill my Bubba mug and head to the register.  By now he was in the car and I could see the car start to move.  WHEW!  Another woman walked up and started to talk.

As you can see, I made it!  The thrill of football fits me and my styles of country living.