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Priddy Store

4/23/2019

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Welcome to Priddy
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Don and I were on the 4th day of a road trip with friends, when we reached the town of Priddy. We had already enjoyed a lunch in Blessing, TX and we'd spent a night in Comfort, TX. It seemed fitting that we should visit another small town, with a name that makes you smile! 

​We were very hungry by the time we laid eyes on this fine sign. Who was this fine, parrot-carrying pirate?  
We were too hungry to stop and research, but we learned later that the unincorporated town was named for Thomas Jefferson Priddy. He was not a pirate. He was a pioneer Baptist preacher.  Priddy was also a Texas Ranger, so he might have carried a weapon. I doubt he had a parrot.  

​Another Sign

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We had no problems spotting the Priddy Store, with it's curious sign. We could accomplish so much! We could get gas, diesel, groceries, hardware, wine, ice and deli food! The word beer seemed to be painted over.

​5-Star Dining, in Northwestern Central Texas!

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Our friends Susan and Pat had Googled dining options before we reached town. Susan got us all excited as she read aloud, a 5-star Yelp food review for Priddy Store. The words magical and biblical were used! The reviewer also stated, "I would trade a unicorn and a rainbow for their food!"  When we saw the little brick building, we laughed. Our reviewer might have been drunk or just sarcastic. 

Quick Debate
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We've never traveled with Pat and Susan before, but Don and I were delighted with their Go-For-It attitudes! Don parked next to a truck and said he'd wait in the car, if we wanted to go in and check the place out. But our friends were game to just head on in. That's the way it should be done!

Fish, Worms, Deer
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The signs in the window, made me grin. They did not make me lose my appetite.

​Shop and Dine
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A table of workmen looked up when we entered. A young woman in pink, invited us to sit anywhere. Don and Pat sat at a table near some shelves of motor oil and Band-aids... and Tampons. Susan took in some of the other shopping options.

Cigs and Wine
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There were 3 wines for sale and lots of tobacco and cigarettes. There was also a large tip "cup" with the message, "If Love is the Root of All Evil, Then Cleanse Yourself."

Wine and Ice Cream
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We could have shared a bottle of wine with our lunch, for $3.50. Actually that might not have been allowed, but I'm sure we could have eaten the ice cream from the freezer. The weekly specials were listed above.

Bathroom by the Pumps
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I was the first to try out the single bathroom on the side of the building. I walked past the pumps, which do still serve gas. I was relieved to smell a freshly cleaned bathroom, when I entered. 5 stars for that!

Jerry

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The young woman in pink was pretty quiet when she took our order.
I asked, "What's good?" She paused as if she'd never been asked that question. "Everything." 

She took our order and not long after, Jerry came over to our table to chat. She had finished working in the kitchen and had just sat down to eat a burger. She was delightful and chatty. She whipped around so I could take a photo of her shirt. She showed us the dot, showing Priddy on the map. There are about 230 people in Priddy.
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Food and More Chat


​Our orders began to arrive and everyone was talking at once. We were excited to learn that Jerry grew up in Hallettsville, which is 223 miles from Priddy. We told her that we had stopped there 2 days before, to buy kolaches. 
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Jerry talked ranch and cattle talk, with Pat and she answered Czech language questions from Don. Jerry wished she'd learned to speak Czech from her parents... instead of mimicking them behind their backs, with her sister. 

The Food!
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The food actually was impressive. The Thursday Special was a Jalapeno burger (with grilled peppers and onions) along with seasoned home fries and tea or fountain drink. Jerry insisted we enjoy a complimentary piece of oatmeal cake. It was fresh and moist, with lots of nuts and coconut!

​Photo Time
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Jerry offered to take a photo of our little group. It had been fun chatting with her, but we needed to let her go. Lunch ended at 2 and she was off duty. We heard a voice from the kitchen area. "I'm about ready for a cold one." Was that our pink girl? Maybe.

​More Chatting
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The door opened and a couple entered, with lots of greetings for Jerry. "I haven't seen you in a month of Sundays!" said the white haired woman, as she hugged Jerry. Jerry had taken her work apron off and she probably had a list of things to do that afternoon. But she acted like there was no other place she'd rather be.

Good-Bye Priddy!
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We paid up and had a short chat with the couple at the table. They were still chatting with Jerry when we left. I took one last look at the old building... established 1936. I wish I knew more history. I had asked Jerry, but she pointed the feed store across the street. "The woman who works there can tell you everything!" 

It was tempting to cross the street, but we'll save the feed store adventure for another day!
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