With the big game coming up this Saturday, I figured I should give every reader an idea of how I will watch the Super Bowl at Big Mike's (that's my nickname). Every year I add more and more to this list, but this year here is my list of rules to watch the Super Bowl at Big Mike's.
1. You must have a fire going. I always like to know if someone comes into my house and disrespects me, that I can take matters into my own hands.
2. If you show up to the party with any 4-cylinder car, and you are a man, you can turn right around and go back home. I don't want nobody watching the game with me that drives a little Geo Neo, Kia Mia, or whatever they are called.
3. No vegetables (except for french fries). I know it ain't healthy, but come on this is the Super Bowl. If you bring anything but meat, chips, or drinks, go ahead and save it for your next Sunday School party.
4. Keep firecrackers nearby. You never really know when a relative or someone will show up shouting, "Junior just got into college!" and you need to celebrate.
5. Watch in a big room with multiple exits. I'll never forget the year that my cousins from the other side of town I never talk to came over and wanted to discuss why our family wasn't getting along like it once did. And that is just one scenario, there are so many other things that could happen, so you always need a way out just in case.
6. No talking after the first quarter. I get sick and tired of trying to watch the Super Bowl and discuss rising gas prices with my neighbors with 2 minutes left in the game. So about three years ago I decided to set some standards. If you got something stupid to talk about, do it in the first quarter. Go ahead let it all out. But once the 2nd quarter starts, all I want to hear is 'Good play' or 'Go team'. And grunting is OK too.
7. Have fun. Now don't get all crazy on me and threaten me...this is just how I watch my games at my house, and you are free to watch however you want. But I want everyone to enjoy themselves. We are all mountain folk and live simply, so lets not have no one shot or injured because you lost some stupid bet. Ever since we had a tussle at a party about 5 years ago, I made it a rule that everybody had to hug everybody when they were leaving. That way we all leave in a good mood....and that is what the Super Bowl is all about.
Now leave me some comments and tell me some of your Super Bowl rules and traditions.
-Mike Lanter
Welcome all to the MountainBlog. To give our readers an idea of what is in store, we have opted for a first issue roundtable to get to know our writers.
NCMountainTalk: Welcome aboard all...what would you like for the readers to gain from your commentary?
Mike Lanter: That we got us some beautiful land out here. And we all should enjoy it.
Wendy Mills: Well, I would like to enlighten all on the goings on within the politics of Western North Carolina, and how they can get involved.
Frank A. Henry: I'd like for them to gain a few pounds. Then go outside and lose it right back. Then come back, and do it again. It's a cycle, and it's exercise.
Rick Yelton: That I am a family man, I love the outdoors, and want to have a place where all mountain folk can express their ideas. Also, why is this called a roundtable when we are e-mailing our answers in to the questions? Shouldn't we be all sitting around a round table?
NCMountainTalk: Short answer - favorite mountain attraction.
ML: Anywhere I can fish or hunt, so I would say Pisgah Forest.
WM: Bele Chere
FH: Andie McDowell...always thought she was a pretty lady.
RY: Grandfather Mountain, or any Krispy Kreme!!
NCMountainTalk: Thoughts on the rapid growth of housing industry in the NC Mountains?
ML: Don't like it.
WM: Great for the economy, great for businesses, great for everyone!
FH: It's like a good prom date gone bad. She shows up to your house lookin' all pretty, then starts being flirty with you. Then right before the first slow dance she tells you she has a boyfriend in the Army.
RY: I think my grandfather says it best: "Get off of my property, y'all!"
NCMountainTalk: Last question - what can readers expect from your commentary?
ML: I'm a mountain man like most of us, and feel like I can relate with most on local issues. Also, we'll share some information on the best outdoor activities.
WM: Thought-provoking insight on local business and politics.
FH: They can expect sentences, punctuation, words, and a good time. That's all I can promise.
RY: Whenever I start writing, my mother says that I become one 'Yellin' Yelton'. I am an emotional writer that really wants to get to the bottom of all issues and start a nice dialogue with our readers.
NCMountainTalk: Thanks for checking out the Mountain Blog...check back in with us often to see commentary from the above writers.
Welcome to NC MountainTalk, where all mountain folk come together. We will have reference material throughout the site, and commentary here on this page. Make sure to check back often, as we will have commentary posted from our columnists as soon as we can get it posted.
If you have any comments, questions, or items you would liked discussed, please e-mail the webmaster at: ncmountaintalk@gmail.com
Comments?
RSS Feed