BubbaVO Posted January 27, 2008 Posted January 27, 2008 One of the things taking up my time after work has been finding ways to pimp my new ride - a prius. A week ago I would've been ashamed, but after living with it for a week and about 700 miles and using 2 tanks of gas; saving money; realizing that it's acceleration isn't that much less than my truck, and the cargo capacity isn't that far off. So I've been ordering gear - carbon fiber dash kits, tint for windows, stereo systems, GPS,etc.One item I always liked, but never got was sheepskin covers for my front seats. Soft and comfy. I'll slide a orthopedic cushion w/ heat and massage features and this will be fine. I do my online research and find a website that does custom sheepskins and they're out of Strausstown, PA ( mere 65 miles or so away). Road trip. I grab sons #2 and #3 to run sum errands and away we go. We go into Cabellas (my first visit - another post)Eventually we make it to Strausstown. The sheepskin store is in the same building as a gas station and adjacent to a motel. Well ... we get out of the car. What I'm expecting... not sure. The 6.5 ft tall dude who reminded me of Rubeus Hagrid was was leaving, but holding the door for #2, #3 and me, so we thanked him and hurried in. After the shock of seeing Goliath incarnate, they drooled at the swords and knives in a case. I saw the belts, pelts and sheepskin wares, but to my surprise there was a Florida Gators Epiphone hanging in the window for the preferred HFC price. And as I walked around the shop, there's pictures of Pat Garrett with his Tele and there's pictures of him with Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynne, and Hank Williams. I'm thinking who is this guy - you just don't have pictures like that and access to those people unless you're in the industry? Well, my musings on who I'm buying my seat covers from are interrupted by the sounds/shrieks of my kids wrestling on the pelts and under coat racks - much to my dismay because they really do know better. Out comes Pat - tall guy 6 ft. + - was wearing boots so that added at least an inch. Broad faced, smiling. A booming deep voice "Boys...if you make a mess, ya'll have to clean it up" Definitely got a voice of a singer. Said our quick hellos, and apologized for the boys. He was cool.Drove home. Hopped on the Mac to see if I could dig up some info on this guy. Not much out there. Does anyone know who he is/what he's recorded/who he's played with?
Hackubus Posted January 27, 2008 Posted January 27, 2008 He shot Billy The Kid IIRC. He'd be dead by now ya'd think.edited to add: Ne'er heard of 'im!
BubbaVO Posted January 27, 2008 Author Posted January 27, 2008 I came up with that in my wikipedia search too. Wasn't him.
tomteriffic Posted January 27, 2008 Posted January 27, 2008 Only one I can think of that fits that general description is Amos Garrett, master of the multiple string bends on a Teleblaster. He can do with one hand what most folks need multiple mechanical benders to do. but I'll bet that it ain't him either, huh?
BubbaVO Posted January 27, 2008 Author Posted January 27, 2008 Dunno. Maybe. When we shook hands the guy reminded me of my wife's grandfather from Nebraska. His hands were as big as a baseball glove. I'd be surprised if he couldn't bend those strings a whole octave. I found "Pat's" my space and other sites that had very limited info - nothing indicated that he went by Amos.
Matt Mattson Posted January 27, 2008 Posted January 27, 2008 His stage name could've been Fast Chicken McGee for all we know. Why not just ask the guy next time you're down there?
kizanski Posted January 27, 2008 Posted January 27, 2008 I have no idea who he is, but I DID use his store's can on the way to Lemoine, PA once.
Steve Haynie Posted January 27, 2008 Posted January 27, 2008 When I went to Hershey, PA to see Judas Priest I made a trip across the state to see the Martin factory in Nazareth, PA. Along the way I passed the Cabela's store and Pat Garrett's store with all the sheepskins. On the way back I stopped in both places. Cabela's had nothing that I wanted, but the sheepskin store had a special on matched pairs. I bought a pair that I eventually turned into this: Pat Garrett has a web site. Here is the site for the store that sells the sheepskin coats, seat covers, etc.
kurtsstuff Posted January 27, 2008 Posted January 27, 2008 When I went to Hershey, PA to see Judas Priest I made a trip across the state to see the Martin factory in Nazareth, PA. Along the way I passed the Cabela's store and Pat Garrett's store with all the sheepskins. On the way back I stopped in both places. Cabela's had nothing that I wanted, but the sheepskin store had a special on matched pairs. I bought a pair that I eventually turned into this: Pat Garrett has a web site. Here is the site for the store that sells the sheepskin coats, seat covers, etc. Ahhhh man...those chaps bring back some memories...I really miss that girl......All I'm sayin...
BubbaVO Posted January 27, 2008 Author Posted January 27, 2008 I love it when I can make a connection like this: thread about a semi-retired country musician who sells sheepskins; aforementioned thread leads to pics of a set of sheepskin chaps (a mighty fine pair); sheepskin chaps were worn by DLR (also worn by Alfalfa of Our Gang in various shorts, but I don't know where I can go with that on this thread); DLR reference reminds me of thread abous how good DLR's naked vocals on Runnin' with the Devil sound; RwD totally Rawks; Rawk and country music on the same, albeit different positions, on the Rock n'Roll spectrum; country music is pretty much where started. It all ties together.As to why I didn't say anything, I was pretty embarassed by my kids wrestling in the pelts and leaving snot trails all over the sheepskins. Thought it better to kind of get movin' along.
serial Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 Apparently, he's a well-known country artist from a few decades back. Not being a country music afficianado, I'm of little or no help, but the guy has an ampitheatre up there that features country bands coming through the area. Steve...Assless chaps?
Steve Haynie Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 Steve...Assless chaps? All chaps are assless. Otherwise they would be leather pants!
serial Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 Steve...Assless chaps? All chaps are assless. Otherwise they would be leather pants! True, but not as amusing to say!
Matt Mattson Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 How do you get them things on the sheep, Steve?
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