Me and Miss LeCroy had a grand ol’ time at GABBAfest last weekend in Macon. Ate at Mama Louise’s H&H Soul Food Restaurant, God rest her soul, the best fried chicken in these United States and mouth watering sides. Mashed taters, mac n cheese, lima beans, fried okra, and sweet tea! Haw! The music was outstanding featuring Lee Roy Parnell on Friday night and the Bruce Katz Band on Saturday night. They were joined by a host of other musicians in a tribute to Dickey Betts, who remains underrated IMHO. God bless you Richard. Our pickin’ was not as good as these players’ was but it turned out okay. 7-2 took us to 40-9 on the season. That’s an .816 pct. And now I give you… Week Five!

Florida at Kentucky (-1)

The Water Lizards have been up and down. The Wildcats steady and proficient. Getting the job done. Neither team has lit it up or looked overpowering. Kroger Field Cats return to those friendly home field confines after a conference win in Music city. I expect them to take care of business once again. Kentucky 24, Florida 21.

Texas A&M (-6.5) vs. Arkansas (at Jerry World)

The JimboPetrinos took advantage of a bumbling Auburn squad last week. Don’t look for the same from the Piggies. They lost a tough one in Red Stick and look to turn it around Saturday. Upset special! Arkansas 27 Aggies 24.

Missouri (-13.5) at Vanderbilt

Eli’s coming to NashVegas! Better hide your heart girls, and boys. The 4-0 and 23rd ranked Tigers ain’t messing around and intend to keep that streak and have a Drinkwitz whomever they please. Missouri 38, Vanderbilt 23.

LSU (-2.5) at Ole Mrs.

And yet Ole Miss has a 56.6 chance to win according to ESPN’s FPI. Say what?! That don’t add up! Whatchu talking bout Willis?! Somebody been drankin’! LSU 24, Ole Miss 21

South Carolina at Tennessee (-12)

The Cocks wore the Corn Cobbers OUT in 2022. Scored 60 something. Well, that was in Columbia, SC. This un here is up on Rocky Top. Spencer Rattler is at the top of the SEC QB pile as we speak. The Vols Joe Milton ain’t too shabby either. Revenge of the Vowels. Tennessee 31, South Carolina 28.

Alabama (-14.5) at Miss State

The Tide tussled with one Mississippi in Week Four. Now they have two Mississippi in Week Five. The Bullies will not be a push over in Cowbellville on a Satday night but Nickydemus’s Elephants will prevail. Alabama 30, State 17.

And down on the Plains…

Georgia (-14) at Auburn

Well well well! As R.L. Burnside used to proclaim. What have we here?! The Kirby Clan headed to East Alabama for a Saturday afternoon picnic. Piece of cake! 28 in a row. Oh how we fear and tremble! Make it 7 straight against the Tigers. Not so fast, my friend! Let’s turn it back 81 years…

GEORGIA SUFFERS ITS FIRST DEFEAT; Auburn Ends Bulldogs’ String of 15 Victories and Ruins Their Rose Bowl Hopes TUMBLING GEORGIA FROM THE NATION’S NO. 1 POSITION Georgia Upset by Auburn, 27-13, After Fifteen Straight Triumphs.

Columbus, Ga., Nov. 21, 1942- -Georgia lost today to brilliant and under-rated Auburn, 27 — 13, and the crash of America’s No. 1 football team probably resounded all the way to Pasadena, Calif. 

🎶 Lightning striking again… 🎶

Upset special number TWO!

Auburn 27, Georgia 20.

I saw Lightning Lou Christie a couple of times. At a Big Bam Summer Show and, oddly enough, at the Thomasville, AL High School Gymnasium. I was in the company of Reg Albritton and Miss Peggy Jean Tait at the Clarke County show . God bless em both! Those were the days! Dancing. Parking. Singing along to American Pie. Maybe having a cold one, or ten. Bless y’all’s hearts! Be safe out there and love your neighbor. Peace out!
Take us home, Mary Hopkin…

“Once upon a time there was a tavern
Where we used to raise a glass or two
Remember how we laughed away the hours
Think of all the great things we would do?

… Those were the days, my friend
We thought they’d never end
We’d sing and dance forever and a day
We’d live the life we choose
We’d fight and never lose
For we were young and sure to have our way
La-la-la-da-da-da 
La-la-la-da-da-da 
Da-da-da-da, la-da-da-da-da…”

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