Banjo78
Joined: 07/19/2007
Posts: 4
Location: Rome, Georgia
Occupation: Roman

Recent Comments by Banjo78
Gas Prices
07/19/2007 10:01:24 PM
WHen the planet went into a cooling period in the 1970's, Al Gore was preaching about global cooling, giving the same reasons he gives now for global warming. And what was that he said about exaggerating the facts to raise awareness?
What makes me mad in Floyd County is...
07/19/2007 09:41:43 PM
Yeah... Those Jeffersons folks always seem to get something wrong. Great burgers though, even if it's not exactly what you ordered. And don't even get me started about the late night Krystal window. Wow! But on the plus side, I always seem to do well at Chic-fil-A, East Rome Taco Bell, and Papa Johns.
Rometown.411
07/19/2007 09:27:24 PM
I think it is safe to say that there are many degrees between not enforcing D.U.I. at all, and boasting the highest rate in the state. Anyhow, perhaps I came across pessimistically. I happen to adore both Rome and Floyd county, or else I would not choose to remain here. I take advantage of the rivers , trails and mountains more than most. I guess my complaint was aimed more at the downtown area than at the entire city. I just feel that we do not have the venues to attract the locals into the downtown community, let alone some of the artists who wish to share their work. I don't care to go "clubbing" or partying in the streets like some do in Atlanta. Nor do I wish to "destroy" someones family values by having a drink at the bar. But I would rather not be pulled over on my way home because my car was seen "parked on Broad Street after 10pm". Glad I decided against that 3rd beer. And how is anyone who attends a church affected by the goings on in a tavern in the evening? I don't see how that choice involves anyone else but me and the others in the bar. Unless it is just that someone else's will has been imposed upon mine. I do know however that the Allman Brothers Band played Frost Chapel in 1971. And that Dave Matthews played The River's Edge in the 90's. And even 2 or 3 years ago there were folks out on Broad on a Friday night. And also that perhaps all of us posting here have too much time on their hands.
Rometown.411
07/19/2007 07:11:55 AM
I think what this section is showing most is that right now there is nothing to do in Rome. Our police are overzealous, our drink prices are high and there is no good place to get them. There is nowhere to see a good band in Rome right now, and the churches don't want Y'all dancing anyway. Plus, we boast the highest D.U.I. conviction rate in the state, so I dare you to go downtown. The question people in Rome need to ask right now is what are they going to do about it? It wasn't always like this. There was a time when downtown actually had stuff happening. But the bars are all closing and folks are losing interest. I can just imagine what our Berry students think of the "Between the Rivers" district. They all go back to Atlanta to have some fun. Or is this exactly what people here want?