If you like moonpies you should come to Louisiana for Mardi Gras. They are big throws from the floats along with lots of other things. Anyway Mardi Gras is a lot of fun. Angie

My folks are from Tennessee, but I was born and raised here in St. Petersburg, Florida and have never left, but I have always known about Moon Pies and Grapette and Nehi. I'm surprised that they aren't everywhere. Bobbie Fowler

I hear woman, including my mother, who will not swear say "Well I'll Swannee" all of the time. At least once a month. DeAnna Knoxville TN

In a message dated 9/25/99 8:10:53 AM Central Daylight Time, KAT3946429@aol.com writes: << She gave me the strangest look! I tried to explain, but I was so dumfounded that I even said it, that I am sure I seemed like a blubbering idiot. We were living in Chicago at the time and she was a native You-Guys Chicago lady. LOL Nina >> I swanee, Nina, I loved reading this, well as the ole saying goes, you can take us out of East TN but you can't take East TN out of us. Now don't any of you be writing to tell me I misquoted this, I know it is country. Georgia in TX

In a message dated 9/25/99 10:04:36 AM Eastern Daylight Time, fhoffman@esper.com writes: << I would like to ask if anyone remembers Paul Rosenbalm having a restaurant in Manardville?? >> I don't remember the restaurants but I have heard several people talk about them. I understand there were a few heated debates in the one at the Courthouse near election time. Some things never change. Chip

Anybody ever head anyone say the expression "Cool Beans"? It seems to be used as an expression of surprise or more recently to denote something good. Chip

Chip-the poll was great! I've been a lurker for a few months..soon after subscribing I realized I had been researching a mistaken identity in Union County. Meant to unsubscribe but have really enjoyed the list! Maybe someday my research will lead me back to Union Co. By the way, Moon Pies & RC colas are still big over here in West Tenn too! Debbie Memphis

In a message dated 09/25/1999 9:02:29 AM Eastern Daylight Time, PARSONS208@aol.com writes: > Guess > it's okay for them to swear. TOOOOOOOOO funny. I've heard others remark about this saying, and I'm totally shocked. The day I "accidentally" used it was when my friend arrived unexpectedly. She gave me the strangest look! I tried to explain, but I was so dumfounded that I even said it, that I am sure I seemed like a blubbering idiot. We were living in Chicago at the time and she was a native You-Guys Chicago lady. LOL Nina

In a message dated 09/24/1999 11:06:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time, KAT3946429@aol.com writes: << My mother uses some strange phrase which I've never heard anyone but her EVER say (and about 10 years ago, I accidentally used), "Well, I'll Swannee." Isn't that the strangest phrase you've ever heard? Again, Chip, you are the BEST and this site is now and will be forever, my FAVORITE. Nina Morton T. >> Nina, that's an old saying.........still used by many today here in Central Virginia. When I first heard it, I asked the lady "You'll what?" I didn't know it means "I'll swear." I have NEVER heard a man use it though! Guess it's okay for them to swear. Carol

In a message dated 9/25/99 7:07:29 AM Eastern Daylight Time, FSue31@aol.com writes: << Do you know any of the gentlemen that would sit on the store porch and whittle the time away and just chat with their neighbors? >> Actually I knew them all. My dad has been in business in Union County for more than 30 years. I used to go on service calls with him and really kind of got to know most all the old folks. (Shoffner, Dykes, Sharp, Sherittz, and several other names) Another passtime for them was trading pocket knives. One would say "Whatta ya got to tade on?" And both would pull out knives. Have a great weekend yall', Chip

www.moonpie.com The site now has a Moon-Pie locator, so you can find a store near you. Chip Union County TnGenWeb

In a message dated 9/24/99 10:38:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time, smercer@bledsoe.net writes: << He always comes out of there with a box of pies right off the line.. soft and yummy >> Your son is my new hero! Chip PS A friend told me that Moon-Pies are also marketed under the name Scooter Pies up North. I'm not sure though, I'd have to see one of these Scooter Pies.

No I am not familiar with the card game, but I am sure it was fun. The reason that store has so many memories for me is because my first stop there was after my fathers burial at Taylors Grove cemetery.With each visit to the cemetery we would stop there.Do you know any of the gentlemen that would sit on the store porch and whittle the time away and just chat with their neighbors?Things like that are lost in todays society.I will never forget the friendly people of union county and coles store. Sue

Renee, Maybe someone will send you a box, the tide has turned and my husband goes to the grocery store now. I think we do have Moon Pies down here or we did. When my children were in their teens I either had then home and had them try them or I found some here? My children were raised in FL they think I am in a little different, my dau. lives in GA now and she is learning all the stuff I grew up with. Ann ----- Original Message ----- From: ha ha he he <GIGGLESNGAGGLES@webtv.net> To: <TNUNION-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, September 24, 1999 6:53 PM Subject: Re: Poll Notice 2 > Ok , I am really feeling the like the odd one out here! I have no clue > as to what a moon pie is or was????? My family was originally from Union > County (CApps,Haynes,Boruff) but moved to Mich. in the late 1930's. So > is this moonpie thing a Tennessee orderb,kinda like the roadkill > appetizer! LOL!!!! Please clue me in!!!! > Thanks, Renee:-)) > > > ==== TNUNION Mailing List ==== > How to unsubscribe. > Send a message to TNUNION-L-request@rootsweb.com that contains (in the body of the message) the command unsubscribe > >

Many years ago the big card game that I can remember in tennessee is Rook does any one still play it? No one has ever heard of it up here. Pat Susan & Frank Ruman wrote: > << Do you remember > the name of that card game they used to play? >> > > Is it euchre ? > > Susan > > ==== TNUNION Mailing List ==== > Got any material to submit to the website? Any kind of cemetary list that you have transcribed over the years.

Chip & all, Ghost stories abound in E. Tenn., I have a book somewhere but in Knoxville and it is true, some night there were lights that seem to dance over the stream down the hill. Go Northshore to what is now called Glenmary but was Duncan Road and it that Wrights Ferry? The private drive down Duncan Road with several houses only has this well known story, I cannot remember it exactly although I lived on Duncan Road. This was just accepted as part of the way it is (past tense for then).. I think it was something to do with the witch of Duncan Road or Wrights Ferry? I have seen the lights and everyone else has also, people think you are nuts when you admit it. I do not think anyone has explained this particular story. Chip perhaps you can find out or someone on here knows? Thanks, Ann

I still play Rook. There just isn't anyone else left that wants to play! P. Mitchell -----Original Message----- From: Patricia Graves Reagan <pgreagan@execpc.com> To: TNUNION-L@rootsweb.com <TNUNION-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Friday, September 24, 1999 11:33 PM Subject: Re: Card Game >Many years ago the big card game that I can remember in tennessee is Rook does any one still play it? No one has >ever heard of it up here. > >Pat > >Susan & Frank Ruman wrote: > >> << Do you remember >> the name of that card game they used to play? >> >> >> Is it euchre ? >> >> Susan >> >> ==== TNUNION Mailing List ==== >> Got any material to submit to the website? Any kind of cemetary list that you have transcribed over the years. > > >==== TNUNION Mailing List ==== >Got any stories to tell? The Union County TnGenWeb Site is in search of stories about Union County Families from yesteryear. > >

Hi, Just took the poll, it was fun. I am from Knoxville and most of my long line of ancestors and immediate family had the brains to stay in the hills. I did answer your question about RC Cola, I have had RC, I do not like it (very sweet) my Mother thought anything stronger than an oatmeal cookie would kill her "little ones" so I waited and I do not Moon Pies either. My husband born in AL lived everywhere and would up in Knoxville at Central High and UT loves RC and he likes Moon Pies. He likes a lot of really unusual food, scrambled eggs with brains, white gravy, and all that stuff. Thanks for the Poll it was fun. Ann P.

<< Do you remember the name of that card game they used to play? >> Is it euchre ? Susan

ok now you guys are really getting me curious about these darn MOONPIES!!! I guess I will have to venture out to the local Wal-mart and see if I can find such a thing here in Mich. I will let ya guys know if I have such luck,and if so what I think about them. Maybe a new habit for me??? Gee the way you guys talk about them make me feel like I have missed out on a gold mine all my life! LOL Renee