Now at www.okchistory.com: The Twitty Burger and south OKC

[papaOU]

There is an article in the Oklahoman Archives about Conway Twitty and Bill Anderson owning the Po' Folks franchises in Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle.

[Generals64]

There is an article in the Oklahoman Archives about Conway Twitty and Bill Anderson owning the Po' Folks franchises in Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle.

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Twitty was an investing partner as were other country entertainers. The concept was good at the time but for some reason it just wouldn't work..

[Prunepicker]

Twitty was an investing partner as were other country entertainers. The
concept was good at the time but for some reason it just wouldn't work.

Here's why I think restaurants that were popular suddenly die away. I've
noticed the when a restaurant has a long wait or a seat, that restaurant
tends to remain busy because people will wait. Why? Because the food is
good, or perceived to be good because of the crowd.

Many one time busy restaurants cut their throats by moving to a larger
location. Suddenly there's no wait, because there's plenty of room. But
the clincher is this. Since there's no longer a line to get in, it's perceived
that the food isn't as good as it was, even if it's better.

Having a line to get into the restaurant is a very good thing.

I'll bet if Ken moves his steakhouse, Amber, OK, to a larger place he'll be
out of business in 6 months.

[Generals64]

Here's why I think restaurants that were popular suddenly die away. I've
noticed the when a restaurant has a long wait or a seat, that restaurant
tends to remain busy because people will wait. Why? Because the food is
good, or perceived to be good because of the crowd.

Many one time busy restaurants cut their throats by moving to a larger
location. Suddenly there's no wait, because there's plenty of room. But
the clincher is this. Since there's no longer a line to get in, it's perceived
that the food isn't as good as it was, even if it's better.

Having a line to get into the restaurant is a very good thing.

I'll bet if Ken moves his steakhouse, Amber, OK, to a larger place he'll be
out of business in 6 months.

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I agree 100%...I opened my first variety store and had many mega bargains we could only let so many people in at a time due to the size of the store....We ran over $6,000.00 that day.....Maybe I should try that again....Oh yeah, I think we need to have a meeting at Ken's in Amber someday....Huh???

[Prunepicker]

I agree 100%... I opened my first variety store and had many mega bargains
we could only let so many people in at a time due to the size of the store...
We ran over $6,000.00 that day... Maybe I should try that again... Oh yeah,
I think we need to have a meeting at Ken's in Amber someday... Huh?

There's something about a crowd that causes people to lose their senses.

Okay, about Ken's. How about tomorrow?
I'd gladly pay but Ken doesn't take credit cards.

[Generals64]

There's something about a crowd that causes people to lose their senses.

Okay, about Ken's. How about tomorrow?
I'd gladly pay but Ken doesn't take credit cards.

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That's O.K., I do....you can get everyone in the crowds bill with your Credit Card....I still have the machines.....Next????

[kevinpate]

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Twitty was an investing partner as were other country entertainers. The concept was good at the time but for some reason it just wouldn't work..

Broke my heart, and saddened my tummy, when Po' Folks went away.
The one on Lindsay in Norman was some good eatin' in its day.

[Prunepicker]

That's O.K., I do... you can get everyone in the crowds bill with your Credit
Card... I still have the machines... Next?

Let's see... I've got it right here... or is it there? Would someone mind using
there's until I can find where I put mine.

Okay, this is scary. Prunette is sitting here reading a book while I'm typing
and watching the World Serious. She's not seen anything I've written and
just said, "I took it and hid it!"

I give up.

[kevinpate]

... She's not seen anything I've written and
just said, "I took it and hid it!"

I give up.

Suspect her next statement is "About time"

[Prunepicker]

Suspect her next statement is "About time"

You better duck behind that couch!

As a matter of fact she said I've had it long enough and is going to call
the Fed tomorrow and show them where the problem is.

So there!

[papaOU]

Which was first and which was better?

Po' Folks

Cracker Barrel

[kevinpate]

Which was first and which was better?

Po' Folks

Cracker Barrel

Don't recall which came first, but suspect it was PF.

I've enjoyed both, very much so. However, if I could choose to have either one open up a nice stroll down the street from me, I'd choose for Po' Folks to come back, in a heartbeat.

[Generals64]

Broke my heart, and saddened my tummy, when Po' Folks went away.
The one on Lindsay in Norman was some good eatin' in its day.

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Their Fried Chicken was really good and they had a Pan Fried Steak that was outta here.....Gosh Kevin...We agree on something.....

[papaOU]

My favorite (minus desserts) from both was/is the cream gravy over rice.........

[kevinpate]

Nevah evah had a bad meal from Po Folks or Cracker Barrell.
I don't eat out much these days, but I sure find myself wishing I could turn back some clocks

[Generals64]

Nevah evah had a bad meal from Po Folks or Cracker Barrell.
I don't eat out much these days, but I sure find myself wishing I could turn back some clocks

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I don't do Cracker Barrell...I asked for Biscuits and Gravy and they brought out Biscuits with Grits on them......Duh????It really looked nasty......Drank my coffee and paid the tab and left.

[Prunepicker]

I don't do Cracker Barrel... I asked for Biscuits and Gravy and they brought
out Biscuits with Grits on them... Duh? It really looked nasty... Drank my
coffee and paid the tab and left.

Cracker Barrel isn't consistent. Something is wrong when the beans and
greens can be better in Albuquerque than in Asheville.

[TeriOKC]

I remember the house that was mentioned previously in this thread, the one with the patio on the roof on S. Villa. All southsiders seem to know their streets and landmarks!

Funny you mention Velton Lang, General. I remember him well when he worked for Rudy Pybas. My Daddy was the butcher there for years before he retired back in 1981.

Teri

[Prunepicker]

I remember the house that was mentioned previously in this thread, the
one with the patio on the roof on S. Villa. All southsiders seem to know
their streets and landmarks!

Funny you mention Velton Lang, General. I remember him well when he
worked for Rudy Pybas. My Daddy was the butcher there for years before
he retired back in 1981.

Teri

I drove over that yard in my '60 Renault. Hey! It was stickin' out and I
was drivin' in a straight line.

Glad to know you're alive. We're still waiting for you to make a get
together.

[Generals64]

I remember the house that was mentioned previously in this thread, the one with the patio on the roof on S. Villa. All southsiders seem to know their streets and landmarks!

Funny you mention Velton Lang, General. I remember him well when he worked for Rudy Pybas. My Daddy was the butcher there for years before he retired back in 1981.

Teri

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Velton was originally from Dickson, Oklahoma and he and my uncle ran around together through their childhood days. Knew Velton forever. He worked for Twitty for a long time. Godd guy. Don't know what happened to him though. How are you doing? We really miss you and your in put....

[Generals64]

I drove over that yard in my '60 Renault. Hey! It was stickin' out and I
was drivin' in a straight line.

Glad to know you're alive. We're still waiting for you to make a get
together.

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Hey, if that Avatar is her picture we may have to move the meeting place to the north side of town...Just Kidding in case the lady General is reading this....

[Prunepicker]

Velton was originally from Dickson, Oklahoma and he and my uncle ran around
together through their childhood days. Knew Velton forever. He worked for
Twitty for a long time. Good guy. Don't know what happened to him though.
How are you doing? We really miss you and your in put...

Ain't Dickson about 10 minutes west of Mannsville? Or is it 30 minutes south
of Sulphur?

Since he ran around with your uncle did he spend some time at the McAllister
Retirement Center?

Teri, start showin' up!

[Prunepicker]

Hey, if that Avatar is her picture we may have to move the meeting place to
the north side of town... Just Kidding in case the lady General is reading
this...

Does the Lady General have a computer? If so I've got a lot of questions to
ask her. I mean a lot. Almost within a thousand of Prunette, who thinks
I really go drinking with you, of which I'm not allowed for any reason.

I can't win. Neither will you if they ever meet each other. I mean we will
never have a chance at anything.

Wanna go drinkin'? I promise not to tell, especially Lady General. Bourbon?
Works for me. Even if it's cheap.

[papaOU]

Wanna go drinkin'? I promise not to tell, especially Lady General. Bourbon?
Works for me. Even if it's cheap.[/QUOTE]

Are you saying you're a cheap drunk?

Gotta sister?

[papaOU]

I remember the house that was mentioned previously in this thread, the one with the patio on the roof on S. Villa. All southsiders seem to know their streets and landmarks!

Funny you mention Velton Lang, General. I remember him well when he worked for Rudy Pybas. My Daddy was the butcher there for years before he retired back in 1981.

Teri

So the name's Teri, but the picture is of Betty?

What was her last name?