Not just any fast food, but McDonald's. And not just any McDonald's, but the first McDonald's ever constructed in my hometown. It's the trifecta, people, and I'm not happy.
It seems that under the guise of progress, the owners of the first established McDonald's in Huntsville, AL have decided to remodel. That in itself is no crime. However, as part of the renovation, they are removing the original sign, a freaking LANDMARK of the Huntsville skyline.
This sign has been there since 1963. And my research tells me that it's one of two still in operation. And now it's being torn down to be shipped to a vintage sign museum in Ohio. Ohio? WTF?Sigh. I know that things change. And I know it's just a sign. And if I'm perfectly honest, it never was my favorite McDonald's and I haven't been there in years. But it was just the idea that it was so unique, and one of the things that made my hometown, MY hometown. And now, it's gone. To Ohio. (WHY OHIO!?) There is a similarly nostalgiac sign at the Arby's across town.
(Full disclosure, that is not the actual sign.)
If I get wind that they are even thinking of tearing it down, fast forward to me chaining myself to it.
So yesterday, I decided to go to McDonald's for lunch. In addition to my usual cheeseburger, large fry, and medium Coke...I purchased one small orange drink (no ice). After I got my order, I pulled to the front, exited my car, said a few words, and poured one out for the loss of my childhood and my homie Speedee.
RIP, brother.
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3 comments:
I think we should pay tribute to it when we go to H'ville the next time. I'm saddened too. I passed that sign many, many times on my way to the gay club, and it always put a smile in my already inebriated heart.
-C
Well said Foo - I fondly remember you taking swimming lessons in the shadow of that sign. I was so proud when you jumped off the diving board and swam to the edge. I can't remember the name of that hotel, but I think you wore a little bright green 1 piece bathing suit - you were so cute!!!!!! I am sure mom took us to McDonalds afterward for a treat. If we could only take vacations back in time......
Cynthia
That's right...I did take swimming lessons behind that McDonald's. I had forgotten. And yes, I was very cute. Remember that styrofoam bubble I wore on my back so I woudln't drown. I looked like a hunch back.
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