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When I say Kansas City, most people think Kansas. But the real deal is in Missouri. The turn of the century classic across the river from it’s younger sibling that spawned generations of blues and world famous barbeque. The other place is called KCK and you’d know that if you were from Missouri. Kansas City…
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Fantastic post Randy! It’s inspiring to see you share your story in such an open and heartfelt way. The photos that go along, especially of you as a kid and your family now, are moving. I’d love to meet Mark too, sometime, but not necessarily the drinks from his friends. (lightweight) Great story and thanks for sharing. Now about the BBQ, not cool. I’m starving right now and that was torture. Delicious torture.
Hey Randy,
Isn’t it great going back to the places that are small memories, to see how they are different and, yet, ghosts of the same?
Favorite barbecue, hands down, is my husband’s. A recipe he got from his step dad.
Jackie
Wow. This brought back some memories. I have been really busy and am just now catching up on your posts.
Now that picture of you in front of the house is the stronger memory I have of you although I barely remember the house. You look about the age you were when Grandpa Siveright and your Dad “accidently” shot Santa Claus one Christmas. Now that I think about it, that was at your house in North KC a year or two later.
Is that the old Van Brunt Church? I remember it with windows (although it looks like original windows have been bricked in.) If so, I spent many a service there. That is where Great Grandpa Kepple preached for so many years, and where his funeral was held. More people attended than could get in the place and so when we got there people were standing on the sidewalk and in the parking lot. Later, Dad bought his white/gold 58 Chevy from Grandma and I drove it through my high school years before heading off to Texas.
I love the pictures of your Dad and Auntie Gwen. Especially the one of him laughing. That is my most-ready image of your Dad. His smile and that unique laugh he has. Of course, no picture of Gwen is authentic unless it presents her with cigarette in hand.
Barbeque? I love it all. Memphis, Carolinas, Kansas City and of course, Texas barbeque. Sonny Bryan’s in Dallas, The Mt Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Huntsville, just to begin a long list.
Have a great week.
Bob… Really appreciate you taking the time to visit the blog and leave your comments.
Yes, that is indeed the church on Van Brunt. I remember those walls so very well. Learned to ride my bike there as I mentioned in my post.
Yes, the photo of my Dad laughing. That’s the man we all love. He does have a great laugh, much like Clifford! And you’re right about Aunt Gwen. She is a tried and true smoker and no photo would be complete without that cigarette. Very authentic, huh?
And Barbeque. I hope that I have more time in my life to travel and experience all the amazing barbeque in Memphis and Texas. I watch Diners, Drive-ins and Dives (Triple D) and he’s always hitting these amazing BBQ joints across the country.
Thanks so much Bob!
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who hoo Randy thank you so much for being a fan! Super impressive. Love it. Love Jocey