One of the last examples of Americana

"BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather" (bugeyedacura) 05/17/2014 at 19:56 • Filed to: None

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Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 05/17/2014 at 19:58

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My town has a drive-in theater that is now used as a swap meet / flea market lot.

Manuél Ferrari > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 05/17/2014 at 19:59

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I heard drive ins and making a comeback!

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 05/17/2014 at 19:59

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My theory is that those are dying off because too many people in huge SUVs are pulling in and blocking everyone's view.

D > Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura 05/17/2014 at 20:00

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Same. The flea market makes enough money to actually own the lot

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura 05/17/2014 at 20:00

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That's so sad :( this one almost shut down during the reel to digital transition. Luckily people donated enough to make the jump and allow them to redo the facilities :D

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Manuél Ferrari 05/17/2014 at 20:02

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I can only hope! If one day I have the disposable income, I'd open one :D

M54B30 > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 05/17/2014 at 20:03

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My wife and I used to go to one in Fairborn, Ohio. They're cool until you get stuck next to somebody with straight pipes on a truck who keeps it running for air conditioning.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 05/17/2014 at 20:04

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This one actually has a sloping lot so that it's not as huge of an issue. It's like stadium seating for cars! Lol

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 05/17/2014 at 20:06

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That's a great idea, actually.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > M54B30 05/17/2014 at 20:07

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I say stuff to people like that. I don't care. And if they won't. Then I either ask them to move or I move myself.

Manuél Ferrari > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 05/17/2014 at 20:10

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I read that the crazy high cost of taking the family out to do stuff is making drive ins attractive again in some towns. Makes sense!

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 05/17/2014 at 20:13

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Yeah. It's a life saver when you're here in a Civic lol

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Manuél Ferrari 05/17/2014 at 20:15

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Dude. $37, my wife and I get to see 2 movies, and also got drinks, popcorn, fries, and a funnel cake.

jkm7680 > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 05/17/2014 at 20:19

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Where is this amazingness? If eating was allowed in/on my car, I would for sure bring the lady friend.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > jkm7680 05/17/2014 at 20:22

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The Family Drive-In in Stephens City. 45 minutes West on 66 and 10 minutes North on 81. Dude! You gotta come out sometime.

jkm7680 > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 05/17/2014 at 20:25

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It's a good hour and a bit away from me. I'll definitely tell the parents about it , they hate going to the Amc theaters in their area.

Thanks for sharing about it though, If I had money I'd support them staying in business.

Manuél Ferrari > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 05/17/2014 at 20:29

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You had me at funnel cake!

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > jkm7680 05/17/2014 at 20:33

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Hey man. Any time you wanna go, just let me know. We'll caravan.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Manuél Ferrari 05/17/2014 at 20:38

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You live anywhere near Winchester, VA? Lol

jkm7680 > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 05/17/2014 at 20:41

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Coolio!

There's probably that one guy with a Bro truck in the front row, Haha.

Leadbull > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 05/17/2014 at 20:42

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I've actually got one nearby, too.

Manuél Ferrari > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 05/17/2014 at 21:00

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I'm just a couple thousand miles away in So Cal. Not far at all if I drive gumball style ;)

The Compromiser > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 05/17/2014 at 21:59

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I grew up 4 blocks from one. Alot of memories. A metric shittonne in fact. They stored dumpsters in it. now it's a dead flat property. I see it now nearly every day. The wife used to work in one about 30-40 minutes away. It was the total old school package. We've been once or twice. Trying to figure out how to go with the kids...

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 05/17/2014 at 22:08

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I remember going to one all the time as a little kid in my dad's Tahoe. The one we went to is still open and we keep making plans to go back with a bunch of friends, but it never happens.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/18/2014 at 01:34

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Make the time. Totally worth it buddy.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 05/18/2014 at 02:36

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Load a bunch of my friends into my dad's truck

Park in the back because it's a tall vehicle and I'm not a dick

Sit in bed on a bunch of blankets and enjoy the night

Yes, this sounds delightful