A Southern Phenomenon

Tonight we went to have dinner...at the fish camp. "Fish Camp?" you say. If you are from the south, you know what I am talking about. If you are not, you should visit one. We went to the "Flounder". The place cracks me up. There are so many things about that place that are quirky! My sister and I had a conversation before we went about the time we should go. We both agreed that since it was so cold (and today it was cold!), the place would be packed. And sure enough, at 5:30 it was full. What is it about the cold weather that sends people running to the fish camp. Is it the hot oyster stew? On the way there, Anna said, "mama, I don't want to go there because it's full of old people!" hahaha If you get there early enough, you can go inside this long hallway where you wait in line for your table. If not, you are one of the unlucky ones that have to form the line out the door. Tonight, they had these little heaters plugged in along the hallway so that when you finally made it inside, you could thaw yourself out. The menu...well, it's seafood. My most favorite part is that after they bring your drinks, they put a big pitcher of tea and a big pitcher of ice on the table. The good ice. The shaved ice. So your tea is perfect every time. The only thing that I don't understand is that if you order a soft drink, you get one can...and that's it. No refills. Invest in a fountain machine why don't you. I have two caffeine sensitive kids who really needed to have sprite tonight. The food is great. I get the broiled shrimp. Not because I'm trying to be good (that's almost impossible there) I just really like shrimp. Their slaw is almost as good as mine. A little too sweet so if you get and order of pickled onions to go on top, it makes it just about right. And their fries...well, they look like Orida. It's one big room so if you have screaming kids, and we always do, you're not the only one. Sound like a ball of joy and good food? Then you should check'em out. But you can only go Wed thru Sat. They are closed the rest of the week. I just get a kick out of southern traditions. I wonder if there are fish camps out west? or up north? Just curious. Bet they are not called fish camps...