People Index

Ball caps

Beer, wine, and liquor

Bill Bowers Cove

Campfires

Cars, trucks, and bikes

Halloween at Marie's

Horseshoe games

Horseshoe tournaments

Hunting and fishing

Lake Nottely

On the road

Peace signs

Pets

Show and tell

Snow days

Sunshine

The early days 1978

Up close

Wheels

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Boys

Girls

Men

Women

Couples

Friends

Kids

Teenagers

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Trout Camp games

Trout Camp kids

Trout Camp parties

Trout Camp by the river

The Big Rock

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Cape Hatteras

Cedar Mountain

Gary Johnson's Store

Halloween at Ricky's

Pickle Bash

Toga parties

Women at the End of the Pavement

Maybe a dozen women were regulars at the End of the Pavement. These tough ladies kept the men in line.

Other interesting women graced us with their presence through the years -- some for an hour, others for a year or two.

Two sisters

Brenda and Marie raised children, worked hard, took care of their husbands, and still managed to hang out at the End of the Pavement. Both were excellent horseshoe players.

Brenda always had a smile, was easy going, and good-hearted.

Marie was usually scowling at someone -- but it didn't mean anything because she was really a good person.

It was hard to get a smile out of Marie -- especially when a camera was in her face. These two sisters played a big part in the story of the End of the Pavement.

Teresa, Jan, Jill, and Gwen

Gwen was graying and the rest of us probably were, too. The rich brown color of mine came out of a box.

Women banded together at the End of the Pavement. We didn't care a lot about make up or fancy clothes. We liked flannel shirts and blue jeans.

The women kept the men in line, watched over the children, and ran off any slutty whores that tried to worm their way in.

Cat fights at the End of the Pavement were far and few between. Maybe a few screaming matches occured, but not many fights.

I do remember one. This poor misguided girl liked pain -- or so people said. She would keep on and on until she got someone riled up enough to throw a punch. One day I watched her get beat into the ground. By the time we got her up, she was limping and had a black eye. The pitiful girl needed therapy that we weren't able to provide.

Trish, Crystal, Samantha, and Darlene

These four women were definitely End of the Pavement regulars. Even though they are younger, they grew up throwing shoes and partying with us older people.

Trish was Gwen and Gomer's daughter. She seemed destined to become a photographer. Trish was usually in the right place at the right time -- perfect for photography.

Crystal was a blonde with a heart of gold. We all agreed that she was a sweetheart. She was always so respectful and kind -- but she could party down like no other when in the mood. It just was not a party without Crystal.

Samantha, a redhead, was Trish's oldest daughter, Gwen and Gomer's first grandchild. She was an End of the Pavement baby for sure.

I don't know if she was conceived there, but it would not surprise me.

That was Darlene on the far right -- she was one of my favorite people. She was beautiful inside and out.

Diane and Marie

I took several pictures of these ladies on this day at the End of the Pavement. One is on the Girls page.

Janice and Brenda

Brenda and I relaxed on a sunny day at the End of the Pavement. We were both available to be designated drivers.

I drank occassionally but I don't think Brenda ever did.

When I decided to pitch one, I went all out and had a hangover for days. The high was not worth the misery. See pictures of me turning up liquor bottles.

Alice watches a horseshoe tournament

Alice was Gwen's sister and she was married to George. She was a successful business woman with a good head on her shoulders. She could literally light up the night sky!

If you want to know more, visit Runway Fireworks in Copperhill, Tennessee.

Trisha, Shelly, Darlene, and Kathy

Trisha and Shelly were not around a whole lot but when they were we had a ball. Of course Darlene and Kathy were regulars.

Sherry at the End of the Pavement

Sherry must have been out in the rain. Even with wet hair, she was cute as a button.

Gail in black and white

Gail was fun loving and outgoing. She had a sense for business and could play a mean poker hand.

One time I worked for her as a photographer's assistant doing glamour shots. She handled marketing and sales.

I did whatever the photographer needed me to do. I carried equipment, put little kids in baskets, dressed them up in fancy clothes, and changed out backdrops. There was too much traveling for me so I quit after a couple of weeks. Still, it was an experience I never forgot.

Genie in a halter top

Genie was one of the prettiest girls ever. And she was good-hearted, too. Most of the girls at the End of the Pavement were sweet and behaved themselves. If they did not, the older women ran them off.

Retha better known as Mugs

This lady was around a couple of times. I never got to know her but I did get this photo. Lot's of different people stopped by the End of the Pavement. Some we knew and some we didn't.

Sharon, Crystal, and Charlene with colorful umbrellas

A rainy day did not stop the tournaments. We braved rain, freezing temperatures, and humid hot spells to play horseshoe games.

Susan at the End of the Pavement

Lots of pretty girls hung around at the End of the Pavement. This was Susan. She dated Timmy for awhile in the late 1980s or early '90s. Look at those high-waisted mom jeans! We all wore them.

Jan, Deborah, Amy, and Julie

I met Deborah, Amy, and Julie in the late 1970s -- the early days after my arrival in Union County. We were all End of the Pavement regulars -- except Amy. She did not come around very often -- she was off doing her own thing.

Amy was Deborah's daughter. I met Amy when she was a toddler just starting to walk.

Look at those little shoes in Deb's hand -- they had to be Adrian's. He must have been two or three, probably asleep in the car. Julie also had a toddler at that time. He was probably tucked in right beside Adrian.

Stacey at the End of the Pavement

Stacey was the sweetest woman. She was very soft spoken and never said a bad word about anyone. Stacey had a really nice voice -- she could have been a radio announcer.

Cricket with gold earrings

Cricket was a beautiful, fun-loving woman. She had a big smile and a generous laugh that could light up a room.

Deborah and Jan

Deborah and I enjoyed each other's company at the End of the Pavement.

Ann and Gwen in 1996

I did not know what to make of Ann when I first met her. She was a few years older and probably a whole lot wiser than the rest of us. It took a few months, but eventually we became great buddies.

Ann worked in town and had to dress up everyday in panty hose and nice clothes but on the weekends she went casual like the rest of us. Ann looked good in dresses or jogging pants.

She also was easy going and loved to laugh. Everyone liked to have someone like that around. We had Ann and were glad of it.

Shannon, Dawn, and Trish

The End of the Pavement was a place to relax and to have fun. These three girls seem to be enjoying themselves although Shannon looks a little bored.

Ben and Gwen at the End of the Pavement

Cindy, better known as Ben, was married to Darrell. They had two boys that we all adored.

Ben was a character, always finding something to do. She did not sit still very often -- running after her sons and keeping up with Darrell kept her busy. Ben was always full of energy.

Erika and Lisa looked at my photo album.

Lots of beautiful women visited the End of the Pavement.

Trish, Jill, and baby

That baby was getting a lot of attention.

Tammy and Leanne

These two pretty ladies had fun at the End of the Pavement.

Angie had a big smile.

She was a pretty girl with a fun-loving personality. Angie did not come around the End of the Pavement very often but when she did, we were glad to see her.

Carolyn with golden earrings

We would go to a party then end up back at Carolyn's house on Shot Gun Alley. She would fix sandwiches and we would talk into the wee hours of the morning. Lots of times I spent the night on her couch.

Karen Winkler and her little girl

Karen was a lot of fun. She was around a lot in the old days. I think her maiden name was Hedden.

Judy Dyer Worley

Christal was glued to Judy's hip.

Judy was a whole lot of fun. She could out drink any man and still keep going. She did not hang around the End of the Pavement but I am including her here anyway.

Judy, Terry, and Christal

Christal was a cutie. Look at that baby waving at me.

When she was born, they lived above Bunker Hill Store Garage which was not a safe haven for children. There was a long fight of stairs up to the front door. Highway 76 was about 5 feet from the building. The garage was noisy. There was no yard for playing outdoors.

When Judy found a copperhead in her kitchen sink they decided to find another place. The snake climbed up the sink drain -- at least 10 feet straight up. I would have moved, too!