West Virginia Elections

[bjarvis]

Our drive to & from the trailer this weekend through West Virginia was highly amusing: there are vast numbers of election campaign signs for local, municipal and statewide offices but none whatsoever for federal offices. Thus, the signs, names and offices changed every half-hour or so as we made our way across the state.

For example, Sandy Holepit is running against Jim Nabors for magistrate. "Sandy Holepit" sounds like a character out of an unpublished Dickens reject; and I thought Jim Nabors was dead. :-)

My favourite though was a chap ironically named Randy Minor running for family court judge. You can't make these things up.

Comments

[allanh.livejournal.com]

I thought Jim Nabors was dead. :-)

You might want to check that with Mr. Nabors personally. :)

http://www.jimnabors.com/

[bjarvis.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I did a Google search when we returned home but that was the thought running through my head when I saw the roadside signs. Of course, when we finally found a billboard with a photo of the candidate, we had proof that it wasn't the same guy.

Draw your own conclusions.

[allanh.livejournal.com]

Although a good 18 years ago, I really did see Jim Nabors walk into a San Mateo Denny's very late at night after one of his concerts at the Circle Star Theatre in San Carlos. He was gracious and polite ... and so was the very handsome man on his arm.

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

Speaking of odd names ... The manager of the Discount Tire in Brenham is Key Curl:)

[billeyler.livejournal.com]

Very scary! Danny and I were just talking tonight about visiting NW West Virginia, where hoards of my mountain relatives live. I know none of my relatives on my mother's side are vaguely interesting in politics, but your tale was funny, nevertheless!

[tennisnutzo.livejournal.com]

Now now...I want you to leave my home state alone! We are very serious about our politics and will manipulate any election to prove it. Holepit for Magistrate! :-P

Sandy Holepit

[(Anonymous)]

Hi! I'm the lady in question. Would you believe I am mostly Irish. Holepit is my husband's name and it is a shortened Czech name. I have a good sense of humor and frankly the name is unforgettable.

Sandy Holepit

[(Anonymous)]

P.S., I WON!

Re: Sandy Holepit

[bjarvis.livejournal.com]

Fantastic!