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[BMF]

I’d expect nothing less from a LCDR.

As for Perry, 2 days wasn’t enough to get real familiar with the area. Didn’t look like there’s a whole bunch of options.

Make it TWO safety violations!!

 

[g8r.tom]

Perry is a quiet town. Not a lot going on. Driven through it many times.

 

[URGatorBait]

I'm going to Perry, FL next week to be the safety officer for the 7 counties we're cleaning up - the boss told me, "We've already had 4 significant safety incidents." lol My football season is essentially over with though, I'll be working 7 days/week 12+ hr days (that "hr" was for Ox). @CGgater is working this as well, hopefully I'll cross paths with him somewhere in one of the counties - just for fun I'll gig him with a safety violation!

Also - anyone familiar with Perry? I've driven through multiple times going to Tallahassee, but have never stayed there.

Lots of meth. You'll love it

 

[Gatorhunter]

Also - anyone familiar with Perry? I've driven through multiple times going to Tallahassee, but have never stayed there.

I Work in Perry a couple days a week. Not a lot there. A few decent places to eat. Deal’s oyster house is probably the best.

 

[secgator]

I'm going to Perry, FL next week to be the safety officer for the 7 counties we're cleaning up - the boss told me, "We've already had 4 significant safety incidents." lol My football season is essentially over with though, I'll be working 7 days/week 12+ hr days (that "hr" was for Ox). @CGgater is working this as well, hopefully I'll cross paths with him somewhere in one of the counties - just for fun I'll gig him with a safety violation!

Also - anyone familiar with Perry? I've driven through multiple times going to Tallahassee, but have never stayed there.

If you like Italian food--Mama's Italian Rest. is excellent. Goodman's BBQ is really good BBQ but more importantly it is cheap. Let me qualify all this is saying IF the restaurants are open and running like normal now. I haven't been down there in 2-3 years but used to work that area about 1-2 days every six weeks or so. Goodman's isn't the BBQ you'll write home about as being THE best you ever tasted but it is(was) better than average for sure. And you can eat virtually anything in there for under $10/person. Given it's been since before Covid that I was last there---prices may have gone up but I have no doubt it is still really affordable. Never eaten at what some folks used to say was their best restaurant in town, Deal's Seafood. Seemed I always hit Mama's or Goodmans and just never got the chance. And don't eat at McDonalds--worst anywhere.

As far as Hotels--I've always stayed at the Holiday Inn Express. Nice in there as are most HIEX are, but for some reason that location can be a bit pricey. If you're company is paying--stay there. Also a Hampton Inn there--heard it's nice(but it should be) but can't tell you anything firsthand. As everyone else prior here mentioned--it ain't a big place so don't expect much but it is quiet and there are some good places to eat at least. Or I should reiterate---there was, hopefully still will be. Check tripadvisor before you go

 

[Gatorhunter]

Goodman’s is only open for take out and seems like only part time now. Not sure what’s going on there.

 

[secgator]

Goodman’s is only open for take out and seems like only part time now. Not sure what’s going on there.

Didn't know that. Obviously. That's a shame because they were typically packed every time I was there.

 

[Gatorhunter]

Johnson’s downtown is famous for their donuts as well.

 

[g8r.tom]

I remember when this happened.

For 30 years, many people in this town of 8,000 have known about the "back room" at Perry Package Store & Lounge

 

[BMF]

If you like Italian food--Mama's Italian Rest. is excellent. Goodman's BBQ is really good BBQ but more importantly it is cheap. Let me qualify all this is saying IF the restaurants are open and running like normal now. I haven't been down there in 2-3 years but used to work that area about 1-2 days every six weeks or so. Goodman's isn't the BBQ you'll write home about as being THE best you ever tasted but it is(was) better than average for sure. And you can eat virtually anything in there for under $10/person. Given it's been since before Covid that I was last there---prices may have gone up but I have no doubt it is still really affordable. Never eaten at what some folks used to say was their best restaurant in town, Deal's Seafood. Seemed I always hit Mama's or Goodmans and just never got the chance. And don't eat at McDonalds--worst anywhere.

As far as Hotels--I've always stayed at the Holiday Inn Express. Nice in there as are most HIEX are, but for some reason that location can be a bit pricey. If you're company is paying--stay there. Also a Hampton Inn there--heard it's nice(but it should be) but can't tell you anything firsthand. As everyone else prior here mentioned--it ain't a big place so don't expect much but it is quiet and there are some good places to eat at least. Or I should reiterate---there was, hopefully still will be. Check tripadvisor before you go

I'm staying at the Hampton Inn - company has a block of rooms there, and temporary offices set up there. Thanks for the info. I'll be on the road most of the day everyday, so I will probably be in Live Oak and some of the other small towns in the 7 counties (Levy, Taylor, Suwannee, Hamilton, Madison, Dixie, and Lafyette).

 

[secgator]

I'm staying at the Hampton Inn - company has a block of rooms there, and temporary offices set up there. Thanks for the info. I'll be on the road most of the day everyday, so I will probably be in Live Oak and some of the other small towns in the 7 counties (Levy, Taylor, Suwannee, Hamilton, Madison, Dixie, and Lafyette).

Your Hampton Inn is right in the middle between both Goodman's and Mama's.....easy walk to either one but looks like BBQ would have to be take out. There's a Fusion Buffet (country buffet/Chinese buffet....please pass me the collards, cheese grits, biscuits, and egg foo young) right beside the Hampton. Never ate there so no clue. Actually there is ample supply of eating places really close so you won't go starving.

 

[Nalt]

While driving in Dosta, remember...
Everybody knows what to do when the intersection lights are blinking. Treat it like a stop sign.
Well, you do the same thing to a powerless signal intersection.
Also, remember that the vehicle to your right has the rightaway.

Good advice. But if four cars arrive at a four-way stop at exactly the same time, one from each direction, who has the legal right of way since there is a car to each car's right?

 

[t-gator]

I'm going to Perry, FL next week to be the safety officer for the 7 counties we're cleaning up - the boss told me, "We've already had 4 significant safety incidents." lol My football season is essentially over with though, I'll be working 7 days/week 12+ hr days (that "hr" was for Ox). @CGgater is working this as well, hopefully I'll cross paths with him somewhere in one of the counties - just for fun I'll gig him with a safety violation!

Also - anyone familiar with Perry? I've driven through multiple times going to Tallahassee, but have never stayed there.

It smells like ass. Atleast it used to. I think they shut the mill down

 

[Gatorhunter]

It smells like money. The mill is still open but they just announced last week that it will be closing in the next couple of months.

 

[BMF]

I remember when this happened.

For 30 years, many people in this town of 8,000 have known about the "back room" at Perry Package Store & Lounge

Interesting article - of course, Al Sharpton came to town. smh

 

[grengadgy]

Johnson’s downtown is famous for their donuts as well.

Don't pass up Johnson’s donuts.....

 

[LaylaGator]

Speaking of Perry, does anyone know a criminal attorney in the Taylor County area? I have a friend who just caught a charge up there, and I don't know where to refer her.

 

[Gatorhunter]

Speaking of Perry, does anyone know a criminal attorney in the Taylor County area? I have a friend who just caught a charge up there, and I don't know where to refer her.

Ray Curtis is probably her best bet in perry.

 

[LaylaGator]

Ray Curtis is probably her best bet in perry.

Thank you so much!

 

[AuggieDosta]

Good advice. But if four cars arrive at a four-way stop at exactly the same time, one from each direction, who has the legal right of way since there is a car to each car's right?

Easy. The person that is the biggest vehicle.
So, the liberal art professor in the Toyota Prius.