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Hell and Back

05-04-02

I drove to Hartford yesterday to pick up my mom, who is spending the weekend with us. I took a local route, US Hwy 44, through Connecticut. I had no idea what I was getting into, how fast I would be able to drive, how much traffic there would be, etc. As soon as I got into CT, the speed limit dropped and I found myself behind a law abiding driver. Most of the way was rich, white, Connecticut - towns lined with old mansions, horse farms and exclusive private schools. At a town called Winsted, it started to become suburban and I kept mistaking the word "Winsted" for "Twisted". I saw "Twisted Automotive", "Twisted Flowers and Gifts", "Twisted Insurance" etc. I don't know why my mind kept playing that trick on me over and over again, but I kept feeling like Connecticut was one creepy place. And then I saw it, I almost had an accident, but I think it explains everything:
Satan's Kingdom

Comments

Looks like you stumbled across ol'G.W. Bush's birth place.

tyson
Sat 05/04/2002 6:39PM e-mail home page

We used to fly into Hartford to visit Jeff's family in Pittsfield--now we fly into Albany. Its closer and cheaper.The first time we visited, we stopped at Satan's Kingdom because, come on, a girl from Texas has to see where Satan lives, right? Because its hotter than hell down here. Ar ar ar! Oh, I'm full of 'em today.

Christiane
Sat 05/04/2002 9:18PM e-mail home page

i have seen this sign too!it doesnt suprize me that he's from conn.

Jes (grover)
Sun 05/05/2002 8:56AM e-mail home page

Satan or dubya? Tyson doesn't know what he is talking about, dubya was born in Maine. Satan however, is in CT

Christy
Sun 05/05/2002 7:19PM e-mail home page

George W. BushFull name: George Walker BushParty: Republican Birthdate: July 6, 1946 Age on Inauguration Day 2001: 54 Birthplace: New Haven, Conn. Hometown: Midland, Texas Family: Wife Laura; twin daughters, Jenna and Barbara http://quest.cjonline.com/bush/I absolutely *love* being right.

tyson
Sun 05/05/2002 10:49PM e-mail home page

oops! SorryTyson always knows what he is talking about...

Christy
Mon 05/06/2002 9:27AM e-mail home page

I *heart* people who think George Dubyah Bush comes from Satan's Kingdom.

Miss Humm
Mon 05/06/2002 5:29PM e-mail home page

If you won't to feel better about CT just go to Bridgeport or Norwalk. It is not all picture perfect. Why it is even Jewish, home of Senator Joe Lieberman! And right now a Kennedy cousin is being tried for murder. What will the Chamber of Commerce do?

Kay
Tue 05/07/2002 9:38AM e-mail home page

Oh man. I live in CT (Bridgeport born & raised). I've actually BEEN to Satan's Kingdom. It's about an hour north of me.ok, for those of you who are REALLY wondering, it's a river with tubing and stuff, it's actually quite fun if you get a chance to go there.Oh, and Kay, I'd take my city over ritzy CT and the gold coast (Greenwich - where Skakel, the Kennedy cousin is, New Canaan, etc) anyday. They've got no personality.

alison
Tue 05/07/2002 11:31AM e-mail home page

I was born in Winsted. But I'm a little twisted, so maybe you got it right. I drive Rte. 44 to Hartford every week. But I HATE the part between Canaan and Winsted, so I take 23 and 8 from Barrington to Winsted. It might be longer. I don't care.

Maria
Sat 05/18/2002 12:19AM e-mail home page