Boarding the A-Train To PoundTown

If Memory Swerves™, 'twas on this day in history (September 8, 2012) — in the early morning hours of a Charleston, South Carolina Awful House® — grill operator “Jumbo” Jim Bob Peppers and large-lunged wait staff associate Faith Gunderson first rendezvoused in a cluttered, though not altogether uncomfortable, storage closet and boarded the A-Train to PoundTown. ‘Twas a long overdue pleasure cruise that came urgently, so to speak, on the heels of the All-You-Can-Stumoch-Pancake™ rush at midnight — after the last of the gluttons departed to spill their guts in the parking lot and the dishwasher exited to get his drink on — leaving the two anxious, first-time travelers alone to finalize their trip plans under the fluorescents hazy glow. Today, their stories playfully conflict with one another — Jumbo insists ‘twas he who gave the “all clear” sign for Faith to vacate her counter post whilst he locked the front door and flipped the “Open” sign to “Be Right Back,” but Faith says ‘twas she who instructed Jumbo to “cozy up” their “roomette” with "birthday candles or something," whilst she took care of some pre-departure business in the ladies room — but in the end, by all accounts, ‘twas a rocky, exhilarating thrill ride for the fleshy seat mates and they've been getting their tickets punched — "Takin' it to PoundTown," as their charming anniversary "tees" proclaim — ever since. Jumbo is said to be considering a run for Mayor of PoundTown, with the proper blessing of the First Lady Elect herself. Bravo, Citizen Rail Enthusiasts™! All aboard!!