I have really enjoyed the recent posts to the Pecos gab about the theatres in Pecos.  The drive-ins were a real part of our lives and it is amazing that Pecos actually had 3 open for several years.  They turned from being novelties to a major part of our lives.  The mothers of dating aged young ladies were certain that a date to the drive-in was a road to perdition so they insisted that a corset or “Merry Widow” had to be worn.  The daughters were also instructed not to let the date park on the back row.  To further strengthen that concept, the ” HOOK” was invented.  This was a serial killer who prayed on unsuspecting, parked, teenagers.  He was recognizable by the hook that he had on one arm.  This was a replacement for the hand he lost one night as he grabbed on to a car door just as the car drove off and his hand was yanked from his body. Nobody ever thought about the fact that cars were parked within 3 feet of each other and it would be about the same as making out on a picnic table in a park where your family was holding a reunion.  Most of us had at least 20 relatives at the drive-in on any given night and half of them were just dying to see something that they could tell your parents. But with all those obstacles, going to the drive-in was about as much fun as could be had during those times in our lives.

I dont go to the movies much anymore.  They are too loud,  However, I think I might go if a good drive-in were to spring up here in Corpus.  Of course, it would have to have a really good snack bar, featuring a really good chili dog, and good popcorn and good fountain coke.  And the price would have to be $1.00 per car load.

Chewey