Was it the "Sky-Vue" Drive-in? Having lived through my formative years in
Lamesa, I spent many a memorable moment in that drive-in. (Front seat,
back seat and, yes... even the trunk)
Did the sign on the back of the screen still flash "Theater, Eat"???
Joe (Lamesa High School class of '65)
RTriplett@bjservices.com wrote:
>
> A genuine drive in theater still exists in Lamesa, Texas, between Midland
> and Lubbock. Last Friday, the wife and I hopped in the TR3 and made the
> 1.5 hour trip from Odessa; a real trip down memory lane! What a great time
> under the West Texas stars (and, I think the TR got more attention than the
> movie!). However, this time there were a few things different from the old
> days:
> 1. We actually watched the movie.
> 2. We didn't sneak anyone in by hiding in the trunk (try that in a TR3!).
> 3. Could hear and understand the movie (audio transmitted via FM to the
> radio...remember drive in speakers?).
> 4. Had a cooler of sodas instead of beer.
> Cheers,
> Richard "dated" Triplett
> 62 TR3
> 78 Spit
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