Cajun Pawn Stars-January 16, 2014

We made it to Alexandria today. It was only about 55 miles directly north of here on a very straight and level highway. We went through a huge section of nurseries (flowers, not babies!). We had no idea those were there. Then there were several miles of tree farms. We had no idea that area existed either. Alexandria has a gigantic traffic circle at the entrance. And true to Louisiana fashion, drivers fly through there like there is a fire somewhere. But we got to our destination safely. We wanted to see Silver Dollar Pawn, home of Cajun Pawn Stars as seen on the History Channel on Tuesdays.

Nothing fancy, but a gigantic place.

 

Cameras and large purses are not allowed inside the store.  

 

Jimmie DeRamus and his wife, Peggy, started the business over 30 years ago. So, they have been around Alexandria for a long time though they have only been on television for two years. Daughter, Peggy, works there. Jimmie's younger brother, Johnnie, also works there. All of them were there unlike the Las Vegas stars who are only present during filming. These are very down to earth people. We talked to both Jimmie and Peggy. We haven't  seen so much merchandise in one spot in a very long time. I would hate to have to inventory that store! You name it and it's there. I even saw a Singer

treadle sewing machine like my grandmother had when I was a little girl. It had a $400 price tag on it. I wonder where hers ended up? Most impressive was the huge display of the Ten Commandments at the front door.



 

This was a really fun thing to do. We left there feeling like we had met some very nice and honest people. We stopped and had lunch and then headed home. We had another pretty day of sunshine though it was windy. No complaints here.