Sex shop on Mobile street?

Hi Mary,

First, to answer your question: NO, I do not believe it belongs in any city, especially in the Shoals.

However, your post renewed a memory. About ten years ago, when I first moved to the city of Riverside, California, on one street corner (outside of town) there was a shop similar to what you have described -- selling all sorts of drug paraphernalia. And, right next door was a store-front Hispanic Christian church. This struck me as funny -- and I wondered who would win -- the god of drugs, or the one and only God. Some months later, I drove past again and the drug shop was gone -- but, the church was still there.

Fast forward a year, I drove past again and now, where the drug shop had been was now a Psychic Store -- selling all sort of New Age things. And, right next door was still the Hispanic Christian church. Again, I prayed: "Lord, show them who is really in control."

Six months later, the Psychic Store went out of business -- but, the church was still there. As I drove past, I smiled and thanked God for His faithfulness.

Do you think Florence needs some prayer warriors focusing on this drug/sex paraphernalia shop?

God bless, have a wonderful, blessed day,

Bill

It's the exact same stuff they sell at every tobacco shop in town.

You old geezers need to get out a little more often.

Actually it is not. I do not believe they sell hard core pornography with explicit covers in the front room of their store.

Could I have the store hours, please?

Mary...

If the windows are blacked out and you cannot see in, plus a sign that says you must be 18 years old to enter, then several things come to my mind...

First...Did the sign give you some type of idea what can of material may be inside..?

Second...Apparently, you went inside or you either know someone who went inside and told you about the items, which then makes me question your motives or how you pick your friends?

Third... Was it the draw of the unknown "Of what is in the box Mac", or the inner craving of touching and being around the forbidden fruit that made your skin have goose bumps..

Fourth.. Were you forced to go into the place?

Fifth
Why would you care, if you do not intend to shop at that store? I don't shop at a lot of stores and really don't care what they sell to you...I mean after all aren't you an adult...?

Oh! how the "Pious" love to point!

PS:
Another place you may want to go to is the video store on 2nd street just east of Woodward in Muscle Shoals...They have a back room for those like that kind of material...If you like the adventure of the forbidden then that room will probably fill your every quiver......

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Originally posted by Bill Gray:
Hi Mary,

First, to answer your question: NO, I do not believe it belongs in any city, especially in the Shoals.

However, your post renewed a memory. About ten years ago, when I first moved to the city of Riverside, California, on one street corner (outside of town) there was a shop similar to what you have described -- selling all sorts of drug paraphernalia. And, right next door was a store-front Hispanic Christian church. This struck me as funny -- and I wondered who would win -- the god of drugs, or the one and only God. Some months later, I drove past again and the drug shop was gone -- but, the church was still there.

Fast forward a year, I drove past again and now, where the drug shop had been was now a Psychic Store -- selling all sort of New Age things. And, right next door was still the Hispanic Christian church. Again, I prayed: "Lord, show them who is really in control."

Six months later, the Psychic Store went out of business -- but, the church was still there. As I drove past, I smiled and thanked God for His faithfulness.

Do you think Florence needs some prayer warriors focusing on this drug/sex paraphernalia shop?

God bless, have a wonderful, blessed day,

Bill

I guess every building that is not a church is a loss then? When will people like you ever learn that people don't want nor need you trying to run THEIR lives. Why can't you worship your gOD as you please and let others worship theirs?

And besides Bill...I know for certain that you are a liar. You told a lie about me quite a while ago...I haven't forgotten.

The Movie Gallery on Pine St. also has a back room. No need to cross any bridge!

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Originally posted by marypaulk:
Actually it is not. I do not believe they sell hard core pornography with explicit covers in the front room of their store.

95% of porn is viewed online. If you are starting a crusade in our town, you need to focus your efforts on the internet service providers rather than some silly store down town that will most likely not stay in business for long anyway.

The intranets is where I get my porn. And it's free.

You have nothing to complain about since the windows are blacked out and an age limit was posted on the window. You went in there on your own, knowing something like that was there. You can watch porn on your cell phone. So now, are you going after all the service providers?

I'm just going to be honest here, hot d*mn!!

Thanks for the info Marypaulk, I have got to check this store out.

Most smoke shops have blacked out windows and limited to adults only as well. That does not mean that all of them also sell pornography.

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Originally posted by Kassy Sims:

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Originally posted by Bill Gray:
Hi Mary,

First, to answer your question: NO, I do not believe it belongs in any city, especially in the Shoals.

However, your post renewed a memory. About ten years ago, when I first moved to the city of Riverside, California, on one street corner (outside of town) there was a shop similar to what you have described -- selling all sorts of drug paraphernalia. And, right next door was a store-front Hispanic Christian church. This struck me as funny -- and I wondered who would win -- the god of drugs, or the one and only God. Some months later, I drove past again and the drug shop was gone -- but, the church was still there.

Fast forward a year, I drove past again and now, where the drug shop had been was now a Psychic Store -- selling all sort of New Age things. And, right next door was still the Hispanic Christian church. Again, I prayed: "Lord, show them who is really in control."

Six months later, the Psychic Store went out of business -- but, the church was still there. As I drove past, I smiled and thanked God for His faithfulness.

Do you think Florence needs some prayer warriors focusing on this drug/sex paraphernalia shop?

God bless, have a wonderful, blessed day,

Bill

I guess every building that is not a church is a loss then? When will people like you ever learn that people don't want nor need you trying to run THEIR lives. Why can't you worship your gOD as you please and let others worship theirs?

And besides Bill...I know for certain that you are a liar. You told a lie about me quite a while ago...I haven't forgotten.

Hi Kassy,

First, there is only one God -- so, I am not sure who or what you are worshiping. But, your comment does bring back memories. I can recall, nearly fifty years ago, long before I was a Christian, driving across the country. This was before the Interstate Highways, when we drove such roads as Route 66 -- and had to drive through many small towns.

My reaction in those days was that all these small towns had too many churches -- one on every corner. At that time, I was bothered to see more churches than bars in these towns. Today, when I drive through small towns -- I complain that there are not enough churches. Amazing what time, and becoming a Christian believer, will do to one's world view.

About lying about you -- quite honestly, Kassy, I don't recall ever being in a dialogue with you. From your attitude about God, I doubt that you were ever on the Religion Forum -- and I seldom wander away from it. Maybe I made an indirect comment and you took it personally, I simply do not remember ever exchanging ideas with you. But, if you think that I have made any false statements about you -- I do sincerely apologize. It was not intentional.

God bless, have a wonderful, blessed day,

Bill

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Originally posted by marypaulk:
A "novelty" shop is now selling pornography in downtown Florence next to Dish on Mobile street. They also sell *****s, bongs, cans and jars with removable secret compartments to hide drugs, and herbal stuff to smoke that they say makes you high just like pot but wont make you test positive for a drug test. More than half of the front windows are blacked out there is a sign that reads you must be 18 to enter. Do you think this is appropriate for our downtown?

What's inappropriate about it?

sweet, im gonna have to check this store out.

the herb you speak of is probably salvia, and it is perfectly legal in Alabama.

Why would anyone BUY porn when you can get all you'd ever want on the internet for free?

As for the store I wish them all the best. There are a few stores like this in Athens and Huntsville that have been open and doing well for years now.

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About lying about you -- quite honestly, Kassy, I don't recall ever being in a dialogue with you.

Bill,

Kassy Sims has been with us for a couple of years, using different user names when the old one gets banned.

Think Legion...Mark 5:9

not everyone has the internet!

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Originally posted by thomaswayne0907:
not everyone has the internet!

True enough I guess.

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Originally posted by Maynard J. Keenan:
It's the exact same stuff they sell at every tobacco shop in town.

You old geezers need to get out a little more often.

At it again with the semi-disguised smarta** comments, are you? You do realize people can see the white text, too, don't you?

I am not sure why this is even an issue. Certain pornography is legal to sell to adults. If you don't want to be around it, don't go in the store. If the shop is keeping those under 18 outside the door, then only adults are going inside. They can buy it or look at it if they want. If you don't like that a business is selling something that is presumably legal, you should perhaps work to change the law.

The point is that it is not appropriate for our downtown. Anyone that would argue that it is just wants to argue. I went into the store because I did not believe what I had heard and wanted to see it for myself. Unlike many of the people posting here I do not comment on things that I have no firsthand knowledge of. Go into the store and see if you would want to have your business located next to One Luv. Would you bring company or family to the restaurant next to it and not feel a bit embarrassed of your town? I don't care about what they sell. If it is legal then fine. That is not the issue. The issue is that the location is not appropriate and nice towns do not allow such stores in their downtown business district.

I would be upset if they didn't have blacked out windows. But they are obviously trying to be discreet. Nothing is being forced on anyone. Adults may enter if they only choose to do so.

As far as sex toys, obviously, you have not been to Spencers in the mall lately. And they don't have blacked out windows or an adult only policy. Personally, I would find THAT more offensive than the shop on mobile street.
I've never understood how people made the big fuss about that shop in Colbert County a few years ago and got it closed, but Spencers in the mall goes right along with business as usual....and it's a hangout for teenagers!!!

If you want to pick on something and get it banned, stop these guys who have fake testicles hanging from the rear bumpers/trailer hitches of their vehicles. Those things are about the tackiest items I've seen in a while.

I will visit this establishment and report back what I find. I have no problem with such stores being in business but I think effective zoning should keep them in appropriate areas. With all of the efforts to promote historical downtowns and keep business there, I think they could be better placed.

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If you want to pick on something and get it banned, stop these guys who have fake testicles hanging from the rear bumpers/trailer hitches of their vehicles. Those things are about the tackiest items I've seen in a while.

That one quote might have taken the wind out of this whole thread!!!

LMAO!!!!!!

I can just see marypaulk calling businesses to see if they are selling truck nuts and wanting them moved out of town!!!!!

You went in there looking for porn and found it. Now you are complaining about it being in there? I would think different if we had these millions of visitors coming for the historic downtown. It's just Florence. Be glad a new buisness decided to come there in the first place and pay taxes to the city in these hard economic times.

Me too!

Harleyflsts, I went in One Luv because I thought people were exaggerating what the store sold or how bad it looked. I do not comment on anything without looking into it myself. And again, I have no problem with what they sell, to each their own, if it is legal to sell it go for it. Run whatever type of business you want, knock yourself out, and make a good living. However, your comment that it is "just Florence" is just shameful. That is the attitude that holds the town back. I am not from here but I have lived here for a few years now and I think it is a lovely town with lots of charm. I think people from here maybe do not realize what a beautiful place this really is. Towns that want to preserve historic districts, rebuild and strengthen their downtown business districts must protect those areas with zoning laws that benefit the community as a whole. Think Fairhope and Chattanooga. Both of these towns recognized what they had, and that they had let things go to pot a bit, and worked for years to preserve and restore their towns and are now booming. I would like to give a thumbs up to Bubbaluck for being the only person to say they would go see for themselves before they comment.

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Originally posted by marypaulk:
I went into the store because I did not believe what I had heard and wanted to see it for myself.

Yeah Right

Hmmm maybe move that bussness to Rogerville or Waterloo , one thing for sure if they are not making money from sales in down town Florence they will not be in bussness for long .

I am sure they have a Licensed to open , unlike the well known drugs dealers that are open 24 - 7 in some areas .. lol I heard one Deputy tell another Deputy on our scanner the other nite, your not going to beleave what I am seeing.. a 18 wheeler in one of them areas.. having trouble trying to turn around , maybe a load of drugs !!

Bill if ya'll were playing checkers,, it would be your Move , Sassy just jumped 3 of your kings

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Originally posted by forumaddict2:

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Originally posted by Maynard J. Keenan:
It's the exact same stuff they sell at every tobacco shop in town.

You old geezers need to get out a little more often.

At it again with the semi-disguised smarta** comments, are you? You do realize people can see the white text, too, don't you?

Just laugh forumaddict2, time has a way correcting people MJK. He'll be walking around one day and realize with a shock that HE is now the "old geezer".

I've been accuse of being a morality police on other threads but as long as they're legal and discreet I have no problem with it.

lol....i did not call you the morality police....I just said you want the government to police morality for you

This ain't Charleston or Savannah. It's still just Florence. Like someone else said, they have a license or they wouldn't be there. If you don't like it, then you need to take it up with your council members and zoning board.

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Originally posted by barksdale.jeff:
lol....i did not call you the morality police....I just said you want the government to police morality for you

Same thing.

I've seen a few vehicles driving around Florence advertising private at home parties....should we ban them too?? At least they are not throwing it out in the streets at ya. They have the windows blacked out and you didn't have to go in there. And I totally agree about Spencer's having a majority of the same merchandise. I got a Carol Wright book in the mail the other day and was surprised to see that they sell those type items too.
To each their own...if you don't like it, don't look.

As long as the windows are blacked out or something else is done to keep people from seeing any porn or drug paraphernalia as they pass by then I don't see any problem with it at all. Good luck to them,I hope they do well and make a lot of money.

I agree with you, MaryPaul. A storefront like this has no business in our downtown area.

While I find it a distasteful, destructive and unedifying line of work, we do live in a country of free enterprise, and, as long as what they are selling is legal, a person has a right to open and operate whatever kind of store they desire. I think this may fall under a zoning issue. There are several churches within throwing distance to this store that were here first. I would be interested to see what the zoning regulations are for this type of business. The store didn't start out as an adult only business; did they get their license based on the trinkets they originally sold? I also wonder if the landlord/s knows what kind of business they are in?

And how sad that some people think that our city isn't worthy of a great downtown! If someone wanted to open a strip club on Court Street, would anyone have a problem with it? I'm sure there are some of you that would welcome such an establishment, but think about it before you answer. Think about the kinds of crowds these types of businesses attract. Generally speaking, along with the sex shop/strip club comes a lifestyle of hard drinking, drugs and crime, prostitution. Look at other cities where these stores are located and see what area of town they are in. I don't want to add any more sorrow or problems to the city that I love. And for those of you who say you want a place to shop for toys and other things, obviously, you all are wired- shop online, in the privacy of your own home!

I don't want a sex/head shop downtown where children and teens could go. The "18 or older" rule will work only for the kids who obey the rules; the others will ignore it, just like they do the drinking/smoking age. My kids like to go hang out at Rivertown and then walk around downtown with their friends, sometimes. There are a lot of kids downtown during First Fridays. I would think One Luv would be a temptation of curiosity for some and a challenge to see if they can get inside for others.

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Originally posted by marypaulk:
A "novelty" shop is now selling pornography in downtown Florence next to Dish on Mobile street. They also sell *****s, bongs, cans and jars with removable secret compartments to hide drugs, and herbal stuff to smoke that they say makes you high just like pot but wont make you test positive for a drug test. More than half of the front windows are blacked out there is a sign that reads you must be 18 to enter. Do you think this is appropriate for our downtown?

Thanks for letting me know! I'm headed there now. Sounds like you need a toy or two yourself, M. Get off your soap box. If you don't like it, don't go there.

And Bill, blow it out your butt. You don't even live in this area.

Bring on the (.)(.) bars, I say! Open those suckers up right next to the casinos. We'll need a couple of casinos downtown so they're within easy walking distance. And several clubs playing assorted types of music to attract every demographic. Times are hard, I need all the business I can get right now.

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Originally posted by lawguy07:
Bring on the (.)(.) bars, I say! Open those suckers up right next to the casinos. We'll need a couple of casinos downtown so they're within easy walking distance. And several clubs playing assorted types of music to attract every demographic. Times are hard, I need all the business I can get right now.

LOL Start specializing in bankruptcy, you should get plenty of business.

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Originally posted by barksdale.jeff:

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If you want to pick on something and get it banned, stop these guys who have fake testicles hanging from the rear bumpers/trailer hitches of their vehicles. Those things are about the tackiest items I've seen in a while.

That one quote might have taken the wind out of this whole thread!!!

LMAO!!!!!!

I can just see marypaulk calling businesses to see if they are selling truck nuts and wanting them moved out of town!!!!!

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Originally posted by thomaswayne0907:
not everyone has the internet!

But everybody here does right?


Lemonparty.org has some good information about the dangers of pornography.

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Originally posted by logical:
Just laugh forumaddict2, time has a way correcting people MJK. He'll be walking around one day and realize with a shock that HE is now the "old geezer".

None of us are getting any younger, but thank you for the helpful insight on the aging process and how it relates to time.


I bet you are a really, really, old, porn-loving geezer.

marypaulk,

I do believe with 1564 hits to this thread, you are giving this sex shop priceless free advertising.

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Originally posted by lawguy07:
Bring on the (.)(.) bars, I say! Open those suckers up right next to the casinos. We'll need a couple of casinos downtown so they're within easy walking distance. And several clubs playing assorted types of music to attract every demographic. Times are hard, I need all the business I can get right now.

LOL. I especially like your imaginative use of parentheses!

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Originally posted by ms. wonka:
I'm just going to be honest here, hot d*mn!!

Thanks for the info Marypaulk, I have got to check this store out.

LOL..heads up, folks! (not a pun, but considering the subject matter...)
I'm thinking Marypaulk may own this new store and her post is a way to advertise the place.
Curiousity = customers !!

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Originally posted by Maynard J. Keenan:
Lemonparty.org has some good information about the dangers of pornography.

I was positively certain I shouldn't, but that made me want to more. HA! I do not recommend that anyone else check it out, though.

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Originally posted by Razgunarph:
LOL..heads up, folks!

Oh my! Our meddlesome Attorney General will come to town, riding on a saw horse, to smite the owners of said shop.

I fail to see why a business should not be allowed to do business simply because of the proximity of churches. If the wares do offend the churchgoers' eyes, they need not ever enter.

Or is it that, deep, down inside, they know in their hearts that the church elders and ministers will patronize those places?

Hell, there's no reason why we shouldn't have lap dances in a building next to a church. If the faux holy don't like it, the move the god**** church!

I just had a crazy thought. I'll bet (or I would if gambling were legal) that Florence doesn't have a zoning restriction for this sort of business downtown. They probably never even thought of it. Who would dare put such a store right in the middle of our quaint little town? Of course with all the uproar from the little old ladies that frequent The Dish, the council will probably figure out a way to close the place down before long.

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Originally posted by lawguy07:
I just had a crazy thought. I'll bet (or I would if gambling were legal) that Florence doesn't have a zoning restriction for this sort of business downtown. They probably never even thought of it. Who would dare put such a store right in the middle of our quaint little town? Of course with all the uproar from the little old ladies that frequent The Dish, the council will probably figure out a way to close the place down before long.

I'm gonna go ahead and call it.

Mobile St. is Florence's 'official' red light district.

I Remeber a few years ago ,a little place out on Hi-Way 43, after it opened with all the permits , codes and licenses to operate, Ronnie May had his Deputys at this place , that bussness had to shut down. Now Mr Ronnie May made a statement in the Times Daily, that he was scared someone traveling down the hill at a high rate speed and cause a wreck of people leaving this place, the speeders was the ones breaking the Law not the people at this bussness.

Now my point is ,if he has his Deputys at the well known drugs dealers they may have to shut down too !!

And no I did not or would not go to the place on 43 !

I agree with the comments about Spencers...any child can walk in that store and see breasts, penises, and rear ends on several shelves of their store. They shouldn't have that stuff there. Really. I don't agree with the comment someone left about Florence being a "quaint" little town...do you read the paper about all of the sex offenses and drug arrests in Florence? As far as the head shop on Mobile Street, let them stay and the Bible Thumpers can just stay out of it while they condemn everyone to Hell like they always do. I've always said that this is the buckle of the Bibile belt. This forum is not surprising at all to me. On a side note, it kills me to see that Florence has allowed a store like this to open, but won't let a bar or club open in a town with a major college smacked in the middle of town.

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Originally posted by marypaulk:
The point is that it is not appropriate for our downtown. Anyone that would argue that it is just wants to argue. I went into the store because I did not believe what I had heard and wanted to see it for myself. Unlike many of the people posting here I do not comment on things that I have no firsthand knowledge of. Go into the store and see if you would want to have your business located next to One Luv. Would you bring company or family to the restaurant next to it and not feel a bit embarrassed of your town? I don't care about what they sell. If it is legal then fine. That is not the issue. The issue is that the location is not appropriate and nice towns do not allow such stores in their downtown business district.

Actually, Pleasures in Huntsville is located on University Drive in a shopping center. A few of the other stores in that center include a diamond gallery, a golf shop, a couple of clothing stores, 3 restaurants (including Chilis) They have been there for years and do very well. But I think the reason they do so well is because they dont hide and act like they are doing something wrong. It is a very colorful brightly lit store that offers a variety of products for either couples wanting to spice things up or to help a lonely single gal out....Also on Memorial Parkway there is a store called Naughty and Spice.

I haven't seen this shop, but aren't you talking about Mobile PLAZA?

There used to be a head shop on Seminary Street, don't know why it shut down.

This is some funny readin'.

Bill, you haven’t lived here in years. It’s really none of your business what goes on in this area. Why don’t you concentrate on your own town? From what I've read, California is one of the worse states in the US. Get your prayer warrior’s focused on good ole California & stay out of what goes on in the Shoals.

Marypaulk, are we really supposed to believe you went in that store “just to check it out”? Whoever the people were that told you about it, must have told you what great “toys” they have so you wanted to buy some.

If I go to another town/state to have dinner with friends/family, I don’t pay any attention to what’s next door to the restaurant. If I carry friends/family from out of town to a restaurant & they saw a place like this, they would probably be surprised because this area has the reputation of being “behind the times” & because nothing is allowed here that we might enjoy. Heaven forbid we have something that might give us some fun, like a nice bar, club, or casinos.

As far as Spencer’s being a place to see breasts, & rear ends, walk down any street here in the summertime or in any store, because with the way the ladies/girls dress, you’ll see that & more. As for the body part of a man that BoyHowdy mentioned, the men/boys around here tend to dress a little more conservatively. (Wonder why that is?)

BoyHowdy made a very good point about the sex offenses and drug arrests in Florence. Young girls/women are being raped & killed, babies/children are being abused & murdered, our children can buy drugs on the street & in our schools. Why aren’t you complaining about that instead of a store that isn’t hurting anyone? I own a few sex toys, should I be stoned to death in the street?

mandomama mentioned if a strip club came to Court St., would anyone have a problem with it. There’s been talk for a couple of years of a Hooters coming to Florence. There’s not much difference in a strip joint & Hooter’s & I didn’t see anyone complaining about that. If one were to come here, it wouldn’t be large enough to hold the men in this area, even the one’s from every church in town.
But of course they would be going there for the food. If a Hooters version for women came to town, I would be going there for the food.
Sorry for the long rant, I was on a roll.

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Originally posted by semiannualchick:
mandomama mentioned if a strip club came to Court St., would anyone have a problem with it. There’s been talk for a couple of years of a Hooters coming to Florence. There’s not much difference in a strip joint & Hooter’s & I didn’t see anyone complaining about that. If one were to come here, it wouldn’t be large enough to hold the men in this area, even the one’s from every church in town.
But of course they would be going there for the food. If a Hooters version for women came to town, I would be going there for the food.
Sorry for the long rant, I was on a roll.

I think a Hooters would be a great idea. It would definitely do the business, and with UNA here, there would definitely not be a shortage of "worthy" employees.

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Originally posted by Maynard J. Keenan:

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Originally posted by marypaulk:
Actually it is not. I do not believe they sell hard core pornography with explicit covers in the front room of their store.

95% of porn is viewed online. If you are starting a crusade in our town, you need to focus your efforts on the internet service providers rather than some silly store down town that will most likely not stay in business for long anyway.

The intranets is where I get my porn. And it's free.

I was looking at community hospice of Alabama on the internet and could not believe my eyes.

I had a good laugh after the shock that people would actually do that.

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Originally posted by semiannualchick:
If a Hooters version for women came to town, I would be going there for the food.
Sorry for the long rant, I was on a roll.

we can call it GOOBERS

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Originally posted by semiannualchick:
If a Hooters version for women came to town, I would be going there for the food.
Sorry for the long rant, I was on a roll.

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Originally posted by RaevynFaerie: we can call it GOOBERS

Great idea!!

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Originally posted by RaevynFaerie:


we can call it GOOBERS

#@*%in' ROFL!

Oh, self-righteous Florentines! Worried about a sex shop/head shop in close proximity to churches! Oh! The horrors!

Crap. I can't even turn around in this town without tripping over a flippin' church.

That's all well and good, though...The churches have a monopoly here. Fine. What about folks who don't want to go to church? I mean, seriously? If I had a nickel for every time I got asked since the day I moved here "have I found a church I'd like to attend?", I'd have a sock fulla nickels. I have no desire to attend church, and I'm not necessarily a heathen.
Sure, there's the argument that porn and alcohol and gambling can lead to "crimes of moral turpitude...", (A side-note: I applied for a job driving a garbage truck shortly after I moved back here-and the first question on the application asked "Have I ever been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude?" I actually had to go home and get online to look up just what the heck that meant.
I found out that it's an archaic term that covers pretty much everyting from littering to bombing. Well, of course I have never been convicted of anything of that nature. I follow the same rules everybody else has to, And THEN some.) But more often than not-all those things provide some momentary entertainment or diversion from all the 'up-tightedness' of the religious atmosphere around here. And some of ya could really use a belt and a smoke and somethin' to play with once in a while-cause from what I've seen-some of ya are wound up tighter'n a skeeter's tweeter.

"The devil' usually doesn't come looking for you. Usually ya gotta go looking for him. If you think the devil is hiding around every corner-you have paranoia issues-cause he's right out in the open every day- Ya ain't gonna get rid of him. Most of us just choose not to associate with him. Life is short, time is quick, and dead is dead. Enjoy the time you're here. Live and let live. Just sayin'.

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Originally posted by Road Puppy:
Oh, self-righteous Florentines!
Crap. I can't even turn around in this town without tripping over a flippin' church.
What about folks who don't want to go to church? I have no desire to attend church, and I'm not necessarily a heathen.
from littering to bombing. Well, of course I have never been convicted of anything of that nature. And some of ya could really use a belt and a smoke and somethin' to play with once in a while-cause from what I've seen-some of ya are wound up tighter'n a skeeter's tweeter.

"The devil' usually doesn't come looking for you. Usually ya gotta go looking for him. If you think the devil is hiding around every corner-you have paranoia issues-cause he's right out in the open every day- Ya ain't gonna get rid of him. Most of us just choose not to associate with him. Life is short, time is quick, and dead is dead. Enjoy the time you're here. Live and let live. Just sayin'.

Uh, oh! You just earned yourself a sermon from Bro. Bill, the forum preacher.

No, RP, moral turpitude covers murder, arson, rape, kidnapping. That's mainly it unless you're our state AG. Bombing, yeah, Littering, nah. It's just no one has the balls to stand up to him. FYI, if you've ever had a bad check, etc., that's not moral turpitude.

Yeah, OK Info. I looked it up and it just had a laundry list of offenses. So many I couldn't remember them all to type here. I just never heard the term 'moral turpitude' before.

I figured I'd hafta spend a day perusing scriptures to find a vague explanation of it.

Usually if the question is on a job application-It just asks if you've been convicted of a crime, usually a felony, which I have not.

Bro Bill already has tried preaching to me on the religion forum. I'm not so sure he'd like to have his day ruined again. At least I would have learned the first time I got my head handed back to me.

well its a good thing for this store if this town wants to be percieved as a big city like all these greedy business owners try to claim this is to justify the outrageous prices they charge for products. Big cities all over have sex shops. the churches here are just mad because people spend their money on that instead of putting the money in their offering plates

Funny stuff. BTW - you can buy a variety of porn at the local Books A Million. Just ask for it at the customer service desk. Be warned, you gotta pay for it immediately - no take backs! And please, do not take it with you in the store's bathroom to read. Go home.

Ya gotta point there, Homer. I know that if I'm offerin', I want a counter-offer fer sure. Nobody likes to get nothin' for somethin'.

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Originally posted by Homer Jim Billy Bob:
well its a good thing for this store if this town wants to be percieved as a big city like all these greedy business owners try to claim this is to justify the outrageous prices they charge for products. Big cities all over have sex shops. the churches here are just mad because people spend their money on that instead of putting the money in their offering plates

Yeah, I bet that is EXACTLY what it is.

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Originally posted by Road Puppy:

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Originally posted by RaevynFaerie:


we can call it GOOBERS

#@*%in' ROFL!

Oh, self-righteous Florentines! Worried about a sex shop/head shop in close proximity to churches! Oh! The horrors!

Crap. I can't even turn around in this town without tripping over a flippin' church.

That's all well and good, though...The churches have a monopoly here. Fine. What about folks who don't want to go to church? I mean, seriously? If I had a nickel for every time I got asked since the day I moved here "have I found a church I'd like to attend?", I'd have a sock fulla nickels. I have no desire to attend church, and I'm not necessarily a heathen.
Sure, there's the argument that porn and alcohol and gambling can lead to "crimes of moral turpitude...", (A side-note: I applied for a job driving a garbage truck shortly after I moved back here-and the first question on the application asked "Have I ever been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude?" I actually had to go home and get online to look up just what the heck that meant.
I found out that it's an archaic term that covers pretty much everyting from littering to bombing. Well, of course I have never been convicted of anything of that nature. I follow the same rules everybody else has to, And THEN some.) But more often than not-all those things provide some momentary entertainment or diversion from all the 'up-tightedness' of the religious atmosphere around here. And some of ya could really use a belt and a smoke and somethin' to play with once in a while-cause from what I've seen-some of ya are wound up tighter'n a skeeter's tweeter.

"The devil' usually doesn't come looking for you. Usually ya gotta go looking for him. If you think the devil is hiding around every corner-you have paranoia issues-cause he's right out in the open every day- Ya ain't gonna get rid of him. Most of us just choose not to associate with him. Life is short, time is quick, and dead is dead. Enjoy the time you're here. Live and let live. Just sayin'.

Well, you probably know why all those 'church couples' never make love standing up, don't you?

Because someone from their church might see their amateur video posted online and think that they were dancing! Heaven forbid they were ever caught DANCING!!!

mobile st. huh? that'd be great.. not that far from me. of course it's only be of limited use because, as we all know, the good people of our state congress have outlawed the sales of any of those horrible, evil wicked sex toys in the state ( thank god for tennessee and online ordering) so even if it is true, then the best we can hope for is some videos.. and if that's all it is, big deal.. it's easier to find it on the Net than to drive 5 miles to a store.

and to add my 2cents to the tally, i would love a hooters here.. best wings i've ever had, and excellent steamed oysters as well.
yes.. the scenery is great, but i'd go there if all the girls were in head to toe burlap sacks. but just not worth a drive to huntsville for.

to the preachy people. if the store offends thee, don't go in, but how do you have the right to tell me that *I* can't go in?
beside.. it just means more wings for the rest of us.

Look, I got the idea the "preachy" person was just advertising. You're giving her/him what they want. Doubt there will be enough business for it to last long.

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Originally posted by Trutooit-II:
Look, I got the idea the "preachy" person was just advertising. You're giving her/him what they want. Doubt there will be enough business for it to last long.

LOL.. ya know what? i didn't even think of that... pretty dang clever if that was it.

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Originally posted by Road Puppy:
Bro Bill already has tried preaching to me on the religion forum. I'm not so sure he'd like to have his day ruined again. At least I would have learned the first time I got my head handed back to me.

Bill doesn't learn, he just keeps preaching. He believes God gave him this forum to judge those that doesn't believe his way.

I was once considered a "sex toy"...but then I went into the "witness program"...
sure hope none of the women I "knew" are on these Forums...

I wish I had known about this store prior to Valentines Day. By the way a lot of men and women have health problems that limit their sexual abilities.For example if your man has ED you might want to but some toys.

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Originally posted by ms. wonka:
For example if your man has ED you might want to but some toys.

Yeah, that explosive diarrhea can put a damper on the bedroom play for sure.

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Yeah, that explosive diarrhea can put a damper on the bedroom play for sure.

Hey that is some funny S***!!!!

DISCLAIMER: SORRY TO STRAY OFF TOPIC FOR A MINUTE:

Hey "Bill Gray"! You mentioned this Hispanic Church in Riverside, CA...10 years ago, then a year later, then 6 months later...so what of the last 8 1/2 years?? And why have your potent 'prayer warriors' forsaken the rest of the Los Angeles area? To be certain, Riverside is certainly a 'holy' city (as is Los Angeles, the 'city of angels') and there aren't any 'ungodly, alternative' shops anywhere to be found (even though most of the 'good' ones are up in the Valley) /sarcasm. I will be in Riverside, among other areas all of next week...how about an address of this Hispanic Church you speak of so I can stop by and worship with them? Or was this fiction you 'cooked up' to make a point?

This was an awesome response to the original thread starter! The discussion could have...and probably should have...ended with this! Nicely stated...

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Originally posted by trader:
Mary...

If the windows are blacked out and you cannot see in, plus a sign that says you must be 18 years old to enter, then several things come to my mind...

First...Did the sign give you some type of idea what can of material may be inside..?

Second...Apparently, you went inside or you either know someone who went inside and told you about the items, which then makes me question your motives or how you pick your friends?

Third... Was it the draw of the unknown "Of what is in the box Mac", or the inner craving of touching and being around the forbidden fruit that made your skin have goose bumps..

Fourth.. Were you forced to go into the place?

Fifth
Why would you care, if you do not intend to shop at that store? I don't shop at a lot of stores and really don't care what they sell to you...I mean after all aren't you an adult...?

Oh! how the "Pious" love to point!

PS:
Another place you may want to go to is the video store on 2nd street just east of Woodward in Muscle Shoals...They have a back room for those like that kind of material...If you like the adventure of the forbidden then that room will probably fill your every quiver......

There are may different types of religion, not just one, so someone may have a different god from you!!!!

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Originally posted by Bill Gray:

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Originally posted by Kassy Sims:

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Originally posted by Bill Gray:
Hi Mary,

First, to answer your question: NO, I do not believe it belongs in any city, especially in the Shoals.

However, your post renewed a memory. About ten years ago, when I first moved to the city of Riverside, California, on one street corner (outside of town) there was a shop similar to what you have described -- selling all sorts of drug paraphernalia. And, right next door was a store-front Hispanic Christian church. This struck me as funny -- and I wondered who would win -- the god of drugs, or the one and only God. Some months later, I drove past again and the drug shop was gone -- but, the church was still there.

Fast forward a year, I drove past again and now, where the drug shop had been was now a Psychic Store -- selling all sort of New Age things. And, right next door was still the Hispanic Christian church. Again, I prayed: "Lord, show them who is really in control."

Six months later, the Psychic Store went out of business -- but, the church was still there. As I drove past, I smiled and thanked God for His faithfulness.

Do you think Florence needs some prayer warriors focusing on this drug/sex paraphernalia shop?

God bless, have a wonderful, blessed day,

Bill

I guess every building that is not a church is a loss then? When will people like you ever learn that people don't want nor need you trying to run THEIR lives. Why can't you worship your gOD as you please and let others worship theirs?

And besides Bill...I know for certain that you are a liar. You told a lie about me quite a while ago...I haven't forgotten.

Hi Kassy,

First, there is only one God -- so, I am not sure who or what you are worshiping. But, your comment does bring back memories. I can recall, nearly fifty years ago, long before I was a Christian, driving across the country. This was before the Interstate Highways, when we drove such roads as Route 66 -- and had to drive through many small towns.

My reaction in those days was that all these small towns had too many churches -- one on every corner. At that time, I was bothered to see more churches than bars in these towns. Today, when I drive through small towns -- I complain that there are not enough churches. Amazing what time, and becoming a Christian believer, will do to one's world view.

About lying about you -- quite honestly, Kassy, I don't recall ever being in a dialogue with you. From your attitude about God, I doubt that you were ever on the Religion Forum -- and I seldom wander away from it. Maybe I made an indirect comment and you took it personally, I simply do not remember ever exchanging ideas with you. But, if you think that I have made any false statements about you -- I do sincerely apologize. It was not intentional.

God bless, have a wonderful, blessed day,

Bill

Well, read through this & have a couple of comments...

* The problem was not the business's proximity to a church - that would be the 'church man hurt my feelings' chip on your shoulder talking.

* If the woman had NOT gone in the store, you'd be all upset that she is complaining about a store based on hearsay & has never even been in the store.

I just thought I'd point that out since I went to all the trouble to read 6 pages. *snicker*

Oh yeah, should probably give my opinion on the store. I haven't been in there, but if everything stated here about the store is fact, I do appreciate them blacking their windows & posting the 'over 18' sign.

I agree that Spencer's is worse. I also just loved walking through the mall with my son after the addition of Victoria's Secret. There's an embarrassing moment I could do without. Are those window displays really necessary? Geez! I know where to get great lingerie, guys...don't need it advertised to the kids.

yea, our downtown is so classy we can't have this business there, I mean look at our downtown, we have a dollar general, a few bar/restaurants, pawn shops, payday advance stores, several empty for lease buildings,etc. etc. I personnally will not be shopping at this business, but, let's face it sex sells.

btw: if you haven't been keeping up with the news, the crime and drugs have been here for a long time, nothing new there.

Have any of you seen their MySpace page? It seems the sex aides were an afterthought. Their primary business is drug paraphernalia. Can someone be arrested leaving the store with their purchases, or are such items only illegal when found with actual drugs?

Just yesterday we stopped at the Kangaroo Mart outside Scottsboro where they used to have a cute selection of toys. In the last month or so the toys were all replaced with some really nasty looking drug paraphernalia. Fortunately, my four year old grandson wasn't interested. Sheesh.

No Dollar General, less its new.

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Originally posted by Trutooit-II:
No Dollar General, less its new.

my bad, it's a Fred's discount store there on court street.

My feelings regarding religion and porn are basically the same: people should be able to do what they want, as long as they don't do it in the street and scare the horses.

Actually, I do draw the line equally on both. Don't try to convert my family to either. Let us find our own god, and our own recreations. Your evangelism is a ****ed nuisance!

The Automatic Mrs. Grundy censored that innocent word. That is exceedingly feeble.

This is some good reading at 4 in the morning. Why would you not want a store like this one? Then all the stuff you don't want to see is in one place and behind blacked out windows. You can see pictures of naked girls in Books A Million and that place is full of kids at times, has no age limit, and has clear windows.

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Originally posted by Duckbutt:
My feelings regarding religion and porn are basically the same: people should be able to do what they want, as long as they don't do it in the street and scare the horses.

Actually, I do draw the line equally on both. Don't try to convert my family to either. Let us find our own god, and our own recreations. Your evangelism is a ****ed nuisance!

thank you Duck butt......you hit the nail right on the head i agree with ya

Okay, somebody tell me just exactly where is this sex store located.I'm gonna go check it out myself on Friday and will let you all know what I find.

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Originally posted by marypaulk:
The point is that it is not appropriate for our downtown. Anyone that would argue that it is just wants to argue. I went into the store because I did not believe what I had heard and wanted to see it for myself. Unlike many of the people posting here I do not comment on things that I have no firsthand knowledge of. Go into the store and see if you would want to have your business located next to One Luv. Would you bring company or family to the restaurant next to it and not feel a bit embarrassed of your town? I don't care about what they sell. If it is legal then fine. That is not the issue. The issue is that the location is not appropriate and nice towns do not allow such stores in their downtown business district.

i would be embarrassed if one of my friends witnessed your attitude in person. on the net we can hope you're a troll but in person that possibility dissappears. you have the option not to shop there, noone made you walk in the front door. if your church had a sign saying self righteuous *******s outside, i would know better than to enter unfortunately it just says something about god.

What's the population of Florence? Cause this place sure has lots of friends.....

http://www.myspace.com/oneluvflorence

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Originally posted by rocky:
Could I have the store hours, please?

LOL!...me too rocky! (and before the comments flow..i do not use drugs but i would like to see what all they have for sale)

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Originally posted by Johnsonville:
I am not sure why this is even an issue. Certain pornography is legal to sell to adults. If you don't want to be around it, don't go in the store. If the shop is keeping those under 18 outside the door, then only adults are going inside. They can buy it or look at it if they want. If you don't like that a business is selling something that is presumably legal, you should perhaps work to change the law.

bravo! i like this comment. amen!

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Originally posted by barksdale.jeff:

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If you want to pick on something and get it banned, stop these guys who have fake testicles hanging from the rear bumpers/trailer hitches of their vehicles. Those things are about the tackiest items I've seen in a while.

That one quote might have taken the wind out of this whole thread!!!

LMAO!!!!!!

I can just see marypaulk calling businesses to see if they are selling truck nuts and wanting them moved out of town!!!!!

lmao!! too funny!! ive got to find some of those! anyone know where they sell them??

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Originally posted by 0neHotMomm@:

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Originally posted by barksdale.jeff:

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If you want to pick on something and get it banned, stop these guys who have fake testicles hanging from the rear bumpers/trailer hitches of their vehicles. Those things are about the tackiest items I've seen in a while.

That one quote might have taken the wind out of this whole thread!!!

LMAO!!!!!!

I can just see marypaulk calling businesses to see if they are selling truck nuts and wanting them moved out of town!!!!!

lmao!! too funny!! ive got to find some of those! anyone know where they sell them??

MAYBE they have some in this store here in question?

If not, they can read this thread and order some.

http://www.bumpernuts.com/

I heard this truck nuts thing actually started with some kids hanging real bull testicles from their hitches. Guess mountain oysters or bull fries weren't popular where they were from.

I wouldn't want my nuts hung from a truck bumper!

neither would I!

UncleGus.. a 2 ton truck ?

That's a big truck.

I tend to agree. The store windows are blacked out, age limit is posted and I am sure they ask your age when you go in there. I see where kids all the time have torn the covers off Easy Riders in the book store just so they can look at the nude models on the bikes. It's not like the kids can't get on the net and see it anyway or see it in texts at school.

The have the windows blacked out at Wee Swap next to Target!

Freakazoids, robots, please report to the dance floor. *snicker*

JK!!!!

Pic wasn't there when I responded...you are so freakin' inappropriate & reported.

Not appropriate for this forum. Some people have kids. Some people just don't look at trash. This is a forum for discussion, not lewd pics. Think first, then post.

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Originally posted by marypaulk:
The point is that it is not appropriate for our downtown. Anyone that would argue that it is just wants to argue. I went into the store because I did not believe what I had heard and wanted to see it for myself. Unlike many of the people posting here I do not comment on things that I have no firsthand knowledge of. Go into the store and see if you would want to have your business located next to One Luv. Would you bring company or family to the restaurant next to it and not feel a bit embarrassed of your town? I don't care about what they sell. If it is legal then fine. That is not the issue. The issue is that the location is not appropriate and nice towns do not allow such stores in their downtown business district.

Obviously nice towns do allow it or it would not be there... and I have taken folks to eat at restaurants next door/across the street from places like that and simply made no comment about it. If a one of "those" places opens, then other businesses around it should be prepared for some kind of reaction from customers, whether it's verbal comments or a drop in business. And your posting on here probably has done a lot more for that place business-wise than any type of marketing they did on their own. Maybe you should not have mentioned it at all and others would not have noticed it. I know I never noticed it until you mentioned it.... and I'm downtown nearly every day!

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Generally speaking, along with the sex shop/strip club comes a lifestyle of hard drinking, drugs and crime, prostitution.

So what has caused all the drinking, drugs, crime and prostitution in this area before that store opened up? Prior to that place opening, you could listen to any scanner on any given night and hear calls regarding any and/or all the above mentioned. A while back 2 women were arrested for running a "house of ill repute" from a "massage" parlor on Woodward Avenue, Some guy in East Florence was arrested not long ago for prostituting a minor. A local preacher years ago (and I have personal knowledge of this happening), was arrested and convicted of child molestation; his sentence was 3 years probation, which he was allowed to complete in the town he moved to-- this man was caught when police wired one of his victims the man confessed on the wire tap that he had been sexually molesting neighborhood children for several years (it never made the paper, for some strange reason)--- the victim wearing the wire told his attacker he was going to report him to the police and was told by his molester that he was not the first victim and would not be the last, and no one would believe him or any other child who reported him because "everyone believes a preacher over a sinner, especially in this part of the country"), another pillar of the church community committed suicide after it was discovered he had paid some guys to kill his wife (she survived for a few days after the attack, long enough to let the cops know her husband had come in right after it happened and told the guys to leave and he would take care of the rest... hubby assumed they had killed her and placed a 9-1-1 call and told the dispatcher (without checking her pulse) that he had come home and his wife was dead, the guys were caught and confessed it all)... how do you explain all that in this "nice little town"? My older brother was an alcoholic LONG before alcohol sales were legalized. And this was all BEFORE the "sex shop" was opened up.... don't blame a town's drinking, crime, drugs and prostitution on sex shops and night clubs, 'cause it don't hold water.....

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Originally posted by Infomercial:
I haven't seen this shop, but aren't you talking about Mobile PLAZA?

There used to be a head shop on Seminary Street, don't know why it shut down.

Jeez, doesn't anyone remember Turning Point Records on Tennessee Street in the 1970's? Head shop galore!!!!! And this was WAAAAAYYYYYYY before legal alcohol sales.... no uproar raised about it then, but if it were to reopen now...

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Originally posted by semiannualchick:

If I carry friends/family from out of town to a restaurant & they saw a place like this, they would probably be surprised because this area has the reputation of being “behind the times”

There’s been talk for a couple of years of a Hooters coming to Florence. There’s not much difference in a strip joint & Hooter’s

Yep, Florence is definitely "behind the times" and it has cost us big time. A lot of major recording stars don't come here despite our huge pool of talented musicians/recording studios because there is "nothing to do".

As for not much difference between Hooters and a strip joint-- well, at Hooters the girls wear shorts , t-shirts with the Hooters logo , panty hose (those sinful females!), and white tennis shoes (now ain't that a sin and a half!). I have seen females wearing a LOT less than that walking the downtown streets and mall here in Florence. Hooters is a restaurant and they have a uniform for the waitresses to wear. Some wear their shirts a bit tighter than others and this is a personal choice the waitress makes. Most wear their shirts no tighter than I would normally wear, but there ain't nothing showing, and a bra must be worn.

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Originally posted by RaevynFaerie:

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Originally posted by semiannualchick:
If a Hooters version for women came to town, I would be going there for the food.
Sorry for the long rant, I was on a roll.

we can call it GOOBERS

I'm ALL for that!

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Originally posted by Moose:
Funny stuff. BTW - you can buy a variety of porn at the local Books A Million. Just ask for it at the customer service desk. Be warned, you gotta pay for it immediately - no take backs! And please, do not take it with you in the store's bathroom to read. Go home.

They sell Playboy and other "gentlemen's" magazines, but NOT Playgirl! That really ticks me off.....Think the person working the day I went in and asked for Playgirl must have been the one who started this thread because I sure got a filthy look.....

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Originally posted by thenagel:
...as we all know, the good people of our state congress have outlawed the sales of any of those horrible, evil wicked sex toys in the state

Wonder why some of those good people have not outlawed cucumbers and yellow squash being sold in the produce sections of the grocery stores..... not to mention cooking oil, honey, chocolate syrup, maple syrup, whipped cream... have I left anything out?

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Originally posted by Calypso:
They sell Playboy and other "gentlemen's" magazines, but NOT Playgirl!

Hey, that's not fair!! We should make up some protest signs, march in front of the store & demand they give us girls the same rights
as men.

Ive been to one back when I lived in Az. and must admit, they have some cute clothes.

I'm probablt going to get in trouble for this but..try out this site www.premiereadult.com.

I lived in Fl. for 18 years and am not ashamed to tell you I visited this store more than once. I have not yet been able to check out One Luv but I'm willing to bet it is a lot more tame than my favorite store in Orlando.

What people do in the privacy of their own homes is noone else's business. If you don't like to "experiment", then stay out of the store!!

Children are not allowed in there and when I drove by there I saw nothing about the building itself that "mars" the town. It is not even on the main street,get over yourselves.

rA few years ago there was a shop on Woodward called (i think) "Classy Lady"..... they sold sexy/vey naughty lingerie for women, and various lotions/potions and "toys" for both men and women. I don't recall there ever being a fuss about them. They stayed in business for several years.....but then their windows were not blacked out. Maybe that's why there's some fuss about this new place? the blacked out windows make some automatically think what lies within must be bad?

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Originally posted by Razgunarph:
rA few years ago there was a shop on Woodward called (i think) "Classy Lady"..... they sold sexy/vey naughty lingerie for women, and various lotions/potions and "toys" for both men and women. I don't recall there ever being a fuss about them. They stayed in business for several years.....but then their windows were not blacked out. Maybe that's why there's some fuss about this new place? the blacked out windows make some automatically think what lies within must be bad?

I bought a couple of things from Classy Lady... I think the person who started all this is just a very unhappy individual, unless your theory about her owning the place is correct, but then she could still be unhappy.... unhappy about not getting enough business that she has to come here to do some advertising.

Well congradulations to all the prudes in Florence,you managed to get the adult dvd's,sexy lingerie,and adult toys out of One Luv.My husband and I went in there yesterday to check it out only to discover about the only thing they carry now is water pipes. Anybody with a brain knows what those are used for, so I guess its okay to sell drug paraphenilia but not lingerie. I can get high but I can't wear something sexy. I talked with the lady running the shop and encouraged her to talk to her boss about relocating to Sheffield.

I am sick and tired of prudes and the law deciding what I can and cannot buy.

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Originally posted by ms. wonka:
I am sick and tired of prudes and the law deciding what I can and cannot buy.

Welcome to the Bible Belt......

Perhaps they removed the items because of the recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court prudes.

WAFF - State upholds ban

Al.com - Supreme Court ruling

'Sex toys' are also illegal to sell in Mississippi, but the law isn't enforced.

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An exception to the 1988 state law allows sales of devices used for medical, scientific, educational and other purposes.

Somewhere in Alabama, someone is writing a grant proposal to exploit this loophole.....

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Originally posted by ms. wonka:
Well congradulations to all the prudes in Florence,you managed to get the adult dvd's,sexy lingerie,and adult toys out of One Luv.My husband and I went in there yesterday to check it out only to discover about the only thing they carry now is water pipes. Anybody with a brain knows what those are used for, so I guess its okay to sell drug paraphenilia but not lingerie. I can get high but I can't wear something sexy. I talked with the lady running the shop and encouraged her to talk to her boss about relocating to Sheffield.

I am sick and tired of prudes and the law deciding what I can and cannot buy.

I am too. I'm so tired of the faux rectitude of the species Homo hypocritus and the dead hand of the Churches on this area. We are a backwater: it's the result of poor governance, an unwillingness to change, and many of our best and brightest going where they are appreciated.

DS, don't tell Sean Hannity about the grant proposal!

It doesn't have a thing to do with churches in this area or anything else in this area. You ppl must not read the papers. A H'ville lawmaker introduced the law and had it passed. And he says it was all an accident. Welcome to Alabama and don't blame the wrong people.

Thanks for the heads up. I'll try to go buy something down there.

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Originally posted by Trutooit-II:
It doesn't have a thing to do with churches in this area or anything else in this area. You ppl must not read the papers. A H'ville lawmaker introduced the law and had it passed. And he says it was all an accident. Welcome to Alabama and don't blame the wrong people.

LOL

Aw, but they so love to blame the churches. Just don't tell them that Christians are all for enjoying sex. That would probably be just too much for them to bear.

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Originally posted by Jon:
I've heard preachers and church members rail against things such as this, pornography, gambling, alcohol because they believe it isn't Christian. I am a Christian and believe these are personal choices. They may not all be the best choice or your choice but is it your place to judge those who do?

Jon, do you think there are no non-Christians who are against the things you listed? They judge others every bit as much as a Christian does, by their own set of standards.

Everyone, regardless of religion or lack there-of, has a right to voice their opinion. JMHO

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Judge what? Judge whether something is right or wrong? Yes, they should. Serve as Judge of another human being? No. Be a concerned and active citizen? Sure.

Well, that was not the case in this instance, but people sure were quick to JUDGE that it was. That was my point. Everyone judges others by their own personal set of standards and ideas, whether they want to admit it or not.

Even though I try my best to not judge others, I would be lying if I said it has never happened. Thankfully, I have the benefit of feeling conviction, which at least gives me the chance to try to make things right.

If I make the decision that something is wrong for the area in which I live or right for the area in which I live, but do nothing about it (vote, voice my opinion, start a petition, distribute flyers, speak to whoever is in charge of whatever I'm concerned about, etc.), not only does that make no logical sense, it would be wrong.

We should say/do nothing for fear of offending somebody? Not going to happen. I have just as much right to be an active citizen and it would be wrong to say/do nothing.

Personally, as long as it's legal, I don't care what they sell in this shop. They had the good sense to black the windows & post an over-18 sign. I really don't get the problem.

I'm quite sure the proprietor is very happy with all the publicity generated here.

Keep it up. Tell all your friends to post here.


DF

DEEP! (((hug))) How are ya?

i will be glad when i get some free time to go check out this store. haha! and i am lol for real at how many posts it has gotten. i bet their business has been booming.

If people know it is a sex shop dont go in.I wish Florence would let more places open like, Nude bars would be good and attract a lot of tourist.They pay taxes like any other business.I hate to hear people cry over a business they don't like,just stay out,they are not out in the street they are inside.We want a retirement town here,well naked women draw in some old men and women.

The views on this thread are Amazing!

Hmm... Apparently "fun" of ANY kind is a sin around here. Maybe I made a bad choice moving back to Florence...

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Originally posted by Sue Real:
Perhaps they removed the items because of the recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court prudes.

WAFF - State upholds ban

Al.com - Supreme Court ruling

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Originally posted by Trutooit-II:
It doesn't have a thing to do with churches in this area or anything else in this area. You ppl must not read the papers. A H'ville lawmaker introduced the law and had it passed. And he says it was all an accident. Welcome to Alabama and don't blame the wrong people.

For those of a curious nature, there is a similar store in Corinth, on US 72, called Labs n Lace.

Sex toys are available to purchase all over the internet.

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Originally posted by semiannualchick:
Sex toys are available to purchase all over the internet.

And Troy King can't get his hot little hands on them!

BTW, welcome back, Deep Fat!

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Originally posted by Jon:
Is a Christian supposed to judge?

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Originally posted by _Joy_:
Judge what? Judge whether something is right or wrong? Yes, they should. Serve as Judge of another human being? No. Be a concerned and active citizen? Sure.

Sorry, I told you wrong on this...ironically, we covered these verses in church today...read 1 Cor 5, especially verse 12. We are not to judge unbelievers, but Christians actually are supposed to judge each other & hold each other accountable - not to be holier than thou - but as one "grieving" (as it says in verse 2) for another & with repentance & reconciliation as the eventual goal. That's what I get for speaking before searching for the answer. Sorry about that.

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Originally posted by Jon:

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Originally posted by _Joy_:

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Originally posted by Sue Real:
Perhaps they removed the items because of the recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court prudes.

WAFF - State upholds ban

Al.com - Supreme Court ruling

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Originally posted by Trutooit-II:
It doesn't have a thing to do with churches in this area or anything else in this area. You ppl must not read the papers. A H'ville lawmaker introduced the law and had it passed. And he says it was all an accident. Welcome to Alabama and don't blame the wrong people.

This has nothing to do with the Justices personal religious beliefs right?

"Public morality can still serve as a legitimate rational basis for regulating commercial activity, which is not a private activity," Bolin wrote for the court majority."

What are their personal religious beliefs?

As I said before, everyone judges others by their own personal set of standards and ideas, whether they want to admit it or not. Christians do not have the market cornered on that.

Just to reiterate, lest someone gets the wrong idea...lol...

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Originally posted by _Joy_:
Personally, as long as it's legal, I don't care what they sell in this shop. They had the good sense to black the windows & post an over-18 sign. I really don't get the problem.

Huh? I was replying to what you said. If you don't want an answer, don't ask. Were you not asking if the Justices' decision was affected by their religious beliefs? If not, what did you mean when you quoted Sue and Tru, then asked "This has nothing to do with the Justices personal religious beliefs right?" I'd need to know their beliefs to answer that question.

Picking and choosing? I can't imagine where that one came from. I won't ignore what it says because you don't like what it says.

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Originally posted by Jon:
Did you read it in context or are you going to take one verse to "prove" your point.

Adolf Hitler took pieces of the Word to justify his actions. "Christians" took pieces and parts of the Word to justify the Crusades. Just because Crusades sounds like it was for a good cause, it was still a Holocaust.

Ever wonder why the Bible is called "the Word" of God instead of words of God? It is because one should take the entirety of the Word as a whole. Not specific words out of context to justify actions.

I read it in context.

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Originally posted by Jon:
I was refering to the justices opinion that Sex toys are immoral. Just curious what gave him his definition of morality. It apparently differs from your own as you've stated you have no issue with it if it is legal. Can we take that and the Justices opion to conclude you are immoral?

Since you do not know what gave this man his definition of immoral, why would you think that I do?

Did he actually say that sex toys are immoral or is he of the opinion that the general public agrees that they are? Is he human and therefore capable of making an error?

Do you have complete faith in this man's opinion, enough so that anyone who does not agree with him must be wrong?

He is upholding a state ban. How is that illegal?

I just read the rest of the Bolin's quote from the article Sue posted. http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2010/03/post_499.html Yes, I really am that bored...lol. It sounds like there is concern about advertisement were it legal to sell?

Also, I doubt all stores would blacken their windows and post an over-18 sign. I do agree that I don't want to be walking through a shopping area with my grandson and see a window full of sex toys. That would be rather inappropriate.

Of course, they could allow businesses to sell it with the stipulation that they black the windows, post the sign, enforce the sign and don't put advertisement in plain view. Maybe they didn't think it warranted that much thought since you can buy the stuff online anyway?

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Pleasures in Huntsville is great. I know they have ways around the ruling. As you walk in the door you are carded. All toys have stickers that read something like, consult your dr. prior to using a deep tissue massager. They also make you sign a questionair about usage before you are rang up. To each is his own...........

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Originally posted by semiannualchick:
Sex toys are available to purchase all over the internet.

And in the produce section of any supermarket, if you want to go "organic".....

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Originally posted by Calypso:

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Originally posted by semiannualchick:
Sex toys are available to purchase all over the internet.

And in the produce section of any supermarket, if you want to go "organic".....

That gives a whole new meaning to 'tossed salad'.....

rolls eyes

it is a typical head type shop

some of you need to get out more often
this is benign compared to what is going on the world

surprise you are not up in arms about the proposed gay club

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Originally posted by sunshinesue:
surprise you are not up in arms about the proposed gay club

Give 'em time. They will be.

We know no spectacle so ridiculous as the British public in one of its periodical fits of morality.
-- Thomas B. Macaulay

The Florence public when in high moral dudgeon about something or another is in good running, though. Hypocrisy or hypermorality gives them a warm feeling, like wetting their pants while wearing dark clothing.

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Originally posted by dogsoldier0513:

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Originally posted by Calypso:

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Originally posted by semiannualchick:
Sex toys are available to purchase all over the internet.

And in the produce section of any supermarket, if you want to go "organic".....

That gives a whole new meaning to 'tossed salad'.....

i am literally laughing out loud at both of your posts. too funny! love them!

ROFL@ Calypso, soldier, Mrs C.B. and DB.

Good to see that not everybody takes themselves so seriously.

Life's a trip. Get rollin'. Leave all that baggage in the dust.

Ok, im not from the Shoals originally but from just east of Huntsville. I ventured my way into Pleasures a few times with my(former girlfriend)
just to add some spice into our relationship. The place had things that would make any man get some red in his cheeks. Now Huntsville has numerous "smoke shops" providing ample amounts of pipes and bongs for your "Tobacco Smoking" pleasure. My favorite was Zero Gravity, a landmark in the 5-points part of town for having some psychadellic merchaindise. The point im trying to make is this; If this place on Mobile St. sells sex toys and water bongs thats fine by me. I dont have a use for either honestly, but im not going to bad mouth some local folks trying to make a buck in this crappy economy. If you have a problem with this store then STAY THE HECK AWAY FROM IT!!! In the meantime as long as two stoned old men wearing nothing but trenchcoats dont come running out of this store chasing each other down Court St. with big rubber weenies, i dont see much harm in this store. Give these folks a chance, they deserve it just as much as anyone else.

Uh, we understand they stopped carrying sex toys already.

I am amazed that this is even news.

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Originally posted by paddlecypress85:
My favorite was Zero Gravity, a landmark in the 5-points part of town for having some psychadellic merchaindise. In the meantime as long as two stoned old men wearing nothing but trenchcoats dont come running out of this store chasing each other down Court St. with big rubber weenies, i dont see much harm in this store. Give these folks a chance, they deserve it just as much as anyone else.

There is a Zero Gravity in Decatur off the Beltline. I bought my favorite Alice Cooper t-shirt there, along with a John Denver shirt (got some weird looks, but I'm eclectic).

As for the two stoned old men... .why do I keep having visions of Johnny Fever and Les Nessman?

I have several Pink Floyd t-shirts I got from Zero Gravity years ago. Cool store.

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Originally posted by dogsoldier0513:

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Originally posted by Calypso:

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Originally posted by semiannualchick:
Sex toys are available to purchase all over the internet.

And in the produce section of any supermarket, if you want to go "organic".....

That gives a whole new meaning to 'tossed salad'.....

ROTFL

http://www.ranker.com/list/top...ght-being-gay/joanne

ROFL

sex toys are great they should sell em everywhere! my wife uses her big fat vibrator all the time i enjoy watching her

I work at an insurance company that actually insures this building and it doesnt sell anything illegal. It also does NOT sell pornography. So before you go judging you should relly get your facts straight. No one said it was a law to go in and have a look, if you did in deed go into the store that was at your own risk.

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Originally posted by justice:
If people know it is a sex shop dont go in.I wish Florence would let more places open like, Nude bars would be good and attract a lot of tourist.They pay taxes like any other business.I hate to hear people cry over a business they don't like,just stay out,they are not out in the street they are inside.We want a retirement town here,well naked women draw in some old men and women.

You mean "nekkid," don't you?

Lewis Grizzard did the best job of anyone in defining the difference between "naked" and "nekkid." According to Grizzard, a person who is "naked" is simply a person without any clothes on. A person who is "nekkid" is someone who has no clothes on and is up to something!

Rest in peace, Lewis. Your wit lives on.

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Originally posted by justice:
If people know it is a sex shop dont go in.I wish Florence would let more places open like, Nude bars would be good and attract a lot of tourist.They pay taxes like any other business.I hate to hear people cry over a business they don't like,just stay out,they are not out in the street they are inside.We want a retirement town here,well naked women draw in some old men and women.

Ha ha Hate to bust your bubble but nude bars don't draw much of anything except hard core bikers, cheating hubbys, and the little mexies. The "girls" come from your area to work here, so if you do get a nudie bar you'll have to import from out of town.

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Originally posted by beternU:

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Originally posted by justice:
If people know it is a sex shop dont go in.I wish Florence would let more places open like, Nude bars would be good and attract a lot of tourist.They pay taxes like any other business.I hate to hear people cry over a business they don't like,just stay out,they are not out in the street they are inside.We want a retirement town here,well naked women draw in some old men and women.

You mean "nekkid," don't you?

Lewis Grizzard did the best job of anyone in defining the difference between "naked" and "nekkid." According to Grizzard, a person who is "naked" is simply a person without any clothes on. A person who is "nekkid" is someone who has no clothes on and is up to something!

Rest in peace, Lewis. Your wit lives on.

Always think of him when I fly Wing and a Prayer Airline.

I checked this store out today and found nothing objectionable in it in any way.

We have too many individuals in Flo-Town who need to relax their spincters. Chill out. Lighten up, Francis.

Have a beer. Pet a dog. Give your spouse a roll in the hey, if you're up to it. And go light on The Old Time Religion.

Geesh!

I too heard this about "sex toys" and what not and since it's a couple of blocks from where I work, I decided to check it out one day on my break. All I saw was the "tobacco" products. I saw no sex toys or porn. It did not appear to me that they have an accessible "back room." If they do, I am interested. Anyone know?

you libtards are always screaming about freedom, but if it's something that offends you, you want censorship. There are several websites that I haven't been able to access from the Florence public library.