Believe origanaly the term comes from the slave trade ,when slaves where what they call sold down the river ,so not to bee to far from fam; or loved ones, it...
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Thanks nancy! it happens to me to ,when things are right under your nose you tend to look over them, and sometimes take them for granted,not to say that you did ,i stumble on to these things and wonder why i never heard that before! thanks for your kind words you know they are appriciated !
I looked it up find this interesting and very well done Sir Andries! slaves who caused trouble were sold from the northern slave states down to the Mississippi region to harsher plantations...always love to hear your unique style..Meow^..^
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Man I don't know what you and bug are drinking but ship some out here. Great stuff lately!
Good storytelling Andries. Smooth vocals and guitar pickin'. I like the catchy guitar descending melody.
YOU ARE MAKING ME WANT TO GO FISHING. FIRST YOU TALK ABOUT FISHING OUT OF THE SAME HOLE AND NOW ABOUT THE RIVER