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The number on the General Lee's doors is ZERO - one.

Hi Skipper. Can you PM me? it won't let me message you. Smokey and the Bandit is my favorite movie! (The first one)

Those hot roads that the Dukes drove down must've BURNED tire rubber on the General!

Jesse was thrilled after getting the CB message from Daisy. He was worried that Boss would make the bail too high and he wouldn't be able to pull it off. Garrett might not act like Bo and Luke but he was still a Duke and still his nephew. The idea of Garrett sitting in jail sickened Jesse, especially on such a big day. The idea of anybody sitting in jail sickened Jesse for that matter. He was old enough to remember the old days before Boss took over, when Hazzard County government and police actually cared about justice. Now, Jesse knew that 90% of the people Boss had arrested were just part of some scheme. Still, Jesse wondered what was going on. Why did Boss let Garrett out? He certainly wouldn't do it out of the goodness of his heart. There is no goodness in his heart. Jesse then realized that there may be a little goodness, like last Christmas Eve when he showed up at the Duke farm with presents. But today was the big race. And that meant big money. Boss's greedy heart has no goodness inside when big money was around. Jesse finished his chores and hopped in his F-150. His mind wandered all over the place while driving down Mill Pond Road. A big race was always a festive occasion that brought the community together. No other event was bigger. Couple that with a big time NASCAR driver being part of it and this was destined to be an epic day in Hazzard's history. But still, anytime Boss Hogg has his hand in something, bad things follow. What a day ahead though!....the General Lee vs Bill Elliott! The thought of that made Jesse feel like he was 50 years younger.

Bo fought an ALLIGATOR underwater

money (ya gotta be old to know we called it that)

Cooter Davenport looks over the old fair ground where the race will later be held. He had signed up years ago to help get things set up and ready for the races that is annually held there. Not to help Hogg or his crooked law. But to help the town raise the little money Hogg will let slide through his fat fingers for the town. Plus it's racing. And cars. But this year it's going to be bigger and better. Bill Elliott himself was going to be in the race. A celebrity. A true NASCAR driver. In Hazzard County. Racing against his best friends and the community. Cooter shakes his head in disbelief and feels a large smile cross his face before he starts to ponder how upset Bo and Luke would be if he were to cheer on Bill instead of them this year as he always does. His smile slowly fades as his thoughts fall onto the troubled Duke that seems to throw negativity and anger everywhere he goes. This will always be the first time that he will be racing in this race against Bo and Luke. Who knows what he'll be bringing onto the dusty dirt track. Cooter shakes his head in disgust at himself for giving Garrett the credit to have the ability to beat Bo and Luke. To beat Bill Elliott. "Not a chance, punk," Cooter mutters as Daisy's dirt splattered Dixie pulls up besides him. "Hey there Cooter," she forces a smile as she gets out of the jeep, "you know today's the day of the big race. Why you slacking for?" "Who me?" Cooter gives an ornery look, "I was just torn on who to go for. And how mad Bo and Luke would be if I were to go for Awesome Bill from Dawsonville." "You'd trade your loyalty to my cousins for a celebrity NASCAR driver who has millions of fans?" she questions, giving him a disappointing look. Cooter shrugs. "Maybe they'll wreck Garrett and come in tied," he smiles at her. "Still holding that grudge, huh?" she questions. Cooter gives her a cold glare. "I had it from the day he stepped foot in Hazzard. That boy is nothing but trouble. I know he's your cousin and your uncle taught you that family is family," Cooter shakes his head, "but he don't belong here any more than I belong in the city! Heck. He don't deserve to be related to you, Jesse, Luke, or Bo. Poor Bo being his twin." Cooter shudders. "At least they are nothing alike nor look alike!" Daisy silently nods. "Well whether we understand Garrett or not, we are still family. God made us family for a reason, so I am not going to question that nor whether or not we deserve it. But talking about Garrett," Daisy states, "Jesse is worried about him sitting in jail on the day of the big race. We don't have mo-" "He deserves to be in jail, Daisy. Rosco finally got something right!" Cooter states angrily, "But your uncle can stop worrying his honest head over that fool boy. Ernie Elliott found me this morning and talked me into bringing him to see Rosco. He told ol' Rosco that if he didn't drop the charges and let Garrett go, that Bill and his fancy sponsors were going back to Atlanta." Daisy raises an eyebrow. "What did Rosco do?" Cooter laughs. "He told Ernie bye," Cooter laughs some more, "but then Hogg walked in and talked some crooked sense into him and why they don't want Bill to leave before the race. So Hogg made Rosco drop the charges. Ernie then said that he had to apologize to Garrett. Hogg made Rosco do that as well." "Oh boy," Daisy grins, "that'll help Jesse out a lot. Thank you Cooter." "Don't thank me, Daisy. If it were up to me, that boy would be on his way to the state jail in Atlanta right now where he belongs! You all can thank Ernie. For once, I agree with poor Rosco," Cooter flashes a smile, "today is the worst day ever." "Oh Cooter. It's going to be a great day!" Daisy grins getting back into her jeep, "Now I got to let Jesse know and get to work."

Daylight found the Duke Farm preparing for its company's departure. After helping with the chores and another hearty breakfast, Luke’s team packed up their gear and loaded it. Coy, Vance and Jeb all making plans to see Lisa, Casey and Debbie again soon. “I’ll see ya’ll tomorrow morning,” Luke said to his team as they prepared to leave, all of them congratulating him and Dixie again, “I’ll see you at work tomorrow Dixie. Congratulations again both of you, it was a great weekend.” Debbie said, smiling thinking of Jeb. After all the out of town company left, the rest began getting ready for church. “Hey girls, do ya’ll need something to wear this morning?” Daisy asked. “I’ll just wear the same skirt and blouse I wore Friday to the reception,” BL said. Dixie replied, "Do you have anything to go with my skirt that is a little less revealing? I had meant to go by the house for something, but I can make it work." Daisy thought for a minute, "I have just the blouse." Dixie took her word for it, "Great." Once everyone was ready, they headed off to town and the church. Jesse made it a habit, as did most folks in Hazzard of getting to church early. No sooner had Luke parked the truck than he and Dixie were converged on by several of the town's folk who would have not been caught dead in a bar. Congratulations and well wishing continued all the way up the church steps where Reverend Frawley greeted the congregation. On their way in Luke and Dixie were stopped by Reverend Frawley. “Congratulations to both of you, it's good to have you with us this morning”, Reverend Frawley greeted the couple. “Thanks Reverend,” Luke replied. “Good morning Jesse, you certainly have a crowd this morning," Frawley shook Jesse’s hand. “Good morning Reverend, that I do, I believe you know most of them but I’d like you to meet my brothers Elbert and John, their wives Bessie and Pauline and Elbert and Bessie’s boys Jeremiah and Jed,” Jesse introduced the small group behind him. “Welcome it's nice to meet you all, welcome,” Reverend Frawley replied. Halfway up the aisle was where the Dukes normally sat, today they took up two pews what with a new member in the family and visiting relatives. Much to the displeasure of the youngest Dukes, Bessie had made them sit with the elder Dukes, while the young adults plus one Davenport, sat on the second pew. Luke had taken a seat on the end with Dixie at his side and then Daisy and BL. Bo sat beside BL then Coy,Vance and Jeb. Behind the Duke cousins sat the Davenport boys. Jesse was pleased as punch to have two pews taken up by his family, the only other family there that came close to taking up that much space was the Halcomb family. Announcements were made, giving a list of events coming up, hosted by other churches and of Luke and Dixie’s recent marriage. The singing was especially good this beautiful sunny Sunday. Reverend Frawley began, "After hearing this week of Luke and Dixie's marriage, I have been moved to teach this morning about the five pillars of marriage. They are: Pillar 1: Love Pillar 2: Trust Pillar 3: Respect. Pillar 4.Faith Pillar 5: Understanding” Dixie and Luke felt the eyes of the entire congregation on them. As the sermon continued, Jed and Jeremiah became restless. Bessie had already given them the look. Pauline was just hoping that Jeb was getting something useful out of it. She could only hope that now that Luke was married that Jeb, Bo, Coy, Vance and maybe even Daisy would start taking relationships more seriously. “Pillar number 5 is understanding…” Reverend Frawly was saying when BL looked over, seeing 4 sets of jean clad legs stretched out to the pew in front of them. Pauline frowned when she glimpsed over her shoulder, 3 of her nephews and her son weren’t even paying attention, they were ASLEEP! Atleast Luke was taking the preacher’s words to heart she hoped. “...without these 5 things, NO marriage can survive,” Reverend Frawley boomed into the microphone, nearly causing the 4 sleeping Duke boys to jump out of their skins. Jeb opened his eyes a bit confused for a moment where he was until he saw his mother giving him a look. He forced himself to sit up a bit straighter and at least act like he was paying attention. By this time, Jesse's attention had been drawn to the kids behind him. In particular, to his younger nephews, who all were now trying to look really innocent. The young men all felt no older than their teenage cousins, trying not to squirm under the look that Jesse gave them, a look that promised a good talking to later. Reverend Frawley concluded his sermon then said, "Before I dismiss today I'd like to take just a minute to again congratulate the new Mr. and Mrs. Luke Duke and to also say what a joy it was to have so many Dukes here this morning. You all are welcome anytime. With that the services are concluded and we hope to see everyone back next week." As everyone stood up to head out, Luke and Dixie were again stopped by other well wishers which made the others exit much slower than normal. It was all Bo, Jeb, Coy and Vance could do to keep from yawning or stretching before they made it outside. Jesse introduced his brothers, sisters in law and two youngest nephews to a few people on the way to their vehicles, the rest of the Dukes that were visiting were leaving after lunch. Jesse saw Luther and Clyde Davenport standing by the wrecker talking and went over “Ya’ll come on over for lunch too, there’ll be plenty the kids will all be there,” Jesse said. Luther thought about it for a moment, then replied, "Ya, know, I think I will Jesse. It's been a long while since I've talked with John and even longer since I've seen Elbert." Clyde almost was not sure who this person who looked like his brother was but thought he might ought to go too. "Sounds good Jesse. I don't much like my own cookin' and BL has about deserted me." Jesse replied, "It will be good to have ya’ll. See ya out at the place." Luke was opening the truck door for Dixie when she asked, "What's Uncle Jesse doing?" Luke looked over to where Jesse was now walking off from the Davenports, "I'm not sure." Everyone headed out to the Duke farm, as Luke got out and went around to open Dixie’s truck door he saw Clyde’s truck followed by the wrecker turn up the driveway “I know what Uncle Jesse was doing as we were leaving the church. He was inviting Luther and Clyde to lunch,” Luke said. Dixie followed Luke's gaze, "Great, you know he's been a lot better than I could have ever expected, ..." Both Luke and Dixie said together, "But..." They were both wondering just how long Luther could and would maintain civilized behavior where their marriage was concerned. Their thoughts were interrupted by the others arrival. Daisy, Dixie and BL changed out of their church clothes and then went to help the Aunts finish lunch while the elder men sat on the front porch visiting and the younger men tinkered with General Lee. “Dixie, will you help me set the picnic tables?” BL asked. She wanted to ask Dixie a favor but she didn’t want Daisy or her Aunts to overhear. Dixie replied, "Sure." Out front, Luke stepped back from the General and over to a cooler filled with ice, soda, beer and several other beverages. He grabbed an ice cold beer and was about to open it when Luther spoke up from the porch. "Luke, before you open that, I have something for you." Luther said casually. Luke shut the cooler and stepped over to the porch beer in hand. Luther tossed a set of keys at him unexpectedly. Luke's quick reflexes helped him catch the keys. Luke glanced at the keys, the familiar keyring and keys. Luke knew them. He froze. Luther gave him only a look. Luke met his look. Both men nodded in silent agreement. "I work at 8 tomorrow." Luke said. "I'll head toward town about 7. You can park her at the garage if you think Ole Rosco can stay out of the ditches tonight." Luther said. Luke started to return the beer to the cooler. Luther said, "Drink the beer. I'm gonna be here a spell." Luke wasn't sure who the person was in his father in law's body, but if he continued to be that person, they could get along. He nodded and headed back to the General, but stopped at the picnic tables long enough to show Dixie the familiar set of keys that he had carried years ago to the wreckers, the garage along with the keys to both Luther's yard and the county impound lot. Dixie's eyes went wide at the sight of the keys. BL looked up about the time Luke showed Dixie the key ring, when he went back over to the General, BL asked “who is that man that says he’s your father?” “Funny, now what do you really want to ask?” Dixie said. When you get an appointment with the Tri-County jail Dr. see if you can get me one too, I’m gonna ask for birth control pills, I don’t want anymore weeks like last week. Atleast every third woman that came in the post office was pregnant or so it seemed. I’d have been a wreck if I hadn’t kept busy helping Daisy plan the reception,” BL replied. Dixie gave BL a look, "I needed that. But, yes I will." “Sorry, but thanks I didn’t want half the county knowing my business,” BL said. Dixie replied, "I can certainly relate." About then Bo decided it was a good idea to sneak up behind BL, grab her and goose her! BL squealed, startled by being suddenly grabbed “Eeep Bo!” “You’re just so darn cute, I couldn’t help myself,” Bo said, kissing the tip of BL’s nose, fully aware they were being watched by not just the other young people but Clyde and Jesse too. Jed and Jeremiah saw the interaction and promptly said, "Eww!" and "Yuck!" respectfully. "Lunch is ready, everybody get washed up ,” Daisy said, bringing out the baked ham. BL and Dixie took that as their cue to go help tote the rest of the food out. After lunch everyone cleaned up, Daisy had taken some of the 'to go' containers and as lunch was brought in she fixed a container of ham, each of the sides and some of each pie before putting the rest of the leftovers in the fridge. Pauline saw what she was doing but wondered why. "Daisy, why are you packing food into containers?" Daisy wished her aunt wasn't so observant at times like this, "I'm fixing Dixie and Luke something for later." Pauline looked surprised, "The girl does know how to cook, doesn't she?" "Yes, Aunt Pauline. Luke will be fine. It's just that they haven't really stocked the kitchen yet, and they both have to work tomorrow." Daisy said, knowing her aunts concern for Luke. Pauline frowned as she thought how a married couple hadn't stocked their kitchen yet. After Luke's first and only beer, he drank sweet iced tea. After the others headed home, it was time for Luke and Dixie to head into town. Luke got Dixie in his pick-up, and he followed her in the wrecker. Gloria Kravitz heard the wrecker but had to wipe her hands before moving the curtain aside to look, by this time though Luke and Dixie had gone inside leaving her imagination running wild, “Abner, that Davenport girl, the one married Luke Duke is home, Luke too I imagine but they ain’t alone. Cooter the mechanic’s boy is there too, I heard the wrecker. The other Davenport girl and Bo Duke and Jesse’s girl will probably be along,” Gloria was in a tizzy but Abner didn’t notice, he’d heard the vehicles and had put cotton in his ears before Gloria came in. Dixie put the leftovers in the fridge and came back in the living room to find Luke sitting on the couch with his boots off. She sat down by him. Pulled her feet up on the couch and snuggled into Luke's outstretched arm. Luke had already told a very confused Hazzard phone operator to route any wrecker calls to him tonight. Dixie rested her head on Luke's shoulder, "This is nice, what are Bo and BL doing tonight?" “I don’t rightly know but I betcha Bo’s doing everything he can to stay out of Uncle Jesse’s sight, after falling asleep in church this morning,” Luke replied. BL had told Daisy she’d help change sheets on hers and Bo’s beds so they’d have fresh ones to sleep on but the rest of the housework was going to have to wait until tomorrow because Sunday was the day of rest and no work was done but the necessary daily chores. With the sheets changed the girls figured Bo had finished up the few undone evening chores. Daisy took a fresh pot of coffee and four cups to the porch. Bo was just coming back from the barn as the coffee was being poured. He took a seat on the swing by BL as the four sat in silence for a few minutes, Bo finally spoke, “it seems so empty now.” “Yeah it does, we’ll have to think of a reason to have another weekend,” BL said. "What about a baby shower?” Daisy suggested innocently. Bo and BL got choked on their coffee hearing this, both was sure Daisy knew something. BL recovered fist saying “Daisy don’t you think that’s rushing things a mite? Today’s only been a week since they got married.” “I know, I just can’t wait to have a baby around,” Daisy replied. Bo shook his head, "I just mean without Luke here. Maybe we should see if they want to go to the Boar's Nest or maybe we should go by there awhile." Jesse looked over his coffee cup, "If ya'll are wanting any babies around, ya'll might want to give them some private time so as they have a chance to make them." “Guess you’re right Uncle Jesse,” Bo said, looking at BL from the corner of his eye, news of a baby on the way was sooner than Daisy or Uncle Jesse knew. “Yeah, guess so,”Daisy agreed. Bo looked at BL, "So what do you want to do tonight Darlin'?" “I don’t know but it can’t be another really late night, I gotta work tomorrow. I shouldn’t leave Sadie behind either, I’ve basically abandoned her all weekend,” BL replied, then having had an idea continued, “how about the drive-in movies?” Bo replied, "Yeah, we can do that. Right Sadie girl?" His answer was in the form of Sadie putting both her paws in his lap. “We better get going, if we want to catch the early show,” BL said standing, then pulling Bo to his feet. “Let’s hit it,” Bo replied, pulling BL close, his arm around her lower back. He might have let his hand wander lower but Uncle Jesse was on the porch watching. At General Lee, Bo helped BL in then picked Sadie up, handing her in the window to BL. “There ya go Sadie girl,” Bo said, getting in behind the wheel. Bo found a parking spot to his liking in the back row. He backed General Lee in, adjusted the sound on the speaker and started to move a bit closer to BL. Sadie took that moment to step in between the two. “I think someone’s jealous,” BL looked at Bo and grinned. Bo wasn’t amused, the farm had been crawling with people all weekend and Bo had been hoping for some cuddle time now that they were alone. BL picked Sadie up and scooted over so she now sat between the dog and Bo. Sadie lay down in the passenger seat, her head facing the door, in full pout mode. Bo and BL settled in as the movie started. In town, Luke noticed Dixie had gotten quiet. He looked down on his chest to find his sleeping wife using him as a pillow. Luke thought about waking her but instead wrapped his arms around her a bit tighter as he decided to just relax for a bit before waking Dixie. It was at that moment the phone rang. Luke reached for the phone, "Hello." "Luke? Cletus is hung up out on Route 11." The operator said. "Ok. I'm on my way?" Luke said, hanging the phone up. Dixie asked, "To where?" "Route 11. Cletus is hung up." Luke said getting his boots back on. "Need or want any help?" Dixie asked. = BL reached over, stroking Sadie’s hip since that was about all she could reach. BL laid her head on Bo’s shoulder, he tightened his arm around her as they watched the movie. “Want some popcorn darlin? Bo asked, when he got no answer he looked to the shoulder BL’s head rested on, seeing she was asleep he turned back toward the movie. Luke gave his wife a grin. "I got this, but if you want to go, I'm good with it." Dixie grabbed a jacket even though the night was warm, and they headed out. The Kravitz’s were almost asleep when Luke fired the souped up wrecker up to go get Cletus. Gloria looked at the clock, it read 11:15 she was never going to get another night of decent sleep as long as those girls lived next door. When the movie was over, it took Bo some time to get out onto the road. He could have gone cross country but he didn’t want to jostle and bounce BL and wake her up. He was enjoying having her cuddling close, so he headed for home at a nice slow but steady speed. One hand on the steering wheel, the other arm holding his girl tight. Luke pulled the wrecker on scene to find a frantic Cletus. Before the lights came on in the truck, Cletus was freaking out, "Cooter, great to see ya! Buzzards on a buzzsaw, Cousin Boss is gonna kill me!" The lights came on in the cab of the wrecker as Luke opened the door, "Cletus, just settle down." Luke said. "Wait, what are you doing with the Davenport's wrecker? You didn't steal it, did you?" Luke rolled his eyes, "Do you really think I'm gonna steal a wrecker just to come out and rescue you?" Bo’s attempt not to wake BL wasn’t going so well as he hit yet another pothole. BL felt like she was moving but hadn’t fully woken up until General Lee hit another pothole “what’s going on, where are we?” BL asked when it was clear they weren’t at the drive-in movie. “I’m sorry darlin, I didn’t mean to wake you, its these dang potholes. Movie’s over, we’re on route 7 headed home,” Bo replied. “The movie’s over and we’re headed home.” BL said more than asking for clarification. “I’m sorry Bo, I didn’t mean to fall asleep and miss the whole movie,” BL said. “No big deal darlin, holding you was better than the movie anyway,” Bo replied. Sadie had also woken up and reared up on the door then nudged BL’s arm turning to rear up on the door again."Bo can we stop a few minutes, Sadie needs to do her business?” BL asked “Sure sweetheart,” Bo pulled off onto an old moonshine trail then helped Sadie and BL both out, taking BL’s hand as they followed Sadie. Cletus thought about it a moment, then replied, "Well, I guess not." While Luke set to getting Cletus out of the ditch, Dixie got out of the truck. "Anything you need me to do?" Luke replied, "Just convince Cletus that I didn't steal the wrecker." After getting Cletus on his way, Luke and Dixie made their way back to town, parked the wrecker and made their way in the house. It was late by now, so they were both more than ready to head to Bo and BL got back on the road heading for the Duke farm so BL could get her car and go home. Bo helped Sadie out of General Lee, putting her in BL’s car then helping BL, holding her close, Bo tipped BL’s chin up for a long goodnight kiss. “See you tomorrow Darlin, sweet dreams.” “Good night, see you tomorrow,” BL replied, getting in her car, heading home.