Written by Kathy Potts
When Ramey management apprised the agency of our relocation options in 2008, the group made it no further than the location boasting “rooftop access”. Forget cost per square footage; visions sprang immediately of cool late-afternoon soirees and a Fondren perch to observe those less fortunate souls below with no such perks.
At least that was my vision. Turns out other ideas were spawned reflecting the diverse nature of the shop that is Ramey.
A traffic manager saw a rooftop urban garden. We formed a group sharing that interest and have produced quite a bounty of heat-loving flowers and vegetables … but mostly banana peppers.
Our musically inclined, of which there are many, saw it as a venue resulting in a variety of sessions with local musicians. One particularly lively night ended with the Delta Mountain Boys treating us to hours, beyond their agreement, of bluegrass delights and a shared bottle of bourbon.
Our more competitive set immediately jumped into action creating a space for win-at-all-cost corn hole. (Come to think of it, there has not been a game in quite a while due to some unattended ill will.)
However, the best times on the Ramey Roof have been spontaneous. Releasing a leftover “wish lantern” with clients at the end of a productive day embedded a fond memory for all. On any given (cooler) day, you might find a group enjoying lunch or having an update on a creative project. However, I have personally noticed that, yes, late afternoon will bring a gathering to enjoy a cold beverage while perching to watch those without perks below.
Jackson: photographs by Ken Murphy is available now for purchase. To order a copy, call Lemuria Books at 601.366.7619 or visit us online at lemuriabooks.com. Please join us in celebrating Jackson on August 5th at 5:00 in Banner Hall!
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