Ulee's Gold (1997)
Traber Burns: Chance Barrow
Quotes
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[first lines]
Chance Barrow : So he says to me, I just soon they cut and stay off just north of Orlando. And let the bottom half go, right out into the Gulf. Say it didn't sound like such a bad idea...
Ulysses Ulee Jackson : Fair enough on the uh, Bakery Bridge, Chance. I want 92 for the Tupelo.
Chance Barrow : Ulee!
Ulysses Ulee Jackson : I could sell it myself... Fact is I've been thinking of doing just that.
Chance Barrow : Can you expect by next Thursday?
Ulysses Ulee Jackson : I can give you 39 barrels, I'll keep the rest...
Chance Barrow : You're not workin' as many bees these days, can you deliver?
Ulysses Ulee Jackson : I said 30. I'm ready.
Chance Barrow : Well - it's gonna be a good year. At least as long as they can keep the Chinese from dumping their honey.
Ulysses Ulee Jackson : The Chinese don't have anything like our Tupelo.
Chance Barrow : Ulee, most folks don't seem to care any more. The cheap honey floods the market.
Ulysses Ulee Jackson : The bees and I have an understanding. I take care of them, and they take care of me. We both just have to work a little harder, that's all.