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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 18, 2004 8:25 PM
Jack Stacks rules.

However, I am feeling a bit like Mexican tonight. Some great cheese Quesdillias, steak tacos, lots of chips and different salsas...

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Posted by Mikeygaw on Thursday, November 18, 2004 8:19 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Junctionfan

O.k


Tonights concert will be all Bach

Two part inventions, Three Part Inventions and than after the intermission, the Goldberg Variations.



as in Bill Goldberg?

WHO'S NEXT?!
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Posted by Sterling1 on Thursday, November 18, 2004 6:53 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Sterling1

Darn near crashed through the floor with all my 700 pounds of seal weight, starting ot overheat I may have find my self a way to get brain frozen with an Artic cold drink of some sort . . . .[:D] [(-D] [:D]


Maybe I'll take some 70 pounds of seal fat off of my slog seal body (hence the name Sterling for Sterling seal) and slug that fat down to the basement by pressing hte button for bottom of the ninth and wait till I really need it and use it up. Hmmm . . . I wonder how I may gain that weight back up . . . ahhh, steak, pot roast, beef roast, grilled salmon . . . [:p] [:D] [:p] [:D] [:p] [dinner] [(-D]
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Posted by Sterling1 on Thursday, November 18, 2004 6:45 PM
Darn near crashed through the floor with all my 700 pounds of seal weight, starting ot overheat I may have find my self a way to get brain frozen with an Artic cold drink of some sort . . . .[:D] [(-D] [:D]
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Posted by Sterling1 on Thursday, November 18, 2004 6:32 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by vsmith

This kinda got started over at Model RRer forum on the Hobby Shop Horror thread, but instead of hijacking that thread I thought I would also bring it over here...

those of us on the west coast know we have access to the best burger places on earth. But which is best?


Best hamburger in the Universe is:
Tommy's double cheeseburger with a side of Chili-fries
[dinner][dinner][dinner][dinner]


Second place at a fraction of a hairline behind...
In-N-Out Double-Double with a side of fresh cut french fries, the best on the Planet
[dinner][dinner][dinner]

I've had Whataburgers to those little hockey puck Sliders at White Castle..all pail before the mighty Tommyburger, those who have partaken of the tommy Chili-deathburger or those just cut fries from In-N-Out know what I'm talking about

[bow][bow][bow][bow]



Crikey!!! [:0] [:0] [:0]I darned near threw up from the veranda just seeing those gross pictures . . . . . the bp monitor darn near caused a HCL meltdown in the lower 4 section of my stomach . . . . .
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Posted by Sterling1 on Thursday, November 18, 2004 6:23 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by kevinstheRRman

160 pages of food

i don't believe it!


163 pages of fun at the diner and coffee shop and dousing in food, with more to come . . . . .
[:D] [:D] [:D] [:D] [:D]
[(-D] [(-D] [(-D] [(-D] [(-D]
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Posted by espeefoamer on Thursday, November 18, 2004 5:50 PM
UMMMMMMMM! RIIIIIBS![:)] [dinner].
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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, November 18, 2004 5:47 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by JoeKoh

QUOTE: Originally posted by tree68

I'll be tied up tonight with the local fire chief's and firefighters dinner (I think they're doing turkey), but will get back to work on chicken soon. Don't remember who did the ribs - not on my menu, usually.[dinner]

It was me[:p] how about some bbq chicken too?
stay safe
Joe


Joe, some bbq chicken sounds good also!

Larry, are you all having the turkeys, (Biscuit and Gravy by name) that
President Bush pardoned?
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 18, 2004 4:12 PM
I could volunteer to cook up a batch of carnitas!!!!!!!!! UMMM UMMM If ya ain't never had em before, you have know idea what your missing.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 18, 2004 4:03 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie
[
Marty, stop that! And how's your hand?


Well, my finger will never bend again. I would just as soon have it cut off so it will be out of my way. Maybe I'll have it removed in a few years. At least I'll be getting a tidy little settlement and with that I'll be getting my first Harley Davidson. O small price to pay for a brand new Harley for free.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 18, 2004 3:50 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Trainnut484

MMMMMM BBQ [dinner] I could bring some of KC's finest BBQ from Gates. Jack Stack and Smokehouse would be good too.

Take care,

Russell


Stop torturing me! Jack Stack's brisket is the best ever.

Santa Fe, all the way,

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Posted by JoeKoh on Thursday, November 18, 2004 3:47 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by tree68

I'll be tied up tonight with the local fire chief's and firefighters dinner (I think they're doing turkey), but will get back to work on chicken soon. Don't remember who did the ribs - not on my menu, usually.[dinner]

It was me[:p] how about some bbq chicken too?
stay safe
Joe

Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").

 

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Posted by Trainnut484 on Thursday, November 18, 2004 3:44 PM
MMMMMM BBQ [dinner] I could bring some of KC's finest BBQ from Gates. Jack Stack and Smokehouse would be good too.

Take care,

Russell
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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, November 18, 2004 2:49 PM
I'll be tied up tonight with the local fire chief's and firefighters dinner (I think they're doing turkey), but will get back to work on chicken soon. Don't remember who did the ribs - not on my menu, usually.[dinner]

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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, November 18, 2004 2:08 PM
Oh Mookie, that does sound good. Larry, could you PLEASE bring in some
more BBQ ribs? And how about a BBQ pot roast or BBQ pork roast?
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Posted by Mookie on Thursday, November 18, 2004 2:05 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by cherokee woman

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

If we don't stop eating this way, we will end up in the basement of the diner!


Gee Mookie:

I didn't realize we HAD a basement. Or are you hinting that with all the
combined weight of everyone in the diner that we'll be MAKING a
basement[}:)][:p][:0]
If we don't have one, we will have a really big pit. And if we do have one, we best reinforce the floor!

Which reminds me - where is Tree and is he bringing in more BBQ ribs any time soon! Oink!

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Posted by espeefoamer on Thursday, November 18, 2004 1:54 PM
Those grease bombs[:)] are for lunch. Steak [:)] is for dinner [dinner].
Love 'em both!
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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, November 18, 2004 1:53 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

If we don't stop eating this way, we will end up in the basement of the diner!


Gee Mookie:

I didn't realize we HAD a basement. Or are you hinting that with all the
combined weight of everyone in the diner that we'll be MAKING a
basement[}:)][:p][:0]
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Posted by railman on Thursday, November 18, 2004 1:51 PM
Yeah, I'll take a good steak over these grease-bombs any day!
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Posted by Mookie on Thursday, November 18, 2004 1:47 PM
If we don't stop eating this way, we will end up in the basement of the diner!

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Posted by espeefoamer on Thursday, November 18, 2004 1:41 PM
The USS Nimitz burger sounds great. Hold the jalipenos on mine,though.Can't handle spicey food.That fried egg on the burger sounds intrureging(sp?).
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Posted by dharmon on Thursday, November 18, 2004 11:51 AM
If we're talking fast food here......

WHATABURGER

Double with cheese and jalapenos[dinner][bow]

Runner's Up:

Carl's Jr Double Western or Six Dollar Burger
Fudruckers

White Castle and Krystal.......only on the way home from a bar, cause you're gonna feel bad in the morning anyway........

Now the best burger ever came from the USS Nimitz wardroom midrats....

double cheese, griiled onions, jalapenos, bacon, and a fried egg on an onion roll.....[:p][:p]

with mustard of course....
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 18, 2004 11:36 AM
I'm going to have to put ina nomination for best burger here as well. For those who have been to the Denver area, we have a chain called Good TImes, and I have got to say, the "Big Daddy" (two patties, bacon, swiss and american cheese and special sauce) one of the best burgers EVER!
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Posted by jeaton on Thursday, November 18, 2004 11:27 AM
I have returned from New Mexico. The Chief left LA about three hours late and only got down to minus two and a half at Chicago. I missed MC's note that he might be at La Junta and due to the later hour I had dozed off, otherwise I would have stepped off the train there for a smoke break. I am disappointed that I missed our resident track and MOW expert. He had sent me a station by station guide on things to watch for from Kansas to New Mexico that made the trip that more interesting.

I got a ton of pictures of Transcon action at Belen and up on the desert about 15 miles to the (railroad) west. In just a little more than two hours I saw at least 8 east and 6 west, with pool power from just about everybody.

I see that I missed some Forum excitment. Still have a lot of catching up to do, but will add more over our evening meal.

Jay

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Posted by CShaveRR on Thursday, November 18, 2004 11:12 AM
Wow! This live keyboard music is great! Be careful moving that harpsichord, though!

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Posted by CShaveRR on Thursday, November 18, 2004 11:09 AM
Best line I ever heard about a burger concerned White Castle's sliders: "You can't buy 'em--you just rent 'em for a couple of hours!"

Having said that, I'll submit two nominations for best burger:
--broiled: Portillo's--they're a hot dog joint, but they have delicious burgers with fre***oppings, too.
--grilled: Hamburger Heaven, in Elmhurst. A very traditional drive-in, where you walk up, order, wait while it's prepared, then take it back to your car (bike, in my case) or a picnic table. The traditional double-decker, with its special, secret sauce, is my favorite (I've foregone the cheese this past season; don't miss it too much). My daughter likes their pizzaburger.

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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, November 18, 2004 10:49 AM
Fish sounds great, especially with some good crispy fries and rice krispie treats to top it all off. Joe - your secret is safe with us. They won't last long enough for anyone to analyze.....

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Posted by JoeKoh on Thursday, November 18, 2004 9:37 AM
Well im making rice krispie treats today if anyone would like some.the secrect of mine is..........classified
stay safe
joe

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Posted by cherokee woman on Thursday, November 18, 2004 9:14 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

QUOTE: Originally posted by lfish

QUOTE: Originally posted by Mookie

QUOTE: Originally posted by lfish

Cherokee woman, I've been making the cornmeal mush, which is why I haven't been in the diner for breakfast. It is great. I used to have to ditch a lot of leftover cornbread, so this is a good alternative. Thanks for the recipe.
Got honey?


Naturally. And bananas. But I'll be in the diner for lunch. What's on the menu?


[}:)] I'm thinking fish sounds good? [}:)]


Mookie, you're right: fish does sound good for today. So fish sandwiches
it is, with plenty of tarter sauce. There'll also be butterfly shrimp with
plenty of seafood sauce for those who don't like tarter sauce. And of
course, what's seafood without french fries?!?!?!

And Ifish, don't worry: we do not eat Ifish or mudchickens in THIS diner.
Never have, never will.
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Posted by Junctionfan on Thursday, November 18, 2004 8:55 AM
O.k


Tonights concert will be all Bach

Two part inventions, Three Part Inventions and than after the intermission, the Goldberg Variations.
Andrew

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