Post by: Bentley on February 06, 2022, 04:23:29 PM
Post by: GREG-B on February 06, 2022, 07:37:46 PM
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on February 06, 2022, 07:58:32 PM
Post by: yorkdude on February 07, 2022, 04:41:02 AM
Post by: Canadian John on February 07, 2022, 08:23:32 AM
I am envious. That's some mighty fine dining coming up..
Post by: Hank D Thoreau on February 07, 2022, 03:07:35 PM
https://hilifeburgers.com/
Tommy's is always a favorite. I used to go the original Tommy's in LA when I was in graduate school at USC. Tommy's actually bought all of our chemistry glassware (beakers, flasks, etc.) when our new chemistry building was built in the 1980's.
All of our glassware had the Tommy's logo silkscreened on them. I should have bought some while I had the chance.
Der Wienerschnitzel (only old guys remember the Der) is definitely a cut below Tommy's. Actually, a large chasm would better describe it. Their chili is like liquid and their hotdogs like rubber. Still, I eat there a lot.
As far as In n Out, well, that's what a hamburger's all about. Plus, contrary to ratings I find on the web, I really like their fries.
If you like good Mexican food, try El Tepeyac Cafe https://www.eltepeyac.cafe/
The Hollenbeck Burrito is a classic. Or you can get the giant Manuel Special.
Folks would line up in the rain to eat there.
There is now one in La Mirada, which is bigger, but lacks the experience. I discovered the new location recently and had some food delivered.
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on February 07, 2022, 04:42:54 PM
Post by: Bentley on February 08, 2022, 09:36:01 AM
Post by: Bentley on February 08, 2022, 09:37:08 AM
Post by: Hank D Thoreau on February 08, 2022, 11:19:10 PM
That last reply was from me Kristen not Bentley not sure why it posted under his name
It could have to do with posting using an admin account. Best IT practice is to only use admin privileges when performing actual admin functions.
This assumes that you were using admin since your names both have administrator below them.
It's a possibility.
Post by: Bentley on February 09, 2022, 09:44:02 PM
OK, here we go, night 2. This was Kristin's plate, but I had the Fish n Chips too, I jut had green beans instead of fries...I know, I know! They were horrible, that artisy-fartsie lets cook they half way bs!
Said it was Pacific Cod, could have fooled me, batter sucked, soggy simply not cooked long enough, and water inside the coating, not a good sign.
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Dinner, Kendall's in Noble, OK. As far as "traditional" CFS beef goes, the 2nd best I have had in 39 Years! The kind of Green Beans I was hoping to get last night, cooked and with superb flavor! Potatoes & gravy great!
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Post by: Bentley on February 09, 2022, 09:59:52 PM
A few shots of the Plant! I think an FEC 300, 750 and 2 welding stations. 1st time I had ever been there!!
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Post by: Bentley on February 11, 2022, 05:58:33 PM
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They had no traditional for me combo plates, so I went fish taco. Very good, this was good cod! Sopapilla were so so, to cold by end of meal to be good with the honey! But I guess for many they are jut like a dinner roll or biscuit and are eaten with meal!
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Post by: Bentley on February 11, 2022, 06:03:19 PM
Post by: yorkdude on February 11, 2022, 06:07:50 PM
Post by: Desert Rat on February 11, 2022, 06:18:58 PM
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Hope it's good. Haven't been there.
Post by: 02ebz06 on February 11, 2022, 06:23:56 PM
The one that is in their now (Casino owned) is not near as good.
Hot Tamales is very good too.
You should have said you were stopping in Albuquerque.
I could have made pizza for you and Kristen.
Post by: Bentley on February 11, 2022, 06:28:30 PM
Post by: 02ebz06 on February 11, 2022, 06:33:48 PM
Post by: 02ebz06 on February 11, 2022, 06:34:58 PM
Sorry, that would have been wonderful, but we are not real good company after 560 miles in the truck!
Maybe on your return...
Post by: Desert Rat on February 11, 2022, 06:41:09 PM
Post by: hughver on February 11, 2022, 06:44:50 PM
Post by: 02ebz06 on February 11, 2022, 07:25:58 PM
SIL lives in Glendale and she said the only one she knows of is:
Si Senor
600 N. Alma School Road
Chandler, Az
sisenor.com
Post by: ZCZ on February 15, 2022, 09:45:02 AM
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Post by: okie smokie on February 15, 2022, 12:48:27 PM
Went through Ponca City...just had to drop in a say hi to Stewart at Cookshack...Unfortunately he was in a Zoom meeting. I just poked my head around the corner to see him. I am pretty sure he had no idea who I was! :pig: I told the gal at the front to jut let him know that Bentley from the ole Pellethead days dropped in and maybe he would remember!
A few shots of the Plant! I think an FEC 300, 750 and 2 welding stations. 1st time I had ever been there!!
Visited there two years ago, and first thing noted was that parts were precut but all was assembled by hand. No automated setup noted. Previously, someone on this or the old "heads" c/o scratches internally on his new 500. I suspect it was due to the hand assembly as I watched the assembler work. Actually a badge of honor that it is hand built. Nice people. A bit slow to add new advances i.e. WiFi. True believers in "if it aint broke, etc". Still intrigued by the 500. :clap:
Post by: okie smokie on February 15, 2022, 12:52:57 PM
Sadie's in East? Albuquerque, right off I-40. Kristin's Taco salad, good, 2 cons for me is hot beef with lettuce. I always make mine with room temperature GB, and we like a Catalina or Country French for dressing!
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They had no traditional for me combo plates, so I went fish taco. Very good, this was good cod! Sopapilla were so so, to cold by end of meal to be good with the honey! But I guess for many they are jut like a dinner roll or biscuit and are eaten with meal!
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Surprised you did not eat at Enriques at the Ponca Airport (adjacent to Cookshack area). It is right in the terminal and produces gourmet quality Tex Mex. We occ. fly up there just for lunch (and the adventure--my daughter is pilot).
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Post by: Bentley on February 16, 2022, 12:14:14 AM
I like those red sneakers. Bentley will have to PM me more information about them.
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Post by: ZCZ on February 16, 2022, 10:12:06 PM
Had a great (but short) visit with you!! Hope to catch you out east sometime when we go to visit our daughter in east TN.
Al
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Bentley and I in front of Tops where we had the Chile/Cheese fries. They were very good! Some of us added onion on top.
Al
Post by: hughver on February 17, 2022, 12:23:12 PM
only sneaker I will buy anymore is New Balance!
Be careful, it use to be that some New Balance shoes were made in China and some in USA.
China version seemed to be inferior.
Post by: yorkdude on February 17, 2022, 03:20:32 PM
Post by: BigDave83 on February 17, 2022, 05:39:14 PM
Looking at the burger I missed out. We have none of them close to me in PA, had a Steak n Shake but the closest one closed. It was not bad.
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Post by: Bar-B-Lew on February 17, 2022, 08:26:42 PM
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Sauce on top is their special sauce (looks like Thousand Island, but I’m sure not) with fried onions.
Al
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Post by: Hank D Thoreau on February 17, 2022, 10:18:57 PM
I have tried What-a-Burger and am not a fan. I much prefer In n Out.
Post by: Bentley on February 17, 2022, 11:56:01 PM
I am no Bible scholar by any means, but over the course of my life, I have probably read it from beginning to end 5 or 6 times. I would have bet my life there was no such Book as Nahum. Had to get back to the computer to see that there is...Such a Philistine...
Post by: Bentley on February 17, 2022, 11:56:57 PM
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on February 18, 2022, 07:09:04 AM
$5.50 & $6.50 for wings? When Pigs fly...
Speaking of that, I have not heard much about pig wings lately. Maybe they are too expensive as well.
Post by: BigDave83 on February 18, 2022, 07:22:18 AM
Looks like you two are having a good time.
Post by: 02ebz06 on February 18, 2022, 10:19:01 AM
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Post by: Bar-B-Lew on February 18, 2022, 05:26:49 PM
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Post by: Bentley on February 21, 2022, 08:14:41 PM
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They are not the 1/4lb, but they are close!
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Post by: Brushpopper on February 22, 2022, 09:26:49 AM
Post by: 02ebz06 on February 22, 2022, 12:38:01 PM
The bacon wrapped hot dogs is a first, I have never seen them in a store.
Post by: ZCZ on February 22, 2022, 01:26:37 PM
Nice pictures Bentley!!!
The bacon wrapped hot dogs is a first, I have never seen them in a store.
. . . but I might be seeing them on my grill. Wonder how a bacon wrapped dog would be as a chili dog?
Hmmmm. Sounds kinda good.
Al
Post by: Hank D Thoreau on February 22, 2022, 01:49:45 PM
It was my wife and I in a canoe and two rafts.
Santa Elena Canyon has the best white water.
Did you get to Terlingua where the famous chili cookoff is? There wasn't much there when we visited.
You are close to Carlsbad Caverns. I have been there a few times. It is one of my favorite caves.
Post by: BigDave83 on February 22, 2022, 05:58:00 PM
Nice pictures Bentley!!!
The bacon wrapped hot dogs is a first, I have never seen them in a store.
. . . but I might be seeing them on my grill. Wonder how a bacon wrapped dog would be as a chili dog?
Hmmmm. Sounds kinda good.
Al
Have not done them in a while but we used to slice the hot dog length wise pull so strands from some string cheese put in the hot dog and wrap with the bacon. Then smoke or grill, I think we even deep fried them a few times.
Post by: yorkdude on February 24, 2022, 06:24:10 AM
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Post by: yorkdude on February 25, 2022, 04:10:55 AM
7,254 miles in 18 days. That was the West Coast Final Tour. I will NEVER drive across the Country again!That is a lot of driving, too much for me. Glad you landed safely.
Post by: BigDave83 on February 25, 2022, 07:32:04 AM
7,254 miles in 18 days. That was the West Coast Final Tour. I will NEVER drive across the Country again!
Those are some nice numbers, we did a close 4000 miles on our 10 day trip to Texas. I don't mind the driving if I am driving something comfortable. We rented a Grand Cherokee it was a nice ride, and would go very well with the flow of traffic, and had extra go for when you just wanted to get through and around all of the traffic and be in front by yourself. I wouldn't mind a west coast trip, not sure where I would go, the problem is if I am on a time frame, I usually can't see all of the things I want to see.
It is probably good being back home though, I know I was happy when we made it back.
Post by: 02ebz06 on February 25, 2022, 10:52:05 AM
I think the longest I've driven was when we moved from Delaware to Texas, about 1460 miles.
Did that in 2 long days.
Post by: okie smokie on February 25, 2022, 03:41:06 PM
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on February 25, 2022, 04:43:48 PM
Post by: Kristin Meredith on February 25, 2022, 05:58:49 PM
Given my age, I was convinced I had had a "senior moment" and walked into the men's room. I was appalled at myself until I double checked the sign -- nope, I was in the women's. Seems to be the reason so many places we saw in California have a one person, uni-sex restroom where you go in and just lock the door. That was not the case 9 years ago.
Post by: 02ebz06 on February 25, 2022, 06:12:38 PM
Had a very good time and got to see many friends I had not seen in a long time. You just all may wish to caution any female relatives and friends traveling in California that the bathroom situation may be "fluid". Went into the ladies room at In-n-Out. Two stalls, I was in one and another person in another. I can hear a 3rd person come into restroom. I open my stall door and standing face to face with a young 20 something male, who then just moved into the stall.
Given my age, I was convinced I had had a "senior moment" and walked into the men's room. I was appalled at myself until I double checked the sign -- nope, I was in the women's. Seems to be the reason so many places we saw in California have a one person, uni-sex restroom where you go in and just lock the door. That was not the case 9 years ago.
Cheaper to build/maintain only one restroom.
Post by: hughver on February 26, 2022, 02:50:38 PM
Post by: 02ebz06 on February 26, 2022, 03:00:39 PM
While on a business trip many years ago at LAX I was contemplating the problems of the day and inadvertently walked into the ladies' room which was very crowded, no one seemed to care, I apologized and left very embarrassed.
I've done that. When I worked for Hughes Aircraft (Now Raytheon) in CA, the mens was always on the left on the floor I worked.
Had to go to a meeting one day on the floor above. Restrooms were reversed.
Without looking I went to where in my mind it was supposed to be.
As soon as I saw the couch in there I knew I wasn't in Kansas any more.
Made a hasty retreat and no one was the wiser.
Post by: Hank D Thoreau on February 26, 2022, 05:14:28 PM
While on a business trip many years ago at LAX I was contemplating the problems of the day and inadvertently walked into the ladies' room which was very crowded, no one seemed to care, I apologized and left very embarrassed.
I've done that. When I worked for Hughes Aircraft (Now Raytheon) in CA, the mens was always on the left on the floor I worked.
Had to go to a meeting one day on the floor above. Restrooms were reversed.
Without looking I went to where in my mind it was supposed to be.
As soon as I saw the couch in there I knew I wasn't in Kansas any more.
Made a hasty retreat and no one was the wiser.
I remember doing that at Hughes also. The restrooms were reversed at the bottom of different staircases. I wonder if we were at the same building.
Post by: 02ebz06 on February 26, 2022, 05:43:33 PM
I remember doing that at Hughes also. The restrooms were reversed at the bottom of different staircases. I wonder if we were at the same building.
I think the architect did that just for a chuckle.
They had multiple facilities. I was at the one in Canoga Park, that was later changed to West Hills.