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500 Lost souls swimming in a fish bowl
401. Author: delta1Date: Tue, 4/30/2024, 1:46PM EST
we DO have plenty of choices for Mexican food...some outstanding taquerias among them...alas, not many good barbecue places...
402. Author: HockeyDadDate: Tue, 4/30/2024, 2:24PM EST
delta1 wrote:
Panda Express is to Chinese food as Taco Bell is to Mexican food...it's not even as good as the fast food Chinese deli take-outs, which usually aren't as good as most eat in Chinese restaurants...

we live in a Chinese food desert here in Corona, CA...one average place within driving distance...there's a 99 Ranch Asian supermarket nearby and I go there for stuff from their hot food deli...

couple good places in Riverside, but many more in the opposite direction, towards L.A., Cerritos and San Gabriel Valley


I’ll eat Panda Express but usually in airports only.

I was spoiled rotten with Asian food in general in the SF Bay Area and even in Sugar Land Texas. I had 99 Ranch markets in both places that had every ingredient I needed. I had two awesome Sichuan restaurants within a mile in Texas. The Asian grocery stores here are slightly bigger than a 7-11.

Now I’m on the hunt for Asian restaurants. I found decent Thai but Chinese is all New York take-out so far.

I have found decent Mexican but California Mexican food is a bit unique and special.
403. Author: PalamaDate: Tue, 4/30/2024, 2:25PM EST
delta1 wrote:
Express is to Chinese food as Taco Bell is to Mexican food...it's not even as good as the fast food Chinese deli take-outs, which usually aren't as good as most eat in Chinese restaurants...

we live in a Chinese food desert here in Corona, CA...one average place within driving distance...there's a 99 Ranch Asian supermarket nearby and I go there for stuff from their hot food deli...

couple good places in Riverside, but many more in the opposite direction, towards L.A., Cerritos and San Gabriel Valley


Great analogy! And it’s totally spot-on!

Honolulu used to have a plethora of Cantonese-style restaurants; unfortunately, slowly but surely they’ve either closed or been replaced by Hong Kong or Mandarin-style places. Nothing wrong with either one but sometimes when I just want some good ol’ comfort food, it’s not like I can drive two blocks and get some.

Some decent Mexican places but I’mma sure nothin’ like SoCal.
404. Author: jeeblingDate: Tue, 4/30/2024, 2:54PM EST
East Texas has plentiful “Tex-Mex” food aka Americanized Mexican food, but it’s mostly terrific. Asian cuisine not so much.

*99 Ranch, I miss that place(es). I have to go to Dallas for good Asian food or groceries
405. Author: MidnightToker( • )( • )Date: Tue, 4/30/2024, 3:46PM EST
Wassup all? Pool league today. Doin ok so far.
406. Author: deadeyedickDate: Tue, 4/30/2024, 4:49PM EST
delta1 wrote:
Panda Express is to Chinese food as Taco Bell is to Mexican food...it's not even as good as the fast food Chinese deli take-outs, which usually aren't as good as most eat in Chinese restaurants...

we live in a Chinese food desert here in Corona, CA...one average place within driving distance...there's a 99 Ranch Asian supermarket nearby and I go there for stuff from their hot food deli...

couple good places in Riverside, but many more in the opposite direction, towards L.A., Cerritos and San Gabriel Valley


Agreed on Panda Express. Been there a few times and it's always loaded with salt and kinda slimy/heavy coatings. We have plenty of good Asian eat in and take out. Also many decent non-chain Mexican places in my area.
407. Author: jeeblingDate: Tue, 4/30/2024, 4:53PM EST
MidnightToker( • )( • ) wrote:
Wassup all? Pool league today. Doin ok so far.


Cigar league where you won some sticks?
408. Author: MidnightToker( • )( • )Date: Tue, 4/30/2024, 4:54PM EST
Chipotle is the best Mexican fast food in my area of the fish bowl.
They give huge bowls and burritos.

Panda express near me is pretty good. Clean and well managed at least.
409. Author: MidnightToker( • )( • )Date: Tue, 4/30/2024, 4:56PM EST
jeebling wrote:
Cigar league where you won some sticks?

Yeah we started our 3rd tournament. My team is up 1 game after week 1. Each tournament lasts 4 weeks. Still 1 cigar buy-in per player.
410. Author: DrMaddVibeDate: Tue, 4/30/2024, 5:05PM EST
MidnightToker( • )( • ) wrote:
Chipotle is the best Mexican fast food in my area of the fish bowl.
They give huge bowls and burritos.

Panda express near me is pretty good. Clean and well managed at least.



Thank you for your bravery.


https://youtu.be/fWvRZpkmzeY?si=Cz4YPu3Gqw5sUrGN
411. Author: Gene363Date: Tue, 4/30/2024, 5:22PM EST
HockeyDad wrote:
I’ll eat Panda Express but usually in airports only.

I was spoiled rotten with Asian food in general in the SF Bay Area and even in Sugar Land Texas. I had 99 Ranch markets in both places that had every ingredient I needed. I had two awesome Sichuan restaurants within a mile in Texas. The Asian grocery stores here are slightly bigger than a 7-11.

Now I’m on the hunt for Asian restaurants. I found decent Thai but Chinese is all New York take-out so far.

I have found decent Mexican but California Mexican food is a bit unique and special.


Maybe because I grew up there and lived in Mexico for a few years, but absolutely yes!

I just hope Mexican food is one part of California that doesn't get ruined.
412. Author: Gene363Date: Tue, 4/30/2024, 5:25PM EST
DrMaddVibe wrote:
Thank you for your bravery.


https://youtu.be/fWvRZpkmzeY?si=Cz4YPu3Gqw5sUrGN


Chipotle built a store here in North Augusta, South Carolina. It never has many customers and we have never had anything from them.
413. Author: MACSDate: Tue, 4/30/2024, 5:40PM EST
MidnightToker( • )( • ) wrote:
Chipotle is the best Mexican fast food in my area of the fish bowl.
They give huge bowls and burritos.

Panda express near me is pretty good. Clean and well managed at least.


Wait, whut? Where do you live?

I haven't had Mexican food in a while. We've got a few places around, but I am afraid to try any of them. They're likely not gonna be what I am accustomed to after living in SoCal for 31 years.
414. Author: MidnightToker( • )( • )Date: Tue, 4/30/2024, 5:59PM EST
MACS wrote:
Wait, whut? Where do you live?

Pittsburgh area. The chipotle I frequent is always slammed. If you go at peak times u wait 20 mins in a line that stretches across the whole restaurant so they must be doing something right there.
415. Author: Stogie1020Date: Tue, 4/30/2024, 6:20PM EST
MidnightToker( • )( • ) wrote:
Pittsburgh area. The chipotle I frequent is always slammed. If you go at peak times u wait 20 mins in a line that stretches across the whole restaurant so they must be doing something right there.

It's Burger King with "Burritos"...
416. Author: MACSDate: Tue, 4/30/2024, 6:23PM EST
Orrrr... hear me out... that area has not experienced authentic Mexican food.

Some of the hole in the wall places in San Diego area are just ridiculously good. Rolled tacos... tortas... carne asada burritos... oh, man.
417. Author: HockeyDadDate: Tue, 4/30/2024, 6:31PM EST
I look for regional specialties on the menu. Chile colorado, chile verde, barbacoa, Cochinita pibil, carnitas, mole, Birria. I’ll trust this Mexican restaurant more if I see some of these items.
418. Author: HockeyDadDate: Tue, 4/30/2024, 6:34PM EST
I’ll eat Chipolte, Moes, Qdoba but those are just San Francisco mission burritos.
419. Author: dkeageDate: Tue, 4/30/2024, 6:43PM EST
HockeyDad wrote:
I’ll eat Chipolte, Moes, Qdoba but those are just San Francisco mission burritos.

We used to have a few “Mission Burritos” in Houston. Loved that place.
420. Author: MidnightToker( • )( • )Date: Tue, 4/30/2024, 7:04PM EST
We have other good a la carte Mexican restaurants but they are nowhere near as good as the mexican restaurants I've visited in SoCal.
Santa Monica had the best IMO.
421. Author: Gene363Date: Tue, 4/30/2024, 7:38PM EST
Here is South Carolina/Georgia we have a lot of "Mexican" restaurants that have Central America dishes and the food favored in Eastern Mexico, like tamales wrapped in banana leaves. A few places serve frozen entrees made in Atlanta, passable, but not great. They have to sell what people will buy so there is that.

The key is going there on a working day and if a lot of hard working brown guys eat there it's a good place to try.

OTOH, the Central American crew that did our roof all wanted Colonel Sanders chicken two days in a row. d'oh!

Funny thing, we hadn't had the Colonel's chicken in many years, it was quite good. Not something I'd like often, but it wasn't bad.
422. Author: danmdevriesDate: Tue, 4/30/2024, 8:11PM EST
Sure could go for some fried chickens about now.
423. Author: jeeblingDate: Tue, 4/30/2024, 8:45PM EST
I like Chipotle. Personally, my tastebuds would not put them in the Burger King category nor would my wallet. I haven’t eaten at Chipotle in several years though…or Burger King for that matter. Definitely never had a good experience with Panda Express.
424. Author: Huzza3045Date: Tue, 4/30/2024, 8:57PM EST
I like it all.

(Except White Castle)
425. Author: deadeyedickDate: Wed, 5/1/2024, 6:25AM EST
HHD youse humpers. Nice 64 degree day for a walk.
426. Author: danmdevriesDate: Wed, 5/1/2024, 6:35AM EST
HHD Ram n dudes
427. Author: JGRAZDate: Wed, 5/1/2024, 7:20AM EST
Gene363 wrote:

OTOH, the Central American crew that did our roof all wanted Colonel Sanders chicken two days in a row. d'oh!


As soon as I read this, I got it. You would be surprised how many passengers on flights from Central America, specifically Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvadore are carrying fried chicken with them from a place called Pollo Campero. Sometimes the smell of fried chicken takes over baggage areas and lingers on the plane long after the passengers are gone.
428. Author: JGRAZDate: Wed, 5/1/2024, 7:22AM EST
Huzza3045 wrote:
I like it all.

(Except White Castle)


Was thinking I'll hit the castle on the way home. Been a while
429. Author: corey sellersDate: Wed, 5/1/2024, 7:25AM EST
Morning gang
430. Author: DrafterXDate: Wed, 5/1/2024, 7:41AM EST
Cool Dudes...
431. Author: Ram27Date: Wed, 5/1/2024, 9:10AM EST
Hey gang & Happy Hump Day danm & youse all. ram27bat
432. Author: MACSDate: Wed, 5/1/2024, 11:26AM EST
65 on the start of the walk. Was warmer by the end of it. 84 degrees now.

Gym done. Absolutely crushed chest/triceps today. 4 egg scramble with spinach and 3 slices of bacon. Blueberries.
433. Author: jeeblingDate: Wed, 5/1/2024, 11:53AM EST
HHD brothers
434. Author: Huzza3045Date: Wed, 5/1/2024, 12:01PM EST
JGRAZ wrote:
Was thinking I'll hit the castle on the way home. Been a while


White castle hasn't been the same after I quit the devils lettuce Gonz
435. Author: HockeyDadDate: Wed, 5/1/2024, 12:13PM EST
Had a burrito from Moes for lunch
436. Author: MidnightToker( • )( • )Date: Wed, 5/1/2024, 12:15PM EST
Huuuump day!

Taco Bell serves breakfast now.
So you can have the chits before noon.
437. Author: jeeblingDate: Wed, 5/1/2024, 12:19PM EST
MidnightToker( • )( • ) wrote:
Huuuump day!

Taco Bell serves breakfast now.
So you can have the chits before noon.


How did you do in the tournament?
438. Author: MidnightToker( • )( • )Date: Wed, 5/1/2024, 12:22PM EST
jeebling wrote:
How did you do in the tournament?

My team is in the lead by 1 game after week 1 of 4.
439. Author: DrMaddVibeDate: Wed, 5/1/2024, 12:40PM EST
HockeyDad wrote:
I’ll eat Chipolte, Moes, Qdoba but those are just San Francisco mission burritos.


You won't anymore!


Da Kine Diegos Insane Burritos at 1360 Hwy A1A Satellite Beach
440. Author: MACSDate: Wed, 5/1/2024, 1:18PM EST
That's a 3 hour drive for me. But I will have to try it when I drive down that way next time.
441. Author: Gene363Date: Wed, 5/1/2024, 1:25PM EST
JGRAZ wrote:
As soon as I read this, I got it. You would be surprised how many passengers on flights from Central America, specifically Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvadore are carrying fried chicken with them from a place called Pollo Campero. Sometimes the smell of fried chicken takes over baggage areas and lingers on the plane long after the passengers are gone.


I was speaking with them and someone mentioned they were not Mexicans. I replied that I figured they were not Mexicans, they didn't use enough cuss words to be Mexican. That really cracked them up, while laughing they pointed out the one guy from Mexico.
442. Author: HockeyDadDate: Wed, 5/1/2024, 2:26PM EST
MACS wrote:
That's a 3 hour drive for me. But I will have to try it when I drive down that way next time.


20 minutes for me! Ive driven by it but not stopped yet.
443. Author: DrMaddVibeDate: Wed, 5/1/2024, 3:19PM EST
HockeyDad wrote:
20 minutes for me! Ive driven by it but not stopped yet.



Man, used to hit that place up in the 80s-90s...AndyTV mentioned it here and I was like "WHA????"...when I was traveling all over CFL I used to LOVE when I was over there. HAD to stop in and get lunch and a few for the road.

I can't recommend a place higher than them for a burrito! Their hot sauces and chutneys...AWESOME!


MACS...when I hit up a concert in St.Augustine Amphitheater I found this place...lot closer for you...

Mojo's Tacos 551 Anastasia Blvd #4572, St. Augustine, FL 32080

GREAT seafood tacos! Not quite as great as Da Kine Diego's...but...still a great place to eat!
444. Author: KingoftheCoveDate: Wed, 5/1/2024, 3:45PM EST
Rogue Int’l Airport implementing new TSA bullchit…
LOTS of folks missed flights today….hundreds waiting in SLOW TSA lines…..
So, now I have to get wife to airport at……………3am….this Saturday…..(she is off to GA for work)
Fun, fun fun….get a hotel……wake up at 230am…..go to airport…..then…
2.5 hour drive home……then go to work….

Bonus? I get to babysit my son’s crazy ass dog for a week while he visits his inlaws.

I might have to buy a box of PAMs…
445. Author: Gene363Date: Wed, 5/1/2024, 4:55PM EST
KingoftheCove wrote:
Rogue Int’l Airport implementing new TSA bullchit…
LOTS of folks missed flights today….hundreds waiting in SLOW TSA lines…..
So, now I have to get wife to airport at……………3am….this Saturday…..(she is off to GA for work)
Fun, fun fun….get a hotel……wake up at 230am…..go to airport…..then…
2.5 hour drive home……then go to work….

Bonus? I get to babysit my son’s crazy ass dog for a week while he visits his inlaws.

I might have to buy a box of PAMs…



Well, at least the borders are wide open. Brick wall Brick wall Brick wall
446. Author: BuckyB93Date: Wed, 5/1/2024, 5:42PM EST
Random thought and a practice I use sometimes. Sick of junk mail in your mail box? All of those credit card offers, insurance offers and stuff... Save them. Many come with prepaid bulk mail envelopes.

Save up all the junk mail and those prepaid envelopes. Then cram as much junk mail into the prepaid envelope that can fit. Junk mail, pieces of cardboard, extra metal washers and what ever fits in there to add weight then mail it back in the prepaid mail envelope. Let the junk mail companies soak up the extra costs for junk mail delivery being returned to them.

Sad to say, my junk mail has decreased. I almost like to get junk mail since postal workers need to get paid to deliver junk mail.
447. Author: deadeyedickDate: Wed, 5/1/2024, 5:46PM EST
BuckyB93 wrote:
Random thought and a practice I use sometimes. Sick of junk mail in your mail box? All of those credit card offers, insurance offers and stuff... Save them. Many come with prepaid bulk mail envelopes.

Save up all the junk mail and those prepaid envelopes. Then cram as much junk mail into the prepaid envelope that can fit. Junk mail, pieces of cardboard, extra metal washers and what ever fits in there to add weight then mail it back in the prepaid mail envelope. Let the junk mail companies soak up the extra costs for junk mail delivery being returned to them.

Sad to say, my junk mail has decreased. I almost like to get junk mail since postal workers need to get paid to deliver junk mail.


I have done this many times. Just tear it up and send it back.
448. Author: jeeblingDate: Wed, 5/1/2024, 6:05PM EST
That’s what I’ve been doing for many years. I started sending all of that crap back to the electric company with my monthly payment back before the internet came along. Ah…the good ol’ days
449. Author: BuckyB93Date: Wed, 5/1/2024, 6:51PM EST
I pay all of my bills online. Kinda feel bad that doing so takes work away from the postal workers. I can't remember the last time I bought stamps and I don't even know what they cost. I still do paper copies mailed to me with the utilities and stuff but pay them online.

I put the internet and the gas bill in my son's name (he turned 18 adult last year) but II pay the bills. It's meant to help him build a credit rating in his name. He pays his own car insurance so that is another source. I'll do the same next year when my daughter turns 18. Maybe put the electric bill in her name it they will allow it.

Eventually they will need to take out a loan for a car or a house or something and it's beneficial to have a good credit rating/track record.

on an unrelated note:

Double 4's and a NINE!
450. Author: jeeblingDate: Wed, 5/1/2024, 7:00PM EST
That’s a smart plan
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