Bob Muncie said...

> Andy wrote:
>> Bob Muncie said...
>>
>>> Andy wrote:
>>>> Dimitri said...
>>>>
>>>>> "Andy" > wrote in message
>>>>> ...
>>>>>> Whew!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I was in town and drove past a McDonalds and an overwhelming urge
>>>>>> just about
>>>>>> took over the steering wheel!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I'd seen a $2.00 Big Mac commercial on TV the day before, I think
>>>>>> and not having one in years, I (I confess) was tempted.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I regained control of the car AND my senses and drove home, feeling
>>>>>> almost scared for myself.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Whew!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Andy
>>>>> Out here there is a promotion 2 Big Mac for $3.00 - I used to LOVE
>>>>> the Big Mac. Recently (past 7 years or so) I am unable to eat them
>>>>> as they repeat like crazy. I think it's the Big Mac Special sauce
>>>>> that does
>> not
>>>>> agree with me. :-(
>>>>>
>>>>> Double cheeseburgers are OK though. :-)
>>>>>
>>>>> Dimitri
>>>>
>>>> YOU???
>>>>
>>>> Dimitri???
>>>>
>>>> Shake my world!
>>>>
>>>> Why do I suddenly feel so alone?
>>>>
>>>> Andy
>>>> the bum
>>> I have not visited MCD's for a long time now since their quality of
>>> product hit the skids.
>>>
>>> But as a replacement, I do stop at Culvers (like I did yesterday for
>>> lunch) and get two single "butter burgers" with cheese, lettuce,
>>> tomato, onion, pickle and mayo.
>>>
>>> Pretty good fast food burgers for $4.85 (with taxes).
>>>
>>> I pretty much stopped going to MCD's on a regular basis around the
>>> same time as Burger Chef disappeared, and Wendy's started up. I also
>>> miss the original Wendy's burgers (you know, the burgers that required
>>> multiple napkins to eat?)
>>>
>>> I settle for Culvers now for take-out, and occasionally Ruby Tuesday's
>>> when I have time to sit and eat it in.
>>>
>>> Bob
>>
>>
>> Bob,
>>
>> Good post, except I still can't commit to having a burger with mayo on
>> it.
>>
>> I know it's become pretty common, just not on my planet!
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Andy
>
> Andy - I can't fault you on the mayo issue.
>
> My preference for mayo on the burger came from when I was 8 yrs old,
> using the local busing system to get to my cub scout meetings. I had an
> hour lay-over down town, and the Big Boys restaurant downtown (1969) had
> *excellent* burgers, and their default was mayo. I got hooked on the
> default ;-)
>
> I also spent ~ 5 years in Europe, and the default in Germany (FRG at the
> time) was mayo on their fries. Personally, I loved the late night
> Currywurst mit pom-frit from the local street vendor in Karlsruhe before
> I got on the strasse-n-bahn back to the base rather late.
>
> Life has been good to me, and I really should be more thankful for the
> good things in life. I should show more appreciation to those that have
> contributed to the good things I've had in my life.
>
> And even though you don't wat mayo on your burger, I forgiver you :-)
>
> There is more to life then just the incidentals.
>
> Bob


Bob,

Funny again!

But hey, don't get me wrong, I had a big mac and fries WITH mayo (the
default condiment) in Holland FOR BREAKFAST and enjoyed it. Took me quite
by surprise. I worried about their scheduling all day afterwards!

Mayo'd French fries and morning coffee? <VBG>

Best,

Andy