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Chemiker said...

> On Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:05:31 +0200, Steve Y >
> wrote:
>
>>No, I would call that a roll

>
> Recall, please, that the Earl of Sandwich simply
> called for meat between two pieces of bread.
> NO detail about bagel, Kaiser roll, Pumpernickel,
> and so forth.
>
> IMHO, a stuffed pita is a Sandwich as he originally
> requested. The intent was that he could hold it in one hand
> while he played cards with the other, a necessary condition
> to the definition.
>
> Play with it.....
>
> Alex, sitting on top of the water tower, because the bodies
> don't bounce that high....



Alex,

That reminds me, I've got a pewter "cheat" beer mug. It was a handled mug
with a wide glass bottom so you could keep your eyes on the card table as
you drank. I can't remember the country of origin.

Best,

Andy