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Graham

On 2019-07-19 12:22 p.m., Pamela wrote:
> On 17:33 18 Jul 2019, wrote:
>
>> On Thu, 18 Jul 2019 09:11:09 -0400, Gary > wrote:
>>
>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> yes eggs are a great idea, although I would boil up a batch before you
>>>> set off. They can last awhile in a cool area and go great with many
>>>> things.
>>>
>>> LOL! All these blander than usual homecooked meal ideas (without
>>> many spices).
>>>
>>> It's a short vacation trip for God's sake. Eat out and let
>>> someone else cook better food for you. And do all the clean up
>>> too. Don't be such a tightwad. (not referring you Terry)
>>>
>>> Also, if you see any old diners or truck stops, definitely stop
>>> there for some of the best food you'll ever eat. Those people
>>> know good food.
>>
>> Not everyone always has the option to eat out. Also not everyone wants
>> Mcdonalds Chemo-Burger with a side order of toxi-fries with a cup of
>> carbonated sugar to wash it down. I have not been to a restaurant in
>> years and I am happy I stopped going. They are basically just a
>> gluten/cholesterol/salt/sugar service. I would rather not eat that
>> crap.
>
> I've never understood how a McDonalds can really be called a restaurant but
> it seems to be a common term in the U.S.
>
OTOH, if you take the origin of the word, the McDo usage is quite valid.