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Graham

On 2019-07-19 2:19 p.m., Pamela wrote:
> On 20:02 19 Jul 2019, graham > wrote:
>
>> 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.
>
> By that reckoning, a hot dog stand could be called a restaurant.
>
That's pushing it, don't you think?