On Tue, 8 Jul 2008 11:41:55 -0500, "Chris Marksberry"
> wrote:

>>>I like catsup, but I
>>>don't eat it on too many things, usually a little on a burger, on fries,
>>>and sometimes on meatloaf.
>>
>> I've got to have it on fries. Sometimes a burger, and usually on
>> meatloaf sandwiches unless I'm having cheese.
>>
>> Lou
>
>Not that you really care <g>, but I like malt vinegar on fries with popcorn
>salt. Popcorn salt sticks much better!

I like malt vinegar if I'm having fries with fish.

>Burgers... little bit of mayo, some type of cheese (blue, Swiss, or sharp
>cheddar), onions, and lettuce.

I'd eat that too!

>Meatloaf sandwich... catsup and lettuce.

I smoke meatloaf a lot. Sometimes barbecue sauce is nice.

Lou

On Tue, 8 Jul 2008 12:09:17 -0400, "The UnInmate"
> wrote:

>
>"Lou Decruss" > wrote in message
.. .
>>
>> I've got to have it on fries. Sometimes a burger, and usually on
>> meatloaf sandwiches unless I'm having cheese.
>
>Fries are nothing without deli mayo. Reduced blue cheese or ranch salad
>dressing will do in a pinch.

I've tried all that but it wasn't for me I guess.

Lou

On Tue 08 Jul 2008 09:41:55a, Chris Marksberry told us...

>> On Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:33:50 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>>>> So what condiments are popular in Texas?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Lou
>>>>>
>>>>>I can't speak for Texas, but I like to make a hot dog relish using
>>>>>yellow mustard, finely diced onion, and sweet pickly relish, all
>>>>>mixed together and spread on top of the dog.
>>>>
>>>> All that's in our common dogs. Vlasic makes a relish with the
>>>> mustard mixed in it. It's also private labeled around here too.
>>>
>>>I've tried the Vlasic, but I like mine better. I think I use less
>>>mustard and more onion. It was the jarred version that prompted me to
>>>make my own.
>>
>> I usually just use the neon and add my own onion and mustard.
>>
>>>>> Catsup? Never
>>>>
>>>> The flavor just doesn't mix, but lots of people use it. <shudder>
>>>
>>>Yep, including my SO, who also puts it on bologna.
>>
>> Yikes!!!
>>
>>>I like catsup, but I
>>>don't eat it on too many things, usually a little on a burger, on
>>>fries, and sometimes on meatloaf.
>>
>> I've got to have it on fries. Sometimes a burger, and usually on
>> meatloaf sandwiches unless I'm having cheese.
>>
>> Lou
>
> Not that you really care <g>, but I like malt vinegar on fries with
> popcorn salt. Popcorn salt sticks much better!

I lik it that way, too.

> Burgers... little bit of mayo, some type of cheese (blue, Swiss, or
> sharp cheddar), onions, and lettuce.

Sometimes I make mine that way, other times with the usual bit of catsup,
mostard, pickle, onion, etc.

> Meatloaf sandwich... catsup and lettuce.

Agreed...

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Nancy Young wrote:

> Sheldon wrote:
>> "Nancy Young" wrote:
>
>>> I picked up a nice large tomato and a couple of cucumbers.
>>> I made, ta da!, tomato cucumber salad with red wine vinaigrette.
>>> A Nathan's hot dog, salad and corn on the cob, that was my
>>> first real 'summer' meal of the season.
>
>> How did you cook the corn?
>
> Boiled. That's how I usually, but not always, have corn.
>>
>> Just one hot dog... I think it's illegal to eat less than two.
>
> I checked with Westlaw, they say that an exception is if you
> serve a side dish and a salad, you are permitted to just have
> one hot dog.
>
> I like my hot dogs with mustard and relish. I went to this
> place that is famous for their hot dogs, they came over
> with metal pails of the stuff ... regular and spicy. The
> spicy was red. If I think of it I'll see if they carry something
> like that in the supermarket.

Okay, that's it - I can't take it any more! I was going to shop this
morning anyway, and now I'm getting weiners and buns. And some brats,
too. Sharks love eating brats. Either kind!


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"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message >>>>I like
catsup, but I
>>>>don't eat it on too many things, usually a little on a burger, on
>>>>fries, and sometimes on meatloaf.
>>>
>>> I've got to have it on fries. Sometimes a burger, and usually on
>>> meatloaf sandwiches unless I'm having cheese.
>>>
>>> Lou
>>
>> Not that you really care <g>, but I like malt vinegar on fries with
>> popcorn salt. Popcorn salt sticks much better!
>
> I lik it that way, too.
>
>> Burgers... little bit of mayo, some type of cheese (blue, Swiss, or
>> sharp cheddar), onions, and lettuce.
>
> Sometimes I make mine that way, other times with the usual bit of catsup,
> mostard, pickle, onion, etc.
>
>> Meatloaf sandwich... catsup and lettuce.
>
> Agreed...
>
> --
> Wayne Boatwright

Wayne,

Somewhat off the current topic and you may not know, but husband was talking
with his brother in Dayton, Ohio (actually Kettering). Aren't you
originally from Ohio? His brother told him that the local White Castle
Hamburger places are going out of business. I don't know where Dick's
brother heard this, but am wondering if it's true or just a rumor he may
have heard.

Chris

On Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:55:48 -0700, Blinky the Shark
> wrote:

>Andy wrote:
>
>> I've NEVER had a chili-dog!
>>
>> I like the "sound" of a chili-dog, only they're not to be found in
>> Philadelphia.
>
>Bull pucky.
>
>1. "Those in search of trad diner nosh are well served by the likes of
>chili dogs with homemade potato salad..."
>
>at
>
>Silk City Diner and Lounge
>Fifth and Spring Garden sts. 215.592.8838. www.myspace.com/phillysilkcity

if it was chicago, i wouldn't be surprised if they put the potato
salad *on* the hot dog.

your pal,
blake
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On Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:58:09 -0500, Lou Decruss >
wrote:

>On Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:46:08 -0700, Blinky the Shark
> wrote:
>
>>You sir, are a gentlemen; gentlemen do not put catsup on hot dogs. Even
>>*cultured* rowdies don't put catsup on hot dogs.
>
>You'd be surprised how many people even in Chicago use ketchup on a
>dog. It's a frightening world out there.
>
>Lou

is it as frightening as ketchup on scrambled eggs? (we won't even
speak of richard nixon's favorite lo-cal lunch, cottage cheese with
ketchup.)

your pal,
blake



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On Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:56:25 -0500, Lou Decruss >
wrote:

>On Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:33:50 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
> wrote:
>
>
>>I like catsup, but I
>>don't eat it on too many things, usually a little on a burger, on fries,
>>and sometimes on meatloaf.
>
>I've got to have it on fries. Sometimes a burger, and usually on
>meatloaf sandwiches unless I'm having cheese.
>
>Lou

for a meat loaf sandwich, i like duck sauce and a sharp mustard.

your pal,
blake
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On Tue, 8 Jul 2008 10:21:14 -0400, "Nancy Young" >
wrote:

>George wrote:
>> Lou Decruss wrote:
>>> On Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:45:15 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
>
>>>> On Mon 07 Jul 2008 03:48:07p, Lou Decruss told us...
>
>>>>> So what condiments are popular in Texas?
>
>>> All that's in our common dogs. Vlasic makes a relish with the
>>> mustard mixed in it. It's also private labeled around here too.
>>>
>>> http://www.gerritysdelivers.com/5410001850.html
>
>> I guess I am not the only one who thinks the flavor of that particular
>> product to be really strange. The flavors just don't complement each
>> other and almost seem to highlight the worst of both.
>
>Oddly enough, that describes exactly how I feel about chili dogs.
>
>nancy

a good chili dog (with cheese and onion) is a fine thing. you have to
avoid too much chili - you still want to be able to pick it up without
the damn thing disintegrating.

your pal,
blake


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Nancy Young wrote:

> Because of the neighbor's kids years ago, I still feel that
> I have to say Corn! with an exclamation point. Today I stopped at a
> farm stand and picked up three ears of corn.
> Still early, though the were very good, it will be great soon
> enough.
>
> I picked up a nice large tomato and a couple of cucumbers.
> I made, ta da!, tomato cucumber salad with red wine vinaigrette.
> A Nathan's hot dog, salad and corn on the cob, that was my first real
> 'summer' meal of the season.
> nancy

I got some corn this past weekend. I was quite good.
I was surprised that they had it so early - it's locally
grown - as all the other stuff is way behine schedule due
to the weather. I was told the local watermelon (old-fashioned
giant watermelons with seeds - I *hate* the seedless varieties)
are not expected until late August this year. And I got some
black raspberries and they are usually in June and don't
run into July. Boy were those suckers good. They've got
to be my favorite berry. I got some heavy cream and had a
big bowl of berries and cream. Yum!

Kate

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Goldfish: “The wholesome snack that smiles back,
Until you bite their heads off.”
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Kate Connally > wrote in news:g50bie$kl1$1
@usenet01.srv.cis.pitt.edu:

> Nancy Young wrote:
>
>> Because of the neighbor's kids years ago, I still feel that
>> I have to say Corn! with an exclamation point. Today I stopped at a
>> farm stand and picked up three ears of corn.
>> Still early, though the were very good, it will be great soon
>> enough.
>>
>> I picked up a nice large tomato and a couple of cucumbers.
>> I made, ta da!, tomato cucumber salad with red wine vinaigrette.
>> A Nathan's hot dog, salad and corn on the cob, that was my first real
>> 'summer' meal of the season.
>> nancy
>
> I got some corn this past weekend. I was quite good.
> I was surprised that they had it so early - it's locally
> grown - as all the other stuff is way behine schedule due
> to the weather. I was told the local watermelon (old-fashioned
> giant watermelons with seeds - I *hate* the seedless varieties)
> are not expected until late August this year. And I got some
> black raspberries and they are usually in June and don't
> run into July. Boy were those suckers good. They've got
> to be my favorite berry. I got some heavy cream and had a
> big bowl of berries and cream. Yum!
>
> Kate
>

Grilled corn cut off the cob is excellent in salads...well if there's any
left over cobs that is.

--

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Blinky the Shark wrote:

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>
>
>>On Mon 07 Jul 2008 06:13:07p, Lou Decruss told us...
>>
>>
>>>On Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:45:15 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>On Mon 07 Jul 2008 03:48:07p, Lou Decruss told us...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>On Mon, 7 Jul 2008 17:39:25 -0500, "Chris Marksberry"
> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>>Because of the neighbor's kids years ago, I still feel that
>>>>>>>I have to say Corn! with an exclamation point. Today I stopped at a
>>>>>>>farm stand and picked up three ears of corn.
>>>>>>>Still early, though the were very good, it will be great soon enough.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>I picked up a nice large tomato and a couple of cucumbers.
>>>>>>>I made, ta da!, tomato cucumber salad with red wine vinaigrette.
>>>>>>>A Nathan's hot dog, salad and corn on the cob, that was my first real
>>>>>>>'summer' meal of the season. nancy
>>>>>>
>>>>>>We have a little while to wait for corn. We love the Olathe stuff from
>>>>>>Colorado. My favorite hot dogs are Hebrew National, but husband has
>>>>>>decided his favs are the Nathan's "over the bun" length.
>>>>>
>>>>>So what condiments are popular in Texas?
>>>>>
>>>>>Lou
>>>>
>>>>I can't speak for Texas, but I like to make a hot dog relish using yellow
>>>>mustard, finely diced onion, and sweet pickly relish, all mixed together
>>>>and spread on top of the dog.
>>>
>>>All that's in our common dogs. Vlasic makes a relish with the mustard
>>>mixed in it. It's also private labeled around here too.
>>
>>I've tried the Vlasic, but I like mine better. I think I use less mustard
>>and more onion. It was the jarred version that prompted me to make my own.
>>
>>
>>>http://www.gerritysdelivers.com/5410001850.html
>>>
>>>
>>>>Catsup? Never
>>>
>>>The flavor just doesn't mix, but lots of people use it. <shudder>
>>
>>Yep, including my SO, who also puts it on bologna. I like catsup, but I
>>don't eat it on too many things, usually a little on a burger, on fries,
>>and sometimes on meatloaf.
>
>
> You sir, are a gentlemen; gentlemen do not put catsup on hot dogs. Even
> *cultured* rowdies don't put catsup on hot dogs.

Not true! Only the most cultured, most refinee people
put ketchup on hot dogs! Hmmpf!

Kate


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On Tue 08 Jul 2008 10:23:15a, Chris Marksberry told us...

>
> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message >>>>I like
> catsup, but I
>>>>>don't eat it on too many things, usually a little on a burger, on
>>>>>fries, and sometimes on meatloaf.
>>>>
>>>> I've got to have it on fries. Sometimes a burger, and usually on
>>>> meatloaf sandwiches unless I'm having cheese.
>>>>
>>>> Lou
>>>
>>> Not that you really care <g>, but I like malt vinegar on fries with
>>> popcorn salt. Popcorn salt sticks much better!
>>
>> I lik it that way, too.
>>
>>> Burgers... little bit of mayo, some type of cheese (blue, Swiss, or
>>> sharp cheddar), onions, and lettuce.
>>
>> Sometimes I make mine that way, other times with the usual bit of
>> catsup, mostard, pickle, onion, etc.
>>
>>> Meatloaf sandwich... catsup and lettuce.
>>
>> Agreed...
>>
>> --
>> Wayne Boatwright
>
> Wayne,
>
> Somewhat off the current topic and you may not know, but husband was
> talking with his brother in Dayton, Ohio (actually Kettering). Aren't
> you originally from Ohio? His brother told him that the local White
> Castle Hamburger places are going out of business. I don't know where
> Dick's brother heard this, but am wondering if it's true or just a rumor
> he may have heard.
>
> Chris

Oh, I'm really sorry to hear that, and had not heard about it before. I
lived in the Cleveland area where there were a few White Castles, but there
were many more in the Columbus area. Just checking their website, there are
3 locations in Cleveland, 23 in Columbus (some marked as just now opening,
1 marked as opening soon, and 3 as remodeled; 2 in Kettering and 3 in
Dayton. No mention of any closings, but who knows...



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On Tue 08 Jul 2008 11:33:02a, Kate Connally told us...

> Blinky the Shark wrote:
>
>> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>
>>
>>>On Mon 07 Jul 2008 06:13:07p, Lou Decruss told us...
>>>
>>>
>>>>On Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:45:15 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>On Mon 07 Jul 2008 03:48:07p, Lou Decruss told us...
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>On Mon, 7 Jul 2008 17:39:25 -0500, "Chris Marksberry"
> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>Because of the neighbor's kids years ago, I still feel that
>>>>>>>>I have to say Corn! with an exclamation point. Today I stopped at
>>>>>>>>a farm stand and picked up three ears of corn.
>>>>>>>>Still early, though the were very good, it will be great soon
>>>>>>>>enough.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>I picked up a nice large tomato and a couple of cucumbers.
>>>>>>>>I made, ta da!, tomato cucumber salad with red wine vinaigrette.
>>>>>>>>A Nathan's hot dog, salad and corn on the cob, that was my first
>>>>>>>>real 'summer' meal of the season. nancy
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>We have a little while to wait for corn. We love the Olathe stuff
>>>>>>>from Colorado. My favorite hot dogs are Hebrew National, but
>>>>>>>husband has decided his favs are the Nathan's "over the bun"
>>>>>>>length.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>So what condiments are popular in Texas?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Lou
>>>>>
>>>>>I can't speak for Texas, but I like to make a hot dog relish using
>>>>>yellow mustard, finely diced onion, and sweet pickly relish, all
>>>>>mixed together and spread on top of the dog.
>>>>
>>>>All that's in our common dogs. Vlasic makes a relish with the mustard
>>>>mixed in it. It's also private labeled around here too.
>>>
>>>I've tried the Vlasic, but I like mine better. I think I use less
>>>mustard and more onion. It was the jarred version that prompted me to
>>>make my own.
>>>
>>>
>>>>http://www.gerritysdelivers.com/5410001850.html
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Catsup? Never
>>>>
>>>>The flavor just doesn't mix, but lots of people use it. <shudder>
>>>
>>>Yep, including my SO, who also puts it on bologna. I like catsup, but
>>>I don't eat it on too many things, usually a little on a burger, on
>>>fries, and sometimes on meatloaf.
>>
>>
>> You sir, are a gentlemen; gentlemen do not put catsup on hot dogs.
>> Even *cultured* rowdies don't put catsup on hot dogs.
>
> Not true! Only the most cultured, most refinee people
> put ketchup on hot dogs! Hmmpf!
>
> Kate
>
>

And you would know this...how? :-)

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Kate Connally wrote:

> Blinky the Shark wrote:
>
>> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>
>>
>>>On Mon 07 Jul 2008 06:13:07p, Lou Decruss told us...
>>>
>>>
>>>>On Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:45:15 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>On Mon 07 Jul 2008 03:48:07p, Lou Decruss told us...
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>On Mon, 7 Jul 2008 17:39:25 -0500, "Chris Marksberry"
> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>Because of the neighbor's kids years ago, I still feel that
>>>>>>>>I have to say Corn! with an exclamation point. Today I stopped at a
>>>>>>>>farm stand and picked up three ears of corn.
>>>>>>>>Still early, though the were very good, it will be great soon enough.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>I picked up a nice large tomato and a couple of cucumbers.
>>>>>>>>I made, ta da!, tomato cucumber salad with red wine vinaigrette.
>>>>>>>>A Nathan's hot dog, salad and corn on the cob, that was my first real
>>>>>>>>'summer' meal of the season. nancy
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>We have a little while to wait for corn. We love the Olathe stuff from
>>>>>>>Colorado. My favorite hot dogs are Hebrew National, but husband has
>>>>>>>decided his favs are the Nathan's "over the bun" length.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>So what condiments are popular in Texas?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Lou
>>>>>
>>>>>I can't speak for Texas, but I like to make a hot dog relish using yellow
>>>>>mustard, finely diced onion, and sweet pickly relish, all mixed together
>>>>>and spread on top of the dog.
>>>>
>>>>All that's in our common dogs. Vlasic makes a relish with the mustard
>>>>mixed in it. It's also private labeled around here too.
>>>
>>>I've tried the Vlasic, but I like mine better. I think I use less mustard
>>>and more onion. It was the jarred version that prompted me to make my own.
>>>
>>>
>>>>http://www.gerritysdelivers.com/5410001850.html
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Catsup? Never
>>>>
>>>>The flavor just doesn't mix, but lots of people use it. <shudder>
>>>
>>>Yep, including my SO, who also puts it on bologna. I like catsup, but I
>>>don't eat it on too many things, usually a little on a burger, on fries,
>>>and sometimes on meatloaf.
>>
>>
>> You sir, are a gentlemen; gentlemen do not put catsup on hot dogs. Even
>> *cultured* rowdies don't put catsup on hot dogs.
>
> Not true! Only the most cultured, most refinee people
> put ketchup on hot dogs! Hmmpf!

Perhaps in Faroffistan or something.


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Blinky the Shark wrote:

> Nancy Young wrote:
>
>> Sheldon wrote:
>>> "Nancy Young" wrote:
>>
>>>> I picked up a nice large tomato and a couple of cucumbers.
>>>> I made, ta da!, tomato cucumber salad with red wine vinaigrette.
>>>> A Nathan's hot dog, salad and corn on the cob, that was my
>>>> first real 'summer' meal of the season.
>>
>>> How did you cook the corn?
>>
>> Boiled. That's how I usually, but not always, have corn.
>>>
>>> Just one hot dog... I think it's illegal to eat less than two.
>>
>> I checked with Westlaw, they say that an exception is if you
>> serve a side dish and a salad, you are permitted to just have
>> one hot dog.
>>
>> I like my hot dogs with mustard and relish. I went to this
>> place that is famous for their hot dogs, they came over
>> with metal pails of the stuff ... regular and spicy. The
>> spicy was red. If I think of it I'll see if they carry something
>> like that in the supermarket.
>
> Okay, that's it - I can't take it any more! I was going to shop this
> morning anyway, and now I'm getting weiners and buns. And some brats,
> too. Sharks love eating brats. Either kind!

So I did, and just had a coupla dogs. For the first time I tried kraut on
them (with the mustard, onions and relish). Engh. That was okay, but I
doubt that I'd bother with it again. As for the franks, I've never cared
about brands and I've probably never bought either Nathan's or Hebrew
National. But with it on sale at two-fer-five, today, I got Hebrew
National. I didn't find anything special about them. Now I didn't sit
down and just eat a bare weiner, of course. But in the mix of bun and
fixings, I wasn't conscious of the name-brand meat doing anything extra
for me. It was a nice lunch; don't get me wrong. But those two things
just weren't anything to get excited about.


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Blinky the Shark wrote:

> Kate Connally wrote:
>
>> Blinky the Shark wrote:
>>
>>> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>On Mon 07 Jul 2008 06:13:07p, Lou Decruss told us...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>On Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:45:15 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>On Mon 07 Jul 2008 03:48:07p, Lou Decruss told us...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>On Mon, 7 Jul 2008 17:39:25 -0500, "Chris Marksberry"
> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>Because of the neighbor's kids years ago, I still feel that
>>>>>>>>>I have to say Corn! with an exclamation point. Today I stopped at a
>>>>>>>>>farm stand and picked up three ears of corn.
>>>>>>>>>Still early, though the were very good, it will be great soon enough.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>I picked up a nice large tomato and a couple of cucumbers.
>>>>>>>>>I made, ta da!, tomato cucumber salad with red wine vinaigrette.
>>>>>>>>>A Nathan's hot dog, salad and corn on the cob, that was my first real
>>>>>>>>>'summer' meal of the season. nancy
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>We have a little while to wait for corn. We love the Olathe stuff from
>>>>>>>>Colorado. My favorite hot dogs are Hebrew National, but husband has
>>>>>>>>decided his favs are the Nathan's "over the bun" length.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>So what condiments are popular in Texas?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Lou
>>>>>>
>>>>>>I can't speak for Texas, but I like to make a hot dog relish using yellow
>>>>>>mustard, finely diced onion, and sweet pickly relish, all mixed together
>>>>>>and spread on top of the dog.
>>>>>
>>>>>All that's in our common dogs. Vlasic makes a relish with the mustard
>>>>>mixed in it. It's also private labeled around here too.
>>>>
>>>>I've tried the Vlasic, but I like mine better. I think I use less mustard
>>>>and more onion. It was the jarred version that prompted me to make my own.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>http://www.gerritysdelivers.com/5410001850.html
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>Catsup? Never
>>>>>
>>>>>The flavor just doesn't mix, but lots of people use it. <shudder>
>>>>
>>>>Yep, including my SO, who also puts it on bologna. I like catsup, but I
>>>>don't eat it on too many things, usually a little on a burger, on fries,
>>>>and sometimes on meatloaf.
>>>
>>>
>>> You sir, are a gentlemen; gentlemen do not put catsup on hot dogs. Even
>>> *cultured* rowdies don't put catsup on hot dogs.
>>
>> Not true! Only the most cultured, most refinee people
>> put ketchup on hot dogs! Hmmpf!
>
> Perhaps in Faroffistan or something.

....and there, they're probably putting it on hot *real* dogs.


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>> Wayne,
>>
>> Somewhat off the current topic and you may not know, but husband was
>> talking with his brother in Dayton, Ohio (actually Kettering). Aren't
>> you originally from Ohio? His brother told him that the local White
>> Castle Hamburger places are going out of business. I don't know where
>> Dick's brother heard this, but am wondering if it's true or just a rumor
>> he may have heard.
>>
>> Chris
>
> Oh, I'm really sorry to hear that, and had not heard about it before. I
> lived in the Cleveland area where there were a few White Castles, but
> there
> were many more in the Columbus area. Just checking their website, there
> are
> 3 locations in Cleveland, 23 in Columbus (some marked as just now opening,
> 1 marked as opening soon, and 3 as remodeled; 2 in Kettering and 3 in
> Dayton. No mention of any closings, but who knows...
>
>
>
> --
> Wayne Boatwright

I wouldn't doubt that there may be closings in the Dayton area because of
the economy there, but my husband's brother said "probably they will all be
closing soon". My BIL is one of those people who always sees the glass as
half empty!

On Tue 08 Jul 2008 01:11:54p, Chris Marksberry told us...

>
>>> Wayne,
>>>
>>> Somewhat off the current topic and you may not know, but husband was
>>> talking with his brother in Dayton, Ohio (actually Kettering). Aren't
>>> you originally from Ohio? His brother told him that the local White
>>> Castle Hamburger places are going out of business. I don't know where
>>> Dick's brother heard this, but am wondering if it's true or just a
>>> rumor he may have heard.
>>>
>>> Chris
>>
>> Oh, I'm really sorry to hear that, and had not heard about it before.
>> I lived in the Cleveland area where there were a few White Castles, but
>> there were many more in the Columbus area. Just checking their website,
>> there are 3 locations in Cleveland, 23 in Columbus (some marked as
>> just now opening, 1 marked as opening soon, and 3 as remodeled; 2 in
>> Kettering and 3 in Dayton. No mention of any closings, but who
>> knows...
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Wayne Boatwright
>
> I wouldn't doubt that there may be closings in the Dayton area because
> of the economy there, but my husband's brother said "probably they will
> all be closing soon". My BIL is one of those people who always sees the
> glass as half empty!

Actually, it wouldn't surprise me if they closed locations in other areas
were there might be only 2-3 stores. The economy is at least as bad in
Cleveland, from what I've been told by friends there. Columbus is much
stronger, and is the state with the most WC stores and, IIRC, is now the
headquarters for WC. Given the activity of Columbus, Ohio State
University, etc., I don't look for them to be closing many if any of those.

Chain store closings seem on the rise in some areas. As large as the
greater Phoenix area is, a couple of months ago every single Dunkin' Donuts
shop closed literally overnight, windows boarded up. I've still never
heard why that happened. Yet, I still see their commercials running on
television.

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Chris Marksberry said...

> I wouldn't doubt that there may be closings in the Dayton area because
> of the economy there, but my husband's brother said "probably they will
> all be closing soon". My BIL is one of those people who always sees the
> glass as half empty!


Try another glass?

Andy
Ever the optimist

"Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
> Chris Marksberry said...
>
>> I wouldn't doubt that there may be closings in the Dayton area because
>> of the economy there, but my husband's brother said "probably they will
>> all be closing soon". My BIL is one of those people who always sees the
>> glass as half empty!
>
>
> Try another glass?
>
> Andy
> Ever the optimist

Unfortunately his other glass would be filled with Jack Daniels. If you're
ever feeling too optimistic, just call him and he'll fix that really
quickly!

Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Tue 08 Jul 2008 01:11:54p, Chris Marksberry told us...
>
>>>> Wayne,
>>>>
>>>> Somewhat off the current topic and you may not know, but husband was
>>>> talking with his brother in Dayton, Ohio (actually Kettering). Aren't
>>>> you originally from Ohio? His brother told him that the local White
>>>> Castle Hamburger places are going out of business. I don't know where
>>>> Dick's brother heard this, but am wondering if it's true or just a
>>>> rumor he may have heard.
>>>>
>>>> Chris
>>> Oh, I'm really sorry to hear that, and had not heard about it before.
>>> I lived in the Cleveland area where there were a few White Castles, but
>>> there were many more in the Columbus area. Just checking their website,
>>> there are 3 locations in Cleveland, 23 in Columbus (some marked as
>>> just now opening, 1 marked as opening soon, and 3 as remodeled; 2 in
>>> Kettering and 3 in Dayton. No mention of any closings, but who
>>> knows...
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Wayne Boatwright
>> I wouldn't doubt that there may be closings in the Dayton area because
>> of the economy there, but my husband's brother said "probably they will
>> all be closing soon". My BIL is one of those people who always sees the
>> glass as half empty!
>
> Actually, it wouldn't surprise me if they closed locations in other areas
> were there might be only 2-3 stores. The economy is at least as bad in
> Cleveland, from what I've been told by friends there. Columbus is much
> stronger, and is the state with the most WC stores and, IIRC, is now the
> headquarters for WC. Given the activity of Columbus, Ohio State
> University, etc., I don't look for them to be closing many if any of those.
>
> Chain store closings seem on the rise in some areas. As large as the
> greater Phoenix area is, a couple of months ago every single Dunkin' Donuts
> shop closed literally overnight, windows boarded up. I've still never
> heard why that happened. Yet, I still see their commercials running on
> television.
>
All (I think 13) of the Dunkin Donuts in my area also closed overnight.
In the local case it was because the franchise owner was in financial
trouble and had gotten way behind on paying for franchise fees and supplies.

Also I haven't seen any of the usual national advertising in a while so
maybe there is even more to it.

Chris Marksberry said...

>
> "Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
>> Chris Marksberry said...
>>
>>> I wouldn't doubt that there may be closings in the Dayton area because
>>> of the economy there, but my husband's brother said "probably they
>>> will all be closing soon". My BIL is one of those people who always
>>> sees the glass as half empty!
>>
>>
>> Try another glass?
>>
>> Andy
>> Ever the optimist
>
> Unfortunately his other glass would be filled with Jack Daniels. If
> you're ever feeling too optimistic, just call him and he'll fix that
> really quickly!


Uhm... maybe one, before dinner?

Andy
Not ultra-optimistic!

Wayne Boatwright wrote:

> Chain store closings seem on the rise in some areas. As large as the
> greater Phoenix area is, a couple of months ago every single Dunkin'
> Donuts shop closed literally overnight, windows boarded up. I've
> still never heard why that happened. Yet, I still see their
> commercials running on television.

Oh! I noticed a Pods in front of the Dunkin Donuts in town
maybe 3 weeks ago. Suddenly it's closed 6 weeks for
renovation. Made no sense to me, though I do see stuff
in the store, appliance looking boxes. They do a big business
at that location, how can they afford to close for six weeks.
The store was under 10 years old.

Veddy Intedesting. I will have to look more closely.

nancy

On Tue 08 Jul 2008 01:48:16p, Chris Marksberry told us...

>
> "Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
>> Chris Marksberry said...
>>
>>> I wouldn't doubt that there may be closings in the Dayton area because
>>> of the economy there, but my husband's brother said "probably they
>>> will all be closing soon". My BIL is one of those people who always
>>> sees the glass as half empty!
>>
>>
>> Try another glass?
>>
>> Andy
>> Ever the optimist
>
> Unfortunately his other glass would be filled with Jack Daniels. If
> you're ever feeling too optimistic, just call him and he'll fix that
> really quickly!

ROTF!

I know it's not funny, but your description was!



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On Tue 08 Jul 2008 01:55:01p, George told us...

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>> On Tue 08 Jul 2008 01:11:54p, Chris Marksberry told us...
>>
>>>>> Wayne,
>>>>>
>>>>> Somewhat off the current topic and you may not know, but husband was
>>>>> talking with his brother in Dayton, Ohio (actually Kettering).
>>>>> Aren't you originally from Ohio? His brother told him that the
>>>>> local White Castle Hamburger places are going out of business. I
>>>>> don't know where Dick's brother heard this, but am wondering if it's
>>>>> true or just a rumor he may have heard.
>>>>>
>>>>> Chris
>>>> Oh, I'm really sorry to hear that, and had not heard about it before.
>>>> I lived in the Cleveland area where there were a few White Castles,
>>>> but there were many more in the Columbus area. Just checking their
>>>> website, there are 3 locations in Cleveland, 23 in Columbus (some
>>>> marked as just now opening, 1 marked as opening soon, and 3 as
>>>> remodeled; 2 in Kettering and 3 in Dayton. No mention of any
>>>> closings, but who knows...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Wayne Boatwright
>>> I wouldn't doubt that there may be closings in the Dayton area because
>>> of the economy there, but my husband's brother said "probably they
>>> will all be closing soon". My BIL is one of those people who always
>>> sees the glass as half empty!
>>
>> Actually, it wouldn't surprise me if they closed locations in other
>> areas were there might be only 2-3 stores. The economy is at least as
>> bad in Cleveland, from what I've been told by friends there. Columbus
>> is much stronger, and is the state with the most WC stores and, IIRC,
>> is now the headquarters for WC. Given the activity of Columbus, Ohio
>> State University, etc., I don't look for them to be closing many if any
>> of those.
>>
>> Chain store closings seem on the rise in some areas. As large as the
>> greater Phoenix area is, a couple of months ago every single Dunkin'
>> Donuts shop closed literally overnight, windows boarded up. I've still
>> never heard why that happened. Yet, I still see their commercials
>> running on television.
>>
> All (I think 13) of the Dunkin Donuts in my area also closed overnight.
> In the local case it was because the franchise owner was in financial
> trouble and had gotten way behind on paying for franchise fees and
> supplies.
>
> Also I haven't seen any of the usual national advertising in a while so
> maybe there is even more to it.
>

That may have been the problem here, too. I know that happened with Krispy
Kreme, franchise fee problems, that is.

I've forgotten what area you're in, but it must be a general issue. Some
franchise owners own a great many store franchises.

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On Tue 08 Jul 2008 02:15:22p, Nancy Young told us...

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>
>> Chain store closings seem on the rise in some areas. As large as the
>> greater Phoenix area is, a couple of months ago every single Dunkin'
>> Donuts shop closed literally overnight, windows boarded up. I've
>> still never heard why that happened. Yet, I still see their
>> commercials running on television.
>
> Oh! I noticed a Pods in front of the Dunkin Donuts in town
> maybe 3 weeks ago. Suddenly it's closed 6 weeks for
> renovation. Made no sense to me, though I do see stuff
> in the store, appliance looking boxes. They do a big business
> at that location, how can they afford to close for six weeks.
> The store was under 10 years old.
>
> Veddy Intedesting. I will have to look more closely.
>
> nancy
>

Now I'm wondering if it's just out west that they're totally disappearing.
Clearly no remodeling going on out here.

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On Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:33:02 -0400, Kate Connally >
wrote:

>Blinky the Shark wrote:
>
>>
>> You sir, are a gentlemen; gentlemen do not put catsup on hot dogs. Even
>> *cultured* rowdies don't put catsup on hot dogs.
>
>Not true! Only the most cultured, most refinee people
>put ketchup on hot dogs! Hmmpf!
>
>Kate

them and eight-year-old kids.

your pal,
blake
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Nancy Young wrote:

> Oh! I noticed a Pods in front of the Dunkin Donuts in town
> maybe 3 weeks ago. Suddenly it's closed 6 weeks for
> renovation. Made no sense to me, though I do see stuff
> in the store, appliance looking boxes. They do a big business
> at that location, how can they afford to close for six weeks.
> The store was under 10 years old.
>
> Veddy Intedesting. I will have to look more closely.

I know you've all been waiting for an update, so here it is:

I went to that little mall to get a sub for lunch, so I checked
out the closed Dunkin Donuts and the sign was off the building.
Didn't look good for Dunkin Donuts. Still, there were workers
crawling all over the store, and then I noticed it. The door
handle is now a big Bright pink D. Okay, I guess they really
did close for 6 weeks to refurbish.

You can all take a nice big sigh of relief. Heh.

nancy

On Wed 09 Jul 2008 08:42:27a, Nancy Young told us...

> Nancy Young wrote:
>
>> Oh! I noticed a Pods in front of the Dunkin Donuts in town
>> maybe 3 weeks ago. Suddenly it's closed 6 weeks for
>> renovation. Made no sense to me, though I do see stuff
>> in the store, appliance looking boxes. They do a big business
>> at that location, how can they afford to close for six weeks.
>> The store was under 10 years old.
>>
>> Veddy Intedesting. I will have to look more closely.
>
> I know you've all been waiting for an update, so here it is:
>
> I went to that little mall to get a sub for lunch, so I checked
> out the closed Dunkin Donuts and the sign was off the building.
> Didn't look good for Dunkin Donuts. Still, there were workers
> crawling all over the store, and then I noticed it. The door
> handle is now a big Bright pink D. Okay, I guess they really
> did close for 6 weeks to refurbish.
>
> You can all take a nice big sigh of relief. Heh.
>
> nancy
>
>

That doesn't appear to be what's happening to the DDs in Phoenix, but I'm
glad yours will be back.

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Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Wed 09 Jul 2008 08:42:27a, Nancy Young told us...
>
>> Nancy Young wrote:
>>
>>> Oh! I noticed a Pods in front of the Dunkin Donuts in town
>>> maybe 3 weeks ago. Suddenly it's closed 6 weeks for
>>> renovation. Made no sense to me, though I do see stuff
>>> in the store, appliance looking boxes. They do a big business
>>> at that location, how can they afford to close for six weeks.
>>> The store was under 10 years old.
>>>
>>> Veddy Intedesting. I will have to look more closely.
>>
>> I know you've all been waiting for an update, so here it is:
>>
>> I went to that little mall to get a sub for lunch, so I checked
>> out the closed Dunkin Donuts and the sign was off the building.
>> Didn't look good for Dunkin Donuts. Still, there were workers
>> crawling all over the store, and then I noticed it. The door
>> handle is now a big Bright pink D. Okay, I guess they really
>> did close for 6 weeks to refurbish.
>>
>> You can all take a nice big sigh of relief. Heh.

> That doesn't appear to be what's happening to the DDs in Phoenix, but
> I'm glad yours will be back.

Oh, thank you, Wayne. I am not a big customer of theirs
but occasionally I'll pick up a half dozen. For instance, if I have
people working on the house, I'll have donuts and coffee for them,
so if we work on the house, first order, get some donuts. Kind
of a joke.

nancy

On Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:33:28 -0400, blake murphy
> wrote:

>On Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:55:48 -0700, Blinky the Shark
> wrote:
>
>>Andy wrote:
>>
>>> I've NEVER had a chili-dog!
>>>
>>> I like the "sound" of a chili-dog, only they're not to be found in
>>> Philadelphia.
>>
>>Bull pucky.
>>
>>1. "Those in search of trad diner nosh are well served by the likes of
>>chili dogs with homemade potato salad..."
>>
>>at
>>
>>Silk City Diner and Lounge
>>Fifth and Spring Garden sts. 215.592.8838. www.myspace.com/phillysilkcity
>
>if it was chicago, i wouldn't be surprised if they put the potato
>salad *on* the hot dog.

Some places put fries on top the dog and wrap it up. That close
enough for ya?

Lou

On Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:38:53 -0400, blake murphy
> wrote:

>On Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:58:09 -0500, Lou Decruss >
>wrote:
>
>>On Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:46:08 -0700, Blinky the Shark
> wrote:
>>
>>>You sir, are a gentlemen; gentlemen do not put catsup on hot dogs. Even
>>>*cultured* rowdies don't put catsup on hot dogs.
>>
>>You'd be surprised how many people even in Chicago use ketchup on a
>>dog. It's a frightening world out there.
>>
>>Lou
>
>is it as frightening as ketchup on scrambled eggs?

The eggs might be worse.

> (we won't even
>speak of richard nixon's favorite lo-cal lunch, cottage cheese with
>ketchup.)

I know someone who likes egg noodles with butter and ketchup.

Lou

On Wed 09 Jul 2008 10:10:04a, Nancy Young told us...

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>> On Wed 09 Jul 2008 08:42:27a, Nancy Young told us...
>>
>>> Nancy Young wrote:
>>>
>>>> Oh! I noticed a Pods in front of the Dunkin Donuts in town
>>>> maybe 3 weeks ago. Suddenly it's closed 6 weeks for
>>>> renovation. Made no sense to me, though I do see stuff
>>>> in the store, appliance looking boxes. They do a big business
>>>> at that location, how can they afford to close for six weeks.
>>>> The store was under 10 years old.
>>>>
>>>> Veddy Intedesting. I will have to look more closely.
>>>
>>> I know you've all been waiting for an update, so here it is:
>>>
>>> I went to that little mall to get a sub for lunch, so I checked
>>> out the closed Dunkin Donuts and the sign was off the building.
>>> Didn't look good for Dunkin Donuts. Still, there were workers
>>> crawling all over the store, and then I noticed it. The door
>>> handle is now a big Bright pink D. Okay, I guess they really
>>> did close for 6 weeks to refurbish.
>>>
>>> You can all take a nice big sigh of relief. Heh.
>
>> That doesn't appear to be what's happening to the DDs in Phoenix, but
>> I'm glad yours will be back.
>
> Oh, thank you, Wayne. I am not a big customer of theirs
> but occasionally I'll pick up a half dozen. For instance, if I have
> people working on the house, I'll have donuts and coffee for them,
> so if we work on the house, first order, get some donuts. Kind
> of a joke.
>
> nancy

Funny, we do that too. Always coffee and donuts when folks to come to
work.

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On Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:44:29 -0400, blake murphy
> wrote:

>On Tue, 8 Jul 2008 10:21:14 -0400, "Nancy Young" >

>>Oddly enough, that describes exactly how I feel about chili dogs.
>>
>>nancy
>
>a good chili dog (with cheese and onion) is a fine thing. you have to
>avoid too much chili - you still want to be able to pick it up without
>the damn thing disintegrating.
>

That's why you need a fork and knife. When I make them at home I use
Daisy Brand dogs. There's no way you could pick them up.

Lou

On Wed 09 Jul 2008 10:23:54a, Lou Decruss told us...

> On Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:44:29 -0400, blake murphy
> > wrote:
>
>>On Tue, 8 Jul 2008 10:21:14 -0400, "Nancy Young" >
>
>>>Oddly enough, that describes exactly how I feel about chili dogs.
>>>
>>>nancy
>>
>>a good chili dog (with cheese and onion) is a fine thing. you have to
>>avoid too much chili - you still want to be able to pick it up without
>>the damn thing disintegrating.
>>
>
> That's why you need a fork and knife. When I make them at home I use
> Daisy Brand dogs. There's no way you could pick them up.
>
> Lou
>

I would never even attempt to eat a chili dog without a knife and fork. Of
course, I'm also one of *those* people who eats certain types of sandwiches
with a knife and fork, too. :-)

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>
>>On Tue, 8 Jul 2008 10:21:14 -0400, "Nancy Young" >
>
>>>Oddly enough, that describes exactly how I feel about chili dogs.
>>>
>>>nancy
>>
>>a good chili dog (with cheese and onion) is a fine thing. you have to
>>avoid too much chili - you still want to be able to pick it up without
>>the damn thing disintegrating.
>>
>
> That's why you need a fork and knife. When I make them at home I use
> Daisy Brand dogs. There's no way you could pick them up.
>
> Lou

I just looked up Daisy Brand hot dogs and you can order them, but again the
shipping is prohibitive (for me anyway). I suppose a proper accompaniment
to the hot dogs might be Jay's Potato Chips? They were briefly available in
the Houston area, but alas disappeared.

Chris who misses some things about Chicago

Lou Decruss wrote:

> On Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:33:28 -0400, blake murphy
> > wrote:
>
>>On Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:55:48 -0700, Blinky the Shark
> wrote:
>>
>>>Andy wrote:
>>>
>>>> I've NEVER had a chili-dog!
>>>>
>>>> I like the "sound" of a chili-dog, only they're not to be found in
>>>> Philadelphia.
>>>
>>>Bull pucky.
>>>
>>>1. "Those in search of trad diner nosh are well served by the likes of
>>>chili dogs with homemade potato salad..."
>>>
>>>at
>>>
>>>Silk City Diner and Lounge
>>>Fifth and Spring Garden sts. 215.592.8838. www.myspace.com/phillysilkcity
>>
>>if it was chicago, i wouldn't be surprised if they put the potato
>>salad *on* the hot dog.
>
> Some places put fries on top the dog and wrap it up. That close
> enough for ya?

That's a pretty tall hot dog, with the fries and salad (cole slaw) all
piled up on top.


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On Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:37:58 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
> wrote:

>On Wed 09 Jul 2008 10:23:54a, Lou Decruss told us...
>
>> On Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:44:29 -0400, blake murphy
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>On Tue, 8 Jul 2008 10:21:14 -0400, "Nancy Young" >
>>
>>>>Oddly enough, that describes exactly how I feel about chili dogs.
>>>>
>>>>nancy
>>>
>>>a good chili dog (with cheese and onion) is a fine thing. you have to
>>>avoid too much chili - you still want to be able to pick it up without
>>>the damn thing disintegrating.
>>>
>>
>> That's why you need a fork and knife. When I make them at home I use
>> Daisy Brand dogs. There's no way you could pick them up.
>>
>> Lou
>>
>
>I would never even attempt to eat a chili dog without a knife and fork.

Yep

>Of course, I'm also one of *those* people who eats certain types of sandwiches
>with a knife and fork, too. :-)

Much more normal than someone who holds a sandwich in one hand and
picks at it, or breaks pieces off. That drives me nuts.

Lou

On Wed, 9 Jul 2008 12:46:25 -0500, "Chris Marksberry"
> wrote:

>
>>
>>>On Tue, 8 Jul 2008 10:21:14 -0400, "Nancy Young" >
>>
>>>>Oddly enough, that describes exactly how I feel about chili dogs.
>>>>
>>>>nancy
>>>
>>>a good chili dog (with cheese and onion) is a fine thing. you have to
>>>avoid too much chili - you still want to be able to pick it up without
>>>the damn thing disintegrating.
>>>
>>
>> That's why you need a fork and knife. When I make them at home I use
>> Daisy Brand dogs. There's no way you could pick them up.
>>
>> Lou
>
>I just looked up Daisy Brand hot dogs and you can order them, but again the
>shipping is prohibitive (for me anyway).

They're expensive enough as it is without shipping. I think about 7
bucks in grocery stores. Some butcher shops have them a bit cheaper.
I get them wholesale for about 1/2 of retail. Even that is a lot for
hot dogs. But they sure are my favorite tube steak.

>I suppose a proper accompaniment
>to the hot dogs might be Jay's Potato Chips?

Or fries. Chips are good because you can scoop up the chili.

>They were briefly available in
>the Houston area, but alas disappeared.

Too bad about that.

>Chris who misses some things about Chicago

Pros and cons about living anywhere I guess. But I do like it here.

Lou