Red Ring Tupperware Party, Clown Hunting (21)

[gjl711]

Good morning. Well, I'm into my final week. One more Tuesday to go.

[Belmondo]

that is great, chief. So with Strava, you put in your route and times, and someone else can do the same thing, you can see if you are doing a similar route and compare times?Apparently. My segments are pretty arbitrary, so I was surprised to see that someone else had selected the same ones.

[vipergts831]

Apparently. My segments are pretty arbitrary, so I was surprised to see that someone else had selected the same ones.

Now it is time for you to overtake them Chief! :D

I am trying to win a KOM (King of the mountain) on a climb by riverdale. I am 4th all time on it as of yesterday's ride. I need to chop off 9 seconds. Motivation! I should have it In a few weeks :D

[Belmondo]

Good morning. Well, I'm into my final week. One more Tuesday to go.Funny, JJ. I was thinking about that this morning, and trying to think of some special way to mark the occasion. It's too late to send you a cake. I guess I'll just say 'Congratulations', and leave it at that. It's been a long haul, but you made it.

My wife's brother is very unhappy with his current job. The money is outstanding, but he is philosophically opposed to the product they're developing. (an ocular implant that he feels causes more problems than it addresses). He has resigned himself to sticking with it; in the current economy, he knows he's fortunate to be working. He calls it 'Drinking the Kool-Aid.' Today is his birthday, and I gave him five packages of assorted flavors of Kool-Aid. Why not? They were 5 packages for a dollar, and it was cheaper than a cake or balloon. What are friends for?

[gjl711]

My issue has never been with the product but the environment. It's a dying location and the internal politicking going on to save ones job is so negative and demoralizing that it makes the day to day unbearable. So many times I have been ready to just call it quits.

[Chet]

Rods? Or bushings?

Lifters most likely.

[vipergts831]

My issue has never been with the product but the environment. It's a dying location and the internal politicking going on to save ones job is so negative and demoralizing that it makes the day to day unbearable. So many times I have been ready to just call it quits.

Good thing you stuck it out. Now on to better opportunities :D

[Harm]

In-law's house at night...

http://harm.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Upstate-NY/i-DWdxmJj/0/XL/880A4649-XL.jpg

ISO 3200, 25s shot, 24II

[Chet]

Stalking?

[Harm]

yup

[Chet]

They always say, "keep your friends close, and your enemies closer."

[Belmondo]

yup

That's actually a very nice shot. Love the stars.

[Belmondo]

Now it is time for you to overtake them Chief! :D

I am trying to win a KOM (King of the mountain) on a climb by riverdale. I am 4th all time on it as of yesterday's ride. I need to chop off 9 seconds. Motivation! I should have it In a few weeks :D

I suspect I could top a couple of those segments, but it would probably burn me out for the remainder of the ride. In fact, it's probably nothing more than a curiosity to me; I'm just not that competitive, but it is an excellent frame of reference. When you ride by yourself, you really have no idea how fast/slow you are.

[Chet]

"It's the Christmas star, and that's all that matters tonight. Not bonuses, or gifts, or turkeys or trees. See kids, it means something different to everybody, and now I know what it means to me." Uncle Lewis: "That ain't the friggen Christmas star Gris. It's a light on the sewage treatment plant."

[vipergts831]

I suspect I could top a couple of those segments, but it would probably burn me out for the remainder of the ride. In fact, it's probably nothing more than a curiosity to me; I'm just not that competitive, but it is an excellent frame of reference. When you ride by yourself, you really have no idea how fast/slow you are.

Very true. Maybe you could set out to just defeat those segments? Spin easy and just when you know the segment is coming give it a hard push. Then recover for the rest of the ride? STRAVA is great for the rider who is on his own. He is always "riding" against a group :D

[Harm]

That's actually a very nice shot. Love the stars.

Thanks, Chief

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

Well I was going to head over to Michigan to go shopping, but a friend just posted on Facebook that it took them 1 1/2 hours to get back into Canada. Don't think I want to sit on the bridge that long.

[Harm]

maybe your friends had dodgy passports?

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

maybe your friends had dodgy passports?

They wouldn't have gotten into the US if they did. It was just the line up to get back into Canada. Way too much traffic.

[thomascanty]

"It's the Christmas star, and that's all that matters tonight. Not bonuses, or gifts, or turkeys or trees. See kids, it means something different to everybody, and now I know what it means to me." Uncle Lewis: "That ain't the friggen Christmas star Gris. It's a light on the sewage treatment plant."

I love that movie!

I was at the Subway sandwich restaurant in Universal City one night, just after midnight, and Randy Quaid was in line behind me. I wanted to say something to him, but I couldn't for the life of me remember what his current movie was. The only thing that kept running through my mind was from that movie where he was emptying the RV's waste tank into the sewer, and when Clark looked at him, he said, "Sh***er's full!"

I kept my mouth shut and didn't say anything... :lol:

[Harm]

must have been a sale of cuban goods ;)

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

Cuban goods??

Not much of a market for those around here. It's just odd to have such a long line up on a Monday afternoon. Saturdays and Sundays are always busy.

[Belmondo]

Many years ago, we took the ferry from Port Angeles, WA, to Victoria BC. While we were there, I bought a lens for my old Pentax SLR that was made in China. In those days, we couldn't buy anything from China, so it was quite a novelty for me, even though the lens was crap.

How times have changed. :shock:

[gjl711]

How times have changed. :shock:No kidding.. Just the other day I bought some drywall screws and noticed that they were built in the USA. I was shocked. :shock:

[Chet]

Hey! Teacher! Leave them kids alone! Think Jerry is a Floyd fan?

[gjl711]

Who isn't?

[Harm]

looking up at the milky way:
http://harm.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Upstate-NY/i-nbsXqxT/0/XL/880A4664-XL.jpg

[Harm]

Need some fill to make his eyes stand out :D

http://harm.smugmug.com/Private/Alexander/June-2012/i-bGDMq4R/0/XL/880A4696-XL.jpg

[JWright]

I love that movie!

I was at the Subway sandwich restaurant in Universal City one night, just after midnight, and Randy Quaid was in line behind me. I wanted to say something to him, but I couldn't for the life of me remember what his current movie was. The only thing that kept running through my mind was from that movie where he was emptying the RV's waste tank into the sewer, and when Clark looked at him, he said, "Sh***er's full!"

I kept my mouth shut and didn't say anything... :lol:

Years ago I walked into a store in Oxnard, CA and who did I run into but Jonathan Winters. I listened to him for 25 minutes and to this day I have no clue what he was talking about. The guy was bonkers even then...

[gjl711]

J. Winters is one of my all time favorite comedians. He was just naturally funny.

[gjl711]

Need some fill to make his eyes stand out :D

http://harm.smugmug.com/Private/Alexander/June-2012/i-bGDMq4R/0/XL/880A4696-XL.jpg
He always looks so sad and serious. :)

[vipergts831]

Need some fill to make his eyes stand out :D

http://harm.smugmug.com/Private/Alexander/June-2012/i-bGDMq4R/0/XL/880A4696-XL.jpg

Excellent Harm. You could just use some Layer work in photoshop to make his eyes pop some more :D Or even use the brushes in LR to do the same thing :D

[vipergts831]

He always looks so sad and serious. :)

I would too if Harm was looking at me :lol:

[gjl711]

I would too if Harm was looking at me :lol:
Good point.

[thomascanty]

looking up at the milky way:
http://harm.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Upstate-NY/i-nbsXqxT/0/XL/880A4664-XL.jpg

Nice!

Years ago I walked into a store in Oxnard, CA and who did I run into but Jonathan Winters. I listened to him for 25 minutes and to this day I have no clue what he was talking about. The guy was bonkers even then...

http://www.ldphotography.net/Smilies/rotfl.gif Yeah, I met him once, too. He used to hang out at the Ventura County Fairgrounds a lot when there were events going on. I saw him there one time when I went there for a gun show. He was standing outside one of the event buildings, rambling on to anyone and everyone who wanted to stop and listen to him talk... :lol:

[Harm]

heh, whenever he is happy and energetic, i am constantly playing with him. camera does not get into my hand. then he get's tired, I can sit him down and pick the camera up :D

just can't win, can you? Either take the snap and miss out on joining in with the fun, or have fun and smiles but no photos....

[Harm]

That's actually a very nice shot. Love the stars.

thanks, chief. Lack of light pollution up there, means i can get a 25s shot like that.

I would too if Harm was looking at me :lol:

Good point.

:p:p:p:p:p

[Skrim17]

Harm, you cut his hair!!!!

[Harm]

It was getting into his eyes... and the sides were sticking out like Yoda's hair...so a little trimming was needed...

[Chet]

Cut as a bugs ear Harm. His baby book should be about filled already.

[Chet]

Just put a new (used) idle air control valve in my car. I hope it works as it's leaking water from the used gaskets now. But hopefully the idle stays happy and I can just pick up a couple gaskets.

[DWilkin]

looking up at the milky way:
http://harm.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Upstate-NY/i-nbsXqxT/0/XL/880A4664-XL.jpg
That's a great picture, Harm. Unfortunately, when I slid the slider on the side of my computer screen, some of the stars moved but more of them didn't. Guess I need to clean my screen. Incidentally, I very much enjoyed the aerial photos of England, including the narrative.

[Harm]

yeah, it is very fascinating with the aerial photos. I looked at google earth the other day for work, but they also had a slider at the top to go back in time for old photos from 1945 over parts of the UK. Interesting to see how the cities were during the war, and how they are now.

[Chet]

Ok so I just pricked my finger, how do I figure out my blood type again? Someone claimed you can do it by taste, but it just tastes like blood to me. :-|:confused:

[Greg_C]

Great shot of the little fellow Harm.

[burnet44]

Ok so I just pricked my finger, how do I figure out my blood type again? Someone claimed you can do it by taste, but it just tastes like blood to me. :-|:confused:


ask a vampire

[gjl711]

Ok so I just pricked my finger, how do I figure out my blood type again? Someone claimed you can do it by taste, but it just tastes like blood to me. :-|:confused:
really?

[Jon]

Ok so I just pricked my finger, how do I figure out my blood type again? Someone claimed you can do it by taste, but it just tastes like blood to me. :-|:confused:

Simple - if it coagulates, but doesn't clot, it's not your type and you bit someone else too hard.

[Chet]

really?

I'm narrowing it down. I even called my doctor that I've had forever and he didn't know. He said I would have to come in and they would need to order the test. I found a couple sites that give you an idea on how to figure it out, I think I've narrowed it down. Not sure why it has to be so difficult. :rolleyes:

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

I'm narrowing it down. I even called my doctor that I've had forever and he didn't know. He said I would have to come in and they would need to order the test. I found a couple sites that give you an idea on how to figure it out, I think I've narrowed it down. Not sure why it has to be so difficult. :rolleyes:

Go donate blood. They do the test right there.

[Chet]

Mel, I changed the Idle air control valve on the Probe with a working new one and the idle still rises between 1800 and 3k on warm days once the car is warm. What triggers tell the computer to raise the idle?

[FlyingPhotog]

I'm narrowing it down. I even called my doctor that I've had forever and he didn't know. He said I would have to come in and they would need to order the test. I found a couple sites that give you an idea on how to figure it out, I think I've narrowed it down. Not sure why it has to be so difficult. :rolleyes:

In my case, I just know my blood chemistry goes better with beef than fish...

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

Mel, I changed the Idle air control valve on the Probe with a working new one and the idle still rises between 1800 and 3k on warm days once the car is warm. What triggers tell the computer to raise the idle?

A/C input, engine temperature, intake air temperature, alternator load, transmission range switch, a lot of fun things to track down.

Vacuum leak is often the culprit. A faulty PCV valve or EVAP system can put it up.

[Chet]

In my case, I just know my blood chemistry goes better with beef than fish...

That's why I'm trying to figure it out. I've heard dieting and exercise is more effective with the proper blood type diet. I guess I'll go give blood and they can tell me.

[gjl711]

. A faulty PCV valve or EVAP system can put it up.My old Grand Prix had a problem with a fluctuating idle but it went too low. Turned out to be a PCV valve. 3 dollar fix and the problem went away.

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

My old Grand Prix had a problem with a fluctuating idle but it went too low. Turned out to be a PCV valve. 3 dollar fix and the problem went away.

Such a simple little thing that can cause so many problems.

[gjl711]

Such a simple little thing that can cause so many problems.It's the event that caused me to change the plugs and coils. I figured I had 120k+ miles and it was about time. Changing them made little difference. I picked up the PCV valve just because it was so cheap and it ended up being the part that was bad.

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

It's the event that caused me to change the plugs and coils. I figured I had 120k+ miles and it was about time. Changing them made little difference. I picked up the PCV valve just because it was so cheap and it ended up being the part that was bad.

Biggest difference may have been in fuel economy. A lot of vehicles will go forever before the plugs give a problem. But they should be replaced well before they cause problems.

PCV valves are often overlooked nowadays. Two of the kids I work with didn't even know what they were. I bet they would have absolutely no clue how to check them either.

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

Anyone know why Detroit would be putting on a big fireworks show tonight?? It's still June.

[tmwag]

Did Ford come out with their new 1000hp Cobra

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

Did Ford come out with their new 1000hp Cobra

Not that I know of. And I would probably know about it if they did!

[FlyingPhotog]

Anyone know why Detroit would be putting on a big fireworks show tonight?? It's still June.

Are we sure they're just "fireworks?"

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

Are we sure they're just "fireworks?"

Yes. I'm watching it on Channel 4 WDIV. It's a big production.

Why would they do it this week?

[FlyingPhotog]

http://michiganfireworks.com/events/detroit-fireworks/

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

Apparently it's the Freedom Festival.

[Woolburr]

NIK users....fresh updates out.

[FlyingPhotog]

NIK users....fresh updates out.

...and there was much rejoicing!

[gjl711]

Are they auto update of do I need to visit a site?

[FlyingPhotog]

Mine always gives me a pop up box saying "Visit the Update Page"

[Woolburr]

You have to hit the check for updates button, if you don't have it set to check on a regular basis.

[Woolburr]

So, I went to the beach the other day....and met a very interesting character.....:lol:

[Greg_C]

New member of the household. Red Border Collie pup 6weeks old. He's sleeping at the moment.

http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/2012/20120626-142531.jpg

[Belmondo]

So, I went to the beach the other day....and met a very interesting character.....:lol:I'm missing something here.

They just opened a Red Lobster restaurant here toady, and we decided to eat there. We had to wait an hour and a quarter for a table. That's an hour and a quarter of my life I'll never get back.

On a scale of 1 to 10, the whole experiences was a solid 4.5. Really mediocre food, which is sad. We used to eat at a Red Lobster when we lived in the Bay Area, and their food was usually pretty good. We had really been looking forward to this place opening. Otherwise, I would never wait that long for a table in a restaurant. I'm seriously doubting we'll ever go back. Sad.

[Belmondo]

New member of the household. Red Border Collie pup 6weeks old. He's sleeping at the moment.Very cute, Greg. Those are really great dogs, smarter than most of their owners. :lol:

[Woolburr]

Handsome lad you have there Greg!

[Woolburr]

Chief....I was just catching up on my reading. Finally got around to the thread by the clown looking for support for threatening another photographer for taking photos on the beach.

[Greg_C]

I'm missing something here.

They just opened a Red Lobster restaurant here toady, and we decided to eat there. We had to wait an hour and a quarter for a table. That's an hour and a quarter of my life I'll never get back.

On a scale of 1 to 10, the whole experiences was a solid 4.5. Really mediocre food, which is sad. We used to eat at a Red Lobster when we lived in the Bay Area, and their food was usually pretty good. We had really been looking forward to this place opening. Otherwise, I would never wait that long for a table in a restaurant. I'm seriously doubting we'll ever go back. Sad.
We went out to dinner on Sunday night to a steak place we hadn't visited in over a year. It was average, in fact a steak I had last week bought from the supermarket was better.
Very cute, Greg. Those are really great dogs, smarter than most of their owners. :lol:
Yes, family is smitten.

Granddad is a working dog, but mum (black/white) and dad (red/white) are family dogs. Dad is a full of energy dog but mum is lazy. A bit early to fully tell but he seems to be taking after mum.

Handsome lad you have there Greg!
Thanks, been looking for a few months and missed out a little while back with all the red ones taken early.

[Woolburr]

So.....does he have a name yet?

[Greg_C]

So.....does he have a name yet?
I like Rusty, with another vote from Morgan. Tracey's not sure and Aaron doesn't even know at this stage and hasn't voted yet.

He's at a Junior Physics Olympiad at University of Queensland every day this week with special seminar until 8pm tonight. Unfortunately he's not enjoying it as much as he hoped.

The dog is a surprise for the kids, although we've been discussing it for a while. Now the back yard needs to be dog escape proofed. About 20m down one side has a 3-6" gap under the bottom of the fence.

[Woolburr]

Check out the group "Fences for Fido" on Facebook. They have some creative methods of dog escape proofing. Lots of pictures of their techniques. http://www.facebook.com/FencesForFido

[Timphoto]

Nice puppy Greg. The kids will love it.

Too bad about Red Lobster Chief.

Just got home from the Giants-Dodgers game. Went with 3 of my brothers and had a great time.

Of course it didn't hurt that the Giants won 8-0. :-)

[FlyingPhotog]

Hope the Giants SWEEP!

[FlyingPhotog]

In space, no one can hear you focus...

http://m.gadgetbox.msnbc.msn.com/technology/gadgetbox/astronaut-shows-stellar-camera-collection-aboard-iss-845263

[gjl711]

New member of the household. Red Border Collie pup 6weeks old. He's sleeping at the moment....Awww...

[gjl711]

In space, no one can hear you focus...

http://m.gadgetbox.msnbc.msn.com/technology/gadgetbox/astronaut-shows-stellar-camera-collection-aboard-iss-845263Wow. A photographers playground.

[gjl711]

They just opened a Red Lobster restaurant here toady, and we decided to eat there. We had to wait an hour and a quarter for a table. That's an hour and a quarter of my life I'll never get back..Our local Red Lobster is sort of hit and miss and we rarely go. They seem to have lost their stride ever since the great crab leg fiasco (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Lobster) when the accountants moved in to save the company and quality suffers.

[gjl711]

Well, the start of my last Tuesday.

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

Well, the start of my last Tuesday.

Hope it goes fast!

[Harm]

gooood morning all :D

love the pup, Greg!

[Belmondo]

Chief....I was just catching up on my reading. Finally got around to the thread by the clown looking for support for threatening another photographer for taking photos on the beach.Okay. Now it makes sense. :lol:

Well, the start of my last Tuesday.That's been on my mind, JJ. I'm going to miss your rants on the subject. :wink:

[Skrim17]

But there will be new Tuesday's!!

[vipergts831]

New member of the household. Red Border Collie pup 6weeks old. He's sleeping at the moment.

http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/2012/20120626-142531.jpg

Awww nice addition Greg!

I'm missing something here.

They just opened a Red Lobster restaurant here toady, and we decided to eat there. We had to wait an hour and a quarter for a table. That's an hour and a quarter of my life I'll never get back.

On a scale of 1 to 10, the whole experiences was a solid 4.5. Really mediocre food, which is sad. We used to eat at a Red Lobster when we lived in the Bay Area, and their food was usually pretty good. We had really been looking forward to this place opening. Otherwise, I would never wait that long for a table in a restaurant. I'm seriously doubting we'll ever go back. Sad.

The only reason i step into a red lobster:

http://ahotmama.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/red-lobster-cheese-bisquits1.jpg

Well, the start of my last Tuesday.

Happy last Tuesday JJ!!!

[Harm]

there isn't a red lobster here....or in new england at all, i don't think. we just get the real deal lobsters ;)

[Belmondo]

The only reason i step into a red lobster:


Admittedly, they were the best part of the meal. The trick was getting the waitress to refill the basket. As busy as they were yesterday, it was hard getting her eye to ask for more. In the long run, we were probably better off.

[Timphoto]

Happy Last Tuesday JJ!

[vipergts831]

Admittedly, they were the best part of the meal. The trick was getting the waitress to refill the basket. As busy as they were yesterday, it was hard getting her eye to ask for more. In the long run, we were probably better off.

I usually fill up on the biscuits...guess that is why i don't expect much from the rest of the meal :lol:

[Harm]

note to self - avoid red lobster...

[Belmondo]

there isn't a red lobster here....or in new england at all, i don't think. we just get the real deal lobsters ;)

You guys have Legal Seafood. You don't need Red Lobster.

[gjl711]

Happy Last Tuesday JJ!
Thanx.

[gjl711]

That's been on my mind, JJ. I'm going to miss your rants on the subject. :wink:I can fake a rant. ;):)

[Harm]

You guys have Legal Seafood. You don't need Red Lobster.

Mmmmmmmmmmmm, legal seafoods :D

[gjl711]

there isn't a red lobster here....or in new england at all, i don't think. we just get the real deal lobsters ;) On a trip back from Maine a while ago (well quite a while ago) I picked up a Styrofoam case containing a couple file lobsters and brought them home. (Pre-9-11 when you could actually take things onto the airplane. ;) ) My wife had a hard time cooking them because she claimed that they screamed when put into the pot. Well, I dunked in the next one and after a little banging around sure enough, heard a sound that sounded like a scream. They still tasted so good though.

[Harm]

you still can take live lobsters on planes. I see it all the time. They are packed in seaweed and dry ice to keep them cool and fresh.

Taste so, so, so good though :D

[thomascanty]

I read somewhere that they aren't actually screaming. That's the sound of steam escaping under the shell.

[gjl711]

But there will be new Tuesday's!!I've been working with the new people already and I must say it's like night and day. Personalities can so make or break an office. The expectations are just as high or higher but there is greater emphasis on personal responsibilities and getting your job done and less on blame and nit picking.

[gjl711]

I read somewhere that they aren't actually screaming. That's the sound of steam escaping under the shell.Makes sense but it sure sounded like a scream. ;)

[Jill-of-all-Trades]

On a trip back from Maine a while ago (well quite a while ago) I picked up a Styrofoam case containing a couple file lobsters and brought them home. (Pre-9-11 when you could actually take things onto the airplane. ;) ) My wife had a hard time cooking them because she claimed that they screamed when put into the pot. Well, I dunked in the next one and after a little banging around sure enough, heard a sound that sounded like a scream. They still tasted so good though.

You'd scream too if you were dunked into a pot of boiling water. Your supposed to fill the pot with cold water, put the lobster in, and then heat the water. The change in temperature is slow enough that the lobster doesn't notice until it's cooked.

[gjl711]

You'd scream too if you were dunked into a pot of boiling water. Your supposed to fill the pot with cold water, put the lobster in, and then heat the water. The change in temperature is slow enough that the lobster doesn't notice until it's cooked.Really? I had heard that that makes the lobster either overcooked or mushy. I have always brought the pot to a full boil with all the spices in there, then dunked the poor guy in and boil for about 10~20 minutes depending on the size of the critter. It comes out perfect but they do bang around a bit and scream.

[Harm]

from James Hook Co.:

How To Care For Your Lobsters

Refrigerate the lobsters when they arrive, either in the crisper or loosely on the shelf. Cook the lobsters even if they appear motionless. After cooking, the tail should curl up under the body and the meat should be firm. Eat the lobsters as soon as possible, the fresher the better.
Do not put the lobsters in the bathtub or sink with tap water. They will drown in fresh water.

Lobster Cooking Instructions

1. Boil water in a large pot.
2. Add sea salt seasoning.
3. Place live lobsters in pot.
4. When water begins to boil again, cover and cook according to weight chart.
5. Melt some butter for dipping and enjoy!

Cooking Chart

1 - 1.5 lbs 10-12 mins
1.5 - 2.0 lbs 13-14 mins
2 - 3 lbs 16- 18 mins
3 - 4 lbs 20 -22 mins
4 - 6 lbs 23 - 25 mins
7 - 10 lbs 30 - 35 mins
10 - 15 lbs 40 - 45 mins

Steamer Cooking Instructions

1. Rinse steamers carefully in cold water.
2. Put 1 inch of fresh water into a large pot.
3. Place steamers in pot and cover with lid.
4. Boil on high heat until the shells fully open.
5. Melt some butter for dipping and enjoy!

[gjl711]

The last one I did on the grill and it was delicious. I just banked the coals on one side and put the critters on the other side and cooked with a more indirect heat. After about 5 minutes I flipped it and moved it closer to the coals. So good.

[Harm]

yum, grilled lobster :D

[Harm]

On a scale of 1 to 10, the whole experiences was a solid 4.5. Really mediocre food, which is sad. We used to eat at a Red Lobster when we lived in the Bay Area, and their food was usually pretty good. We had really been looking forward to this place opening. Otherwise, I would never wait that long for a table in a restaurant. I'm seriously doubting we'll ever go back. Sad.

I suspect this of you, Chief:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oj5p9Ed3jwc/TUv9g6e0PlI/AAAAAAAAAHk/ij2NfZ-xlrI/s1600/Double%2BWhammy.png

[gjl711]

yum, grilled lobster :DIt's really good and then topped with a egg batter sauce. To die for.

[Belmondo]

I suspect this of you, Chief:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oj5p9Ed3jwc/TUv9g6e0PlI/AAAAAAAAAHk/ij2NfZ-xlrI/s1600/Double%2BWhammy.png

I remember that movie, but couldn't think of the title, "Falling Down."



(I don't own a sawed-off shotgun.......................yet)

[Harm]

was your lobster like the Whammy Burger?

You did well to remember Falling Down :)

[Belmondo]

You did well to remember Falling Down :)

It was a memorable role for Michael Douglas. It was such a departure from real life for him. He is the personification of Hollywood 'cool', and he really nailed the nerd role pretty well. Overall, though, the movie was pretty forgettable. That's why I had to look up the title. :o:o

[gjl711]

was your lobster like the Whammy Burger?

You did well to remember Falling Down :)Dang, now I'm hungry for a burger.

[Harm]

are you going to get a Five Guys?

[gjl711]

are you going to get a Five Guys?Ya know, I've sort of Five guys overdosed. It's a good burger and all but I need variety.

[Skrim17]

I watched a cooking show where they grabbed a live lobster, ripped the tail off and put it in the pot...

[thomascanty]

Isn't the tail supposed to go in the pot, too?

[Skrim17]

they only put the tail in the pot. The whole rip a living thing in half got to me...

[Harm]

what about the claws? Those are so tasty too!!!

[gjl711]

what about the claws? Those are so tasty too!!!yes they are.

[Chet]

Isn't the tail supposed to go in the pot, too?

Alligators and hyenas eat living things alive all the time. Sure even a sweet kitty will try and eat something living.

[thomascanty]

Alligators and hyenas eat living things alive all the time. Sure even a sweet kitty will try and eat something living.

Yep. That's life.

Sucks being lower on the food chain than a bigger, hungry animal, huh?

[Belmondo]

Ya know, I've sort of Five guys overdosed. It's a good burger and all but I need variety.I really burned out on 5 Guys. I don't think we've been there in at least 6 months. Partly it's the diet, but also, if I ever get a hankering for a burger, it's probably not the first place I'll head.

[Harm]

I make turkey burgers at home, whack them on the grill....delicious.

[thomascanty]

I've never been to 5 Guys. I wanna try it just once, but I don't expect it to be the best burger I've ever had.

[gjl711]

I've never been to 5 Guys. I wanna try it just once, but I don't expect it to be the best burger I've ever had. They are not the best burgers ever but for fast food burgers that are pretty good probably a notch or two above In/Out doubledouble. They do have really good fries though. But like any place, it's all in who runs the shop. The one by our house is new and the crew is really bustin' a$$ and they put out a great burger. I've heard others have had not as good experiences.

Sort of like my experience with Smashburger. I heard so many ranting on what a great burger they make so we stopped. It was horrible, a step above White castle and maybe better than McDonalds, but Wendy's does a better burget. They are low on my list.

[JWright]

Ya know, I've sort of Five guys overdosed. It's a good burger and all but I need variety.

I've never understood people's fascination for certain fast food restaurants. When In-N-Out first came here, San Diegans nearly wet themselves over the first one to open. When I finally went there, it was just another fast food burger. No big whoop... Same thing when they opened a Five Guys in the food court at the Navy Exchange. Big long lines for just another burger...

The only place around here I've found that serves burgers that are out of the ordinary is Hodads (http://hodadies.com/home/) in Ocean Beach. And the big problem there is that the parking is atrocious...

[thomascanty]

They are not the best burgers ever but for fast food burgers that are pretty good probably a notch or two above In/Out doubledouble. They do have really good fries though. But like any place, it's all in who runs the shop. The one by our house is new and the crew is really bustin' a$$ and they put out a great burger. I've heard others have had not as good experiences.

I don't care for fries. At all. Unless, maybe, they're smothered in cheese and chili. I'll get them that way when I go to Tommy's. Otherwise, I always order onion rings, instead.

And, I've never understood why so many people think In 'n' Out is the bees knees. Not long ago the Las Vegas Advisor web site ran a poll asking their viewers what was the best place to go for a burger in Las Vegas. It was NOT limited to only fast food places, but the winner, by a landslide, was In 'n' Out. That dumbfounded me! Sure, it's better than McDonalds or Burger King, but the best in all of Las Vegas?!? When it comes to fast food joints, I'd go to Tommy's first before In 'n' Out. I think I'd even consider Jack In The Box's Sirloin Burger better. And, that's not even getting into all of the myriad of other Las Vegas restaurants that have burgers on the menu... :confused:

[Harm]

Lunch today:

Malaysian Green Curry Chicken Clay Pot:
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[Skrim17]

I like smashburger, but I only eat their grilled chicken. We don't eat red meat so it limits us on burger joints ;)

[gjl711]

We have lots of mom and pop type restaurants that have really good burgers but i don't classify those as fast food burgers. I love a good burger and there are a few places we will frequent when we want a decent burger, but those are more sit down places. 5guys here makes a really decent fast food burger, phone it in, send the kid to pick it up and your done.

[Chet]

I make turkey burgers at home, whack them on the grill....delicious.

Good, but I've grown tired of them as well. We've been doing lots of steak lately for the diet, and getting sick of it too.

[Skrim17]

We d turkey burgers as well, good seasoning is the key, and always on the grill outdoors or the cast iron one on the stove. I saw diners drive ins and dives the other day and they showed stuffed burgers, looked interesting and I want to try to make some.

[Harm]

i make indian foods as well, so there is always a mixture in the foods we eat :D

[vipergts831]

We d turkey burgers as well, good seasoning is the key, and always on the grill outdoors or the cast iron one on the stove. I saw diners drive ins and dives the other day and they showed stuffed burgers, looked interesting and I want to try to make some.

I tried a stuffed burger recently. Very interesting. Cant recall the name of the location but it was pretty darn good. Actually i might have a picture on my phone of it. Let me see if i can find it.

[L.J.G.]

A stuffed burger? Now that is different.

[FlyingPhotog]

The most artery-impacting burger I've ever enjoyed is a cheeseburger in Green Bay...

Nearly a 1/2" slab of cheddar with 1/4 stick of butter on top! :shock:

[gjl711]

I love turkey, one of my favorite meats and we have at least a turkey a month, sometimes more, but i despise ground turkey. I don't know why really but it's probably because if I'm in the mood for a burger, I want a burger, not a pretend burger.

[gjl711]

Couple places around here make butter burgers. Very heart stopping. I've also had buttered steak. It's quite good really.

[gjl711]

I tried a stuffed burger recently. Very interesting. Cant recall the name of the location but it was pretty darn good. Actually i might have a picture on my phone of it. Let me see if i can find it.What was it stuffed with? We make burgers at home with lots of onions and peppers in them with a little teriyaki.. So good.

[vipergts831]

What was it stuffed with? We make burgers at home with lots of onions and peppers in them with a little teriyaki.. So good.

I believe it was with cheddar cheese. That combination you make sounds delicious :D

[FlyingPhotog]

Couple places around here make butter burgers. Very heart stopping. I've also had buttered steak. It's quite good really.

Buttered Steak = Heavenly!

[L.J.G.]

The most artery-impacting burger I've ever enjoyed is a cheeseburger in Green Bay...

Nearly a 1/2" slab of cheddar with 1/4 stick of butter on top! :shock:

Heart attack in a bun Jay :shock: Ahh, I actually remember the days when I could eat something like that without a second thought :cry: That seems so long ago now.

[Woolburr]

Ground turkey is just plain nasty.

Burger King has actually jumped back to the top of the fast food burger heap with their Chef's Choice burgers....

[vipergts831]

Ground turkey is just plain nasty.

Burger King has actually jumped back to the top of the fast food burger heap with their Chef's Choice burgers....

Have to go check those out Dan. Looked them up and they look pretty good.

[FlyingPhotog]

Anyone ever tried the Heart Attack Grill?

We had one near me but the city council shut them down because the faux ambulance out front confused some residents into thinking they were really a clinic.

No, really. Stop laughing... It's true!