The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[donaldtoo]

I loves me a greasy spoon! Diners are the best, and very hard to find now. There's a few left in my state. Some years ago, hubs and I had this hobby of driving around New England to find diners. It was fun! Love the style of the one you went to--that's exactly how I like to see them (the few that remain . . . ).

About 10 years ago, there was one that was well known in our parts, but the owner sold it to another chef. The new chef completely changed the menu into some sort of gourmet cooking menu, and guess what? It didn't last a year under the new ownership--epic fail.

Your REAL diner deserves another bow here.

The last time we were at a diner was was when we drove to NOLA 2 years ago for the weekend to celebrate youngest DDs 21st birthday. I posted about it at the time.



It's no old railroad passenger car, but, it's every bit a diner, and check out the Mickey "watch" clock on the wall...!



We all very much enjoyed our meals, and my burger was awesome...!!!!!

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

The last time we were at a diner was was when we drove to NOLA 2 years ago for the weekend to celebrate youngest DDs 21st birthday. I posted about it at the time.

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It's no old railroad passenger car, but, it's every bit a diner, and check out the Mickey "watch" clock on the wall...!

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We all very much enjoyed our meals, and my burger was awesome...!!!!!

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What a beatiful facade. The food looked good as well.

 

[donaldtoo]

What a beatiful facade. The food looked good as well.

Thanks!
And, although there was a bit of a wait (because it's so popular), the atmosphere, service, and food were great!
If any of y'all ever get to NOLA, y'all should give it a try...!!!!!

 

[donaldtoo]

My perfect day went to heck quickly. ok maybe it wasn't so perfect after waiting up for James, getting up to get my dh off to work at 4(at least I got to sleep until 3:30) and getting the kids to a fund raiser before going shopping but it was pretty good considering and was looking to get better. Now I have to tell my dh and James on of their favorite aunts has passed when they get home It's going to be a rough week

Very sorry, behind again.
So sorry for y'all's loss of a dear aunt.
Sincerest condlences to all of y'all.

 

[donaldtoo]

What an awesome day @ajrwdwgirl ! I wonder if our local Hershey Bears(not NHL but it is the closest), does something like that. I remember the diner from Mighty Ducks.

We even have an American Hockey League team down here in Austin...the Texas Stars, the affiliate of the NHL's Dallas Stars. We went to a game a few years ago. It was fun...!

 

[donaldtoo]

OK gang, I'm gone with the breaking wind...!
A double sweet Disney dreams to @betty rose , and sweet Disney dreams to one and all...!!!
See y'alllllllllll...!!!!!

 

[Gabe1]

Those diners always have good food. This one is always fun because even though the cleanliness is questionable at times the food is always fantastic and they use a lot of local food in their menu items. The breads are from a bakery a few blocks away and all the meat comes from a local butcher shop. The dining car is really small too only four booths in the back and counter that seats maybe 12 at the most. The staff is a hoot too, they are some tough characters yet still friendly. One of the waitresses has been there forever and has a sharp wit to her, very no nonsense.

We always eat at least once at Mary Ann's Diner in Urbana IL around the corner from where my DD Dorm was when we visit.
The lady that runs it is no nonsense and actually is kinda scary but efficient. The food is plentiful, the decor is beyond basic. The food is cheap but it is 24/7 and the later in the evening and late into the night the food cost rise. They also have the best shakes but rarely had as we hit breakfast in the morning hours vs overnight.

 

[Gabe1]

Years ago, my Uncle owned a diner just like that one in Windsor, Vt. Creatively named The Windsor Diner. Loved visiting him and my Aunt. Milkshakes instead of water. Score!!!! The last time I went through there it was still there but that was a while ago. Not sure anymore.

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[Figgy1]

That is true. However, there's something else to keep in mind. A small plane (such as a Cessna 152, two-seater), takes way less space on the ground to actually land.

It also gives you your choice of seatmate and an excellent view

 

[Figgy1]

Actually, snow on the 23rd would be okay. Then it can just look pretty for the 24 & 25 of December and melt on the 26th. Hubby doesn't like snow on December 24 because it drives down church attendance and we usually have to drive somewhere on the 25 so I don't want to drive in snow.

Maybe you can send yours to @MinnieM123

 

[Figgy1]

With Kapono pulling it!? That would be something...

I think you'd be the one doing the pulling

 

[Figgy1]

You guys.........

I don't know how to tell you this, but I think my refrigerator might be......gay!!



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I want yours, it's so happy Mine has schedules and to do lists

 

[Figgy1]

Very sorry, behind again.
So sorry for y'all's loss of a dear aunt.
Sincerest condlences to all of y'all.

Thank you.

 

[Figgy1]

We always eat at least once at Mary Ann's Diner in Urbana IL around the corner from where my DD Dorm was when we visit.
The lady that runs it is no nonsense and actually is kinda scary but efficient. The food is plentiful, the decor is beyond basic. The food is cheap but it is 24/7 and the later in the evening and late into the night the food cost rise. They also have the best shakes but rarely had as we hit breakfast in the morning hours vs overnight.

If only could have those prices we might eat breakfast there more often.

 

[Figgy1]

Good morning and after today's yuck I'm looking at 80 and lots of sunshine for the next week to 10 days. Happy dance with luck the pool closing will be the 1st of October. That's when they close it at the latest no matter the weather.

 

[MinnieM123]

You guys.........

I don't know how to tell you this, but I think my refrigerator might be......gay!!



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So, my guess that you and Phil order take-out a lot -- because I can't even imagine that you can find the handle to open the refrigerator door, with all that stuff in the way!

 

[MinnieM123]

If only could have those prices we might eat breakfast there more often.

I was thinking the same thing--those were definitely not Disney food prices!!

 

[Figgy1]

James is driving me nuts with his Rubik's cube. The new thing is trying to finish it the fastest. Beats fidget spinners?

 

[MOXOMUMD]

That is so cool. I love the atmospheric clouds. Is that in Thailand ? Ankor Watt?

Yes, the many layers to the temples is cool in a spooky kinda way.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

You guys.........

I don't know how to tell you this, but I think my refrigerator might be......gay!!



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Is there more items on the outside than inside?