I miss

the back & forth banter we used to have on this site.
you could spend just an hour sitting at the computer on this site responding to different threads & people would respond almost instantly & have back & forth conversations.
times change & I'm a guilty party to it. I can't spend as much time as I want sitting in front of a computer as I used to.
I do miss the BBustng we used to do.
oh well, I'm still here when I can be.
it's still the BEST site I visit.

B.S. is what I do best! Since I find myself newly unemployed, I have plenty of time to post here. I am open to any talk related to food.
 
  David O.
 

SK Bob-------banter away, think of something exotic to banter about and watch the replies light up the screen.  As someone once said about a cornfield in Iowa----build it and they will come.
 
David O. ---- how come your unemployed ---- that is a bad thing to be.  Especially with winter comin' on in Alaska.  It will be nice having you on Roadfood more, but that could put a big fat hole in your budget.

sk bob


the back & forth banter we used to have on this site.

Maybe everyone's gone fishing. 

SK Bob
Even the old timers have 'slack' times here on the site. I have days when I have time for this 'fun' and other days when I check in to see if there are issues to solve, and then do other stuff.
 
This has been a very uncomfortable summer in the Ohio Valley, and I have spent more time on the PC than I would have if the climate and economy would have allowed allowed more 'outside' activity.
 
Hang in there. You are a welcome addition to the site, as your time and activity-desires permits.
AL
 
PS- I-95, Is Clothier still fishing that hole???
 

Is who still fishing in that hole? My, my!

I'm here all of the time as I sit in front of a computer at work and then again at home.
 
Shhhhh,  don't tell anyone!
 
I just need need posts about things I know something about.

 
Hey man, like we are in a depression, the world is falling in around our ears, we have global warming, acid rain and frozen TV dinners----we have lots of banter, and lots to banter about----so where the hell did you go SK BOb
you started a rant on bant and disappeared. 

mayor al


SK Bob
Even the old timers have 'slack' times here on the site. I have days when I have time for this 'fun' and other days when I check in to see if there are issues to solve, and then do other stuff.

This has been a very uncomfortable summer in the Ohio Valley, and I have spent more time on the PC than I would have if the climate and economy would have allowed allowed more 'outside' activity.

Hang in there. You are a welcome addition to the site, as your time and activity-desires permits.
AL

PS- I-95, Is Clothier still fishing that hole???

Heck no......................I have been fishing there for the  last month  and  Clothier has given up

 
Boy-O-Boy-R-Dee----I read your story in the professional section---even though I am not a professional --- I sneaked a peek.
 
Your ex-boss must be on the loco-weed. He will regret the dastardly deed---
 
By joining unemployment you will get a lot of perks so bundle up and enjoy the winter. 
 
 

Greymo

mayor al


SK Bob
Even the old timers have 'slack' times here on the site. I have days when I have time for this 'fun' and other days when I check in to see if there are issues to solve, and then do other stuff.

This has been a very uncomfortable summer in the Ohio Valley, and I have spent more time on the PC than I would have if the climate and economy would have allowed allowed more 'outside' activity.

Hang in there. You are a welcome addition to the site, as your time and activity-desires permits.
AL

PS- I-95, Is Clothier still fishing that hole???

Heck no......................I have been fishing there for the  last month  and  Clothier has given up

 
Was that you fishin' next to me?  

 
Joseph----When the fish are jumpin' and the cotton is high you may find any of us out there dangling worms in the water---
Fish is expensive in the store, and we gotta feed the family. 
Did you see ol' SK BOB out at the fishing hole   He wanted to do some bantering but musta changed his mind. 
 
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Ancient mariner, most of the topics you mentioned are off limits. I also miss the old discussions, but the powers that be deemed us not mature enough for political discussions.

the ancient mariner


 
Joseph----When the fish are jumpin' and the cotton is high you may find any of us out there dangling worms in the water---
Fish is expensive in the store, and we gotta feed the family. 
Did you see ol' SK BOB out at the fishing hole   He wanted to do some bantering but musta changed his mind. 

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O Ancient One
 
Watch dangling your worm this a rated PG site. 

mayor al


I-95, Is Clothier still fishing that hole???

Actually and as you can see...

...he's moved on to bigger things.

I-95
That has to be him with the pole, while you, of course, read the latest 95 Roadfood Recipes for Fish caught "On The Road" ! (Stern's, 1977 edition) !
Thanks for updating your photo from the one that aired during the crabcake war with WJ  ages ago.
AL

I miss it also but it pretty much stopped when they changed the layout and deleting certain forums from the main page. It has turned into a Professional Hot Dog board. Sad isn't it...Russ

sk bob


the back & forth banter we used to have on this site.
you could spend just an hour sitting at the computer on this site responding to different threads & people would respond almost instantly & have back & forth conversations.

 
There's nothing like some good old back and forth computer banter!

By the way Russ, I'm thinking of getting into the hot dog business.  I've purchased a cart from All-American with a twin-turbo V-8 engine that can do 0-60 in just over 3 seconds and heat the food at the same time.  Do you know what the best high-speed hot dogs to use are?  I used a skinless Nathans 8:1 before but because of the G-forces that we pull they implode after about 4 seconds and they are difficult to keep on the bun while we are hitting speeds in excess of 185 MPH.  The condiments are blowing around like hell and I'm just having a problem overall chasing cars down and getting the hang of this business.   I hired a kid but he was all done after about the 3rd hour when we went through a tollbooth at 145 mph and he bent over to get a dog, his elbow hit the side of the booth and we haven't seen him since.  I suppose I'd miss him but I just never really got to know him.  Hopefully Day 2 will be better. 
 
 

You just stay the hell away from my corner!

We tend to stay on the straightaways, Michael.  These things just don't turn like we had hoped at higher speeds and the flames from the exhaust kill any foliage on corners.

I have been lurking around for some time and this is a great site. I lost my job roofing and I have always thought about street vending.
Do you think I can convert an old hot tar roofing trailer into a Hot Dog cart? Has anyone done this before? Do you think the HD will be difficult? Any Ideas on getting the old tar off or should I just paint over it? Any help with this would be great as I have a huge event this weekend and I already reserved my spot....Russ

I know the perfect spot for you. Right in front of Easy Living.

>We tend to stay on the straightaways, Michael.  These things just don't turn like we had hoped at higher speeds and the flames from the exhaust kill any foliage on corners.  (This still won't allow for Reply with quote)<
 
Whew! That's a relief.

Russ, I have just the spot  for you.........................just  3 miles from  where  I live.  The  location is perfect................200 yards  off 1-70 and   right by the entrance to the mall on  one side of  road  and  the spot to  set up  which is  by  entrance to local  landfill.  Trucks  going in and out all the  time.
 
There  was a regular guy  there for years  but   suddenly left  and  now there is this  new  "hot dog dude" there  but  only   2 or  3 days  a week.   And heck,  you would not even have to clean the  tar off......just  come on down!

Russ Jackson


I have been lurking around for some time and this is a great site. I lost my job roofing and I have always thought about street vending.
Do you think I can convert an old hot tar roofing trailer into a Hot Dog cart? Has anyone done this before? Do you think the HD will be difficult? Any Ideas on getting the old tar off or should I just paint over it? Any help with this would be great as I have a huge event this weekend and I already reserved my spot....Russ

You're sitting on a gold mine!! Fire up the tar and throw in the dogs.  Need some names?  How about Dog Tarred (like in Dog Tired) or something kooky like that. 
 
You'll need to scout out a site as well, unless you're going to be mobile like me.  The best way to find a good site is to look for another hot dog cart.  When you've found another cart that's doing good business, get their earlier than that other cart, or find someway to disable it so that you can poach his spot.  For good measure,  make sure to tell all your customers how the old cart was shut down by the health department or the owner molested cats. 
 
Make sure to differentiate yourself from other carts by serving items other than hot dogs.  Keep some fresh rabbits or chickens tied to the cart to show variety, and kill them in front of customers to show how fresh they are.  Hope this helps.

I will park my rig upwind of the other guy...Russ

I am fed up with all this bantering.  

Another great idea..............................carry  tater tots.  The  kids  aoround here  love them.    Don't  worry aabout keeping them  warm.  You  can  serve them  cold   just as  long  as you  hand  out  those  little cups  filled  with  Ketchup   for   dipping.

Hey Russ
 
Get rid of the roofing tar and get some pine tar and do the old fashioned pine tar baked potatoes like C****** B****** used to have.