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dbelle7 · 2 April 2013, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

I just had a Mexican coke on Saturday at the restaurant where we had lunch. I agree that sugared soft drinks are enjoying a comeback. We have a fun little lunch spot/filling station along Route 66 that sells literally hundreds of types of old-timey soft drinks and nearly all are made with cane sugar.

Leo has already mentioned the "throwback" soft drinks, and they're available at Target and Wal-Mart on occasion. Mountain Dew and Pepsi come to mind.

We have never been out there to try that place....it seems to always be just a little out of the way from wherever we are going. I've heard it's a fun place!

Lion · 2 April 2013, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

Interesting, Art. I would think that Coke might be pretty appealing to anyone these days, given the backlash against high-fructose corn syrup. An entrepreneurial opportunity!

J, here in Chicago they sell Pepsi "ThrowBack" which is made with sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup. Did you know that most table sugar is made from beets and not cane sugar. There are only a couple of brands that are made with sugar cane...one of them is the Domino brand.....

Take it easy.....Leo

Rockrolex · 2 April 2013, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

Interesting you say that, Carl, because I came upon a pretty nice-looking photo of a grilled cheese matzo "sandwich" and have yet to try it. Thankfully I have another year from now before I might give it a whirl.

Excuse me while I enjoy my non-Passover bagel!

Sorry, J, but the non-Pesachdicha bagel is still traif until dinner tonight.

Lion · 2 April 2013, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Sorry, J, but the non-Pesachdicha bagel is still traif until dinner tonight.

He Ed, if I'm not mistaken...isn't that word spelled "Trayf"???

Take it easy.....Leo

Lion · 2 April 2013, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodentman

I celebrated Passover by asking the AD "Why is this watch different from all other watches?"

Bob, I like your tattoos...no wonder you are the Rodentman!!!
I too have quite a few Tattoos....somewhere around 35 give or take one or two!!!

Take it easy.....leo

dbelle7 · 2 April 2013, 11:53 PM

Carl,
THANK YOU!! You are very thoughtful. Like everyone doesn't already know that, but still.

D

Rockrolex · 2 April 2013, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Lion

He Ed, if I'm not mistaken...isn't that word spelled "Trayf"???

Take it easy.....Leo

You may be right, Leo. Could be that the Sephardics spell it "trayf" and the Ashkenazis spell it "traif." It sounds the same no matter how you spell it.

Lion · 3 April 2013, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

You may be right, Leo. Could be that the Sephardics spell it "trayf" and the Ashkenazis spell it "traif." It sounds the same no matter how you spell it.

Of course I'm sure you are correct...how's life been treating you these days? And how is your lovely wife doing...and grandchildren???

Take it easy.....leo

Art 1 · 3 April 2013, 12:51 AM

Cool pics, Lisa.

chicfarmer1 · 3 April 2013, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Sorry, J, but the non-Pesachdicha bagel is still traif until dinner tonight.

You're "right" (I mean look who you are, per avatar), but not in Israel or for Reform, so good enough for me.

(And to my mind it doesn't matter how you spell traif/trayf, since it's transliteration.)

Rodentman · 3 April 2013, 01:49 AM

Does anyone agree that the music of Gershwin sounds different than that of Mozart, or is it just me?

Rockrolex · 3 April 2013, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

You're "right" (I mean look who you are, per avatar), but not in Israel or for Reform, so good enough for me.

(And to my mind it doesn't matter how you spell traif/trayf, since it's transliteration.)

You are absolutely right. As long as we pronounce it correctly (using our best Yiddish), you can spell it either way.

As far as Israel goes, Israelis go to the beach on Yom Kippur, so what does that tell you?

Rockrolex · 3 April 2013, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Rodentman

Does anyone agree that the music of Gershwin sounds different than that of Mozart, or is it just me?

Very different. Mozart is late 18th Century lyrical/musical; Gershwin is 20th Century musical. Both are great to listen to but are very different.

Rockrolex · 3 April 2013, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Of course I'm sure you are correct...how's life been treating you these days? And how is your lovely wife doing...and grandchildren???

Take it easy.....leo

We're doing fine, Leo. We're doing a fair amount of travel, mostly New York, some Florida, a little Chicago, and in a couple of weeks we go through ORD to get to Davenport for the Bat Mitzvah of our very good friend's granddaughter.

Having the grandchildren almost around the corner from us has its pluses and minuses. On the plus side, we get to see them more often than when they lived in New York; on the minus side, Arleen spends a lot more time babysitting during the day. It takes its toll on her, which is one reason we travel - to get away from time to time.

Rodentman · 3 April 2013, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Very different. Mozart is late 18th Century lyrical/musical; Gershwin is 20th Century musical. Both are great to listen to but are very different.

I guess it was a poor attempt at humour on my part...

Lisa · 3 April 2013, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Rodentman

I guess it was a poor attempt at humour on my part...

There's nothing humorous about neither of them sounding like Courtney Love.

But funnily enough, Courtney Love somewhat resembles the sound of Amy Winehouse.

East Bay Rider · 3 April 2013, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

There's nothing humorous about neither of them sounding like Courtney Love.

But funnily enough, Courtney Love somewhat resembles the sound of Amy Winehouse.

I'm sure Amy Winehouse fans will take offense to the musical comparison but their lifestyles seemed very similar.

Lisa · 3 April 2013, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

I'm sure Amy Winehouse fans will take offense to the musical comparison but their lifestyles seemed very similar.

C'mon. I'M an Amy Winehouse fan.

Courtney Love is a mess, but I think she has talent.

Lisa · 3 April 2013, 05:16 AM

Wes, I thought of you today while looking through the Pier I Imports catalog. Sure looks like your colors...

chicfarmer1 · 3 April 2013, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

As far as Israel goes, Israelis go to the beach on Yom Kippur, so what does that tell you?

They have it better than Midwesterners?

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About Gershwin (the Gershwins, really), they absolutely had their ear to the ground and refashioned what they heard in folk culture of their day, and this why they were very much like Mozart in terms of their creative approaches. The end products of these artists were different, but again, the line between high art and popular music is not rigid, not even in past centuries.

FeelingTheBlues · 3 April 2013, 07:16 AM

Ed, my friend, it's been quite a long time since I've seen you here!

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Originally Posted by dbelle7

Carl,
THANK YOU!! You are very thoughtful. Like everyone doesn't already know that, but still.

D

Thank you kindly for your good words my dear, I hope you will enjoy it!

Rodentman · 3 April 2013, 07:28 AM

RE: Gershwin, I was listening to "An American in Paris" and it struck me as funny when I thought - that doesn't sound like Mozart. Guess it's one of those "you had to be there" moments.

I have a CD (remember those) done by....I can't recall.... who programmed a computer to compose a completely "original" work in the style of Mozart. Very interesting.

(I listen to classical music all day at work.)

You know that famous opera "Das Reingold"-- "My beer is Reingold, the dry beer....."

jlc123 · 3 April 2013, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Rodentman

I celebrated Passover by asking the AD "Why is this watch different from all other watches?"

:r ofl:

The Joker · 3 April 2013, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Wes, I thought of you today while looking through the Pier I Imports catalog. Sure looks like your colors...

Ohhh yes, looks bit like mine. I like that black and white rug, why didn't you suggest that?

Wonder where I can get a parrot like that, would really be the finishing touch to my front room.

The Joker · 3 April 2013, 08:26 PM

Went to a really cool Air Museum yesterday (even though my watch says the first, set it late the night before and didn't tick over)

Put the pics here.

Art 1 · 3 April 2013, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

Went to a really cool Air Museum yesterday (even though my watch says the first, set it late the night before and didn't tick over)

Put the pics here.

Man, thanks for the pics, outstanding. I would love to see that place.

East Bay Rider · 3 April 2013, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by The Joker

Went to a really cool Air Museum yesterday (even though my watch says the first, set it late the night before and didn't tick over)

Put the pics here.

Enjoyed that. Thanks.

FeelingTheBlues · 3 April 2013, 09:00 PM

Geez Wes, that was very, very interesting! Thank you kindly for sharing my friend!

...Boy the things I'd do to own such a nice vintage leather jacket!

Lion · 3 April 2013, 09:38 PM

Wes, what a fun museum to visit with all those planes to check out and the displays supporting the planes as well!!!

Take it easy.....Leo

The Joker · 3 April 2013, 11:21 PM

Thanks guys, was blown away but this place. Really only posted a fraction of what they had, you could spend a week there. Very educational, especially with all the stories attached to the exhibits.

Them leather jackets are amazing.

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FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Geez Wes, that was very, very interesting! Thank you kindly for sharing my friend! ...Boy the things I'd do to own such a nice vintage leather jacket! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

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Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Wes, what a fun museum to visit with all those planes to check out and the displays supporting the planes as well!!! Take it easy.....Leo __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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dbelle7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: wilderness Watch: Everose DD Posts: 1,400	Carl, THANK YOU!! You are very thoughtful. Like everyone doesn't already know that, but still. D

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Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Cool pics, Lisa.

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Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	Does anyone agree that the music of Gershwin sounds different than that of Mozart, or is it just me?

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Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Wes, I thought of you today while looking through the Pier I Imports catalog. Sure looks like your colors...

3 April 2013, 07:28 AM	#17572
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	RE: Gershwin, I was listening to "An American in Paris" and it struck me as funny when I thought - that doesn't sound like Mozart. Guess it's one of those "you had to be there" moments. I have a CD (remember those) done by....I can't recall.... who programmed a computer to compose a completely "original" work in the style of Mozart. Very interesting. (I listen to classical music all day at work.) You know that famous opera "Das Reingold"-- "My beer is Reingold, the dry beer....."

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The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Went to a really cool Air Museum yesterday (even though my watch says the first, set it late the night before and didn't tick over) Put the pics here.

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The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Thanks guys, was blown away but this place. Really only posted a fraction of what they had, you could spend a week there. Very educational, especially with all the stories attached to the exhibits. Them leather jackets are amazing.

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