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I am pleased that you chose to visit the USA and hope you will come back. We have a lot more to see. Try eating your way through Louisana, Mississippi and some of the other southern states. I did want to add that in my limited travels, the Grand Canyon is the most awesome sight I have ever seen. When I stood on the southern rim and looked down at the Columbia River below and I tried to imagine how long it took the river and mother nature to cut that huge "ditch" it put my time and place on this earth in an entirely different perspective. I am not necessaily a religious person, but I was that day when I realized I am only a blip in time.

. "And shadows wash the room. And we sit and drink our coffee Couched in our indifference, Like shells upon the shore You can hear the ocean roar" Would that be Simon and Garfunkel's "dangling conversations"? I cheated and googled it since I was stumped.

1 - Her brother was on the sofa eatin chocolate pie Her momma was in the kitchen cuttin' chicken up to fry That's from "Swingin" by John Anderson.

Restaurant patron to waiter, "why is your thumb on my steak?" Waiter to patron, "I didn't want to drop it again."

I know I can be as dumb as a box of rocks when it comes to things computer, but I am unable to figure out how to add a photo to my post, and how to make it the proper size. Any help would be appreciated. And speak slowly. I would like to add a photo to this topic, so hopefully it is okay ask my question in this forum.

We've had things printed on canvas from this site and been pretty pleased with them. A 16x20 on matte canvas, stretched and mounted is about $40. ←

Forgive me if I am being politically incorrect or an ugly American, but what are the sanitation conditions of most restaurants or other food establishments in Vietnam. And let me say I have eaten food in America I was quite sure I did not want to look into the kitchen from which it came.

i appreciate the update and the advice. thanks. looking forward to some spaghetti red. jgm updated another thread earlier today which reminded me that Kroger owns Dillon's (common grocery chain originating in KS) and Dillon's definitely carries the Manning-Clampett bricks, so you might be successful in persuading your meat mgr to order some. I've noticed, despite my earlier claim that they are frozen, that they are, in fact, in the meat case - not frozen - at our area Dillons. So, if you like what joiei sends your way, save the label (maybe wipe off the orange greasy tint ) and go cozy-up to your meat guy (which, being a good eG person, you've probably already done). ←

Did you get the PM I sent you? Or at least, I hope it made it through.

Am I too late? I have lived here a couple years and find it a great town for restaurants. One of my favorites for ethnic food is Vietnam Kitchen - the mock duck is my favorite. In a strip mall in the "south end," very inexpensive. The best hummus I've ever had is at El Wattan. They also have yummy falafel sandwiches. Lynn's is where I take all my out of town guests, the sweet potato fries are wonderful. I suggest driving down Bardstown Rd and following your nose. ← I agree with the suggestion of heading out Bardstown Road in the Highlands area. Lots of great eateries and eclectic bars. Among the restaurants you might consider are Lynn's Paradise Cafe, especially for breakfast.....Lilly's...Pat's Steak House and Vincenzo's. The Oak Room in the Seelbach Hotel downtown is a terrific upscale restaurant. There are others, but those come immediately to mind.

Thanks for the update on Manning-Clampitt chili. Now I have two brands to crave. I have unable to find frozen chili in my town. The canned stuff is an inadequate substitute.

Thanks Moosnsgl. All makes perfect sense. I don't recall seeing Manning's chili here in the land of Wal-Mart and Kroger, but I will check for it. Is it only produced in frozen form, or is it also available in cans? I appreciate the link to the article on Fred & Red's. Since they are closed in August, I guess a road trip from western Kentucky to southwest Missouri for "spaghetti red" this month would be a waste of time and valuable gasoline. Thanks again for the information.

I would be happy to do that if an exhange takes place down the road.

Thanks Joiei....I appreciate your fast response. I have sent you an email on the subject. Lee

A few years ago, I had a friend originally from Joplin, Missouri. He used to bring bring back to Owensboro bricks of frozen spaghetti called "Spaghetti Red" from a place he described as a small diner in Joplin called "Fred and Red's". It was great stuff. After he moved away from Kentucky, I looked up the phone number to Fred & Red's and begged them to ship me some Spaghetti Red", but they said they didn't ship food. Has anyone ever had this delightful concoction? Any idea how I might get a brick or two? Lee