Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<We just got our first location. I hadn't really heard of them ... and compared to Subway, they're gourmet ... and also not pricey.>> True, they're lightyears better than Subway.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo >>>I'm talking more about the lack of variety that I have heard you comment on in the past with regards to certain ethnic cuisines that are common (like Mexican) in the USA, but not across the Pond.<<< Ya, but on the flip side, you do not see many good Indian, Pakistani, Lebanese, or Piri Piri chicken places in the US either. Just differences My main lament is how poor the fruits I love are because they are picked green and imported (apricots come to mind)
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <<Mmm ... Jimmy John's ...>> <<You enjoy fake, imitation hoagies? I'm disappointed, Spirit. >> We just got our first location. I hadn't really heard of them ... and compared to Subway, they're gourmet ... and also not pricey. --- we have tons of them here- they started outside of Bradley University here in Illinois. Truth is though the novelty will wear off on them. The bread they bake fresh is best in the sub market IMHO- and it makes their sandwhich- but there are better sub sandwhich chains with more options for sandwhiches than Jimmy Johns. We just got a Which Wich here-- love it.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Oh, and for future theme park trips on the cards? More Legoland/Alton/Chessington trips this year with our AP (Merlin covers all their parks for 50% of the cost of just a DLP pass), Efteling in Holland (maybe Walibi World and Plopsaland too). And we will be going to Blackpool again in September for the Illuminations. We also do castles, museums, art galleries etc. The kids have been to the British Museum, Science Museum, Natural History, Louvre, the Dali and Picasso galleries in Spain, De Young, several (about 60 or so) local museums. We will take in Anne Frank's house, and the amazing Dutch Masters this summer. and as soon as my knee heels, we will be popping into London to see Madame Tussauds and the London Eye. And we are really excited as all of us will be goign to see the Da Vinci exhibit at the National Gallery in Novermber - 48 of his pieces brought together from around the world. The kids are excited. And we drove to Birmingham when they hauled a load of treasure out from the 0th century, queing for 3 hours. The kids loved it (Jess was 4 and Mikey 6 at the time).
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<same here Dave- we are kindred spirits on this....>> Dave is MY kindred Spirit, my cross-dressing pal ... you find your own UK/Commie Duffy bear! <<my kids at very young ages have eaten at a White House meal, Charlie trotters in Chicago, Rick Bayless' Topolobampo here in Chicago, at many an IBM function with me at places ranging from the art Institute to the 95th at the top of the Hancock building here...Brennan's in New Orleans, Sarno's in New York etc...>> Clearly, you are rich ... I could start attacking you for it but my name isn't Nikki. <<Always got compliments on their behaviour as well as some of the different foods they not only try and really like. But they were raised to know how to behave if they wanted to be a part of everything.>> Much like Dave (the other Dave's) kids, just because you were a good parent and raised YOUR kids right doesn't mean the majority have ... and I am not calling for a ban on the under-10 crowd at WDW (although I think my pal TDLFAN might want one!) But I have been subjected to far more out of control kids in fine locales than little angels ... and their folks haven't picked up my tabe after ruining my meals. <<I got this from wanting to go with my parents when things like this arose. AS I have documented before we grew up poor- so usually the only time something 'fancy' came up it was through the company my dad worked for- and I wanted to go. I learned to behave at functions like that..and found out what a great time I usually had.>> How come the rich always like to claim they came from poverty? Like they are the embodiment of the American Dream ... Just thinking out loud <<Also like you I have seen pkenty of supposedly respectible older clientele totally bombed on their ass - acting the fool... class knows no age limit. Of course if some families are out somewhere and the kids have never been anywhere classier than Denny's because the parents won't take the time to teach them - then what you get is what you'd expect>> You got something against Denny's? One thing my love for food has taught me is that Denny's is a place where you will see all walks of life ... especially in LA at 3 a.m. Now ... while this has been fun, there's a thread that actually is much more important here and I think that's where I need to head ... after a cheap sandwich and some phone calls.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Subway is now bigger in the UK than McDonald's. But we don't really have any other hoagie chains. Everyone in the European disney fan community is excited as the Earl of Sandwich opened in the Disney Village today, and one opened in London last month.
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost >>>I am guilty of wearing baseball caps, especially in the parks. I am bald, so it stops my head burning and collects the sweat that hair would on most people.<<< I am also a member of the hairless club for men, but I cannot/will not wear a baseball cap. Sorry, it's a throwback to when I was a kid. Unless you played baseball or were under 12 baseball caps were just, well, childish. I also found that my head sweats much more when I wear a hat then when I don't. To combat the sun I use a spray on Sunscreen that works like a charm. I spray it on just before going to the parks or playing golf or whatever outdoor activity I'm involved with and I only get lightly tanned. No burn, no sweat, no problem. Obviously, it's a matter of personal choice and I don't really care if everyone wears a cap...I just don't want too. I might be convinced to wear a Indiana Jones hat or a Gregg Norman hat but I just cannot get myself to put on a baseball cap. Excuse this statement...I take my hat off to those who can.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo My chosen chapeau for the parks is of course the mouse ears. I used to wear a fedora in college. I went to University on the coast where it was too windy and wet to use an unbrella. I have not worn one for a while however. I sometimes where my stetson, which garners very funny looks. I also am partial to a bowler or top hat, but not appropriate in a theme park. I sometimes where a middle eastern dishdasha when gardening. I am sure that would go down really well in the states. I might take it next time I am in Otown, just to hear the remarks.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<I sometimes where a middle eastern dishdasha when gardening. I am sure that would go down really well in the states. I might take it next time I am in Otown, just to hear the remarks.>> I would. And I wear an Indiana Jones fedora at the parks when it's obnoxiously hot.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Oh man, I should proof read. I meant wear, not where (DWB - you idiot - grrrrr)
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>We just got our first location. I hadn't really heard of them ... and compared to Subway, they're gourmet ... and also not pricey.<<< So I saw. Was it any good?
Originally Posted By danyoung Which Wich is one of my favorite sandwich shops here in Dallas. You have a wide variety, you can pick your toppings, you can order double meat and extra cheese - all the makings of a great sandwich!
