Stiles Switch did me solid today, both with the massive hunk of burnt ends they threw in with my brisket and the complimentary pimento and seasoned crackers.
Dude is actually very genuine IRL, but I still have a hard time rooting for him. The LIV shit continues to rub me the wrong way despite him doing some very positive things the game. All that said, I’m excited for the matchup tomorrow and sign me up any fucking day to lug his bag.
Apologies for the lack of details on the Woodinville above… I was pretty hammered after popping around wineries all day then finishing at the distillery. Anyway, I talked them into giving me a couple barrel picks that usually require a VIP tour and my lord are they good. Better than any SB or finished bourbon I’ve had from them by a good mile and I hate myself for giving them away as gifts, but so it goes. Def worth a stop next time you’re in Seattle, paired with a visit to the Hollywood Tavern next door.
We pulled the trigger today to get ahead of tariff nonsense and walked out the door at 52k with a new, loaded Sante Fe Caligraphy. Really nice ride and love all the options that you pay a premium for on the Toyotas. Likely won’t hold its value as well, but we’re gonna run it into the ground anyway… Thx for the heads up @Firemans4Horn
Ok, apparently we now have a second option… but of course the area of contention is resale value. I can’t convince her that we skirt such complications with a low interest lease and she can just get a new car after she trashes this one in a couple years. Drops the “I don’t want a payment…” line but is fine spending 55k in cash [emoji2357]
Wish I was there instead of Black Gold today… I’m the only customer, but they said it’s packed at dinner, and with these prices I can see why… it’s just not a BBQ spot. As Futureman noted up thread, they’re trying WAY too hard. - Turkey Taco: Good flavor but impossible to eat without a knife and fork. Would need a mouth like a nickel hooker to fit this thing in… my guess is 1/2lb of turkey. - Poblano Sausage: Cooked well but bland af - Beans: Not the preparation I was expecting, but they’re solid - Mac&Cheese: Good texture, but this is essentially shells and Alfredo, which seems odd I may come back for dinner at some point as that seem solid, but certainly not for the bbq.
The wife needs a new ride with the following “essentials”: - 6 passenger - Built in sunshades - 4 Bucket seats - AC ports in roof - Hybrid (PHEV preferred) - Decent storage in rear, even with seats up That combination appears to be extremely limiting, with only the Grand Highlander fitting the bill. The XC90 is out due to price… so, if we’re trying to stay under $55k and are open to new/used, can anyone think of an alternative?