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I think the Greek guy was the original owner and left town after some tax issues. He apparently was a huge John Belushi fan and thought the "cheeseburger cheeseburger" sketch was the funniest thing ever and tried to copy it. Second owner was Joel I think, he was somehow related to my ex-wife. He never could get the place back on track. I don't know if it really was the best cheeseburger I've ever had, but it was one of the best. Or maybe I choose to remember it that way cuz that was the most fun time of my life.

Fuck people that recline. It's rude and inconsiderate. I will accidentally hit the back of your seat repeatedly with my knees, especially if I see you just dozed off if you do that.

The drive from San Antonio to Austin that always pisses me off. The ungodly heat in September. 12 escalator rides to get to my seats in the upper west side deck. The mediocrity of the product for the last 10 years. An hour to get out of the state parking lot. Getting old so I gotta book a hotel since its getting harder to drive back at night. Yeah, WTF, I'll renew.

Saw them in Vegas last month, those MFers still rock. Great show, venue they are doing their residency was really good (one of the MGM properties). Some of the best acoustics I've ever heard for a concert that size. Thought they outperformed the Stones, saw them back in June. Can't say I missed Joey Kramer.

In the same boat. Just got Google Fiber and trying to decide what streaming service I want. Used to have what was called Directv Now, it was rebranded as ATT TV Now. LHN and locals are what I need. When I had Direct TV Now, the lag was so bad that when I watched UT games on it that friends could text me "Touchdown Texas" and I was 3 plays behind.

Had an electrician put an outlet in next to the throne.

I'm on the fence.. I got the 100k so even at $550 minus the $300 travel credit I'm only paying 250 a year plus the value of the points I received and used. I'm way ahead. Lyft pink doesn't do much for me since I use my delta amex with lyft for the extra points. And I get a monthly credit on Uber with amex plat. Door dash I could use instead of Uber eats I guess. Priority pass sucks and I already get that through amex plat plus the amex lounges and delta lounges when flying delta. Points are definitely more valuable through the Chase portal. I agree with you on all these points, I have the Amex platinum and CSR. One exception, Priority Pass using the CSR is not the same as through Amex Plat. CSR allows you to use more lounges and isn't closed off as often to members during certain peak hours. AMEX PP doesn't give you restaurant credits at airports anymore like CSR PP does. But AMEX lounges are the best of the best and only available using AMEX Platinum.

The other day the feature that warms the water accidentally got turned off. That first shot of water about 50 degrees lower than I expected hitting my turdcutter was quite the shock.

I can't think of any purchase I've made recently that the cost to benefit ratio is that good.

Damn, I applied on the in-flight webpage for the personal card the other day with a 50,000 point offer. Oh well, at least I got the 80,000 point business card offer to qualify for companion pass.

Truly amazing musician and lyricist. GOAT. RIP Professor.

I dealt with roundabouts driving in Iceland and Bonaire, but driving on the right. I'll check out the Youtube videos.

Several critics have said that Stop Making Sense is the greatest concert film of all time. Can't argue with that.

Got a great deal to go to Scotland and Ireland (see points and miles thread) for several weeks in the spring with Mrs. ZR (no pics). I hate organized tours, so I figure we''ll rent a car and tour on our own. I've read in many places that you get used to driving on the left side of the road pretty quickly, but I'm stressing about it. Not sure how something I do for hours every day for the past 42 years will be that easy if all the rules and procedures are changed. I can drive standard which seems to be what most rentals there are, but I think I'll pay the extra money for an automatic so it will be one less thing I have to think about while driving. Any tips or tricks would be appreciated.

Flying Blue is the miles program for Air France and KLM, it codeshares with several other airlines as well. You can transfer points in from most of the major credit card company rewards programs. They are having a sale right now flying out of Houston Bush International, 10,750 points each way to select cities in Europe up until late April. Just booked an open jaw into Dublin and out of Edinburgh for Mrs ZR and I. 43K points and under $200 in taxes and fees. Don't like the idea of flying coach but with all the miles I'm saving, I'll upgrade the hotels I stay at.

My wife claims that as we were walking towards the game, a guy offered me 10 grand for both my tickets. If that actually happened, I must have blocked it out of my mind since nothing was going to keep me from attending that game. In retrospect, knowing what I know now, I'd have probably paid 20 grand for 2 tickets to that game if I hadn't had mine. Greatest night of my life.

Purses are my way of keeping the peace. Although Mrs. ZR doesn't really object to guns, she just like purses.

Ted Koy delivered my dog Colt. CSB.

You are correct, I've lived here in San Antonio since 1987 and know some of the history behind it. They didn't pour substantial money into it originally, it was built on the cheap and it showed from day 1. Another one of former Mayor Henry Cisneros' pet projects that wasted millions of dollars and failed miserably.

Was at the game last night with my family. No way it was 60% full, it was much more than that. Crowd was loud but not the typical Texas crowd that goes to games at DKR. Many people, at least in my shitty section, didn't stand or know the words for the Eyes, didn't know Texas Fight, and didn't look like they'd ever set foot on the 40 acres. But they were there and making noise. The Alamodome is a fucking joke. After going to the Superdome in January and Jerry World in December last year, I was shocked at how low-class the Alamodome was. Restrooms, concessions, the overall dingy atmosphere in the concourse, absolutely pathetic. Like comparing the Four Seasons to a Motel 6.

My son is an advertising sophomore at UT. I sent him this and said if you ever come up with an ad as brilliant as this, I'll know my investment in you paid off.

I bought mine in the early 80s, still looks brand new.

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You're just asking for an aggy lawsuit.

This.