Update XVIII: 15 Miles From Lunch

[memphis]

His computer is probably full of viruses that he picked up at porn sites. I don't see why else it would be an issue. My computer is of a similar age and works great.

[memphis]

So the Brown family never tries a new restaurant? That sounds so boring for people who eat out constantly. If you're going to eat the same thing every time, just make it yourself at home.

[memphis]

The thing about chain restaurants that I think you are all forgetting is that portion sizes there are usually enormous. I suspect that is the real reason the Brown family frequents them exclusively.

[memphis]

As I've mentioned several times, I have a lot of food experience. Waiters and pizza guys are much better off under the current tip culture than they would be under a flat hourly system. How much would waiting tables pay under a flat system? Maybe $10/hour for a plain restaurant up to about $15/hour for fine dining. All documented and taxed appropriately. Leave the waiters alone. They're certainly not making doctor money, but better than they would otherwise.

[memphis]

Good afternoon, guys.  The lunch hour is about over, but wanted to pop in and say the day is going by very well.  I'm currently training on Microsoft Visio which will take me the rest of the day.  I'll get off here 1700 and head to Grandma's for taco salad.

I thought you didn't like salad.

[memphis]

Bushie, is it true that you put ranch dressing on your taco salad?

[memphis]

Ewww. That sounds awful!

[memphis]

What did you eat for lunch?

[memphis]

No good morning post? That's usually an ominous sign.

[memphis]

I'm starting to do actual work today.

RIP job

[memphis]

Whether or not I "like" somebody seems immaterial to me in a political campaign. I'm looking for a Congressman, not a date. Why do people favor personal details over actual positions? This drives me Inksing crazy!

[memphis]

[memphis]

Has the Brown family discussed the menu for Thanksgiving?

[memphis]

Has the Brown family discussed the menu for Thanksgiving?

[memphis]

I'm willing to give Jeff a lot of dietary latitude for Turkey Day. It's one of the few times his "It was a special ocassion... and Amurika!!!" is a totally valid excuse. I'm predicting lots of Cream of Mushroom calories for Bushie.

[memphis]

bushie have you surpassed 300 pounds?

295 and rising, Mitty.

I am actually 285.

Is there a lunch spot near your new place of work that you can walk to? 

Unfortunately, the closest places are 2 1/2 miles away.

I have a hard time believing this. Unless your office is off in an enormous cornfield somewhere, there is definitely something closer than that. There are restaurants everywhere.

[memphis]

Golden Touch American Grill
4517 SW 29th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
or
meridian pizza
2924 S Meridian Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73108

[memphis]

What sort of food did granny cook for you today?

[memphis]

Bushie has, in the past, stated that he always has a headache. That he has zero headache free days ever. And yet, he is now in the 9th day of a headache. Bushie, have you had your wisdom teeth removed? Yanking those suckers out can relieve a lot of pressure in your face and helps some people with headaches.

[memphis]

Environment does matter a lot. Bushie doesn't have a neighborhood. He lives somewhere that looks like this.
There's not a scale that is conducive to walking, which makes things extremely tedious. There are all sorts of critters scurrying about. And one could very easily trip and fall. To say nothing of the hazards of getting lost in the dark when there are no landmarks to find your way home. In all likelihood, Mama Bushie won't let him out of the trailer after dark either. Although I don't have any actual experience with it, life in the country has to be absolutely miserable. No wonder they stuff their faces all day long.

[memphis]

Environment does matter a lot. Bushie doesn't have a neighborhood. He lives somewhere that looks like this.
There's not a scale that is conducive to walking, which makes things extremely tedious. There are all sorts of critters scurrying about. And one could very easily trip and fall. To say nothing of the hazards of getting lost in the dark when there are no landmarks to find your way home. In all likelihood, Mama Bushie won't let him out of the trailer after dark either. Although I don't have any actual experience with it, life in the country has to be absolutely miserable. No wonder they stuff their faces all day long.

Ma and Pa Bushie likely live in a setting more like this:

Well, they do live in the trailer. And in color too. But my point was more about the potential walking environment outside and not about the shady structure they inhabit.

[memphis]

I took a migraine pill because I am out of ideas on how to get rid of this headache. 

[memphis]

I am going to watch the Orlando Magic vs. Toronto Raptors on NBA TV

Have you been to either Orlando or Toronto? Do you believe in either magic or dinosaurs?

Oh yes. Bushie believes!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Hc7gVmoMoA

[memphis]

So I started watching old McDonalds commercials on Youtube. I'm not old enough to remember this one, but it should be the theme song for the Update. It's perfect!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgWbK_gE-uM&index=9

[memphis]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgWbK_gE-uM&index=9

Wow.

Do y'all think people in 1978 realized they were living through the nadir of American civilization?

It was the age of Malaise. They were well aware.