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[August_West]

If I remember correctly, you've done some musical gigs in your life. When you're on the road, time zones are blending and you're living out of a suitcase, good food choices get trumped by familiarity.

You're tired and hungry and you know exactly what to expect when you go in to a Cracker Barrel or a Waffle House.

Yeah that and your options are limited at 3 am. Plus your dollar goes a long way especially at Waffle House. On a recent drive back from Florida with my wife, daughter and daughters friend went to a Waffle House after 12 hours of driving and just threw caution to the wind. They couldn't even fit all the food we ordered on the table. We finished everything, the bill total for the 4 of us was 27 bucks.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Yeah that and your options are limited at 3 am. Plus your dollar goes a long way especially at Waffle House. On a recent drive back from Florida with my wife, daughter and daughters friend went to a Waffle House after 12 hours of driving and just threw caution to the wind. They couldn't even fit all the food we ordered on the table. We finished everything, the bill total for the 4 of us was 27 bucks.

A bacon, egg and cheese sandwich on toast, hash browns and a coffee. All for about $10.

 

[superjohn]

I'm looking hard at getting a Subaru Outback sometime next year. Fits plenty of my family's needs. My biggest obstacle? Every person I've seen driving one in the past 3 months has been a women over the age of 50.

And they are all leftist granola crunchers, seems like the perfect car for you!

 

[intlzncster]

I've come oh so close to buying a UCONN rocking chair at the Sturbridge one.

Made a huge mistake there. Probably would have won another Championship if you had. smh

 

[intlzncster]

Waffle House is another guilty pleasure of mine. while different variety of people watching. You haven't lived until you've been in a waffle house in South Carolina at 330 am. It's anarchy.

Best fist fights in the game. Nothing like knocking down a stack of waffles with court side seats to a good old fashion punch up.

 

[Chin Diesel]

And they are all leftist granola crunchers, seems like the perfect car for you!

I ran some errands this morning. Saw two Outbacks. First was being driven at a random speed in the left lane by an older lady. Second one?? Driven by some young, hipster dude talking in his cell phone (hello? Bluetooth!) with a mountain bike racked on the roof.

 

[intlzncster]

I'm looking hard at getting a Subaru Outback sometime next year. Fits plenty of my family's needs. My biggest obstacle? Every person I've seen driving one in the past 3 months has been a women over the age of 50.

Yeah, that's a Northampton, MA type of car shall we say. That said, if you live an outdoor lifestyle, it's an awesome vehicle to have. One of the best. Perfect for the beach, the mountains, hauling gear/tools/trash whatever, kids if that's your thing. Easily transitions from country to city. Good in snow (though I think you are in FL iirc, so that's moot). So versatile.

 

[superjohn]

I ran some errands this morning. Saw two Outbacks. First was being driven at a random speed in the left lane by an older lady. Second one?? Driven by some young, hipster dude talking in his cell phone (hello? Bluetooth!) with a mountain bike racked on the roof.

If there is a guy driving one you are almost guaranteed to have a mountain bike on it with a VT sticker and a Phish sticker.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Yeah, that's a Northampton, MA type of car shall we say. That said, if you live an outdoor lifestyle, it's an awesome vehicle to have. One of the best. Perfect for the beach, the mountains, hauling gear/tools/trash whatever, kids if that's your thing. Easily transitions from country to city. Good in snow (though I think you are in FL iirc, so that's moot). So versatile.

Beach, sports and daily commutes.

 

[intlzncster]

Beach, sports and daily commutes.

If you are looking for something a little smaller, check out the CrossTrek. My family has owned 4 subarus over the years, 3 of which were amazing.

 

[August_West]

If there is a guy driving one you are almost guaranteed to have a mountain bike on it with a VT sticker and a Phish sticker.

DUDE YEA MAN IM TOTALLY FROM BURLINGTON I JUST ****ING LOVE THE TAKING MY SUBY TO THE MOUNTAINS AND SHREDDIN THE POW ALL DAY WHILE RAGING GREAT TUNES. YEA I GO TO UVM AND CATCH RIPPIN SHOWS ALL ****IN DAY AT NECTARS AND CHILL AT FARMHOUSE WHERE THEY HAVE THE FIRE LOCAL BREW ON TAP MOST DEF. YO BRAH HAVE YOU MET MY BOY WAGZ HE HAS BEEN WRAPPING FOR LIKE A YEAR OR MORE AND HIS **** IS SO ****ING FILTHY AND MY BUDDY SILAS IS A DOPE GLASS DESIGNER CUSTOMS ONLY BRO. YOU COMIN TO TWIDDLE THIS WEEKEND AT HIGHER GROUND? WHAT ABOUT GRACE POTTER ON THE WATER? YOU INTO THAT SCENE OR WHAT? CUZ IF YOU ARE I CAN GET YOU THE ****ING DOPEST LAKE MONSTERS FITTED FROM MY BOY IN WINOOSKI YEAH THAT'S RIGHT WINOOSKI BRO. HEY MAN WANNA SMOKE SOME OF THIS FLAME ERRL THAT MY BOY LARSON BLASTS? OH NAH YOU ONLY ABOUT THAT FLOW? PUFFIN' FLOWER ALL DAY? DUDE YOU CAME TO THE RIGHT ****IN STATE BRO 802 RAGERS AND HEADY ASS CHICKS WHO JUST LOVE SHREDDIN SOME JER AND TOSSIN THE NODS HIS WAY ON THE REG

 

[Rocktheworld]

DUDE YEA MAN IM TOTALLY FROM BURLINGTON I JUST ****ING LOVE THE TAKING MY SUBY TO THE MOUNTAINS AND SHREDDIN THE POW ALL DAY WHILE RAGING GREAT TUNES. YEA I GO TO UVM AND CATCH RIPPIN SHOWS ALL ****IN DAY AT NECTARS AND CHILL AT FARMHOUSE WHERE THEY HAVE THE FIRE LOCAL BREW ON TAP MOST DEF. YO BRAH HAVE YOU MET MY BOY WAGZ HE HAS BEEN WRAPPING FOR LIKE A YEAR OR MORE AND HIS **** IS SO ****ING FILTHY AND MY BUDDY SILAS IS A DOPE GLASS DESIGNER CUSTOMS ONLY BRO. YOU COMIN TO TWIDDLE THIS WEEKEND AT HIGHER GROUND? WHAT ABOUT GRACE POTTER ON THE WATER? YOU INTO THAT SCENE OR WHAT? CUZ IF YOU ARE I CAN GET YOU THE ****ING DOPEST LAKE MONSTERS FITTED FROM MY BOY IN WINOOSKI YEAH THAT'S RIGHT WINOOSKI BRO. HEY MAN WANNA SMOKE SOME OF THIS FLAME ERRL THAT MY BOY LARSON BLASTS? OH NAH YOU ONLY ABOUT THAT FLOW? PUFFIN' FLOWER ALL DAY? DUDE YOU CAME TO THE RIGHT ****IN STATE BRO 802 RAGERS AND HEADY ASS CHICKS WHO JUST LOVE SHREDDIN SOME JER AND TOSSIN THE NODS HIS WAY ON THE REG

 

[Northbound]

I've never been to a Waffle House or an Omelette Shoppe.

We did go to a Perkins in Gettysburg last month and loved it. Every person who came in had a Steelers' jersey and a nickname.

Get yo ass to Waffle House - I had a woman tell me at a Waffle House in Charlotte NC - "I'll stab you through the heart you punk" - I of course laughed and said " this is my orange juice I ordered it and I'm going to drink it if you want orange juice order your own because you're not getting mine"

Killed over some Waffle House OJ - not the thing you aspire to have on your headstone.

The egg, browns and grits are a-ok.

 

[Rico444]

Get yo ass to Waffle House - I had a woman tell me at a Waffle House in Charlotte NC - "I'll stab you through the heart you punk" - I of course laughed and said " this is my orange juice I ordered it and I'm going to drink it if you want orange juice order your own because you're not getting mine"

I'm confused...did this woman just come up to your table and start yelling at you, unprovoked? Is that the kind of thing that happens regularly at Waffle House?

 

[businesslawyer]

I have no idea what has caused this lull.

Perhaps we've run out of things to talk about.

I have nothing.

But this.

I am helping an associate of a client with a problem. I don't know the guy, but I'm supposed to meet him for dinner this evening, so I give him the choice of any restaurant he'd like. There are 80,000 good restaurants in Westchester County.

He chose a Cracker Barrel. I cannot think of a more amazing response.

So I am going to a Cracker Barrel tonight. What, pray tell, shall I order?

Are you meeting FHCRE? Maybe Cracker Barrel is his dream restaurant. (More seriously, just politely pick at whatever you order. My limited experiences there normally end with at least someone in the party feeling ill.)

 

[uconnfan68]

Beach, sports and daily commutes.

Land Rover. Look the part.

 

[Waquoit]

Every person I've seen driving one in the past 3 months has been a women over the age of 50.

Shouldn't be an issue. Your handle says you're secure in your masculinity, even if you just gave up Cox.

 

[boog204]

DUDE YEA MAN IM TOTALLY FROM BURLINGTON I JUST ****ING LOVE THE TAKING MY SUBY TO THE MOUNTAINS AND SHREDDIN THE POW ALL DAY WHILE RAGING GREAT TUNES. YEA I GO TO UVM AND CATCH RIPPIN SHOWS ALL ****IN DAY AT NECTARS AND CHILL AT FARMHOUSE WHERE THEY HAVE THE FIRE LOCAL BREW ON TAP MOST DEF. YO BRAH HAVE YOU MET MY BOY WAGZ HE HAS BEEN WRAPPING FOR LIKE A YEAR OR MORE AND HIS **** IS SO ****ING FILTHY AND MY BUDDY SILAS IS A DOPE GLASS DESIGNER CUSTOMS ONLY BRO. YOU COMIN TO TWIDDLE THIS WEEKEND AT HIGHER GROUND? WHAT ABOUT GRACE POTTER ON THE WATER? YOU INTO THAT SCENE OR WHAT? CUZ IF YOU ARE I CAN GET YOU THE ****ING DOPEST LAKE MONSTERS FITTED FROM MY BOY IN WINOOSKI YEAH THAT'S RIGHT WINOOSKI BRO. HEY MAN WANNA SMOKE SOME OF THIS FLAME ERRL THAT MY BOY LARSON BLASTS? OH NAH YOU ONLY ABOUT THAT FLOW? PUFFIN' FLOWER ALL DAY? DUDE YOU CAME TO THE RIGHT ****IN STATE BRO 802 RAGERS AND HEADY ASS CHICKS WHO JUST LOVE SHREDDIN SOME JER AND TOSSIN THE NODS HIS WAY ON THE REG

And with one post, you have summed up every person I've ever met who attended UVM. Utter perfection. Slow clapping the out of this right now.

 

[intlzncster]

I'm confused...did this woman just come up to your table and start yelling at you, unprovoked? Is that the kind of thing that happens regularly at Waffle House?

Pretty much yes. Especially after 12am. Waffle house is a special, special place.

 

[mauconnfan]

Pretty much yes. Especially after 12am. Waffle house is a special, special place.

During our annual Myrtle Beach trips back in the day we visited man a waffle house after 12am, usually even later. Never a bad meal

 

[superjohn]

I'm confused...did this woman just come up to your table and start yelling at you, unprovoked? Is that the kind of thing that happens regularly at Waffle House?

That's the beauty of Waffle House. You never know what to expect, except for the diarrhea, you can always expect to have mud butt six hours after your meal.

 

[CAHUSKY]

I'm looking hard at getting a Subaru Outback sometime next year. Fits plenty of my family's needs. My biggest obstacle? Every person I've seen driving one in the past 3 months has been a women over the age of 50.

My mom is 68 and proudly drives one.

 

[8893]

Loved my Subaru wagon. Had a Mad River Glen bumper sticker and this in the rear window:

And I was living in Burlington, VT for part of that time, so I guess I fit that stereotype about 25+ years earlier.

I find the other stereotype to be more applicable to the Forester, which I bought for my wife's car almost 15 years later and ended up driving myself for a few months while she transitioned to a minivan because our space needs grew, and I transitioned out of an SUV, because I didn't have as much of a need for one.

I thought about going back to a wagon a few times and looked at the Outback, Volvo XC, Audi Allroad and BMW X-series wagon because I need AWD. The now-defunct Ford Freestyle was actually another great option in that class. I think these are all great vehicles.

 

[intlzncster]

I find the other stereotype to be more applicable to the Forester, which I bought for my wife's car almost 15 years later and ended up driving myself for a few months while she transitioned to a minivan because our space needs grew, and I transitioned out of an SUV, because I didn't have as much of a need for one.

I thought about going back to a wagon a few times and looked at the Outback, Volvo XC, Audi Allroad and BMW X-series wagon because I need AWD. The now-defunct Ford Freestyle was actually another great option in that class. I think these are all great vehicles.

And that's even been passed by the Prius.

I like the newer Compact crossover vehicles. Get the benefits of AWD, rugged enough, more functional than a sedan, and easier parking than a wagon. Not quite a family ride though.

Oh, and in fairness, that JG sticker is pretty sweet.

 

[August_West]

 

[8893]

On the right tee, too. Love the Gildan Heavy Cotton. Harder and harder to find these days, with the prevalence of American Apparel and other form-fitting, "soft" tees, which I hate.

 

[huskiesNhoos]

DUDE YEA MAN IM TOTALLY FROM BURLINGTON I JUST ****ING LOVE THE TAKING MY SUBY TO THE MOUNTAINS AND SHREDDIN THE POW ALL DAY WHILE RAGING GREAT TUNES. YEA I GO TO UVM AND CATCH RIPPIN SHOWS ALL ****IN DAY AT NECTARS AND CHILL AT FARMHOUSE WHERE THEY HAVE THE FIRE LOCAL BREW ON TAP MOST DEF. YO BRAH HAVE YOU MET MY BOY WAGZ HE HAS BEEN WRAPPING FOR LIKE A YEAR OR MORE AND HIS **** IS SO ****ING FILTHY AND MY BUDDY SILAS IS A DOPE GLASS DESIGNER CUSTOMS ONLY BRO. YOU COMIN TO TWIDDLE THIS WEEKEND AT HIGHER GROUND? WHAT ABOUT GRACE POTTER ON THE WATER? YOU INTO THAT SCENE OR WHAT? CUZ IF YOU ARE I CAN GET YOU THE ****ING DOPEST LAKE MONSTERS FITTED FROM MY BOY IN WINOOSKI YEAH THAT'S RIGHT WINOOSKI BRO. HEY MAN WANNA SMOKE SOME OF THIS FLAME ERRL THAT MY BOY LARSON BLASTS? OH NAH YOU ONLY ABOUT THAT FLOW? PUFFIN' FLOWER ALL DAY? DUDE YOU CAME TO THE RIGHT ****IN STATE BRO 802 RAGERS AND HEADY ASS CHICKS WHO JUST LOVE SHREDDIN SOME JER AND TOSSIN THE NODS HIS WAY ON THE REG

this was so perfect I'm still in awe. new favorite yard post

 

[huskiesNhoos]

I ran some errands this morning. Saw two Outbacks. First was being driven at a random speed in the left lane by an older lady. Second one?? Driven by some young, hipster dude talking in his cell phone (hello? Bluetooth!) with a mountain bike racked on the roof.

the crosstrek is a nice compromise. smaller than the outback, but is still a "cooler" wagon. my wife had what seemed like the only one in NC, but out here in Denver they're everywhere

 

[superjohn]

On the right tee, too. Love the Gildan Heavy Cotton. Harder and harder to find these days, with the prevalence of American Apparel and other form-fitting, "soft" tees, which I hate.

Hate the form fitting thin t-shirts, they fit weird and don't last at all. Always get the heavy duty tee's that last forever.

 

[mauconnfan]

Look for Tom Coughlin to be driving in to a Cracker Barrel near you in a Lesabre soon!