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Seen a Dream Walking
"The ONLY time I have heard the word "Dago" used in conversation is when it was used in referring to "Dago Choppers" in Ocean Beach-never heard it used any other way. By SurfPuppy619 11:42 a.m., Jun 29, 2009 >" Well, then, you MUST have STILL been shucking corn in IOWA when "DAGO FROM DIEGO" was being in DAILY ROTATION on KGB in the EARLY 70's, or PERHAPS you DIDN'T get out of OB very OFTEN. Sorry, COULDN'T resist.— June 30, 2009 3:36 a.m.
Seen a Dream Walking
SD: The word "Dago" was used by Navy personnel during WWII to indicate San Diego, as in "I'm doing seven weeks of basic down in Dago, then heading up to Frisco for assignment". Also, one of the early KGB Homegrown albums contained a song by Pete Filacio titled "Dago from Diego". So the term has been in use in SD for many years without the implication of adverse ethnic overtones.— June 29, 2009 6:21 a.m.
Seen a Dream Walking
"poetry and music in her gate." Ummm, borderline porn??? Oh, wait, "GAIT"! Still sounds drippy.— June 26, 2009 4:30 a.m.
Spiny Lobster with Chanterelles
Wow, you got my homesick juices overflowing with the avocado reference. I was the proud "curator" of some of the sweetest Haasies I've ever tasted on two separate ranches I lived on. One in Ramona, the other in Pauma Valley at the foot of Palomar. Muy succulente! I bartered many of the Ramona yield for sushi at a smallish restaurant on Main in El Cajon formerly owned by my friend Taka of Hillcrest and Gaslamp fame. Buttery is right! They're surprisingly found in abundance here in ME, although most likely hecho en Mexico. Since they're not quite as, shall I say, relevant here, the key is to wait a few days (read just right) until they're marked down to 33 cents each and grab as many as a family of three can consume during the following few days. Nothing quite like straight off the elegant mother tree, though. Keep this up and I'll be scheduling a road trip soon!— June 19, 2009 3:40 p.m.
Spiny Lobster with Chanterelles
Ha! well, since I'm currently residing in Lobsterville (4 yrs now in Maine, after 45 years in my homeland of SD, how's that for a contrast?) I am woefully inadequate as to the current culinary delights available in SoCal. I will add to that, that the best Mexican food, by far, that I have experienced here has been cooked in our own kitchen. Between my wife's authentic tacos, taught to her by her family's Mexican nanny in the early 60's, and my shrimp enchiladas, we could and probably should, open our own dive. Back to seafood, beware of West Coast fare billed as being "Maine Lobster". Maine lobster has become a name brand, like Vermont maple syrup, or Idaho potatoes. The state produces 75 percent of the lobster catch in the United States, and it brings a premium price, both at the docks and on the table. But are you really getting Maine lobster, or is it what some Mainers call an "impostah lobstah," from Canada or elsewhere? The best way to ensure that you're getting true Maine lobster is to either inquire as to its origins or order your own from various shippers in Maine. Maine sells 60 to 70 percent of its catch to Canada, where much of it is then sold back to US fish shops and restaurants as a "product of Canada." Good luck tomorrow, SDaniels!— June 19, 2009 2:53 p.m.
Spiny Lobster with Chanterelles
Does this help? (From the website you linked) About San Diego Lobster San Diego Lobster Faq's Catering Lobster News San Diego Lobster Temporarily Closed Due to a failed health inspection, San Diego Lobster has closed its doors...we'll see you down the road!— June 19, 2009 11:06 a.m.
David Letterman Controversy
"A few talk shows said that Letterman shouldn't get political and take sides. I've watched him for years, and he doesn't get on a soap box very often." I'm always surprised that no one ever mentions Letterman's unabashed endorsement of Bush after he had had both Gore and Bush on his show a couple of times (separately, of course) during the 2000 campaign. I think it was Shaffer who queried him just prior to the election, and he said words to the effect of "I think Bush would do a better job." No wonder he's considered a lefty now: He's trying to atone for his past sins!— June 12, 2009 5:44 a.m.
Chapel of Happiness on Broadway too noisy for neighbors
"your too much of a pussy".....I thought it was "puzzy". Thanxxxx, spleef— June 3, 2009 2:29 p.m.
The Gathering Place Church
To help in deciphering the Spliff Chronicles, might I suggest: http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids…— May 28, 2009 8:12 a.m.
Marriage Protection Act
"Let's remember George Bush's once-a-week spiritual advisor, the Reverend Ted Haggart." Which got me to thinking....."Where is he now?" Oh, right......he's reborn (again) and selling life insurance. Spliff, maybe he's looking for a good man? http://www.tedhaggard.com/— May 23, 2009 4:37 a.m.