View Full Version : LOL - Not everything from California translates well to Texas
BuckyThreadkiller
08-17-2011, 1:26pm
I was in Fort Worth this morning and decided since I had an early lunch slot available, I'd run by Chef's new auxiliary kitchen, (http://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/off-topic/20175-there-now-officially-no-reason-me-move-back-la.html) and get me a Double Double burger. This brand-new, just-opened-last-week In-N-Out is located just a few blocks from the Will Rogers Equestrian Center and the rodeo grounds for the Fort Worth Stock Show.
I'm in line at the drive-thru and three cars in front of me is a good ol' Texas ranch pickup. Very typical white Dual-Cab F350, custom box, long-bed, dually with a bull bar/brush guard on the front with a winch that sticks out 2 feet beyond the bumper. This is NOT a unique vehicle around here as thousands are used to haul livestock trailers all over the state.
But it will not fit through the nifty drive through lane designed for Cali commuter cars, Vespas and Prii. First, it was too long to make the circle drive and had to drive over the landscaping, then it was too wide to make the turn to the Pay-Here window and crunched the faux rock work on the support column for the canopy, then Tex proceeded to rub a gash down the side of the bed as he just crunched on ahead to get his cheeseburger, tearing the facing off the column as he went.
Double Double meal deal -- $6.50
Repairing your pickup's custom storage bed -- $3,500
Fixing the damage to the In-N-Out Drive through -- $7,500
Remembering Texas-based Whataburger is built for trucks -- Priceless
http://www.vettexas.com/photos/in-n-out_column.JPG
VatorMan
08-17-2011, 1:30pm
:rofl::rofl::rofl: Should have went to 5 guys. :leaving:
Stangkiller
08-17-2011, 1:56pm
Dumbass
Barn Babe
08-17-2011, 1:57pm
Prii :rofl:
Defib1961
08-17-2011, 1:59pm
Bet he was a transplant from Van Nuys
oahuyahoo
08-17-2011, 2:16pm
Had to have cattle horns on the hood and a gunrack. Plus a 2 3/4 ball to pull his trailerhome.
oyealiz
08-17-2011, 2:21pm
Craziness!
How long did you wait in line? How much time was added by the Texas boy's accident? He did stop to check out the damage after his tummy was filled, yes? :lol:
BuckyThreadkiller
08-17-2011, 2:32pm
It was just a shade after 11 when I went through so there really wasn't much of a line - maybe a dozen cars. He didn't slow things down much, but there were bunches of traffic cops around - they were talking to the driver and the store manager as I left, and rerouting traffic through the nearly empty Wendy's parking lot next door. Opps.
They have traffic control working for blocks around it though, looks like they are set up for a hundred cars to go through at any one time. Good gig for the off-duty FWPD if they don't mind standing around in 104° sun.
It's the first In-N-Out I've seen with a dining room. In California I always sat outside or got it to go.
oyealiz
08-17-2011, 2:50pm
You just have to wonder what he was thinking to just keep on driving through! :willy:
The In and Out in Frisco must have a much different customer demographic. It's still nuts up there, and the place has been open for months!!!
In-N-Out Burger opens in Frisco to huge crowds | Frisco Blog | dallasnews.com (http://friscoblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/05/in-n-out-burger-opens-in-frisc.html)
MrPeabody
08-17-2011, 2:52pm
I used to have a '71 Mercury Marquis that wouldn't make the curve in most drive-thrus without backing up several times.:lol:
mrvette
08-17-2011, 3:07pm
I used to have a '71 Mercury Marquis that wouldn't make the curve in most drive-thrus without backing up several times.:lol:
That's SMALL, try a '73 GRANDVILLE Convertible.....Pontiac....about 50' long, enough room to play in......
build a sandbox for the kids, trunk large enough to haul ANY ass.....
:lol::cheers:
That's SMALL, try a '73 GRANDVILLE Convertible.....Pontiac....about 50' long, enough room to play in......
build a sandbox for the kids, trunk large enough to haul ANY ass.....
:lol::cheers:
We had a '74 4 door GrandVille with a 455ci. :D
Yah, some of them turns I have to take a shot or two at or drive up over the curb if I have to.
WalkerInTN
08-17-2011, 4:32pm
Some peopole just can't drive the vehicle they bought. :slap:
MrPeabody
08-17-2011, 4:39pm
I used to have a '71 Mercury Marquis that wouldn't make the curve in most drive-thrus without backing up several times.:lol:
That's SMALL, try a '73 GRANDVILLE Convertible.....Pontiac....about 50' long, enough room to play in......
build a sandbox for the kids, trunk large enough to haul ANY ass.....
:lol::cheers:
I couldn't find stats on total length, but both cars had a 124" wheelbase. Don't know about the Pontiac, but the Mercury had the turning radius of a freight train.:D
Mark C5
08-17-2011, 4:48pm
So, did he get fries with that?
Iron Chef
08-17-2011, 5:24pm
It's the first In-N-Out I've seen with a dining room. In California I always sat outside or got it to go.
They have several with dining rooms now. This one is identical to the one near my friends house in Van Nuys. The one I used to go to all the time was on Ventura Blvd. in Tarzana...very much the old school In-N-Out...no tables or benches. Two drive thru lanes and a walkup order window.
Can't tell you how many Double-Doubles my buddies and I powered down standing up in the parking lot. Good times. :yesnod:
I take it you liked the food? :D
Can't tell you how many Double-Doubles my buddies and I powered down standing up in the parking lot. Good times. :yesnod:
I take it you liked the food? :D
I'm gonna guess ..... 4. Yep, going with 4!:D
Iron Chef
08-17-2011, 5:37pm
I'm gonna guess ..... 4. Yep, going with 4!:D
Pffft...four was for starters. Sometimes we'd do 3 x 3's and don't forget Animal Style fries.
I worked out a LOT more back then. :leaving:
BuckyThreadkiller
08-17-2011, 6:24pm
They have several with dining rooms now. This one is identical to the one near my friends house in Van Nuys. The one I used to go to all the time was on Ventura Blvd. in Tarzana...very much the old school In-N-Out...no tables or benches. Two drive thru lanes and a walkup order window.
Can't tell you how many Double-Doubles my buddies and I powered down standing up in the parking lot. Good times. :yesnod:
I take it you liked the food? :D
I'm a long time fan. Every time I get back to LA I find a means to drive through an In-N-Out. I used to have the "Urge" bumper sticker on my truck. It was as good as the ones out there.
Wathen1955
08-17-2011, 8:21pm
In and Out secret menu:
In-N-Out?s Secret Menu :: Badmouth (http://www.badmouth.net/in-n-outs-secret-menu/)
Petew1971
08-17-2011, 8:32pm
beautiful :cheers:
Pffft...four was for starters. Sometimes we'd do 3 x 3's and don't forget Animal Style fries.
I worked out a LOT more back then. :leaving:
One night back in college I asked what the largest burger ever ordered was at the location. Was told it was a 10x10. I made it to 8x8 before I had enough. Didn't eat in n out for a few yrs after that
One night back in college I asked what the largest burger ever ordered was at the location. Was told it was a 10x10. I made it to 8x8 before I had enough. Didn't eat in n out for a few yrs after that
never hit one yet....can you translate...what does 8x8 mean? 8 burgers with 8 patties each? :willy:
never hit one yet....can you translate...what does 8x8 mean? 8 burgers with 8 patties each? :willy:
One burger 8 patties. Each Pattie has a slice of cheese too.
Right. Each Pattie has a slice of cheese too.
i think i'd explode....
i think i'd explode....
Ninja edit fail :(
I did it before class and suffered all night
FasterTraffic
08-17-2011, 10:23pm
Some peopole just can't drive the vehicle they bought. :slap:
:iagree:
You'd have to be a seriously poor judge of distance to create all that chaos.
Iron Chef
08-17-2011, 11:05pm
One night back in college I asked what the largest burger ever ordered was at the location. Was told it was a 10x10. I made it to 8x8 before I had enough. Didn't eat in n out for a few yrs after that
No way. The most I could do a 4 x 4 with Animal Style fries and a large lemonade. That was enough to put me on the couch.
HeatherO
08-17-2011, 11:38pm
No way. The most I could do a 4 x 4 with Animal Style fries and a large lemonade. That was enough to put me on the couch.
I would love to be put on the couch by a burger :lol::lol: I feel an excuse for travel coming on :lol::lol:
Z06David
08-18-2011, 7:14am
:rofl::rofl:
ft laud mike
08-18-2011, 9:55am
Some peopole just can't drive the vehicle they bought. :slap:
Especially femalesdriving expeditions, navigators...etc.
WTF? why did you buy a car you cant keep in your lane (I'm sure the cell phone glued to your ear is helping) or park between the lines?
boracayjohnny
08-18-2011, 5:17pm
In and Out secret menu:
In-N-Out?s Secret Menu :: Badmouth (http://www.badmouth.net/in-n-outs-secret-menu/)
Why did I click? Now, I'm wanting In-N-Out. :drool:
WalkerInTN
08-19-2011, 7:00am
Lots of buttheads in high end car forums.
Mid level car forums have the same problem too. :leaving:
kylebuck
08-19-2011, 7:31am
Mid level car forums have the same problem too. :leaving:
clearly we should all buy honda civics and wreak havoc
Bucwheat
08-19-2011, 7:35am
If the Idiot had been driving that thing for any amount of time he should have known that they take a football field to turn in. Turd!
Iron Chef
08-19-2011, 9:21am
Your opinion is noted. If this disturbs you so why don't you go to CFOT where they have even bigger bellies.
Because he was banned there too. :rofl: It's just Ted. No one gives a feck.
oyealiz
08-19-2011, 9:25am
Because he was banned there too. :rofl: It's just Ted. No one gives a feck.
ah...That explains that.
:lol:
Iron Chef
08-19-2011, 9:27am
ah...That explains that.
:lol:
Exactly...if you see posts disappear, you'll know why. :willy:
oyealiz
08-19-2011, 9:31am
Exactly...if you see posts disappear, you'll know why. :willy:
He must love VB as he apparently cannot stay away. LOL
Jobaka
08-19-2011, 10:33am
In and Out secret menu:
In-N-Out?s Secret Menu :: Badmouth (http://www.badmouth.net/in-n-outs-secret-menu/)
2xMeat
(Also known as a “Double Meat”) Two beef patties, no cheese. You can order any n-by-Meat, where n is an integer less than or equal to 4. Triple the meat, triple the pleasure. Need your colon impacted, but don’t have years for it to happen? In-N-Out has the burger for you.
:lol:
:thumbs:
WalkerInTN
08-19-2011, 2:31pm
clearly we should all buy honda civics and wreak havoc
I said mid level, not ricer level. :slap: :lol:
I don't consider any Corvettes to be high end. :leaving:
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