Nice day for a cruise

[Frizlefrak]

.....and so cruise it is. Today's destination, that thriving metropolish of Hatch, NM. Why Hatch, NM? Well....it's the chile capital of the world (http://www.hatchchilefest.com/), of course! And we've been dying to try Sparky's Burgers (http://www.sparkysburgers.com/), as featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. Supposed to be the best Green Chile Cheeseburger anywhere..... Hatch is about 80 miles north of El Paso straight up I-25, or NM highway 28.

This was a last minute "hey, let's go somewhere" kinda deal, so only a couple of us went. Everyone else had meaningless crap to do.....like work or family obligations.....they must work on getting their priorities straight. And to think....I managed to get a C5 owner to go.....The humility! :hurray:

So here we are arriving in Hatch....

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.......and at Sparky's. Yep, this looks like a dive alright. Food should be delicious.

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There are a large group of bikers here.....sounds like our kinda place. A real hole in the wall....complete with Ronald McDonald, Colenol Sanders sitting on the bench, Yogi Bear across the street, Bob's Big Boy on the roof....and a huge Blake's Lotta Burger guy with a green chile in his hand.

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Only in NM. :rofl: I'm surprised they haven't been sued for trademark infringement 100 times now. Maybe Guy Fieri is protecting them....

At any rate, the GC Cheeseburger was one of the best I've ever had.....seriously. After grubbing, we headed next door where they had another dining room with live entertainment......a guy named Iya Khan that played a great lead guitar. We wound up listening to his entire set and buying a couple of his CD's....

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Talked to him after the set....a really cool guy from Detroit of all places now living in "Middlanowhere, NM". Guy played a mean axe.

So....Lunch and a show....time to head home....parting shot of the dive...

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But WAIT! We need more pics of the cars! So let it be done.....

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And as we're snapping pics, who do we run into but Iya? And we got him to pose for a pic by the cars with his guitar.

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OK, time for the trip home.....but one more photo op, in front of Hot Damm Chile Roasters!

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With that done, it's back home.
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Here's a little shot just for Sweetsie....

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All in all, a very fun day, and a new greasy spoon with fantastic Green Chile Cheeseburgers. Cruising Season 2011 has officially kicked off gents. :cheers:

[PLRX]

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My eyes...my eyes...Is that a front plate?


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[Frizlefrak]

'fraid so Pete. The plate Nazis stopped me a while back with a stern warning.

[mike100]

I love the trademark infringement overload. I think the farthest west lottaburger is maybe ABQ or Gallup, but I know what they are, haha.

[Frizlefrak]

I love the trademark infringement overload. I think the farthest west lottaburger is maybe ABQ or Gallup, but I know what they are, haha.

They are in ABQ, and there is one in Alamogordo, NM....75 miles north of here. I have no idea where this one is stolen from :lol:

[C4fan]

Sounds like a fun cruise. We finally got to drive today even if it was just to Shawnee for a steak. I lived in Odessa, Tx for 15 yrs and have family in Tucson so I traveled I20 and I10 through El Paso, Las Cruces, Deming, etc. I always saw the Hatch turn off while going through Las Cruces but never had a reason to go that way.

[Midnight85]

Don't forget, the cat isn't the only one snowed in. :D Sounds like a fun day, and I am envious as hell.

[nypearson]

Frizzle, you certainly know how to do a photo journal the right way. Cool pics and just the push I needed to do a better job with my own photos.

:cheers:

[Sweet 90]

Here's a little shot just for Sweetsie....

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So that's what the interior of my Vette looks like. Thanks Friz:kick:
Don't forget, the cat isn't the only one snowed in. :D Sounds like a fun day, and I am envious as hell.

:iagree: You Northern boys should get down there and give them southerners an ass whooping .......sounds familiar no?:D:leaving:

[Frizlefrak]

So that's what the interior of my Vette looks like. Thanks Friz:kick:


No....yours would have a - in front of the temp. :D

[Chuck A]

Me really liking the green c4:Sexy:
very nice, indeed

[Sweet 90]

No....yours would have a - in front of the temp. :D

Just a small one:rofl:

[Frizlefrak]

Just a small one:rofl:

The negative or the kittycone? :rofl:

[Midnight85]

So that's what the interior of my Vette looks like. Thanks Friz:kick:


:iagree: You Northern boys should get down there and give them southerners an ass whooping .......sounds familiar no?:D:leaving:

I would consider it if I knew how big he was. :D Truth is, I am originally an Okie, so I have my feelings with the south. Sorry Sweets.

[Frizlefrak]

Just like a damn cat....always stirring up trouble :lol:

[Sweet 90]

I would consider it if I knew how big he was. :D Truth is, I am originally an Okie, so I have my feelings with the south. Sorry Sweets.

Just like a damn cat....always stirring up trouble :lol:

Damn, I can't even drum up a good war now:D

[PLRX]

Nothing new FYI,

HP closed your thread at the CF.

[nypearson]

Just read the other thread, talk about a train wreck. How does a discussion about a cruise devolve into that? In a couple of weeks we should start seeing decent weather also and be able to go for a joyride.

[Frizlefrak]

Just read the other thread, talk about a train wreck. How does a discussion about a cruise devolve into that? In a couple of weeks we should start seeing decent weather also and be able to go for a joyride.

Went into a tailspin pretty quick, didn't it?

Sooooo....what do you guys think about unions? :rofl:

[WW7]

Went into a tailspin pretty quick, didn't it?

Sooooo....what do you guys think about unions? :rofl:

Or Sheep???...:hump:..WW

[Taurus]

Went into a tailspin pretty quick, didn't it?

Sooooo....what do you guys think about unions? :rofl:

Don't get me started...............

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[Frizlefrak]

Or Sheep???...:hump:..WW

:rofl::rofl:

[mike100]

if you want to go off-topic in a hurry, mentioning something with the word 'walmart' in it will usually do the trick also.

[PLRX]

if you want to go off-topic in a hurry, mentioning something with the word 'walmart' in it will usually do the trick also.

:iagree:

[Frizlefrak]

So it should go something like this....

"I went in to Wal-Mart, and the sheep were trying to organize a union....."

That should cover all the bases :lol:

[WW7]

So it should go something like this....

"I went in to a Wal-Mart in West Virginia, and the sheep were trying to organize a union....."

That should cover all the bases :lol:

Not quite, but I fixed it for you...WW

[Ch@0s]

Whats a Union? :leaving:

[WW7]

Whats a Union? :leaving:

Its when a man and a women get hitched...:slap:..WW

[Sweet 90]

Went into a tailspin pretty quick, didn't it?

Sooooo....what do you guys think about unions? :rofl:

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[PLRX]

Whats a Union? :leaving:

Its when a man and a women get hitched...:slap:..WW

No, that a free pass to hell and accomplishes her dreams.

Tell me which man wanted marriage?

Do women like football? But, they put up with it.

Same shit but, football and hookers are cheaper.

[WW7]

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I was a Teamster for 26 years, worked for UPS. You never see UPS men standing around, there always moving getting the job done.. I do have to agree with you about some of the Union workers..They take advantage of companys because of being in the Union. I can't speak for them, but I do know if you don't do your job at UPS you won't be there long...:D..WW

And, as Forrest Gump said.. "That's all I have to say about that"...

[Frizlefrak]

, but I do know if you don't do your job at UPS you won't be there long...:D..WW



:iagree: I have to say, I've never seen a UPS driver not going like hell.

[Sweet 90]

:iagree: I have to say, I've never seen a UPS driver not going to hell.
Fixed:D

[Taurus]

Whats a Union? :leaving:

Thanks for asking and welcome to the Jon Hekking Institute of Higher Education's course; UNIONS 101

In preparation for today's lecture, please refer to the chart below;

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So, let's discuss what this chart is telling us. You will see that union membership has dropped from a high of 32% in 1948 to an all time low of 11.9% of total US workers in 2010. That number is projected to be at approx 9% by the end of 2011. What does this tell us?

Well, if you ask a union leader they will tell you it's the result of the employer's attempt to break the unions and making it more difficult for an employee to become a union member. Is this the reality? No, it certainly is not. The reality is that the majority of the 20% of jobs that have been lost by union members NO LONGER EXIST IN THE US period. These jobs were with companies that have either closed shop or sent their jobs to Mexico and China so they can still compete in the world market. It is almost impossible to manufacture any goods in the US and remain profitable and competitive due to US labor costs as driven up by the unions.

You may ask "what about GM, they have a union and have become profitable again". This is true, but at who's expense? The lovely Mrs. JH works for a company that tracks profitability statements for dealerships as well as conducts profitability clinics. Ask your local Chevrolet, Caddy, GMC, Buick, Oldsmobile (oops, never mind), Pontiac (again forget that one), Saturn (yea them too) or Hummer (egads, them too) dealership how much they make these days. GM has become profitable by taking margin away from their dealers and dumping manufacturing expenses by closing divisions, the unions have contributed nothing and in fact their members are still earning severance from all those closed divisions along with huge pensions that the general public will never see. Also, now that GM is making a profit, how long do you think it will be before the unions demand ANOTHER wage increase to get their share? Keep in mind that the average hourly wage at GM is $72 per hour compared to $41 per hour at Honda, Toyota, and Ford US plants. How long will GM stay profitable with numbers like these?

There will always be a place for unions in jobs that involve public safety and high risk such as law enforcement, fire fighting and pilots. However, the days of organized union labor in manufacturing in the US are long gone. You don't need a degree in Economics as I have to see that.

This concludes our lecture for today. For transcripts, please send $10, US dollars only, no Barn Bucks or Canadian currency. PM me for the address.

[Sweet 90]

This concludes our lecture for today. For transcripts, please send $10, US dollars only, no Barn Bucks or Canadian currency. PM me for the address.

Economics degree huh, and you won't take money worth more than yours??
Jon, Jon, Jon, you disappoint me sir:rofl:

[Taurus]

Economics degree huh, and you won't take money worth more than yours??
Jon, Jon, Jon, you disappoint me sir:rofl:

It's a matter of principle...................

[Sweet 90]

It's a matter of principle...................

Principal of what???:D

[WW7]

Economics degree huh, and you won't take money worth more than yours??
Jon, Jon, Jon, you disappoint me sir:rofl:

If things keep going the way they are "Barn Bucks" may be worth more then US currency..:D..WW

[Taurus]

Principal of what???:D

Good point............... your money is funny colors, will that work?

[WW7]

Good point............... your money is funny colors, will that work?

Be careful Jon, you don't want to be labeled "Anti Canadian"..This is thin ice your walking on....:leaving:..WW

[Sweet 90]

If things keep going the way they are "Barn Bucks" may be worth more then US currency..:D..WW
Oh dear God, that's not funny Wayne:leaving::rofl::rofl:
Good point............... your money is funny colors, will that work?

But so is every other currency in the entire world. No money for you then:D

[Taurus]

But so is every other currency in the entire world. No money for you then:D

How about my unions won't accept it when paying my dues?

[Frizlefrak]

Just send Whisky. Sans the "e". :yesnod:

[Sweet 90]

How about my unions won't accept it when paying my dues?

Well that would explain it all. :rofl:

[Sweet 90]

Just send Whisky. Sans the "e". :yesnod:

Exnay the Frenchsay doggah:D

[Frizlefrak]

Exnay the Frenchsay doggah:D

Oh...sorry. I can see where you'd be Frenchaphobic.... :rofl:

[Taurus]

The original Union Organizer at a membership rally;

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[Sweet 90]

Oh...sorry. I can see where you'd be Frenchaphobic.... :rofl:

Do you want them?, free to a good home:rofl:

[Frizlefrak]

The original Union Organizer at a membership rally;

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:rofl: :rofl:

Or....

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[Frizlefrak]

Do you want them?, free to a good home:rofl:

Sure. Will save me a bundle not having to buy targets. :lol:

[Sweet 90]

Sure. Will save me a bundle not having to buy targets. :lol:

You'd fit well up here Frizzie:rofl:

[Frizlefrak]

You'd fit well up here Frizzie:rofl:

Thanks. They're easy targets to acquire too.....just look for the white flag, lower the muzzle 10 degrees, and fire. Fish in a barrel.

[Vette Jockey]

Sooooo....what do you guys think about unions? :rofl:

You mean between dogs and cats? :leaving:

[Sweet 90]

You mean between dogs and cats? :leaving:

No Texas and California:D

[NEVRL8T]

I was a Teamster for 26 years, worked for UPS. You never see UPS men standing around, there always moving getting the job done.. I do have to agree with you about some of the Union workers..They take advantage of companys because of being in the Union. I can't speak for them, but I do know if you don't do your job at UPS you won't be there long...:D..WW

And, as Forrest Gump said.. "That's all I have to say about that"...

I worked for UPS for a couple of years when I was in college. Hardest work I ever did. I preloaded, sorted, unloaded. hey take good care of their part-time employees. They put me through rehab at the tune of $50K. :leaving:

[PLRX]

No Texas and California:D

If Texas would had CA weather, I would move there by the end of summer.

[Vette Jockey]

If Texas would had CA weather, I would move there by the end of summer.

:iagree: :cheers:

[Frizlefrak]

Funny....If California had Texas politics, I'd move back there. :D

[PLRX]

Funny....If California had Texas politics, I'd move back there. :D

If I knew more ab out the place I would move there. I just can not pack my household, move there and say "Lets do this"

It would be an extra bold move with a lot to gamble.

[Vette Jockey]

Funny....If California had Texas politics, I'd move back there. :D

:iagree: What a great idea! I like your Governor a lot more than Mr. Moonbeam