Day Of The Dude/Lousy Sandwich

Happy Day Of The Dude!

Today marks the 16th anniversary of one of the greatest films ever made: The Big Lebowski.  Don't forget the White Russians...The Dude abides.

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Today's Rant: This one is actually recycled from a couple of weeks ago, but still applies.  Please share your own take out/ restaurant horror stories in the Comments section, but please refrain from naming the establishment in question.  Liability and all that horseshit...

Venting: Went to an Enfield NH diner after a hard day of snow removal for some take-out. Ordered something pretty simple; turkey sub with bacon, lettuce, tomato, leave it dry. $9 out-the-door with tip. Get it home (1/2 hour away) to find some diced green crap mixed into the shredded lettuce. Turns out to be SWEET pickles. Also, added some kind of mystery cheese and onions.  What kind of sick mind decides to put sweet pickles on a friggin turkey sandwich? Dill, I could almost understand.  Picked them out, put on my mayo, salt, pepper, but the insidious pickle juice had infused the entire sandwich. DISGUSTING!!!

Have you ever seen the old Bob Newhart show?  You know, the one where he's the only sane person and is surrounded by Vermont crazies who all think that Bob is the crazy one?  I'm certain that the extra crap was the cooks's idea of doing me a favor, and complaining a half hour later would have 1) Been futile and 2) Turned me into their own private "Newhart".  Just not going to go back there...Except for their Buffalo Wings.  Best in the valley!  I'll prolly pull a "Kramer" and get someone else to pick them up for me...

Today's Link: The Rock N Roll Resort is doing a VIP Hotel Package Giveaway in The Catskills April 4-6…Check it out!  First, click ROCK N ROLL RESORT to enter.  It only takes seconds, and the winners will be announced on 3/20/14.  Dozens of bands will perform, and you'll get the full VIP treatment!  Then, visit their EVENT PAGE and click "I'm Attending" to complete the contest entry process.  Good Luck!