"Carl's Lounge" (Off-Topic Discussion, Traditional Knife "Tales & Vignettes")

[mrknife]

Probably will not happen , but thanks for saying that Charlie .
mrknife : When I was a younger guy , I never thought I would live past 60 . People back then mostly died of Old Age . Now most have have a reason . Well we have been married for over 60 years . I think that is probably caused by all the preservatives they now put into everything ?????? LOL

Harry

that Spam does taste good!

 

[Henry Beige]

“If I had known I would live this long, I’d have taken better care of myself”.

Not me. I’d have done it all anyway.

 

[knarfeng]

Dont forget fellas, old is 85 in the medical world, if i recall most of y'all are far away from that.

That's a Friday night answer.
The answer is different on Monday morning looking in the mirror brushing teeth getting ready for work.
Just sayin.

 

[mrknife]

That's a Friday night answer.
The answer is different on Monday morning looking in the mirror brushing teeth getting ready for work.
Just sayin.

thats right, and T-minus 30 years or so and counting until retirement, unless the markets are kind

 

[meako]

The main difference between 'old' and all the others is this:
If you remember being a kid and asking 'how old will I be in the year 2000?...and working it out to 30 something...and not being able to imagine being that old...then you are officially old.

 

[Jack Black]

Probably will not happen , but thanks for saying that Charlie .
mrknife : When I was a younger guy , I never thought I would live past 60 . People back then mostly died of Old Age . Now most have a reason . Well we have been married for over 60 years . I think that is probably caused by all the preservatives they now put into everything ?????? LOL

Harry

You were very optimistic Harry, I never thought I'd make it to 20!

 

[redsparrow]

A few days ago I saw a TV commercial which informed the world that maple flavored Spam was coming this fall. A WWW search for more info led me to America's favorite fishing hole which had cases of "New" maple flavored Spam in stock and available for immediate shipping. Y'all probably have already heard, I just wanted to be sure you were aware of this amazing development in the processed food industry.

(above pic from seller's ad)

I'm keeping my 86 sharp for the initial taste testing.

Anyone having already sampled this exciting new product, I'd appreciate your feedback.

 

[screened porch]

A few days ago I saw a TV commercial which informed the world that maple flavored Spam was coming this fall. A WWW search for more info led me to America's favorite fishing hole which had cases of "New" maple flavored Spam in stock and available for immediate shipping. Y'all probably have already heard, I just wanted to be sure you were aware of this amazing development in the processed food industry.

(above pic from seller's ad)

I'm keeping my 86 sharp for the initial taste testing.

Anyone having already sampled this exciting new product, I'd appreciate your feedback.

As I read this, I could hear my dad saying, "What a waste of maple syrup".

 

[redsparrow]

Jer, it's maple flavored. Most likely no real maple syrup involved and ya never know. Hormel's advert. says, "Spam maple flavored is that perfect combination of sweet and savory for a mouthwatering taste..."
Can't see how one could go wrong.

 

[joeradza]

I’m creeping up on that number Jack mrknife , but not close enough to give up on future plans.

 

[mrknife]

The main difference between 'old' and all the others is this:
If you remember being a kid and asking 'how old will I be in the year 2000?...and working it out to 30 something...and not being able to imagine being that old...then you are officially old.

i was only 10! the world seem so bright at the time, no troubles in the world, ice cream on hot sunny days and roller blading and scooters, scabbed knees.

 

[mrknife]

A few days ago I saw a TV commercial which informed the world that maple flavored Spam was coming this fall. A WWW search for more info led me to America's favorite fishing hole which had cases of "New" maple flavored Spam in stock and available for immediate shipping. Y'all probably have already heard, I just wanted to be sure you were aware of this amazing development in the processed food industry.

(above pic from seller's ad)

I'm keeping my 86 sharp for the initial taste testing.

Anyone having already sampled this exciting new product, I'd appreciate your feedback.

thats nothing, you should see the spam options they have in Japan, and by extension Hawaii I guess.

 

[mrknife]

As I read this, I could hear my dad saying, "What a waste of maple syrup".

dont think too deep into it, ruins the magic of spam. growing up under less fortunate circumstances, just plain sliced and fried spam was dinner at least once a week. fried spam with eggs and onions was a luxury.

 

[Peregrin]

A gift from my oldest son......
Need I say more?

 

[r8shell]

The main difference between 'old' and all the others is this:
If you remember being a kid and asking 'how old will I be in the year 2000?...and working it out to 30 something...and not being able to imagine being that old...then you are officially old.

I resemble this remark.
I remember trying hard to imagine it. "I guess I'll be a grown-up lady, and won't run around barefoot and have scabs on my knees." I'm pleased to report it hasn't happened yet.

 

[black mamba]

I'll have to try it next to my beloved Jalapeño Spam. Pan fried to a golden brown, of course!

 

[redsparrow]

dont think too deep into it, ruins the magic of spam. growing up under less fortunate circumstances, just plain sliced and fried spam was dinner at least one a week. fried spam with eggs and onions was a luxury.

Spam is trendy once again and rightly so being as utile as it is. In my childhood home it was good for any meal of the day. Sliced thin and fried crisp it was often chosen over bacon or pork sausage for breakfast. Prepared the same way but placed between toasted bread with mayo, it made a tasty luncheon sandwich. Boiled with cabbage it was a hit at the dinner table. Leftovers either cold or hot made a delicious late night snack. It's no wonder it's been called the miracle meat and it's sales record are being broken year after year.

 

[Jack Black]

i was only 10! the world seem so bright at the time, no troubles in the world, ice cream on hot sunny days and roller blading and scooters, scabbed knees.

I remember it well Jack! Well, except for the roller-blading

dont think too deep into it, ruins the magic of spam. growing up under less fortunate circumstances, just plain sliced and fried spam was dinner at least once a week. fried spam with eggs and onions was a luxury.

We used to have fake Spam, known locally as 'Pink Lint'!

I resemble this remark.
I remember trying hard to imagine it. "I guess I'll be a grown-up lady, and won't run around barefoot and have scabs on my knees." I'm pleased to report it hasn't happened yet.

I remember doing just the same

 

[mrknife]

Spam is trendy once again and rightly so being as utile as it is. In my childhood home it was good for any meal of the day. Sliced thin and fried crisp it was often chosen over bacon or pork sausage for breakfast. Prepared the same way but placed between toasted bread with mayo, it made a tasty luncheon sandwich. Boiled with cabbage it was a hit at the dinner table. Leftovers either cold or hot made a delicious late night snack. It's no wonder it's been called the miracle meat and it's sales record are being broken year after year.

now that is a recipe ive not tried! boiled with cabbage! its a very versatile meat product, I was blown away with the variations i saw at a convenience store when i was visiting Hawaii and even more amazed at the shelves of variation they had in japanese 7/11s. the options we have here, just plain spam or low salt in the regular supermarkets is different from the options in the asian supermarkets.

 

[mrknife]

I remember it well Jack! Well, except for the roller-blading

We used to have fake Spam, known locally as 'Pink Lint'!

I remember doing just the same

o yeah, off brand or similar luncheon meats were definitely in the house when we couldnt find the coupons or the 2 cans for 4.99 just not the same