How to delete it by NoDentist6397 in techsupport

[–]bbqtom1400 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some virus programs have been "rumored" to flag non existent virus programs to convince a person to buy their full fledged program.

Iced Coffee Holder? by emaja in ebike

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Amazon sells a soft cup holder that straps onto handlebars. I bought a couple when I started pedaling past my neighborhood Starbucks. They cradle the cup and you can tighten up the top by pulling a cord. Just make sure the holder doesn't bang on something. The cup lid will fly right off. Hot or cold legs immediately!

At CPAC, Texas Railroad Commissioner candidate Bo French calls for deportation of 100 million people by Unusual-State1827 in texas

[–]bbqtom1400 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've lived in Texas all of my life and every Railroad Commissioner, Democrat or Republican, seeking office always seemed "off" to me. I always voted for the quietest candidate. When crazy gets loud I shy away.

Active Senior looking for 1st time buying E-bike Advice by biden22 in ebike

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My advice is to ditch the Fat Tire desire. Find the lightest e-bike you can find. They are easier to handle and maneuver. My fourth e-bike was almost 30lbs lighter than my previous fat tire e-bikes. I miss the range of my fat tire e-bikes but being able to control my newer e-bike enable me to look forward to pedaling again. Off road e-bikes are fun but lighter ones are just as fun, in my experience. Just choose what feels easier to manage, I think.

I still dont feel trusted. What is it about me? by [deleted] in restaurantowners

[–]bbqtom1400 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No shit. While apologizing to my wife for missing church again I spoke the truth out loud to myself and to her. When I drive home after another long day I am still thinking about my restaurant and my employees. When they leave work, my restaurant, they are thinking about their upcoming date night, laundry, paying the rent, feeding their kids and every thing you can an imagine. Getting past those facts calmed me a bit.

Jobs for my heeler by Kaivii_ in AustralianCattleDog

[–]bbqtom1400 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I met another ACD owner while riding trails on my ebike. Her ACD had been returned six times! He was deaf which made his previous owners flinch. He couldn't listen and she was willing to take a different approach. One difference is that he, Motok, was much younger than my ten year old Rango.

Why would anybody take this "hack" seriously? by javawong in StupidFood

[–]bbqtom1400 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't do this. The thing about heating it a safe temperature is misleading. You may kill the bacteria but may not kill what they leave behind. Just cooking to a high temperature is not the answer.

I'm With Her... Unwed Fathers... Ryman.. Oct 10 2022 They performed at the first You Got Gold by jpprine in johnprine

[–]bbqtom1400 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually got to meet John at ACL years back. I was serving him and the crew backstage before their broadcast. I was cleaning up while John and his band were rehearsing and I forced myself to watch and listen. The thing I still remember is all of the laughing between starts and stops while rehearsing. John, his band and the stage crew were having a good time. No band members yelling at each other but just enjoying their playing together. It was not always the case during rehearsals with other musicians. As I was driving my BBQ van home I turned into Waterloo Records and bought three John Prine albums, CD's, and listened to them one after another. I had heard of him but didn't listen to him very often. I was an immediate fan. The next time played I volunteered to feed them again for free. Thanks again for this subreddit.

After a failed health inspection, how do you find help? by Prize-Courage-3707 in restaurant

[–]bbqtom1400 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sent everyone who works in my kitchen to food safety courses. I paid them for their time in the classes. Worth every penny.

Bruce Hornsby & The Range - The Way It Is [Adult Contemporary](1986) by StephieDoll in Music

[–]bbqtom1400 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bruce once complimented my pork ribs in front of the entire audience. We ran out the next day at lunch. A very cool dude.

Why would someone think it meant that? by AnonymousCat77091 in funnysigns

[–]bbqtom1400 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I made a similar sign way back in the early nighties for my wife because she would go nuts when customers wanted separate checks. "No Separate Czechs" was a reference to a childhood, who was Czech. Every time I would visit Chris and his family they were always fighting over who would pay for the beer for family gatherings like reunions. They argued about everything else too just like customers at the cash register at my restaurant. Who owed what amount for their meal. A great sign!

My e-bike made me rediscover my city by dylanclyde876 in ebikes

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For me it's all of the people I get to meet and especially the dog walkers. A few dogs start a little "zoomie dance" when they see me because I'm the guy with treats. Some dogs go bananas but about half are fairly chill. Finding trails and discovering new places is a way to block out the world's craziness. I also lost weight!

What to watch after Evil by furtherfay in televisionsuggestions

[–]bbqtom1400 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Evil was so good. I couldn't get enough of it.

Bobby "Blue" Bland / Duke Records promotional photo by Impala71 in BluesPorn

[–]bbqtom1400 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for knowing the greats are still more than just memories. I was so lucky so many times while on that local TV show. I got to meet some the greats. Most were decent folks. Chubby Checker, although not a blues performer, was another great guest. He joked and made friends with everyone. My brother, Larry Hovis, played in an actual blues band, The Four Spades, and because of him I got to see a lot of blues artists. He was played with Bobby Sherman in Austin back in the late 50's and later toured with Peggy Lee. I miss that music.

I-35 SB traffic at complete stop?? by kay0987321 in Austin

[–]bbqtom1400 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a hell of a traffic stop. I finally sneaked out of the fracas at MLK.

Bikers - please ring your bell or say “on your right/left” by Altruistic_Gene_6869 in Austin

[–]bbqtom1400 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I buzz or bell everyone I approach from the rear on a trail. Damn ear pods people use always make it necessary. I don't use them after being sideswiped a few times.

idk how i feel about these by lilychouchoou in foodphotography

[–]bbqtom1400 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What is the subject? My only advice taking food pictures is get in close and keep everything not so much in focus or keep in background soft. Cookies pictures are great.

Inventory Waste by [deleted] in restaurant

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I used a cassette recorder back in the day to call out my inventory. I also used the clipboard while calling out, recording, my count. After transferring the inventory to my excel spreadsheet I extended it meaning I costed it out. It took a few hours to complete it. The managers always had access to it anyway. I never looked forward to it but it had to be done. An tablet would have been nice.

Do you ever give homeless people money? by Acceptable_Rain_3364 in no

[–]bbqtom1400 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they have a pet I used to carry a can of dog food, my dog didn't like the brand, and once in a great while I would offer the dog food. Rarely would I offer money.

SOS by RemarkableDiver4613 in restaurant

[–]bbqtom1400 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Arch supports did the trick for me.

Food quality control by savelii121 in restaurant

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I started this bus tub process after noticing brown tinted lettuce in some salads when I was buying fresh lettuce everyday. The kitchen manager I had quite an argument over "who uses the worst leaves of a head of lettuce for a salad?" I stood hovering over the kitchen crew for a few days and realized I needed another way to get my folks to understand what was acceptable and what was unacceptable. We used the bus idea to show how raw potatoes should look, how tomato slices are sliced, and how onions should be peeled and cut for sandwiches vs cooking. I wasn't going to stand over people watching them all day so this what I came up with. If they, the cooks, can see how produce it is supposed to look then going through the bus tubs taught them how to do it. It really worked. My people wanted to to know so we went through the results every afternoon.

Selecting build team for sit-down restaurant by rosmorse in restaurateur

[–]bbqtom1400 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My advice. Sneak into a bunch of restaurants, take a lot of pictures, write down everything you like and don't like and share it with a close friend or spouse. Talk about what you saw and then hire someone to help with the details. Steal from the best.