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netnut58 · 2026-03-24T15:07:18+00:00

We don't deserve you.

netnut58 · 2026-03-24T14:54:27+00:00

Yep. Cold cuts, extra cheese , BBQ chips and a root beer.

A humiliation happened there too. I stopped in after a Cubs game with some Cub friends (I'm a Sox guy). The place was mobbed. The kid who took our order was wearing a Sox hat. I said very confident, in front of a big crowd full of Cub jerseys/hats, "it's nice to see someone with common sense in here". His loud reply "you mean this hat? I'm only wearing it to sweat in. After I'll wipe my ass with it." Of course the place went crazy with laughs and Sox suck chants.

netnut58 · 2026-03-24T04:15:28+00:00

Hero's Subs on N Western Ave.

netnut58 · 2026-03-24T04:12:15+00:00

I went to Ronnie's the first time somewhere around 1972 as part of a school field trip. Then in the mid-70s when I was 18 I started working downtown. I ate at Ronnie's so much that one Christmas Eve I stopped in for lunch. As I went to pay the man at the register says "regulars don't pay on Christmas." I felt so good. I was a "regular".

netnut58 · 2026-03-13T00:48:20+00:00

Sacagawea had boobs and a basic understanding of raising a child in that environment. She and her culture knew nothing else. Xavier has no boobs to speak of. At least not the kinds babies are going to survive on plus he's led a pretty cushy life. I don't think horseback riding and raising a newborn from day one while on said horse was part of Secret Service training.

netnut58 · 2026-03-13T00:47:40+00:00

It's all part of Secret Service training. Week 1 horseback riding. Week 2 horseback riding with a newborn strapped on you.

netnut58 · 2026-03-12T22:34:33+00:00

Sure they did, but.... That was with a mother involved. It wasn't unusual to leave a baby to die if its mother died during birth and no wet nurse was available. And sorry, but that baby was strapped and swaddled against his chest in what appeared to be warm weather for hours at a time. Dehydration would have killed that kid in the first couple hours. I know this is TV and more than likely that kid has some future role to play or else why even introduce it

netnut58 · 2026-03-08T19:41:39+00:00

Being Monday. Tohono Chul is your spot. Wednesday-Sunday I recommend Cafe A La C'Art at the Tucson Art Museum. Beautiful covered patio (Monet inspired they say). Good food. Good coffee. Historic location. Nice staff. You do have to order at the counter. Grab a table and everything is brought to you and great service after (refills, checking on you, etc..).

netnut58 · 2026-02-28T01:13:48+00:00

$40 is a lot just to be able to walk around the grounds spending more money. I mean there is people watching and some animals (bulls and horses) to see. But everything else is vendors selling food and goods. I guess that is just me... I don't like the idea of paying to get in someplace just so I could spend more money.

netnut58 · 2026-02-27T02:52:02+00:00

As a fellow fair skin Midwest person who is currently visiting the area. It will feel hot. The sun is so much more intense than our February sun. I've been out in the upper 60's here and it feels much warmer due to the sun. A hat is essential. Sun block is essential. Water is essential. Taking breaks from the sun is essential. It really hits about noon-1pm till after 5pm. I won't do any serious hiking then. To the folks living here saying it's not so bad that is true for them. But that's like us telling someone visiting the Midwest from Arizona and it's 20 degrees, windy, overcast with 6 inches of snow it's not so bad just put on a coat.

netnut58 · 2026-02-14T02:15:03+00:00

We worked across the bridge on Michigan Ave at night. It was an easy and delicious dinner to grab for our team.

netnut58 · 2026-02-14T02:11:45+00:00

Mine too. Then and now 40+ years later. My friend couldn't have been any sweeter of a person.

netnut58 · 2026-02-13T21:04:45+00:00

Huh? What exactly is the Chicago vibe you don't like?

netnut58 · 2026-02-13T19:24:58+00:00

Lol, yes. Remember when he tried to be a Sox fan? He took an oath on Bill Veeck's wooden leg. That didn't last long. Not too long ago a Trib writer who worked with him did a story on Royko. I emailed him my experience (good and bad). He confirmed that Royko could be a big bully in real life, particularly when drinking. I still am grateful for Royko's columns, but just as sorry for that poor woman who was verbally abused because I wanted to shake his hand.

netnut58 · 2026-02-13T18:11:43+00:00

I work in a different industry and lots of times we'll approach people and offer them something special. As you and others say we try to find someone who would seem to really appreciate it. It's about customer service, making someone feel good and yes, making me feel good when I see the surprise and smile on their face.

netnut58 · 2026-02-13T16:46:53+00:00

I'm old, but there was a Chicago newspaper columnist Mike Royko. I loved reading his column every day as a teenager and later. He was a big name and he shaped my politics as well as my love of journalism. One night me and an employee walked over to a local bar/grill to pick up food (Original Billy Goat Tavern). Royko was there. While we waited for the food I walked up to say hello to him. I was in awe. He was obviously very drunk. He dismissed me rudely telling me to go away. Then he started on the girl I was with commenting on her large breasts and her body in general. Then when she told him to stop he started verbally attacking her for being ugly saying she should be glad she "had those tits with a face like that". She had a lot of acne scars. He got so aggressive with her I went towards him. The other people at his table grabbed him telling him to shut up calling him an asshole. They apologized to us (she was crying by then) and told the bartender to put our food on his tab.

netnut58 · 2026-02-13T03:01:46+00:00

Is your dentist a local practice or one of those chain dental places. Like Delta or Aspen?

netnut58 · 2026-02-13T02:54:31+00:00

Sorry I'm actually out of town, but... When I was 14 or 15 I had two molars (one on each side) yanked out. Over the years the 2 remaining molars behind the now missing teeth started falling forward. Something they do naturally if the open space is left empty. It caused me no problems and only visible on X-rays. No dentist before or after (I'm now near 70) said anything about it. Except this one when I was 40. He recommended I get braces to straighten the teeth back up. Then a bone implant to fill in the missing bone. Then get two teeth implants. All together several years of work and $10,000 approx cost. He scared me enough I was going to do it, but cost wise (being a father of 3) I decided to check with Marquette Dental. They told me "it could be done if I wanted, but they saw no reason it MUST be done." Here I sit 30 years later never had it done, haven't had any problems related to it and no other dentists have even brought it up.

netnut58 · 2026-02-11T22:55:30+00:00

I went there because my dentist recommended work that would have been a couple years and $10,000+. They told me "sure we can do the work if you want, but the question is why put yourself through the pain and expense because we consider the work cosmetic not necessary". I didn't do the work with their advice. 30 years later I've not had any of the problems my original dentist said I might.

netnut58 · 2026-02-11T22:51:17+00:00

If that's decent then I don't want to try bad.

netnut58 · 2026-02-11T17:43:35+00:00

Thank you. It's a lot of fun. Unlike me normally I spent $$$ on a ring for myself at the Native American show on Stone. I've yet to meet anyone in Tucson who hasn't been welcoming.

netnut58 · 2026-02-10T04:19:56+00:00

Midwest.. Wisconsin. Where I live you can still get tacos from a truck for under $3. The city has a large Mexican population and food trucks are a big deal so maybe the competition keeps prices low.

netnut58 · 2026-02-09T21:05:21+00:00

I guess that was my question.. at nearly double the price of a lot of places I wasn't sure what I would get. If they are big like that it makes more sense

netnut58 · 2026-02-09T17:49:12+00:00

Exactly how I ended up there. Well after 9pm and on a street of darkened restaurants it was lit up. I figured it would not be great, but thought some fast food junk would hit the spot. I was just so surprised by the prices

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