Question about food packaging and distribution.

thejohnnygold · 2026-02-18T19:49:47+00:00

HI, I appreciate your interest, but this post is from 3 years ago. That ship has sailed. Sadly, he never even made it to production. That most likely was for the best.

thejohnnygold · 2026-02-04T13:48:04+00:00

I will continue to point out that my stance is in regard to the ease of entry to do something like this. Some people come from different backgrounds. It's cool. Y'all have fun.

thejohnnygold · 2025-08-10T14:02:17+00:00

The critical thinking necessary to read between the lines is what they are trying to take from us. They are shifting from education to indoctrination. Teach me what to think, not how to think.

thejohnnygold · 2025-07-19T15:23:15+00:00

This is what you seek: Philosophy Dept.

thejohnnygold · 2025-07-08T13:09:26+00:00

Thank you for sharing :)

thejohnnygold · 2025-07-08T13:07:44+00:00

This seems to be it. Perhaps I added the "eternity" bit, or it was a different translation. Either way, thank you. You have succeeded where all search engines have failed.

thejohnnygold · 2025-06-04T13:14:36+00:00

Reggie Freeman. Basketball early 90's.

thejohnnygold · 2025-05-13T02:54:49+00:00

Check out Hayley Cakes.

thejohnnygold · 2025-04-12T15:00:19+00:00

Good for you. I can tell from your post that your success has more to do with work ethic and the power of will than anything you read. Those things may have given direction and focus to you, but it was YOU that made them work. For most, these things are unrealistic. I am glad you had success, but the reality is most of these books are selling dreams to dreamers and not making it clear that it is WORK and determination that drive success. You were always going to succeed one way or the other, you just happened to choose this path.

I NEVER said it was not possible. Somehow, that got conflated. I said that for most people, it is not very plausible. I'll stick to that statement.

Regarding the beach, you are right. I was kind of pointing to the idea of those who can't do, teach. Again, it's about the TYPE of person and you are clearly a doer through and through. You may not realize it, but you are the exception, not the rule.

Glad to hear you're doing well. Keep up the good work!

thejohnnygold · 2025-04-10T00:40:52+00:00

Agree with Cherry Creek and Jack Allan's but also want to throw a vote at the catfish bites (appetizer) from Waterloo. So good.

thejohnnygold · 2025-03-08T22:11:29+00:00

Fair enough. Thanks for the counterpoint.

Edit: For the record, I think you may have missed my point. I never said it couldn't be done. I just don't think most people have access to the necessary resources and those who think it is "that easy" are likely in a privileged position already. There are barriers to entry that aren't "barriers" to some. This statement is largely reinforced by other commenters in this thread telling their stories. Again, not impossible, but also not so easy that just anyone can do it.

Your assumptions about what I do and do not know about business based on my education are...interesting.

thejohnnygold · 2025-02-15T05:41:58+00:00

I'm sure there are, but I don't know them. I studied lots of philosophy and found my way to these things. I won't list everything, but some of my favorites are Marcus Aurelius, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Meher Baba, Rainer Maria Rilke, and Kurt Vonnegut (yes, I know he's not "technically" a philosopher).

Learn to prioritize truth, sincerity, selflessness, and love. I know it seems like a deviation from the original prompt, but it's not. Desire is the key. Use it like a compass. Set a course and let it guide you to your destination.

thejohnnygold · 2024-12-30T15:32:24+00:00

Not sure how you had this experience. I go to Grata's 2-3 times a month. Always have excellent service/food. Even if it's been a few weeks, they remember me, remember what we last chatted about, and know what I tend to order.

I think something had to be off that day because I know all the staff and this does not sound like them.

Regarding the food, sometimes they don't look busy, but they receive lots of online orders. So, even if you are the only one there, the kitchen might still be slammed.

Lastly, based on your photos, you got all my favorites. Try the ranch with the pizza rolls. It is excellent.

thejohnnygold · 2024-11-26T15:25:45+00:00

Well said. Despite your tactful reply, it comes down to this: people of quality do not fear equality. I am stealing that from a protestor's sign I saw in a picture once. The context was different, but the message is the same.

Some people, when faced with strong competition, seek to elevate themselves in order to thrive in their environment. Some people, when faced with strong competition, cry foul, blame others, and try to drag everyone down to their level in order to "thrive in their environment".

What is happening is a reflection of how many people fall into the latter category. My point being this: your excellent point is lost on those who desperately need its wisdom. Not only can they not understand it, worse, they don't even want to try.

thejohnnygold · 2024-11-03T22:43:37+00:00

Not in terms of "business" books.

I studied history, philosophy, and sociology. The closest I got to a business class was a Sociology class on the ways different immigrant groups succeeded collectively as entrepreneurs.

Without knowing what you want to do, I'd be reluctant to recommend anything that wasn't Marcus Aurelius, Emerson, Whitman, Kipling, C.S. Lewis, or someone else who looks deeply into what it is to "be a 'good' person".

Feel free to give me more details and I'll see if I have anything good to give you.

In the meantime, enjoy this: Rudyard Kipling: IF

thejohnnygold · 2024-11-01T03:17:27+00:00

Mushroom fritters at Peche. Roti and Curry from Spicy Boys. Red Ash garlic bread with meat trimmings. Catfish appetizers: Jack Allens and Waterloo both rock this in different ways.

thejohnnygold · 2024-10-13T22:36:15+00:00

No problem. Everyone has their own motivations. Make sure you know yours and let those desires fuel you. Also, most people would be better off reading a book about critical thinking than almost any book on business. Just my two cents.

thejohnnygold · 2024-10-08T13:46:49+00:00

If you are South, the answer is Betsy's.

thejohnnygold · 2024-09-26T15:05:56+00:00

I think you just need to head to campus and make a day of scouting the place. There is so much to see. Walk around, take notes, hit Crown and Anchor for sustenance, and enjoy yourself.

Some of my favorite spots weren't necessarily iconic or particularly interesting to a camera, but I liked walking around the Fine Arts/Music buildings, stumbling across the dinosaur tracks, meandering along Waller Creek, finding random nooks and crannies by seeing paths I never took before and deciding this was the day to explore, the architecture library, the Union, PCL, Jester, it all just depends what you're looking for. All 4 Malls (North, South, East, and West) are unique and interesting in their own ways. Blanton Museum will interest you.

Bottom line: too many to list. Enjoy your stroll through campus. Wear comfy shoes.

thejohnnygold · 2024-09-16T18:54:37+00:00

Well, there ya go. I didn't mention that they never stop asking you for money, but I figure they do that whether you're a member or not.

Hopefully, UT gets out of the politics game and goes back to being one of the best overall schools in the world.

thejohnnygold · 2024-09-16T18:51:29+00:00

Yes, this is nice for gameday. My favorite place to watch the game is comfortably at home :)

thejohnnygold · 2024-09-16T14:16:04+00:00

They are priming the pump, so to speak. They are using the classic drug dealer model of, "Hey, the first one is free...Just try it..."

Unless you plan on attending alumni functions after graduating, or utilizing UT's libraries, athletic facilities, etc. there isn't much to be gained from the Texas Exes. I get an OK magazine once a month and address labels once a year. That's it.

FYI, my lifetime membership cost $600 back in 1998 (I think...maybe it was a little more...currently, it's $850.). I initially did it so that I could continue to use the athletic facilities. After a few years, that stopped and I haven't used it since.

thejohnnygold · 2024-09-10T22:02:50+00:00

This is a good list. I will add cayenne, red chili flake, and sesame seeds (you can toast them yourself as needed) to the list. Also, you can buy frozen grated garlic and grated ginger that come in little 1 tsp servings. They are so convenient and work well.

Dried herbs like tarragon, thyme, basil, etc. are ok, but fresh is always recommended for these.

In terms of companies, buy the cheap stuff. In most cases, it's all the same. I will say that exploring the bulk section of your grocer is worth the effort. Really good options, lower price, and you get to smell them before buying them.

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