About the ProVari of coffemakers... an excerpt of the Rolling Stone article written by Tom Petty's biographer.
I only recently heard this story, but now realize that we had more in common than just Rock ' Roll!
The story he told me went something like this: He’d been out driving with his wife, Dana, north of their Malibu home, when they’d stopped at a diner. The coffee there, he told me, was close to perfect. Generally reserved, even shy, he felt compelled to ask the waitress what kind it was. She didn’t know. She told him she’d ask the manager. The manager, possibly surprised that a rock & roll legend wanted information about the diner’s coffee, gave him the secret, which probably wasn’t a secret at all. It was Maxwell House.
“Good to the last drop.” That was, and is, the Maxwell House slogan. Originally claimed to be the words of Teddy Roosevelt, who supposedly had a cup of the stuff at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage in Nashville, the phrase was later attributed to General Foods Corporation president Clifford Spiller. Clifford Spiller? Good to the last drop? You can’t make thisup.
When Petty heard the words “Maxwell House,” he didn’t turn back. He wasn’t going to deny the truth of his experience. In his view, it was a great cup of coffee. He didn’t bow to any hipster sensibility that went against his own tastes. His response? “Can I see how you make it?” The manager took Petty into the kitchen, where a Bunn Automatic coffeemaker was doing its thing. If you look in most any diner across America, the Bunn Automatic is a pretty standard fixture. For the places that do high-volume work, their units are professional-grade, tied into the plumbing rather than just sitting on the countertop. So, not long after the diner visit, that’s what Petty installed at his home. Two of them, in fact. He didn’t want to find himself waiting for a cup of coffee.
I only recently heard this story, but now realize that we had more in common than just Rock ' Roll!
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Ok, I wasn't going to chime in with my Bunn story as it seems like I have something to say about everything around here but I just can't take it anymore.
I worked in a chemical plant for 23 years, 10 months and 10 daze. Every lunch room in that place had a Bunn. Never saw one fail, ever. So, when it was time for me to finally purchase a coffee maker, guess what? I'm not sure when it was but it was but it was before I met Jackie which was in 2010. Went to Meijer's in Shield's, MI to purchase a Bunn. Had a couple of choices: A Bunn MADE IN U.S.A. for $99.99 or one made in China for $109.99 - DUH! Hit me in the head with a brick....
Anyway, a little more than 3 years later, Bunn started to leak out the bottom. I called Bunn and got a hold of a American. She told me the warranty is 3 years and mine was about a month past that but has a courtesy, they would send me a new one if I promised to put the leaker in the box the new one came in and send it back. I did just that. Skip forward to this house where the warmer switch became a little wonky. Sometimes it had to be, "jostled." Called Bunn, got a hold of a American. She told me they would send me a brand new one if I promised to put it in the box the new one came in and send it back. Never said anything about the warranty.
One could argue that the machines were cheap because we are one our third one or one could say Bunn stands behind their products. Yes, we are on our 3rd one but only paid for one.
Jackie loves it.
Oh, and btw, anyone that says neutering a boxer will change his behavior, clearly doesn't have a boxer.
I could say the same about a (more or less) tom cat I used to live with.Oh, and btw, anyone that says neutering a boxer will change his behavior, clearly doesn't have a boxer.
Yeah, well, Jackie said Steel is actually more insane than before his operation and I have to agree. I told her it's because he lost what is most dear to a male dog without the benefit of at least getting to try them out first and he probably figures, "
it, what more do I have to lose? It's not like they beat me..."
maybe...Yeah, well, Jackie said Steel is actually more insane than before his operation and I have to agree. I told her it's because he lost what is most dear to a male dog without the benefit of at least getting to try them out first and he probably figures, "
hes just gone... nutz!!!
LOLz
I realized that I had not had a basic black satin Provi in place since late 2013. I used two of them almost exclusively for two years, beat the pants off the paint, then left the brand news ones intact because I didn't want to do the same to them.
Well, it's time. This is one of two I have left (not counting Stealths), and the other is wrapped (but in use). So, I beat it up a little. It won't be like before because I want take it out with me, or double carry it (which is probably what caused the majority of paint damage).
This one (on right), I'm treating "kindly". Welcome back, old friend.
Well, it's time. This is one of two I have left (not counting Stealths), and the other is wrapped (but in use). So, I beat it up a little. It won't be like before because I want take it out with me, or double carry it (which is probably what caused the majority of paint damage).
This one (on right), I'm treating "kindly". Welcome back, old friend.
NO idea WHAT in the heck this is and can.not.stand.Queen
But yeah, looks like a fun "toy" ... maybe
But yeah, looks like a fun "toy" ... maybe
UP in the Diner ~~~
* What do you call an angry carrot? ... Steamed *
Buttery Herbes de Provence, Demi-Glace, Meatloaf Seasoning and Shallot enrobed Chicken with Brown Sugar-glazed Carrots, topped by Pecans and Chives. Bon Appetit
* What do you call an angry carrot? ... Steamed *
Buttery Herbes de Provence, Demi-Glace, Meatloaf Seasoning and Shallot enrobed Chicken with Brown Sugar-glazed Carrots, topped by Pecans and Chives. Bon Appetit
First two Queen albums were as good as music gets. After that they sold out and went for the fame instead of the music.
Actually, I think Steel is a Libertarian, the way he takes advantage of everything we have to offer and still does whatever he wants to...
JUST like every other musician does. I MEAN.... If I was offered the choice to be a great musician or to sell out for the fame I would totally pick number two.
The unsung heroes were just unlucky, not UNDESIRING of fame.
Also, you neuter any animal past a certain age, it's not going to change its behavior. It just Won't. Our (desert living for 2 years animal POOPS and pees in the house and we've had it like 14 years. You can train it to do some stuff (if you are lucky) but some things won't change. The arrogance of that dog's character? Well, it's kind of cool except when you let it in and then you are like, "That was a bad idea'" especially if you left shoes out.
There are certain hormonal things that get set in stone, I do believe.
Anna
Not true. Some never abandoned their music and shaped what people liked and eventually prospered. Used to be record labels would give artists three or four albums to make it. And many did. Now it’s produce a hit now or you’re gone. No other musicians are more true to their music than a jazz musician. Probably no more highly skilled either. It’s all about the music to them.
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