-=> Dave Drum wrote to Sean Dennis <=-

 DD> There, once-upon-a-time, was a huuuuuge Pizza Hut on the south side in
 DD> a strip maul. My *nix group used to meet there once a month for pizza
 DD> and beverages. It was the only pizza place big enough to accomodate the
 DD> (then) 20 or more attendees. And we tipped really well. One meeting
 DD> night there was a huge hair-pulling, titty twisting fight between two
 DD> waitresses over who got to wait on us. And it wound up being the
 DD> hostess who took care of us. I learned later that the combatants - who
 DD> got red cards and sent off - were mother and daughter. Go figger.

That's sad that happened.  I have witnessed something similar before at
a regional restaurant (think a local Denny's-like place).  Embarrassing.

Pizza Hut was where I saw my first tabletop Space Invaders video game
back in the very early 80s.  Love at first sight. :D

 DD> My usual S & S order was from their $4 menu. A triple & fries. And as I
 DD> generally drink tap water with my meals - out the door for <$6 tip and
 DD> all.

The last time I was at a S&S was in Sevierville a year or so ago.  A
double steakburger, plain, and a good slab of fries with an orange
shake.  I don't remember the price as my friend was kind enough to pick
up the tab.

 DD> I've not been to my local Freddy's (in a former ARBY's) as my friends
 DD> have all told me that their prices are pretty stiff. I'll take a look
 DD> based on your estimate and see whass up.

It's been a year or so since I've been there so the prices may have
jumped quickly (like gas prices).

 DD> Panda Express I've been to - once. That was enough.

Same here.  It was decent enough food but the price was just too much.
I'd rather hit up my local buffet, which is just as good if not better,
and support a local business.

 DD> Petro Truck Stops have/had their Iron Skillet restaurants - which
 DD> were a favourite of mine when I was herding big rigs about the
 DD> countryside.

Mine too.  There's one on I-81 in Virginia that I really liked going to.
It was out in the middle of nowhere and was a welcome respite from the
long, boring drive through Virginia.

 DD> Petro's Chilli though .... has not grown into my range of territory.

I doubt it ever will.  It's a pretty small chain.  Their food is a bit
overpriced IMNSHO but it -is- pretty tasty.

Then again, everything is expensive these days.

 DD> ... Everyone likes ham and cheese shoved into some kind of bread.

I know I do. :D  I love ham and Cheddar cheese on a good rye bread.

I guess putting ham and cheese on a tortilla makes it "Mexican" ...

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Hot Ham And Cheese Tortillas
 Categories: Mexican, Meats
      Yield: 4 servings
 
      2 tb Mayonnaise/salad dressing
      1 ts Dried parsley flakes
      1 ts Prepared mustard
      4 ea 6" flour tortillas
      8 ea 1 oz. slices cooked ham
      2 c  Shredded cheddar cheese
 
  In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, parsley and mustard.  Spread on
  tortillas.  Arrange 2 slices of ham and a pile of cheese on top of
  each tortilla.  Rollup and secure with toothpick.
  
  Place on a microwave safe plate.  Cover with microwave safe paper
  towel. Cook on HIGH until heated through, about 30 seconds per
  tortilla.
 
MMMMM
 
-- Sean

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