BS: Greetings from a new Member

Subject: RE: BS: Greetings from a new Member
From: Rapparee
Date: 05 Apr 04 - 02:24 PM

Yes, true gourmands do.

Subject: RE: BS: Greetings from a new Member
From: Peace
Date: 05 Apr 04 - 01:59 PM

OK, Chicago dogs are AS good as steamies.

Actually, if yer really hungry, the Chicago dog tops a steamie. HOWEVER, do not even THINK of interpreting that as a 'giving up the fight' on my part. Nay, it is but an admission that the Chi dog is really good. I did not know about the order of putting stuff on it. Anyone know about that?

Subject: RE: BS: Greetings from a new Member
From: Ellenpoly
Date: 05 Apr 04 - 11:27 AM

Listen, just read "The Jungle" by Sinclair Lewis, and be reminded of what those tasty hot dogs are (were?) made of, and no matter where you're from and what food you champion, you'll want to rush to Rush Street and howl for the Best Chicago has to offer..xx...e

Subject: RE: BS: Greetings from a new Member
From: Rapparee
Date: 05 Apr 04 - 09:08 AM

No, brats are something else. We're talkin' hot dogs here -- weenies, if you will.

Subject: RE: BS: Greetings from a new Member
From: artbrooks
Date: 05 Apr 04 - 09:00 AM

Chicago hot dogs? Wisconsin brat wannabes.

Subject: RE: BS: Greetings from a new Member
From: wysiwyg
Date: 05 Apr 04 - 08:32 AM

brucie, now yer messin wid me.... Chicago Dogs only a 9.5? Nuts to you! At least a 15!

And Rapaire, politics? Ya gotta know em to love em. Beats a good wrangle anywhere else.

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: Greetings from a new Member
From: Big Mick
Date: 05 Apr 04 - 08:11 AM

First off, I am so pleased the Martin Gibson has joined the merry band of lunatics. I don't always agree, but I find this persons posts almost always interesting. Welcome Martin G, I am very happy that you are a member.

Now .... to the great debate. I have been on 4 continents and have sampled many variants and local versions, and I must tell you that I have never, .. I repeat .. never tasted anything close to a Chicago Dog. And usually those made in other cities miss the intricacies of EXACTLY HOW and in what order one must build this incredible creation. Chicargo is only about two hours away, and thanks to the irresponsible louts who are discussing this, I may have to slip away for the day for a Chicago Dog.

I consider meself a Canadian wannabe, so obviously I must take a ramble to Montreal for a steamie.

HEY JED MARUM!

I think it is time to swing into Toronto, grab our fellow Beef Brother Paul, and teach him the joys of a good old Irish ramble, waddya say? We can be in Montreal in a short while to try out these Montreal Steamies. I think we owe it to our Canadian friends to give these a fair evaluation. And fellas of our size are uniquely qualified.

Mick

Subject: RE: BS: Greetings from a new Member
From: Ellenpoly
Date: 05 Apr 04 - 04:16 AM

Hey, Martin Gibson, glad you decided to make the switch. And it almost frightens me that right off the bat I find myself having to agree with you!

I was born and raised in Chicago, first on the South Side, and later up in Evanston. I was weened on Chicago Hot Dogs, and I miss them like hell. I'm even considering a trip back there one of these fine days, something I haven't done in almost 30 years. I imagine I'm in for a shock at how much has changed...but I bet the Hot Dogs aren't one of them. At least I hope not. I might hold you personally responsible for this, MG.

Anyway, welcome aboard. Nasty curmudgeons who can hold their own in this crowd are to be admired, if not giggled at as well, but we all go down that road some time or 'nother...aloha..xx..e

Subject: RE: BS: Greetings from a new Member
From: el ted
Date: 05 Apr 04 - 03:42 AM

Greetings from sunny Hull in England.

Subject: RE: BS: Greetings from a new Member
From: CarolC
Date: 05 Apr 04 - 12:27 AM

Welcome to Mudcat membership, Martin Gibson.

Subject: RE: BS: Greetings from a new Member
From: Peace
Date: 05 Apr 04 - 12:11 AM

I spent many, many summers as a youth only 15 miles from St Jovite. Lovely area.

Subject: RE: BS: Greetings from a new Member
From: GUEST,1845
Date: 05 Apr 04 - 12:09 AM

Who you callin a coward guitarhead?

Subject: RE: BS: Greetings from a new Member
From: Peace
Date: 04 Apr 04 - 11:13 PM

Uncouth varlet, back.

Google   montreal steamies    and feast your eyes. I kid you not.

Subject: RE: BS: Greetings from a new Member
From: Rapparee
Date: 04 Apr 04 - 10:45 PM

Since these steamies come from Montreal, they must be French-Canadian cuisine, or even Quebecoise. I've eaten both, and like any other cuisine they range from the sublime to the ridiculous. I've eaten in both Montreal and Quebec, and I've enjoyed wonderful food in both places (also some that was not-so-wonderful). But never, anywhere, in Quebec Province, not in Montreal, not in St. Jean Port Jolie, not in Quebec, not in St. Anne de beaupre, not in St. Joviet, not at Mt. Tremblant, not ANYWHERE in the WHOLE PROVINCE, EVER, have I run across something called a "steamie."

You're making it up, you Chi dog, you!

Subject: RE: BS: Greetings from a new Member
From: Peace
Date: 04 Apr 04 - 10:38 PM

You guys are gangin' up on a steamie fan. OK, I'll up the ante to 9.5, and that's IT! Although I'll admit they are the best I ever ate in the USA.

But for sheer delight, a steamie.

Subject: RE: BS: Greetings from a new Member
From: GUEST,Chongo Chimp
Date: 04 Apr 04 - 10:32 PM

I'll give it to ya straight. Chicago hotdogs are the best. Gimmie a slug of scotch, a Cuban cigar, and a Chicago Dog and I'm happy as a Coney Island clam.

- Chongo Chimp

Subject: RE: BS: Greetings from a new Member
From: Rapparee
Date: 04 Apr 04 - 10:28 PM

MG is right, brucie. Chicago hot dogs are actually served to the warriors in Valhalla by scantily-clad Valkyries and to the gods and goddesses on Olympus. Somewhere in the bible it's stated that Hell is the only place without even a hope for a Chicago hot dog. Patrick Henry actually said, "Give me a Flukey's or give me death!"

There are many things about Chicago that are reprehensible, but they are more than compensated for by the hot dogs.

As the great Hoosier poet Kevin Kilmer wrote after his first visit to the Windy City:

"I think that I shall never eat
A dog like one bought on State Street.

A dog with mustard oh so yellow
And a poppy-seed bun, there's a good fellow!

Poems can be made in town or bog
But only Chi can make a dog!"

Subject: RE: BS: Greetings from a new Member
From: Once Famous
Date: 04 Apr 04 - 10:15 PM

Brucie

Chicago is absolutely world famous for it's hot dogs (pizza, too). Even Frank Sinatra mentioned "a Flukey's hot dog, Chicago is" in the My Kind of Town, Chicago is song to a refence to a famous hot dog stand that has been in business since 1927.

I think it was the food network who sometimes shows the program on regional food. Hot dogs were featured. Places like Nathan's in NYC, Gold Coast Dogs in Chicago, and other regional favorites were featured. Nowhere was there any mention of a Montral steamie.

For those who don't know, a true Chicago styule hot dog is a kosher dog on a steamed poppy seed bun. "With everything" means bright yellow mustard, neon green sweet pickle relish, finely chopped onions, kosher pickle, tomatoes, celery salt, and optional hot sport peppers. If you want ketchup you might be asked to leave the place or at the very least, ridiculed. This is taken so seriously that there is a correct order of application for the condiments.

Hot dog stands in Chicago and it's suburbs are way more popular than fast food chains. These places are constantly getting press in the newspapers for who is rated number one. Many books have been written on the topic.

Subject: RE: BS: Greetings from a new Member
From: Peace
Date: 04 Apr 04 - 09:07 PM

OK, I gotta be honest here. MG has his head where the sun don't shine on one thing: Chicago hot dogs. I will admit--no, declare--that on a scale of 0 (what the dog found on the street) and 10 (a Montreal steamie--available on St Lawrence Main) that Chicago has a dog that ranks 8, maybe 8 1/2. But he waxed poetic and rhapsodic over them. Just means he ain't gettin' out enough.

Sorry, Martin, it had to be said.

Bruce M

Subject: RE: BS: Greetings from a new Member
From: Raptor
Date: 04 Apr 04 - 08:37 PM

Welcome

Subject: RE: BS: Greetings from a new Member
From: Amos
Date: 04 Apr 04 - 08:07 PM

I actually wrote a book chapter once about how to operate a BS detector.

Glad you made the switch, Martin. You're Or-Right!

A

Subject: RE: BS: Greetings from a new Member
From: Ebbie
Date: 04 Apr 04 - 07:50 PM

"I carry in my pocket a bullshit detector that points at people or in the case here, at posters." I notice that you carry it in a spot convenient to yourself too.

Welcome to membership.

Subject: RE: BS: Greetings from a new Member
From: Rapparee
Date: 04 Apr 04 - 07:22 PM

Welcome, Martin. May your hot dogs and blues be Chicago, 'cause God knows the politics there and in the rest of Illinois are sad enough.

Subject: RE: BS: Greetings from a new Member
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 04 Apr 04 - 07:19 PM

BS Detector? It's all BS here!!
Welcome officially.
Quack!!
Geoff the Duck!

Subject: RE: BS: Greetings from a new Member
From: Little Hawk
Date: 04 Apr 04 - 07:19 PM

Since you are from Chicago, Martin, you might be able to help on the next Chongo Chimp story.

- LH

Subject: RE: BS: Greetings from a new Member
From: Mickey191
Date: 04 Apr 04 - 06:58 PM

Hi Martin, Does the BS detector work only at Mudcat?
Love to buy one for just walkin' around time. Be great if there was one in the voting booths. Make life easier. Welcome.

Subject: RE: BS: Greetings from a new Member
From: Peace
Date: 04 Apr 04 - 06:41 PM

I so wish I could rephrase that.

Subject: RE: BS: Greetings from a new Member
From: Peace
Date: 04 Apr 04 - 06:41 PM

My hair is falling out, so it often reaches the floor. Hello, Martin. I'm so happy I could kiss a cow's ass. I really am pleased you decided to 'join'. Chicargo, huh? Well, no one's perfect. Montreal, well, that's another story. I'm left of center--except when I'm right.

Subject: RE: BS: Greetings from a new Member
From: Little Hawk
Date: 04 Apr 04 - 06:19 PM

Ah-hah! Welcome, Martin. You will have lots of great opportunities to present your viewpoint here. By the way, I had really long hair back then too. It's medium long now. My own views are sort of radical.

- LH

Subject: RE: BS: Greetings from a new Member
From: Bill D
Date: 04 Apr 04 - 06:11 PM

well...for better or worse, I'm glad to see anyone be a member. You are definately not shy or retiring and are consistent in your curmudgeonliness....

(do be prepared for the PMs! *grin*)It can be an advantage or not, depending...and you DO get to do the "messages since last visit" and other handy toys!)

Subject: BS: Greetings from a new Member
From: Once Famous
Date: 04 Apr 04 - 06:03 PM

Martin Gibson, Mudcatter.

I have joined. Necessity has mandated that if I wish to share my opinions here that I have had to join in order to stop the phoniness and pure cowardice that some probably regular posters have attempted by posing as me and essentially pulling a guest identity switch.

For those of you who do not already know, my posting handle is derived from my two favorite vintage guitars in my collection, an old Martin D-18 and an old Gibson J-45.

I am from Chicago. I actively play bass, guitar, banjo, and sing and have for a long time. I used to be a very liberal hippie until I grew up. I am now about as moderate as they come pulling common sense from both the left and the right. I carry in my pocket a bullshit detector that points at people or in the case here, at posters. It's readings are usually pretty accurate.