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[Jane]

I did discover that Chipotle is pronounced Chip-Oh-Tel and not Chi-Pottle.

You might have a hard time in sections of San Antonio. 

That said, I like the salad versions of what they do. Their tortillas are a big drawback.

I was in a San Diego coffee shop some 19 years ago, and it was a place I regularly visited after the workday was over on USS Kitty Hawk (my "home", as it were). 

One day, they had a fine-looking selection of croissants.  I ordered my coffee and told the young lady I also wanted a "croissant".  I pronounced it the French way (kwah-'sant).

She looked at my oddly, and asked me to say it again.  She asked me then to point to what I wanted.  "Oh," she exclaimed, "you want a cross'-unt!"

[ChasSmith]

Did you ask for a Margarita with Te-KWEE-lah?  (as pronounced by the inspector's wife in Hitchcock's Frenzy)

[ChasSmith]

Sad news to report. My friend Peggy died last night.

Very sorry.

[John G.]

Did you ask for a Margarita with Te-KWEE-lah?  (as pronounced by the inspector's wife in Hitchcock's Frenzy)

I adore that scene. Followed by the look on her face when she takes a  sip.

[Jennifer]

Kidney stone related vibes and other health vibes to DR Danise. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[Jennifer]

!  !  !  !  !  BELATED HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DR JENNIFER  !  !  !  !  !

Thanks!

[Jennifer]

I did discover that Chipotle is pronounced Chip-Oh-Tel and not Chi-Pottle.

I would have pronounced it chi-poht-lay

[Jennifer]

I did discover that Chipotle is pronounced Chip-Oh-Tel and not Chi-Pottle.

Folks here in Oakland pronounce it "Chee-poat'- lay".  In Spanish, I think the next to the last syllable of any word is the one that carries emphasis.  The last syllable is "lay" or "leh".

This is also how I would pronounce it

[Jennifer]

DR JohnG I am also very sorry to hear about Peggy.

[Jennifer]

I guess i should erase my two chipotle posts now

[Laura]

I'm sorry, John G. I am glad she was not in pain."

[Laura]

Hey, Dan -- Go to Chipotle and order a burrito with a jall-AP-a-noe.

[Ron Pulliam]

I did discover that Chipotle is pronounced Chip-Oh-Tel and not Chi-Pottle.

Folks here in Oakland pronounce it "Chee-poat'- lay".  In Spanish, I think the next to the last syllable of any word is the one that carries emphasis.  The last syllable is "lay" or "leh".

I stand (though I am actually sitting) corrected--Chee-poat'- lay is the proper pronunciation. 

Don't ask me about the faces I got from behind the counter when I tried to order Tor-Tillahs.

Well, if "flotilla" is pronounced that way, it stands to reason "tortilla" would be, as well! 

[John G.]

I think "flotilla" should be flow-TEE-ya. That sounds better.

[Ron Pulliam]

I think "flotilla" should be flow-TEE-ya. That sounds better.

But wouldn't that ruin a song or two....especially Berlin's "A Sailor's Not A Sailor (Till A Sailor's Been Tattooed)":

"I sailed in a flotilla with Dewey in Manila;
"I'm a new recruit at the Brooklyn Navy Yard".

[ArnoldMBrockman]

The Best Mexican Food I've Ever Experienced was at EL PARADOR -East 34th Street,New York City

[ArnoldMBrockman]

John G-So Sorry About Your Friend

[John G.]

I think "flotilla" should be flow-TEE-ya. That sounds better.

But wouldn't that ruin a song or two....especially Berlin's "A Sailor's Not A Sailor (Till A Sailor's Been Tattooed)":

"I sailed in a flotilla with Dewey in Manila;
"I'm a new recruit at the Brooklyn Navy Yard".

You had to bring logic into it. 

[John G.]

John G-So Sorry About Your Friend

Thank you, and thank you, all. I am having trouble concentrating this afternoon, as you can guess.

[elmore3003]

TOD:

CD -- "That's Entertainment: A Celebration of the MGM Film Musical" -- John Wilson and his orchestra (absolutely phenomenal recording)

DVD -- "The Couch" (don't ask me why...it's a compulsion).

John Wilson's one of the best. His next recording will bw a Rodgers & Hammerstein album with Sierra Boggess and Julian Ovendon and I don't know who all else.  I suppose Kim will be on it. She's one of his faves. I hope to see him in Dublin.

[Cillaliz]

Thanks for the birthday wishes DR Cillaliz!  Btw do you and your mom have your favorites yet on DWTS?  I think mine is Mark and Katherine. Although I really like many of the ones that are left.

Do you like the dance off? I think the idea of it isn't bad. But in most cases  it pretty much seals the deal for the worse dancer.

DR Jennifer,
I'm not as into it this time, but am watching because....well because Mom is still into it.  We both like Katherine the best. But there are lots of good dancers.  Mom really doesn't like Maks, so she cheers against him no matter who his partner is, lol.

I think the dance off is good at this point in the season.  It does seal the fate of the worst dancer, but part of this is a dancing contest, so that's not a bad thing

[Cillaliz]

I did discover that Chipotle is pronounced Chip-Oh-Tel and not Chi-Pottle.

Folks here in Oakland pronounce it "Chee-poat'- lay".  In Spanish, I think the next to the last syllable of any word is the one that carries emphasis.  The last syllable is "lay" or "leh".

I was about to write the same thing. I believe this is correct in Spanish

[elmore3003]

The orchestra parts have begun to roll in! I see a lot of taping in my future.

[Cillaliz]

I did discover that Chipotle is pronounced Chip-Oh-Tel and not Chi-Pottle.

Folks here in Oakland pronounce it "Chee-poat'- lay".  In Spanish, I think the next to the last syllable of any word is the one that carries emphasis.  The last syllable is "lay" or "leh".

I stand (though I am actually sitting) corrected--Chee-poat'- lay is the proper pronunciation. 

Don't ask me about the faces I got from behind the counter when I tried to order Tor-Tillahs.

Or as my mother says tor-tillias

[Cillaliz]

I guess i should erase my two chipotle posts now

Nah, they add to the number and you aren't the only one who posted before reading on

[Cillaliz]

DR John G, so sorry about your friend

[Cillaliz]

Ok, time to go back to work.  I'm really not in the mood today.  Edith hurt her back and went home at noon, so we cancelled one appointment because we don't have her to interpret.  The other is a piece of cake.  I have a ton of work to do, but am really spent.  I'm finding I do better to just forget accomplishing things on Friday afternoon and work for a half day on the weekend instead. 

[Cillaliz]

This afternoon is opening day at the friends of the library book lover's book sale.   I got off the board about 6-8 months ago, but agreed to work the sale.  Board members are to be there at 5:30 and the doors open at 6:00.  I plan to get there by 5:30 so I can do a little pre-shopping.  I don't think they'll mind
 

[Cillaliz]

I have to work the sale on Sunday too, but tonight is the zoo.  everyone wants to get in there and shop like crazy. They act like all the books will be gone right away.  Heck, all the books won't even be out on the first day.

 We literally had 10,000 boxes of books last year. I'm sure there were thousands of books that were recycled after the last day (when books are free). It's sad to see the books be destroyed, but after a week long sale and an entire day when you can just go in and have whatever you want for free, there isn't much choice.

[TCB]

Happy Belated Birthday Wishes to DR Jennifer!