Topic: PRE-ORDER LINK FOR THE NEW BOOK IS LIVE (Read 3538 times)

bk · « **on:** February 17, 2025, 12:17:12 AM »

Well, you've read the notes, the notes are waiting patiently for the pre-order link, and now it is time for you to post until the pre-ordered cows come home.

bk · « **Reply #1 on:** February 17, 2025, 12:19:14 AM »

And the word of the day is: ENRICHING!

George · « **Reply #2 on:** February 17, 2025, 12:47:46 AM »

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bk · « **Reply #3 on:** February 17, 2025, 01:54:16 AM »

Well, link will NOT be live and who knows for how long because Doug has refused to update the software he uses and he's on some ancient version they haven't supported for years and now it won't open at all. He said they changed things in the new version and he didn't want to learn it. Well, that's just plain silly and now this. So, I believe he'll upgrade and have to learn the new stuff, but for getting this link up he can just call them and have them talk him through it and he can write down whatever's different about it. That was my strong advice.

bk · « **Reply #4 on:** February 17, 2025, 02:00:09 AM »

In the meantime, you dear readers can, of course, order the book the other way by just going directly to PayPal.com, clicking on "send money" and putting in the total you're sending, which is $38 (includes priority postage) for the signed copy. It's easy as pie. Just make sure your address is showing and put what it's for. Many of you have done this many times. So, go.

Freddie · « **Reply #5 on:** February 17, 2025, 03:53:37 AM »

TOD: My current favorite hot dog is (or are?) the Pigs in a Blanket from the Brooklyn Diner on West 43rd Street near 7th Avenue. I don't know why they don't call them Franks in a Blanket, but they're made with high quality hot dogs.

I really loved Nathan's hot dogs, but just don't seem to be able to find a convenient Nathan's around here these days.

Freddie · « **Reply #6 on:** February 17, 2025, 03:55:35 AM »

Iris, it was great seeing you here in last night's posts. Continued health vibes.

Thanks for the SNL report.

Freddie · « **Reply #7 on:** February 17, 2025, 03:59:50 AM »

Here's the musical from the SNL show about 50 years of New York
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8GbTZ8v1-w

Given today's HHW TOD, is it coincidence that the SNL musical starts with John Mulaney calling out "Hot dogs and heroin, get your hot dogs and heroin here" describing NYC in the 1970s.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 17, 2025, 04:14:36 AM »

Good morning, all!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 17, 2025, 04:18:01 AM »

Annabelle and Stella have eaten their breakfast, but Thatch seems reluctant to leave the cat tree, where he lazes, flirts with me, and rolls about for tummy tickles and hugs. Some days, as a cat parent, I wonder how my two brothers and I ever survived our mother's crazy rages.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 17, 2025, 04:21:15 AM »

Today is vague. I do not have the energy to do the laundry, so that's on hold till tomorrow. I guess I will continue the iTunes cleanup.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 17, 2025, 04:24:24 AM »

DR George, thanks for the terrifying YouTube link. These Tennessee MAGA Morons - well, all Trump fanatics in political office, actually - should be executed or jailed for treason. Every day, the news on the Trump administration's crimes horrifies me.

Laura · « **Reply #12 on:** February 17, 2025, 04:46:12 AM »

Good morning.

Laura · « **Reply #13 on:** February 17, 2025, 04:48:26 AM »

TOD: My DH is from Chicago, so sometimes we'll go to the local Chicago hot dog stand. We haven't been there for a long time, though. They are very good, but I've never really loved hot dogs.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 17, 2025, 06:28:53 AM »

Hot dogs with mustard!

Jrand74 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 17, 2025, 06:31:30 AM »

Just ordered the new book.

singdaw · « **Reply #16 on:** February 17, 2025, 06:48:20 AM »

Quote from: Jrand74 on February 17, 2025, 06:28:53 AM

Hot dogs with mustard!

And onions!

singdaw · « **Reply #17 on:** February 17, 2025, 06:48:28 AM »

Good morning, friends.

singdaw · « **Reply #18 on:** February 17, 2025, 06:48:35 AM »

And others.

singdaw · « **Reply #19 on:** February 17, 2025, 06:49:02 AM »

Perhaps I'll watch the SNL anniversary show today.

singdaw · « **Reply #20 on:** February 17, 2025, 06:52:47 AM »

Congratulations on the great review, DR MichaelG!

singdaw · « **Reply #21 on:** February 17, 2025, 06:53:40 AM »

elmore3003 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 17, 2025, 06:57:45 AM »

In olden Middletown days, from sometime before I was old enough to know it existed to some time after I moved to NYC in 1979, there was a restaurant, Liberty, on Central Avenue in the downtown Middletown shopping/business district. I never ate there, so I can't say their menu was wonderful, but their famous takeout, their hot dogs, was beyond wonderful.

I've nevere tasted another one to compare to the Liberty's: it was more like a large Viennese sausage, and my family would call, place an order for 10-15, then drive down and pick them up. A Liberty hot dog "with everything" was essentially a chili dog, with mustard, possibly ketchup, chili, onions, and grated cheddar cheese. There were a bit of heaven for your tastebuds and I have never encountered one as wonderful ever since 1979.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #23 on:** February 17, 2025, 06:57:53 AM »

after seeing DR singdaw's report, I don't feel so cold.

Nine degrees headed for 21 degrees. But Petey the PT Cruiser would not start.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #24 on:** February 17, 2025, 06:59:17 AM »

I just googled "Middletown Ohio Liberty hotdog" and I found this chili recipe, supposedly from the Liberty's chef:

In a large heavy pot over medium heat add the following:
1 tablespoon oil
2 large onions finely chopped
¼ cup chili powder…1 tablespoon if kiddies are eating
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Cook about 5 minutes until you can smell the spices and onions are soft

Add
2 lbs of ground beef…double grind
Cook slowly until meat is not pink but not browned breaking up the meat to a fine mixture. You can use a potato masher if needed.
Cook about 10 to 15 minutes
Add:
1 15 oz can tomato sauce
1 1/2 to 2 cups of good beef broth
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 oz square unsweetened chocolate
2 bay leaves
1 can pinto chili beans**
1 tablespoon molasses or 1 heaping tablespoon dark brown sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
Simmer for about two hours then remove bay leaves.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #25 on:** February 17, 2025, 06:59:26 AM »

No mail today.

John G. · « **Reply #26 on:** February 17, 2025, 07:06:27 AM »

Good morning, all.

John G. · « **Reply #27 on:** February 17, 2025, 07:06:44 AM »

Slept mostly well.

singdaw · « **Reply #28 on:** February 17, 2025, 07:20:04 AM »

Let's all make that chili!

singdaw · « **Reply #29 on:** February 17, 2025, 07:20:31 AM »

Today is Presidents Day.

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