Beat the Current

jfilip: 28th Jul 2006 - 16:08 GMT

I haven't been over the bridge in years. I kind of miss it. Although nothing can beat the feeling of being a little kid driving over there. The drive on the bridge was better than being in Port Huron anytime.

Last month my parents went across the river on a Sunday to hitup the Cracker Barrel for breakfast. The US Customs officer actually asked them why they weren't in church. Masking outrage, they told him that they had gone the Sunday before. I kind of wish they had've been asked to pull over for further inspection just to hear about what kind of rage my Dad would have pulled out on them.

zagg: 30th Jul 2006 - 15:27 GMT

It is funny that you mention the Cracker Barrel--- as on the day of these photographs: that was the sole reason for us going over the river to the US. The Custom officer asked us why we were going to the CB instead of Tim Hortons. *shakes head*

jfilip: 1st Aug 2006 - 14:21 GMT

Pfft. Tim Hortons is just shitty coffee, 'coffee-related' products, and donuts. The Cracker Barrel is an EXPERIENCE! Biscuits! 'Old' wooden barrel checkers! Candy store!

I ate many meals in Cracker Barrel's on many family drives to Florida as a kid so it's a special place for me... I've only been to the Port Huron location once and that was a long time ago just after it first opened up.

EvilGentleman: 1st Aug 2006 - 16:45 GMT

I love Tim Horton's, but then again, I hate coffee, so I focus on their true specialty - doughnuts!

zagg: 3rd Aug 2006 - 12:29 GMT

jfilip: I have been to that Cracker Barrel location I would say 3 times unless I ever went there as a kid (when did it open up?). Their cider is deadly (in a good way) but my goodness... a bottomless pink lemonade? rub my tummy with delight!

EvilGentleman: have you ever had one of their 'hot smoothies' --- sort of strange and weird creatures.

jfilip: 3rd Aug 2006 - 13:17 GMT

I believe it opened up in the mid-90's. I remember going over there with the family as it was a big deal.

zagg: 3rd Aug 2006 - 15:04 GMT

+ I'm a vegetarian so the things that I want are either sides or on the kiddie meal --- which means I usually leave the restaurant part paying less than $4 and being completely full.

EvilGentleman: 3rd Aug 2006 - 15:11 GMT

First off, I must say that I have never experienced a Cracker Barrel, except for the Kraft Cheese with that name.

I have to admit I have no clue what a smoothie is, but I realize it is some sort of a drink, unless you are talking about a bald man or a woman who has just shaved her... um... never mind.

zagg: 3rd Aug 2006 - 15:40 GMT

EG: definition from websters.com: smoothie : a creamy beverage made of fruit blended with juice, milk, or yogurt --- except Tim Horton's has a HOT SMOOTHIE they sell --- including during this amazingly hot summer.

EvilGentleman: 3rd Aug 2006 - 16:40 GMT

Oh. Well, if I want juice and dairy products blended together, I'll opt for a CreamSicle any time. I have an aversion to all forms of hot liquids, period. I hate coffee, tea, hot chocolate, soups, stews, hot grease dripping from a donair (I love donairs, but only once they have been properly drained), blood of fresh-slaughtered innocents, etc. The only exception I will occasionaly make is Neo-Citran, and only if required for a really bad cold. I see it the same way I see Buckley's cough syrup: disgusting, yet effective.