Early Morning Thread 2/1/15: Just One Meal, KC [krakatoa]

Heading to K.C. Mo. later today.

First time there. If you could only eat one meal in K.C., or between there and the airport, what would it be?

That, and other things, on this morning's open thread.

Posted by: Open Blogger at 07:31 AM

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1 Hello

Posted by: HobbsRevenge at February 01, 2015 07:33 AM (kMpfN)

2 Good Morning Morons. Today is Sunday, February 01, 2015. On this day in 1978 director Roman Polanski skipped bail and fled the United States to France after pleading guilty to charges of having sex with a 13-year-old girl. To this day France refuses to extradite this child rapist.

Posted by: Vic at February 01, 2015 07:33 AM (wlDny)

3 Republicans will hold a vote this week to repeal Obamacare after which Obama will veto it.

http://is.gd/vSmfBb

Posted by: Vic at February 01, 2015 07:33 AM (wlDny)

4 NYC is now asking whether moms giving birth are male or female.

http://is.gd/Rta0bV

Posted by: Vic at February 01, 2015 07:34 AM (wlDny)

5 A judge has ordered a funeral home to return Lee Harvy Oswald's casket to his brother after they illegally sold it.

http://is.gd/oB44u9

Posted by: Vic at February 01, 2015 07:34 AM (wlDny)

6 Hi ho , hi ho, it's off to work we go....

Posted by: dr kill at February 01, 2015 07:34 AM (emnRW)

7 Sniper is still killing everything at the box office.

http://is.gd/nNvgnI

Posted by: Vic at February 01, 2015 07:34 AM (wlDny)

8 Obama's terrorist friends call for jihad in Egypt.

http://is.gd/cM7yZU

Posted by: Vic at February 01, 2015 07:34 AM (wlDny)

9 The NFL is getting millions in subsidies from the beleaguered taxpayers,

http://is.gd/ZWIFjp

Posted by: Vic at February 01, 2015 07:35 AM (wlDny)

10 Obama treats reporters like enemies of the State.

http://is.gd/2wNMBJ

Posted by: Vic at February 01, 2015 07:35 AM (wlDny)

11 Ramirez

http://is.gd/fyGRmw

Posted by: Vic at February 01, 2015 07:35 AM (wlDny)

12 The Daily Deals

http://is.gd/k5Ftt6

That's it for today folks.

Posted by: Vic at February 01, 2015 07:35 AM (wlDny)

13 Not much out there today.

Posted by: Vic at February 01, 2015 07:37 AM (wlDny)

14 Thank You Vic!

Posted by: Fewenuff at February 01, 2015 07:37 AM (zPNX5)

15 Do they have Vegan BBQ in K.C.?

Posted by: Redshirt at February 01, 2015 07:37 AM (Ae09I)

16 Missouri meal? Probably a nice steak while a protestor sits 18 inches from you and stares the whole meal.

Posted by: AE at February 01, 2015 07:38 AM (+ft6G)

17 4 NYC is now asking whether moms giving birth are male or female.

Maybe the decrepit old Republican Party could be replaced by the Not Absolutely Bugfuck Crazy Party.

Posted by: Cloyd Freud, Unemployed at February 01, 2015 07:39 AM (lG2E3)

18 Plenty of BBQ around Krak. Just ask someone at the airport.

Posted by: HH at February 01, 2015 07:40 AM (Ce4DF)

19 2
Good Morning Morons. Today is Sunday, February 01, 2015. On this day in
1978 director Roman Polanski skipped bail and fled the United States to
France after pleading guilty to charges of having sex with a 13-year-old
girl. To this day France refuses to extradite this child rapist.

Posted by: Vic at February 01, 2015 07:33 AM (wlDny)

It wasn't rape rape. So what's the big deal? White cracker wanted it.

Posted by: Whoppie at February 01, 2015 07:41 AM (0FSuD)

20 Morning...

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at February 01, 2015 07:41 AM (i3623)

21 19 It wasn't rape rape. So what's the big deal? White cracker wanted it.

Posted by: Whoppie at February 01, 2015 07:41 AM (0FSuD)

That is pretty close to the truth. IIRC the girl's mother actually brought her to him.

Posted by: Vic at February 01, 2015 07:42 AM (wlDny)

22 In KC several times when I worked for a certain major wireless company HQ'd just across the state line. Don't remember going and eating any place special though.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at February 01, 2015 07:43 AM (i3623)

23 Biscuits and gravy with eggs, toast, orange juice, coffee and 1/2 hamburger from last night....then it's time for lunch.

Posted by: Killerdog at February 01, 2015 07:44 AM (vntmB)

24 "Obama treats reporters like enemies of the State."

They aren't?

Posted by: HH at February 01, 2015 07:44 AM (Ce4DF)

25 So many good barbeque places here in KC. Smaller the better in my opinion. Although you do have Gates, Arthur Bryant's, Jack Stack, etc. But I love the smaller places.

Posted by: KansasCity at February 01, 2015 07:45 AM (Vvz5F)

26 DAY 817

646 to go (719 to Inauguration Day 2017)

Muzzies, Marxists, Maoists, Mau-Maus, MFM's, Moochelle, McCain's, McConnell's, machiavellian Mississippi mudslingers, McAuliffe's, Maduro's, MIRV's, Mexifornians, menacing Mozillan 'mo's, Mugwumps, mutants, malcontents, malthusians, maniacs, malignant medical mandates, martial law, miscreants, microagressors, minions, maladjusted masochistic multiculturalists, momzers, mamalukes, mooks, mopes, mariuoli, meeskeits, maricons, marauders, malodorous militants, menstruating mons veneri, malfunctioning Moron microsites and miscellaneous meshugas notwithstanding.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 01, 2015 07:45 AM (CMkNk)

27 That is pretty close to the truth. IIRC the girl's mother actually brought her to him.

Posted by: Vic at February 01, 2015 07:42 AM (wlDny)

Yeah, mom wanted her to get a contract. She was drugged an anally raped, so the asshole gets no credit.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 01, 2015 07:46 AM (0FSuD)

28 21 That is pretty close to the truth. IIRC the girl's mother actually brought her to him.
Posted by: Vic at February 01, 2015 07:42 AM (wlDny)

Guys, seriously. The girl was raped. The mother ought to be charged with child endangerment and Roman Polanski deserves to be decapitated with a rusty hacksaw.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 01, 2015 07:47 AM (CMkNk)

29
The one sure way Polanski can get off (no pun), "penetration while Islamic."

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 01, 2015 07:48 AM (CMkNk)

30
Heading to K.C. Mo. later today.

First time there. If you could only eat one meal in K.C., or between there and the airport, what would it be?

Lexington, NC for the Q. Pass through CLT, I'll drive you up. Wait, it's Sunday, everyone is closed.

Never Mind

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 01, 2015 07:49 AM (0FSuD)

31 23
Biscuits and gravy with eggs, toast, orange juice, coffee and 1/2 hamburger from last night....then it's time for lunch.

Posted by: Killerdog at February 01, 2015 07:44 AM (vntmB)

You know what are surprisingly good? Pillsbury frozen buttermilk biscuits.
I got some at Costco for hunt club. They were a hit.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 01, 2015 07:52 AM (0FSuD)

32 The only reason Polanski is alive is that girls father is a useless pussy.

Posted by: Redshirt at February 01, 2015 07:52 AM (Ae09I)

33 27 Yeah, mom wanted her to get a contract. She was drugged an anally raped, so the asshole gets no credit.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 01, 2015 07:46 AM (0FSuD)

He did all of it multiple counts. He plea bargained it down to unlawful sex with a minor and then skipped out when he found out that he would be deported.

Posted by: Vic at February 01, 2015 07:53 AM (wlDny)

34 Why would I pick anything but BBQ ribs in Kansas City?

Posted by: Con Reeder at February 01, 2015 07:53 AM (sguue)

35 34
Why would I pick anything but BBQ ribs in Kansas City?

Posted by: Con Reeder at February 01, 2015 07:53 AM (sguue)

Cause you have never been to NC? Just guessing.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 01, 2015 07:55 AM (0FSuD)

36 The last time I ate in KC it was BBQ. I like Gates, but just about everyplace is good. Though I have never ate at OK Joes. Burnt Ends now that is some fine BBQ.

Posted by: Budahmon at February 01, 2015 07:55 AM (vcSri)

37 BBQ in KC
http://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/diners-drive-ins-and-dives/900/kansas-city-barbecue-tour.html

I'd start with this list and find my happy.

Posted by: tired at February 01, 2015 07:58 AM (adOUE)

38 When you drug a 13 year old girl and sodomize her something is dreadfully wrong inside your head. I don't care about his little wife being brutally murdered by the Manson's...the guy his sick...sick...sick. He is a pedophile.

Posted by: Budahmon at February 01, 2015 07:58 AM (vcSri)

39 The thing I was never able to understand was why the French are sheltering him. I suspect some money changed hands.

Posted by: Vic at February 01, 2015 08:01 AM (wlDny)

40
Morning horde,

We replaced my wife's car this last week with a 2001 Volvo V70 wagon. It's in very good condition, everything works except a couple small things we've already purchased the replacement parts for. Less than 60k miles on rebuilt transmission, and engine. New brakes all around. Body is in great shape....just one ding where the previous, (and original), owner had a run in with one of Bambi's family members. No rust. Even the interior is in great shape.

It's got a turbo charged V5....that aint a typo.

One problem I'm working on though is a very rough idle, especially as the engine warms up. After much research, it appears the ETM is wonked up. Now, they can be replaced, though the part is a tad spendy, and we'll eventually do this. In the meantime though, I intend to give it a thorough cleaning.

Anyone out there have experience with this? The procedure looks simple enough.....some swear by it, others claim it's a waste of time. Investing an hour or so of my time on the cheap n' easy fix seems a good way to start. Questions......anything in particular to look out for, or give extra attention too?

The ETM doesn't even have to be fully removed to be cleaned, and I intend to be very careful with the use of solvents, having seen some strong solvents actually dissolve plastic parts, sealing surfaces, and gaskets.

Thanks in advance for any helpful pointers, or tips!

Posted by: Sticky Wicket at February 01, 2015 08:02 AM (0IhFx)

41 39 The thing I was never able to understand was why the French are sheltering him. I suspect some money changed hands.
Posted by: Vic at February 01, 2015 08:01 AM (wlDny)

They also sheltered Ira Einhorn for about 30 years as well. Leftist professor at Penn who hacked up his wife in '77 and then split to France. I think he was finally extradited a few years ago? Lemme see . . .

Yes. And he's got the perfect leftist pedigree. Rotting in jail as we speak.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ira_Einhorn

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 01, 2015 08:07 AM (CMkNk)

42 Several years ago one of my Nieces was moving away from the KC area and we had a going away party for her. So her siblings and friends got BBQ from different restaurants. So it would be say burnt ends from Oklahoma Joe's, ribs from Gates etc.

Man that was one tasty party, let me tell ya.

Posted by: HH at February 01, 2015 08:08 AM (Ce4DF)

43 42 Man that was one tasty party, let me tell ya.
Posted by: HH at February 01, 2015 08:08 AM (Ce4DF)

If the common denominator is meat applied to fire, how bad could it be?

But the question is how good can it get, and so the debate rages. Like how many licks to the center of the Tootsie Pope (the world may never know . . .) ?

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 01, 2015 08:10 AM (CMkNk)

44 >>> It's got a turbo charged V5....that aint a typo.

I'd always assumed the five cylinder was an inline.

Sorry, don't even know what an ETM is, never mind how to clean it.

Posted by: fluffy at February 01, 2015 08:10 AM (Ua6T/)

45 "39
The thing I was never able to understand was why the French are sheltering him. I suspect some money changed hands.

Posted by: Vic at February 01, 2015 08:01 AM (wlDny)"

The same reason they sheltered Ira Einhorn for years and made Mumia abu Jamar an honorary citizen.

They are assholes.

Posted by: Obnoxious A-Hole at February 01, 2015 08:11 AM (KDbAT)

46 Sticky wicket

A cheap fix for a rough runner may be Sea Foam or Marvel Mystery Oil. I've had good luck in the past getting more out of cheap find motors using them. And the downside of trying is low.

Posted by: Redshirt at February 01, 2015 08:12 AM (Ae09I)

47 I liked the burnt ends plate at Haywood's.

Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at February 01, 2015 08:14 AM (V70Uh)

48
I lived in KC for ten years (I left about 20 years ago). My favorite restaurant then was The Plaza III Steakhouse in the Plaza. It's a little dated now but I still go back when I can and order the prime rib. It's the best I've ever had.

Posted by: Gpquartano at February 01, 2015 08:14 AM (q5zn/)

49 Morning all.

I got nothing.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 01, 2015 08:15 AM (nzKvP)

50

Haiku, Hawaii
is the warmest in the land
at 72

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 01, 2015 08:15 AM (CMkNk)

51 Well I don't know about KC but tonight I am sure I will have my wife's favorite meal: Take Out

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 01, 2015 08:15 AM (nzKvP)

52 Vulva V-5...

You tubes has some how to-s that ought to help.

Posted by: Fewenuff at February 01, 2015 08:16 AM (zPNX5)

53 49 Morning all.

I got nothing.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 01, 2015 08:15 AM (nzKvP)

And nothin's plenty for me. Morning, Doc Porgy!

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 01, 2015 08:16 AM (CMkNk)

54 52 Vulva V-5...

You tubes has some how to-s that ought to help.
Posted by: Fewenuff at February 01, 2015 08:16 AM (zPNX5)

I was going to mention the sexual innuendo in the Volvo post, but thought better of it. Thanks.

PS - innuendo sounds like an Italian suppository.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 01, 2015 08:17 AM (CMkNk)

55 I'd always assumed the five cylinder was an inline.
Sorry, don't even know what an ETM is, never mind how to clean it.

Posted by: fluffy at February 01, 2015 08:10 AM

I thought so, too. And the answer is: inline-5 FTW!

Could be SW is thinking of the ECM, dat ol' module what controls the engine. Just thinking about one -- on any car -- makes me lust for mechanical distributors.

The problem with new cars is that they have too many parts that can't be repaired with a hammer or adjustable wrench.

Posted by: MrScribbler at February 01, 2015 08:20 AM (P8YHq)

56 Depends on what kind of food:
- Breakfast I'd recommend Biscuit Topper at The Corner Caf� in Riverside. It's just off of I-29 south of the airport.
- Lunch or Dinner: BBQ, there are tons of places. I like Jack Stack BBQ downtown near Union Station. There are also several good Mexican joints on Southwest Blvd.

Posted by: Matt at February 01, 2015 08:23 AM (fbQjN)

57 A reminder, what we are pleased to refer to as a "New York Strip Steak" was heretofore called a Kansas City Strip Steak. With eggs, it makes a fine breakfast.

Posted by: Stringer Davis at February 01, 2015 08:24 AM (xq1UY)

58 You know the sad thing?

Poor ole JJ can't have no pork!

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 01, 2015 08:24 AM (0FSuD)

59 I woke up one morning with a head-splitting hangover and said, I know !!.. I'll design a V5 !!!

Posted by: Alcoholic Volvo Engineer at February 01, 2015 08:25 AM (Fh+WR)

60 I have a Volvo sitting out by the garage I got for free. Needs new ball joints that have been delivered. But I need some inspiration to get out in the garage and install them.

Posted by: Redshirt at February 01, 2015 08:25 AM (Ae09I)

61 Oklahoma Joe's is now Joe's Kansas City. Always good. Just had the burnt ends from Haywards yesterday. Very good!

Posted by: Just a deb at February 01, 2015 08:26 AM (Ak7lw)

62
We had boneless beef ribeye from Whole Paycheck last night, fried in a hot cast iron pan and finished in the oven. And a big salad.

Can't beat that.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 01, 2015 08:26 AM (CMkNk)

63 Watching the Old Firm Scottish League Cup semi-final right now. Today's NFL can only dream of an atmosphere like this.

Posted by: KGB at February 01, 2015 08:26 AM (rZNF4)

64 58 Poor ole JJ can't have no pork!
Posted by: Nip Sip at February 01, 2015 08:24 AM (0FSuD)

Have, no. Get, YES!

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 01, 2015 08:27 AM (CMkNk)

65 >>> The problem with new cars is that they have too many parts that can't be repaired with a hammer or adjustable wrench.

I had to get electronic fuel sensors replaced in order to pass inspection, as it was triggering the 'Check Engine' light. The part wasn't all that expensive, it was the labor cost of the mechanic removing the back seat to get to it.

The car has three odometer settings, so I don't really need the gas gauge to work.

Posted by: fluffy at February 01, 2015 08:27 AM (Ua6T/)

66 Old timey distributors were the reason I became a fan of WD40.

Posted by: Redshirt at February 01, 2015 08:28 AM (Ae09I)

67 Twinkles is in the WaPo today with a half-hearted plea to award the Emocrat convention to Philly. The funny part is how reflexively and immediately he ties "American Values" to identity politics, first citing that old racist LBJ and the Civil Rights Act he was forced into signing, then going to Ghey Marriage and War on Wimmin issues as the "central issues" of American politics. Forget about looming bankruptcy, the advance of Satans armies and the Dark Ages of civilization, forget about wars breaking out all over-- uh, uh.. America has a pay equity gap!

Except it doesn't. But Chris says "who cares!!" It'll all make for good "stagecraft", he says, and the serfs will be excited!

http://wapo.st/1Dkzy5R

Posted by: MTF at February 01, 2015 08:28 AM (6RbuA)

68 JJ Just fried up some pork sausage, about 50% fat. Pretty hot, SC local

Man, is there some place you can go and get an exemption?

When wife wakes up eggs!

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 01, 2015 08:29 AM (0FSuD)

69 60 Posted by: Redshirt at February 01, 2015 08:25 AM (Ae09I)

He said "ball joints." (**Beavis/Butthead tittering**)

Actually, I remember being about 15 or 16 and helping my dad replace the ball joints on the 1970 Plymouth Fury II. The car was parked on a Brooklyn side street, with cars and the occasional low life drifting past.

Aside from the atmosphere, I think the sophistication of today's cars all but eliminates the ability for the average guy to do this kind of thing by himself.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 01, 2015 08:29 AM (CMkNk)

70 Prospective Juror Has Sympathy For Boston Marathon Bomber Tsarnaev, Maybe He Just Made A Really Bad Mistake

Weasel Zippers

Yes I am sure. I hope my daughters bring home a boy just like him?????

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 01, 2015 08:30 AM (nzKvP)

71 68 Posted by: Nip Sip at February 01, 2015 08:29 AM (0FSuD)

I hate to disappoint you and the fellow hordelings, but I am not strictly kosher. So bring on the "traif" baby!

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 01, 2015 08:31 AM (CMkNk)

72 Eating in Kansas City?

Applebees. Thank me later.

Posted by: Moonbat_One at February 01, 2015 08:31 AM (LISqP)

73
I'd always assumed the five cylinder was an inline.

Sorry, don't even know what an ETM is, never mind how to clean it.

Posted by: fluffy at February 01, 2015 08:10 AM (Ua6T/)
Oops. I meant to type 'inline'. That'll teach me to post anything before coffee.

The ETM is an electrically actuated throttle body, with throttle position sensor bolted on the side. ETM stands for "Electronic Throttle Module". A bit more research....Volvo has a service bulletin out on this problem, and the fix is to clean the ETM. Some mechanics have suggested the part is faulty, and Volvo was running out the 100k mile warranty clock so they wouldn't have to foot the bill for replacements.

Posted by: Sticky Wicket at February 01, 2015 08:31 AM (0IhFx)

74 In my opinion, Oklahoma Joe's (the original restaurant in the gas station) is worth the experience. Jack Stack's in the Plaza is excellent too.

I found Gates and Arthur Bryant to be overrated tourist traps leaning on their names.

Posted by: Eric at February 01, 2015 08:32 AM (LiN1N)

75 Suspicious bag at GWB bus station held 1,000 condoms

Shit so that is where I left it?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 01, 2015 08:32 AM (nzKvP)

76 Actually, I remember being about 15 or 16 and helping my dad replace the
ball joints on the 1970 Plymouth Fury II. The car was parked on a
Brooklyn side street, with cars and the occasional low life drifting
past.

This and computers. You need the company computer to fix anything.

I just sold my 1976 FJ 40. No computer anywhere.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 01, 2015 08:33 AM (0FSuD)

77 Well, according to FlightRadar24 there isn't a single airliner in the air. Anywhere. In the world.

All else is correct and up to date on the site. Wonder what's going on with it.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at February 01, 2015 08:33 AM (i3623)

78 Oh, and JJ I had that car. Big V-8 would go like hell.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 01, 2015 08:34 AM (0FSuD)

79 70 Yes I am sure. I hope my daughters bring home a boy just like him?????
Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 01, 2015 08:30 AM (nzKvP)

My old school Italian friend has one daughter who is bisexual and another that is dating a black guy.

You can imagine.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 01, 2015 08:35 AM (CMkNk)

80 My old school Italian friend has one daughter who is bisexual and another that is dating a black guy.

You can imagine.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 01, 2015 08:35 AM (CMkNk)

I assume he drinks heavily?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 01, 2015 08:36 AM (nzKvP)

81 @stickywicket I had a 99 v70r and spent about 3k chasing down something that ended up being a leak in the intake tract. There are lots of plastic pieces and there are bellows joints. Mine had a split in the bellows that you couldn't see right away. Pull all of them off and check there are no splits in the bellows.

Posted by: blaster at February 01, 2015 08:36 AM (Rx8ML)

82 One of the reasons I spend the time to keep my older cars running. I hate a fucking car nagging me to put my seat belt on.

Posted by: Redshirt at February 01, 2015 08:37 AM (Ae09I)

83 @77

They are flying like shit around CLT

http://tinyurl.com/8lwsg

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 01, 2015 08:37 AM (0FSuD)

84 Fogo De CHAO Brazilian steakhouse or Fiorello's Jack Stack BBQ.

Slap yer mama, both places.

Posted by: Rafe at February 01, 2015 08:38 AM (No2tg)

85 OK Joe's is nowhere near the KC airport. Smokebox BBQ Cafe is a quick cab-ride away. The closest "really good" (I hate to say "best" because it's highly subjective) is Smokehouse Bar-B-Que, and that's about 20 minutes away.

Posted by: Manolo at February 01, 2015 08:39 AM (myV+q)

86 78 Oh, and JJ I had that car. Big V-8 would go like hell.
Posted by: Nip Sip at February 01, 2015 08:34 AM (0FSuD)

The prequel to that story:

Dad's first car was the immortal 1961 Chevy Impala. Round about 1973, he was all set to buy one of the first Toyota models, but momma insisted on a big car for the safety. So he got the Fury. IIRC, it had this gigantic alarm in it because the previous owner sold cigarettes (not sure if he was a smuggler!).

At any rate, the car got less than 10 miles a gallon on a good day. And wouldn't you know it; a week after he got the car, they Yom Kippur War broke out and gas went from $.30 a gallon to $.75 a gallon. He was furious (no pun).

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 01, 2015 08:39 AM (CMkNk)

87 Pick a BBQ spot in KC, go. See what you think. http://kansascity.about.com/od/restaurants/tp/BBQTopPicks.htm

OK Joe's and Jacks Stacks were pretty good, but I also like the vibe at the original Arthur Bryants

Posted by: Jeffrey Carter (@pointsnfigures) at February 01, 2015 08:39 AM (LnE5F)

88 if you are going to pick one major in college, what should it be?
http://pointsandfigures.com/2015/02/01/the-most-important-business-major-marketing/

Posted by: Jeffrey Carter (@pointsnfigures) at February 01, 2015 08:40 AM (LnE5F)

89 80 I assume he drinks heavily?
Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 01, 2015 08:36 AM (nzKvP)

Between Sicilian hand gestures under his chin.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 01, 2015 08:40 AM (CMkNk)

90 if you are going to pick one major in college, what should it be?
http://pointsandfigures.com/2015/02/01/the-most-important-business-major-marketing/
Posted by: Jeffrey Carter (@pointsnfigures) at February 01, 2015 08:40 AM (LnE5F)

Girls panties. And I say that because as a young moron I missed that major when I was young. Sigh

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 01, 2015 08:41 AM (nzKvP)

91 88 if you are going to pick one major in college, what should it be?
http://pointsandfigures.com/2015/02/01/the-most-important-business-major-marketing/
Posted by: Jeffrey Carter (@pointsnfigures) at February 01, 2015 08:40 AM (LnE5F)

Fuck college. Learn a trade like welding, plumbing, carpentry, etc.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 01, 2015 08:41 AM (CMkNk)

92 Okay, now it's updating.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at February 01, 2015 08:42 AM (i3623)

93 Ball joints yeah, have to wait for a Food Thread to discuss the proper use of a Pickling Fork. Last application of the true blacksmith's art.

Before Macpherson and his damned Struts, unloading those big front suspension springs was (arguably I guess) the single most dangerous process in auto mechanics. Not just compressor bolts and shackles, but big ol log chains, and sometimes a come-along or block'n'tackle. And torsion bars, O Jesus.

At least in those days there weren't drive axles passing through the mix.

Posted by: Stringer Davis at February 01, 2015 08:42 AM (xq1UY)

94 @stickywicket I had a 99 v70r and spent about 3k
chasing down something that ended up being a leak in the intake tract.
There are lots of plastic pieces and there are bellows joints. Mine had
a split in the bellows that you couldn't see right away. Pull all of
them off and check there are no splits in the bellows.

Posted by: blaster at February 01, 2015 08:36 AM (Rx8ML)
Thanks, I'll check all those too, and vacuum lines for cracks and splits.

Posted by: Sticky Wicket at February 01, 2015 08:43 AM (0IhFx)

95
. . . or automobile repair!

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 01, 2015 08:43 AM (CMkNk)

96 Posted by: Sticky Wicket at February 01, 2015 08:02 AM (0IhFx)

That's a nice zippy engine! It's a low-pressure turbo, and the R series just bumps up the pressure to get more power. It will run forever, but make sure you keep the oil full, and let it idle for a few seconds before you shut down. The turbo is oil cooled and letting it idle lets it spin down while lubricated and cooled.

Where are you located?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 01, 2015 08:43 AM (Zu3d9)

97 I've owened an eclectic range of cars in my life. Two of my favorites were a 1984 Toyota Forerunner and a 1970 Buick GS 350.

Man I miss those two girls.

Posted by: Redshirt at February 01, 2015 08:44 AM (Ae09I)

98 Fuck college. Learn a trade like welding, plumbing, carpentry, etc.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 01, 2015 08:41 AM (CMkNk)

That's not joke. Take ALL the money yu save from those 4 years of College and go to work.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 01, 2015 08:44 AM (nzKvP)

99 88 if you are going to pick one major in college, what should it be?
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Community organizing!! FTW!

Posted by: Obysmal at February 01, 2015 08:47 AM (C+vOU)

100 Polanski was actually born in France.
I thought he was still living in Switzerland now.

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 01, 2015 08:47 AM (IXrOn)

101 go to the 801 Chop House

Posted by: sven10077 at February 01, 2015 08:47 AM (/4AZU)

102 98 That's not joke. Take ALL the money yu save from those 4 years of College and go to work.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 01, 2015 08:44 AM (nzKvP)

Who says I was joking? Ironically enough, I picked up welding at college as part of a metal sculpting class.

On the first day of class my instructor, the great Murray Israel gave this great long passionate monologue about the beauty/flexibility of the material and the masters like Picasso, Lipshitz and Moore etc. etc. " . . . and if nothing else, at the end of this course, you'll be able to get a job at an auto body repair shop."

I was hooked.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 01, 2015 08:48 AM (CMkNk)

103 Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 01, 2015 08:44 AM (nzKvP)

My plumber, who is pulling down $200k+ can't find anyone who is interested in apprenticing.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 01, 2015 08:48 AM (Zu3d9)

104 Perhaps, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev should be hanged, drawn and quartered -- strangled by hanging, but released while he was still alive, emasculated, eviscerated and his bowels burnt before him, beheaded, then cut into four parts. His preserved head (dipped in tar) placed on a pike atop the Longfellow Bridge.

.. or is that too Scottish ?

Posted by: William Wallace at February 01, 2015 08:48 AM (e8kgV)

105 J.J. Sefton: "I hate to disappoint you and the fellow hordelings, but I am not strictly kosher."

*gasp*

Starting the month with grievously shattered illusions.

Bacon?

/re-lurk

Posted by: mindful webworker - it's just "turkey bacon" at February 01, 2015 08:48 AM (U76Nz)

106 103 My plumber, who is pulling down $200k+ can't find anyone who is interested in apprenticing.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 01, 2015 08:48 AM (Zu3d9)

Please pass along my contact info.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 01, 2015 08:49 AM (CMkNk)

107 1,100 flights cancelled today. You might be going to KC today.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 01, 2015 08:49 AM (DmNpO)

108 104 Posted by: William Wallace at February 01, 2015 08:48 AM (e8kgV)

In the spirit of multiculturalism, we should use the head to play polo with. Like they do in Mongolia or Tuva.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 01, 2015 08:50 AM (CMkNk)

109 My plumber, who is pulling down $200k+ can't find anyone who is interested in apprenticing.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 01, 2015 08:48 AM (Zu3d9)

And my plumber is always to busy to get to my house. Takes 20 phone calls and a lot of begging. And I am sure a plumbers customers are always a lot happier to see him than my patients are to see me. Sigh

Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 01, 2015 08:50 AM (nzKvP)

110 107 1,100 flights cancelled today. You might be going to KC today.
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 01, 2015 08:49 AM (DmNpO)

Not again with this stupidity!

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 01, 2015 08:51 AM (CMkNk)

111 http://www.joeskc.com/

Posted by: sarge2909 at February 01, 2015 08:51 AM (ob9ea)

112 My plumber, who is pulling down $200k+ can't find anyone who is interested in apprenticing.

****

All the kids are special snowflakes who plan to drag down even bigger bucks by screwing bimbos in porn or screwing the taxpayers in DC.

Manual labor?! Who ever imagined such a thing?

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 01, 2015 08:52 AM (DmNpO)

113 I think the ROI on college is negative now, unless you go to the top 20-30 schools. They cost the same, but have better recruiting.

Posted by: Nip Sip at February 01, 2015 08:52 AM (0FSuD)

114 Serena and Djokovic both won the Australian Open.

Jeez, Serena is already 33 years old.

Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 01, 2015 08:52 AM (IXrOn)

115 103 Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 01, 2015 08:44 AM (nzKvP)

My plumber, who is pulling down $200k+ can't find anyone who is interested in apprenticing.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 01, 2015 08:48 AM (Zu3d9)

Think of the fringe benefits. You get to schtup a lot of lonely MILF's, just like in the porn movies, right?

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 01, 2015 08:52 AM (CMkNk)

116 >>>77 Well, according to FlightRadar24 there isn't a single airliner in the air. Anywhere. In the world.

All else is correct and up to date on the site. Wonder what's going on with it.
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at February 01, 2015 08:33 AM (i3623)

Seems to be back up now.

Fascinating site - every time a jet goes overhead, I have to look to see where it coming from/going to. Some wild answers.

Take a look at Africa.

There are more flights on approach to JFK right now than there are aircraft over the entire continent,

Posted by: Tommy Jefferson, Waterer of Trees and Liberty at February 01, 2015 08:52 AM (GgGgG)

117 I can't shit on college.

College is literally responsible for my career.

A friend had asked me to help him out at the community access station that was located on campus I needed the money so I was like why not.

It started my what has now been a 25+ career in production/post production and broadcast system integration.

Posted by: Kreplach at February 01, 2015 08:53 AM (DDFkt)

118 Book thread

Posted by: Vic at February 01, 2015 08:53 AM (wlDny)

119 Comments on "What Major" would be even funnier if anybody RTFP. The guy starts out recommending, for those going into business, engineering or humanities. And explains why, and where they still teach actual humanities. Good article.

Best part, though. At the end, why Marketing is best? It's the chicks. Huh.

Posted by: Stringer Davis at February 01, 2015 08:53 AM (xq1UY)

120 For the history and (now somewhat tattered) ambiance, The Savoy Grill.

Posted by: Alamo at February 01, 2015 08:53 AM (C0alm)

121 Perhaps, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev should be hanged, drawn and quartered -- strangled by hanging, but released while he was still alive, emasculated, eviscerated and his bowels burnt before him, beheaded, then cut into four parts. His preserved head (dipped in tar) placed on a pike atop the Longfellow Bridge.

.. or is that too Scottish ?

****

I'll settle for a quick death and an unmarked grave.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 01, 2015 08:53 AM (DmNpO)

122 @91 J.J. Sefton

"Fuck college. Learn a trade like welding, plumbing, carpentry, etc."

Childhood friend of mine started out of HS as a welder. Still working at the same place 28 years later and is the plant supervisor last I heard. He made/makes more money than any of the degreed chums I know.

Learn a trade and get the degree through JC or night school (take out no debt) is what I preach. You can still feed yourself (carpentry, plumbing, electrician, etc...) if your studied university field is in a downturn.

Posted by: Buckeye Abroad at February 01, 2015 08:53 AM (AS72E)

123 114 Jeez, Serena is already 33 years old.
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at February 01, 2015 08:52 AM (IXrOn)

Am I racist for saying that the Williams sisters rub me the wrong way? They both come across as having massive chips on their shoulders, much like Moochelle.

In other words, they ain't Arthur Ashe.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 01, 2015 08:54 AM (CMkNk)

124 Quote from a soldier on Fox news of his view of Michael Moore.

"I find solace in the fact that the prosthetic leg I put on every day has a higher IQ than him"

Posted by: Redshirt at February 01, 2015 08:54 AM (Ae09I)

125 So this morning I'm going with the story of the WWII ammo with the secret code and what it tells us about equipment interchangeability, vis-a-vis grenades:

http://is.gd/5eStRI

Posted by: Brother Cavil, Warlord of the Western Wastes at February 01, 2015 08:55 AM (m9V0o)

126 108 - Peruvia, too!

Posted by: Al Shabbah at February 01, 2015 08:56 AM (0cASh)

127 Also, I need to remind myself to power up Pale Moon instead of Opera. /sigh

Posted by: Brother Cavil, Warlord of the Western Wastes at February 01, 2015 08:57 AM (m9V0o)

128 blizzard in the Midwest

no one seems to care

Posted by: seamrog at February 01, 2015 08:59 AM (wZw3b)

129 @103 CharlieBrown'sDildo

"My plumber, who is pulling down $200k+ can't find anyone who is interested in apprenticing."

Funny that. Germany is shutting down trade schools as there isn't enough young people taking up trades so they are contimplating bringing eastern Europeans in. They are worried about a lack of skilled professionals in the future.

My old company was flying IT professionals from Moscow to Frankfurt for job intereviews. It is an unsettling trend.

Posted by: Buckeye Abroad at February 01, 2015 09:00 AM (AS72E)

130 @75
Bag with 1,000 condoms? What's the difference between and tire and a bag with 1,000 used condoms?

One is a Goodyear, the other is a GREAT year.

Posted by: Mongo, Pawn in Game of Life at February 01, 2015 09:01 AM (dxZgK)

131 He made/makes more money than any of the degreed chums I know.

I got in the Tool and Die trade in 1969 Finished my apprenticeship and ran into one of my HS buddies that got a 4 yr College degree, he remember what but his area of responsibility was North America. He found out I was making more money than he was and he never talked to me since then.

Posted by: Cicero Skip at February 01, 2015 09:05 AM (FIrEF)

132 I got in the Tool and Die trade in 1969 Finished my apprenticeship and ran into one of my HS buddies that got a 4 yr College degree, he remember what but his area of responsibility was North America. He found out I was making more money than he was and he never talked to me since then.

****

So, there were a few special snowflakes back then too.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 01, 2015 09:08 AM (DmNpO)

133 Food. W/o a doubt go with Jack Stack BBQ. My personal preference is the location on the far South side of town on Holmes Rd.

HF

Posted by: hungarianfalcon at February 01, 2015 09:15 AM (tps/p)

134
That's a nice zippy engine! It's a low-pressure
turbo, and the R series just bumps up the pressure to get more power. It
will run forever, but make sure you keep the oil full, and let it idle
for a few seconds before you shut down. The turbo is oil cooled and
letting it idle lets it spin down while lubricated and cooled.

Where are you located?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 01, 2015 08:43 AM (Zu3d9)
North East PA.
We really like the car....and the engine is zippy, and packs a nice punch. I'll make sure my wife knows to idle the engine for a bit before shutting it off....this is the first turbo she's had, and I know this wouldn't occur to her.
If it's not snowing when she gets back from church, I'll take a stab at cleaning the ETM. If it is snowing, (likely), I'll be using a sawzall to cut out some under sink soldered copper pipes in the bathroom, in order to replace the faucet.
Also, it's been a year since I've reinstalled Vista 64 on my computer. Definitely time to look into that.

Posted by: Sticky Wicket at February 01, 2015 09:19 AM (0IhFx)

135 The original oklahoma joes (now Joe's Kansas City) on 47th in KCK is worth a visit. Otherwise Zarda's - a local chain has good que. If that isn't your thing check out Blanc Burger.

Posted by: Mauser757 at February 01, 2015 09:31 AM (6Prva)

136 I love this joke from the Sidebar:

Q. What's the difference between Strom Thurmond and Andrew Sullivan?

A. Strom Thurmond hired black people.

Posted by: toby928(C) at February 01, 2015 09:31 AM (rwI+c)

137 Don't forget Strouds for fried chicken. Some say best in US, better than in the south!

Posted by: Carol at February 01, 2015 09:36 AM (iLb58)

138 111 http://www.joeskc.com

Yep.

Posted by: vermin at February 01, 2015 09:37 AM (lCW3e)

139 The best Italian deli is located the KC river market.

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/34/1426372/ restaurant/River-Market/ Carollos-Italian-Deli-Kansas-City

Posted by: locomotivebreath1901 at February 01, 2015 09:38 AM (r4ldf)

140 A 'Rich' Person Is Someone Who Makes 50 Percent More Than You

The first rule of modern tax policy is raise taxes only on the rich.
The second rule is that your family isn't rich, even if you make a lot of money.

Posted by: #RunWarrenRun at February 01, 2015 09:40 AM (e8kgV)

141 Fierellos - for meat. There is one downtown and one way south. Have the assorted BBQ plate.

Also by the airport, going south, Tiffany Springs exit, small storefront BBQ place. Smokebox is the name I think, very good.

Posted by: Tom at February 01, 2015 09:47 AM (JTfrX)

142 @131 Cicero Skip

"He found out I was making more money than he was and he never talked to me since then."

Heh. There is alot of that going around.

I went to my 20 year class re-union (the last one for me) and made some obsevations. The female wall-flowers and quiet guys all turned out great... the "hip clique" all had disatrous perosnal lives in which they were putting back together or recovering from bad decisions.

Funny how life turns out.

Posted by: Buckeye Abroad at February 01, 2015 09:56 AM (AS72E)

143 Getting dumped on with snow here in CHGO. 6" so far with another 6-12" more. I love it

Posted by: Big Fuckin Al at February 01, 2015 10:04 AM (OZtuG)

144 Jack's Stack is the best choice for a single meal.
It was formerly "Fiorella's", so combine the recs in the comments. Make sure to try their bbq beans.

Posted by: Skinny Pete at February 01, 2015 10:09 AM (kKO1Y)

145 Either Joes KC bbq 47th & state line I think or Authur Bryant's bbq 17th & Brooklyn.

Posted by: Mosehumphreys at February 01, 2015 10:29 AM (UOH+8)

146 Jack Stack - the one by Union Station for the best atmosphere. Burnt ends and sausage are my favorite, but if you're really, really hungry try the crown prime ribs. Beans and cheesey corn for sides. Mmmmm!

Posted by: NavyMom at February 01, 2015 10:37 AM (lAWOD)

147 Depending on how you come down - I 435, vs 29 or other...Arther Bryant's is some good BBQ. Haven't read the comments yet to see what others have said.

Posted by: cfdxprt at February 01, 2015 11:05 AM (HI21U)

148 I don't understand the love for Jack Shack. It is God awful.

Posted by: The False Prophet MooHamEd at February 01, 2015 11:09 AM (r/XjE)

149 Andres is awesome as is just about any small Bar B Q joint in KCMO

Posted by: Floyd Alsbach at February 01, 2015 11:40 AM (Ad13n)

150 There is one thing to eat in Kansas City. BBQ. Not to say there aren't good restaurants of other kinds. But KC is a BBQ capital for a reason.

Arthur Bryant would probably be the easiest to find from the airport. But Joe's KC is a winner too.

Posted by: Shawn at February 01, 2015 11:49 AM (eK3xL)

151 This is good bbq as well...may go there soon.

http://www.jackstackbbq.com/

Posted by: sarge2909 at February 01, 2015 11:50 AM (ob9ea)

152 Gotta second Arthur Bryants. Generally very good though occasionally quality drops on their busiest days, which I doubt this will be.

Good luck hope you enjoy.

Posted by: Tantumblogo at February 01, 2015 12:09 PM (qjfjx)

153 Oh hell. What have I gotten myself into? I defended Huckabee against a bullshit headline from CNN and now I'm in the middle of a gay 'nature vs choice' debate.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at February 01, 2015 12:20 PM (DmNpO)

154 "I went to my 20 year class re-union (the last one for me) and made some obsevations. The female wall-flowers and quiet guys all turned out great... the "hip clique" all had disatrous perosnal lives in which they were putting back together or recovering from bad decisions."

Never doubt the power of karma!

Went to my 40th HS reunion and silently wept for all the woman; so sad to see them hit "the wall" badly; very few escaped. I saw this one older woman and thought, "How nice! Someone brought their grandmother along for the memories." Turned out she was a classmate!

Posted by: earl t at February 01, 2015 12:26 PM (fpd99)

155 37 BBQ in KC
http://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/diners-drive-ins-and-dives/900/kansas-city-barbecue-tour.html

I'd start with this list and find my happy.

FYI, I was at this taping. I was standing right next to Guy. Nice guy. har har.

Posted by: Kansas City at February 01, 2015 12:43 PM (Vvz5F)

156 Smokebox, in a strip mall just outside the airport off the interstate.

Posted by: Tony at February 01, 2015 12:44 PM (ChZj3)

157 For above, Smokebox: http://youtu.be/vwbKYcBdVyk

Posted by: Tony at February 01, 2015 12:45 PM (ChZj3)

158 39
The thing I was never able to understand was why the French are sheltering him. I suspect some money changed hands.

----
Polanski is a French citizen. IIRC, his father was a Polish diplomat and Polanski was born in France.

Posted by: jbarntt at February 01, 2015 02:46 PM (mjiRr)

159 Savoy Grill is closed, burnt down last summer.

Standard BBQ joints: Gates, Arthur Bryants, Jack Stack, the fka Oklahoma Joes (Now Joe's KC). All have multiple locations.

Good smaller BBQ spots: LC's (east KC), Woodshed, Slaps (Both Kansas City KS), Smokin' Guns (north KC)

Other places to investigate: Jazz (cajun), Happy Gillis, Genessee Royale, Succotash, Westside Local, Extra Virgin (hipster American), Plaza III, Golden Ox, Majestic and Jess & Jim's (steak), Garozzos (italian, downtown location is best)

The airport is 20 miles north of downtown and the northland is mostly a culinary wasteland. Sorry. Most of the above places are convenient to downtown.

Posted by: KCnative at February 01, 2015 03:28 PM (1PVUR)

160 KCnative all great suggestions.

For smaller BBQ places add Zarda (South Blue Springs) but my new fav is Plowboys (South South Blue Springs). They started as a competition BBQ team.

I would add Cascone's in Southern Northland and Ixtapa off of Barry Road by the airport.

Also Hereford House, Smokestack BBQ, Bo Ling's, and Swaggat all in Zona Rosa by the airport.

Overland Park/Olathe is starting to see some really good resteraunts as well.

Posted by: ArchAngel Mike at February 02, 2015 12:21 PM (n1X9e)

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