Subj : Rib-A-Que was: Porky-Pine
To   : Dave Drum
From : Ruth Haffly
Date : Sat Dec 23 2023 14:10:14

Hi Dave,


 DD>  R RH> Speaking of pork--a bbq place down in Knightdale (east of
 DD> Raleigh)
 RH> today offered free meals for vets and immediate families. We got there
 RH> about noon, line was out the door and well down the block, got in the
 RH> door about 45 minutes later and about half an hour later sat down with
 RH> our food. Choice of 2 meats (12 lb), 2 sides with red onion and b&b
 RH> Raleigh and found out we had some mutual friends. We will go back to
 RH> that place, but on a less busy day.

 DD> Was the "Choice of 2 meats (12 lb), " supposed to be (1/2 lb)? Twelve
 DD> pounds of meat is a *LOT*  Bv)=

Yes, a slip of the fingers left out the /. Right hand has been giving me
trouble; I think a major arthritis flare, so I have to be careful with
it. Problem is, half the keyboard uses that hand.


 DD> Nearest we come to that is on/near 11 November our local Golden Corral
 DD> buffet does free breakfast if it's a weekend and/or free dinner. I've
 DD> been a couple of times. Last time was for the evening meal and I went
 DD> with my brother (Vietnam vet)) my chilli cooking friend Les (former
 DD> "wing wiper") and house-mate of that era, SSteve, who was a former
 DD> member of
 DD> "Hooligan's Navy" and a current Captain in the National Guard. That
 DD> day was pretty chilly so we took turns standing on line holding our
 DD> place
 DD> while the others warmed up in the car.

Our Golden Corral went belly up during the pandemic and building turned
into a ghost kitchen for several restaurants that wanted to do carry out
only. But, before that, we participated in a number of Veteran's day
observances they hosted. Always had a JROTC color guard from the local
unit.

 DD> My brother asked me if I was goin g this year andf I replied "I've
 DD> stood in enough chow lines when I was in the Navy."

 DD> 'nother good deal can be had at American Legion Post 32's Mess Hall
 DD> restaurant .... a real "hidden gem". On Tuesdays all veterans get
 DD> 33% off their meal ticket.

Our post just feeds members/guests on meeting night and special get
togethers. We'll have a "Thank goodness the holidays are over" dinner
some time in mid January--members, spouses and special guests.

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Catch you later,
Ruth
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