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Old 01-26-22, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Troul
fwiw, i didn't intend a targeted post. Only a general post in hopes to reach those that miss the point of these forums.
Tell you what, can you actually just state what you mean by the point of these forums? I think the context of that quote makes it really confusing and I respect you enough to try to figure out what you mean.

This is basically a pointless redundant thread anyway, might be a good place for a manifesto..
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Originally Posted by livedarklions
Tell you what, can you actually just state what you mean by the point of these forums? I think the context of that quote makes it really confusing and I respect you enough to try to figure out what you mean.

This is basically a pointless redundant thread anyway, might be a good place for a manifesto..
i've not had luck explaining things to others much but I can only try in hopes to eventually get it good once in a while lol

The point i am trying to make, is that, some take the internet too literally while some take it for granted. The balance happening between those two, are for lack of better words, poop. Now if, for example, someone is directing a harmful threat that could lead to some physical harm, then that is going too far & uncalled for.
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Old 01-26-22, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by travbikeman
Now this is a better winter discussion!

Grill the hot dogs and wrap them with Pretzel dough, bake and you have heaven on earth!

https://thefoodcharlatan.com/homemade-pretzel-dogs/
You forgot the bacon! Must have bacon!
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Originally Posted by tkamd73
You forgot the bacon! Must have bacon!
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Francis or Hormel?
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Originally Posted by livedarklions
Francis or Hormel?
Neither, although both good choices, Usinger’s applewood smoked, available as a 3-pack from Costco. It’s the only reason I have a Costco membership, if they ever drop it, and only carry their Kirkland brand, I’m turning in my card.
Admittedly, guilty of other purchases from Costco, but only go when, out of bacon at home.
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Originally Posted by tkamd73
You forgot the bacon! Must have bacon!
Tim
I know,.....I know.....Bacon makes EVERYTHING BETTER!

But yea, bacon wrapped hot dogs....nothing like adding additional salty fatty goodness to an already salty piece of pork.

heh...that actually sounds good with a good beer!
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"Did someone say Manifesto?"

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Originally Posted by Reflector Guy
"Did someone say Manifesto?"

Thank you.
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Originally Posted by tkamd73
Neither, although both good choices, Usinger’s applewood smoked, available as a 3-pack from Costco. It’s the only reason I have a Costco membership, if they ever drop it, and only carry their Kirkland brand, I’m turning in my card.
Admittedly, guilty of other purchases from Costco, but only go when, out of bacon at home.
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Usinger's, right up there with Nueske's
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Originally Posted by Reflector Guy
"Did someone say Manifesto?"

The Unabiker?
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Originally Posted by dedhed
Usinger's, right up there with Nueske's
Yup, you got it.
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Originally Posted by alcjphil
Cue the photos of Walmart bikes on display in the store with the forks backwards
I have never seen this in a decent bike shop
The same thing applies to Gas grills, lawn mowers, al stuff assembled at a big box store. This stuff is built so unbelievably cheap
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Originally Posted by coffeesnob
The same thing applies to Gas grills, lawn mowers, al stuff assembled at a big box store. This stuff is built so unbelievably cheap
Until the "toy" stigma of bicycles is gone, the BBS will continue to sell them as a disposable toy.
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