tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-216356788066016212024-03-12T21:42:00.826-05:00We Recommend...We all have recommendations...these are ours...Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00729926009351153534noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21635678806601621.post-47665079965959025152015-12-20T10:44:00.003-06:002015-12-20T10:50:24.310-06:00THOSE PESKY BATTERIES...<div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Recently I had to replace all three batteries in my motorhome and that meant big bucks. Two of the batteries were deep cycle golf cart batteries and the other was a car battery that was under warranty from Walmart. Imagine all three going down at the same time, ugh!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">But wait a minute...I found a solution thanks to <a href="http://werecommendthefollowing.blogspot.com/2015/02/chads-car-careoklahoma-city.html">Chad's Car Care</a> called Advantage battery in Oklahoma City just off of I-40 on Rockwell between Reno Avenue and Melrose on the East side of the road. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is a family owned business and good people, that sells wholesale. I paid for two batteries what I would have paid for one battery. You can't beat a deal like that! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Saturday I went to Sam's and found this little number. An Igloo portable counter-top ice maker. After the purchase I brought it home, followed instructions and walla I now have an ice maker bin full of ice thanks to this little number. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Washington DC, Christie took me over to Liberty, Missouri, a quaint little town
about 14 miles from where she lives in North Kansas City, to have breakfast at a darling little breakfast
and lunch room called <a href="http://gingersues.com/"><span style="color: blue;">Ginger Sue's.</span></a> Ginger Sue's is located one
block west of the town square and Court House on State Highway 152 on the north
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links and coffee. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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spend some time exploring the antique shops that dot the square and then wander
through some of the museums there especially the archives at William Jewel Universtiy that was established in 1849.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Jessie James the outlaw
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Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00729926009351153534noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21635678806601621.post-49007962014604900062015-02-04T22:57:00.004-06:002015-12-20T10:38:39.878-06:00Chad's Car Care...Oklahoma City<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you are needing mechanical service on your RV or car I highly recommend <a href="http://www.cartalk.com/mechanics-files/mechanic/ok/oklahoma-city/chads-car-care-inc">Chad's Car Care</a>, located on North Council Road and 10th Street just off of I-40 in Oklahoma City, OK. They took care of my motor home and did a fine job on her. Chad also has a U-haul business along with his car care services. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I had to bring back my RV to get an oil change on my generator, Chad's people jumped right on it and had me out in no time. These are good people!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Chad...to you and your crew...Thank you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Update: Chad and his crew have been taking care of my motorhome for a year now and just finished a major overhaul of my dash air-conditioner that was under an extended warranty contract with Good Sam. All I can say is: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>THANK YOU CHAD AND ROYCE AND YOUR WONDERFUL CREW!</b></span>Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00729926009351153534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21635678806601621.post-18412284878568065212015-01-27T16:11:00.000-06:002015-01-27T16:11:47.590-06:00T & W Tire Store...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I highly recommend <a href="http://tandwtire.publishpath.com/t--w-tire---oklahoma-city">T & W Tire Store</a>, located in Oklahoma City, OK at 25 North Council Road just off of I-40. Their primary tires are Michelin's and BF Goodrich. They have tires for every vehicle. I got tires there and am extremely pleased with the service I received even if there was a snafu, they made it right.</span><div>
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Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00729926009351153534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21635678806601621.post-66894083185650979632014-07-01T23:26:00.000-05:002014-07-01T23:26:09.981-05:00When A Car Dies...David Stanley...Norman<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Thank you David Stanley Chevrolet!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Monday started in the not so nice hole. I got to work and the ignition would not turn off on the car. Try as I might there just no way it was going to cooperate. I thought that I would disconnect the battery cable, but after looking at it, knew there was no way that I would be able to do it as I didn't have the tools to accomplish it. If it had been the old fashion connectors of old I could have done it. I rushed into the building to get someone to cover the front for me, then dashed out to the car before the battery died and drove to David Stanley Chevrolet at I-35 and Lindsey Street in Norman, Oklahoma.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">You could not ask for a more caring bunch of people. I got my car turned in and they gave me a loaner, a zippy new Chevy Cruz. They(service window) were fast...it was my insurance company that was slow. It turned out the electronic switch behind the ignition had failed, after all the car is 12 years old. It needed new spark-plugs (since the ones were still in the car from when we bought it in 2005) and the poor thing had never had the fuel injectors cleaned. Still I was getting 18 miles to the gallon. So I splurged a bit in hopes of keeping the old girl going for a bit longer. I may use her as a toad behind the RV for a while. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">As in all cases with auto shops it's the labor that is going to kill you, but it was worth it to have her purring when we left the shop this afternoon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you ever need your auto serviced, I highly recommend <b>David Stanley Chevrolet </b>at</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I-35 and Lindsey Street Exit. If you're coming from the north, exit at the Lindsey/Highway 9 exit, stay to the right up to the stoplights. Turn right at the stop light, then left at the next stop light and </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">take a left into their lot, to the big double bay doors on the right. If you're coming from the south, take the Lindsey Street exit to the stop light, turn left go to the second stop light and follow the instructions above to the double bay doors. They are fast, courteous and truly care about you. </span><br />
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what kind of food they served we did not explore…Big Mistake!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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trying to decide where to eat after seeing a line outside of Cheddar’s, we
decided to check out <a href="http://zoeskitchen.com/home.aspx">Zoës Kitchen</a>. We
were met with simple clean lines, pleasing surroundings plus wonderful smells.
What’s not to like?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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what kind of food they served we approached the front counter (No this is not a
sit down they come take your order type of restaurant). The first word I see is Quinoa (pronounced
Keen-wah) the second word I see is Greek. Hmm could this be Mediterranean fare? The next thing I see is Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Free. Well OK then, this will fit into the Paleo Diet that I am on.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Console";"><span style="font-size: large;"> I had the Chicken Kabobs
with a Greek salad and rice pilaf minus the pita bread. Dave had a Grüben
Grilled Sandwich with grilled turkey, Swiss slaw, and spicy mustard on rye with
his side being potato salad made with red potatoes and no mayo. Everything was
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in the south and up the east coast to Pennsylvania and in Oklahoma and Texas. I was surprised to
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in Motor homes, 5</span><sup style="font-family: 'Lucida Console';">th</sup><span style="font-family: Lucida Console;"> wheels and buses there’s a new Crest grocery
store in Norman where the parking lot is located behind Zoës Kitchen which you
could use to park, eat lunch then do some grocery shopping. A way to say
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is nice, Zoës Kitchen has a small outdoor patio to enjoy. The next time we go
we will sit in a booth as the chairs are nice, but I prefer something
a little more cushioned, but that’s just me. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00729926009351153534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21635678806601621.post-13846788399778204852013-10-06T11:41:00.001-05:002013-10-06T11:45:12.343-05:00Sooner Dairy Lunch...aka...Dairy Delight<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">For years Dave and I have called <b>Sooner Dairy Lunch</b>, Dairy Delight, just as we call Cracker Barrel, Betty Crockers, just easier to remember. It's one of those nostalgic drive-ins that you remember from your youth that has been owned by the same family for over 50 years. No roller skaters, no car-hops, basically no frills, just good ole fashion hamburgers, cheeseburgers, fries and chocolate malts that hits the spot. Of course there are other wonderful items on the menu, but those are our favorites. We have been eating there for as long as we can remember. Dave would pick up the girls and their friends from school for lunch and take them to Sooner Dairy Lunch. We go at least every other week. It's one of those places that you park under an awning and walk up to a window to order. When your order is ready they call your number. They take cash and checks. Like I said...no frills just a good ole fashion meal that hits the spot.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Location: <a href="http://local.yahoo.com/details?id=18465315&stx=sooner+dairy&csz=Norman+OK">1820 West Main Street,</a> Norman, OK </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Parking: Limited, In car dining, no room for large vehicles. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Service: Fast and friendly</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Restrooms: None </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We give it 4 thumbs up! </span><br />
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Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00729926009351153534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21635678806601621.post-74676837164507635112013-09-26T17:58:00.000-05:002013-09-26T17:58:44.068-05:00A Little Bit of Billy Sims…Barbecue That Is…<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Wickenden Cafe NDP"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Anyone who knows college football, knows of Billy Sims. Billy
was College football's 1978 Heisman Trophy winner for the University of
Oklahoma and NFL Running Back for the Detroit Lions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Wickenden Cafe NDP"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Several years back Billy put in one of his <a href="http://www.billysimsbbq.com/">Billy Sims Barbecue</a>
stores here in Norman. Billy is expanding his chain and in now located in
Oklahoma, Missouri and Michigan.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Wickenden Cafe NDP"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Dave and I had the pleasure of eating there recently and
the following is our assessment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Wickenden Cafe NDP"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Location: <a href="http://www.mapquest.com/places/billy-sims-bbq-norman-ok-264816627/">2226 W. Main St</a>. Norman, OK Located in the Normandy Creek Shopping Center.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Wickenden Cafe NDP"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Price:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://www.billysimsbbq.com/menus/">$$+</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Wickenden Cafe NDP"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Restrooms: Clean</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Wickenden Cafe NDP"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Setting: Booth with clean table and seats</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Wickenden Cafe NDP"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Staff: Friendly and attentive</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Wickenden Cafe NDP"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Parking: Large enough to accommodate several buses, motor homes, 5<sup>th</sup>
Wheels and trucks.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Dave ordered the Bevo Plate sliced brisket dinner and I had the Pulled
Razorback pork dinner. We got 2 sides each, Texas toast and a dill pickle
spear. You get to see them dish up your food. Boy did it look good. There was
little to no fat on the pulled pork and very little fat on the brisket. It was
melt in the mouth meat. I would say they use a dry rub on their meat. The BBQ
sauce was wonderful, we like a sweet sauce and theirs was very good. There was
so much on our plates that after I had eaten part of my dinner I decided to
take a picture with my phone's camera. We brought home enough food for lunch
tomorrow. Believe me when I say, I was stuffed! Everything was so good.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Wickenden Cafe NDP"; font-size: 14pt;">As expected
the décor is football themed with a tailgate atmosphere. The restaurant is
family friendly. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Wickenden Cafe NDP"; font-size: 14pt;">If you want
to get off the road for a nice break from driving, I highly suggest Billy Sims
Barbecue. Come on in and sit a spell, you'll be glad you did.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Wickenden Cafe NDP"; font-size: 14pt;">We give it a
4 thumbs up!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Susiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00729926009351153534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21635678806601621.post-10494164564992465042013-09-20T15:36:00.000-05:002015-12-20T10:41:07.950-06:00Am I Really Doing This...<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Wow…what am I getting myself into by starting another
blog? But start another one I must.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>While sitting at dinner last night, after taking a couple pictures of
our meal at Cheddar's, the idea struck me that Dave and I could joint write a
blog on campgrounds, boondocking sites, restaurants, dinners, highways and byways to travel
or not travel, sites to see or not see, things to do or not do, that wouldn't or would be a
waste of time and money. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">We would let you know our favorites and least
favorites, if the service was good or not, the price reasonable or not, clean
or not and last but not least if the hosts were accommodating. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">These recommendations would be our honest opinions so
with that said let’s get started.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Wickenden Cafe NDP"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://www.cheddars.com/menus/169736-base/">Cheddar’sRestaurant</a></span></b><span style="font-family: "Wickenden Cafe NDP"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Location: Norman, OK 1300 24<sup>th</sup> Ave. Next to the
Target on the I-35 Interstate</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">This is a chain that is rapidly growing across the U.S.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Price: $$+</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Restrooms: Clean</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Staff: Friendly, Attentive<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">What we had: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chicken Pot Pie, House Salad and Croissant with Balsamic Vinaigrette.
Salad was included with meal. Coffee and Decaf-coffee with honey. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A Cheddar's Salad with a Honey Glazed Croissant </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Wickenden Cafe NDP'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">This is one of my favorite meals at Cheddar’s. The crust
on the pot pie is tender and flakey. Lots of vegetables and chicken fill the
crust enclosed bowl, little seasoning is needed. The salad is more than ample
and the honey croissant…outstanding.</span><span style="font-family: 'Wickenden Cafe NDP'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Wickenden Cafe NDP'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">The
coffee was hot and welcomed as the temperature was starting to change outside. This
meal more than filled our gastric wants or needs. Our server, Sarah, was attentive and
made sure we lacked nothing. </span><span style="font-family: 'Wickenden Cafe NDP'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span></div>
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