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Pulled Pork

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
DC Deli Pulled Pork PoBoy

DC Deli Pulled Pork PoBoy

My family and I were camping last week in Door County and Monday happened to be a rainy day, so we decided to hit a local restaurant for lunch.  After we drove into Sister Bay and walked around the marina we ended up at DC Deli for a quick lunch. We chose it because we wanted a sandwich and it was labeled a deli, but it also helped that it was next to the local confectionery and I had a sweet tooth that needed some comfort.  We were immediately greeted with a smile and allowed to seat ourselves.  The service from the time we entered the door until we left was friendly and attentive, which always earns huge points in my eyes, especially with 3 kids.  As we went through the menu I was told about the specials, of which the first item was a Pulled Pork PoBoy.  The server, Candice, told me the sandwich consisted of house-smoked pork, slaw, tomatoes, and Creole Mayo on a French baguette with Fries. I was hungry and it sounded great, so I went for it along with a local Wisconsin beer called Spotted Cow.  When the food arrived the PoBoy was beautiful and thankfully made the way pulled pork should be made, dry not drowning in sauce.  The pork was smoky, tender, and had a generous serving of coleslaw that was sweet with a little bitter bite, just the way I like it.  This sandwich was what all should strive to be, perfect! If you happen to get to Door County, go to Sister Bay and stop in DC Deli, it is well worth the trip.

Door County Deli

Door County Deli

Door County Deli
531 Bayshore Dr., Sister Bay, WI
920-854-4514
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Crap! Now I am hungry for another one.

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Glen Arbor Vacation

Friday, July 3rd, 2009

Here is a rather large slideshow of photos form our recent family vacation. We spent a week in Glen Arbor, MI with Em’s family. The week we were there happened to be the week prior to the busy summer season, so the town was still fairly quiet, which is perquisite for a good vacation. It was a very relaxing week spent sleeping late, walking the small town, swimming, canoeing, wine tasting, and just relaxing. I believe we may have found a spot that we will return over and over again.

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Commuting Fun

Saturday, July 12th, 2008

This was seen one afternoon on my commute home.

Please Pee on Floor


I knew the floors on the Metra were not even close to being clean enough to eat off, but this is ridiculous. I didn’t know if I should have laughed or been grossed out at the thought that someone might have said thanks for the suggestion. I realize that vandalism is bad and cost tax payers millions upon millions of dollars, but some times it is just too funny.

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Airport Insecurity

Monday, November 26th, 2007

A couple of weeks ago I went to Florida for business. My trip consisted of flying departing Chicago arriving in Orlando then flew out of Ft. Lauderdale returning to Chicago. The airport security in Midway was uneventful, but on my return trip I got the special treatment because of a 1oz bottle of hand sanitizer that is strapped to my bag. When the TSA agent spotted the gel during the x-ray they deemed it worthy of a pat-down and baggage search. They emptied every pocket in my laptop bag, except one. They then proceeded to x-ray my bag an additional 2 times. All in all not a big deal, since they were just doing their job. Everything checked out and they explained that my half empty bottle of hand sanitizer triggered the search.

Last week I was going through my bag doing the monthly clean out and was astonished. I emptied the front most pocket of my bag, the one the TSA Agent failed to open and discovered something that should have been a real issue. Out plopped a pocketknife with a 2-inch blade, a Swiss Army knife to be precise. I carry it from time to time for the scissors and other tools, but must have forgotten to remove it before my flight. It dawned on me that I made it through 2 airport security checks with a knife that was not detected, so that secure feeling I had received with the checks suddenly was gone.

So, I wonder how secure I will feel the next time I get on a plane?

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Stink at 20,000 Feet

Friday, November 16th, 2007

stinkOn my flight back from Ft. Lauderdale on Friday, November 16th a funk invaded my personal air space in seat D21. It came on so strong I choked and I looked around to determine the source, but no luck. After a few minutes it assaulted my nose again, but this time I was determined to find the offender. Just as the air cleared the gentleman in front of my put his arms behind his head and BAM! There it was again, emitting from his armpits. I thought I was going to hurl, as I looked for a seat to move to, but no such luck. What I wouldn’t have given for a Glade Stick-Up, a can of Lysol, or an emergency landing. I was forced to pull out my tin of Altoids and continually suck them the remainder of the flight.

My prayer is that the Lord would make all people aware of their stink and give them the common sense to take action. You think I am kidding . . .

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