yet it's boring

doesn't anyone have anything to say?

make that 16

today was a good day. i got out of school right after third period (10:30) because of the snow (which was completley melted an hour later). the (sort of) new baja fresh is fantastic. later tonight i'm going to go watch rushmore. and now i'm going to go take a nap.

Yes, Nashville Public Schools make totally idiotic decisions about snow nearly all the time.

I watched American Wedding today. It was terrible, as I knew it would be. For some reason I just had to rent it.

I am glad that the Features did not sing Laid for that movie.

I still double over in pain laughing as the sight of a snowflake in the sky sends this place into a panic. The snow had to be asshole deep to a tall indian (native american, or even person of indiginous descent, for you really PC peeps) back in Iowa before they would even think about cancelling school.

i'm over the "new" baja fresh. especially that brown salsa stuff.

and not only do school close ridiculously early here because of bullshit weather, but the residence of nashville believe that they can only drive 15 mph on hillsboro rd because of a fucking snowflake.

I don't even want to get into how pissed I am about today. It sucked, and I'm pissed off still.

My office closed today at 3:30pm for snow. Uhhh, it's not snowing anymore! I am still here because I have a meeting later at the office and I'm not going to tell the person we closed for snow when there isn't any.

work sucks.


that is all.

i didn't go to work today. i called in and then felt slightly guilty because my boss reminded me that today is when the state comes to re-inspect and do our licensing crap. then i remembered how much they pay me. and that i worked about 10 hours for them yesterday. and that i'm teacher of the month. i can do what i want. i'm grown.

so today has been the laziest day i've had in a long time. i'm listening to ray davies' radio show (he's playing "typical girls" by the slits, if i'm not mistaken). i plan on watching "amelie" later. and maybe making pasta.

what's the "(sort of) new baja fresh"?

and it's not snowing at all in rutherford county. it's only cold.

it's kinda like baja burrito, but cleaner with brown "salsa."

speaking of salsa stuff, i've got everyone at work hooked on green salsa. la paz has good green salsa. taco bell has excellent green sauce. green stuff is where it's at.

i'm also a fan of green salsa. also, any salsa with cilantro is almost always tasty. i tried this allrecipes recipe a while back and it was pretty tasty:

8 tomatillos, husked
3 shallots
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded
salt to taste

In a food processor, place tomatillos, shallots, garlic, green chile peppers, cilantro, jalapeno pepper and salt. Using the pulse setting, coarsely chop. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until serving.

I make my own tomatillo sauce as well... looks very similiar to yours except I roast them iin the oven and place the drippings into the processeor as well... adds a more smoky flavor...

(Edited by Peace Frog at 4:57 pm on Jan. 27, 2004)

Rose Pepper!!!


!!!

rose pepper! i haven't been there in for ev er.

lets all go this week.

Mase (p. diddy's former bitch) is on the christian channel right now, delivering a sermon!!!

"'cause when the word get in my mouth, i just gots to shout!"

the brown salsa was gross. it had a sort of... hickorey? taste that i don't normally assosiate with mexican food. the tacos, however, had the perfect amount of spice and lime.

la paz is a bit too expensive for my budget. have any of you been to el palenque? muy bien.

I only had one class today (8-9:15, the perfect time for one class ) so I got to drive around and witness all the mild flurrying. I found the 6th season of Friends at Wal-Mart for $34, so I purchased. And I saw Cold Mountain. That's one positive thing about working for Carmike. I wish it would snow like mad, that would be fun...

As for mexican stuff, I have a hankering for Don Pablo's but my wallet doesn't feel such a hankering.

La Terraza in the Kroger shopping center at OHB and Nolensville is the best mexican hands down in NAshville... The Scene even says so. We go there so often Quickbooks asked if it was a recurring bill and if we wanted to set up a reminder...

I have been there twice, and I didn't enjoy either meal.

The atmosphere is nice, especially when you know the Mariachi band and they come and play by your table for long periods of time.

is la terraza the one near nipper's corner? if so, we really enjoyed that when we went. the service was great and they give you so much food. if not, then.. er.. you all should check that one out.

Las Palmas is at Nipper's Corner. La Terraza is at Old Hickory Blvd and Nolensville Rd.

No, I'm not thinking of Las Palmas. The one I'm thiniking about is in a Kroger center across from Jack in the Box in that area. Next to Wing Basket. I'm fairly sure I'm thinking of La Terraza.

Well, that narrows it down to ALL OF NASHVILLE!!!

I know not of this wing basket.

HEY! I don't need your sass! I'm trying my best.

I've seen a Wing Basket on Elliston and right next to this mystery Mexican place. I've yet to try it.

Yes, La Terazza is at the intersection of Old Hickory and Nolensville Rd. Yes, there is a Kroger there, and a Jack in the Box, and a Wing Basket (which kicks ass, by the way, and yes, there is one at Elliston Place, too), and a CiCi's Pizza (sadhbasdfhbsad). Also, Next Generation (R.I.P.) was near this intersection. This is not Nipper's Corner (which is around the intersection of Edmondson Pike and Old Hickory), but it is close. There is a Kroger and a Jack in the Box at Nipper's Corner, but no Wing Basket, no CiCi's (sadhbasdfhbsad), and no NXT Generation. But there is an abandoned movie theater, a Schlotzky's, two liquor stores, and a pretty good Italian restaurant. This is starting to sound like something from the logic games section of the LSAT, so I'll stop now.

(Edited by jamiecarroll at 10:01 pm on Jan. 27, 2004)

MMMMMM....Green salsa is the best, especially Rosepepper's and the kind I've been buying lately at Kroger - too lazy to go look what it's called, but it's overpriced and gringo and really damn delicious

I'm always down for Rosepepper, Sina.

I like La Terraza and have enjoyed every meal I've eaten there. YDDD is just overly picky. The two twin girls in the Mariachi band are my students, and they are completely adorable and talented.

We just ate at Las Palmas, which is definitely sub-par, but still fills the bill. No green salsa, though.

I have no more thoughts on Mexican food tonight.

Rachel's Snow Day: Man, that sounds like a good day. Some of my very favorite memories from high school happened on snow days. Speaking of Baja Fresh in Green Hills, have ya'll eaten at Basante's? It's kind of high, but it's really, really good. The Butternut Squash Ravioli is amazing.

Snow in MidTN: Ah, people from snowy states making fun of Tennesseans' reactions to snow - that never gets old. Seriously, it snows like twice a year here, what do you expect?!!

Baja Fresh: Eh, Baja Burrito is better.

Work: Sucks.

Mase: Yeah, I heard that he left the rap game because it conflicted with his Christianity. I can't say that I miss him. For one thing, it was not cool of him to use a name already taken by one of De La Soul. For another, I think that Puffy signed him specifically because Mase was THE ONLY PERSON IN THE UNIVERSE who rapped more mono-tone than him. I wonder if his sermons are the same way...

Mexican Food: For my money, the best Mexican food in Nashville is at La Hacienda on Nolensville Road. The Rosepepper is a close second. Also good: La Terazza, U.S. Border Cantina in Bellevue, Cancun in Bellevue, La Paz in Green Hills, and El Jalisiense on Charlotte. I also have a soft spot in my heart for El Chico on Murfreesboro Road.

MB Trip to Rosepepper: Tell me when.

(Edited by jamiecarroll at 10:46 pm on Jan. 27, 2004)

I was working last summer at the Sonic Drive-In in Waverly, TN as a carhop one hot summer night. One of the dudes who worked at the Mexican resturant exposed himself to me, and I ended up having to go to the police station and write out a statement. The cops gave me cookies, and said it was very well-written. I didn't call the cops, someone else did, because apparantly he had done it on several occasions.

He had no reason to advertise.

Me, too, I don't think I've been.

Maybe before the next Nashville Features show...or will we forget by May?

mexican food has a vendetta against my stomach. i stay away from it accordingly.

Mexican food is my favorite food. I tend to prefer the not-so-fancy-$5 to $6 Mexican food though.

(Edited by Sexy Sadie at 11:18 am on Jan. 28, 2004)

we used to go for lunch alot. the lunch menu isn't that expensive and it's actually better than the dinner menu.

i tell you what, the next time your school lets out early you can come on over to my store and we'll go to la paz.

Awwwww... Auntie Sina!?!?!? Can I come too?

sure

for one of those unreleased features recordings your sitting on.

I know NUSHING of the sort Hogan!!!!!

this is why you will not be joining us.

sounds great. peacefrog must come, though.

you've mentioned your store several times but i still don't know where it is you work.


the mexican food topic is dying. my favorite burger in nashville is calypso's island burger.

it's the gay store in the mall at queen hills

there are several. i really wish they would leave the mall how it is. green hills is crowded enough.

those are good. i've been enjoying the black bean burger at cheeseburger charley's lately. i just wish they weren't $4.99.

$4.99? Try shaking the $9 Ted's Buffalo Burger habit... Christ, I think they put crack in those things. I go to lunch there way to much. Damn You Beaster at Earl Swenson!!!!

I guess I've gotta go with Rotier's, as predictable as that is.

Brown's Diner, Buffalo Ted's, Bobbie's Dairy Dip and Backyard Burger all make a mean one, too.

I guess I'm all for the Green Hills Mall expansion. Anything that will bring more dollars to Nashville and less dollars to Williamson County is a good thing in my eyes.

i like A.1. on my burger.

But, I hate the way the guy says 'burger' and how he says it over and over in the Hardee's commercials.

That annoys the hell out of me! There's something almost sickening about it...I hate how his lips move, too, when he says it (I've watched it on mute a few too many times, I guess...).

jamie carroll's knowledge of hamburgers leaves me spellbound. i will search out the greatest burger in the land and report back.

i don't eat red meat anymore, but when i lived in california nothing beat In and Out burgers. mmmmm. i mean...uggh! gross red meat!

That's the truth, Mindy. In-N-Out rules!

last time i was at an In-N-Out my aunt mentioned that they only hire honor students, which i thought was intresting.

It's true.

In Fast Food Nation, In-N-Out was the one fast food chain that Schlosser "approved" of.

(Edited by jamiecarroll at 6:59 pm on Jan. 29, 2004)

Awesome! I didn't know elitism could carry over to the fast food industry. I guess this explains why they don't have InNOut Burgers in Nashville. They'd be perpetually understaffed.

Ah yes, I didn't think the "and" looked right...I could picture the sign, but not the words. JC, when you visited in Johnson City, did you ever eat Pal's? mmmmmm. very similar to In-N-Out and nothing beats their sweet tea.

I've got a slight In-N-Out obsession. You know all of their food is fresh, and never frozen? You ever see how they make French fries? They peel a potato, right in front of your eyes, and put it into this slicer that cuts the whole potato into fries and drops them into the frier.

2nd favorite fast food burger: The Varsity. I mean, really.

Pal's I've always passed when bringing my sis to Appy State. The facade has facinated me. Next time I'll stop in.

Will

It's been far too long since I've had some In-N-Out. Those lines were ridiculous, yet worth every minute.

(Edited by richarddawson at 2:19 am on Jan. 30, 2004)

Indeed...

Their fresh food policy is amazing, but keeps them localized, because they can only pull it off because they've got long-standing relationships with their distributors on the West Coast. If they could find a way to go national, they'd make a killing.

Best national fast food chain? Wendy's clearly. I think that has been covered on here before. Crime of the past few months? The removal of the Double Stack from the 99c menu and increase to like $1.50. Still an amazing value.

Will

Ohhhhhhhhh, Will. Don't get me started. Varsity onion rings are literally one of the best things about being alive. I am OBSESSED with the Varsity. I love it, I love it, I love it. Give me a pimento cheese burger, some onion rings, and a P.C. (that's chocolate milk on ice for ya'll amateurs).

My mom brought me home some Varsity last week when she went to Atlanta. The next time I will be going will be during the weekend of February 20-22. What'll ya have, what'll ya have? Oh yeah, we get to see Lambchop that weekend too. I can't wait!

I don't get you guys. The only thing I wasn't impressed with was their Cheeseburger, everything else, (the fries, the shake, onion rings), was good. I also believe i remember the portions to be small and the prices kind of high.

ANyone had Fat Moe's. I don't remember where they are, but I think I remember they were good. That and Beefy's had good just about everything.

Well, I posted once, but it obviously didn't make it on here, but what i basically said was, Varsity- overpriced, burgers weren't that good, but the shakes, fries, and onion rings were.

Beefy's and Fat Moe's- good, but It's been awhile since I've eaten at either. Maybe both closed?

Eating at Rotiers was one of the most life-affirming experiences I've ever had. That was largely down to the DROP-DEAD bloody GORGEOUS waitress, but it was sublime, none the less.

I can't even remember what I ate - I was busy staring at the tattoo above her scrumptious ASS

Based on the suggestions of several former message board members I went to Pal's. It was everything I could hope for and more.

no school again today. as i look outside i don't see one single flake of snow.

Yes, this makes up for how irritating Tuesday was. I just took a shower, and life is good.

i got a job today. jersey mike's. i'm excited.

rachel, i got a job today too.

hoorah for source of income.

Sorry, wrong thread.

(Edited by YaDaDaDa at 4:30 pm on Jan. 30, 2004)

perhaps this one will have a better ending???

As opposed to the "happy ending" in which we'd have to pull Rachel from her white slavery and deprogram her

I worked there when I was about your age.

Which Jersey Mike's? Can we get a Features Message Board discount???

Something I miss about high school is having acquaintances work at restaurants and providing discounts.

i start tomorrow. the people there are very cool. hopefully this will have a better ending. although, getting paid for a month to sit around and eat lots of ice cream aint too shabby.

i'll be working at the one out in brentwood. too early to know about discounts.

ugh.

(Edited by rachel at 9:42 pm on Feb. 2, 2004)

I don't know why, but I always find white slavery as a punchline to be instantly funny. I often hate myself afterwards, but I do laugh.

Will

I got a job today as well! Yahoooooo! Anyone who wants a Gibson endorsement, let me know...

i was rejected by that same establishment. i was four years older than you. congratulations.

I have a job interview with AmSouth bank on Thursday. That music business major is really starting to pay off!

They're so few and far between that I always forget about them. So when one does pop up, it is instantly hilarious for me, too.

I thought you already had a swanky industry job!

It was just a temp. job.

sorry to hear it. and thanks. sucker.

There's another chick who works there that sometimes goes to Features shows. You should make friends with her.

Let me know if you're ever working during lunch so I can come by and you can spit in my sandwich.

yeah, you are probably thinking of my manager. or maybe not. i automatically ask anyone i meet from brentwood or private schools if they listen to/know of the features and a good 90% have. as opposed to the 4% from my school. i wonder why that is.

sure thing.

why has it been so fucking boring on here for the past few days???

I have nothing exciting going on, except my new job, but I was thinking the same thing.

I am too immersed in my job to stop and type or think very much. It sucks. I hope that it flurries tonight so that we can get out of school. I need a break. If we get no flurries, I'll probably fight off this cold I feel coming on by taking a day on Friday. Now I'm typing my inner monologue.

My internet is down at school, and I'm just so damn busy at night...not that I add much to the board.

We need some new controversy around here. Come on, people...(and by people I mean Sina, who hands down does the best job of keeping this place exciting).

(Edited by Token at 9:35 pm on Feb. 11, 2004)

Agreed.

Man, Sina sure isn't hott. What is her deal?

Eh, my heart just isn't in it. I've been really busy with the school work (reading a play and novel every week) and working at Carmike Hell. I'm trying to quit and I've applied at Hastings, but I doubt that'll ever ever happen. We've officially lost over half of our movie privelages, so I'm basically doing slave labor for nothing.

I kind of tried to start some shit the other day on the Ben Slack thread, but no one bit.

Anyway, I agree that it is getting boring around here. I want to come back to this message board every 3 minutes and see something new dammit.

Agreed. I heard that Carl sucks dicks all over town. Have you heard about that yet, Keith?

I think I've abused Carl enough for one day...

Dude, why do you like Survivor so much? Seriously, I don't get it, I never liked the show at all....I think I maybe watched half an episode from the first season, and never understood the big deal about it.

yeah, i just saw that. genius

Maybe because it is the best show ever of all time!

Seriously though, it takes a few episodes before it gets really good. You have to put some time into it, get to know the "characters" and whatnot.

I don't want to waste precious hours of my time that could be spent sleeping, drinking, or fucking to watch Survivor.

I waste those hours on "I Love the '80s" and "Newlyweds" thank you.

*gags on his tea*

Oh shit, y'all! It's all goin down in that other thread! The one by the football locker rooms, hurry!

(Edited by richarddawson at 3:33 am on Feb. 12, 2004)

sexxxy...

It's my next to last day at one of my jobs. They had my going away party today, and they gave me a card, cake, song & a bottle of rum. Rum?

Kind of confused me, but I'll take the free liquor!

wow, where do you work? Every job I've left noone ever had a party for me. The party thing was reserved for 50 year old people who had been working there for half of there lives... maybe since high school...

That's the best kind, never disappointing. My work bought me a cake when I left and gave me a $50 gift certificate for tractor parts.

(Edited by paulfreaksmeout at 6:33 pm on Feb. 12, 2004)

Deep down, I've always known that I could get really really into this show. I think I keep myself away because of that. It's a control thing.

do you teach high school or middle school? it flurried here, and i think some schools closed, but it'd have to snow a coupla feet for them to close UT. i miss high school so much i've thought about teaching, and i know that's not a great reason. i like the idea of teaching too, though.

I teach middle school. We didn't get any snow day, but I needed the break, so I took one anyway. How many jobs can you think of where you just call someone to come and do your job for you whenever you don't want to go in? I also can't fathom a job where I work 50 weeks a year for 2 off.

Today's job was at NSAI. They put on Tin Pan South.

I had 4 other jobs as well, and quit them all but working w/DND when I took the new one. Yay for having one job! (sort of)

I was looking for a random place to comment on a trip I just got back from.

Has anybody ever been to Vancouver, B.C.? It's such a beautiful city. Despite the rain, I enjoyed walking the streets and breathing the fresh, non-humid Canadian air - which, incidentally, was punctuated by the scent of pot smoke on many a corner. I didn't know that marijuana was all but legal there. A tourist guide I read said that it was a definite haven for weed lovers. Interesting.

I loved eating ultra-fresh salmon (possibly my favorite food anyway) and hearing all the "aboots."

The funniest thing I saw all weekend was a political magazine wish Bush's picture and the title "We Hope You Lose, Eh" on the front page.

God Bless Canada.

Yes! What an incredible city! Where else do you have skiing in the Rocky Mountains and swimming in the Pacific Ocean both within an hour's drive? Vancouver is definitely the best part of Canada.

Did you also go to Victooooooooooriaaa?

I love BC...Vancouver was wonderful but I had a bad experience at a cantonese restaurant. uggh. orange octopi and undercooked pompano. blahhh. Victoria was definitely my fave part of BC...especially when it is "lit" at night.

No, unfortunately. My folks have been there many a time, though, and raved. This trip was restricted mostly to business, so I only had time to wander during the evenings. But wander I did, as much as I could. Sometimes I wish Nashville had more of a downtown culture.

Any theories as to why it hasn't?

St. Louis (when visiting it over two years ago) struck me as very similar to Nashville in this regard.

You forgot to mention the "Hemp" cafes: a true sign of an enlightened metropolis. I loooooove Vancouver, even though I once saw two different people shooting up in broad daylight there, in the space of an hour. Stanley park, Eastern architecture, anarchists....it's the best. How I miss the days of living 5 hours away.

[edit: Paint me an idiot. I failed to read Token's original post re: marijuana decriminalization & now I just look some raving pothead. Ah, well]

(Edited by Lauren at 10:04 pm on Feb. 18, 2004)

Because we're on the "Atlanta Plan." And Atlanta is on the "Dallas Plan." And Dallas is on the "Los Angeles Plan."

How about Friday before the Features show?
PM me if any of you are interested.
I'm open to suggestions for a place closer to the venue as well.

(Edited by YaDaDaDa at 12:45 pm on Mar. 8, 2004)

Too bad we have to worry about listeria poisoning or we could eat yummy brie pizzas from 12th and porter. wait...listeria infected brie doesn't sound so yummy anymore...

I'm brave and would eat it anyway, but I know that others wouldn't want to do that. That's why I didn't say 12th & P.

I think 12th and Porter is OK to eat at now. They hired a new chef and totally revamped the kitchen, supposedly. They kinda had to!

Well...either way, any takers?

I'm up for whatever. Rosepepper was tasty last time.

i'm down for 12th & porter, but probably wouldn't be able to make it if its elsewhere.

Aaaaaagreed.

I'm also up for whatever, especially somewhere I've never been.

Count me most likely "in."

I'm down for 12th & Porter, but isn't it kind of loud?

Let's go to Noshville. We could get that private little room in the back. We'd be like the mafia.

(Edited by jamiecarroll at 12:56 am on Mar. 9, 2004)

And I've never been to Noshville. I know iwantelvis and I would have a good time.

I've been meaning to try Noshville since I started dating Token. We are procrastinators. We'll say there. Now, who's in?

noshville is quite tasty.


mmmmmmmmm.....roast beef sandwich.

if you're going to noshville, be prepared to spend $10 for a sandwich. i found the affordable way to go is to get a bowl of matzo ball soup and bagel. that's the half-jew at work in me.

I would like to be in since I may just skip to dessert...oh it is glorificus.

I'm not big into Noshville, either. But count me among the partakers.

Yeah, I'm there.

Around what time do you think you all would eat?

I heard the ham and the split-hoof soup were divine.




I was thinking maybe 7:30-ish. Thoughts?

I might be able to join y'all. I can walk from work if the weather is good!

I might be interested in this Noshville.

Noshville is great. Basically b/c of the pickles and the staff. I'm in!

I'm probably in. Mmmmm Jew food!

If I wasn't working I'd be in... I know the sheer dissappointment is on my shoulders like Atlas' globe.

I eat Noshville close to 3 times a week. The post-house I'm freelancing at pays for our dinner and there are only like 4 restaurants on the dinner menu. Needless to say Noshville has something for everyone.

I feel like Andy and Barney from the pickle episode of AGS. The first couple of times I was like "Sweet, pickles!" and now just the smell of one gets me feeling sick.

i never thought the pickles were very good. kind of bland. i think digsy has the right idea. the desserts there are fantastic.

7:30. Do I hear a second?

Noshville at 7:30? I'll second that emotion!

I just realized I won't be able to join in the pre-show Noshville party because I am playing in a school band concert. I wish now that I hadn't committed because I love me some Noshville.

Anyway, I'll see everyone at the show...that I CAN'T WAIT for!

I'm pretty sure I'm in. 7:30.

I'll be there at 7:30.

I won't be at Noshville. However I don't believe my presence is expected or desired.

Of course it is. I like you.

Are we getting a private room? Or is that gonna be tricky considering we don't have a head count? Either way, I am certainly in.

I be dere.

Yes we are.

(Edited by jamiecarroll at 2:30 pm on Mar. 11, 2004)

I'm still a definite maybe...

I will be there. I don't think I can afford much more than a cup of coffee, though.

Just like at Discovery Zone!

And this time I won't be handling the directions, so we won't get lost like the last time. And, well, everyone knows where Noshville is, even myself.

Actually....I don't know where it is. I was going to call someone and just follow them. I suck.

Thanks for taking care of that.

It's at 1918 Broadway, really near to J&J Market.

Here's a map.

Don't worry if you don't have enough money. Me or Keith will have enough. No one will go hungry.

Really? Token and I won't have enough money then.

Cool, then I'll bring my homeless friend Jojo.

It's nice having rich friends.

Thanks very much, sir. I already told Keith I'll let him buy me coffee.

Actually, the same offer applies here. But, you'll have to work for it

You can follow us since we'll be leaving from the boro if you need to. We will be leaving at 6:45. If you need to follow, just meet us then.

i'm just a poor knoxvillian....i feel so left out



damn. that looks good.

(Edited by herman at 12:03 pm on Mar. 12, 2004)

Thanks so much, I'll just drive over to your sexy duplex around them.

That is a very tasty looking meal.

Is that what you ended up ordering? I was at the other table with your brother.

Nice.

edited out of pride.

(Edited by rachel at 1:16 pm on May. 23, 2004)