"Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing." (granfury)
09/01/2018 at 08:54 • Filed to: None
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"Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing." (granfury)
09/01/2018 at 08:54 • Filed to: None | 1
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Halfway there. I’m still exhausted having been awake for more than 27 hours , but I did catch a few ZZZZZZs on the inbound flight. It’s a good thing I don’t have to drive when I get to OC as I obviously would be a hazard to other drivers.
I’m still not sure what clothing I packed, so that’ll be a surprise. And I found out the hard way that it wasn’t my main suitcase that I broke last year but the carry on bag. This was discovered when I yanked the handle clear out of it when I got to the airport. Oops.
The weirdest thing about this exhaustion is that I'm hungry and thirsty but I can't seem to bring myself to eat or drink. A few cheese puffs and a little bag of cashews is all I've had since Friday morning. I've had some water and tea so I'm not dehydrated, but I just don't want anything. I'm going to make a great lunch date...
Svend
> Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
09/01/2018 at 09:44 |
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Make sure you drink plenty, something sugary and eat something salty.
If you can get some coconut water or cucumber water it should keep you hydrated and muscle fatigue low.
ttyymmnn
> Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
09/01/2018 at 15:05 |
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That would be Hobby.
The weirdest thing about this exhaustion is that I’m hungry and thirsty but I can’t seem to bring myself to eat or drink.
And that’s your body going into survival mode. Sleep deprivation is a bitch.
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Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
> ttyymmnn
09/01/2018 at 20:38 |
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First time I’ve been to Hobby. I’ ve been to IAH several times and found it a bit confusing as far as layout was concerned, but then again, I didn’t see much of Hobby since it was just a change of planes at the next gate. Seems like a nice place though.
I did get a chance to enjoy a nice meal at a favorite seafood joint, one I’ve been going to since the ‘60s when I was a mere toddler. Tomorrow, after more than 60 years in the same spot, the place closes for remodeling. It’s a landmark location with a loyal following, like me, and I’m sure there would outrage if it were to disappear. The founder of the restaurant passed away just last December, but it’s the foundation damage caused by redevelopment in the area that’s forcing the rebuilding. I’m pretty sure everything will be brought up to code in the process , but something intangible will be lost as there will be no way to recreate the quirky decor and patina (read: dirt) of a place that hasn't changed much in decades. They have a second location about 10 miles up the road, but I've never been there. Part of the point of going to this restaurant was more about the location and decor and less about the food. I'll post some pics later...
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ttyymmnn
> Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
09/01/2018 at 23:57 |
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I lived in Houston for a few years in the early 90s when I was going to grad school at Rice. I think I only went to Hobby once, when I dropped off my wife for a flight to Dallas for job training. It’s the SWA 737s that give it away as Hobby. As for IAH, I went there a few times, but yes, it was a confusing place. It took us a while to find the people we were looking for.
What is the name of the seafood place?
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Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
> ttyymmnn
09/02/2018 at 01:28 |
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The place is called The Crab Cooker. It’s an institution down here in Newport Beach, and the town wouldn’t be the same without it. Despite Newport moving up over the decades from being a sleepy little beach town to being one of the places with the highest per capita incomes in the nation, the Crab Cooker has remained (seemingly) exactly the same, with only the prices changing. They still don’t take reservations, and back in the day even made president Nixon wait in line (it can wrap around the building in Summ) like everyone else when he would be nearby at the western White House down in San Clemente. Check it out on Google and you’ll see hundreds of images people have taken over the years. To me it looks exactly the same as it did back when I was a child; same decor, same layout, same paper plates and plastic utensils. Here are a few snaps I took today:
Bob Roubian, the founder, is pictured in that middle portrait, partially obscured by the lamp.
A fter the rebuild they can put the same objects back in the same places, but it just won’t be the same. The eclectic nature and goofy decor is not something that can be planned and just has to evolve over decades. It will require extremely fine balance to maintain its authenticity with the rigors of modern building codes , and I sincerely hope they can pull it off.