Comments for jimmypribble.com/blog http://www.jimmypribble.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 08 Aug 2008 21:17:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 Comment on 49 Hours by Jerry Waters http://www.jimmypribble.com/blog/2008/06/49-hours/#comment-11575 Jerry Waters Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:31:55 +0000 http://www.jimmypribble.com/blog/?p=98#comment-11575 Interesting story. I've received invitations to participate in those events but never tried one. Reading about it made me appreciate them more. Having gone to UT helped visualize what was going on. My website is about a movie I did. The site is still under construction. Jerry Interesting story. I’ve received invitations to participate in those events but never tried one. Reading about it made me appreciate them more. Having gone to UT helped visualize what was going on.

My website is about a movie I did. The site is still under construction.
Jerry

]]> Comment on Food That Time Forgot: Night Hawk Steak ‘n Taters by Jerry http://www.jimmypribble.com/blog/2005/07/food-that-time-forgot-night-hawk-steak-n-taters/#comment-11193 Jerry Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:06:13 +0000 http://www.jimmypribble.com/blog/?p=4#comment-11193 Craig, it was probably because the Night Hawk is a "Texas" thing. The Night Hawk Steak House in Austin Texas years ago were fantastic. The steaks and chopped steaks were the best. But they're all gone now. Ahhhhhhhhh just the memory remains. Like Sam said, I dearly love the sauce although it is very simple. But the sauce with the classic flavor of the Night Hawk restaurant quality chopped steak is fantastic. If anyone finds out how to duplicate it I would really like the recipe. Craig, it was probably because the Night Hawk is a “Texas” thing. The
Night Hawk Steak House in Austin Texas years ago were fantastic. The
steaks and chopped steaks were the best. But they’re all gone now.
Ahhhhhhhhh just the memory remains.

Like Sam said, I dearly love the sauce although it is very simple.
But the sauce with the classic flavor of the Night Hawk restaurant
quality chopped steak is fantastic. If anyone finds out how to duplicate
it I would really like the recipe.

]]> Comment on Return to the Old San Francisco Steak House by Oscar Munoz http://www.jimmypribble.com/blog/2006/06/return-to-the-old-san-francisco-steak-house/#comment-11166 Oscar Munoz Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:02:59 +0000 http://www.jimmypribble.com/blog/2006/06/return-to-the-old-san-francisco-steak-house/#comment-11166 Great writing! I too was a kid in the late 70's, bussing tables, tray-toting, slicing the cheese blocks, etc. I still distincly remember Luke Postolos giving orders and those orders being followed. Even as a kid of 15-16 I remember admiring Mr. Postolos in his fairness, good business judgement, and ability to stay calm and collected. I remember being given the recipe for the Evelyn Cake, I believe that was the name. That dessert was a chocolate concoction made with chocolota, whipped topping, and walnuts. Somehow throught the years I misplaced that recipe and always regretted not having it. The OSF was a big part of my early years: it seems like a great place for a kid to learn about people, learn about business, and make a really great group of friends, though fleeting. Great Job! Too bad the Old Lady has left the stage. Great writing! I too was a kid in the late 70’s, bussing tables, tray-toting, slicing the cheese blocks, etc. I still distincly remember Luke Postolos giving orders and those orders being followed. Even as a kid of 15-16 I remember admiring Mr. Postolos in his fairness, good business judgement, and ability to stay calm and collected. I remember being given the recipe for the Evelyn Cake, I believe that was the name. That dessert was a chocolate concoction made with chocolota, whipped topping, and walnuts. Somehow throught the years I misplaced that recipe and always regretted not having it.
The OSF was a big part of my early years: it seems like a great place for a kid to learn about people, learn about business, and make a really great group of friends, though fleeting.
Great Job! Too bad the Old Lady has left the stage.

]]> Comment on Miata: Random Notes and To Do List by TJ http://www.jimmypribble.com/blog/2006/08/miata-random-notes-and-to-do-list/#comment-10915 TJ Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:16:19 +0000 http://www.jimmypribble.com/blog/2006/08/miata-random-notes-and-to-do-list/#comment-10915 Oh please, someone tell me how to take a 96 Miata glove box off. I recently had my clutch replaced and the idiots who fixed it needed the lug lock out of the glove compartment. Instead of checking to see if it was locked, they opened it and forced it so much that the latch broke. Now they tell me that they are still waiting for a part to fix it which has been about 7 months. My patience has run out so I would like to take it off and order one off ebay to fix it. Oh and they will pay for the whole thing. Any help would be appreciated. Oh please, someone tell me how to take a 96 Miata glove box off. I recently had my clutch replaced and the idiots who fixed it needed the lug lock out of the glove compartment. Instead of checking to see if it was locked, they opened it and forced it so much that the latch broke. Now they tell me that they are still waiting for a part to fix it which has been about 7 months. My patience has run out so I would like to take it off and order one off ebay to fix it. Oh and they will pay for the whole thing. Any help would be appreciated.

]]> Comment on Food That Time Forgot: Night Hawk Steak ‘n Taters by Craig http://www.jimmypribble.com/blog/2005/07/food-that-time-forgot-night-hawk-steak-n-taters/#comment-10891 Craig Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:45:33 +0000 http://www.jimmypribble.com/blog/?p=4#comment-10891 I really enjoyed the Nighthawk Dinners but our Walmarts in York, PA stopped carrying them. None of our other stores carry them either. The Walmart had only carried them for a few months with them tedning to sell out quickly. Tried asking why they were dropped but got no answer. I really enjoyed the Nighthawk Dinners but our Walmarts in York, PA stopped carrying them. None of our other stores carry them either. The Walmart had only carried them for a few months with them tedning to sell out quickly. Tried asking why they were dropped but got no answer.

]]> Comment on Harris Hill Road - Rally Practice by jimmypribble.com/blog » Blog Archive » Keep Driving Until the Wheels Fall Off http://www.jimmypribble.com/blog/2007/06/harris-hill-road-rally-practice/#comment-10739 jimmypribble.com/blog » Blog Archive » Keep Driving Until the Wheels Fall Off Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:12:16 +0000 http://www.jimmypribble.com/blog/2007/06/harris-hill-road-rally-practice/#comment-10739 [...] The S4 (UrS4), which I have named Nessie, is destined to be a garage queen and special transport vehicle on those rare occasions that I need to carry multiple passengers or maybe just on special occasions - like when I want to drive insanely fast or when I want to go broke buying expensive premium gasoline. Though I own three cars that are capable of track duty, I never intended for the UrS4 to see the track. And yet, through circumstances with which I won’t bore you, I found myself in the UrS4 on Harris Hill Road (H2R), which you might remember I visited in a pre-tarmac state here. [...] […] The S4 (UrS4), which I have named Nessie, is destined to be a garage queen and special transport vehicle on those rare occasions that I need to carry multiple passengers or maybe just on special occasions - like when I want to drive insanely fast or when I want to go broke buying expensive premium gasoline. Though I own three cars that are capable of track duty, I never intended for the UrS4 to see the track. And yet, through circumstances with which I won’t bore you, I found myself in the UrS4 on Harris Hill Road (H2R), which you might remember I visited in a pre-tarmac state here. […]

]]> Comment on Return to the Old San Francisco Steak House by Stephen Mabrito (aka Nathan Reed) http://www.jimmypribble.com/blog/2006/06/return-to-the-old-san-francisco-steak-house/#comment-10138 Stephen Mabrito (aka Nathan Reed) Fri, 23 May 2008 20:51:35 +0000 http://www.jimmypribble.com/blog/2006/06/return-to-the-old-san-francisco-steak-house/#comment-10138 The man who was responsible for the demise of OSF was Barry Cohen. He began as GM (circa 1990) for the San Antonio operation, which was the original OSF location built by Henry Reed in 1968. Mr. Reed gained trust in the new charmer, and later Cohen was promoted Operations Director of the four restaurants. Henry Reed remained Chairman of the Board but gave Cohen the title of CEO -- and that's when Cohen further asserted himself and discovered more creative ways to pilfer from OSF and Mr. Reed. In the decade since Cohen's arrival, the restaurants saw a cheapening of quality and quantity, all while he filled his fat, greedy fingers with other people's hard-earned money. Cohen was a piece of work! He was the quintessential wolf in sheep's clothing. He apparently had no respect for the backbone of the restaurant -- its people. He repeatedly violated the OSF lifeblood mentally, physically, and monetarily. It was truly sad to watch. I saw it every day. I grew up with OSF as a major part of my life. I worked at the locations in Dallas and San Antonio. I was there pre-Cohen, during Cohen, and post-Cohen. It was sad to watch the mighty OSF fall. One evening in the late ‘90s, Cohen directed me into the walk-in freezer for another one of our "freezer talks," where he strangled me, threatened me, and let me know he meant business: do not get in his way, ever again. Shortly thereafter I left the restaurant I loved so much. That is when I could no longer convince Henry Reed of Cohen's filthy nature. Mr. Reed had been charmed by a real confidence artist -- Barry Cohen. I am pleased to see Mr. Pribble's article, though. It proves that there was still some love left in OSF lifeblood, even after the Cohen Empire. I do appreciate your article, Mr. Pribble. It reminds me of the good times there. It has been difficult for me to see OSF in that good light since Mr. Reed passed away. I suppose my message is twofold: I thank all the people of OSF for their love and strength, and I want the world to know that my father was not the one responsible for the OSF downfall. My father, Henry A. Reed, would be proud of your dedication and lifeblood, Mr. Pribble. Stephen Mabrito (Formerly, Nathan A. Reed) 210-373-7400 mabrito@earthlink.net The man who was responsible for the demise of OSF was Barry Cohen. He began as GM (circa 1990) for the San Antonio operation, which was the original OSF location built by Henry Reed in 1968. Mr. Reed gained trust in the new charmer, and later Cohen was promoted Operations Director of the four restaurants. Henry Reed remained Chairman of the Board but gave Cohen the title of CEO — and that’s when Cohen further asserted himself and discovered more creative ways to pilfer from OSF and Mr. Reed. In the decade since Cohen’s arrival, the restaurants saw a cheapening of quality and quantity, all while he filled his fat, greedy fingers with other people’s hard-earned money. Cohen was a piece of work! He was the quintessential wolf in sheep’s clothing. He apparently had no respect for the backbone of the restaurant — its people. He repeatedly violated the OSF lifeblood mentally, physically, and monetarily. It was truly sad to watch.

I saw it every day. I grew up with OSF as a major part of my life. I worked at the locations in Dallas and San Antonio. I was there pre-Cohen, during Cohen, and post-Cohen. It was sad to watch the mighty OSF fall. One evening in the late ‘90s, Cohen directed me into the walk-in freezer for another one of our “freezer talks,” where he strangled me, threatened me, and let me know he meant business: do not get in his way, ever again. Shortly thereafter I left the restaurant I loved so much. That is when I could no longer convince Henry Reed of Cohen’s filthy nature. Mr. Reed had been charmed by a real confidence artist — Barry Cohen.

I am pleased to see Mr. Pribble’s article, though. It proves that there was still some love left in OSF lifeblood, even after the Cohen Empire. I do appreciate your article, Mr. Pribble. It reminds me of the good times there. It has been difficult for me to see OSF in that good light since Mr. Reed passed away. I suppose my message is twofold: I thank all the people of OSF for their love and strength, and I want the world to know that my father was not the one responsible for the OSF downfall. My father, Henry A. Reed, would be proud of your dedication and lifeblood, Mr. Pribble.

Stephen Mabrito
(Formerly, Nathan A. Reed)
210-373-7400
mabrito@earthlink.net

]]> Comment on Willie’s House by jimmypribble.com/blog » Blog Archive » The Least of These http://www.jimmypribble.com/blog/2007/08/willies-house/#comment-9984 jimmypribble.com/blog » Blog Archive » The Least of These Mon, 19 May 2008 22:47:04 +0000 http://www.jimmypribble.com/blog/2007/08/willies-house/#comment-9984 [...] Sometime in November of last year, I had a late dinner with Tony and Alex after work. The weather had already turned cool and the first freeze was coming. Tony suggested that we should maybe buy some blankets and hand them out to the homeless downtown. I loved the idea. My particular ministry is very church-oriented. If you come to my church, you see what I do; if you don’t, you won’t. I’m thrilled to serve the people who come to ACF, but it doesn’t always feel very much like being salt and light “of the world.” Serving the homeless sounded perfect. I had wanted to do more, ever since working on Willie’s House. [...] […] Sometime in November of last year, I had a late dinner with Tony and Alex after work. The weather had already turned cool and the first freeze was coming. Tony suggested that we should maybe buy some blankets and hand them out to the homeless downtown. I loved the idea. My particular ministry is very church-oriented. If you come to my church, you see what I do; if you don’t, you won’t. I’m thrilled to serve the people who come to ACF, but it doesn’t always feel very much like being salt and light “of the world.” Serving the homeless sounded perfect. I had wanted to do more, ever since working on Willie’s House. […]

]]> Comment on Food That Time Forgot: Night Hawk Steak ‘n Taters by Samantha http://www.jimmypribble.com/blog/2005/07/food-that-time-forgot-night-hawk-steak-n-taters/#comment-9717 Samantha Tue, 13 May 2008 02:02:47 +0000 http://www.jimmypribble.com/blog/?p=4#comment-9717 I went to my local Wal-Mart yesterday, and unfortunately, that Supercenter no longer carries the Night Hawk dinners. Which was really disappointing. I loved those dinners, especially, the "Steak 'n Taters", and would shop at Wal-Mart specifically for them. :-( I really loved the flavor of the steaks. They tasted better than most restaurant steaks I have had. Just really loved the steak sauce. :-( I also really loved the Michael Angelo's Chicken Piccata, which my local area Wal-Marts stopped carrying several months ago. As it is, all they carry now are the family size Michael Angelo dinners. I went to my local Wal-Mart yesterday, and unfortunately, that Supercenter no longer carries the Night Hawk dinners. Which was really disappointing. I loved those dinners, especially, the “Steak ‘n Taters”, and would shop at Wal-Mart specifically for them. :-(

I really loved the flavor of the steaks. They tasted better than most restaurant steaks I have had. Just really loved the steak sauce. :-(

I also really loved the Michael Angelo’s Chicken Piccata, which my local area Wal-Marts stopped carrying several months ago. As it is, all they carry now are the family size Michael Angelo dinners.

]]> Comment on Whistle and Hum by Rob Booth http://www.jimmypribble.com/blog/2008/04/whistle-and-hum/#comment-9625 Rob Booth Sat, 10 May 2008 17:03:38 +0000 http://www.jimmypribble.com/blog/?p=94#comment-9625 Grr, lost the link in the WP conversion: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taVW8Kv2HcQ" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taVW8Kv2HcQ</a> Grr, lost the link in the WP conversion:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taVW8Kv2HcQ

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