And while I'm thinking about it. I'd like to give a shout out to my fellow "from-a-town-of-9000" friend, Russell B!

I recall some shit that went down back in the day that meant that Russell hasn't had the easiest of roads since high school. But I think ole Russell is "alive and doin' fine" right about now. A very nice guy. And it was a pleasure to hang out with him Saturday night and to buy him a classic White Grill "The Mess" come Sunday morning! Man, that $hit was fairly delicious. Not quite "The Stretch" of Broadway Diner standards in Columbia MO, but fairly close and damn tasty!