Archive for July, 2009
On my last hunting trip in the South, I stopped at one of those roadside eateries that cater to folks like me who can’t resist hand-lettered “BBQ” signs. Once inside the screen door,
I stared a long time at the menu, which was nothing more than a painted board nailed above the counter. Finally, the counterman took pity on me.
“It’s simple,” he said. “Beef.”
I nodded.
“Course, you can take that chopped, sliced, or shredded, with or without sauce, and you got beans and relish on the side. And, we got
two sizes—large and extra large.”
As I recall, I went whole hog and ordered a huge sandwich with
all the trimmings.
Buying a new 4×4 can be similarly gut-wrenching. You start simple, but suddenly you’re looking at a vehicle with all the trimmings. The only problem is that a new 4×4 is considerably more expensive than a barbecue sandwich. Careful preparation, however, can keep the heartburn to a minimum.
