The More or Less of Whatnot Thread 2024

[kcmets]

Maybe everyone else already knew this. But I had no idea that the singer who is the subject of "Killing me Softly with His Song" is Don McLean of American Pie fame.

I didn't know this. Fun fact, if true...

[Frayed Knot]

I actually did know that.
That was the thing about the Troubadour in those days. Given its LA location not only were you performing in front of an audience of fans
but there were just as likely to be a bunch of industry execs listening in and also a bunch of your peers and competition.
It was very cross-pollinating in that way.



McLean, btw, just release a new album.

[whippoorwill]

It was rumored at the time to be Michael Jackson, who was about 12

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

McLean is 78. Ian Hunter who released an album earlier this year, turns 85 today.

[kcmets]

I opened two cans of solid white albacore tuna in water just
NOW!! One Starkist and the other Bumble Bee. The Starkist
is markedly more solid and whiter than the Bumble Bee.

Which way do you like it better?

I like the darker Tuna in oil myself.

If I had to choose, I'd go with solid white in water. I also
prefer to open a can marked solid white tuna and get solid
white tuna. The difference between the two cans was ridiculous.

If I'm eating oily canned fish it's sardines or anchovies. Really,
all I use anchovies for is to add to sauces or sautés but I like
to occasionally eat sardines right out of the can.

[whippoorwill]

My dad did that 😊

[Frayed Knot]

72 y/o Bill Belichick reportedly has a new 24 y/o girlfriend.
If this goes well do you suppose he's going to marry her or just adopt her?

[MFS62]

I opened two cans of solid white albacore tuna in water just
NOW!! One Starkist and the other Bumble Bee. The Starkist
is markedly more solid and whiter than the Bumble Bee.

Which way do you like it better?
I like the darker Tuna in oil myself.

If I had to choose, I'd go with solid white in water. I also
prefer to open a can marked solid white tuna and get solid
white tuna. The difference between the two cans was ridiculous.
If I'm eating oily canned fish it's sardines or anchovies. Really,
all I use anchovies for is to add to sauces or sautés but I like
to occasionally eat sardines right out of the can.

Three chefs chime in on the best canned tuna:

https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/best-c ... s-37406044

Later

[kcmets]

I just took Kappy out for a final pee and there's a Mercedes parked in
front of the house with two wheels on the curb onto our tree lawn*.

Not a cheapo Benz mistresses get -- big-ticket, brand-new, four-door
sedan. Do we get to keep it after 48 hours if abandoned?

* - check the archives