Thursday, March 24, 2011

Friday Flash 55.....



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Opening the front door, blinding light from the outside
world penetrates the window-less pub's darkness. Seven or
eight regulars look up, and in unison shout...'GALEN'!!!
Sitting at the bar, smatterings of conversations are overheard...
"Budweiser"....
"I'm empty"....
"Idiot, In 2012 the North-Pole and the South-Pole are switching places"..
?????
"Hi Galen.....The usual?"
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Yes indeed....And that 'usual' is a Diet Pepsi or Bud Select 55!!
This dump makes me THE BEST BAR BURGER!!
An 8 oz (or more) hand pattied ground chuck burger cooked
medium well. They grill the bun to a PERFECT golden brown.
Mustard on BOTH sides...A thick slice of Onion...Green Olives...
A Pickle spear....Bag of chips.....$2.50? Yes...$2.50!!!! ANYTIME!
I Love Dive Bars...hehehehe
If you or anyone you know has written a Friday Flash 55
Please come tell The G-Man...
I will visit, read, enjoy, comment....Then BOOK!!!
So from the hungriest host from coast to coast...
Have a Kick Ass Week-End!!
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62 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 8:00:00 PM EDT

    Now I'm really craving a burger, G. That looks awesome.

    Fifty-five pieces of gear and one hundred and fifty-five reasons why I should be out climbing instead of sitting indoors right this minute… right here!

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  2. Jannie FunsterMarch 24, 2011 at 8:01:00 PM EDT

    $2.50 -- holy cow!! I'm moving to your town.

    Trouble In Red is mine.

    xoxo

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  3. Brian MillerMarch 24, 2011 at 8:02:00 PM EDT

    dud that sounds likemy kinda place...that burger looks amazing!

    i am up!!!!!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 8:02:00 PM EDT

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  5. KBMarch 24, 2011 at 8:02:00 PM EDT

    You're making me hungry G. Mine's up. Have a great weekend.

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  6. AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 8:05:00 PM EDT

    Can I substitute jalapeno for the olives?

    My entry is up.

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  7. AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 8:07:00 PM EDT

    Or here

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  8. dustusMarch 24, 2011 at 8:17:00 PM EDT

    Wow, that's quite a deal on grub.
    Mouth-watering 55! ...I've bupkis on my menu tonight. Just saying hey, G!

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  9. UnknownMarch 24, 2011 at 8:39:00 PM EDT

    Actually, that burger looks really, really, good.

    My 55 is x-rated and can be found HERE



    http://5thsister.blogspot.com/2011/03/alphabe-thursdayflash-friday-55-letter.html

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  10. limeMarch 24, 2011 at 8:49:00 PM EDT

    i think that picture alone gave me a myocardial infarction! zowie! but cheap food, friendly folks...it's all good.

    i'm up here

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  11. SerenaMarch 24, 2011 at 8:58:00 PM EDT

    TGIF!

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  12. G-ManMarch 24, 2011 at 9:19:00 PM EDT

    Thats right Sherry.
    Around here Friday starts at 8:00 PM est Thursday Nights!!
    Thank You for noticing...:-)

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  13. hedgewitchMarch 24, 2011 at 9:28:00 PM EDT

    What, no jalapenos??? Still, for $2.50, who's complaining? You can't buy tofu for that--not that any sane person would want to.

    Yep, I'm playin--my chilling real life tale(well, with minor changes to keep them from coming after me):

    Cult

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  14. MeMarch 24, 2011 at 9:49:00 PM EDT

    Mmmmmm....

    Except, hold the olives!
    -C

    btw...thanks for the kick in the pants. I'm up.
    xo

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  15. Monkey ManMarch 24, 2011 at 9:49:00 PM EDT

    That's no fiction! But it does make me hungry.

    My 55 is HERE

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  16. JannaMarch 24, 2011 at 9:57:00 PM EDT

    My ideal burger would have a ton of cheese, bacon, and lots of barbecue sauce.
    Possibly also a ton of hot peppers.

    Now I'm drooling.
    Mmgrrrghhhhll.

    Thanks for another Friday 55!
    Mine's here. :)

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  17. PattiKenMarch 24, 2011 at 10:34:00 PM EDT

    Yep, where everybody knows your name. And how you like your burger. It's a good thing.

    I'm in here.

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  18. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallMarch 24, 2011 at 10:35:00 PM EDT

    Wow, that is a playful 55,
    you are the star
    in a bar,
    young and attractive ladies are not afar...
    I bet you enjoy your time there...


    Here is My 55

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  19. MargaretMarch 24, 2011 at 10:40:00 PM EDT

    Wow. Fantastic mouth watering photo!! The price is hard to believe.

    ...would you like a cocktail with that burger?

    My email internet service is down and that is where I stored the instructions how to direct link. So, for my 55, go to my Art Happens in Black & White Blog. (http://margaretbednar-blackandwhite.blogspot.com)

    I will try to direct link in the morning and I will erase this one.

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  20. Katherine KrigeMarch 24, 2011 at 11:05:00 PM EDT

    I'll take mine without the olives. You can't beat that price though!

    (whats in the cupboard to eat? I'm suddenly hungry...)

    Oh, and I will have a 55 up for you tomorrow am.

    cheers,
    Katherine

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  21. drybottomgirlMarch 24, 2011 at 11:16:00 PM EDT

    Well come to Wisconsin my friend! Lots of dive bars that serve mean fish fries, onion rings, and yes, gotta have 'em cheese curds! Your 55 made me hungry, so off to find a snack and wishing you a great weekend! My 55 is up...

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  22. moondustwriterMarch 24, 2011 at 11:34:00 PM EDT

    Your 55s are always fresh and in this case
    Yummy
    pretty lady

    Thanks for your tireless wit and charm G

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  23. Pheromone GirlMarch 25, 2011 at 12:26:00 AM EDT

    Goodness, I love dive bars, too!

    I'm late again... but it's only 9:25 MY time so not TOO Late...

    Shaky 55

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  24. RNSANEMarch 25, 2011 at 1:14:00 AM EDT

    Sounds yummy, Galen...why am I always tempted by food?

    Mine is at:

    http://rnsane.blogspot.com/2011/03/friday-flash-55-rest-in-peace-elizabeth.html

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  25. amfMarch 25, 2011 at 1:26:00 AM EDT

    love it, makes me think of dives around here..

    I've read about the G-man's 55 and thought I'd give it a go, Slammed

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  26. Enchanted OakMarch 25, 2011 at 1:46:00 AM EDT

    I'd like to see you wrap your mouth around that monster, Galen. Look at the lust you've incited in your readers.

    Here's my Bloody Hand

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  27. OliviaMarch 25, 2011 at 2:25:00 AM EDT

    Now Galen, you had to do it! Making me hungry, drool and salivating!!

    The place sounds awesome and the burger- grub grub already!! A think slice of onion? Mustard? I don't need more- I'll add the jalapeños on my own.. hehehe


    Re- birth

    You have a wonderful weekend mannn!! Hugs xoxoxox

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  28. MonaMarch 25, 2011 at 2:56:00 AM EDT

    enjoy Galen. No mention of food is exiting for me at present...

    My 55ve Flash Fiction is up!

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  29. anthonynorthMarch 25, 2011 at 3:29:00 AM EDT

    Ah, you can't beat pubs.

    You'll find mine here.

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  30. Ami MattisonMarch 25, 2011 at 4:01:00 AM EDT

    Throw on some jalapeños and a pickled banana pepper on the side, and I'm buying that burger!

    Skipped a week; so I'm glad to be playing this round. Mine's here.

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  31. knot eyeMarch 25, 2011 at 4:05:00 AM EDT

    sated now, the friends gathered to pay homage to a G man

    Peace, hp


    my stuff

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  32. AkelamaluMarch 25, 2011 at 4:40:00 AM EDT

    A beer and a burger with friends - what could be better? :)

    Mine's up.

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  33. A Daft Scots LassMarch 25, 2011 at 4:44:00 AM EDT

    Gosh that burger looks scrummy.

    Calorie riddled, but yummy.

    Have an awesome weekend!

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  34. magiceyeMarch 25, 2011 at 5:10:00 AM EDT

    sounds yummylicious!!

    sometimes life sucks at http://instantwords.blogspot.com/2011/03/sometimes.html

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  35. Belinda MunozMarch 25, 2011 at 5:43:00 AM EDT

    I had trouble focusing on your words because of that damn burger! $2.50? What decade are you living in? Gotta love establishments that put their customers first.

    My 55 is here: http://thehalfwaypoint.net/2011/03/meaningful-measures/

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  36. JinksyMarch 25, 2011 at 5:57:00 AM EDT

    Eek! That would not be my choice of a Friday morning luncheon though! Rather have a rabbit stew? LOL
    See my 55 HERE

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  37. Maude LynnMarch 25, 2011 at 6:47:00 AM EDT

    Order one for me, too!

    Mine's up!

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  38. izzyMarch 25, 2011 at 7:25:00 AM EDT

    I am waving from outside, "Enjoy!"

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  39. BubbaMarch 25, 2011 at 7:30:00 AM EDT

    So you're basically Norm from "Cheers" there? Pretty sweet, G-Man!

    Sorry to disappoint, but I have no 55 this week, thanks to my boss.

    (Come on lucky MegaMillions ticket!)

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  40. NessaMarch 25, 2011 at 8:24:00 AM EDT

    That is the best looking burger - I could use one for breakfast along with an ice cold G & T.

    Flash 55 - The Monster

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  41. izzyMarch 25, 2011 at 8:30:00 AM EDT

    Ok G-man, it has been this kind of week-
    http://izzy-conversing.blogspot.com/2011/03/flash-fiction-55-in-my-yard.html

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  42. hopeMarch 25, 2011 at 8:34:00 AM EDT

    Who knew you could get a craving for burgers first thing in the morning? Yum!

    Mine's up. Happy weekend!

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  43. Lulda CasadagaMarch 25, 2011 at 8:43:00 AM EDT

    Love those dark hole-in-the-wall places. Like Cheers everyone knows your name! :) I have to try some olives on a burger...who would have thought...anyway will try my best today! Cheers to you G-Man.

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  44. the walking manMarch 25, 2011 at 9:08:00 AM EDT

    You can't even buy a perfectly ground pound of chuck for$2.50 anymore. Where is this place?

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  45. LisaMarch 25, 2011 at 9:56:00 AM EDT

    Love your 55.

    Here's a link to mine.
    http://inspiredbylisa.blogspot.com/2011/03/catcher-of-dreams-friday-55.html

    Gotta learn how to make this a link. Maybe by next week.

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  46. TALONMarch 25, 2011 at 10:01:00 AM EDT

    Yummy 55, Galen! Now I know what I want for lunch - but I'll have my olives on side :) I love hearing bits and pieces of conversations like that.

    My 55: Flight of Fancy

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  47. StrangerMarch 25, 2011 at 11:28:00 AM EDT

    I love local bars! $2.50 is a great deal! Your 55 has me craving beer and greasy food - I love it.

    Happy Friday, Galen!

    Mine's here

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  48. JinksyMarch 25, 2011 at 11:54:00 AM EDT

    Re. your comment on my blog...Nice try, G-Man, but wrong rabbit! Try HERE to learn two more long words! LOL

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  49. Steve IsaakMarch 25, 2011 at 12:54:00 PM EDT

    Love this, made me chuckle. I've lived near that bar, a few times.

    Here's mine.

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  50. MorningAJMarch 25, 2011 at 1:45:00 PM EDT

    Where everybody knows your name?

    Burgers are good.

    My 55 are up here

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  51. UnknownMarch 25, 2011 at 4:59:00 PM EDT

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  52. UnknownMarch 25, 2011 at 5:02:00 PM EDT

    hahahah... loved this, Galen! The important (and oh so wise) conversations in a pub!! Always a pleasure to be part of ;-)

    You have an AWESOME weekend, Mr. G!!!
    And here's my 55er...

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  53. secret agent womanMarch 25, 2011 at 8:23:00 PM EDT

    I think I'll just have a beer. :-)

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  54. MeMarch 25, 2011 at 8:48:00 PM EDT

    Hey you! I know I already wrote my 55, but tonight I wrote ABOUT the 55. :)

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  55. LincMarch 25, 2011 at 10:00:00 PM EDT

    That's it, I'm BBQ'ing tomorrow. Mine's up: http://reaper282.blogspot.com/2011/03/fff-55-vol-x-proposal.html

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  56. avoid the clapMarch 25, 2011 at 11:12:00 PM EDT

    I was almost late. Here's mine.

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  57. Shanae BranhamMarch 26, 2011 at 1:50:00 AM EDT

    Sounds like a great place to get a burger. Fun read! Thanks for sharing.

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  58. SMarch 26, 2011 at 11:09:00 AM EDT

    gotta love a good sleazy burger joint!!!!
    Miss you, gman, got got got got no time
    no time
    no time!
    ♥

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  59. gautami tripathyMarch 26, 2011 at 12:09:00 PM EDT

    I am hungry!

    And I am LATE!

    Here is mine:

    homing

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  60. joannaMarch 26, 2011 at 3:58:00 PM EDT

    Sweet & tasty FF55.

    Yes back east they do have the best "dive" bars and diners for great food.

    Just wanted to say 'hi' I took a hiatus from blogging for a couple of weeks and have not yet got back in the flow of things yet. I came across 20 weird words but will only post ten here for you to have fun and ponder-- my FF 55
    1. Erinaceous

    Like a hedgehog

    2. Lamprophony

    Loudness and clarity of voice

    3. Depone

    To testify under oath

    4. Finnimbrun

    A trinket or knick-knack

    5. floccinaucinihilipilification

    Estimation that something is valueless. Proper pronunciation based on Latin roots: flockə-nowsə-nəkələ-pələ-fək-ation.

    6. Inaniloquent

    Pertaining to idle talk

    7. Limerance

    An attempt at a scientific study into the nature of romantic love.

    8. Mesonoxian

    Pertaining to midnight

    9. Mungo

    A dumpster diver – one who extracts valuable things from trash

    10. Nihilarian

    A person who deals with things lacking importance (pronounce the ‘h’ like a ‘k’).

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  61. LarryMarch 26, 2011 at 8:02:00 PM EDT

    Yes dive bars are great at times I'll never forget "Dirty Dicks" here in Roseburg Oregon. they have great burgers and chillie Doggs to die for.
    sorry i missed friday but I'll be back next week.




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  62. clean and crazyMarch 27, 2011 at 11:37:00 AM EDT

    oh my god!! that burger looks amazing i think i can feel my arteries clogging just looking at it, as my mouth waters...

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