Oh Gator, I hated hearing this and apologize for this rude behavior. In addition I am sorry the fishing was slow. Then once it picked up they crowded you like that, it is just wrong. I always give people plenty of room and never encroach them no matter how good the fish biting gets for anyone. Not everyone are jerks on the Outer Banks. If I use a pier most of the time I get a spot close to the shore just beyond the breaking waves. I have better luck there and that is why I usually surf cast. If you ever come back I sure hope you have a much better experience.

What an awful experience and I am so sorry it happened to you Grizz. Things have changed a great deal over the years. Most everyone are down to earth and not at all wealthy. Many of the people there are vacationers and not the locals. Although some locals are nasty to visitors which is upsetting to the rest of us. Finding a place to stay is tough and has unfortunately become very pricey.

I am in the next town up from there but I have not heard of any big Blues getting active. However, I was on the beach Saturday in Kitty Hawk and twice I saw a flock of Sea Gulls swarming up near the surf. The bait fish were jumping and I think I did see one Blue jump but it could have been another fish. On Sunday in Kill Devil Hills I never saw that happen again.

How could I have forgotten about Boars Head brand of beef Frank's. This summer I had the fine pleasure of consuming a couple if these delicious dogs with Mustard, Onions, and Chili. They were so good it made my leg wiggle.

I wish that I had the honor to be a vet but I never served. President Nixon did a lottery draft my senior year and my number came up high which made it unlikely I would get called up. One of my brothers was drafted into the Marines and he told me I wasn't volunteering. I wanted to especially after seeing him complete boot camp. I feel I missed something big and regret it.
Lots of Navy all around us. I lived in a neighboring city just a few minutes away from Tony's. I remember the disgraceful reception our wonderful vets received and it sickened me. You deserve all that praise and so much more, I am proud of all our vets.
That dog sounds incredible and of course no ketchup.

I like that...my siblings and I pronounced it exactly that way and we thought it was right. We were not the brightest bulbs on the string of lights. My older brother took care to scrap off the letters mus on the label leaving the tard on. We thought we had a dirty word displayed on that jar and would laugh our heads off every time it was brought out. Well, once we had some company over and remember fearing they would see our inside joke when that jar was put out on the table. We kept turning it to try and hide our dirty work...obviously, we were easily entertained.

Okay, I have another hotdog story..I am running on empty though ! Back before I married my bride in 1974, I would pick her up from her after school job at a local pharmacy. She worked the lunch counter, yes they used to have those. On the counter they had this rotisserie inside a glass container that held many hot dogs rotating like a Ferris Wheel. As she closed up and cleaned the cooking area up, she would unload those dogs out of the cooker. The ones that had been orbiting the longest would be wrinkled slightly and rather dried out. Those were the best dang dogs ever. I would take her home and hang out a while with her parents. She had a mixed breed dog that feasted on those long cooked frank's. Of course I would intercept a couple to the dismay of her dog. I would squirt a bit of mustard on them but the dog wanted his plain. Yep, it was a different time but still a dog eat dog world. In 75 on July 4th, we tied the knot and it still hasn't frayed.

Many years ago, a co-worker told me he was going to stop for lunch at 7-11 and get a gut grenade. So, I had to ask and it was a Hot Dog he was referring to. I do not recall which condiments he applied. He was right about that grenade tag. I had experienced some explosive aftermath with them myself. Come to think of it, I am sure he used mustard on that dog !

Oh I know, I hate to disappoint but I must maintain my integrity. My dad used to grow peppers of several types. Even picking them off the plant would make your fingertips burn. I think Johnny Cash tried some and the following day he was inspired to write A Ring Of Fire...Not a true sorry on Mr. Cash, May God bless his soul.

I like peppers but I have not ever tried putting any on a hotdog. I am a light weight when it comes to the really hot ones though.

First, thank you for your service, I mean that with all my heart. I appreciate it so very much. I respect every vet with the highest degree.
Those are great choices of dogs. I remember this little stand in downtown Norfolk, VA, Tony' s. He served I believe were Hormel and they were slender and popped when you bit into them, those were awesomely good. He put his kids through college with that business and it was all business. You were welcomed to sit at that counter as long as you were chewing. Once you were done he wanted you out and would let you know. Never asked about French fries, he would tell you to go to McDonald's. His slogan was often imitated but never duplicated..the menu was very limited.

Wow, 37 is a whopper.( wrong sandwich) I mean is Top Dog, and will be tough to surpass. I am trying to get us up there. With that said, I really like my dog slow cooked on a griddle or grill with those beautiful black stripes. As a kid most of the time they were boiled like in the school cafeteria. So, more stuff to hear preferences on. Either method, I still prefer mustard on mine.

You make a very good point and I know the answer to the parts thrown into a dog would likely disturb me. So for me, the Hot Dog is much like watching a magic show. I know what I saw was not what it appeared to be and I was fooled. However, learning the secret would completely spoil the fun. I do not want to know. If they could package the moo of the cow, they would. Anyone ever see the film Sling Blade ? Not that I ever liked potted meat, but I could never try it.

This surely put a smile on my face.

Very nice diagrams of useful knots thank you.