Sampling the Ultimate - "Sparky Burger"

Not for Calorie Counters

Returning from the expedition to Motobu and the Hydrangea Gardens, it was lunch time.

The Map It Okinawa dude and I decided, we'd check out Captain Kangaroo.

It's been almost five years, since the last time I'd eaten there.

Providing, the joint wasn't crowded with tourists, we figured, they'd get our business.

Disappointed with the last meal I had there, I gave them a 3 star review on TripAdvisor.

Just in case, they had a Bad Chef day, I promised to review the place again, in due time.

Food and Service Now 5 Stars

The building was probably, halfway full. Plenty of staff on hand, greeted us as we entered.

The airconditioning was on and, felt great, after having been outdoors all morning.

We figured, even if it was half an hour wait, for our meal, at least it would be comfortable.

My selection, off the menu, was the Sparky Burger and an order of fries.

There was even enough time, for me to go out front for some nicotine replacement therapy.

It was 1:07PM when I snapped this photo with the smartphone. It's a huge meal.

The wooden stick, poked through the burger, must be 6-7 inches long.

No way, was I going to try picking that monster up, for a bite at a time.

I asked the waitress if, I could have a fork and knife and, she hooked me up.

My guess, would be, the difference between Sparkies at 900 and 1000 Yen is the burgers.

Once, I pulled the wooden sword out and started chopping, I couldn't tell.

A pile of  crispy baked onions, lettuce, bacon and tomato, were the first things I saw.

Hacking away with the knife and fork, revealed lots more, meat and sauces.

Map It Dude, was done eating his regular sized burger, way before, I got done.

My hamburger meal, looked like some sort of  Smorgasbord salad, the way I did it.

The whole plate was covered (overflowing) with my grunting, carving, slurping and burping.

Here's what my plate looked like at 1:33PM. I could have done better.

A few specks of meat, were left on the plate so, they wouldn't feel like I was going home hungry.

Licking the dish clean, would have been fun but, I didn't want them to think, I was an animal.

If, there aren't a bunch of pretty women and children in there, next time, we'll give it a try !

Visit Captain Kangaroo

That Time Jerry Hit Me with the Sliders

Three Cameramen Walk into a Bar

One was from Oklahoma, one from Wisconsin and, I'm right here.

It wasn't for the purpose of drinking booze or, anything like that.

We heard a rumor, they served Black Angus cow meat there so, that's why we went.

First, I offered to pay for the lunch because, I had money.

But, the senior guy, insisted on buying for everyone.

Out of respect (maybe) I said, "Alright."

The other two guys, ordered regular size  burgers.

In the past, I had been cautioned about the double burger.

It's way too much for the average person, to eat.

So, that's what I ordered. I don't like being average.

If, you stop and think about it; that's too easy.

Of course, everyone was done eating, before me.

It was quite a filling meal and, took some doing.

Jerry, the guy from Oklahoma, decided to shoot me.

He's actually some sort of preacher, I'd say.

But, he don't mind hearing me cuss so, he's OK.

Don't worry. There was some pretty women in the place.

The gentlemen side of me won't cuss around ladies.

I just pretended, I was a normal person and, ate.

And, Jerry, fired away with his Fuji camera.

These Aren't My Photos

After, he downloads the images, Jerry does some photo processing, to spiff things up.

He likes to play with the sliders, the editing program gives you, for adjustments.

So, the images, of me eating sliders, got tweaked with sliders, too.

He sent them to me and, it gave me an idea. Put them on my blog if, he would consent.

Even though, the subject is me, I don't own the copyright to those images.

So, before posting them, I had to get the photographer's permission.

Look up Jerry TheDissenter on Facebook, to see more of his work.

Then, come back here and let me know something.

Do I look better, eating the sliders on full color or, black and white ?

Grabbing a Burger at 50's Cafe from California

New Improved Location

 

 

Lots of my foodie friends were disappointed when the old hamburger shack closed down.

At a busy intersection along the highway, there was very limited parking available.

Sonovagun if they didn't pack-up and, move into a big shopping mall !

 

The 50's Cafe is now located in the Uruma City Don Quijote store.  Yay !

Several hundred cars can probably fit in the parking lot, over there.

That would be a great place to send somebody shopping, while you get to go eat.

 The owner and his wife let me shoot anything, I wanted to, in the place.

So, I thought it would be nice to let everyone see what the joint looks like.

 It's a little bit tricky, taking photos without any people in the scene.

Who wants to be bothered by a cameraman when they're eating ?

After placing my order, I ran all around the place with the tripod and camera.

Every few minutes, I had to run outside, to get the GPS, turned back on.

Beyond this sign, is the tax free shopping center, which I, kept out of just, because.

Some people might enjoy shopping.  They should go in there; not me.

Remember the 1950's ?  Men were men and women were ladies, back in the old days.

Smoking was good and, they even had 2-way cigarettes.

Chesterfield was the best one for you, according to this sign.  Hah !

And, if you go for the big, strong, silent type --  Hop into a Dodge.  Oops: 1963 Dodge.

This sign, in English and Japanese, is for fussy customers.

Most people, around here, just trust the chef, to feed them, whatever is right.

If they want to "have it their way" they should go to another country to eat, I think.

The sign says, "Burgers The Way They Should Be" and, I take their word for it.

It's a good thing, I don't run the place.  I'd tell fussy customers to "Git."

But, the mom and pop, that run this joint are real nice people.

 Probably, it wouldn't be a good idea to complain about anything, while I'm in there.

Somebody from Jehovah's Witnesses business tried inviting me to an event.

Being, the polite person I am, the best thing to do was say, " Sorry, I'm busy that day."

Then, I got far away, in the corner and, shot some movie star's photos.

This was what I had for lunch yesterday and it was scrumptious.

After all that work, taking photos and, telling a fib to the holy people, I was starved.

Restaurants are where people go to eat and, I love this one.

People can practice whatever religion they want and talk to any god, they feel like.

It just isn't a good idea to try and convert me when, I'm waiting for my chow.  Amen.

 Website: Don Quijote

Directions and Map Courtesy of Goya Republic

1st Week of June -- Friday Photos

A Weekend Could Be Spent Doing This

 

 

A relatively mild rainy season, slowed the flower blossoms down a bit this year.

A visit to the northern hills today turned out to be a good idea.

The mountains are popping with bright colors.

Hydrangea flowers are in full bloom at Yohena's Ajsai Garden.

There must have been a few busloads of these little tots on a field trip.

They added some color saturation to the scenes in case you didn't already have enough.

Plus, I found out what about 100 of them want for Christmas.

A visit to Nago and, Captain Kangaroo's was made at lunchtime.

This is a simple burger and cheese with a side of fries.

Not wanting to get an overdose of vegetables, I just had some ketchup.

Potatoes and tomatoes, right ? 

They have other types of burgers on the menu, in case you were wondering.

Someday, I may have to try this humongous thing.

Maybe, I'll pass on the ketchup.

Touring a rock garden, seemed like a good idea after that big lunch.

Buddha looks a bit weathered but, keeps on smiling.

This is a place we always stop by for photos when in the area.

A stand of bamboo, right next to the Buddha statue begs for photos, as well.

Something tells me, camera clubs will be heading for the hills this weekend.

There's a good possibility, they may run into me, somewhere in their photographic travels.

Now, I'm wondering.  How early does Captain Kangaroo open ? 

Maybe, I'll  be the first customer !

Scroll down the page at:

Hydrangea Garden Yohena Website

To Read in Japanese, English, Chinese or, Korean.

We Just Hadda Whip a U-ey on This One !

100% Beef Burger

 

 

That's what caught my eye as Doc was driving back up the eastern side of the island.

We had been out enjoying the sun and shooting cameras, before the typhoon hits.

Not to worry, we only expect a bit of wind with lots of rain.

Luckily, a red light, stopped us just as we passed the place.

The artist who made that hamburger sign, knew what he or, she, was doing.

We were both hungry and the only way to reach the place was a U-turn into a parking lot.

So, that's what we did.

For those who haven't mastered English slang as well as me:

U-ey means, a U-turn and hadda, means, had to.

Yadda, yadda, yadda, class dismissed.

Once we got inside, I looked around and took a few photos.

The place is small and, decorated with all kinds of USA 50's stuff, which I'll shoot later.

My wide angle lens, was left behind, in the car.

And, I was too hungry to go get it.

This sign convinced me, I didn't need a hamburger.

Burrito Rice, sounded pretty good to me and, it was delicious.

Now, you may be wondering, if they put any of that Afterburner chili in the recipe.

Me, too but, we'll have to figure that part out later.

What's Wrong With That Picture? (Photo) At The White Castle

This picture took some time.  We don't have many white castles for me to get photos of in Okinawa, Japan.

I really needed one for the sad story I'm about to tell you.

Yesterday I got lucky and found this white-looking castle in a park on a hill.

Here's the sad story.

There's this poor fat stockbroker guy named Martin Kessman who banged his knee on a table at a White Castle hamburger joint in New York State. They didn't make the tables to accomodate fat, clumsy people of his caliber.  So, the dude figures he should take the hamburger flippin' folks to court.

He wants to use the Americans with Disabilities Act to sue the fast food place because, um....

How do you say it ?

See, I don't like cuss words on my blog.  So, I don't know what to say.

Just, I know plenty of people with real disabilities.  And it got me wondering if that poor stockbroker was born that way.  Er, did someone stuff enough hamburgers down his throat to make him a 290 pound, American with Disabilities.  Poor fat guy.  Dang.  I almost cussed.

Remember, I don't want to know what's wrong with this picture.

Go over and see this high caliber, New York stockbroker squeezed into a cafeteria table.

It could be at a Dunkin Donouts, an ice cream parlor, pizza joint or another hamburger joint.

Who knows ?

THEN, COME ON BACK OVER HERE AND TELL ME

WITHOUT CUSSING, PLEASE

WHAT'S WRONG WITH THAT PICTURE ?

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