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Andy commented on sophie's blog post 'Morning Fix: Talking Code'

I had Tommy's once, at about 3 in the morning, years ago, and while I have fond memories, I can't say my taste buds were fully functioning at that point. I need to visit L.A. again one of these days.

1 hour ago

sophie commented on sophie's blog post 'Morning Fix: Talking Code'

Oh yes -- Tommy's is delicious (even if the chili is pretty much nuclear).

1 hour ago

Lahjik commented on sophie's blog post 'Morning Fix: Talking Code'

If I find myself stuck in SoCal, which I do on occasion, I'd take a Tommy's Original over In-n-Out. I'd take a Blakes Green Chile and Cheese over either of them. Of course if Albuquerque could get a Braum's then I'd have to balance my burger sched...

2 hours ago

Cottonwood commented on sophie's blog post 'Morning Fix: Talking Code'

Not an issue for me, either "in favor of" or "in opposition to." I'm just curious where all the haters from last fall went, during the arrival of Jack-in-the-Box or the Paseo outlet of Chick-fil-a. But I seem to remember comments about medical tre...

3 hours ago

Rodney commented on sophie's blog post 'Morning Fix: Talking Code'

In-N-Out, Blakes, BK, or whatever, what's the diff. A burger is a burger is ground up dead cow (with all the negative conotations that accompany it) on a bun. My favorite association with In-N-Out has nothing to do with the burger barn. It's a si...

3 hours ago

John commented on sophie's blog post 'Morning Fix: Talking Code'

God damn you, KOB. You get my hopes up and dash them in an instant. I so love In-N-Out, but as far as local brands go, Blake's probably has a grip on the New Mexico market.

5 hours ago

once banned twice shy commented on sophie's blog post 'Morning Fix: Talking Code'

any California town has a mom and pop shop that's far superior to the palm trees and jesus, code-ordering establishment that is In N Out. PIE 'N' BURGER!!!! (Pasadena)

5 hours ago

once banned twice shy commented on sophie's blog post 'Morning Fix: Weed'

I just don't understand how you can build a new highway and not prevent traffic from crossing over. You know, it's just not driving in New Mexico if you don't have to dodge head-on traffic.

5 hours ago

My other name is... commented on sophie's blog post 'Morning Fix: Talking Code'

We've already taken our yearly family trip out west and therefore have eaten our yearly In N Out burger. I've always heard that they use the same distributor and refuse to freeze their meat as the reason why they don't venture too far east. But i...

6 hours ago

Ron Da Bomb commented on sophie's blog post 'Morning Fix: Talking Code'

A big part of the allure for me is that you can't get them here. When I travel east of here, I'll stop at White Castle for some slyders. If either of these joints had a location in ABQ, I might eat there occasionally. I like burgers of all varieti...

6 hours ago

Andy commented on sophie's blog post 'Morning Fix: Talking Code'

Before I moved to California, I had a couple of friends from there who hyped the In N Out all the time. So I went there straight away when I got to the land of milk and honey and high taxes and waaay too many people ... boy was I let down. Maybe t...

7 hours ago

Masshole in Fringecrest commented on sophie's blog post 'Morning Fix: Talking Code'

From what I understand, In N Out owners did not contribute to Yes on Prop 8., while Blake's owner Brian Rule's name appears in the public database and he is listed as donating $10,000. I am not familiar with any other In N Out politics or controve...

7 hours ago

Ron Da Bomb commented on sophie's blog post 'Morning Fix: Talking Code'

Snapshot from a recent roadtrip...

8 hours ago

Masshole in Fringecrest commented on sophie's blog post 'Morning Fix: Talking Code'

OK, correction- they stand in contradiction to "almost all"... understanding full well that the beef is probably the most important aspect... harumph. One of these days I will only buy my meat products at local farmer's markets or from small loca...

9 hours ago

once banned twice shy commented on sophie's blog post 'Morning Fix: Talking Code'

Finally, they are mentioned as standing in direct contradiction to all that is done in the world of fast food... But they still get their "meat product" from the mass producers, no? Who wants to eat something produced by an outfit that calls itse...

9 hours ago

Masshole in Fringecrest commented on sophie's blog post 'Morning Fix: Talking Code'

To me chains=franchise. In-N-Out doesn't qualify as a chain because it's still family-owned, merely with multiple locations. Same goes for Blake's, except without all the associated icky Mormon anti-Prop 8 stuff.

10 hours ago

Tricross commented on sophie's blog post 'Morning Fix: Talking Code'

In n Outs do nothing for me. I'd rather have a Blakes. And what's with this hope for an In n Out Burger landing in ABQ coming from the same folks who loathe chains? Maybe we need a Double Standard Burger.

10 hours ago

ramon t commented on sophie's blog post 'Morning Fix: Talking Code'

You people that don't like In-N-Out must not have any taste buds! :^) Best darn fast-food burger there is. Add me as another that loves In-N-Out. I have even used my SW Airlines free tickets to fly to Vegas on a couple of occasions just to eat...

10 hours ago

Masshole in Fringecrest commented on sophie's blog post 'Morning Fix: Talking Code'

I think it's a little more than local brand loyalty. In-N-Out has a marketing image- that of an earlier, "Cali" or "So-Cal" era, palm trees, beach-i-ness, surfing, etc. Additionally, their product tastes good. Their french fries are cut fresh, pra...

10 hours ago

Don T. commented on sophie's blog post 'Morning Fix: Talking Code'

Oh how I love In-N-Out! I've taken quite a number of road trips for the pot o' gold known as a Double Double! Lota has nothing on them. As much as I loathe crossing the river, I'd gladly do so for a mouthful of their fries.

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Where I Live:: SE Heights / Fringecrest

About Me:: I'm the managing editor on this site.

Interests: Test prep, buyer behavior, roller disco, that cat in the box, home repair, meeting and greeting, recycling, opera, ergonomics, the expanding universe, independent booksellers, proper spelling, Japanese novels filled with loss and regret, decision science, brunch.

Favorite Thing(s) About Albuquerque:: I'm just so happy to be here!

Presentations + Cody Martin + all that old crap + other stuff

Presentations!
Social Presentation IRMA.pdf
Online Communities IRMA.pdf
Social Presentation UNM.pdf

Here's Cody Martin. Vote for Cody on A Dog's Life (if you can find him).

At some point, somebody asked me where all my old posts went. They can be accessed here: My Duke City Fix Morgue. Enjoy that. You'll need to scroll down a bit. Okay, a lot.

Also, I'm a big fan of the SF Reporter's Muckraker's Guide (thanks to Dave Maass for some great research).

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At 9:20pm on November 6, 2007, Benny the Icepick said…: So this is the new face of the Fix? It's going to take some getting used to...

At 10:23pm on November 8, 2007, Lexi said…: Woo-hoo! I'm spending an embarrassingly huge amount of time exploring.

At 11:59pm on November 16, 2007, Girlmarie said…: Hi Sophie. What are you guys going to do with the old forum? Specifically, all the posts about neighborhoods, etc. I'm thinking if I have a reply to a post there I like should I save it to use it on this forum?