Word: grubs
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...based in Pearce, Ariz., Bob King teaches novice cowboys (O.K., cowpersons) old-time roping techniques, plus how to handle cattle, transform a horse into a partner and manage land and water resources. A week ($1,250) includes lodging in an authentic bunkhouse and three squares a day of hearty grub. The week may be spent at the vast Three Sisters Ranch in the Arizona desert (October through May) or the Powder River Experience on the Wyoming plains (June through September). King, his wife Betty and other family members welcome men and women who aspire to the cowboy life. Many...
Whichever way you go with this solid selection of grub, it will sure beat the shitty chicken lomaine in Annenberg...
...defense, I'd like to say that I don't specifically remember saying that I'd prefer no food at all to airline grub. I'd also like to say that these days a huge American corporation such as an airline would be expected to base its decisions on extensive customer surveys rather than an offhand remark by one disgruntled passenger--particularly a disgruntled passenger who has a history of complaining about the food served on airplanes...
...also realize that a lot of people wouldn't want Ross Perot along for the expensive dinner, even if that meant they'd have to pay for their own grub. For one thing, he would almost certainly insist on ordering for you. "No, you don't want the striped bass," he'd say. "The fish they serve in this place haven't been in the water since the Great Flood. Waiter, bring him the rib roast. Well done. Just burn her up. And don't go sprinkling on any of those Gucci spices of yours. He wants an honest piece...
...before 8:50, let alone catch the Union's break fast. The student is free from 10 to 11, but the Union is closed by then. Classes resume at 11 and continue all the way to 2, leaving only 15 minutes take to his heels and grab some grub...