In-N-Out Burger

I was looking up why the largest drinks at Starbucks are called venti, and one thing led to another and I found this paragraph about my fav burger joint:

"In-N-Out Burger, which is privately held, has maintained a cult following, in large part because it has insisted on not turning burgers into an industrial process, all while expanding gingerly in California, Arizona and Nevada. As a result, it remains a destination, a privilege, a brand that is owned by the minority of Americans who have regular access to it."

Strangely, I do feel lucky to live where these are available. Huh.

Starbucks, explained

The site I found that explained Starbuckese is here:

http://www.quicksilverweb.net/sbucks/sbcharts.htm


Of sizes, it says:
Sizes

Short 8 oz. The smallest size Starbucks offers, but you'll probably only get this size if you ask for it by name; anyone asking for a "small" will get a Tall, which is the smallest size for which the prices are actually on the menu. Only hot drinks can be served in the Short size.

Tall 12 oz. This is what you'll get if you ask for a "small" drink.

Grande 16 oz. This is the "medium" size. Pronounced "GRAWN-day."

Venti 20 oz. hot, 24 oz. cold. For some reason the iced Venti cups hold four more ounces; for this reason, Venti espresso drinks have an extra shot of espresso in them, and cost a few cents more than their hot equivalents. Pronounced "VENN-tee," and reportedly means twenty in Italian.

I was busy today.

I set up the new printer, then on to gardening. I weeded a small garden area in the front yard. I'd bought some plants via mail order and it was high time to get them in the ground. Around a bird bath I put five "Northern Lights Grass: A delightful and unique ornamental grass— each narrow blade is variegated with gold. In spring, new leaves are tipped in pink, then fade to creamy white." Then there are three "Dwarf Gaillardia; Showy little semi-double blooms add vivid color late spring till frost. Two-toned, red and gold flowers burst from compact 12-15'' tall clumps." Lastly, behind everything else I planted three "Black-Eyed Susan; Multitudes of golden, daisylike flowers with shiny black centers. Flowering starts in midsummer."

Now, I'm gonna try to put the finishing touches on a SG1 Christmas story that I started a year ago. Tis the season to get that puppy posted!