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COVID Is Not The First Thing That Scares Me About Thanksgiving Eve At Livingstone’s

November 18, 2021November 24, 2021 The Fresnan

For the sake of this post, I will put aside the debate about if it is safe enough to go to a packed bar in the final (we hope) throws of a pandemic.

That said…

Tonight is Thanksgiving Eve. Traditionally a big night in the Tower District, where Fresno Natives (now living out-of-town) come back and mix with current Fresnans.

Those current ones have to listen to old friends pump up their post-Fresno lives, like they’re trying to sell us on bitcoin.

Livingstone’s traditionally has been the epicenter for these meetups. At this point, I am afraid to go.

Not because I am worried I’ll run into some weird person from my past. It’s because I likely would not run into anybody.

Like, not one person I know.

Been away from the Tower scene too long. And any old friends I might see hardly go out anymore either.

I might be too old for Livingstone’s. (ouch that stings)

Enjoy yourselves, younger Tower people. Enjoy Livingstone’s and Strummers and Goldstein’s and Vini’s and Fresbrew and Spokeasy’s and whatever.

Enjoy it while it lasts, kids.

Northeast Fresno Doesn’t Deserve The New Benaddiction

November 8, 2021November 12, 2021 The Fresnan

Hey, I’m happy for the owners of Benaddiction, getting a new place. A nice big fresh spot. I am sure it will do well. They totally 100% deserve it! They are good folks and worked hard for this.

BUT! (you know there is a ‘but’ coming)

But, it’s kinda fucked up for those of us that live by the NW location. That have been supporting the Bullard & Marks spot all these freaking years.

Braving the long waits and postage stamp sized suite wedged next to a pool supply shop and a Supercuts training center, in hopes of one day raising the stature of the place to a full-sized NW Fresno location.

Finally it happed. Only North EAST Fresno, (the Taint District no less) got the new bigness. It feels like NW Fresno put in the work and NE got the reward.

This is how OG hardcore Green Day and Jawbreaker fans must have felt when the bands signed their first label deal.

No, I won’t be turning my back to them as they play onstage. So, I will still go to the Bullard & Marks location. And love the food.

But I might carry a chip on my shoulder when I do. Maybe mutter under-my-breath “sellouts” as I am getting seated, just to make myself feel better, I guess.

The “Who Made Who” will still taste good, just not as satisfying.

Hey Look! It’s Our Beautiful Fresno Aquarium In The New York Times!

November 7, 2021November 7, 2021 The Fresnan 3 Comments

Let your eyes focus on the NW corner of this NY Times picture. See that dead brown space? Yep, that’s right, it’s our little Fresno Aquarium in the New York Times!! Woo hoooooo! ?

Sorry. There is always room for a Fresno Aquarium joke.

One wonders how many generations of Fresnans will live to see the day that it never gets built.

The Sunday Times article is actually about infrastructure funds across the country and if the High Speed Rail will get some support (among a lot of other projects).

Nerd Alert: I Like The Arrivals & Departure Boards At Airports

October 17, 2021October 17, 2021 The Fresnan

Sorry but I think they are cool.

Even our smallish one at Fresno Yosemite International is pleasing.

Seeing other cities linked to Fresno I guess is what does it for me. I like big info boards in general though.

[That’s it. Just wanted to say that. ✌️]

Why Can’t I Get More Salsa!?

October 16, 2021October 18, 2021 The Fresnan 2 Comments

Oh wait. Nobody gives a shit that I am under salsa-ed!? Fuck you. Fuck all you motherfuckers:

Does every place that gives out chips & salsa give you the LEAST amount of salsa possible?!

Like, I have NEVER encountered a place that gives you TOO much salsa.

I am looking at you EVERY fuckingbody, including you @ChipotleTweets!#picodegallo
— Mike Seay (@thefresnan) October 17, 2021

Your cheap ass can’t give me a decent amount of salsa for my chips? For my burrito? Fuuuuuuuck you!

Is pico-de-gallo that fucking expensive to make?

Like, your restaurant’s profit margins rely on how little salsa you give out? Get the fuck out of the business then. I need that pico, ya somebitch!

Without salsa, all your shit is worthless. WORTHLESS!!!!!!

I know what you’re thinking “Hey. Asshat! Make your own damn salsa, it’s not that hard!”

Hey you know what? Fuck you I don’t want to make it I want it made for me. And I want an appropriate amount of it.

Give me the salsa!!

I will pay for it. I don’t care. Charge me. I just want it!!!

It sucks that I have to live in a world that thinks it’s fine to not give enough salsa for chips and burritos and everything, and I seem to be the only one complaining.

File under: Super disappointed.