Views of the Neighborhood – Potpourri

Today, we visit the neighborhood to check on things we might not have seen before. Since it is Super Bowl Sunday, we will have a traditional Super Bowl offering.

We are catered by Doc’s Backyard Grill, with their Superbowl menu. Our entertainment is The 1985 Chicago Bears.

WINGS 

BONELESS HOT WINGS

TRADITIONAL HOT WINGS

WHITE WINGS – Chicken & fresh jalapenos wrapped in smoked applewood bacon and tossed in buffalo wing sauce

APPETIZERS 

BEAN & CHEESE NACHOS, PULLED PORK NACHOS -Pulled pork, goat cheese, black beans, red onions, and cilantro.

SHRIMP NACHOS – Blackened shrimp. Monterey Jack cheese, black beans, red onions, cilantro, and avocado.

QUESO – Topped with pico de gallo.

FAJITA NACHOSFajita chicken or marinated steak.

GUACAMOLE

SLIDERS

FISH SLIDERS – Three blackened or hand-battered fish sliders topped with Doc’s Sriracha coleslaw.

BAT SLIDERS – Three smoked applewood bacon, avocado, chipotle mayo, and tomato sliders topped with Doc’s Sriracha coleslaw.

DOC’S MINI CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS – Three sliders topped with American cheese and grilled onions.

BUFFALO CHICKEN SLIDERS -Three buffalo chicken sliders with bleu cheese crumbles.

PULLED PORK SLIDERS – Three pulled pork sliders topped with BBQ sauce & Doc’s Sriracha coleslaw

BURGERS/SANDWICHES

 CHEESE BURGER – Lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. Served with a pickle spear.

BRUNCH BURGER: A half-pound patty, fried egg, applewood bacon, hash browns, tomatoes, and queso.

TORT BURGER: Guacamole, cheddar cheese, and pico de gallo are served in flour tortillas, quesadilla style, with a side of queso and tortilla chips.

BBQ APPLEWOOD BACON CHEDDAR BURGER – Smoked applewood bacon, BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, and grilled onions. Served with a pickle spear.

BLACKENED JALAPEÑO CHEDDAR BURGER – Grilled jalapeños, onions, peppers, cheddar cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes.

VEGGIE BURGER – Black bean chipotle burger, lettuce, tomatoes and onions.

LONE STAR CHICKEN SANDWICH – Grilled chicken breast, smoked applewood bacon, guacamole, Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes.

BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICH- Pulled pork, BBQ sauce, and onions.

Served with a pickle spear.

BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICH: Fried chicken breast tossed in Buffalo sauce, bleu cheese crumbles, lettuce, and tomatoes with crinkle fries.

BLACKENED FISH SANDWICH – Blackened fish filet, lettuce, and tomatoes.

Picture of an old time school bus

Hop on the bus, and let’s get rolling.

Here is a cute puppy angel.

A happy turtle.

I have no idea what all this is.

A cute rosemary bush.

Now we’re talking.

A wire hen with stone eggs.

A doubtful frog.

An intense Cardinal.

Need help with this one.

A Valentine’s Day decoration.

You must look carefully, but here is another Valentine’s Day nod.

I hope you liked the tour. Time to sit back, enjoy the food and music, and get ready for the game. Here’s wishing you a lovely week.

 

 

 

 

 

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81 comments

    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Robbie. Some are a little different. 😁

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  1. Dave Williams's avatar

    You had me at shrimp nachos, and then again at the skull sculpture.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      That is a new one. There used to be a green Frankenstein head there. 😁

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  2. T. W. Dittmer's avatar

    Fascinating views, John, a great potpourri. Have a good week.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Tim. I hope you have a good one as well.

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  3. GP's avatar

    I’m certainly not sure, but that flag might be from Graverz Esports.
    The rest of the pictures are cute, but that menu is too long for me to decide. I’ll stay watching the Bears!! lol

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, GP. That flag was a new one on me. (as is Esports) Big menu for the big game.

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      1. GP's avatar

        I’ll be watching – GO EAGLES!

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  4. equipsblog's avatar

    That was fun and I enjoyed it more than any football 🏈 game I have never pretended to watch. Now I’m hungry.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes hungry is a good thing. Thanks, Pat.

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      1. equipsblog's avatar

        Usually that type of food is tastier than it is healthy.

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          There is zero health in this menu. I guarantee it.

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  5. shoreacres's avatar

    The turtle is my favorite, but I’ll bet that odd collection of ‘whatever’ that includes the antler is an assortment of souvenirs from walks in the woods or wherever. I was a rock collector as a kid, and I still bring home a lot of ‘natural souvenirs.’

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I just wonder what it is doing on the mailbox. I think you are right about the “natural souvenirs.” Thanks, Linda.

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      1. shoreacres's avatar

        Perhaps the proud collectors just want to show off their treasures!

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          I think that is it. (or the trash can was full)

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  6. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    The flag is apparently one for the East Carolina Pirates. It’s a college football team.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Charles. 😁

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  7. tokragly's avatar

    Thanks for the tour. Liked pile of rocks or whatever. Looked like a Sanford and Sons place. And thanks for the Bears video. I watched it 3 times. Those were my guys. What a year it was !!

    Go Bears !!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes it was quite a year. (Never duplicated) Thanks, Tom

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  8. coldhandboyack's avatar

    Some are game oriented, one looks like he’s casting a spell with an altar, some looking forward to Valentines Day, and a frog. Great mixture in your neighborhood.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Craig. It is quite a mixture.

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  9. noelleg44's avatar

    That turtle is absolutely charming! And I’ll have the tort burger while I’m chatting it up!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Good choice. Thanks, Noelle. 😁

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  10. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

    The turtle is my favorite by a country mile.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      He is cute. Thank you , Liz.

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      1. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

        You’re welcome, John.

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  11. Almost Iowa's avatar

    “Here is a cute puppy angel.” All puppies are angels. :):)

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  12. Laura's avatar

    I love the pics, John! You had me at the skull 💀 with the moon 🌙 carved into it 😁 now that’s my jam! Happy Superbowl Sunday and I hope you have a great week ahead!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I thought you would like the skull, Laura. Thank you. I hope your week is great as well.

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      1. Laura's avatar

        Yesss it’s awesome! 👏 looks like something I want to design for the blog 😊 much appreciated 🙏 Give those puppies some treats for me!

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  13. circadianreflections's avatar

    Maybe it’s a rock, shell, and bone garden? Nice walk and sites today.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Deborah. I think you have a good suggestion.

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  14. Cindy Georgakas's avatar

    I could use those recipes if not the delivery! Have fun, John! 💗

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Cindy. 😊

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  15. Tails Around the Ranch's avatar

    Another terrific neighborhood tour. Some fascinating sights and that menu…nom, nom, smack, slurp. Have a great Super Bowl Sunday.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Monika. I think we will.

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  16. Kymber @booomcha's avatar

    I love the walks around your neighborhood, John! The skull was pretty cool, and it was nice to see some Valentines decorations.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Kymber. Glad you could visit.

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  17. The Coastal Crone's avatar

    Something for everyone – adorable turtle, a skull and hearts! Good choices. I’ll just have the shrimp nachos, thank you.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Those do sound good, Jo.

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  18. Michele Lee's avatar

    Cute puppy angel, yes and I am rather fond of the turtle. 😊 Your post reminds me it’s lunch time. Thank you for sharing some cheer!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Always a pleasure. 😊

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  19. Author Jan Sikes's avatar

    That was an interesting array of ‘things,’ John. The hen with the stone eggs may be prophetic with real hens and eggs dwindling. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      It is a scary chicken situation. Thanks, Jan

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  20. Jessla Rose Wood's avatar

    That food sounds delicious

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I think it is. Thanks, Jessia.

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  21. Debbie's avatar

    I’ve never seen such an “intense” expression on a Cardinal’s face — he looks ready to do battle! I love the puppy angel, though I hope somebody didn’t really lose a pup to the Rainbow Bridge.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I hope so too, Debbie. I agree on the Cardinal’s expression.

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  22. thomasstigwikman's avatar

    That’s an extensive menu but I don’t see any pizza. Anyway, I wish you all a great super bowl day.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Well get a delivery. 😁

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  23. Annette Rochelle Aben's avatar

    Fun. gotta love me some happy turtle and that pile of rocks on the bricks!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Ha ha ha. Thanks, Annette.

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  24. petespringer's avatar
    petespringerauthor · ·

    Your neighborhood always has the most interesting sights.

    The 1985 Bears (especially the defense) were one of the best teams I ever saw. William “The Refrigerator” Perry got a lot of attention, but that entire defense was loaded. Enjoy the game today.

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  25. Resa's avatar

    “Need help with this one.”

    Ahoy Matey

    Who goes there?

    There’s a parrot stuck on my shoulder!

    Polly wants a cracker!!!

    Home of your friendly neighbourhood tattoo artist

    OX OX

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Terrific. 😁X 😁X

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      1. Resa's avatar

        Avast! 🏴‍☠️

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          Matey. 🏴‍☠️

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        2. Resa's avatar

          Aarrrggghhh! 🏴‍☠️
          The skull and crossbones have it all, an O and an X!

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        3. John W. Howell's avatar

          How about this ⚔️💣

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        4. Resa's avatar

          Pas mal! “That’s the bomb!”

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  26. jilldennison's avatar

    I think an order of nachos with some guacamole sounds just right! I loved the puppy angel and the happy turtle! Thanks for the tour of da ‘hood, John! I enjoyed it very much!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      My pleasure, Jill. Glad you liked it.

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  27. Jacqui Murray's avatar

    Full stop on the puppy angel. Whatever came afterwards, I didn’t see. Where do I get one?

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Not too sure. Might try Amazon.

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  28. Teri Polen's avatar

    I honestly thought the frog was real for a second.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      He did look real. Thanks, Teri.

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  29. Jennie's avatar

    Thanks, John. Everyone loves a potpourri. I have no clue on the purple flag.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      It is a college in N. Carolina

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  30. dgkaye's avatar

    Lovely decorations, although not much on the Superbowl front. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      There were none for Super Bowl, Debby.😁

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