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I just saw on some thread that you worked at an Elks Lodge before this latest cruise job.  I have cooked at two Elks clubs in Illinois and was exec at the last one. Service clubs are becoming a rarity these days so it's cool to know someone else that has worked them. 
mickdawg75:
The one that I worked was a complete shit show.  I took a miserably failing club, culinarily wise, and turned the quality of their food around. In the end, I bailed due to too many people in positions of power always trying to muck with me, cutting my hours down from 40 to 30 a week, and too much interference
chefdaddy:
Yeah. Working for a board of trustees is a pain in the ass. The one I ran the kitchen at is failing. I made it two years and built up their  bqt business but before me they had 4chefs in two years and the same happened when I left. They are currently without a chef. Again. 

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Dude! You did the wild thing with Vida Blue's wife? Beats the living shit out of me meeting Fred Rogers! (we didn't have sex - his loss)

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mickdawg75:
Ironic thing is, Vida was our high school  pitching coach very briefly.  I hooked up with his wife 10 years after the fact...
thekarmaguy:
Geez all I ever got was a baseball handed to me from NY Yankee Ron Guidry. Sitting front row for a Jays Yankees game at old exhibition stadium when I was a kid. Dude wanted my hot dog as a trade but I wasn't handing it over. He gave me the ball anyway. Lol 

From cattleya

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Thank you so much for leaving me a comment on my set "Afternoon Delight" I'm happy you enjoyed it😘

From bristole

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Thank you for sharing a bit about you with me, dear! Those are lots of places you've travelled :) orgeon is one of my favourite states, I hope it is treating you lovely every day x

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mickdawg75:
Lol! I just realized I already shared that with you. Anyhow, thank YOU for taking the time in replying!
bristole:
No problem dear,and thank you again for sharing :) x

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Thank you for the love on my first set! I really appreciate it! Such kind words! I hope you are having a great weekend!
mickdawg75:
anytime, Doll! you're definitely very pretty! hoping your weekend is going fantastic as well @maudlin

From karanlit

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Thank you for supporting my "Choose Your Side" set :* 
mickdawg75:
You're quite welcome, Gorgeous. @karanlit . Hoping you're having an amazing day! 😊

From bristole

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Thank you so much for your love on my set! I really appreciate it :) I hope you are having a lovely day xx
mickdawg75:
My day is going awesome, babe! Hope yours is too @dk
bristole:
<3

From ainoa

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thank you so frikin much for the lovely comment on my set :) huge hug xxx
mickdawg75:
Anytime, doll! @ainoa ... How's your day going?
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Thanks for the follow :D

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louiskyyy:
I had a really sunny day in France, so I got a sunburn... NICE ^^And u?
mickdawg75:
Ah... France. Where the ladies wear no pants! Lol. I'm doing well, thanks. @louiskyyy . You are beautiful!
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Thank you for your awesome comment on my debut set ♡ I hope you have a wonderful day! :) 
mickdawg75:
It's been an absolutely wonderful day@breeanna. I wish you the same, gorgeous

From midnight

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Ahhh you lucky duck I love your photos from the burlesque show😍Thanks so much for following me honey, sure hope I get to know you better😘
mickdawg75:
Thank You Doll for all the Love on my page@midnightsun! You are all kinds of gorgeous! I'd looooove to get to know you better as well! Xoxo
midnight:
Of course, it's no worries at all!! Love active members. Awww you sweet thing😍Just read your comment on my set, thanks so much for taking the time to write something sweet. Making me blush☺️I super appreciate you💕
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Same goes Chef; what's on the menu tonight?

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twannantonio:
@mickdawg75 Everyone loves pizza :) the idea sounds great! I hope it works out for you mick. What have they got you working on at the Lodge? 
mickdawg75:
its a simple menu. during lunch, its burgers, sandwiches, a lot of bar style food. for dinner, its roughly the same. although i run a special every night as well. one night out of the week i will run a buffet for the Lodge members. simple stuff @twannantonio

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thanks for following dear :)

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mickdawg75:
Me Either @norte! im a chef by trade. in a year or two from now i will be opening my own Mobile Wood Fired Pizza Business!
norte:
OMG!!!
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Thanks for the follow! 

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mickdawg75:
That's Awesome @surrealhopeful! I'm pretty well versed and knowledgeable in just about everything! But my top expertise is Regional Italian Cuisine first and foremost. Lots of culinary influence. Too many to list at the moment. Currently I run the kitchen at the Eugene Elks Lodge in Oregon. Member events and such, wedding parties. Once a month, I run a popup out of the kitchen here doing my own food. It's a good gig at the moment.
surrealhopeful:
@mickdawg75 that sounds pretty good 😊 it'll be good for you to get your own place and have creative freedom. I definitely miss that. I didn't realize how lucky I really was getting that from my last job. I get creative freedom now at my current job but very limited.  Hopefully next gig will be better 
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