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Pompano
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Past the Great Divide in Montana
Go east, old man...go east.
Welcome to the Big Open.
Traffic is light. 
Did I mention it's been raining? ....a lot.
So one day I decided to get off the main highway and onto a very secondary road. This particular one turned out to be a mistake..
Can you pick a good route through this minefield of potholes?
The plus side of this trail were all these historical site signs of the Big Open.
[Edited on 5-25-2011 by Pompano]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Pompano
Welcome to the Big Open.
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Roger,
I once had a very unpleasant experience right about there.
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Pompano
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Igor, I've had to duck into that cornfield a couple times myself. 
"Sammy's Pizza Campground".
For my next campground I decided on the parking lot at Sammy's Pizza.
Now all I had to do was get there.
You see, there was still this dang flooding going on....
Aha...I can see Sammy's up ahead...
Hmmm...How to get there is the question? No turning here...
Eureka! By Jove, I'll try 3 rights.....even if they're all flooded.
Viola...and here we are!  Think I better order quick...that water is
rising fast.
Oooohh....can you smell heaven with extra cheese?
Note: This is thee best pizza in the world. Period. 
Definitely one of my favorite campgrounds. Rate: $17 plus tip.
[Edited on 5-25-2011 by Pompano]
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Pompano
Viola...and here we are! Think I better order quick...that water is
rising fast.
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WOW....That is cool. They let you park on the sidewalk. 
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No disrespect intended, but as someone who grew up in New York, A pizza from a company that started out in Minnesota, just does not ring true to me as
the best pizza in the world. I will grant that anyone with dough, oil, tomatoes, cheese, and a few Italian spices can easily make a pie that is
edible.
Fact is that although Pizza is nominally Italian, and anyone can find a decent Pizza Margherita all over Italy, It was the immigrant groiup in New
York, that elevate Pizza to an art form.
And giving homage to the Italian Pizza margherta, for many decades, New York Pizza had little toppings. Stop into a pizzeria and the predominate item
was tomato and cheese. Later on, pepperoni and sausage emerged.
In the very early 70s, we had occasion to stumble into the very first Pizza Hut in Hays KS. Our driving plans were altered by tornado warnings and we
ended up at some motel in Hays (Ft. Hays) that was next door to the Pizza Hut. My recollection was that whatever it was that we were served was akin
to a matzo topped with chili.
OKAY. I suppose that unless I fell like taking a trip to the upper Midwest, I will not know for sure. Just have a feeling in my bones.
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Thoroughly enjoying your travelogue, Roger.
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Roger, Bajahowodd, Nomads...
Well...My brother's place in Redmond, WA makes some DARN GOOD pizza!! …He's been in business almost 20 years and is very popular in the area…of course
I'm prejudiced, But his reputation for good food is well known!
Here's his Facebook page...
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Frankies-Pizza-and-Pasta/1...
Miguelamo  
[Edited on 5-24-2011 by AmoPescar]
[Edited on 5-25-2011 by BajaNomad]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
No disrespect intended, but as someone who grew up in New York, A pizza from a company that started out in Minnesota, just does not ring true to me as
the best pizza in the world. I will grant that anyone with dough, oil, tomatoes, cheese, and a few Italian spices can easily make a pie that is
edible.
Fact is that although Pizza is nominally Italian, and anyone can find a decent Pizza Margherita all over Italy, It was the immigrant groiup in New
York, that elevate Pizza to an art form.
And giving homage to the Italian Pizza margherta, for many decades, New York Pizza had little toppings. Stop into a pizzeria and the predominate item
was tomato and cheese. Later on, pepperoni and sausage emerged.
In the very early 70s, we had occasion to stumble into the very first Pizza Hut in Hays KS. Our driving plans were altered by tornado warnings and we
ended up at some motel in Hays (Ft. Hays) that was next door to the Pizza Hut. My recollection was that whatever it was that we were served was akin
to a matzo topped with chili.
OKAY. I suppose that unless I fell like taking a trip to the upper Midwest, I will not know for sure. Just have a feeling in my bones.
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My grandparents came from Italy and entered the US at Ellis Island. My mother was their first child, born shortly after their arrival followed by 10
more brothers and sisters. My grandfather started a painting business (houses, not pictures) where all of my uncles worked and bought a 4 story
brownstone on Bergan Street in Brooklyn NY where I was born and spent the first 2 years of my life.
I have to admit that I don't remember much about my early years in New York but I do know a good pizza from a not-so-good pizza. I also know that a
pizza with "the works" (as we know them) would have been regarded with horror and disdain where I was born. I don't know what this has to do with the
rest of the post but after a bottle of wine it seemed to be relevant.....sorry for the hijack......dt
"Life is tough".....It's even tougher if you're stupid.....
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Fact is that although Pizza is nominally Italian, and anyone can find a decent Pizza Margherita all over Italy, It was the immigrant groiup in New
York, that elevate Pizza to an art form.
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Is it fair to assume that you have sampled widely from pizza in Italy?
Truth is, there is no such thing as one pizza over there (trust me on this one). Each geographical area makes pizza in a different way, and the pizza
over here is unrecognizable to an Italian (again, trust me on this one). Just a small example, pizza al taglio is sold for lunch (large square pizza
bought by the aquare) in different places, bars, tavole calde, and more, and round pizzas in Pizzerie. Very different.
Bottom line - pizza here can be good or bad, but it's a different animal from what is made and eaten in Italia.
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"In the very early 70s, we had occasion to stumble into the very first Pizza Hut in Hays KS. Our driving plans were altered by tornado warnings and we
ended up at some motel in Hays (Ft. Hays) that was next door to the Pizza Hut. My recollection was that whatever it was that we were served was akin
to a matzo topped with chili."
I grew up in KS and my sis graduated from Ft Hays college in 1980.
my Dad's law firm was involved in local pizza hut franchising in the late 60s and early 70s, not just with Pizza Hut but also with others like Pizza
Inn along with frozen pies distribution to grocery stores.
Trust me - you should have bought stock in Pizza Hut when they went public...... The success was meteoric. Early franchisees made millions. Every
small town in the mid west had one and gave the locals a break from the typ road side cafe or truckstop - a fun place for the family to go. The
quality was decent and affordable - those farmers and townspeople weren't likely getting to Milan or NYC anytime soon.
formerly Ordained in Rev. Ewing\'s Church by Mail - busted on tax fraud.......
Now joined L. Ron Hoover\'s church of Appliantology
\"Remember there is a big difference between kneeling down and bending over....\"
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
No disrespect intended, but as someone who grew up in New York, A pizza from a company that started out in Minnesota, just does not ring true to me as
the best pizza in the world. I will grant that anyone with dough, oil, tomatoes, cheese, and a few Italian spices can easily make a pie that is
edible.
Fact is that although Pizza is nominally Italian, and anyone can find a decent Pizza Margherita all over Italy, It was the immigrant groiup in New
York, that elevate Pizza to an art form.
And giving homage to the Italian Pizza margherta, for many decades, New York Pizza had little toppings. Stop into a pizzeria and the predominate item
was tomato and cheese. Later on, pepperoni and sausage emerged.
In the very early 70s, we had occasion to stumble into the very first Pizza Hut in Hays KS. Our driving plans were altered by tornado warnings and we
ended up at some motel in Hays (Ft. Hays) that was next door to the Pizza Hut. My recollection was that whatever it was that we were served was akin
to a matzo topped with chili.
OKAY. I suppose that unless I fell like taking a trip to the upper Midwest, I will not know for sure. Just have a feeling in my bones.
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As an Italian that was born and raised in New York, I may have to agree with this. There's absolutely nothing better than a couple of slices from one
of the Mom and Pop places in the city.
PS. It's all in the water....
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Pompano,
Just wanted to say that I truly enjoy your trip reports and pictures. Please keep them coming.
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Pompano
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Opinions...
Note: I am highjacking myself to reply to the postings about PIZZA!
"It is not best that we should all think alike; it is a difference of opinion that makes horse races."
That's a quote from one of my favorite American authors...Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
Who Makes The Worlds Best Pizza?
An easy answer to this. Every pizza lover feels the best pizza is made best in their own home town. West Coast pizza fans are very loyal to their
pizza. Mid-west pizza fans are loyal to their own pizza. Don't even get me started about the debate between Chicago Deep Dish pizza vs. New York
Pizza. New Haven pizza fans are fiercely loyal to "Wooster Street" style pizza.
American deep dish, thick crust, thin crust, fire-brick, etc, etc..the style and presentations are limitless....as is the pleasure of trying them all.
After all, there is only good and not-as-good pizza.
Of course other countries feel their pizza variations are the best...as Co-Pilot will lecture on for hours and hours. Italia alone will
overwhelm you with all their different kinds of pizza pies.
Which reminds me....This pizza IS the best in the world..bar none.
Roma, Italia. 'Pizzarito'
Excellent crust and they let you customize your own pizza! Choose whatever spices and toppings (salami, pepperoni, lutefisk, cheeses, etc...whatever
you want. Wonderful outdoor seating on the Via Veneto.
Which reminds me: This pizza IS the best in the world..bar none.
Napoli, Italia. 'Cafaso'
Many would place Cafaso as the #1 overall pizza in the world...legendary – charred to a blissful golden delight in a hot seasoned oven. A large pizza
with the thinnest crust I have had anywhere in the world, translucent practically. The locals eat with a knife and fork. Ingredients, (must be 30
combinations) are thinly sliced too so as not to overwhelm the pizza. Amazing and truly yummy.
Which reminds me: This pizza is the best in the world..bar none...
Mid-western USA, 'Sammy's Pizza'
One thing is absolutely certain:
I love pizza and you do too!
[Edited on 5-25-2011 by Pompano]
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Pompano
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Don Jorge
Why not Minot! Well, lots of reasons
Damn its wet up here this year, Saludos |
Hola amigo!
Yes, damn wet up here this spring...I am going to have to make a long detour just to get to my Duk Shak. Two creeks have turned into large rivers and
have cut off access from the south...so I go the long way around.
See you later this fall...rooster time with Randy and nephews.
Roger
[Edited on 5-25-2011 by Pompano]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Pompano
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the best pizza is homemade. every pizza restaurant does something wrong. this one uses too much cheese... this one uses too little cheese.... that
one uses crappy cheese...
the best pizza is homemade, made just THE WAY I WANT IT!
really, it is so easy to make, especially deep dish.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Pompano
Igor, I've had to duck into that cornfield a couple times myself.
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"Where the corn grows as high
as an elephant's thigh."
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Sure glad you like to take pictures, and like stopping at "sites" with historical value
Great stuff... really..
Pizza wars... their all good.. never ate a pizza I didn't like ...
You are sure going through some weather... looks like that rig will go anywhere
Really enjoying the trip and your choice of topping sound good to me...
Keep it coming... 
Checking their site out next....
[Edited on 5-24-2011 by wessongroup]
[Edited on 5-24-2011 by wessongroup]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
"Where the corn grows as high
as an elephant's thigh."
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POmp your having a great trip
next time your in the Denver Area contact me by pm and i will take you through some of the passes in Ouray and telluride that you can't get a rv on
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Pompano
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| Quote: | Originally posted by jimgrms
POmp your having a great trip
next time your in the Denver Area contact me by pm and i will take you through some of the passes in Ouray and telluride that you can't get a rv on
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Thanks Jim, I would be glad to return to some Jeep rides around Ouray and Telluride. We may have done some of the same trails. 
yes...the above all come with stories...
One of my favorite motorhome Road Trips is the Million Dollar Highway to Silverton..and taking a ride on the old railway...blowing smoke!
These were from a trip thru that area in Oct, 2009. Fun stuff!
Thanks for the offer and reminders...Can't wait to get back down there!
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