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[mac57]

Border patrol finds it awfully fishy when a couple of teenagers want to cross the border just to get donuts.

They figured we were vandals or terrorists, most likely.

We just wanted some authentic Tim Hortons.

I hadn't thought of that! You are right, it would look odd! All the more reason to applaud you for the effort. You are obviously a true friend of the donut!

 

[mac57]

Hungry Anyone?

Couldn't resist!

A fresh Tim Horton's Chocolate Dip donut! Bon appetit!

 

[bryphotoguy]

How do they compare to Krispy Kremes?

 

[iWhat]

I miss their soup in bread bowls, they were so good. I haven't been their in a while though.

 

[mac57]

Its a matter of personal taste I think. Both are good products in their own way, but they don't compete in the same space IMHO.

Krispy Kreme's signature product is light, fluffy and thoroughly excellent when just off the line and still hot. Once it cools down, to my mind it loses most of it charm. I would rate it a 8/10 when hot, a 5/10 when cool.

Tim Horton's Chocolate Dip (and all of their yeast raised --vs. their cake-- donuts) is a thick, chewy tour de force. When fresh it is dense but soft and has just the right moisture content. The chocolate topping is just a bit soft and just a bit gooey. Absolutely incredible as both a taste and texture sensation. I would rate it a 10/10 when fresh. After sitting for a day on the shelf, the chocolate topping has become brittle and the donut itself has dried out a bit. 6.5/10 once it gets to this stage.

Both products should optimally be enjoyed at the peak of their freshness. In my universe, Tim Horton's trumps Krispy Kreme by a healthy (or is that "unhealthy" -- we are talking about donuts here) margin.

 

[bryphotoguy]

I do agree. I pulled a Krispy Kreme right off the line and it was delicious. They are so fluffy and weightless. Yum Yum.

 

[ogacon]

It's so pronounced with an E.

... if it was pronounced with an 'E' it would be spelt Melk. The 'i' sound is either like it is in ill or fashion (if followed by o). Kinda reminds me how people call it P-ill and P-ell-o... like seriously. Pill and Pillow are spelt the same with two extra letters that create a whole new syllable. Its P-ill-o and P-ill not P-ell-o!

Stick with photos Language just ain't your thing! (Yes I know, I used 'ain't' for a sense of irony)

 

[Derek McNelly]

Tim Horton's Chocolate Dip (and all of their yeast raised --vs. their cake-- donuts) is a thick, chewy tour de force. When fresh it is dense but soft and has just the right moisture content. The chocolate topping is just a bit soft and just a bit gooey. Absolutely incredible as both a taste and texture sensation. I would rate it a 10/10 when fresh. After sitting for a day on the shelf, the chocolate topping has become brittle and the donut itself has dried out a bit. 6.5/10 once it gets to this stage.

You are now my best friend forever.

Every payday, as a treat for myself, I go to the local Tim Hortons and get myself a dozen Chocolate Dip.

I eat every one in my car on the way back from the shop.

Sick, yes, but my god, what a way to reward myself.

 

[mathogre]

Good evening! Technically it should be good morning!

For those who even notice anymore, I've changed my sig image. It *was* a Boeing 747-8. I just learned Honda is making a jet, the HondaJet. It's a pretty little thing, and probably just as sturdy and reliable as any Honda.

www.hondajet.com

Goodnight and see you folks tomorrow.

 

[Tanner31593]

Okay, so i'm in Kingsville Missouri now.
The internet is taking FOREVER since the signal is really bad. It's like 5 times slower than my dial up at home, at best.
Keeps losing signal so I have to start over, which is why i'm keeping this short and sweet.
I could say SO MANY things, i've done great things, but that's for tomorrow when I get to chicago, where our hotel will have wifi and i can be back on my baby.

And i'll fully tell the tire story, it's funny when I tell it right.

 

[mac57]

You are now my best friend forever.

Every payday, as a treat for myself, I go to the local Tim Hortons and get myself a dozen Chocolate Dip.

I eat every one in my car on the way back from the shop.

Sick, yes, but my god, what a way to reward myself.

Enjoy it while you are young Derek! If I ate a dozen donuts in one sitting I would likely gain 10 lbs on the spot!

 

[iWhat]

All this donut talk makes me want to break my healthy eating habit streak. Infractions for everyone!

 

[iRye]

I noticed MO! I Liked the old sig pic because of the nice warm colors, this although matches the avatar a bit better, but it's a bit hard for a colorblind person such as myself to see the jet itself.

There's only a few donut experts here (Canadians). I enjoy a good Tim's donut once in a while.


Well, in early March my iMac turned 2 years old. Does anyone here think it's time for a new one some time in 2008?

 

[bryphotoguy]

Good evening! Technically it should be good morning!

For those who even notice anymore, I've changed my sig image. It *was* a Boeing 747-8. I just learned Honda is making a jet, the HondaJet. It's a pretty little thing, and probably just as sturdy and reliable as any Honda.

www.hondajet.com

Goodnight and see you folks tomorrow.

I already ordered one!

 

[Derek McNelly]

I noticed MO! I Liked the old sig pic because of the nice warm colors, this although matches the avatar a bit better, but it's a bit hard for a colorblind person such as myself to see the jet itself.

There's only a few donut experts here (Canadians). I enjoy a good Tim's donut once in a while.


Well, in early March my iMac turned 2 years old. Does anyone here think it's time for a new one some time in 2008?

If it's doing everything you need it to do, I don't see why. I mean, wait another year or so and see if there's another upgrade. Might as well get the $1100+ out of your machine.

 

[iRye]

This machine is unreliable. I could make a song of the problems this machine has had.

New logic board
New Casing
new iSight
2 new hard drives
3 superdrives

and a partridge in a pear treee.

the machine makes a constant squeal when it's off and when it's on it's loud. the new iMacs are really quiet and these original cd iMacs are not in any way.

Mac2Sell.com doesn't see nearly that much value. It says $800, so i'd be fine selling it

 

[Derek McNelly]

Just ordered a Sublime decal for my MacBook.

Started listening to 'em last year when I was going through some really hard times and listening to 'em reminds me to stay strong. Rather than get a tattoo, I figured I'd do the next best thing, and here's my shopped version of what it should look like once I get it on there.

I also ordered a mousepad, which I so desperately need.

I think it was a good purchase.

 

[mac57]

All this donut talk makes me want to break my healthy eating habit streak. Infractions for everyone!

I read this too fast the first time! My first impression was that you said ...

All this donut talk makes me want to break my healthy eating habit steak.

 

[eric]

so me and the wife, the boys, and my mother in-law went to our local zoo today (the minnesota zoo in apple valley - for the locals).

had the standard fun for a cold day, mostly indoors, hit the dolphin show, monorail ride, etc. the baby slept most of the time, which was nice.

i also bought two tickets (of a possible 3000 to be sold) for a raffle of a toyota prius. so, wish me luck!

 

[bryphotoguy]

Wow, I am slow. I just noticed

in the quote box and clicked it for the first time. Genius!