As I was taking this photo, a local fella came up to me and started telling me that one time they made a 100-lb burger and a woman ate it all by herself. "How long did that take?" I asked skeptically. "A couple hours" was his reply.
After I told him about my walk across the US, he paused for a moment in thought, then spoke again. "You ain't gonna catch me doin' that", he said, and then walked off, presumably thinking about cheeseburgers.
Day 19
Pennsylvania loves its burgers
April 14th, 2010
fascinating that a man with obvious pride in a woman who ate a ridiculous amount just because she could, wouldn’t be enthused about a man walking across america just because he can! Ahh, the human race…
To be fair to the guy, he did show a little more enthusiasm than my brief retelling indicates. Also, I assume you appreciate the name of this place.
I agree with you Carolyn
Of course, he did, in fact, walk off. Ironic twist at the end.
My entire family is from Clearfield! Both my Mom and Dad grew up there, and my cousins live a few blocks from Dennys! I go there every year in August for reunions….I hope you were able to find friendly people :)
I stopped at JG Food Warehouse down by the river and everyone there was really nice. The manager, Al (I think), let me hang out in the back room and charge up my phone.
I used to go shopping at JG’s with my late grandparents. I still hold memories of that.
If you are still in Clearfield, you might be able to stay with my Uncle for the night. Give me a call – 607-206-2690
That solar charger GUARANTEED to me that it wouldn’t let you down and then I read THIS?!
It’s come in quite handy, but my phone is a real battery hog. I should have had you design me a whole array for the top of the green plastic container.
Dang yo. I’ve got one on the way, and a 400ft diameter wind turbine too. Don’t worry, it’s tub-mountable.
That’s awesome. But I’m going to point out the obvious: It’s impossible to eat 100 pounds of anything in a few hours.
Agreed. I did a little research and it seems he was confusing pounds with ounces: http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/15236
Matt, Great site, You are on your way to where I was born in Brookville PA and where I’m from in Cleveland.
Looks like you are having fun. You are probably going to be near Cooks Forest pretty soon. Sate College is pretty area. Lot of hills.
I hear you are hooking up with your Dad in Cleveland or nearby.
Tim
OMG~ I am loving living vicariously through you~ I love that you simply made a decision wo walk across this country of ours and see it slow and right and natural. That you encounter such wonderful people ~ see I always say this is a beautiful world ~ I just love following you blog… mmmmmmmmm
These guys have a running competition with a place in Clinton ,NJ. The Clinton Station Diner. As you can tell things got a little out of hand.
I’ve been to the Clinton Station Diner! Forty of us bought the 50 lb cheeseburger and could barely finish half of it!