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The Beef Log’s Long Lost Brother…

Home of the Beef Roll

Yes, this restaurant is the home of the “Beef Roll”. It is the long lost brother of the infamous Beef Log. I saw this sign the first time that I was in Sandwich, IL and I knew I had to get a photo. Well, months later I whipped out my camera while I drove by the place just so I could get this image and share it with you.

Now at this moment some of you are shaking your heads and wondering what the heck the fascination with the Beef Log is all about.

Well, last year I went skiing with Derek, Neil and Steve. Derek and I drove up later on Friday night while Neil and Steve went up early to get the place in order and claim the two remaining bedrooms “Great, now get out of my bedroom!” While Derek and I were riding up to the cottage he told me all about this Hickory Farms Beef Log that his mother had sent up with him for us to enjoy.

On Saturday while we watched the Superbowl and had a few (many) libations Derek asked Steve to cut a few pieces of the Beef Log. Steve proceeded to cut up the entire thing and put it on the plate. Yours truly was sleeping passed out on his bed couch. When the Beef Log was placed on the table in front of me I woke up and stated, “Man that thing smells like ass!”.

I then promptly passed back out. The Beef Log was then summarily tossed out (untouched). Thus the legend of the Beef Log was born.

Oh, and if you follow the link you will notice that it is not actually called a Beef Log but rather a Beef Stick. But who cares.

Derek’s 30th Birthday Bash!

Happy birthday, you handsome devil! - Derek
Happy birthday, you handsome devil! – DereK

Last night we went to Derek’s Surprise 30th Birthday Party at Asia Grille in Lincoln, RI. What a fun night. Michelle pulled off a great evening. There was great food, good people, fantastic renditions of famous songs by amateur singers (Karaoke of course!), Scorpion Bowls, Fear Factor and some big dance numbers. Check out the photos for a recap of the events.

Mike Walach (pictured here with his fiance Anna) is a fine craftsman and a mean dancer.
Mike Walach (pictured here with his fiance Anna) is a fine craftsman and a mean dancer.

Derik, Derek and Neil
Derik, Derek and Neil – Drew

Paradise by the Dashboard Light! - Derek
Paradise by the Dashboard Light! – Derek

The Ladies Man - Drew
The Ladies Man – Drew

Where did my friends go? - Steve
Where did my friends go? – Steve

Why did the DJ put this stupid hat on my head? - Neil
Why did the DJ put this stupid hat on my head? – Neil

Why is the DJ touching me? - Derek
Why is the DJ touching me? – Derek

Damn I
Damn I’m Sexy in this hat – Drew

Your Hands Are COLD! - Drew
Your Hands Are COLD! – Drew

It
It’s a gummy worm, not a tequila or computer worm! – Steve

Hey Macarena! - Drew
Hey Macarena! – Drew

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Conga This! – Steve

Shake it up Baby! - Drew
Shake it up Baby! – Drew

Gracias, Grazzi, Gracias - Derek
Gracias, Grazzi, Gracias – Derek

SUCK IT DOWN! - Steve
SUCK IT DOWN! – Steve

U2 picture - background, friendly folk - foreground - Steve
U2 picture – background, friendly folk – foreground – Steve

It
It’s coming for you next, Drew. – Allison

Happy 30th Birthday Derek - All
Happy 30th Birthday Derek – All