McDonald’s vs. Culver’s.

Went out for a tasty Culver’s malt last Sunday night, in ND. I desired a bit more comfort food after a tough weekend and a blowout… But despite the lights being on, cars ahead of me in the drive-thru lane, & customers inside—I was turned away at the speaker.

“Sorry. We’re closed.”

Seriously? Like, just now?

“We closed five minutes ago.”

As much as I wanted the salted caramel pumpkin malt, I was happy to let McDonald’s help.

Previously, in Bismarck, I went to grab a meal after checking into our room. Everything was closed… but I saw cars in the McDonald’s drive-thru. They actually *were* closed, could not take credit cards, & could only sell a few items—they sold me two meals anyhow.

My family ran a business for decades & this I learned: a customer with cash in hand is worth more than a well-heeded schedule.

Thanks, Ronald!

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New tirez & fresh oil @ Sears. Auto spa day!

The crew at the Sears Auto Center in Alexandria, North Dakota, were super-nice, competent (they pointed out a bushing that needs replacing), and efficient, replacing two tires and rotating the old ones in record time.

Labor Day is, apparently, a great time to fix a flat!

Not that I would recommend it. Really.

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Beyond this door the mystery meat lies.

While awaiting a late-night delivery of vanilla shake goodness, I was struck by the contrasted colors, textures and lines at this McDonald’s in Alexandria, Minnesota.

Exit only, please!

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