A long time ago, while driving up the New York Thruway, we stopped at the Sloatsburg Rest Area (Between: Exit 15A (Suffern Rt. 17N) & Exit 16 (Woodbury Toll Gantry) and I got a Whopper Sandwich at the Burger King. I don’t know what it was, but it was the best Whopper I have ever had. I honestly still remember taking a bite and going “This is the best thing I have ever tasted” This was probably 30 years later, and I still think of it. I am a big fan of the Whopper and have had my fair share, but this still remains the best one I have ever tasted

So it was sad to see that the Sloatsburg Rest Area is being torn down and rebuilt. Had to take a trip up the Thruway last week, and as we approached the rest area, my wife asked if we wanted to stop at the Burger King with the worlds greatest Whopper. Sure I said, but then saw signs that the rest are was closed for construction. I was able to take a few photos as we drove by. To me it felt like an end of an era. I will never have the chance to go back on last time and relive the feeling of taking a bite into the Worlds best Whopper.

Funny on how you remember some things forever while others you have no reciliation of. I actually met some long time friends for drinks the other night, and we started reminiscing about old times. Most things I remembered, but some things were fuzzy, and I got completely confused about the timeline of the events. Things that happened almost 40 years ago seemed like they had to be more recent. But a good time was had by all, and I highly recommend finding time to hang out with friends and family more often.

Do want to take some time and wish my Mom a happy Birthday, and my Dad a Happy Fathers Day. Two of the nicest and best people I know, and I am glad to have them as my parents.

Not much to say about the NY Mets. Maybe its just not their year. Still, there is plenty of baseball yet to play, and maybe they can get on a roll and win a few games just to right the ship.

AverageAndy