Another great burger………

After the show closed Friday afternoon I had the of pleasure of  going to dinner with some great friends, and trying a new hamburger joint! Bob Krist,  and his wife Peggy  joined, their friend Deb Sandidge, my friend Tim Isaacson and myself for a cheeseburger expedition!  Tim had found some reviews of a place called The Backyard Cafe out in West Columbia.  It was one of those great little out of the way places that I’ve come to love over the years, a full parking lot and short wait for a table.  The staff was fantastic and they served up a good meal while we all had loads of fun talking photography and telling tall tales.

The burgers were actually a pleasant surprise.  I can’t tell how many legendary burgers I’ve had that never quite live up to the hype, this wasn’t one of them.  it was done almost perfect, cooked just right,  toasted bun, could have been better buttered, and they didn’t have American cheese, but it was still really good, and the company made it even better!

I can give this burger a solid 4.5 and as you guys know that is not a bad score.  Fava’s, Shake Shack and Milt’s don’t need to be shaking in their boots, but the other burger joints in Columbia sure should be!!  Well worth the drive.  Burger hunting is dangerous business, the health police are always peeking around the corner to protect you, but I threw them off tonight, I order steamed broccoli instead of fries, admittedly a token effort, but, I think, worth an A for effort!

I once again had the pleasure of great company and as always being with Bob was a delight, as you know from previous posts, he is truly one of the great people in our business.  Though I didn’t get to see Deb’s program it got rave reviews and I heard her work was outstanding.  I’ve talked many times to Peggy when calling for Bob, and over the years have gotten to really like this great lady.  Tim is one of kind, one of the nicest, kindest, and most giving men I know, we all enjoyed his company!

So after a long day of answering photo questions from a good group of photographers, over 400 in attendance, I was ready for this evening of visiting and sharing photographic fellowship.   It was Grouch Marx who once said, “he would never join any club that would have him as member…..”  So tonight I was thankful that this great group allowed me to tag along!

In Him,

the pilgrim

* The art?????  My iPhone shot of the burger is still on my iPhone !*%$##$@  Gotta learn how to get images out of that thing!