

{"id":6579,"date":"2012-10-06T01:26:51","date_gmt":"2012-10-06T01:26:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/?p=6579"},"modified":"2012-10-06T01:36:27","modified_gmt":"2012-10-06T01:36:27","slug":"its-happened-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/?p=6579","title":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s happened again&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Bobcat-Bite.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[6579]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-Blog Post Image wp-image-6580\" title=\"Bobcat Bite\" src=\"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Bobcat-Bite-580x348.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Bobcat-Bite-580x348.jpg 580w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Bobcat-Bite-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Bobcat-Bite-270x162.jpg 270w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Bobcat-Bite-600x360.jpg 600w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Bobcat-Bite-350x210.jpg 350w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Bobcat-Bite-400x240.jpg 400w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Bobcat-Bite-370x221.jpg 370w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Bobcat-Bite-500x300.jpg 500w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Bobcat-Bite.jpg 660w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I went up to Santa Fe after work today to give Bobcat Bite another shot and number one. \u00a0I had a great memories of the last time Richard Small and I sat down in this great place and were very impressed! \u00a0I won&#8217;t ho;ld you in suspense, Bobcat Bite has taken over the number ONE spot! \u00a0This is one burger you&#8217;ve got to bite your teeth into. \u00a0 Below, Ronal places another juicy burger on the bun! \u00a0The seasoning was perfect and it was packed with flavor!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Ronal1.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[6579]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-med-slight large wp-image-6582\" title=\"Ronal\" src=\"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Ronal1-370x310.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"370\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Ronal1-370x310.jpg 370w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Ronal1-150x125.jpg 150w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Ronal1-270x226.jpg 270w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Ronal1-350x293.jpg 350w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Ronal1-400x335.jpg 400w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Ronal1-500x419.jpg 500w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Ronal1.jpg 542w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/a>The folks are friendly, but rushed, this place stays very busy, and i went in before the dinner crowd! \u00a0located on Old Las Vegas Highway which at one time was part of historic Route 66, the Bobcat Bite has been a family owned and operated restaurant since 1953!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Many people ask how they got their name. \u00a0Years ago, before I-25 was built, bobcats came down from the hills and were given treats at the back door at what was one of the few local dining spots that were friendly to bobcats at that time. One thing is for sure, for a Kentucky Wildcat this was a great treat for me, especially the bobcat images around the room!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/bobcat.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[6579]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-Cross wp-image-6584\" title=\"bobcat\" src=\"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/bobcat-406x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"406\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/bobcat-406x500.jpg 406w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/bobcat-121x150.jpg 121w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/bobcat-260x320.jpg 260w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/bobcat-243x300.jpg 243w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/bobcat-325x400.jpg 325w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/bobcat-268x330.jpg 268w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/bobcat.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It was a real pleasure and I&#8217;m happy to hand over the honor of America&#8217;s Best Cheeseburger to these great folks at Bobcat Bite!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/burger1.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[6579]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-Blog Post Image wp-image-6592\" title=\"burger\" src=\"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/burger1-580x364.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/burger1-580x364.jpg 580w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/burger1-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/burger1-270x169.jpg 270w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/burger1-600x377.jpg 600w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/burger1-350x219.jpg 350w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/burger1-400x251.jpg 400w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/burger1-370x232.jpg 370w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/burger1-500x314.jpg 500w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/burger1.jpg 654w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Bobcat-inside.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[6579]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-Cross wp-image-6585\" title=\"Bobcat inside\" src=\"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Bobcat-inside-500x308.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Bobcat-inside-500x308.jpg 500w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Bobcat-inside-150x92.jpg 150w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Bobcat-inside-270x166.jpg 270w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Bobcat-inside-350x216.jpg 350w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Bobcat-inside-400x247.jpg 400w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Bobcat-inside-370x228.jpg 370w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Bobcat-inside.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>One last shot, I call it my stairway to heaven from launch field for the Balloon Fiesta!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/stairs.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[6579]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6586\" title=\"stairs\" src=\"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/stairs.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"328\" height=\"496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/stairs.jpg 328w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/stairs-99x150.jpg 99w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/stairs-211x320.jpg 211w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/stairs-198x300.jpg 198w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/stairs-264x400.jpg 264w, https:\/\/billfortney.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/stairs-218x330.jpg 218w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 328px) 100vw, 328px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Out to the Media Center at 3:30 a.m., I&#8217;ll share the results tomorrow!!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Be blessed,<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>the pilgrim<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8230;..and the result? \u00a0One killer cheeseburger!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I went up to Santa Fe after work today to give Bobcat Bite another shot and number one. \u00a0I had a great memories of the last time Richard Small and I sat down in this great place and were very impressed! \u00a0I won&#8217;t ho;ld you in suspense, Bobcat Bite has taken over the number ONE [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6579","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-chronicles"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6579","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=6579"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6579\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6593,"href":"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6579\/revisions\/6593"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6579"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=6579"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=6579"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}