Noodles Jefferson and the Roller

Noodles Jefferson.....sounds like a character in a Mark Twain book, doesn't it? Or, maybe a gangster from the 1940's. It actually is the name of a food dish served here at the galley.


And the roller....well, that is what the community billboard on the television is called. Channel 4 is devoted to about 50 Powerpoint slides that occasionally get updated.

It is supposed to be a communication device used here on the base to inform residents of events and activities. Unfortunately, most of what is displayed is usually out-of-date. (At least this slide will be current for a while.)



One thing we usually try to look for on the roller are the menus posted for the galleys. When a lunch or dinner is only $4.15, it can be a real bargain for dining. (And, sometimes, it's the ONLY choice for dining.)


It's fun to see what some of the dishes are named -- Noodles Jefferson is my personal favorite.

No, I've never eaten it -- I just like the name. In my opinion, it slightly beats out the following: "Okra Melange" -- "Club Spinach" -- and "Hacienda Green Beans."

In addition to the items listed on the menu, there is always a large salad bar, sandwich and "wrap" bar, all kinds of fresh fruit, desserts, ice cream, toppings, cookies, and quite an assortment of beverages, non-alcoholic, of course.


Here's a slide of the movie offerings for this week. There was a .38 Special concert this week, and since concerts are held next to the stadium seating at the movie theater, there were no movies shown for a couple of nights.

I thought it was pretty funny that a friend of ours, when asked about the .38 Special concert, said it was "nothing special." Maybe the group should change its name.