On Thu, 31 Jul 1997, John C. Pavao wrote:

> I went to the local Outback Steak House recently and got the 22oz prime
> rib.  I had a salad, but no potato.  I finished that steak and was still
> hungry.  I briefly thought of ordering another, but I heard this plaintive
> little voice which was my wallet screaming in my back pocket...
>
> I don't think a 40oz piece of meat would be too difficult...

        I make sure to drink a glass or two of water to fill that "still
hungry" space in my tummy.  I don't see it as cheating, because water's
good for you.  Next time I go I'll start inquiring about subsituting the
potato for an equivalent price in fruit.  Maybe a grape or two.