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NORCROSS, GA — Following the public relations disaster Cracker Barrel experienced this week after it introduced its new logo, popular restaurant chain Waffle House unveiled a successful strategy of just keeping everything the same forever. The 24-hour breakfast chain sought to avoid the same backlash Cracker Barrel suffered by simply not ever changing any of its branding, products, or decor, and instead maintaining everything exactly as it has been since 1955. "We're never going to be different," said Waffle House CEO Joe Rogers III. "Other restaurants may feel pressure to change the way they look, come up with new logos, or occasionally wipe crumbs and grease off the tables, but at Waffle House, we pledge that our customers will never have to deal with that type of jarring change." While many popular brands have fallen to the temptation to update their looks and products to keep pace with the modern world, Waffle House expressed its commitment to providing the same environment and services that its customers have always known. "There's no reason to try to reinvent the wheel here," Rogers continued. "We know what we are. Our customers know what we are. When you want to eat a stack of pancakes, a pile of bacon, and some grits at 2 A.M. while watching a live fight between some transients who wandered over from the truck stop, Waffle House has been — and always will be — the place to go." At publishing time, Waffle House had issued a follow-up statement promising that even the oil used in the fryers of its locations would never, ever be changed.

If there is a possibility of the Classic coming to TR, then you know JM is working on it. Always a big turnout when the Classic is at Grand, and I bet there would be here too. I would say you'd need a venue that can hold at least 5,000 people for the Classic weigh in. Need a lot of floor space for the expo too. The Classic is a big deal, the Redcrest not so much at least so far.

Don't worry, TPWD is keeping close track of this bear. The reporter said the bear has found the "bare necessities" in the piney woods.

USFWS announces USD 19 million in grants to address invasive carp | SeafoodSource

I saw that you were visiting over there, but did not see any mention of fishing until now. I thought no way Ham goes over there and doesn't do al little fishing. Did you have to pony up for a license?

Could've put this in the humor section. Fisherman Tries to Pose with Shark, but Gets Bitten Instead. He Had a Message for the Animal from His Hospital Bed

62 years old, almost as old as me! But it weighs a little over 4 and a half pounds, so I outweigh it by just a few pounds. Apparently, some lake trout slow growing sub-species. Like we need yet another trout species. Meet Mary Catherine, the Oldest Lake Trout Ever Recorded in the Great Lakes

Did not think so for sure. It did rain at the house last evening, not a lot, rained hard for about 10 minutes.

That's a big add-on. Congrats!

More cabins?

Hasn't rained here in weeks, it is needed.

At my house for the first time this year. Hopefully the last time.

There are some prostate cancer message boards out there. Much better chance of getting answers on one of them vs. here. Here's a link for one, and there are others. Forums | ProstateCancer.net

LOL - Hey you got there early last year, was it less crowded early? I might go again, but I want to get there early if it isn't too crowded.

Pretty drastic. Idaho poisoned Snake River for invasive mussels. Was it worth ‘heartbreaking' loss?

Mostly urbanites, not what you'd think.

I went last year, get there early as some of the cookers run out of food quickly. Test your campfire cooking skills at the 2025 World Champion Squirrel Cook Off Sept. 13 • Arkansas Game & Fish Commission

Rebranding. AGFC to spend $240,000 to remove carp. Why Arkansas Wants More Americans to Eat Invasive Carp

Striped Bass Die-Off Expected on Norfork Lake Anglers on Norfork Lake may notice some Striped Bass floating on the surface in the coming weeks as Norfork Lake experiences another natural die-off event. During the summer months, Striped Bass seek refuge in deep water near the dam, where temperatures and oxygen levels are more tolerable. However, in years with high water levels, such as this one, the oxygen in these deeper spots can quickly deplete. This happens because of high biological oxygen demand and water-level-related (hydrological) factors, which can ultimately lead to fish mortality. These events have been documented on Norfork Lake in 2002, 2004, 2011, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020, and the fishery has successfully rebounded each time. Most affected fish are larger individuals over 20 inches, while smaller Striped Bass typically survive. This actually creates opportunity for younger fish to grow more quickly, often replacing the lost fish within a couple of years. Though witnessing a die-off isn't pleasant, historical data show these events rarely cause significant long-term impacts to the overall population. There's also a silver lining to high water conditions. While they stress Striped Bass, high water years boost forage fish populations (shad) throughout the lake, creating abundant food supplies that ultimately benefit all sportfish, including bass, crappie, and walleye. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will continue to monitor the situation closely.