When Clay worked at Heifer International, he told me about a moving hot dog stand that was often near his office. Hot Dog Mike has become very well-known in Central Arkansas and beyond. (See his web page: http://hotdogmike.com/blog) I wanted to share a hot dog with Clay before he left for New Orleans, but we never worked that out. Maybe I can treat him when he is home for Thanksgiving or Christmas :)
I follow HDM on Facebook- that's how you find out where he will be set up each day. I noticed last Friday that he would be at 3rd & Broadway in LR that day. He often donates his goods or services or proceeds for charitable causes and that day he was collecting coats & blankets for homeless shelters. My daughter-in-law prompted me to knit some scarves & hats for homeless folks last winter, but then her contact moved away. So, I had several hats & several scarves ready for donation, waiting for a middle man. I FB'd HDM & asked if he was collecting these items as well as coats & blankets. He responded (even spelled my name correctly!) and said all donations would be welcome.
Not being quite brave enough to try this new adventure on my own (I'm trying!), I called a friend to come hold my hand and enjoy a specialty hot dog with me. Thank you, Susan Matthews, for being spontaneous & joining me for this fine dining experience. We had a "Woo Pig Sooiee" dog (the "woo" is 4 drops of some special hot sauce- any more would probably singe your sinuses!) and some Cheetos and some fun conversation.
And I did summon enough courage to have Susan take my picture with the famous man himself---
Hunt Hot Dog Mike down, bring him some warm clothing, and enjoy a special hot dog yourself! I do plan to go back- with or without a friend~
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