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An Oldie But Goodie- The Burrito Tunnel!

by Brian K Miller » Thu Mar 26, 2015 7:55 pm

the civil engineering miracle of the 20th century: The Alameda-Weehawken Burrito Tunnel!

http://idlewords.com/2007/04/the_alamed ... tunnel.htm

This is actually an amazing piece of writing!

I especially like the reference near the end to the "burrito somelier at Nobu 57"!
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Re: An Oldie But Goodie- The Burrito Tunnel!

by Mike Filigenzi » Fri Mar 27, 2015 1:33 am

You're right, Brian - that is an impressive piece, in its way. Pretty funny.
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Re: An Oldie But Goodie- The Burrito Tunnel!

by Jenise » Fri Mar 27, 2015 8:45 am

Just wow. That reads so authentically--can't wait to show my husband.
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Re: An Oldie But Goodie- The Burrito Tunnel!

by Brian K Miller » Fri Mar 27, 2015 11:24 am

Mike Filigenzi wrote:You're right, Brian - that is an impressive piece, in its way. Pretty funny.



This took some major WORK. It reads like something out of a public works or contractors' industry magazine (I work in Planning and sometimes read said magazines!)

I love the concept of a burrito somelier.
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