DonanElle's

[RGDoherty]

It's been a while.....Like many many years....what's accepted attire at Donanelle's?

[SoMissTV]

clothing.

[RGDoherty]

Just a tad more information please, can I go in with Shorts and a Tee Shirt or what?

[SoMissTV]

Yes. As long as you're clothed, you're good.

[Elle May]

casual, very casual, just like home.

[Fish-Bait]

Where a tie.

[58ford]

Better say hey to hawk if ya see him.

[RGDoherty]

LOL I will, to Hawk and Elle May!

[big john]

I am going tonight too.what's good thats under $15.
I don't wear a tie but I wear a hat,aint nobody gona try ta cut ma hat in half r dey?

[big john]

I just saw the online menu,let me run pawn a few things first then i'll be out there.

[Engelbert Humperdinck]

You should wear a coat and tie, the hostess seat you in the kitchen if you're not wearing appropriate attire.

[RGDoherty]

Had an excellent New York Strip and my bride had the Ribeye. Great meal!

[58ford]

I thik a bunch of us ought to show up in shirts & shoes & nothin' els & see what happens.

[SoMissTV]

I bet Hawkeye would be anti-social.

[Elle May]

Had an excellent New York Strip and my bride had the Ribeye. Great meal!

Sorry we missed you tonight. Trying to tie up loose ends and get ready for vacation which starts tomorrow morning.

I thik a bunch of us ought to show up in shirts & shoes & nothin' els & see what happens.

I've witnessed that by him on a golf course one day. It'd be right up his alley.:bowrofl::bowrofl::bowrofl:

[Manon]

I dig DonnanElle's, their prices are ridiculous, but if I opened any business next to Camp Shelby, I'd charge an arm and a leg for everything just because those guys'll pay it, so I don't blame them at all. It also feels like walking into a meeting of the local malitia, which is kind of creepy. Aside from that, the steaks are awesome.

[jmb]

I dig DonnanElle's, their prices are ridiculous, but if I opened any business next to Camp Shelby, I'd charge an arm and a leg for everything just because those guys'll pay it, so I don't blame them at all. It also feels like walking into a meeting of the local malitia, which is kind of creepy. Aside from that, the steaks are awesome.

At Donanelle's, you get what you pay for. If you want a quality steak, it's going to cost a you more than a fast food meal.

[Honey]

Great steaks!

[pEtAl mIsFiT]

I don't mind spending the $$$ but it better be worth it...

[Hermione]

Should we tell him who "Don" and "Elle" are, or should we just let him keep on till they get back??

[threekidspa]

Should we tell him who "Don" and "Elle" are, or should we just let him keep on till they get back??
Lets see how much rope he needs. ;)

[Bamboo]

The food is awesome and the prices are no higher than I would pay for a run-of-the-mill, chain produced steak in Hattiesburg. Donanelle's is one of the few places that make going out to eat special here.

[pEtAl mIsFiT]

I would really like to go one day, need to find a sitter for the kids or take to nanny's for the nite. My son (2yr old) he is at a age you don't take to a sit down dinner.

[Augustus McRae]

Should we tell him who "Don" and "Elle" are, or should we just let him keep on till they get back??


When I was a child, I spake as a child....

[pEtAl mIsFiT]

are they open for lunch?

[Manon]

Should we tell him who "Don" and "Elle" are, or should we just let him keep on till they get back??

I would only assume that Elle would be the Elle May poster directly previous to mine, I probably wouldn't have bothered posting in such detail about it if it wasn't obvious that they frequented here.

I dig their food, and thought I'd let my few complaints be known about the joint. Maybe if they tossed some high-profit-margin items in with the steaks to justify the cost, like loading the baked potato or something. I understand that the limited sides is kind of their gimmick. However, only once every couple of months, can I justify dropping twenty-plus dollars on an excellent steak. However, if it went from "excellent steak" to "excellent steak, killer potato, and a hell of a salad" I could probably justify it much more often.

And the bit about the military was serious, I've got a couple of friends stationed in Shelby, and have witnessed the Shelby guys drop some major buck on nearly everything anytime they are shopping. Hell, I'd charge a ton more if they kept paying it.

[Augustus McRae]

Bless his heart......he just don't understand how to eat, yet. Sounds like he's got a good heart and will get there. Bless his heart....

[Honey]

Been to some great steak places myself (hubby doesn't mind paying for great steak). Weber Grill in Chicago had good steaks, a place in TN has good steaks also (we go there everytime we visit their town ) but I would choose Donanelles over them. Only one place that has a really great steak that I like better is out of town and I would have to wash dishes to eat there or at least wait tables.

[Honey]

Oh wait I think I figured something out-Is his name Don and her Elle?

[RGDoherty]

I had an AWESOME steak there the other night, and my wife loved the atomsphere.....and Petal Misfit, I saw toddlers in there and nobody was complainin!

[pEtAl mIsFiT]

thanks RG but my lil man would be all over the place, he likes to go around from table to table trying to meet folks.
the last time we had the chance to eat out w/out the kids we just at downtown at Walnut Circle next chance we get we are going to Hawk's and Elle's place

[Manon]

I suggest YOU stick with the chains or buy and grill you own, maron.

Sounds good. I'm just curious if by "maron" you mean "manon", my name, "moron", the insult, or "Maroon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maroon_(people))" the people.

[LipsofanAngel]

I love the steak, all I require is sour cream & salt to enjoy a potatoe, and some crackers with my salad.... and a Corona with lime or Mich Ultra to wash it down with. Any man that lets me have my choice- ends up taking me to Donanelles. I refuse to eat a steak at a chain.

Hawkeye, Elle, and the gang- keep up the good work, and keep it like it is! :)

[pEtAl mIsFiT]

I hate to speak for someone else but I think you hit a nerve with Hawk and he was probably calling you a moron.
Hawk is someone that speaks his mind.

[Bahlk]

Don't change a thing Hawk

[Manon]

I hate to speak for someone else but I think you hit a nerve with Hawk and he was probably calling you a moron.

yeah, I pretty much got that. apparently my dry wit displayed in response was just a touch too subtle.

[jkspatty]

Sir, with all dur respect, you must be some kind of freaking idiot who knows absolutely nuttin' about de restaurant bizz. I raw food costs is higher and our profit margin lower than anywhere in town. If we didn't own our shack and had to pay lease, we couldn't afford to open the doors.

And, with regard to Camp Shelby soldiers, again, you don't know shit from shinola.

I suggest YOU stick with the chains or buy and grill you own, maron.



I swear it it so refreshing to see someone lay a good verbal thowdown sometimes, no false courtesy or apologizing, just "you don't know shit from shinola". Brilliant!

[Augustus McRae]

Hawkeye's back!

[TheCapitalist]

That vacation didn't mellow him out much! Back to the grind now, old boy!

[briang232000]

Wow, Hawkeye's pissed!

[briang232000]

Oh yeah, i'm new here, hello all

[Ted]

Oh yeah, i'm new here, hello allHello, 'new here'.:smt001

Brace yer'self!!:bowrofl: heh heh heh

[Baloo]

Hawkeye and Ms. Elle, ya'll are THE BEST!!! I really don't like going out to eat much, but you guys are the exception! I love everything about going to Donanelle's and the food, prices, atmosphere and people are the best ever!

[Fishing Girl]

I agree with Baloo. I really enjoyed myself the few times I've been there. Don't change a darn thing.

[RGDoherty]

Brian G, welcome aboard......don't mess around in Don's Kitchen and all will be well <Grinz>

[bpitt]

I dig DonnanElle's, their prices are ridiculous, but if I opened any business next to Camp Shelby, I'd charge an arm and a leg for everything just because those guys'll pay it, so I don't blame them at all. It also feels like walking into a meeting of the local malitia, which is kind of creepy. Aside from that, the steaks are awesome.
You got something to say about the Militia? Don't make the MHLF open a can.....

[carsalesguy]

so the bad mood king is in a bad mood?

does that warrant a surprise or something?

[RGDoherty]

Hiya Carsalesguy

[carsalesguy]

hi

[SoMissTV]

poop

[dyates]

Okay I guess I missed something. Why is everyone getting so defensive over what Manon had to say? What was the insult? Maybe I just misunderstood everything.

[bpitt]

I dunno, I was defending the militia, long live the MHLF! Oh, and free Fotno.....

[XC9]

I had a great time at Donanelles. I am used to paying for good food, I am not a Mcdonald or Hardees person. You get what you pay for. Personally, I thought the rib eye sandwich was awesome. :smt023 I couldn't eat all of it, so, yes, the food is worth the price and the atmosphere is what I enjoyed too. Just good ol' down home folks trying to make people happy. Every restaurant should be so obliging. :smt023

[Guru]

Just one thought:
Gouging the military "because they'll pay it" just gives me a hemmoroid. They tote your flag so you can sit and have dinner without shots being fired at you and they live on limited resources plus the fact that a lot of them are our guests here. When they have to leave Mississippi we want them to leave with a tear in their eye feeling like we are the best people in the world.
Matter of fact if I see a table of them having dinner more than likely they are not going to pay for their meal.

[briang232000]

RGDoherty, thanks for the welcome. As far as messing around in his kitchen, wouldn't touch a thing, I love that joint.

[Fish-Bait]

Anybody goin' tonight? Fartno_ you home? Guru? any other smart asses like me around this weekend?

[Fish-Bait]

Bagel bump....

[Baloo]

Anybody goin' tonight? Fartno_ you home? Guru? any other smart asses like me around this weekend?


I will be thinking of ya'll Fish-Bait... I am back up in the arctic, but am planning to go again when I am home in a couple of weeks.

[Fish-Bait]

I will be thinking of ya'll Fish-Bait... I am back up in the arctic, but am planning to go again when I am home in a couple of weeks.


Cool...I cant get anybody to bite....Guess I am just gonna show up and drink beer.........Hope to see ya' there when you get home!:clap:

[Baloo]

Thanks! maybe it'll be cold enough by then for one of those good old fashioned bon fires Hawkeye was tellin us about...

[Fish-Bait]

Thanks! maybe it'll be cold enough by then for one of those good old fashioned bon fires Hawkeye was tellin us about...

No Doubt!!!! It's supposed to be about 53-58 degrees here in the morning. I hope it is. It seems to be coolin' down a little outside rat' now, but I have been outside mowin' at the Maw-n-Law's and am sweatin' off the beer I drank through the week to make room for some at Donanelle's if I can get the wife talked into it......:attack:

[Fish-Bait]

T-minus 42 minutes until arrival......get ready, Fish-Bait's is in da' House!!!!!!

Free Beer too any M'hburger that shows up that doesn't have to ask Hawk or Mrs. Elle who I am......


Wafer-booties.....ha!

[Maggie-Doodle]

I dig DonnanElle's, their prices are ridiculous, but if I opened any business next to Camp Shelby, I'd charge an arm and a leg for everything just because those guys'll pay it, so I don't blame them at all. It also feels like walking into a meeting of the local malitia, which is kind of creepy. Aside from that, the steaks are awesome.

I don't have a clue as to where you are eating that the food is "so much cheaper" than at Donanelle's... while it "may" be somewhat cheaper, the quality is NOT the same...nor is the service! You MAY need to compare the food (meat) grades with some of the "cheaper" joints so you know what you are paying for.

Also you really rankle me suggesting that they charge ridiculous prices because they cater to the military...and that they are charging "an arm and a leg!" Let me clue you in....Hawk grew up in a military family..his dad was stationed at Camp Shelby...he has a son in the military...I KNOW he would never take advantage of the soldiers! He is a patriot if there ever was one! (I will get off the soapbox now!)

[Guru]

I can't make it, or didn't make it. I wish I could have.

[Guru]

I hope to God no one is isinuating that Don&Elle have ever in our history gouged a troop. Quite the contrary, people will never know what we have done and do for our troops. Many are the times when their money is no good when they are in uniform.

When it comes to "because they can pay for it", 99% of the time your tax dollars are paying for it, either thru per deim or CMF (Company Morale Funds).

Friends can make joke with me; strangers who don't know from where the speak, can kiss my hemroid.

* Nah, I don't think they were saying y'all did it. More just the thoughts of misguided youth and Economics 101.

[Fish-Bait]

t-minus 3:21.08

[Honey]

I'm already missing it.

[eyescene]

Honey you R coming? Right?

[bpitt]

I might show, but it'll be later, like 7:30-8:00pm. We supposed to take the kids to get halloween costumes.

[RGDoherty]

My maybe is getting thinner......Kiddos ruling the roost tonight, and Dad needs help with his generator.....that's cutting into the two beer time I wanted in the GarTen.

[just-Wynn]

Wynn might show up between 5:30-6:30 for some eats. Only if everyone promises not bring up weight issues. :police:

[RGDoherty]

Who's rolling you through the door?????

[just-Wynn]

i was hoping you and CSales would greet me at the door to pull me through. thanks! :police:

[carsalesguy]

we both too fat to be pushing your lard ass thru-

[RGDoherty]

And my fat self ain't gonna be able to make it.....Gotta help the parents with some stuff. Sorry guys......

[Honey]

Someone please tell eyescene I'm not in the state. I will come next time. I'm so sorry to miss it.

[Ted]

Ugh.
Just woke up -almost:smt099 - from an unplanned nap and feel like @#$% but after I take a shower I'll probably be hungry so WTH I'm waay long overdue for a trip down there.

[Guru]

Well I say it's a good Friday night for you all to change your minds and get on down there cause I can't.

[Pirate_129]

I have convinced my sister-in-law, who is due to drop a kid in the next weekish, that she has an uncontrolable craving for Hawk's rib plate. Missions successful. Expect pirates in your waters tonight mateys ! :smt023

[Chichiguita]

Got home a little while ago--what a great place! I loved meeting all of you. Thanks for including me. I wish I could have stayed longer.

[Honey]

I've been waiting for an update. I bet it was so much fun.

[Honey]

Who was there? How was the bonfire? Give me details, please.

[RGDoherty]

Hate I missed it.

[Pirate_129]

The food was great as always. I had a chance to talk to a couple of folks and met a couple of new faces. Then I had to head home to avoid a tense situation. :smt118

[Hob684]

The food was great as always. I had a chance to talk to a couple of folks and met a couple of new faces. Then I had to head home to avoid a tense situation. :smt118

lemme guess..

someone brought up the school=state, church=church thread didn't they?


no religion at the dinner table... ever.

[Conveyor Belt]

It was good meeting everyone. I like shocking people when they're like 'You're CB???'

I really don't know what you people are expecting when you meet me...

[Hob684]

It was good meeting everyone. I like shocking people when they're like 'You're CB???'

I really don't know what you people are expecting when you meet me...

i must admit i had the same reaction first time i met you..

[Conveyor Belt]

i must admit i had the same reaction first time i met you..

what were you expecting?

[Hermione]

How fun!! And my little rib-eye was scrumptious. But Hawk, seriously -- that fire needed some marshmallows. ;)

Loved meeting everyone. And interesting to hear all the ways people pronounce my nom de net -- for the record, it's "Her-MY-o-nee" (of course you Harry Potter fans already knew that!)

[Hob684]

what were you expecting?

i dunno.. older maybe?:smt102


Doesn't matter... yer still cool in my book.. :smt023

[shutterbug]

Well i was kinda there does that count..... it looked like you guys and gals enjoyed yourself

[Elle May]

It was good meeting everyone. I like shocking people when they're like 'You're CB???'

I really don't know what you people are expecting when you meet me...
CB, I do this all the time. I guess when reading posts I get some preconceived idea of what someone will look like and when I meet them, I'm going nah, no way. It was good to see you again.

A great group of folks here tonight. Very good to meet the folks I hadn't met before and great to see the ones I know already. Bonfire was wonderful. Thanks all!:clap:

[Ted]

. . . . . nom de net -- :smt001 I like that.

[Ted]

Yes. It was great.:smt001
Good food,
and good folks.

[shutterbug]

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[shutterbug]

just some snapshots

[eyescene]

:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap: Great shutterbug!!! Thanks for sharing who are these fine pictures of?

[shutterbug]

i do not know if i should release there identities ha ha ha

[carsalesguy]

he's retarded any way it goes. he can't even get a tractor.

[Maggie-Doodle]

he's retarded any way it goes. he can't even get a tractor.


well yeah, several of us learned the "real" story on the tractor deal....he don't need no stinking tractor right now...Mrs. F.B. needs a house first! We behind you Mrs. F.B....we got your back on this one! :bowrofl: