You know, I almost missed it again this year. Last year it slipped my mind completely. For some reason, this year I thought it was May 27th. But I just happened to get into my time machine and took a peek at our first post; and gasp, it was dated May 26, 2005. So I rushed and made some rice, and just as I did in 2006, made a quick and dirty Spam Musubi.
Hmmm, a larger candle means more melted wax to scrape off the musubi before I eat it…..
As always, thanks to each and everyone of you for visiting, commenting, the emails, and all of the wonderful recommendations that have poured in over the last 3 years. We’ve had a blast, and at last count have 850 posts, 13,ooo+ comments(though I think most of them are from me!), and over 460 different eating establishments, not including markets, fairs, etc. So it looks like it’s time for me to start returning to some of those places we haven’t posted on in a while.
I really never thought I’d be around this long.
One big mahalo to Cathy, Ed from Yuma, Vicky, mizducky, and Omar. One thing is for certain, without their help, there’s no way mmm-yoso would have lasted this long. I’m not sure how long, or how many posts I have left. And who knows, one of these days, I may even get around to "pretty-ing" things up a bit…maybe even finally doing that custom banner I’ve been too darn lazy to do. Until then, we’ll just keep rolling!
Thanks again everyone!
Wow, 3 already! Congrats! On behalf of the many, many lurkers out there…mahalo for all of the wonderful posts! π
Congrats on the anniversary, Kirk (and company)!
Happy big three!!
Happy Anniversary! You certainly deserve the spam musubi birthday “cake”! π
Kirk,
Congrats on the 3 year anniversary. I hope you have at least 3 more years left because mmm-yoso is just to important for San Diego. Keep it up, for the sake of all of us!!!
Kirk,
Happy 3rd year anniversary!
Pls continue sharing. I’ve totally enjoyed all of your food and meal adventures.
Wishing you many more enjoyable years!
Happy Blogiversary, Kirk! Thank you for all the great recommendations over the years. My stomach thanks you too!
Congrats on 3 years. I’ve read the blog every day since I discovered it last year. Found some great new restaurants in San Diego.
All the best!
Thanks for the shout out, Boss.
I appreciate what you do here, and the lessons I learn from you. Your work and creativity have helped me see San Diego living for the rich, varied and interesting experience it is.
I wish you many happy returns of the day.
Best regards,
Happy 3rd birthday/anniversary! Here’s to many more. π
doesn’t time fly when you’re having fun?? Happy Blog B-day!! Looking forward to more delicious posts π
Congrats on the 3rd year. Love your blog, been keeping up with it since I found out about it a year ago :). Keep it up!
yee haw! 3 years! The traditional anniversary gift is LEATHER!
there are so many implications there, I’ll leave it at that.
Happy Anniversary Kirk-hope there are many more years in the future. And thanks to you other fine contributors: Cathy, Ed, Vicky, Mizducky & Omar.
happy 4th, as well. Mahalo to Cathy, Ed, Vicky, Mizducky & Omar of the m-y posse.
Woohoo! Happy bloggaversary, mmm-yoso!
Congrats and thank you! I’m sure plenty of television execs would like to know the secret of holding an audience captive like this. I think a big part of it is that you and your friends are great writers. But it sure doesn’t hurt that your subjects touch on local eats and exotic travels. Fun stuff!
Happy Anniversary, mmm-yoso and company!!! I wouldn’t know what to do without you guys!
(mmm, Spam musubi…)
Wahooo Keep it up!
It’s hard to imagine life without this blog. Thanks blogdog!
And here I thought the header meant that there was a baby mmm-yoso on the way π
Anyway, thank you for the fun food adventures, and I look forward to many more great posts from the team.
happy 3rd anniversary to you all! thank you for all the driving, eating, picture taking, and typing that goes a long with it! may there be many many more years & dishes to come π *cheers*
Happy Blog-irthday, mmm-yoso!!!
Congrats on your 3rd year! You are the King!
It has been so much fun to be able to share anonymously…and just to help you out when you are too busy to blog. Let’s just see how many more places we can find.
yes cheers and I thought the same thing about the yoso makes 3 title! Well, congratulations either way, 3 years certainly goes by quickly. Here’s to reading about many more fine meals and traveling adventures!
i have been reading your blog for almost 2 years now, and during my time at ucsd, found you, and everyone else who contributed to your blog, to be an excellent source of navigating my way around sd’s eateries. i also congratulate you and to everyone else who writes on your blog for updating so frequently, and i’m very appreciative of that because i love to read food blogs. keep up the good work!
ps: i’ve always been curious to know what an “Ex-Pat Kama’aina” means, but always forget to ask
Thanks for your friendship and for continuing to expand my food horizons! Happy Anniversary!
Hi Lori – Thanks for lurking! These 3 years went mighty quickly.
Hey Mike, Darlene, WC, Dan, RONW, Su-Lin, Billy, Farrah, and Ed – Thanks for all the visits and comments!!
Hi Sharon – It was pretty good; I haven’t had one in ages.
Hi Ted – We’ll try our best. ;o)
Thanks so much Shirley!
Hi Howie – Thank you for being such a great FOY!
Hi Stephen – I appreciate your kind words. I’m glad we’ve been of some use to you!
Thanks Omar…but stop calling me “boss”….
Hi Kat – You’re right….time sure flies by when you’re eating!
Oh my Penny…leather? Let’s not go there!!! ;o)
Hi Jan – We’d be nothing without you guys….
Hi Carol – Double mmmm……..
Hi Ed – Thanks for all you do!
Yikes, Sandy & FH….I better change the title! ;o)
Hi CC – Geeez…thanks! But the truth is…food is king!
Hi Cathy – As I always say; we wouldn’t be around if it wasn’t for you! Thanks for all you give.
Hi Sawyer – A Kama’aina is a long time resident of Hawaii.
http://www.e-hawaii.com/fun/pidgin/showTerm.asp?letter=K
Hi Candice – Thanks for being a FOY! Your enthusiasm and friendship is priceless.
Now THAT is a birthday cake!!! CONGRATULATIONS!
-Judy
Happy birthday/anniversary! We moved to SD a year and a half ago and stumbled onto your site when we were looking for a good dim sum place, and you didn’t disappoint! Thanks for all the wisdom and field research.
Congratulations, Kirk! Keep up the great work. You are a blogging machine. Thanks to all the other contributors, too.
SB
Hi Judy & Scott – Thanks so much!
Hi James – It’s always satisfying to be of some help, thanks for dropping by.
Happy Birthday. Your efforts here are an inspiration to us all.
Kirk, what a grand experiment this has been. I’m so glad I happened upon your blog and how you introduced me to this wonderful crazy group of enthusiasts of things gastronomique. I would wish upon you the same thing that happened to Julie Powell who wrote Julie and Julia. She started out as a blog and eventually it became a book then now its going to be a movie with Meryl Streep and Amy Adams. Who knew that fame could be attained by blogging?
And I will always be appreciative of the time and consideration you showed my wife and I when we visited San Diego. May more and more restaurants open up and you have the wherewithal of continuing eating and showing us the best places.
Wow, congrats!!!!! Can’t wait for more food!
Hi GC – Awww shucks man….
Hi Jeffrey – LOL! I think you over-estimate my capabilities. We’re just a little ol’ san Dieg food blog. BTW, I really enjoyed having lunch with the both of you, it was a pleasure.
Hi YY – Thanks….we’ll do our best.
Hey Kirk,
Congrats on year three…especially since you are still going strong.
I’m sorry I missed this, but I am still in Sydney and my internet connection here is spotty at best.
Hip hip hooray! Thank you for posting on these last 3 years. From your group of international readers, it is indeed evident that food makes the world a smaller place and bridges cultural and geographic barriers. Thank you for contributing to that. I know that at times it is hard to keep up the motivation to keep sharing but I am glad that you have. *big hug*
Hi Reid – Hey, thanks for making the effort…all the way from Sydney! I’d like to thank you for helping to get me started.
Hi Rachel – Well said…thank you for always having a kind word!
Happy Birthday to mmm-yoso Kirk!
Happy 3rd! I love this blog and found a bunch of new places to try thanks to you. I’m surprised the “anniversary” cake wasn’t a 3-patty moco loco π
Hi CJ – Thanks!
Hi Denver – If I had more time it might’ve been a king sized loco! ;o)