Food and Drink The Great Cracker Barrel Quest

**Rain Man** · 07-27-2017, 01:16 PM

You may think you're cool, but you're not "visited every Cracker Barrel" cool.

http://www.9news.com/life/heartwarmi...rels/459610444

This elderly couple has visited all but one of America's Cracker Barrels
Andie Judson, WCNC 7:49 AM. MDT July 26, 2017

The front porch rocking chairs, souvenir shop and country-style cooking are all reasons why Cracker Barrel is beloved throughout the United States.

But none might love the old country store more than Ray and Wilma Yoder.

The 80-year-old Indiana couple has visited 664 out of the 665 stores spanning across five million American miles.

"It's like being at home," Ray told the Lebanon Democrat. "It has a down-home spirit, and everybody is friendly."

The idea came to the couple 40 years ago when Ray worked for Coachman delivering recreational vehicles across the country, the Lebanon Democrat reported.

"It took the boredom out of being on the road," Ray said.

And with their Cracker Barrel quest came knowledge of the restaurant-meets-grocery store chain. The couple says they notice when a Cracker Barrel checkers board is turned the wrong way, or when items in one store are different than others.

Like any visit to a second home, the Yoder's never leave empty handed. They always follow two rules when visiting: tip and buy and item.

"We always buy something - a cup of coffee, candy or something. We don't just pull into the parking lot and leave," Ray told the Lebanon Democrat.

As for their final Cracker Barrel destination, the Yoders plan on crossing the Tualatin, Oregon restaurant off their list later this year.

Rasputin · 07-27-2017, 01:28 PM

Ha they don't always eat something they go for coffee and a souvenir. Kudos for their adventures but not as impressive as if they ate at each one.

**TimeForWasp** · 07-27-2017, 01:30 PM

Who puts crackers in a barrel??

Hydrae · 07-27-2017, 01:38 PM

I have eaten at Cracker Barrel a number of times and may have even eaten at the one in Tualatin. Decent fish and chips on Friday nights that my wife and I get at least a couple times a year.

Chicken and dumplings is pretty good too.

**Rain Man** · 07-27-2017, 01:52 PM

Hmm, traveling to every Cracker Barrel doesn't get them a lot of western scenery.

**ptlyon** · 07-27-2017, 02:16 PM

Damn. That's a lot of chicken fried steak

Hydrae · 07-27-2017, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Hmm, traveling to every Cracker Barrel doesn't get them a lot of western scenery.

Wait a second, that does not show any at all in Oregon. They may be too late, that location may be gone already.

ClevelandBronco · 07-27-2017, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Hydrae

Wait a second, that does not show any at all in Oregon. They may be too late, that location may be gone already.

https://locations.crackerbarrel.com/or/tualatin/737/

Hydrae · 07-27-2017, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ClevelandBronco

https://locations.crackerbarrel.com/or/tualatin/737/

Yeah, I went to their site and did a search for locations close to Portland and that came up. The map that Rainman attached does not show any in Oregon at all.

**Rain Man** · 07-27-2017, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Hydrae

Yeah, I went to their site and did a search for locations close to Portland and that came up. The map that Rainman attached does not show any in Oregon at all.

I just grabbed an image that I think was on someone's blog, so it may have been old.

We should come up with some fake press releases about the opening of a new Cracker Barrel in Aurangabad, India. Let's see how bad they want it.

threebag · 07-27-2017, 02:46 PM

Cracker Barrel is pretty good eats. Most of the time I order breakfast

ClevelandBronco · 07-27-2017, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Hydrae

Yeah, I went to their site and did a search for locations close to Portland and that came up. The map that Rainman attached does not show any in Oregon at all.

Kind of cool that we live in a world where we didn't have to drive there to find out.

ClevelandBronco · 07-27-2017, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I just grabbed an image that I think was on someone's blog, so it may have been old.

We should come up with some fake press releases about the opening of a new Cracker Barrel in Aurangabad, India. Let's see how bad they want it.

Maybe it was a map of all the Cracker Barrels they HAVE visited.

Hydrae · 07-27-2017, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClevelandBronco

Kind of cool that we live in a world where we didn't have to drive there to find out.

For sure.

I always heard that "May you live in interesting times" was a curse but we sure do live in interesting times right now.

listopencil · 07-27-2017, 02:56 PM

I have only been to one, and I'm not sure it was a Cracker Barrel but I think it was. In Nashville on our way to the Grand Ole Opry and I had a fried baloney sandwich. This was in the late 70's.

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Yes, I would like to someday visit every Cracker Barrel in America.	5	11.36%
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I have this goal, but with a different restaurant chain.	2	4.55%
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07-27-2017, 01:16 PM
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3348491 VARSITY	The Great Cracker Barrel Quest You may think you're cool, but you're not "visited every Cracker Barrel" cool. http://www.9news.com/life/heartwarmi...rels/459610444 This elderly couple has visited all but one of America's Cracker Barrels Andie Judson, WCNC 7:49 AM. MDT July 26, 2017 The front porch rocking chairs, souvenir shop and country-style cooking are all reasons why Cracker Barrel is beloved throughout the United States. But none might love the old country store more than Ray and Wilma Yoder. The 80-year-old Indiana couple has visited 664 out of the 665 stores spanning across five million American miles. "It's like being at home," Ray told the Lebanon Democrat. "It has a down-home spirit, and everybody is friendly." The idea came to the couple 40 years ago when Ray worked for Coachman delivering recreational vehicles across the country, the Lebanon Democrat reported. "It took the boredom out of being on the road," Ray said. And with their Cracker Barrel quest came knowledge of the restaurant-meets-grocery store chain. The couple says they notice when a Cracker Barrel checkers board is turned the wrong way, or when items in one store are different than others. Like any visit to a second home, the Yoder's never leave empty handed. They always follow two rules when visiting: tip and buy and item. "We always buy something - a cup of coffee, candy or something. We don't just pull into the parking lot and leave," Ray told the Lebanon Democrat. As for their final Cracker Barrel destination, the Yoders plan on crossing the Tualatin, Oregon restaurant off their list later this year.
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