Everybody Loves A Grilled Cheese

Little did we know, we were on the verge of solving a problem that had been plaguing the campus of Lincoln College for many semesters.  I'd like to think that some of the best ideas come from a few friends sitting around drinking brews & complaining about something.  That's how I remember it coming about in my dorm in late 2002.  The conversation went something like this: 

"We need the Munchie Man," DP declared.  

Yuri & I just laughed.  We weren't sure who or what that was.  

"In Carbondale they had this guy outside the towers late night with a cart selling munchies...you know, nachos, hot dogs, Cheetos- all kinds of stuff.  The Munchie Man.  Everyone knew about it.  I think he even sold cigarettes."

"That would be awesome," Yuri said.  "I'd love some nachos right now.  And, I could use another pack of smokes!"  He tapped his pack of Camel Turkish Golds.

"Yeah, couldn't we just make nachos or hot dogs up here in my room?"  I wondered.  "I got the microwave (which I was supposed to have in my room) & I could grab our [my parent's] Crock Pot from home.  We could buy some chips & heat up cheese to pour on top.  Or even chili & make chili dogs!"

"Haha, that sounds pretty good, but nachos are messy," Yuri admitted.  "You don't want people eating that sh#t in here."

"No, you're right," I said & thought it over.  "Well what if I took it downstairs & met them outside," I said.  "Or better yet- deliver it to their room!"

"Yes!!" DP shouted & stood up.  "But, no- instead lets make grilled cheese!  Everybody likes grilled cheese."