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Elmer Dills, 1926-2008 (Southern California restaurant critic)
abc7.com: KABC ^ | September 15, 2008

Posted on 09/16/2008 9:19:15 AM PDT by EveningStar

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- For many years on ABC7, Elmer Dills told us about great places to eat, the road, travelling and reporting back on his finds.

On Monday, Sept. 15, we are sad to report the death of our good friend.

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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Food; Society
KEYWORDS: elmerdills; losangeles; obituary; southerncalifornia

1 posted on 09/16/2008 9:19:20 AM PDT by EveningStar
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To: abigail2; al baby; Bella_Bru; BenLurkin; Blue Champagne; Bob J; Brad's Gramma; BurbankKarl; ...

SoCal ping


2 posted on 09/16/2008 9:20:46 AM PDT by EveningStar (McCain-Palin 2008)
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To: EveningStar

R.I.P., Mr. Dills


3 posted on 09/16/2008 9:23:27 AM PDT by kellynla (Freedom of speech makes it easier to spot the idiots! Semper Fi!)
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To: EveningStar

Thanks for posting. I liked Elmer, my family listened to him frequently. Jim Healy, Chick Hearn, Bob Starr, Elmer...at least there’s still Vinnie.


4 posted on 09/16/2008 9:29:07 AM PDT by Looper
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To: EveningStar

RIP; I suppose it was something he ate.


5 posted on 09/16/2008 9:43:19 AM PDT by GoforBroke
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To: GoforBroke

The Grim Reaper gets us all , sooner or later.


6 posted on 09/16/2008 9:45:18 AM PDT by WilliamReading
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To: EveningStar

That was sure out of the blue for me. I didn’t realize he was ill. Rest in peace Elmer. I’m looking forward to your next review.


7 posted on 09/16/2008 9:48:24 AM PDT by DoughtyOne (McCain, the Ipecac president... Obama the strychnine president...)
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To: EveningStar

Sigh. I really liked Elmer. He seemed like a sweet man.


8 posted on 09/16/2008 9:59:19 AM PDT by Gummi Bear
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To: Looper
...at least there’s still Vinnie.

Knock on wood, please.

9 posted on 09/16/2008 10:06:47 AM PDT by La Enchiladita (Never Forget, 9-11-01)
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To: EveningStar
Never heard of him...only heard of these Elmers.
10 posted on 09/16/2008 10:22:53 AM PDT by Vaquero (" an armed society is a polite society" Heinlein "MOLON LABE!" Leonidas of Sparta)
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To: EveningStar

WELL WHO WILL BE NUMBER 3?


11 posted on 09/16/2008 12:29:29 PM PDT by al baby (Hi mom I know McCain couldnÂ’t answer her in a flippant way, but IF HE COULD it would have nice to)
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To: EveningStar

Let me guess: food poisoning?


12 posted on 09/16/2008 12:32:55 PM PDT by Revolting cat! (Are you ready to pray for Teddy?)
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To: EveningStar

I went to one of the restaurant that he was filming at that was so cool he was so niceeeee


13 posted on 09/16/2008 1:50:27 PM PDT by SevenofNine ("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us, resistence is futile")
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To: EveningStar

I went to one of the restaurant that he was filming at that was so cool he was so niceeeee


14 posted on 09/16/2008 1:50:36 PM PDT by SevenofNine ("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us, resistence is futile")
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To: EveningStar

Thanks for the ping. May this gentleman rest in peace.


15 posted on 09/16/2008 5:33:20 PM PDT by tajgirvan (Sarah Palin , ................. Christian Conservatives Answer to Prayer!)
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To: EveningStar

Sorry I took so long to reply to this ping. I am an OC Foodie and I was a big fan of Elmer. He will be missed.


16 posted on 10/26/2008 4:15:57 PM PDT by Nice50BMG ((taglines optional post))
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