Bona Fide Fans Chase Rib-Free Rib Sandwich
Lovers of Elusive McRib Pork Patty Track Their Sightings

By JULIE JARGON
AND DAVID KESMODEL

On Nov. 2, for the first time in 16 years, McDonald's Corp. will offer the McRib at outlets across the U.S., but even then, only for six weeks or so. "It doesn't sell well all year long because people get tired of it," says McDonald's USA President Jan Fields.