Thanks Murf.
Alright kids, today's post is about the changes that happen in life, and learning that you just have to sit back and enjoy the ride.
This post is going to be divided again as I'm too busy to stop by regularly right now because I'm assisting in planning a funeral.
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Murf - I'm glad that each of you enjoyed Halloween in your own way.
Andy - I hope that you guys at least ate that candy.
We had a wild weekend. The day started early with Phoebe's tournament, she came, she saw, and she kicked a**. I'll be back eventually to tell you about the issues with Jenny. After that it was 2 straight days of fun with the kids and their friends, and the usual fun activities, trick-or-treating, a sleepover, and a few parties.
While I was out trick-or-treating with the kids in a different area, my wife said that there was a blackout here around 7pm and it lasted for about 20 minutes. She said it scared some of the younger kids that were out, but it was still a good turnout this year with over 400 kids, which is up from the last few years.
On a side note, the Great Pumpkin didn't make a appearance at our house this year and the kids didn't even notice. Of course, I still got dressed up for the neighbor's kids and they enjoyed the candy and gifts that I brought them.
Also, Phoebe only ate a small amount of her candy, and she gave the rest of it to Sam and her friends at the party. My wife and I stood there in shock while she gave away her candy. My wife turned to me and asked... who is that, and what has she done with Phoebe?
Like I said, that kid has some serious self control and discipline when it comes to her strict healty eating routine, and she's determined to stick to it. I don't know many 9 year olds that would be able to do that.
Another note, Sam has started working at the restaurant again on Sundays, and she will be doing full weekends after Phoebe is done competing for the season.
Yeah, my kids are growing up.
Oh yeah, on our way to the tournament on Halloween we saw this slime truck parked in our neighborhood.
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Between this forum not cooperating, and my busy schedule last month I wasn't able to get around to posting about this.
Last month my brother told me that he passed by our father's old business and it had been demolished. I haven't been to that side of the city iin over 5 years, as I deliberately stay away from that area. I honestly don't know how I feel about this, there are so many terrible memories associated with that place, so I'm glad that it's gone. But I also wanted to eventually bring my kids there one day, though even as I sit here writing this, I legitimately don't know what I would have told them if I had brought them there.
Oh well, maybe I'll visit it when they build something new there.
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A couple of days ago I heard that my old boss passed away, he was 93.
I must admit that it hurts far more than I thought it would. His name was Vincent, and in many ways he was like a surrogate father to me, and even long after he retired I still always called him boss every time that I saw him as a sign of respect.
He meant so much to me, and he taught me so much, not just about running a business, but also about life, and I don't know if I would be the person that I am today without him. Sure, I had my own moral code before I met him, but he helped the young angry version of myself that walked in here become a better person. As I said before, I met my wife here, and with her I have my beautiful kids and multiple businesses, and that probably wouldn't have happened without him and this restaurant.
The last time that he was here at the restaurant was for Sam's birthday party in July, and he was still looking as strong as ever. I mean, for a guy in his 90s. This restaurant turns 60 years old next year, and I was hoping that he would have been here for the anniversary. At least I know that his name will live on because the restaurant bears his last name. As I mentioned before, I decided to keep his name on the restaurant for a few reasons after I purchased it, one reason was because it was already established in the community, but the main reason was because I respected him.
I've been assisting his family with the funeral arrangements, and the service will be this Sun. I expect it will be a fairly large service, as he was a well known and respected member of the community.
I'm going to miss him. RIP my friend, we will meet again one day. Thank you for everything.
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Anyway, I'll be back next week. I hope that you guys enjoy Little Halloween. Stay safe and healthy my friends.
