My wife and I have been looking at the "big" picture and have made some very difficult decisions. These decisions will definitely improve the hours, service and selections. I am not quite ready to release these decisions, soon, very soon.
We realize that we need to stay open later in the afternoon/early evening. The big questions is how late is too late? I personally love a good cup of coffee after dinner. Do enough people love a good cup of coffee after dinner? This may be our sixty four thousand dollar question. We also want to provide more food choices for the customer, especially breakfast.
Suggestions welcome just remember we do not have a full kitchen at the coffee shop. There will be no over -easy eggs or pancakes (maybe waffles). We can do baked eggs in puff pastry, maybe with a little spinach and feta or ham and cheese. I am getting hungry, are you?
We have also been giving some thought to special events on Friday and Saturday evenings. Open mic. night, poetry night, coffee and dessert tasting, the board is empty right now. If any one knows someone who might want to be involved in planning and organizing one of these nights - tell them to call or email me. Our email address is on our website - www.commongroundscoffeeanddeli.com
A couple of news items. We now have a reward program up and running. Come in and get a card, for every dollar you spend you will earn points, accumulate 100 points and you will receive $ 10.00 in credit for purchases at Common Grounds. Second is our email blast. Come in and sign a card with your email address and you will receive emails once a week with the weeks lunch specials on and a coupon of one kind or another.
Getting away from the coffee shop for a few minutes. I received a letter from the Bishop of The Diocese of Lafayette, Indiana this past week. This may seem odd except for the fact that my oldest son, Joshua, is a seminarian for the Diocese. Joshua is soon entering the last semester of his studies at Mount St. Mary's Seminary in Maryland. He is scheduled to be ordained into priesthood on June 11, 2011. As a father I cannot be more proud of my son. Even though I may have to call him Father, he will always be my son. If anyone wants one more person to pray for may I suggest Josh. I know that he is praying for Roben and I and the rest of our family. Josh just turned 30, he has accomplished so much for a young man, I cannot wait to see what he will accomplish in the next 30 years.
This post is already too long. Until the next time.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Saturday, November 13, 2010
I have returned!
I know it has been a while since I have written anything here. I have been so busy trying to get a grip on Winter in Port Clinton. Business has been good. We are doing a really nice lunch, need more coffee drinkers though. Thinking of changing hours for the winter.
Looking for feedback on this. We now open at 6:00am, not many people moving around at this time. We do one or two customers between 6 and 7. We also think that there is possibly more business around 4 and we are missing them. We also are thinking of staying open late on Friday and Saturday - maybe 9:00pm. Looking to attract a crowd for the after dinner coffee, maybe have some entertainment or an open mic. night.
Anybody have any thoughts? We want to be open when our customers want us there.
I want to become a daily blogger but I can't seem to manage my time in order to think and write. I am a work in progress, still trying.
Talk to you tomorrow.
John
Looking for feedback on this. We now open at 6:00am, not many people moving around at this time. We do one or two customers between 6 and 7. We also think that there is possibly more business around 4 and we are missing them. We also are thinking of staying open late on Friday and Saturday - maybe 9:00pm. Looking to attract a crowd for the after dinner coffee, maybe have some entertainment or an open mic. night.
Anybody have any thoughts? We want to be open when our customers want us there.
I want to become a daily blogger but I can't seem to manage my time in order to think and write. I am a work in progress, still trying.
Talk to you tomorrow.
John
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Coffee University?
Good Evening,
Went to our coffee bean roaster in Cleveland yesterday. We wanted to learn more about coffee and what we can do to make our drinks better for our customers. I think we learned a lot. We were doing most things right they just needed tweaked. I think that we just needed to know that we were doing things properly and maintain consistency - make sure that every drink is the same every time.
It made me think about having a class or two about coffee for our customers. There are so many different coffees and roast and brewing techniques that I wonder if our customers would like to know what coffee is and how it is roasted. I will be putting the details together and when it gets a little colder and there is absolutely nothing else to do this winter we will have a school of higher education and learn about coffee.
After the coffee lessons we drove to Downtown and found the restaurant Lola. This is Micheal Symon's restaurant (he is an Iron Chef on Food Network). We had a fantastic dinner. Absolutely everything was wonderful. We had four different entrees and every one was as good as the other. I wish we had restaurants with that level of quality of food and service in Port Clinton. It really gives me some goals for the coffee shop.
I see that I have a new follower. Thanks for reading and comment when you want. You could also give me a call when you are leaving the country!!
I have been experimenting with some new sandwiches for the coffee shop. I am really excited about some of the flavors. We have also started the new customer reward program at the coffee shop. Come on in and fill out a card. We will be able to keep you informed about specials, special events and coupons.
Remember our ELECTION NIGHT COVERAGE along with WPCR Radio. I am really excited about the evening and hope that we have a huge turn out. FREE medium coffee with I Voted sticker.
Time to go,
John
Went to our coffee bean roaster in Cleveland yesterday. We wanted to learn more about coffee and what we can do to make our drinks better for our customers. I think we learned a lot. We were doing most things right they just needed tweaked. I think that we just needed to know that we were doing things properly and maintain consistency - make sure that every drink is the same every time.
It made me think about having a class or two about coffee for our customers. There are so many different coffees and roast and brewing techniques that I wonder if our customers would like to know what coffee is and how it is roasted. I will be putting the details together and when it gets a little colder and there is absolutely nothing else to do this winter we will have a school of higher education and learn about coffee.
After the coffee lessons we drove to Downtown and found the restaurant Lola. This is Micheal Symon's restaurant (he is an Iron Chef on Food Network). We had a fantastic dinner. Absolutely everything was wonderful. We had four different entrees and every one was as good as the other. I wish we had restaurants with that level of quality of food and service in Port Clinton. It really gives me some goals for the coffee shop.
I see that I have a new follower. Thanks for reading and comment when you want. You could also give me a call when you are leaving the country!!
I have been experimenting with some new sandwiches for the coffee shop. I am really excited about some of the flavors. We have also started the new customer reward program at the coffee shop. Come on in and fill out a card. We will be able to keep you informed about specials, special events and coupons.
Remember our ELECTION NIGHT COVERAGE along with WPCR Radio. I am really excited about the evening and hope that we have a huge turn out. FREE medium coffee with I Voted sticker.
Time to go,
John
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Election Night Coverage
Hello everyone,
I hope all are having a great Sunday. It has been a long week and I am trying to watch a little football and think about what is coming this week and beyond.
What are you doing on election night? You don't want to spend it alone. Wouldn't you like to be with friends, enjoying a coffee or tea and learning the outcome of the election?
Join Common Grounds Coffee and Deli and WPCR Radio for exclusive election night coverage. WPCR will broadcast live from the coffee shop as well as the Board of Elections. We have two flat screen TVs to keep up with all of the important races.
We will provide the munchies, the fireplace and the coffee. WPCR will provide the results, the commentary and guest that will analyze the results. You are charged with providing the fun and the conversation. Bring your friends and family.
We hope to see you at the coffee shop on November 2 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm or later. Make sure you vote and wear a "I Voted" sticker and receive a free medium coffee. As much as I hate the months preceding the election and all of the commercials and fake debates, I love election night and finding out who won.
I will keep you posted on the election night event and more details as they become available, keep checking back.
MAKE SURE YOU VOTE.
John
I hope all are having a great Sunday. It has been a long week and I am trying to watch a little football and think about what is coming this week and beyond.
What are you doing on election night? You don't want to spend it alone. Wouldn't you like to be with friends, enjoying a coffee or tea and learning the outcome of the election?
Join Common Grounds Coffee and Deli and WPCR Radio for exclusive election night coverage. WPCR will broadcast live from the coffee shop as well as the Board of Elections. We have two flat screen TVs to keep up with all of the important races.
We will provide the munchies, the fireplace and the coffee. WPCR will provide the results, the commentary and guest that will analyze the results. You are charged with providing the fun and the conversation. Bring your friends and family.
We hope to see you at the coffee shop on November 2 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm or later. Make sure you vote and wear a "I Voted" sticker and receive a free medium coffee. As much as I hate the months preceding the election and all of the commercials and fake debates, I love election night and finding out who won.
I will keep you posted on the election night event and more details as they become available, keep checking back.
MAKE SURE YOU VOTE.
John
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Tis the season!
OH NO - More political talk from John.
I was reading a couple of blogs on the New Herald website and had to take a step back and say WOW are these people negative, glad I'm not!
It did make me think though. WE should be talking politics this time of year. WE have a very important election coming in a few weeks. WE should be talking about the issues, the candidates, the future. WE are at a crossroads in this country.
As you notice the word WE keeps coming up. Everything is up to us, the voter. WE may disagree with each other, WE may dislike one candidate or another but WE need to have polite, open and INTELLIGENT discussion.
I personally believe that this is the greatest place in the world to have been born, educated and have the opportunity to fail or succeed. I lived in a third world country for 3 years, believe me running water is pretty cool. I wish that many things were different here, many can be changed. It is still up to US, we have the God given right to determine our own destiny. No elected politician is going to decide whether I succeed or not. No one but me has the power to determine my future. Will I make mistakes - absolutely. I will learn from those mistakes and do better the next time. It, whatever that is, is up to me.
Think of this when you vote this November. No matter who you are voting for, VOTE. It is our right, a privilege and a duty.
See I am positive, optimistic and grateful that God let me be born here.
FREE MEDIUM COFFEE to everyone who has a "I Voted Today" sticker on election day.
Thanks, talk to you soon,
John
I was reading a couple of blogs on the New Herald website and had to take a step back and say WOW are these people negative, glad I'm not!
It did make me think though. WE should be talking politics this time of year. WE have a very important election coming in a few weeks. WE should be talking about the issues, the candidates, the future. WE are at a crossroads in this country.
As you notice the word WE keeps coming up. Everything is up to us, the voter. WE may disagree with each other, WE may dislike one candidate or another but WE need to have polite, open and INTELLIGENT discussion.
I personally believe that this is the greatest place in the world to have been born, educated and have the opportunity to fail or succeed. I lived in a third world country for 3 years, believe me running water is pretty cool. I wish that many things were different here, many can be changed. It is still up to US, we have the God given right to determine our own destiny. No elected politician is going to decide whether I succeed or not. No one but me has the power to determine my future. Will I make mistakes - absolutely. I will learn from those mistakes and do better the next time. It, whatever that is, is up to me.
Think of this when you vote this November. No matter who you are voting for, VOTE. It is our right, a privilege and a duty.
See I am positive, optimistic and grateful that God let me be born here.
FREE MEDIUM COFFEE to everyone who has a "I Voted Today" sticker on election day.
Thanks, talk to you soon,
John
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Cooler weather returns
Good Morning!
What a shock when I opened the door this morning and felt the cool breeze. It was almost cold outside. Ahhh, the perfect weather for a great cup of coffee or maybe a mocha or even a hot chocolate.
I love this time of year. I grew up on an orchard in Michigan and fall was the season that all the hard work of spring and summer was rewarded. Apples picked from the tree, fresh cider pressed in the barn and warm apple pie. Makes me want to go home and visit for a while. I will try to get an apple pie made for the coffee shop so you can share in my memories.
What else is going on? Yesterday was a bit slow, many people had a day off because of Columbus Day. I hope they all come back today. The radio show is still going very well on Saturday morning. If you have not heard the show, stop in and catch it live on Saturday from 9:00am till 11:00am. The show is hosted by Chris Galvin and broadcast live on WPCR Internet radio. We usually have a special or two and would love to see you there.
Over the weekend we made a few changes in the shop. We hung new menu boards, a few changes on them. Also finished the fireplace and put up a new shelf. If you have any suggestions please let us know. We need to hear from you to make the shop successful.
This week we kick off a customer reward program. To sign up you need to fill out a card and we will send out coupons and special offers via email. We WILL NOT sell your address or names to anybody. We also will have a unique fundraising card soon. If you are interested, let me know and we can set up your club or organization.
Thanks for reading, see you at COMMON GROUNDS COFFEE AND DELI soon.
John
What a shock when I opened the door this morning and felt the cool breeze. It was almost cold outside. Ahhh, the perfect weather for a great cup of coffee or maybe a mocha or even a hot chocolate.
I love this time of year. I grew up on an orchard in Michigan and fall was the season that all the hard work of spring and summer was rewarded. Apples picked from the tree, fresh cider pressed in the barn and warm apple pie. Makes me want to go home and visit for a while. I will try to get an apple pie made for the coffee shop so you can share in my memories.
What else is going on? Yesterday was a bit slow, many people had a day off because of Columbus Day. I hope they all come back today. The radio show is still going very well on Saturday morning. If you have not heard the show, stop in and catch it live on Saturday from 9:00am till 11:00am. The show is hosted by Chris Galvin and broadcast live on WPCR Internet radio. We usually have a special or two and would love to see you there.
Over the weekend we made a few changes in the shop. We hung new menu boards, a few changes on them. Also finished the fireplace and put up a new shelf. If you have any suggestions please let us know. We need to hear from you to make the shop successful.
This week we kick off a customer reward program. To sign up you need to fill out a card and we will send out coupons and special offers via email. We WILL NOT sell your address or names to anybody. We also will have a unique fundraising card soon. If you are interested, let me know and we can set up your club or organization.
Thanks for reading, see you at COMMON GROUNDS COFFEE AND DELI soon.
John
Friday, October 8, 2010
What's new at Common Grounds
Hello to all,
It has been a couple of days since I have written. In that time I have picked up a follower, thanks Jerry.
We have been working on some ideas for improving Common Grounds. We have been having two homemade soups, a special sandwich or salad and a coffee drink everyday. I am so pleased at the progress that is being acheived at the coffee shop. Every week we see new faces in the shop buying a coffee or a lunch.
The new menu boards are going up today or tomorrow. Not many changes but a few "tweeks" that our customers requested. Come in to Common Grounds Coffee and Deli and enjoy a great cup of coffee and a pretty good lunch. Keep an eye out for more changes and events. Does anyone like the idea of Port Clinton "Iron Chef" competition? Stay tuned.
Add yourself to the followers, I really need the confirmation that someone is reading.
What else is happening? How about this "Political Season" and the advertising? We have everyone telling us that it is not their fault. Whom else could it be? The current and past office holders are all guilty of stealing from us. Why do we put up with it? Did you know that the present Governor can tell China to stop dumping products here? Did you know that the competitor says he can make jobs? Even the Ohio Supreme Court Justices say they can save jobs! My 9 year old daughter even asked me last night after seeing a campaign commercial, "how can a Governor stop China from doing anything"? - My answer was "he can't, even if he says he did".
I find it amazing how ALL of the politicians say they have the answer and it all involves taking my money and giving it to someone else. And if they do have the answers, why are we at this point? Does it mean that the current conditions in this country have been deliberately set up by the politicians?
We need to get control and make sure that all politicians realize that they work for us not the other way around. I just wish that we all believed in a hard days work for a good days pay.
I have no idea who to vote for in a couple of weeks. I cannot believe any of them. Are we at the point where we say "who is lying the least"?
I am on a soap box and way off topic. Probably being negative. I think that I would rather have a hundred commercials about toe nail fungus and the side effects of the medicine than one more campaign commercial.
Thanks for reading, enjoy this wonderful fall weather. Stop by the Apple Fest in Oak Harbor. Catch a high school football game or soccer match. Buy a drink or meal at a locally owned restaurant.
Enjoy Life, we live in the GREATEST COUNTRY in the world. We are still free to vent.
John
It has been a couple of days since I have written. In that time I have picked up a follower, thanks Jerry.
We have been working on some ideas for improving Common Grounds. We have been having two homemade soups, a special sandwich or salad and a coffee drink everyday. I am so pleased at the progress that is being acheived at the coffee shop. Every week we see new faces in the shop buying a coffee or a lunch.
The new menu boards are going up today or tomorrow. Not many changes but a few "tweeks" that our customers requested. Come in to Common Grounds Coffee and Deli and enjoy a great cup of coffee and a pretty good lunch. Keep an eye out for more changes and events. Does anyone like the idea of Port Clinton "Iron Chef" competition? Stay tuned.
Add yourself to the followers, I really need the confirmation that someone is reading.
What else is happening? How about this "Political Season" and the advertising? We have everyone telling us that it is not their fault. Whom else could it be? The current and past office holders are all guilty of stealing from us. Why do we put up with it? Did you know that the present Governor can tell China to stop dumping products here? Did you know that the competitor says he can make jobs? Even the Ohio Supreme Court Justices say they can save jobs! My 9 year old daughter even asked me last night after seeing a campaign commercial, "how can a Governor stop China from doing anything"? - My answer was "he can't, even if he says he did".
I find it amazing how ALL of the politicians say they have the answer and it all involves taking my money and giving it to someone else. And if they do have the answers, why are we at this point? Does it mean that the current conditions in this country have been deliberately set up by the politicians?
We need to get control and make sure that all politicians realize that they work for us not the other way around. I just wish that we all believed in a hard days work for a good days pay.
I have no idea who to vote for in a couple of weeks. I cannot believe any of them. Are we at the point where we say "who is lying the least"?
I am on a soap box and way off topic. Probably being negative. I think that I would rather have a hundred commercials about toe nail fungus and the side effects of the medicine than one more campaign commercial.
Thanks for reading, enjoy this wonderful fall weather. Stop by the Apple Fest in Oak Harbor. Catch a high school football game or soccer match. Buy a drink or meal at a locally owned restaurant.
Enjoy Life, we live in the GREATEST COUNTRY in the world. We are still free to vent.
John
Thursday, September 30, 2010
The new me!
Well I was scolded today for being too negative. I don't think that I was being too negative, just honest. I guess I need to learn some political correctness. I should have went with my first name for this blog "Not PC in PC". (Just kidding???)
I am a little negative right now. Things Downtown are not going very good. There is very little traffic and less business. I am not the only one feeling this way. I talk to many business owners in Downtown and we all have the same story, business is very slow and it is only the first of October. None of us know what is coming. Maybe scared of failing is a more appropriate description of how I am feeling.
That brings me to the subject of Common Grounds Coffee and Deli. Things are going very well here. We have been serving new customers everyday. We have a lot of room for improvement but we are constantly trying. We have been adding some new items, we have a daily lunch specials and are certainly open to any suggestions that you have. We are trying some new coffees from various small Ohio roasters. Coffee is very similiar to wine, depending on the growing area and weather you get very different flavors. I am going to try learn as much as I can about coffee and what makes it good or what makes it bad. I had someone tell me once that they didn't know good coffee but they surely knew a bad cup of coffee. Let's hope you never have a bad cup of coffee at Common Grounds.
We need to hear from you, the customer. We want Common Grounds to become your coffee shop.
Keep reading this blog and I will keep you informed about upcoming events. Staying POSITIVE.
Please post your thoughts, I really need know that at least someone is reading.
John
I am a little negative right now. Things Downtown are not going very good. There is very little traffic and less business. I am not the only one feeling this way. I talk to many business owners in Downtown and we all have the same story, business is very slow and it is only the first of October. None of us know what is coming. Maybe scared of failing is a more appropriate description of how I am feeling.
That brings me to the subject of Common Grounds Coffee and Deli. Things are going very well here. We have been serving new customers everyday. We have a lot of room for improvement but we are constantly trying. We have been adding some new items, we have a daily lunch specials and are certainly open to any suggestions that you have. We are trying some new coffees from various small Ohio roasters. Coffee is very similiar to wine, depending on the growing area and weather you get very different flavors. I am going to try learn as much as I can about coffee and what makes it good or what makes it bad. I had someone tell me once that they didn't know good coffee but they surely knew a bad cup of coffee. Let's hope you never have a bad cup of coffee at Common Grounds.
We need to hear from you, the customer. We want Common Grounds to become your coffee shop.
Keep reading this blog and I will keep you informed about upcoming events. Staying POSITIVE.
Please post your thoughts, I really need know that at least someone is reading.
John
Monday, September 20, 2010
End of the Season
Good Morning everyone,
Well it has happened, the summer season has ended and with the end comes the slooooowwwwwwwwww days on Port Clinton. Were do the residence of PC and Ottawa County go in the off season? It is almost a ghost town. Plenty of free parking Downtown. The streets are deserted. The seats are empty. The cash resgister is NOT ringing and we business owners are trying to decide how bad is it going to get this winter.
As business owners, we need to look forward and see the future. Well I for one have a very cloudy crystal ball. I cannot see the future but I have guesses that this winter is going to be very very slim. Many of us will not make it through. It cost businesses so much to just open, pay employees and hope that customers choose us. In the restaurant business the franchises and pizza places have taken over the market. We can offer better food, better service and the capability of making change without the use of a calculator but since people are "lazy" or "too busy", they choose drive thru's and delivery.
I hope that everyone realizes that when the local businesses are gone so is the community.
I will conitnue this rant at a later time. BUY LOCAL
Well it has happened, the summer season has ended and with the end comes the slooooowwwwwwwwww days on Port Clinton. Were do the residence of PC and Ottawa County go in the off season? It is almost a ghost town. Plenty of free parking Downtown. The streets are deserted. The seats are empty. The cash resgister is NOT ringing and we business owners are trying to decide how bad is it going to get this winter.
As business owners, we need to look forward and see the future. Well I for one have a very cloudy crystal ball. I cannot see the future but I have guesses that this winter is going to be very very slim. Many of us will not make it through. It cost businesses so much to just open, pay employees and hope that customers choose us. In the restaurant business the franchises and pizza places have taken over the market. We can offer better food, better service and the capability of making change without the use of a calculator but since people are "lazy" or "too busy", they choose drive thru's and delivery.
I hope that everyone realizes that when the local businesses are gone so is the community.
I will conitnue this rant at a later time. BUY LOCAL
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
New Hours and Daily Specials
Well it has been a few days since I have written. I have to get into the habit of thinking every morning.
The coffee shop - Common Grounds Coffee and Deli is going through some growing pains. We have had to change some of the employees and we are now closed on Sunday. We will open again if our customer base grows but for now Sundays will be a day of rest.
We have been doing daily specials and they seem to be going over very well. Yesterday we did a fajita salad or fajita panini and it was very well received. Today is still up in the air. The creativity waves aren't going to well this morning.
This Sunday we are hosting the Black Swamp Bird Observatory for a breakfast buffet before they go on a butterfly watching expadition. I hope they have a good time.
If you are thinking of hosting a holiday party or need a space for a meeting, give us a call we can open the coffee shop at any time for your function. The room is free if you need food or small fee it you just need a really great place to meet.
Please feel free to write me with your opinions and suggestions. We can only improve if we know what needs improvement.
Thanks for reading
John
The coffee shop - Common Grounds Coffee and Deli is going through some growing pains. We have had to change some of the employees and we are now closed on Sunday. We will open again if our customer base grows but for now Sundays will be a day of rest.
We have been doing daily specials and they seem to be going over very well. Yesterday we did a fajita salad or fajita panini and it was very well received. Today is still up in the air. The creativity waves aren't going to well this morning.
This Sunday we are hosting the Black Swamp Bird Observatory for a breakfast buffet before they go on a butterfly watching expadition. I hope they have a good time.
If you are thinking of hosting a holiday party or need a space for a meeting, give us a call we can open the coffee shop at any time for your function. The room is free if you need food or small fee it you just need a really great place to meet.
Please feel free to write me with your opinions and suggestions. We can only improve if we know what needs improvement.
Thanks for reading
John
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Networking?
Next Wednesday (the 18th) there will be a new "networking" event at Common Grounds from 6:45am to 8:00am. Please join us for a good cup of coffee and hopefully some good company.
Now what exactly "networking"? When I grew up there was no such thing. Then along came computers and you were asked to log on to a network. Now a group of professional people will get together to network. I bet if I went down to Port Clinton Fish and asked what network was they would have an entirely different definition.. Then there is CBS, ABC, NBC and Fox, these are all networks yet they do not join together to trade ideas or socialize. If I am channel surfing does this mean I am "networking"? Is eating dinner with my family some sort of networking? Every morning in the coffee shop we "network" with other people.
Wait a minute-it sounds to me that networking is very similiar to human interaction, hasn't this been around since the beginning of time. Why can't we call it COMMUNICATION not some new word that sounds very inanimate? Just an idea. Please join us for a morning of communication and dialogue and interaction.
Now what exactly "networking"? When I grew up there was no such thing. Then along came computers and you were asked to log on to a network. Now a group of professional people will get together to network. I bet if I went down to Port Clinton Fish and asked what network was they would have an entirely different definition.. Then there is CBS, ABC, NBC and Fox, these are all networks yet they do not join together to trade ideas or socialize. If I am channel surfing does this mean I am "networking"? Is eating dinner with my family some sort of networking? Every morning in the coffee shop we "network" with other people.
Wait a minute-it sounds to me that networking is very similiar to human interaction, hasn't this been around since the beginning of time. Why can't we call it COMMUNICATION not some new word that sounds very inanimate? Just an idea. Please join us for a morning of communication and dialogue and interaction.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
P to the Fourth Festival
It has been a long day/weekend. The Diner was very busy and I have been tending the food at the Peach, Perch, Pierogi and Polka Festival. I am amazed at the number of people that like good food and good music!
I am tired and ready to call it a day however we have 6 more hours to go. It has been very successful again this year.
The coffee shop Common Grounds is closed tomorrow. We open on Tuesday, however the Second Street Diner is open at 7:00am for the areas best breakfast. I better keep going, if not I will fall asleep.
I am tired and ready to call it a day however we have 6 more hours to go. It has been very successful again this year.
The coffee shop Common Grounds is closed tomorrow. We open on Tuesday, however the Second Street Diner is open at 7:00am for the areas best breakfast. I better keep going, if not I will fall asleep.
A break in the weather
Good Morning to all,
What a wonderful morning, the temperature has finally cooled to a refreshing degree. I have been working this weekend at a local festival in Port Clinton, OH. The PEACH, PERCH, PIEROGI AND POLKA FESTIVAL. What a wonderful day yesterday. We served about a 1000 perch dinners and sandwiches.
The bands were awesome and the crowd wonderful. If anyone is in the area, stop by and have a beer, dance a polka and eat some terrific festival food.
I have to run but will post updates about the festival and upcoming events and specials at COMMON GROUNDS COFFEE AND DELI, Port Clinton, Ohio.
What a wonderful morning, the temperature has finally cooled to a refreshing degree. I have been working this weekend at a local festival in Port Clinton, OH. The PEACH, PERCH, PIEROGI AND POLKA FESTIVAL. What a wonderful day yesterday. We served about a 1000 perch dinners and sandwiches.
The bands were awesome and the crowd wonderful. If anyone is in the area, stop by and have a beer, dance a polka and eat some terrific festival food.
I have to run but will post updates about the festival and upcoming events and specials at COMMON GROUNDS COFFEE AND DELI, Port Clinton, Ohio.
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