Lois and I worked 8.5 hours today in the “Forest Bounty Cafe” -- part of the discovery center here. We were the only workers in the cafe and we took in a whopping $43. The closest place to get something to eat is seven miles away and the next closest is 14 miles away.
The cafe operation is different from any we have ever been familiar with. Everything sold is individually wrapped and zapped in a microwave. The key is individual hygiene to be on the right side of the health department.
The foods all have dates on them. The chips are free of transfats. Fruit cups are available. Ice cream is a favorite. Needless to say this is not the height of the season.
As you can see from the photos, cleanliness is next to godliness. Chlorox is the favorite product to put into spray bottles to keep the tables and equipment clean.
We met and visited with a couple from Sacramento CA; they were visiting their son in Greenville SC and take day trips during the day.
The most remarkable visit was with Nels Glesne (92), a retired Forester, who is working on a new trail nearby as a volunteer. Nels grew up in Decorah IA and was graduated from St. Olaf College in Minnesota and then received his Forester degree from Iowa State in Ames IA. He plays tennis 3X weekly and is #2 in singles nationally in his age bracket. He defends his rating next week and we look forward to seeing him in two weeks to find out how he did.
The cafe operation is different from any we have ever been familiar with. Everything sold is individually wrapped and zapped in a microwave. The key is individual hygiene to be on the right side of the health department.
The foods all have dates on them. The chips are free of transfats. Fruit cups are available. Ice cream is a favorite. Needless to say this is not the height of the season.
As you can see from the photos, cleanliness is next to godliness. Chlorox is the favorite product to put into spray bottles to keep the tables and equipment clean.
We met and visited with a couple from Sacramento CA; they were visiting their son in Greenville SC and take day trips during the day.
The most remarkable visit was with Nels Glesne (92), a retired Forester, who is working on a new trail nearby as a volunteer. Nels grew up in Decorah IA and was graduated from St. Olaf College in Minnesota and then received his Forester degree from Iowa State in Ames IA. He plays tennis 3X weekly and is #2 in singles nationally in his age bracket. He defends his rating next week and we look forward to seeing him in two weeks to find out how he did.
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Great pictures of your store. Seems like it was a pretty good day. I bet working for 8 hours is an adjustment though. Any wind from the storm on the coast?? Lois you and Brad are in my thoughts and prayers.
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