Friday 13 July 2012

You Can't Make This Stuff Up!

  Dear Friends I am going to do something I said I would never do on my blog- gripe! Yes, I've got my gripe on! Today was just one of those days that you wanted to cry about when it was happening, but, 'thank God' I can laugh about it now. Because as I said you just can't make this stuff up!
For the last several weeks I have been getting up at 5 AM to be at work by 6AM to make sure the the eighteen men and three women that are all involved in mining exploration have their
breakfast ready before they begin their long day.
 Well to begin my morning I arrived to a drain that was clogged and so we couldn't run any water. My husband went quickly to work on this and had us back in business within an hour. This really put us off schedule with having our dish supply replenished, but no big deal, I'm just going with the flow ladies.
Next we ran out of wheat toast, which is what everyone wants these days, of course. And you might be surprised to find out how badly this can
 mess up a persons morning.
I think I failed to mention to you that we have been operating with only one half of a 4 slice toaster for days. Well today the toaster gave up entirely so my husband went to the toaster bone yard and tried to find one that would work. The first one blew a fuse and left us in the dark for a short while (commercial toasters are connnected to 220 after all). The next one he tried caught fire and left me screaming for help-I was afraid I'd get electrocuted touching it.  The cook who knows more about these things then me simply popped the toast  up and the fire went out. It was only the toast burning I guess.

Meanwhile, since we cannot serve toast with our breakfast the cook decided we would substitute with a pancake. And I, of course, am the person who gets to paste a smile on her face and march her little fanny out there and tell all the guest this. You should have seen some of their expressions-so funny.  I really can't begin to tell you what a great appreciation I have developed for servers this summer. Let me tell you ladies-it is not an easy job. No matter what kind of  unsavory looking food the cook puts out or the many times that he messses up the orders, it's the server that has to face the customers. Believe me there are times I would've loved to have had a rock to crawl under.

My dear husband finally did finds a 4 slice toaster that had 2 slices working again so we were back in business before the morning was over-yeh!
Oh, did  Imention that we ran out of bacon too?
Well even I am getting turned off by all this negativity and griping so I think it's time to end it all now. I mean my posting, not my life. It was a bad day, but not that bad.
The good news is that I have tomorrow off and I'm
not going anywhere near the lodge or the restaurant.
I'm going to read and sew and eat cookies all day.
Because this is what one does to replenish and rebuild ones constitution, you know.
Praying-I'm doing plenty of that too.
I hope you all have a great weekend.
Take care friends-Kimberly
 

39 comments:

  1. Oh dear, Kimberly, you really had more than your share of bad luck this morning. I'm glad that things got better later in the day. I hope you can rest up tomorrow and that you have a great weekend. I enjoyed your pictures in this post very much! :)

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  2. It sounds like friday the 13th got you go. Glad you have tomorrow off.
    Cathy

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  3. what a day!My heart goes out to you,, better day tomorrow!

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  4. It is Friday the 13th after all, it was probably to be expected. I'm sure a good bunch of homemade cookies will make it all better.

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  5. Holy smokes - what a time of it you had - yeah - I did giggle a bit because I can see it all very plainly! No fun at the time that's for sure...
    Hugs, for a restful weekend!

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  6. I was just going to head off to bed and I saw your post. Oh my poor friend! That was what I like to call "A Bad Day at Black Rock"!
    You had more than your share and yes I have always been sympathetic to servers. I have seen people be so rude to waiters and waitresses and so I always try to be extra patient and understanding to make up for the "those other people". Rest easy and breathe deep....August is close at hand!

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  7. Wow what a day. Was this on Friday the 13th? Just curios. I do hope you enjoy your cookies and having a nice day off.
    So nice to have a update.

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  8. Oh My Goodness---glad you have tomorrow OFF --so that you won't have to go through another day like this one... Yipes!!!!!

    BUT---glad you can laugh about it.. That is what is most important....

    Take care and try to have a great weekend.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  9. Oh cripes, isn't it Friday the 13th LOL So interesting that you have miners that stay there, so you have some long term guests?

    Carol

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  10. You poor thing! What a day. Good that you have tomorrow off to recover. Hoping for a happy day!

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  11. For Heavens sake...what a day you had. It is good that you can laugh about it now. I must say that running out of bread and bacon for breakfast is not a good thing at all and I do feel sorry for you that you had to tell the hungry souls the bad news.

    Have a wonderful day off my friend, wish I could pull up a chair and have some cookies with you. xo

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  12. Kimberly,
    Sounds like you've earned a nice long relaxing weekend away from everything relating to the lodge or restaurant. Take it easy and enjoy your cookies. Have a great weekend.

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  13. Oh you brought back sooooo many memories!!
    you made me smile!

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  14. When it rains, Kimberly, it pours, eh?! Have a better day tomorrow :)
    shawn

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  15. Oh my heavens! What a day...glad to know that the customers didn't clobber you. I suppose if looks could kill... Does the cook not know how to make toast without a toaster? Perhaps it's time you taught him/her.

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  16. Oh Kimberly -- WHAT an adventure you are having my friend. We all have to gripe a bit now and then and I can tell that you still have your sense of humor and positive outlook intact :)

    Blessings & wishes for s SMOOTH breakfast that includes enough bacon and wheat toast and a toaster that works :)

    Gail

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  17. I noticed that as your story unfolded, your pictures got more approachable. The bear was scary but the flowers, so beautiful!

    Enjoy your day off (love the eatting cookies idea. I'm going to try that solution).

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  18. On a scale of one to ten, that was a 10 I'd say (where 10 is the most aggravating!)
    I hope the coming week has some really good days!

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  19. Oh my, I'm worn out and I'm sure you must have been too!

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  20. Thank goodness that day is over. Enjoy your day off, you certainly deserve it.

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  21. Kimberly-What a crappy day- You are allowed to complain about that one. I hope you get a NEW working toaster SOON! I hate when I have to be responsible for someone else's work! Blessings to you- I hope you are enjoying your day off-xo Diana

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  22. I'd say you are entitled to a rant. That's a lot to deal with so early in the morning.
    I hope you enjoy your day off.
    If it's any consolation, the flowers in your photos are gorgeous. I love the colors.

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  23. Good to know about the renewal properties of cookies. On my list!

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  24. That sounds like a really rough morning and does make one appreciate those working in the food industry. We never really know what's going on behind the scenes. The flowers there are really beautiful. Great 'heads' hanging on the walls too. :) I hope you have a great week ahead. Blessings, Pamela

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  25. You are entitled to a gripe when you need to get it off your chest. So gripe on if you want to. Otherwise, enjoy your day off!!!!!

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  26. I know from experience that cookies heal all! Hope the weekend brightens up!!
    Hugs,
    Courtney

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  27. Bless your heart! Oh my, what a morning you had. I hope you felt rejuvenated after having a day off, and eating lots of cookies.:)
    Thanks so much for your kind words and prayers, my daughter is doing much better. I know God is in control. I'm going home on Thursday! I have had such a great time with my grands, this will be a summer that we talk about for a long time, it's been so special spending a whole month with them.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  28. I love that phrase...half of a four slice toaster! It sounds like someone who only uses half their brain!...LOL!...:)JP

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  29. Eating cookies always makes me feel better. Mimi

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  30. You're so right Kimberly, you can not make this stuff up. I think that serving is a hard job. No matter what I always leave a good tip. Just running around and being on your feet all day is not easy. Hope you eat lots and lots of cookies!
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  31. Wow, that does sound like a very very frustrating morning! Maybe from now on you should just bake a coffeecake or cornbread in the oven, and eliminate the silly toaster that catches fire altogether. Hope it is better tomorrow.

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  32. Sheesh..
    you had quite a day!
    Hope that you've been able to re-coup!
    On a good note... it is beautiful where you are, and you are able to work with your sweet hubby every day.

    Smiles :)
    Kerin

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  33. I've been missing your postings! It sounds like your getting a workout up there!

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  34. Was happy to catch up with you!

    Hugs!

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  35. Uggh what a morning!! A day off with reading, sewing and cookies sounds perfect!

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  36. Wow...I just came across your blog. What an incredible day...and wow, those photos, I've never seen anything like it.

    I pray you have a wonderful and restful weekend.

    Connie

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  37. We all have days like this--but, it's so good you can laugh about it!

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  38. Oh you poor thing. What a bad day you had. I'm happy to hear you could enjoy the day after.

    hugs

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  39. Peeking in and noticing those wonderful planters filled with beautiful flowers. Are they the ones you did? Very, very nice!

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