December 31, 2008

So, I guess it is time again to blog. MY 2 blog fans (my sister & Laurel) keep reminding me that I have not blogged since 12/09/08, so here I go. Just like everyone else, my December has been very busy working 2 jobs, Christmas shopping, entertaining, etc etc. I am always amazed that the Holiday just whizzes by and here we are staring at a New Year.
Like everyone, I take the New Year's Eve opportunity to reflect on the previous year. Our year at the Restaurant started out with a bang. Bill Guilfoyle of the "Times Herald Record" voted us along with another restaurant #1 for 2007. This brought a great January for us, which is usually pretty dismal in this part of the country, because of the weather. It was amazing to me how many people read the restaurant reveiws and go out to see what it is all about for themselves. We had an amazing January. February and March were pretty much a blur to me, I had some health issues and had to be home for 8 weeks, but all is well with that.
The Restaurant business in Narrowsburg is very seasonal you look forward to summertime and them Holiday time. As we all know the economy took a dive this year and the restaurant business is directly affected by this. Summer was not as profitable as past summers and the last part of this year has not been like other 4th quarters. We know that it is affecting everybody and that gives us some comfort.
This morning we woke up to it snowing and hope that it does not scare people away from New Year's Eve festivities. This is a very busy night typically in our business and the last big bang before Eaglefest and Valentine's Day. There is a lot of preparation and excitement for us on New Year's Eve.
Now to 2009, can't believe it is here tomorrow. Gabby (our daughter) will turn 13 this year ugh!!! We will have a new regime at the White House and hopefully things will get better for all. This past week with Happy New Year greetings to our customers, I get a lot of "Things can only get better". I remind them that they are Healthy and able to enjoy a good meal. I think we all, even myself, get so caught up in money, while not having enough and watching it disappear in the market can be stressful, Money is not the most important thing.
I wish for all a very Happy New Year filled with Happiness, and Health. I see this sign everywhere "Live, Laugh & Love, maybe that should be our Mantra for 2009, because sometimes you just gotta Laugh......and play the cards that are dealt. Happy New Year to all.