The Nutty Pancakes are the only sure choice. I remember being at a trade convention not too long ago when someone asked the waitress what the best choice on the menu would be. She answered simply that the pancakes were the only safe choice. The word ‘safe’ caught our attention right away. We wondered if she was bluffing but no one was willing to call her bluff. Considering she missed a chance to sell more expensive items seems to add a strong element of truth to her warning.
Although maybe Ryan had Chinese, since his little adage sounds like something you might read on a fortune cookie. Of course, convention tradition tells us to always add the two words ‘in bed’ to the end of your fortune.
Bettering oneself requires two things: knowing what to do and doing it. Everyone seems to be an expert in the first part for everyone else in the world! Not many people manage the second with any regularity. I like Ryan’s positivity.
Trev… yes, the “action part” is always the part of the equation that seems to stall. And Ryan DOES have a good attitude… and he is a “doer”… something I’ve always admired about him. It’s a nice balance to Randie’s “not doing so much.”
Yes, let’s hope he popped a stick of gum in his mouth just after breakfast… he seems to have managed to keep the eggs and/or bacon and/or nutty pancakes off his shirt.
What did Ryan have? Hmm … the plate doesn’t look messy enough for pancakes. Same goes for biscuits and gravy or eggs benedict. He’d stay away from the expensive items anyway. So I’d guess …
Fresh Croissant with apple jam and house-made butter. You don’t want to fill up before an interview, and it’s one of the least expensive items on the Dougie Fir breakfast menu.
YOU, sir… are an experienced Douggie-goer. I doubt that the croissant would be enough for our interviewee… but he DID clear that plate save for a few country potatoes.
True… I chose not to put in the new construction, which apparently is nearing more done. The add-on is quite large and is supposed to have a new bar on the bottom floor that is reminiscent of “fern bars” from the 70’s. I had to look this up… a fern bar?
And yes, Portland, for better or for worse, is growing… Big Pink will be a “runt” before too long.
The Nutty Pancakes are the only sure choice. I remember being at a trade convention not too long ago when someone asked the waitress what the best choice on the menu would be. She answered simply that the pancakes were the only safe choice. The word ‘safe’ caught our attention right away. We wondered if she was bluffing but no one was willing to call her bluff. Considering she missed a chance to sell more expensive items seems to add a strong element of truth to her warning.
Although maybe Ryan had Chinese, since his little adage sounds like something you might read on a fortune cookie. Of course, convention tradition tells us to always add the two words ‘in bed’ to the end of your fortune.
For my nieces I’d add ‘in the bathroom’ at the end of fortune cookies.
“Ewww! Uncle Brad!” and giggles would ensue. Hence my moniker.
Uncle Bilbo…. “Safe choice” … STRONG hint, indeed. I hope that the pancakes were good then… and didn’t force anyone into a “bathroom situation.”
Uncle Bad… EWWWWWWW! and thanks for the explanation… it makes sense.
* and the two Uncles show up in the came commentary! BIZARRE!
Bettering oneself requires two things: knowing what to do and doing it. Everyone seems to be an expert in the first part for everyone else in the world! Not many people manage the second with any regularity. I like Ryan’s positivity.
Trev… yes, the “action part” is always the part of the equation that seems to stall. And Ryan DOES have a good attitude… and he is a “doer”… something I’ve always admired about him. It’s a nice balance to Randie’s “not doing so much.”
Let’s hope (a) his interview isn’t with a vegan, and (b) they can’t smell the bacon and eggs on his breath.
Yes, let’s hope he popped a stick of gum in his mouth just after breakfast… he seems to have managed to keep the eggs and/or bacon and/or nutty pancakes off his shirt.
By the way… lots of vegans in Portland.
What did Ryan have? Hmm … the plate doesn’t look messy enough for pancakes. Same goes for biscuits and gravy or eggs benedict. He’d stay away from the expensive items anyway. So I’d guess …
Fresh Croissant with apple jam and house-made butter. You don’t want to fill up before an interview, and it’s one of the least expensive items on the Dougie Fir breakfast menu.
YOU, sir… are an experienced Douggie-goer. I doubt that the croissant would be enough for our interviewee… but he DID clear that plate save for a few country potatoes.
Here’s hoping Ryan has better success at his final interview than I did at mine. 🙁
Oh, dear, Pete… I’m sorry that it didn’t go well. Did you spill breakfast on your shirt? (see earlier comment)… I am, sigh… disappointed for you.
It’s crazy, from that angle, you couldn’t see that blue sky with the new condo next to the Doug Fir. Portland is a growin’!
True… I chose not to put in the new construction, which apparently is nearing more done. The add-on is quite large and is supposed to have a new bar on the bottom floor that is reminiscent of “fern bars” from the 70’s. I had to look this up… a fern bar?
And yes, Portland, for better or for worse, is growing… Big Pink will be a “runt” before too long.