Before I get into the update let me explain the picture. Bryan and I were sitting around after the close the other night having a beer. We got to talking about our old days in Henderson, TN cooking BBQ at the old joints we used to hang out at and sometimes work at during college (Thomas & Webb Bar-B-Que) cooking whole hogs on brick pits. We decided that, besides all of the friends we still have from there, the only thing we really got out of Freed-Hardeman University (in Henderson) is listed on the sheet of paper Bryan is holding up in the picture. I moved on to Lipscomb where I received a B.S. in Finance/Economics with a minor in Beer Administration. The irony......Church of Christ schools and mass beer consumption!?!?! You really have to know a little about the Church of Christ and/or growing up in a conservative christian environment to appreciate the humor here. You also really have to know Bryan to see the humor in the picture, he's hilarious and doesnt even know it!
Not much new to add. Last week was so indicative of what I've been talking about in regards to the emotional ups & downs of the restaurant business. The only thing I can compare it to are the financial markets, except there is no technical or fundamental research to lean on for direction or answers.....its all chance, at least for the time being. I have started keeping records of the weather in relation to sales and that is starting to show some correlation. Last Tuesday was cold & cloudy and was our worst day to date in daily sales. Wed. we did a little better than break even (sunny & high 40's). Thursday was great. Friday rolls around and its the best Friday we've ever had and Saturday was awesome. We ended up making some pretty good money for the week, all of which I'll never see because it will go towards the loan but the moral victory is still there. Within a span of 4 days we had the worst day we've ever had and one of the best days we've ever had. I'm just trying to steer this ship free of any storms till spring. I am very interested to see the warm weather.
2 comments:
Pat,
I was glad to get down there for lunch. I know it was hard to not order ribs, but that sliced brisket sandwich was great. If any one out there has never had one, they need to try yours. Most of the brisket I have had was dry, and not real tender. Your brisket was great. It was sliced thicker than others and the flavor was great. Keep up the good work. Meat
thanks brother.....really appreciate the comments!
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