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42. Years ago, I worked at a 24/7 coffee shop

Tue Nov 26, 2019, 09:02 AM

Nov 2019

We were all required to work a 4 hour shift on the big holidays. But were also free to swap shifts with coworkers... so long as the shifts were covered. This worked very well.

It was the only time our cooks could go off menu and our Greek, immigrant chef loved the opportunity to fix up a full Thanksgiving meal.

We were a very busy coffee shop and were usually all about the speed and turning tables... but on Thanksgiving, the atmosphere was completely different. Customers were much more relaxed and I think we made their experience special in our own way.

I have very fond memories of those Thanksgivings.

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Anyone having Thanksgiving in a restaurant? [View all] NNadir Nov 2019 OP

The turkey that I will be eating on Thanksgiving day TexasTowelie Nov 2019 #1

And yet... NNadir Nov 2019 #4

✔️ blm Nov 2019 #12

Thank you. TexasTowelie Nov 2019 #24

We ordered our dinner from the supermarket. femmocrat Nov 2019 #48

This Thanksgiving, I will be thankful... NNadir Nov 2019 #63

That's terrible Hassin Bin Sober Dec 2019 #73

Since we have never had a friendly relationship, TexasTowelie Dec 2019 #74

+1 hlthe2b Nov 2019 #34

well thank you for all the good stuff you do right here on DU msongs Nov 2019 #6

I've always felt a need to make a contribution to society. TexasTowelie Nov 2019 #25

Thanks to you, TexasTowlie, I know a lot more about enough Nov 2019 #9

You're welcome. TexasTowelie Nov 2019 #26

I copy you on that... magicarpet Nov 2019 #55

those dinners pack a punch Skittles Nov 2019 #11

Yes they do. TexasTowelie Nov 2019 #27

Been there ... Auggie Nov 2019 #31

I'm secretly hoping that the H.E.B. might have some rotisserie turkey breasts for sale TexasTowelie Nov 2019 #32

Great idea ... Auggie Nov 2019 #33

Sorry MFM008 Nov 2019 #37

Road trip! TexasTowelie Nov 2019 #38

lets share it anyway! MFM008 Nov 2019 #69

#4 says it all. patricia92243 Nov 2019 #39

Thank you. TexasTowelie Nov 2019 #41

I'll echo the sentiment DonaldsRump Nov 2019 #52

Did it one year in LA. Not too bad, and no clean up. 😉 blm Nov 2019 #2

My wife and I used to do every year when we were first married and lived in the South Bay. NNadir Nov 2019 #7

Omigod, my dear NNadir! CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2019 #28

Yes Peg. I know you live in Manhattan Beach. I'm glad to know the Kettle is still there. NNadir Nov 2019 #36

Yup Leith Nov 2019 #3

LOL, My SO and I were talking about this last night The empressof all Nov 2019 #5

Advantage. No cooking or cleaning. C_U_L8R Nov 2019 #8

Sure are SouthernIrish Nov 2019 #10

Husband and I going to a vegan restaurant with 7 friends MLAA Nov 2019 #13

Oh, definitely report back after the movie to give us your review! smirkymonkey Nov 2019 #20

Will do. The cast looked amazing so I have high expectations 😉 MLAA Nov 2019 #22

I did it once TlalocW Nov 2019 #14

My mother and I did it for a few years whistler162 Nov 2019 #15

I need a left hip replacement. TruckFump Nov 2019 #16

I think you want to get the whistler162 Nov 2019 #46

It's actually a great idea. Laffy Kat Nov 2019 #17

The ones I have gone to whistler162 Nov 2019 #47

Excellent. nt Laffy Kat Nov 2019 #58

About twelve years ago, my sister and I.. Laffy Kat Nov 2019 #18

Going to my 90 year old aunt's assisted living facility TexasBushwhacker Nov 2019 #19

That is likely to be a memorable and beautiful... NNadir Nov 2019 #44

And she has a new great granddaughter due any day! TexasBushwhacker Nov 2019 #66

Did so once. Xolodno Nov 2019 #21

My mother died the day before Thanksgiving. NNadir Nov 2019 #45

How about nothing at all? tanyev Nov 2019 #23

We're Close ProfessorGAC Nov 2019 #43

Yup.... small turkey breast and whistler162 Nov 2019 #62

My wife and I will have Thanksgiving dinner at a Furr's Cafeteria. comradebillyboy Nov 2019 #29

This year I'm going to a casino with some friends. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2019 #30

Same here... regnaD kciN Nov 2019 #35

Me and some other retired single guys are going to the local truck stop doc03 Nov 2019 #40

Years ago, I worked at a 24/7 coffee shop blaze Nov 2019 #42

I love your story! CrispyQ Nov 2019 #57

Actually the last time was in New York about ten years ago at Sardis. It was disgusting. Cranky Floyd R. Turbo Nov 2019 #49

Well, this year I'll be a vegetarian eating... NNadir Nov 2019 #50

Well this year due to a kiddo's illness we are not traveling to join the rest of the family onetexan Nov 2019 #51

I tried to talk the family into this, but no one else wanted to. lark Nov 2019 #53

Your dwindling family comment reminds me of mine and my sister said her husband was making UniteFightBack Nov 2019 #72

We're not, but we considered it MissMillie Nov 2019 #54

Yes I am - for the first time ever FakeNoose Nov 2019 #56

Have done it twice... ihaveaquestion Nov 2019 #59

Bumpuses' dogs get your turkey? sl8 Nov 2019 #60

I usually do the huge traditional meal, Bayard Nov 2019 #61

No, but sometimes I wish we were. smirkymonkey Nov 2019 #64

I WISH trueblue2007 Nov 2019 #65

Yes. Our ranks are too thin to justify cooking at home. VOX Nov 2019 #67

I'm really lucky... zanana1 Nov 2019 #68

Do you have reservations? NurseJackie Nov 2019 #70

My wife's aunt and uncle made reservations for something like 24 people. NNadir Nov 2019 #71