Friday, September 23, 2005
The Windfall
When you think of a windfall, what comes to mind? Webster defines it: 1. Something blown down by the wind, as fruit from a tree. 2. Any unexpected acquisition, gain, or stroke of good luck.
Ken and I went exploring today and experienced our own windfall. We found Cranberry Lake 22 miles north of here and checked into renting a boat for tomorrow while Ken's parents are here. We asked about a good eating place. The man with the boats directed us to "The Windfall."
We pulled up to the house, yes, house. We walked in and were greeted by...nope, not the hostess, not the maitre 'd, and not the waitress. We were greeted by a dog. We didn't get his name. But he came and checked us out and let us proceed into the restaurant. We walked in, looked around, heard voices in the kitchen and yet no one came to see us. I located the restrooms while Ken located a human. A lady came out and we were seated at a table. We were the only customers...at 12 Noon.
She came and brought out genuine menus. We ordered burgers and a basket of fries. As we sat waiting for our food, we heard a little voice in the kitchen. We soon discovered that the cooks child/grandchild was in the kitchen "helping." We looked around, quietly discussing the uniqueness of this restaurant. We were served our meal and bowed our heads to pray for protection as we ate what we had ordered. It was very tasty.
Nearing the end of our meal we noticed the four-legged greeter wander into the kitchen. Hmmm. He wandered back out and we got the check and paid. As we got into our vehicle to proceed with our outing, we both agreed that we will not be returning to The Windfall. While the food was good in taste, the entire experience took us WAY out of our comfort zone!
On the way home we stopped at a roadside stand and Ken found Concord grapes. He bought a bag and popped one in his mouth! The memories of eating grapes at his grandma's in Western PA flooded back! He devoured the entire bag, seeds and all!
Tomorrow we will be taking Ken's parents out on a boat on Cranberry Lake. We will rent a pontoon boat and take a picnic lunch and enjoy the afternoon! The leaves are already beginning to change. In a week or 2 the colors should be glorious!
Ken and I went exploring today and experienced our own windfall. We found Cranberry Lake 22 miles north of here and checked into renting a boat for tomorrow while Ken's parents are here. We asked about a good eating place. The man with the boats directed us to "The Windfall."
We pulled up to the house, yes, house. We walked in and were greeted by...nope, not the hostess, not the maitre 'd, and not the waitress. We were greeted by a dog. We didn't get his name. But he came and checked us out and let us proceed into the restaurant. We walked in, looked around, heard voices in the kitchen and yet no one came to see us. I located the restrooms while Ken located a human. A lady came out and we were seated at a table. We were the only customers...at 12 Noon.
She came and brought out genuine menus. We ordered burgers and a basket of fries. As we sat waiting for our food, we heard a little voice in the kitchen. We soon discovered that the cooks child/grandchild was in the kitchen "helping." We looked around, quietly discussing the uniqueness of this restaurant. We were served our meal and bowed our heads to pray for protection as we ate what we had ordered. It was very tasty.
Nearing the end of our meal we noticed the four-legged greeter wander into the kitchen. Hmmm. He wandered back out and we got the check and paid. As we got into our vehicle to proceed with our outing, we both agreed that we will not be returning to The Windfall. While the food was good in taste, the entire experience took us WAY out of our comfort zone!
On the way home we stopped at a roadside stand and Ken found Concord grapes. He bought a bag and popped one in his mouth! The memories of eating grapes at his grandma's in Western PA flooded back! He devoured the entire bag, seeds and all!
Tomorrow we will be taking Ken's parents out on a boat on Cranberry Lake. We will rent a pontoon boat and take a picnic lunch and enjoy the afternoon! The leaves are already beginning to change. In a week or 2 the colors should be glorious!
// posted by Ken and Judy Davis @ 9/23/2005 02:47:00 PM 
