All sorts of stuff

Travel wrap up section

Okay, we can finally let OK sleep..  Oh, wait.  Not quite.  As I’ve mentioned before one of the pluses of the blog is that sometimes people actually respond and give me feedback.  Such as the lady whose parents grew up in Henryetta.  As fate would have it, the posting of Cattlemen’s Café engendered another (what is it about Oklahoma?).  A long time follower, who actually dates back to the days when the “bottom feeder” was actually at the bottom of the F-18 status report wrote me a little note.  He was in OKC and on the advice of a friend went and ate at Cattlemen’s.  His experience was much different than ours.  His steak was very good, more like the “goal” picture in the blog.   As surprised as I was, I know he has a pretty good palate, so will take it as reported.  He said if he was out that way again, he’d revisit.  Currently we have nothing on the books that will take us to OK again… I was a little relieved that he had a good experience, which might restore a little faith in TripAdvisor. 

Local Movement Section.

Arrivings

Our little San Souci area not far from us continues to be in a state of flux.  After the departure of Bollywood and Monterrey, whose spaces continue to be dark, things are changing.  One of the newest things is “Wag n’ Wash” where you will be able take your dog or cat and either pay for a wash and grooming or do it yourself.   It is in the spaces formerly occupied by the Credit Union.  It now looks like

As it turns out the owners are veterans of Historic St. Mary’s City and when I was there (taking the picture) they spotted me and invited me in for an insider tour.  They were feverishly getting ready for their opening (which is shortly, they hope!).  

You never know what you find in pet stores

They have very nice “washing stations”

And will have all sorts of pet food, equipment, and even a bakery in store which will turn out freshly baked goodies for your little darlings.  They said that the franchise offers over 150 recipes!  Wowser!  Anyway, they are very nice people and operated a veterinary clinic for years and years so are quite knowledgeable about things canine and feline. 

and there is more activity across 235  from San Souci as well.  What does this area really need more of?  Another place to get pizza! (pizza pizza)

Their founder Mr. Illitch not only turned out pizza, but owns the Red Wings, so that’s at least something.

The Going…sort of

And right across Millstone Landing Road, the liquor store "Twist" has changed ownership

Out with the old, in with the new

Not sure what the status of the seemingly popular Lime Lounge is going to be.

Chasing Cocoa.. a Mystery

I am very confused on the trail of "Cocoa’s".   As you might remember, it opened years ago in the Park, as Cocoa’s Cantina (southwestern food) in the spaces vacated by Lone Star.   You know that one with the funny porch sort of by IHOP.  Anyway, that Cocoa’s closed, and eventually a very similar looking Cocoa’s (Authentic Caribbean Jerk) re-appeared in the spaces vacated by Charlie’s Deli, on 235 south of Gate three.   Well, that didn’t last too long either, and it was dark for quite a while (still is}, but look at this…

I drive by there fairly often, and that sign has been up for weeks, with no visible sign of activity.  Anyway,  Cocoa’s then appeared in the back of the (old)  Belvedere,

in place of Casa Grande, who high tailed it to Leonardtown and lived in the building that is now the Rex.  Anyway, I THINK that Cocoas is open

Now recently there was a little note in the Enterprise and indeed, THIS has opened on Great Mills road across from St. Mary’s Square.

So the elusive Cocoa (If she actually exists) keeps being a moving target.  Oh, by the way, there are now pick-em-up trucks parked in front of the “original” one with the funny sun porch. WOW.

Cost Savings Section

And lastly (finally) you might have noticed that Staples (in First Colony by Lowe’s) has, like a cell, divided into two entities.   The (vacant) non-staples side sprouted a sign the other day

A Staples employee said it is like a dollar general, except everything is fiVE bucks and under.  That will bring even more class to the area.  Not to be snarky, but it IS right next to BJ’s..

New Product Section

we tried it, it's okay.  I think the standard is still Kraft Deluxe (HAS to have the pouch, not the bag of cheese)

Old Slogan Section

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