This morning, after weeks of tests, homework, papers, and endless sushi serving, we slept in and spent the morning together. It was definitely what the doctor ordered. I mentioned going to breakfast before Sam headed off to class, and he jumped at the idea of going to Jim's Family Restaurant and eating three, plate sized, delicious pancakes.
I casually mentioned a few other places to eat (Jim's is okay but def not my favorite), but Sam conveniently changed the subject or pretended not to hear. And with that we were off, Sam behind the wheel, and set on his destination of large pancakes.
As we are driving down state street, we stopped at the gas station right next door to Jim's to put air in the tires, and it is then we notice the abandoned building with it's missing sign. Jim's Family Restaurant has closed. I used all my strength to stifle back my laughter (I'll be honest, I didn't do that great of a job) as Sam came extremely close to tears. I think direct quotes of "Oh man this is the worst day of my life" and "what am I going to eat now, I've already eaten the pancakes twice in my head and that's all I want" pretty much sum up our car ride to Magelby's Fresh, my choice :)
I casually mentioned a few other places to eat (Jim's is okay but def not my favorite), but Sam conveniently changed the subject or pretended not to hear. And with that we were off, Sam behind the wheel, and set on his destination of large pancakes.
As we are driving down state street, we stopped at the gas station right next door to Jim's to put air in the tires, and it is then we notice the abandoned building with it's missing sign. Jim's Family Restaurant has closed. I used all my strength to stifle back my laughter (I'll be honest, I didn't do that great of a job) as Sam came extremely close to tears. I think direct quotes of "Oh man this is the worst day of my life" and "what am I going to eat now, I've already eaten the pancakes twice in my head and that's all I want" pretty much sum up our car ride to Magelby's Fresh, my choice :)
Of course, after eating at Magelby's, and experiencing what it did to my stomach an hour later, I too might be kind of sad our good friend Jim closed down his restaurant. Stupid economy.
5 comments:
That quote is vintage Sam!!!
And it made me giggle.
(he already ate the pancakes twice...)
hee hee.
Lost but not forgotten Jim's, lost but not forgotten...
jayna took the words right out of my mouth! It was like hearing sam loud and clear in my living room. im sorry you only got to eat your double dose of pancakes in your head. very very sorry.
That is sad . . . I have fond memories of the one time you guys took us there - me spilling my water all over myself and Clyde dipping his grilled cheese into the nothingness on his plate :)
i equate jim's 'texas sized' pancakes with sam and happiness.
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