Hubby Tony has been retired for more than a year. One of the things on his post-career bucket list was to go out together for a leisurely weekday breakfast. Can you believe that never got done?
In our defense, we're creatures of habit. Tony usually rolls out of bed before I do and doesn't want to wait around for me to get up before he eats. And I like my routine of pulling out my iPad to read the newspaper and catch up with my virtual friends while I'm sitting at the table.
Last night Tony and I were trying to come up with some way to get our exercise before the temperatures heated up too much. I threw out the idea of walking to the nearby Sunny Street Cafe. Cutting through subdivisions, it would be about a half hour each way. Tony agreed it sounded like a good plan.
The days are getting shorter, which meant that when I woke up a little after 6:30 the sun hadn't quite made it over the top of the buildings yet. (Yes, I know that's early. Both Tony and I haven't been able to shake the early rising/early to bed habit.) However, by the time we walked out the door 15 minutes later there it was substantially brighter. The temperature was cool, and it was a lovely walk. There were only a couple of cars in the restaurant lot when we arrived, and only a handful of customers inside. We chose to sit in a booth.
As all good breakfast restaurant waitresses do, ours came by immediately and asked if we wanted coffee. We did. The brew was flavorful, and she kept our cups full. I had looked at the menu online, and had tetentively decided what to order, but when I saw they had a 'Senior' menu for people 55 and older I decided to take advantage of it.
My breakfast consisted of two pancakes almost as large as the plate and two strips of bacon. Tony went a little healthier, ordering yogurt, granola, and fruit with a blueberry muffin on the side. (Of course we shared samples of our meals with one another.)
At the end of the meal I went to the bathroom, where I saw this cute mural painted on the wall between the men's and women's rooms.
What a fun way to start your day. I will try to learn more about this restaurant.
ReplyDeleteThey have a great selection of breakfast and lunch items (and are not open for dinner).
DeleteA long time to wait for a breakfast!
ReplyDeleteYes, but the time went fast.
DeleteCute mural.
ReplyDeleteI thought that someone had a great sensae of humor/
DeleteDid they serve a full English breakfast I wonder? Fried eggs, sausages, black pudding, bacon, beans, hash-browns, mushrooms, toast, coffee or tea. Starting with cornflakes or cereals.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
How many English people actually eat a full English breakfast anymore?
DeleteA good beginning to a day :) The mural made me smile.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and leaving a comment!
DeleteAfter that much liquid, I'd make sure I went to the bathroom before the half hour walk back.
ReplyDeleteAMEN!
DeleteI've been retired for 2 years and I still get up between 6-6:30 every morning. I like it though, especially in the summer. I try to make the most of daylight. That sounds like a great way to get exercise in the morning by walking to breakfast!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out to be an OK plan, but my body was confused by the hearty breakfast and wanted to nap.
DeleteI'm a summer person, but I really am enjoying the cooler morning temperatures.
ReplyDeleteOur high today is close to 90, with a corresponding higher start to the day. I'm holding out for afternoon temps in the high 70s/low 80s, which will make everything downright pleasant
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