03/29/2023
The commencement of the Common Loon was dreamt up as the end of an era was imminent, and the thought of losing such a local treasure sadden both Erin and I. We were quite motivated to keep the same type of ‘flavor’ in a restaurant that was so near and dear to us and so many others. Our family in the area would fill the place two or three times over and we all loved the place. Erin and I had been going to eat there since before Rose took over the helm. It saddens both of us that we will not be able to keep this establishment going for multiple reasons. We have made the decision that our family should and must come first. We regret not being able to employ such wonderful staff members we had over our short time here. We feel blessed to have had the support from so many in town and so many that transition through our little town. We hope to embellish and build on the camaraderie that has washed upon us. There are so many gracious people here.
The times they are a changin’ I’d better start swimming or I’ll sink like a stone. Thanks to Bob for opening my eyes and my mind once again. I started sinkin’ so I had to move on. The cost of going out to eat has skyrocketed because of many factors of which we had no control. Overall food prices in our short time here have gone up 10% a year that is 20% or more for us! The cost of dairy products is closer to 15% a year and heading northward at record speeds. I just could not ask someone to pay $30 a plate for breakfast. It is not the place I envisioned when we took on the dream to continue to have a nice little restaurant in town for folks to come in socialize about the weather, vacationing, past travels, town happenings and yes, even politics! And don’t criticize what you can’t understand For the times they are a changin’
We are not sure where/what, the next chapter in our book will bring us but we are quite sure it will not be reopening as restaurateurs. You see Erin’s a real artist and I am longin’ for the sky. She needs to paint more I need to get high! Thanks Harry. If you know of one who can keep this dream of a local restaurant alive let’s talk. Let’s not be strangers in the night, right Frank?
P.S. For all those who have previously inquired, yes, the tractor is STILL FOR SALE..
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The times they are a changin’ I’d better start swimming or I’ll sink like a stone
And don’t criticize what you can’t understand For the times they are a changin’
https://genius.com/Bob-dylan-the-times-they-are-a-changin-lyrics
You see Erin’s a real artist and I am longin’ for the sky. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5dwksSbD34
Let’s not be strangers in the night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwAERaRUsp0
right Frank?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfQnc08dNng
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