One of the great events of the year for Rapid City and the Black Hills. Certainly one of the best of the winter. I love the stock show. This year the Stockmen of the year award goes to a Philip couple I have known since college. In fact Penny (Ham) lived on my floor at the St. Thomas Hall. Glad to see they are being honored this year. The Stockman’s ball is always fun although I don’t think I will be able to make it this year. Ron Jeffries does a terrific job putting this event on. The Rodeo is certainly one of the best as well. don’t forget to stop by and “Cowboy up” with bagels, muffins, scones and ofcourse our great Dark Canyon Coffee!
debra
Sister Barb and i just returned from Winner. My brother Casey Met us there for our Aunt Bonnie’s funeral. She was 76. Casey tried to fly from Michigan to R.C. Friday and drive to Winner with us. But his plante couldn’t land because of the weather so He was diverted to Denver. Hopped on another flight to S.F. and rented a car and drove to Winner. Anyway Winner is the hometown of my parents and many family members from both sides still live there. About 3600 residents. Times are tough even for small towns that are agriculture based. Not so much the general economy as the fact that our farmers and ranchers cannot make it on the land unless they get really big with really big equipment. Even my cousins, Dixie and Galen left the Dairy farm business several years ago. They miss it not so much for the 5:30 a.m. and 6 pm milkings 7 days a week but because its such a great way of life. Funerals like my Aunts are still escorted to the cemetary with a police escort. All Drivers pull over to the side of the road in respect as the Hearse and mourners pass by.When my brother and sister and I came home, we went viaMission and Parmalee and Belvidere. Have you ever been on that hiway—rather road. It goes from no shoulders pavement to loose gravel. We had to slow down for an pony literally standing on the side of the road just watching people (not many of course) go by. There is never a good time for a funeral. We all hate them and know it’s a part of life. But somehow for me as I was taking in the weekend – the murners, the cold wind, barren trees and snowy landscape, I couldn’t help but think what more appropropriate time for a funeral. I always think of the words written on a tombstone for a wonderful man in Belle Fourche. “With a wave of the hand and a cherry smile,she has wandered into an unknown place and left us wondering how very fair it must be since she lingers there.”
Debra
I’m in a little bit of fog today…literally and figurateivly.
Penny and Lauren were returning from the Fancy Food Show in San Francisco last night. Their plane circled the Rapid City airport several times and determined it was too foggy to land so they returned to Salt lake City and had to spend the night somewhere. Maybe at the airport! I was sound asleep as I usually am by 9 pm because of my early wake up call (3:45a.m.) At 10:30 I heard my cell phone ring but thought it was just a dream. Then my home phone rang. Hamlet sprang to his feet! (Are you wondering where my husband is?) I answered the phone and it was Penny. Ofcourse apologetic because she also has to get up early for work. Anyway I got back to sleep but when the alarm went off at 3:45 a.m. Hamlet and I were pretty drowsy. However, this quad-shot soy latte is helping a lot! If your in a fog today….try our quad-shot latte. It will brighten your day! Penny….where are you!!???
debra
Penny and Lauren are truly eating their way through the Fancy Food Show in San Francisco. The huge national show for Bakeries, Restaurants and eateries is being held in San Francisco. The mother and daughter are having a great time. Penny says the weather is not perfect. It’s a little drizzly outside but inside is overwhelming. They spent most of Sunday going through the booths. Ofcourse there is increidble food everywhere. Unfortunatley, they ate a big breakfast before going to the show. I should have warned them —-go very hungry! They are looking for the latest, greatest and upcoming future craze. If you can believe it, when they left the show last night they were going to find an In and Out Burger (fast food that’s popular in Arizona, California and a few other places).
Meanwhile, back at Black Hills Bagels we’re busy with out own francy food. Have you tried or Lemon Poppy or Blueberry Muffins. Although I always recommend a bagel, these Muffins are a great change of pace. We bake them each morning right after the bagels!
We open at 6 !!!!!
debra
I love Winter and I love the January thaw! We have had a great week! The dog has been walked several times. Actually Hamlet has to be walked even if its 20 below! He is a Yellow Lab and at 5 still has the attitude of a puppy.
Penny and Lauren are on their way to the Fancy Food Show in San Francisco. So look for Penny’s comments as she and her daughter eat their way through that national show. I understand Bobby Flay from Food Network will be there.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the airmen and their families as 300 deploy today. Come home safely!!!!
The pictures of Haiti are a grim reminder of how precious life is. God speed to those people. I noticed that Lamar has several digital billboards helping the Red Cross gather funds to send to Hait. Thanks Lamar and thanks Red Cross!
Gotta get to work –we’re open 7 days a week ya know!
debra
At 5 am this morning it was warmer than the combined temperature of the first three days of this week! Oh, Happy Day! Stop in to Black Hills Bagels today after you print off today’s special. It’s a great way to end the week and contemplate the next week which is expected to be great. We are working on our new software (I told Jack we didn’t need new software) but alas, here we are trying to get through. Actually it’s not too bad. A few quirks here and there. Have you had to upgrade or change software at your office? Let me know ow it worked out. Blog back by January 17th. You might win something!!!
debra
Happy January in South Dakota!
I sure am glad I live in South Dakota and not Florida right now – They are dipping into freezing temps down there! We’re way beyond that – it’s suppose to be 45 below windchill factor today. The good news is that a HOT Mocha made with our own Dark Canyon espresso and ghiradelli chocolate is just what Old Man Winter asked for this morning as he was blowing through the Black Hills. While I’m at it, he asked for a Toasted White Chocolate Chip Bagel shmeared with our famous Brown Sugar Cinnamon cream cheese. Everything made to order, no preservatives or additives, trans fats or anything negative. Just good, heart healthy, delicious food. Stay warm today.
debra
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