Soft Opening I

As you might imagine, I’m busy. Last night was our first soft opening, and the train is now rolling–with people on board.

We invited the Corning Fire Department last night to give us an opportunity to practice, and to say thanks to them for the good (volunteer) work they do. As if my life isn’t full enough with anecdotes, last night’s experience brought another:

Right about the time they were slated to arrive, there was a wreck, which called them away from chow at the Burrito and to an emergency–just the thing we were hoping to thank them for doing. So everything was delayed and the numbers were fewer than expected.

The folks that were able to make it in, however, gave us ample opportunity to identify bugs in the system. There are few tweaks that we hope to adjust tonight, and for opening. Nothing big, but it’s all the details that we hope you will not even notice that will make the experience better.

We received a lot of kind words from those that were able to come, and for that–and all the firefighting–we thank you.

Not sure who got the first margarita, or the first Electric Margarita for that matter, but they seemed to go over well. And the beer list–thanks to for being willing to try something new. Beer Revolution, that’s all I want. Thanks for participating.

Speaking of firsts, our first income came via Maria Fuller–a week or two ago. She came in and scored eight gift certificates. Thanks, Maria.

Cheers, all! I need to go stir the rice.

J.