I am sure that there are a lot of Mel’s Diners out there. The one in Pinole (Contra Costa County) here in the east bay is the one that Alex (son-in-law) and I have been going to every week or two for breakfast. I am not exactly sure how many years we have been doing this. Certainly long enough that our favorite waiter just motions us to his section, asks us if we want water & coffee. Of course we need water and coffee. What we actually don’t need are menus since we both are consistent in our selections.
Oh – excuse me – this is an Original Mel’s Diner. I am sure that there is a trademark involved. Anyway, I have provided you with a link. Looks like there are a number of them in and around the Bay area. This particular one offers a drive through (no car hops) and runs 24/7. It is always more than I can eat, so brought 1/2 of my french toast home.
We ran a few errands then I came home and have been ensconced in a comfortable chair, stitching. There might have been a zoom meeting followed by a face time chat. Mostly I have been forcing fluids and cursing my cough.
I did have a new start – after all this is a new year. I chose this particular patter – The Peacock Tree by Modern Folk Embroidery before I came up with my new roll’em plan. The fabric is 18 ct Countess from Forbidden Fiber Co and the floss is #12 pearl from Threadworx. This is about 550 stitches in. The top border is 1/2 way across.
tomorrow is another day of errands in SF. After that, I should be free of the city until the end of next week.
Are we having fun yet?
