This is at the Olde Towne Tavern . 31 E Mellen St . Hampton
Someone recommended we try their fish tacos. And that we did. Pretty tasty!
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I have a Veteran's Day story to share with you before I forget. Christian works at our local grocery store, Kroger. He worked on Veteran's Day after school. He came home and told us how he had a couple of veterans come through his line and he'd thank them for their service. One was a Vietnam vet. Christian thanked him for his service as he went through his line and the man just kind of shrugged it off like no biggie. Told Christian and another employee about his 3 tours in 'Nam and went on his way. The man's wife came back and wanted to thank Christian for thanking her husband for his service. She was almost in tears and told Christian that it really means a lot to him and her. When he came back from the war, people threw tomatoes at him and how much this means to him now. As Christian told me, I was practically crying over it too. I knew this sort of homecoming happened...just so heartbreaking to hear that it still sticks with them.....Anyways...makes me think of this quote "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."
I love kitschy decorations like this! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I love your story too. Sounds like you've raised your kids right. I would have been in tears too hearing this firsthand.
That chap looks like I felt when I was forced to practice the piano for what at least seemed like "hours" on end. :-)
ReplyDeleteHe served his country, and deserves his country's thanks for it, well done Christian... and I think it's time for the house pianist to take a break!
ReplyDeleteThe chap at the piano is obviously a fine example of someone who, in entertaining parlance, died on stage. Great story about your veteran; we can disagree with the war whilst at the same time being behind those who are putting their lives on the line. Iraq is a case in point. No serviceman or women deserves any sort of disrespect for what they do. And yes, Christian is a credit to you! Thanks for the information on poppies in the States - really interesting link - I didn't know you used them too and I'm glad you do.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing that. i hope it made that man's day...
ReplyDeleteWhat a touching story.
ReplyDeleteNow that's one cool piano player. thanks for the story too, it is really sad how so many of them were treated so horribly back then. Very sad.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely thing for Christian to do Tanya, I believe the returning Vietnam servicemen were treated very badly, shocking when you think about it hey! As for the piano man he reminded me of one of the Rolling Stones :) :)
ReplyDeleteVery good of Christian.
ReplyDeleteAs for that skeleton, I can only borrow the Bard's words. "Yorick! I knew him well, Horatio!"
I love this tavern. the food looks amazing, and the prices are great! Next time I am in Roanoke, I will eat there! Was the pirate for Halloween, or is he always there? Was he playing salty sea jigs? The vets have a really rough time after they return. Around here, there are countless numbers of them begging on the highway medians and holding a sign up. The other day, we saw one who had his medical records with him!! Just in case no one believed...
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing that story with us. I applaud Christian for going out of his way to thank our Veterans. XO
ReplyDeleteLovely story. Your son is a gem.
ReplyDeleteI want to visit that place!!!
ReplyDeleteGood for Christian. Times change.
A wonderful story - a good kid you have there!
ReplyDeleteThat's a very touching story, powerful! What a strange era it was to greet Veterans who came home with horrific memories, only to be treated dreadfully by their own when they got back. I've met many Vietnam Vets over the years, some who are good friends, who have said as such. Thank Christian for me too, it was an incredibly kind act. 'Thank you' is such a simple thing to say but it can have a powerful effect on those who should have heard it a long, long time ago. Kudos to you for bringing up wonderful children with kind hearts Tanya, you deserve the credit too.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos!
LOL! Yup! A while at least!
ReplyDeletei know lots of Veterans. but i have never met a Veteran who was within the Vietnam war until a few years ago. he was so happy to tell me & the hubby about his time there. he showed pics & talked for hours. i have always been told how horrible the was there... but he was so encouraging ... positive. so that was a nice change than what i have heard. ( :
ReplyDeletei think it is always important no matter situation to remember you never know where that person has been, gone through, or dealt with ... give them the benefit of the doubt & extended some extra kindness & give them some love & respect.
That's one old piano player.
ReplyDeleteArrggg matey I have been playing here to long.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your story. Vietnam vets were indeed treated like pariahs when they returned home. It is remarkable to me to see the difference in how much more respect the soldiers of today receive. This veteran's reactions are completely understandable to me. (Christian has been raised well.)
ReplyDeleteWhat a thoughtful son you have to go out of his way to thank the man. Sounds like he has some good values instilled in him! Thank you for sharing this story. A local man here was recently (finally) award medals, including a Purple Heart, from his time in Vietnam. We went to the medal ceremony, and everyone there lined up afterwards to shake his hand and thank him for his service.
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