J.J.'s Diner & General Store

The community is invited to come on down to the Diner & General Store. Take a chair on the porch and sit a spell. Visit with your neighbors and see what's going on in town.

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  • J.J. Smith III

    Too far to drive, Ron.  We had sloppy joes...

  • stephen tungate

    ron that bug-a-salt guns are cool we all need one.and we had chicken soup because everyone has been sick seems to be a good healing tool..

  • Ron Cooper

    Stephen, I couldn't agree more! I think that the Bug-A-Salt gun should be standard issue in every household -- especially in the summertime. I'm thinkin' they could be plenty useful on mosquitoes, too!

    I hope y'all are feeling better in the Tungate household? Chicken soup has magical properties, I do believe!

  • Jan Carter

    Ron,

    Excellent way to cure that burger craving AND help out with a local education cause.  I know our mosquitoes are big enough to use th bug a salt on :)

    Stephen,

    Chicken soup will be awesome for you!

  • Jan Carter

    Tonight was beef stroganoff, green peas and water melon

  • Billy Oneale

    We had Beef Stroganoff also, except we had fried potatoes instead of peas.
  • Jan Carter

    Made Nachos tonight 

  • stephen tungate

    i had pizza for lunch and hamburger helper for supper what a mix guys..

  • Jan Carter

    Ron,

    wow...that sounds good!

    Stephen, I usually just make Donnie and Case dinner, I have a salad.  But the Nachos sounded so good I ate some of those.  Pizza sounds good too

  • Jan Carter

    Sound good Ron.  My Tech guy came to dinner last night and I made a real Sunday dinner.  Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy and fresh green beans :)

  • J.J. Smith III

    Dinner at church, last night.  Beef and noodles tonight.

  • Jan Carter

    sloppy Joes for Donnie tonight

  • Jan Carter

    I worked until 1230 today and then I cooked for the meals this week.  Freezer is full and Donnie wont have to eat chicken ceasers with me all week.  Boy will he be happy :)

  • J.J. Smith III

    Karlee was in the South Carolina Submission Grappling Tournament today.  I just stopped by the chicken shack and picked up a fried bird.

    She won two Golds today...

  • Jan Carter

    Congrats Ms. Karlee...way to make it happen!

    Hog,

    Man you gotta love that women :)

  • J.J. Smith III

    Thanks guys. Missed the discussion tonight. Wednesdays are karate night for Kaylin. She doesn't do competitions but the next pic will be her getting her Red belt. She missed the "graduation", last Friday because the family was getting ready for the grappling comp. Her makeup graduation ceramony should be next week. I'm rite proud of both my girls.
    Punkin pie does sound mighty good Steve.
  • Ron Cooper

    Way to go, Miss Karlee! I know you're proud of that young lady, J.J.! Good for her!

  • Jan Carter

    wow, now I want some pumpkin pie.  Maybe I should I attempt the CRKT jack o lantern contest and make a pie out of the pumpkin

  • Jan Carter

    Spaghetti and meatballs tonight, think I will do some butter beans tomorrow with some yellow squash on the side

  • Jan Carter

    still want pumpkin pie, darn it

  • Sue OldsWidow

  • Sue OldsWidow

    I found these heart-felt stories , surfing for road kill....thought you all might like them too...

    Our Daily Bread Diner’s Stories
    Our Daily Bread serves free hot meals to people in need in the community including
    the aged, homeless, unemployed, disabled, and working poor. Some of our diner’s
    stories are heartbreaking and compelling.
    x Mary is in her sixties and has been coming to ODB for a hot meal for the last two
    years. Although she was employed as a graphic designer for over 40 years, she
    has not been able to find steady work since 2003. In 2009, disaster struck when
    her mobile home exploded due to a gas leak and Mary lost her home, her car,
    her beloved cats, and all of her belongings. She lives on a small social security
    check and has been close to homelessness many times. When asked how ODB
    helps her, Mary responded in tears “ODB keeps my sanity. There are people
    here who understand that once you get knocked down in life, it is hard to even
    go to a job interview”.
    x Kenny is a 64 year old retiree who has been coming to ODB for a hot meal for
    the past three years. He suffers from Muscular Dystrophy and is confined to a
    wheel chair. Kenny says “ODB keeps me healthy. It gives me faith and hope. It is
    a blessing”.
    x Robert is a regular diner at ODB. He is in his fifties and started his career as a
    Manufacturing Engineer. His life dramatically changed and his career ended
    when he suffered a traumatic brain injury in 1990. He survives on a small
    disability income. He sleeps in an RV with no heat, a leaky roof, and minimal
    cooking facilities. Over the past ten years his health has continued to deteriorate
    due to his living conditions. When asked how ODB helps him, Robert replied
    “Primarily it provides me with a tasty nutritious lunch three times per week.
    Secondarily, the ODB staff and fellow diners provide me with support which
    helps my well being”.
    x Mike is over 65 years old and worked as a self employed repairman most of his
    career. When the economy slowed, he could no longer make a living. His
    situation is further compounded because he has limited use of one of his arms
    due to childhood polio. These days he finds himself playing music on street
    corners for extra cash. Mike sleeps on the floor of a mobile home in exchange for
    providing care for the owner who suffers from major medical problems. Mike
    has been coming to ODB for over three years. When asked how ODB helps him,
    Mike responded “You folks at ODB are keeping me alive. You are blessed. I lie
    awake some nights wondering what I would do if you were not here. I pray for
    you”.

  • Billy Oneale

    Those are great stories, Sue. You never know what the future holds for you.

  • In Memoriam

    Robert Burris

    Great heart-felt stories, Miss Sue. The compasion we can have for one another in this world of hate and violence is astounding and makes me believe the human spirit is alive and well. Bless you, please keep some great stories coming. We enjoy them.

  • Jan Carter

    Had some breakfast for dinner tonight.  Waffles, bacon, sausage and scrambled eggs :)

  • J.J. Smith III

    Hot dogs...

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    Craig Henry

    We had Turkey casserole. Yummy. Turkey, stuffing, mixed veggies, cheese (everything is better with cheese) gravy......baked in the oven. 

  • Jan Carter

    tonight Donnie made some Rueben sandwiches... YUMMY!

  • J.J. Smith III

    That's my favorite sandwich. (Minus the dressing)

    We're having "Slaw dogs" tonight.


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    Craig Henry

    Hamburger soup for us.

  • Gerald Hines

    Pork chops on the George Forman, mashed taters, mixed greens fresh out of the can.


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    Craig Henry

    Gonna have Leek soup tonight!

  • J.J. Smith III

    In honor of halloween, we had "bat" wings.

  • In Memoriam

    Robert Burris

    Oh..oh, I hope the Rats , don't have wings? We're having deer and vegteables soup. I hope my little witches, didn't put in any secert, magic potions. I hope, everyone, and espessisly the little childern are having fun, tonight. Bless Ya'll.

  • J.J. Smith III

    LOL 

    It was BAT wings, Robert. Course all bats are is rats with wings...

    (Any other day we just call em "hot wings".)


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    Craig Henry

    No eating bats around here! They eat their weight in Skeeters! And we have WAAAY too many Skeeters!

  • Jan Carter

    Tonight is some turkey breast, rutabagas and wild rice from http://www.mooselakewildrice.com/

  • Sue OldsWidow

    tonite is chicken noodles,red potato mashed,peas and amish bread with real butter, applesauce

  • Billy Oneale

    Grilled burgers and hot dogs tonight.

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    Craig Henry

    Sunday we had turkey and gravy over mashed potatoes. With Brussels Sprouts cooked with bacon.


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    Craig Henry

    Crispy chicken sammich.

  • Jan Carter

    Crab soup :)

  • J.J. Smith III

    Gettin' coolish here. We're havin' saurcrout and sausage...
  • Sue OldsWidow

    tonite we had chuck burgers on the george foreman, mac and cheese, twice baked potato's and fresh pineapple...with fresh sour dough bread and real butter......

  • Billy Oneale

    Loaded baked potato at our house tonight.
  • Jan Carter

    Made a pot of fresh veggie beef soup for the weekend.  Back to salad for me and shrimp for Donnie


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    Craig Henry

    Cass made a new Cauliflower casserole that is FANTASTIC! I could kill myself on it!

  • Jan Carter

    YUM.  You should put that recipe in the iKC Recipe Collection


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    Craig Henry

    The Cauliflower casserole is posted! Be forewarned; once you start eating it, you won'r be able to stop!

  • Frank Stennett

    J.J. I put the community knife in the collection. Going back to stag.