Changing of the Guard

Phew! What a crazy weekend at the TH ... new staff and new roles, and lots of roast beef dinner and quiche and tons of desserts.

But the happenings of this TH are not controlled by me, as you well know: I am completely bossed around by Don, who advises me and pitches in in ways large and small; and even more so God - who is unfailingly merciful and kind to the clueless such as myself - is with us every step of the way.  

And the new people held up remarkably well under the able direction of our wonderful Krista.

Emily is working on Saturdays. This is her first foray into work like this, and she brought a cheerfulness and earnestness that made me muse on the thought of our very own Anne of Green Gables at the TH ...

Michelle - how exciting is it to have her?!: Michelle is our own dear Brenda's grand-daughter and will be working here this summer. Michelle is also cousin to two of the cutest guys in the world so I am hoping that she will motivate them to join the TH family a few summers down the road ...

Carla - Ha! This one I have been waiting for with MUCH anticipation. And, true to all that had been told me, she shone on Sunday evening. She tirelessly and uncomplainingly kept up with the mountain of dishes, and even managed to squeeze in some plating and other tasks in the kitchen. To have her with us for the summer is a gift as she takes over for her brother Brent ...

                    Michelle

Oh yes, Brent: he was back, working on Saturday for his brother Curt - grinning from ear to ear. If university and city living become too boring for you, Brent, you know you're always welcome ...

And speaking of Curt - is this person really just 15? He was outstanding in the dining room on Sunday evening. Working through the pain and tiredness of a weekend soccer tournament, and the disappointment of the FIFA finals, he stretched well out of his comfort zone to serve customers, even taking orders, and managed to get through a tough evening with grace and dignity and little flashes of humour. (Curt, no pictures this weekend!) ...

                                                                                                                                                           Carla and Krista

And loyal Anita, who is moving to Calgary but is still going to come back and work her Saturday shift - this Saturday night was busy and chaotic, but she worked her magic, designing flowers on mango mousses and making the brownie sundaes truly impressive attention-grabbers ...

Lastly, Krista - we will be losing her at the end of July. But what a treasure she has been at the little TH since December! Her professionalism and artistry and willingness to pitch in anywhere she is needed have been such an example to the younger staff. I personally have gleaned rich benefit from her resilience and willingness to share her multilayered talents. 

Welcome to all of you. This is going to be a great summer!