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Hank's of Milton Creek

Listen Up, all good citizens of Milton Creek If it's a night on the town and good food you seek Come over to Aces With your smilin' faces The Grand Reopening's tonight. Come, take a peek! Milt left his Aces Hotel to the entire town No better place for a steak house, so come on down It's got a new name, "Hank's" In advance I'll say, "Thanks" It serves the finest T-bones anywhere around Restaurant and hotel are managed by Lin Lane The town council swears it won't be part of a chain Come early; take a seat The steaks cannot be beat Tonight there's free whiskey and imported champagne Now, Lin is from way down yonder in New Orleans She makes good chicken gumbo like most Cajun queens It's good down home cookin You don't need a bookin Heard she's servin' jambalaya and collard greens Right here tonight, in Milton Creek, as a surprise Hanks will be introducing burgers and french fries A dish loved in the South It'll taste good in your mouth But save room for pralines, and bourbon pecan pies Mosey on over to Aces and have a bite Tell all your friends and bring a hearty appetite Get on your horse and ride No guns allowed inside There's a big party goin' on at Hanks tonight!

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Date: 1/26/2023 5:42:00 AM
What a town Milton Creek is becoming…its all happening! Plenty of fun, good food and interesting people! Oh and one grand boss lady! Great poem Jenna ….your friend Milton would be very proud of you! Debx
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/26/2023 7:11:00 AM
It's come a long way thanks to good people like you who have the best interests of Milton Creek at heart. We'll stick together to keep out the bad guys when they show up. I think someone mentioned a critter nearby who likes to taunt some fine poets.
Date: 1/25/2023 4:58:00 PM
Oh so clever, Jenna. Love 'em all. Thank you, my friend, for all the well wishes, so much appreciated. Harry
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/26/2023 7:09:00 AM
Many thanks, Harry. I hope you're healing just fine. It's always good to see you here.
Date: 1/25/2023 7:40:00 AM
This is a favorite for me, Jenna - an absolute FAVORITE! Thank you for making this Hank's! I will always think of Hank as Hank!
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/25/2023 8:08:00 AM
I chose 'Hank's' because that's what you called him, Caren. I know you two had a very close friendship, and I thought he'd approve. Thank you for the fave and the thoughts.
Date: 1/24/2023 8:05:00 AM
Jenna, I'm very grateful that you've drummed up so much business for Hank's! All the tables were filled as quickly as we could serve and get new placings set up. It was a HUGE success and I'm sure Milt would've been happy knowing his name and legacy live on in the Creek. Thank you, everyone who made the reopening such a wonderful night! I hope we managed to please everyone. If you have any suggestions or complaints, contact Mayor Tom. haha. j/k Tom.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/24/2023 9:48:00 AM
You're so very welcome, Lin. I've heard nothing but great comments about the food and entertainment. The free champagne was a great idea, although I didn't get any, having to keep watch over the Creek. It was a great night to remember the gentleman we so many of us miss.
Date: 1/23/2023 9:30:00 PM
Two double cheeseburgers and mashed spuds, please. Free whiskey will wash it down and we'll all celebrate our new Milton town. Thanks for Hanks, JL. ~;o]
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Lin Lane
Date: 1/24/2023 8:06:00 AM
Hi Arlo, that sounds like your usual order. lol Please come back and dine with us.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/24/2023 6:14:00 AM
I've not heard anything negative about Hanks, so everything must've gone well. I didn't see any hombres out to make trouble. We need to keep Milton Creek bully free.
Date: 1/23/2023 5:23:00 PM
I’ll take the table over by the piano. T bones and whiskey, sounds like the ingredients for a good time!! Awesome job Jenna!!
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/24/2023 6:11:00 AM
It was good to see you last night.
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Mark Koplin
Date: 1/23/2023 5:45:00 PM
Sounds like a plan to me!
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/23/2023 5:41:00 PM
You'll always have a good seat, Sheriff. Come on over to my place when you've eaten. I think Tania will be singing later.
Date: 1/23/2023 5:20:00 PM
Jenna, very entertaining, love it!
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/23/2023 5:41:00 PM
Thanks, Tania. Will you be singing tonight?
Date: 1/23/2023 12:44:00 PM
delightful and delicious-sounding, jenna! i'm looking forward to trying it out!
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/23/2023 2:13:00 PM
Pleased you wanna take part in the reopening, Ilene. Let Lin know what you think about the menu and taste of her cookin.' It's not been had by many in these parts, so feedback would be appreciated.
Date: 1/23/2023 12:36:00 PM
Do you have any reservations left Jenna, as usual I’m late to the party, what a brilliant tasty string of Limericks, but I’m sure there’s no strings in the steaks, medium to well done sounds great, Hanks is a great name for a beefy restaurant, no franchises either, now your talking, I was left a horse in Milts will, so if Terry fancies my old one he can have it, I’ll Vac-pac it up and send it over to his ranch, cheers David
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/23/2023 2:11:00 PM
You wanna Vac-pac a horse? LOL David, Terry was given one, too. I'll ask around if anyone is in need of a mount. You don't need a reservation, Ranger. You like your steak the same way I do. I'm glad you approve of Hank's for the restaurant's name. I think he woulda liked it too. Keep your eyes open for any strangers ridin' in tonight.
Date: 1/23/2023 11:35:00 AM
Wow, Jenna, I’m almost drooling. Only one thing… I don’t do Rare… for me it’s Well Done. So if I can have a mahoosive T-bone cooked right through I’ll book me a table for six. That’s one place for me and five for Be Merry… er… you do serve horses, huh?
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Lin Lane
Date: 1/24/2023 8:09:00 AM
oh Terry, if you'd like a salad for your horse I can find something that will be to her liking. Carrot salad sounds about right.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/23/2023 2:08:00 PM
I'm sure there'll be plenty for you, Terry.
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Terry Flood
Date: 1/23/2023 11:52:00 AM
Darn it… Be Merry would have only eaten the salad, leaving me another tasty T-bone.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/23/2023 11:47:00 AM
I don't like the blood flowing from my steaks either, Terry. It's good to see you're back... one more deputy on patrol will be great. I suggest you eat early and keep watch with me. Lin will be expecting you. ummm I don't think horses will be served, nor those who act like a horse's arse. There's fresh hay at the stable yard. Be Merry will be taken care of there.
Date: 1/23/2023 11:17:00 AM
Plenty of good food. Would probably go for the bourbon pecan pie. Great poem.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/23/2023 11:20:00 AM
Please join us, Victor. That pie is delicious!
Date: 1/23/2023 10:51:00 AM
Brilliant Jenna, it's going to be one hell of a night, they'll be flocking in from all over the territory, might be an idea for Sheriff Koplin to swear in a few temporary deputies just in case any lowlifes try and sneak in. Best of luck to Lin on her opening night. Tom
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Lin Lane
Date: 1/24/2023 8:10:00 AM
I got your message, Tom. I'm pretty sure the opening of Hank's pleased everyone.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/23/2023 11:19:00 AM
It sure will, Mayor. I heard from Sheriff Koplin a little while ago. It was his suggestion to disarm everyone before entering the steakhouse, but since Deputy Flood is away it's a good idea to have extra security. Think I'll keep a watch on the place from my roof... Winchester close by. I'll let Lin know you wish her luck.
Date: 1/23/2023 10:18:00 AM
"Great/Fun Write." Sounds like great food/time. I want to place my order for a table of 4 before you run out. Chicken gumbo, jambalaya, collard greens, pralines, and bourbon pecan pies. Have a fun day cooking away...................
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/23/2023 11:17:00 AM
Thank you, Paula. I can vouch for the food being fantastic. I'll give your information to Lin. Bon Appetit!

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