Jenna Logan Poet Limerick

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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Deb M January 26, 2023 at 5:42 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 Jenna Logan January 26, 2023 at 7:11 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.

Harry Horsman January 25, 2023 at 4:58 PM Oh so clever, Jenna. Love 'em all. Thank you, my friend, for all the well wishes, so much appreciated. Harry Jenna Logan January 26, 2023 at 7:09 AM Many thanks, Harry. I hope you're healing just fine. It's always good to see you here.

Caren Krutsinger January 25, 2023 at 7:40 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! Jenna Logan January 25, 2023 at 8:08 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.

Lin Lane January 24, 2023 at 8:05 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. Jenna Logan January 24, 2023 at 9:48 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.

Arlo Parker January 23, 2023 at 9:30 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] Lin Lane January 24, 2023 at 8:06 AM Hi Arlo, that sounds like your usual order. lol Please come back and dine with us. Jenna Logan January 24, 2023 at 6:14 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.

Mark Koplin January 23, 2023 at 5:23 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!! Jenna Logan January 24, 2023 at 6:11 AM It was good to see you last night. Mark Koplin January 23, 2023 at 5:45 PM Sounds like a plan to me! Jenna Logan January 23, 2023 at 5:41 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.

Tania Kitchin January 23, 2023 at 5:20 PM Jenna, very entertaining, love it! Jenna Logan January 23, 2023 at 5:41 PM Thanks, Tania. Will you be singing tonight?

Ilene Bauer January 23, 2023 at 12:44 PM delightful and delicious-sounding, jenna! i'm looking forward to trying it out! Jenna Logan January 23, 2023 at 2:13 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.

David Kavanagh January 23, 2023 at 12:36 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 Jenna Logan January 23, 2023 at 2:11 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.

Terry Flood January 23, 2023 at 11:35 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? Lin Lane January 24, 2023 at 8:09 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. Jenna Logan January 23, 2023 at 2:08 PM I'm sure there'll be plenty for you, Terry. Terry Flood January 23, 2023 at 11:52 AM Darn it… Be Merry would have only eaten the salad, leaving me another tasty T-bone. Jenna Logan January 23, 2023 at 11:47 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.

Victor Buhagiar January 23, 2023 at 11:17 AM Plenty of good food. Would probably go for the bourbon pecan pie. Great poem. Jenna Logan January 23, 2023 at 11:20 AM Please join us, Victor. That pie is delicious!

Tom Cunningham January 23, 2023 at 10:51 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 Lin Lane January 24, 2023 at 8:10 AM I got your message, Tom. I'm pretty sure the opening of Hank's pleased everyone. Jenna Logan January 23, 2023 at 11:19 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.

Paula Goldsmith January 23, 2023 at 10:18 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................... Jenna Logan January 23, 2023 at 11:17 AM Thank you, Paula. I can vouch for the food being fantastic. I'll give your information to Lin. Bon Appetit!