Well, the on going drama between "Muscle Guy" and "Grammy" has finally come to a head! For some unknown reason she has never liked "Muscle Guy". We have had a few employees that she has helped out the door since we opened. Unfortunately for her it didn't work this time. "Grammy", "The Soup King's" mother, did come to help us out with the store, and I thought with "The Little Ones" as well. Things always sound good in theory but when put to the test sometimes fail miserably! When we began our adventure to Sarasota we invited her and her husband to come along...to stay with us here and there....and even offered that when necessary they could live with us. Who knew that "when necessary" was now. Don't get me wrong I thought it would be great. We have had our differences in the past but thought that they were behind us. I guess a mother never wants to let go of her son, I still am on the outs...That's fine with me....I can be difficult if I want to and sometimes I was just because. So back to the drama at hand.....Where to begin...
"The Boy" always had in site to offer us on what was said when we weren't around so one day he decided to share that "Grammy" felt that we all needed babysitters, and we weren't very productive....Please don't forget that "Grammy" and "Muscle Guy" never really saw eye to eye. One day "Grammy" would be really nice and social with everyone and the next she wouldn't speak to anyone. Everyone felt that they had to walk on eggshells around her, even me!!! We want to have fun and enjoy our work everyday. That was not how it worked out. Finally, after "The Boy" shared his info "Muscle Guy" decided that he would play her game. He was polite and courteous long enough. "Grammy" would make comments, "Muscle Guy" would make comments right back.....The straw that broke the camel's back had to be when all of us, even "Fire Chick" were joking around about being a baby and needing a babysitter. As we are all laughing, from the kitchen comes, "Oh just shut up already!". Very surprised the answer back was, "no one is talking to you, I would like to tell you to shut up but I don't. Stay in the kitchen, no one is talking to you, you are so nasty!" Well, all is fair in love and war!!!
At that point "Fire Chick" thought that "Muscle Guy" was speaking to her and our guest at the register let her no, "Oh no, that was definitely aimed at the kitchen." "Oh good" was her response. She was relieved. Personally, I really just figured it was another week day of the same old drama.
To my surprise "Grammy" asked to see me. She proceeded to let me know that she would not be working with us any more because she would not work with "Muscle Guy" anymore. She went on with a list of complaints to why she could not work with him....of course there were implied comments that I was responsible for some of "Muscle Guy's" comments that were made to her. Again, really not a concern for me. So, at this point I am thinking to myself, "is she expecting me to beg her to stay, does she think that I am going to choose between her and him?", it was just interesting. I stood guietly in front of her as she pleaded her case. When she was done, my response was , "Ok, do what you feel you have to do."
We can not forget that she did cook 90% of the time and went in early to make things easier for us but not an unmanagable scenario. I think that she believes that we could not manage without her. "The Soup King's" belief is that everyone is replaceable. SO......
"Grammy" left for the day after that,so we thought. Little did I know the drama unfolding outside the store. "Muscle Guy" was on a break outside and as she was leaving she decided to yell at him from her car. "Grammy" said things that weren't nice but "Muscle Guy" with a smile let her know that anything she could say to try and hurt him did not matter...she meant nothing to him....and his final comment that helped her leave the state the next day was , "at least I don't take advantage of my family". "Grammy" was very upset about that comment and intepreted it the wrong way. It was a comment made from his own personal opinion....his own observations. Her husband flew in the next day, she left and never even said good bye to her grandchildren.
Needless to say, yes it is ashame that things worked out this way but people don't change. We can change someone's environment but the personality traits will always remain...It was sad that she left the way she did but we can't change that now. Her time and efforts were greatly appreciated even though it may not be felt that way.
So we are cooking away and ording just fine. We really haven't missed a beat with getting things done.."Muscle Guy" and I made three soups on Thursday, 2 on Friday, Monday 2 more, Tuesday 3, and Wednesday 3...Today we only needed one. We even made two specials this week, Beef Vegetable and Chicken Corn Chowder. Who knew he could cook too! We are working well together as a team with "The Soup King"!
I finally did an inventory of our supplies...we are reorganizing and cleaning up. We are all having fun. "Fire Chick" can't believe how fast we get done in the morning. Things always move faster when we work together. Our young guy who has been with us for a awhile feels the same way. He needs a nick name...he comes in with our"Back Up". We even have some one new who is willing to go outside and wave our guests in!!! This week has been full of fun and excitement.
We are looking forward to the weekend, my niece is coming in from Pa with a friend for the week! We have lots of fun planned this weekend. It is "Drama's" birthday so we will go to the beach then have a cook out back at the house...Of course our Soup King Family will be there as well....
Our Strawberry soup is all gone! It is a keeper for the summer...So, come on in...we are now offering a senior discount, just ask and we will fill you in!! Family Fun Night will start in June...keep your eyes and ears open for that fun info....We are even palnning for more ammenities outside the store to help entertain our guests. Check in soon!!! Come on in and have some fun with us!!!!
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