Money From Burgers

If you haven't heard the news yet, Fat Smitty's has decided to take down all the money on their ceiling and donate it to our dining hall fund.  We received news about this several weeks ago through the District Executive of that area but apparently now the money is on its way.  For those of you without knowledge of Fat Smitty's, it is a small diner located near Discovery Bay on Hwy 101 where Route 20 takes off to Port Townsend.  Their signature meal is the Fat Smitty Burger which is a colossal burger that for some require a knife and fork to eat (if you are a wimp).  It is the destination of staff members (particularly those under 21) each weekend after the scouts have left and has been for decades.  This is the reason why that cafe is donating the cash; they believe in the Boy Scouts and they appreciate the business we have given them through the years.  That plus the fact that the amount of "paper" on the ceiling is probably becoming a fire hazard.

Now we broke the news yesterday on several social media sites and the response has been pretty positive.  Why not!  What is so controversial about someone donating us money?  However, there were several nay sayers out there.  "That can't be true", "They aren't going to do that" and so on.  Really?  Why on earth would we make this story up?  There are far better stories than this if I want to tell a yarn......  Seriously, if you question this please call Ken and tell him to stop lying.  Of course, I would like to be there to hear any of you say that to Ken.

I for one had planned to keep this quiet until we had the money in our hands, but it has been confirmed.  How much?  Not too sure about that yet until we receive it but our guess is somewhere around $2,000-$3,000.  Maybe we should take bets to see who gets closest to the actual amount.

I am glad that a business on the Olympic Peninsula supports us; actually I am glad ANY business supports us as we haven't been getting much love from other major donors.  Credit for this goes to the decades of staff members that have gone each weekend and enjoyed a Fat Smitty burger and supported that business.  I have been there several times, however back in my day, it was a German restaurant.  Only once have I been there when it has been Fat Smitty's.  My local burger place is in Port Hadlock at local watering hole called the Valley Tavern.  The place is as interesting as the people sitting around the central bar.  The tavern sports purple and gold colors, so you know where their loyalty lies.  To me, the Valley Tavern burger is much better than the Fat Smitty's burger.....3/4 lb fresh ground beef, American cheddar, onions, "secret" sauce, pickles and of course....jalapenos....mmmmmm.  Not for the weak hearted or gastrically challenged.  It is a meal.  Alas, I do bow to Fat Smitty's though for their support and will most likely swing by there in the next month or two to say thanks.......and have a burger.