Dedicated to Mike, who was dedicated to PP

Mike, his friends and family were all regulars of Park Place Coffee. At least weekly I would enjoy a visit from Mike with his friend Gail, and the two twins - Ruby and Ivy. I was honored to have PP be their special place for outings. Ruby and Ivy would sit down at the bar next to me and watch me make crepes as they drank their smoothies. Mike would always order a ham and cheddar crepe.

I always felt like a special friend to Mike when he would come in. He would bring other relatives and friends in the coffee shop and always make an effort to make sure he brought each visitor up to me for an introduction. His relatives loved it and starting coming in as well.

Some days Mike would get his order and go back and soak up the sunshine in the corner of the shop. "I'm like a lizard on a rock soaking up the sunshine," he said.

Mike's friend Gail came in this week to tell me that Mike has passed away and she has had a rough few months. It was great to see Gail, for I had missed her. Gail reported that the twins are growing leaps and bounds, and I look forward to seeing them again.

Mike will be truly missed -his presence and the honor he bestowed upon me each time he continued on his mission to bring me new customers. Mike will always be remembered as one of my early, dedicated and dear customers and friends made here at Park Place.