A New Take on The Office Christmas Party?
It was actually a “Never too late to be Grateful” dinner and dancing party hosted by our friend Cheri Baker, the longtime past owner and operator of The Tuggles Gap Restaurant and Inn, who wanted to thank all the people who supported the business over the years.
The Tuggles Gap Restaurant and Motel that we know, now run as the Tuggles Gap Roadside Inn by a new owner, was first opened by Cheri’s mom Neil, who was at the party too.
Lots of people had Tuggles Gap connections and stories to share. Neil hired my sons as dishwashers, giving them their first jobs while still in high school. We live so close that they road their bikes to work.
We took a few moments to honor the Solstice as our friend Doug played Native American flute.
Then we danced to our favorite Floyd band, Music Road Co!
It was a beautiful community event. Cheri wanted to thank us but we also got to thank her.
Check out THIS story, I wrote for The Floyd Press in 2018 about Cheri’s Thanksgiving dinner for the community to celebrate the restaurant’s 25th year.