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KISH7374

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So sorry to hear one door close. But I hope another one opens for you. I really did enjoy our one visit there and hope things work out for you. I always look at it that these things happen for a reason and there are greater things ahead for you.

Kurt

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But I need just one more meal . . . :cry:

So many good memories - thank you guys.

Is the Corner Cafe returning? What's the deal?

But I need just one more meal . . . :cry: 
 
So many good memories - thank you guys. 
 
Is the Corner Cafe returning? What&#039;s the deal?

skippertoo

Kat, :wub:
Thanks again for all you have done for us ! Best wishes to you and Doug and maybe we will see you again. I will miss the best fried shrimp on the coast !
Skip

Kat, :wub: 
Thanks again for all you have done for us ! Best wishes to you and Doug and maybe we will see you again. I will miss the best fried shrimp on the coast ! 
Skip

Danny Burns

Thanks to you and Doug for all the years of great food and good times.

jamie

now it's time for you all to relax a bit!  enjoy the quiet while it lasts!

now it&#039;s time for you all to relax a bit!  enjoy the quiet while it lasts!

SHELLY

SoWal Insider

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[I][B]The best is yet to be, the last of life, for which the first was made. Our times are in his hand who saith, 'A whole I planned, youth shows but half; Trust God: See all, nor be afraid!" [/B][/I]
— Robert Browning 

Enjoy your new journey!

Shel.

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The best is yet to be, the last of life, for which the first was made. Our times are in his hand who saith, &#039;A whole I planned, youth shows but half; Trust God: See all, nor be afraid!&quot; 
— Robert Browning 
 
Enjoy your new journey! 
 
Shel.

ozbeachmom

One of the best meals I have ever had on 30-a! Thank you Doug for sharing such a wonderful talent. Your gumbo was the first gumbo my 8 year old ever tried! A family lunch we will never forget.
Good luck to you both!

One of the best meals I have ever had on 30-a! Thank you Doug for sharing such a wonderful talent. Your gumbo was the first gumbo my 8 year old ever tried! A family lunch we will never forget. 
Good luck to you both!

Beachbummette

Best of luck to you all, Kat.  :wub:

We are going to miss you so much, your wonderful personal touch and the magic that Doug worked in the kitchen.  It's sad and scary I'm sure, but this is just another step in your journey.  Let us know your next exciting move!

Best of luck to you all, Kat. :wub: 
 
We are going to miss you so much, your wonderful personal touch and the magic that Doug worked in the kitchen. It&#039;s sad and scary I&#039;m sure, but this is just another step in your journey. Let us know your next exciting move!

BeachbumAggie

Thank you for our wonderful meals at a wonderful place; we'll miss you! All of my  best wishes for a great future for ya'll!   Keep us updated as to where your staff land; we loved Natalia!

Thank you for our wonderful meals at a wonderful place; we&#039;ll miss you! All of my  best wishes for a great future for ya&#039;ll!   Keep us updated as to where your staff land; we loved Natalia!

Minnie

Even though, I only had the privilege of having a couple of meals at D&K, they were special and the food delicious. Without a doubt the best key lime pie I have ever tasted and I have had many samples from all over the country.
 
I am so glad I know the lady with the recipe and I am honored to call her my friend. Best of luck to you, Doug and your sweet children.:wub:

Even though, I only had the privilege of having a couple of meals at D&amp;K, they were special and the food delicious. Without a doubt the best key lime pie I have ever tasted and I have had many samples from all over the country. 
 
I am so glad I know the lady with the recipe and I am honored to call her my friend. Best of luck to you, Doug and your sweet children.:wub:

ItzKatzTime

[CENTER][B][COLOR="DarkRed"]:wub:Thank you all so much!:wub:  [/COLOR][/B]

[B][I] :bow:  You can't imagine how your kind words are appreciated.  :bow:[/I][/B][/CENTER]
It is a strange feeling not to have the cafe anymore.:creepy::shock::cry::rolling:  A lot of mixed feelings.  I guess time will take care of that.  I will still be on the board and Doug and I will be doing some things that I will bring up later.  For now he needs some R&R!  So, again many many thanks of love to all of you....because [B][I]YOU [/I][/B]are what the Cafe's all about!

:wave::wub:Kat

<div style="text-align: center">:wub:Thank you all so much!:wub: 
 
 :bow: You can&#039;t imagine how your kind words are appreciated. :bow:&#8203;</div>It is a strange feeling not to have the cafe anymore.:creepy::shock::cry::rolling: A lot of mixed feelings. I guess time will take care of that. I will still be on the board and Doug and I will be doing some things that I will bring up later. For now he needs some R&amp;R! So, again many many thanks of love to all of you....because YOU are what the Cafe&#039;s all about! 
 
:wave::wub:Kat

[CENTER]Sorry but my thanks button was turned off :bang:  I have to wait 24 hours.:angry:

:bow::bow::bow:
[B]THANK YOU ALL!!!!
:wub::wub:[/B][/CENTER]

<div style="text-align: center">Sorry but my thanks button was turned off :bang: I have to wait 24 hours.:angry: 
 
:bow::bow::bow: 
THANK YOU ALL!!!! 
:wub::wub:&#8203;</div>

Teresa

SoWal Guide

[CENTER][FONT=Century Gothic][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy][B]thank YOU D&K!  [/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Century Gothic][SIZE=3][COLOR=navy][B]for all the great food in such a beautiful place over many wonderful years!!![/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]
:wub:
[B][FONT=Century Gothic][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000080][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/B] 
[FONT=Century Gothic][SIZE=2][COLOR=#000080]can't to hear about your next adventure![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER]

<div style="text-align: center">thank YOU D&amp;K! 
for all the great food in such a beautiful place over many wonderful years!!! 
:wub: 
 
can&#039;t to hear about your next adventure!&#8203;</div>

Allifunn

FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com

Thank you for the memories, and the new ones yet to come! The adventure continues :D

Thank you for the memories, and the new ones yet to come! The adventure continues 😀

and now a request for the awesome seafood dip and french bread recipe....:D my mouth is watering as I type those words.

and now a request for the awesome seafood dip and french bread recipe....😀 my mouth is watering as I type those words.

Bobby J

Doug and Kat,
 
Please keep us posted on the direction your life heads!  You will be greatly missed in Grayton but I feel like we will see you around!:D
 
Here is to your next chapter and many kudos to your past chapter!:clap:
 
Thanks for the memories!

Doug and Kat, 
 
Please keep us posted on the direction your life heads! You will be greatly missed in Grayton but I feel like we will see you around!😀 
 
Here is to your next chapter and many kudos to your past chapter!:clap: 
 
Thanks for the memories!

avalon

Maybe a cookbook is in your future! See you guys around...

[SIZE="3"]Last night [B][I]was[/I][/B] D&K's last night!  

We want to thank you all for the many  many years of support and fun!!!  It's been a blast to be part of the SoWal Board and will continue on from here with a new goal in mind.

As it is an emotional day I will stop here for now!

:bow::bow::bow: Thank you all so very much!!!!

:wub:Kat & Doug[/SIZE]

Last night was D&amp;K&#039;s last night! 
 
We want to thank you all for the many many years of support and fun!!! It&#039;s been a blast to be part of the SoWal Board and will continue on from here with a new goal in mind. 
 
As it is an emotional day I will stop here for now! 
 
:bow::bow::bow: Thank you all so very much!!!! 
 
:wub:Kat &amp; Doug

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