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Hello! Currently, we're working with our design person and architect. Soon, we'll submit our plan to the health department and interior construction will begin! Signage will be put on the front windows once the weather warms up some. Erin will be welding the fence soon!

- Tammey :)

Thank you for checking in, sorry it's been awhile! SO much has taken place since October . . . I don't have any pictures to share at this point, but I have exciting news! Erin and I met with our attorney and we're in the process of officially becoming established as a business, set to open in 2011 - finally! Currently, we're finalizing equipment needs and menu. Once we have all of that, it'll get submitted to the health department and interior construction can begin! We are going with an amazing ice cream line out of Wisconsin . . . WE are craving it and know you'll love it! We've decided that we'll have 32 flavors available. The company makes over 100, so we'll rotate some of them - plan on delicious variety! :)

To keep focus on ice cream, we've decided to NOT offer soups/sandwiches to begin with. We can always add that later on if we choose to. Since space is such an issue, we'd rather keep the focus on ice cream. It's THAT good! We're planning to offer coffee, tea, smoothies, pop and more. We've added fudge, which we'll make on site. Decisions are still being made, so watch for updates! Once the weather warms up, the fence in back will be completed and more landscape done. We have a ways to go, but things are happening! - Tammey:)

Erin recently completed the jig necessary for welding the metal fence. For those who don't know what a jig is, it's a form that holds the metal while it's being welded. I'll try and take a picture of that soon.

Well, I just wanted to update you, even though no recent photos . . . things are happening! As for a projected opening date, as always, when it's done. We're aiming for next summer/fall, but we'll see how things progress. We'd rather opening take longer and the end result be worth the wait! ;)

Hello! Mom & Pop's has been busy lately! Erin is currently working on the front entrance steps. There will be 3 steps with 2 side railings (to meet code). The rear entrance meets ADA requirements to welcome our wheelchair guests as well as those who may not be able to do steps.

Mom & Pop's recently had a routine inspection, all passed with flying colors! Erin tends to go overboard on accuracy and building it as solidly as possible - no corners cut here! :)

Erin said that a man stopped in on him one day. This man has been following our progress. To all who support our venture and are following our progress . . . thank you! We appreciate you very much!

Soon, some framing will be done inside.

We've been working with our interior design person on lighting options, tables, seating options, and stone selection for 2 interior walls. We're preparing to designate electrical placement as well.

The fence will be painted and welded in the near future.

We've been narrowing down menu, beverages, locating ice cream cases (to fit our space), various equipment selection, etc.!

Bottles (beer) and trash continue to be an issue for our location. Just a reminder to please be responsible for your trash and not to litter on our property, we care about the appearance and safety - broken glass isn't safe!

With that said, we've also met with a security camera rep and will be covered completely! :) Mom & Pop's will be equipped with an alarm system too.

Back near our trash enclosure, we've put up a NO PARKING sign. That space is for owner/employee parking ONLY. We had to warn one person already.

If you have any specific items in mind that you'd LOVE to see at Mom & Pop's (food/bev), feel free to pop us an email and let us know . . . we'd love to hear from YOU!!! :)

Also, if any questions/comments, we welcome those emails too!

gtchll@charter.net (link above)

This is the view you'll have

when you come in and walk toward your left

There will be a wall to your right

(where supplies are sitting on the concrete ledge)

Erin just called me from Mom & Pop's! He says the steps are done and that the 5 1/2" rise is just perfect -

a very easy and comfortable step!

Hi and thanks for checking in! Erin is finishing the floor and is ready to turn the rest over to the professionals! :) I met with our design person and things are moving along . . . we can't wait to open the doors, hopefully next summer! Any comments? Questions? Pop us an email, we'll gladly reply! :)

- Tammey

Hello! If you saw our web address in the Free Press, thanks for checking out our site - check back often, as I'll be posting photos more and more often once things get rolling again. We appreciate your support!

As you can see, Erin is finishing the floor! There's actually flat surface to walk on now, and I don't have to watch Erin balance from beam to beam, balancing above the basement below!

Speaking of the basement . . . our new heating/cooling system is in and we're ready to move on. With the recent storms, we're pleased to say that Mom & Pop's remained water free.

We're gearing up for the first Fireworks at Riverfront Park just down from Mom & Pop's - Happy 4th to all! Even though we're not open for this summer, progress is happening at Mom & Pop's! :)

Please excuse our weeds in the back -- we did have them treated, it takes time for them to wilt down. Erin has been focused on getting the floor done so that we can move forward. Soon, Erin can step back and let the work crews do their jobs. We know the weeds are unattractive, they'll be replaced with beautiful landscape and sitting spaces!

- Tammey :)

Hello! These pictures were taken this morning! As you can see, the furnace and ductwork is being run. Erin has completed the floor joists and will soon be covering the floor. Today, he's putting up plastic and sheet rock behind the duct work. He'll begin framing next. Things are moving along nicely!

Also, to those who have expressed kind words and support, we can't thank you enough ~ you help us stay positive about this project and look forward to the grand opening! (Possibly as early as next summer!)

Thanks for checking in!

- Tammey:)

Erin is hanging plastic and sheet rock

behind where the duct work will hang

Duct work comes up in the opening Erin left

when doing the floor

Another area where Erin had to design the floor

to allow for duct work to be run up through the floor

Erin preparing for duct work to be re hung --

Plastic and sheet rock are required behind the duct work

View of front entrance - a wall will go on the left side,

making the entrance like a wide hallway

A close up view of the before/after -

showing what Erin is doing today

View looking back to rear entrance

and counter area

Erin is clearly not afraid of heights . . . former skydiver . . .

the floor is open in spots to the basement below!

Soon this space will be beautiful

and a nice place to hang out!

(non-smoking)

LEFT -- To the person(s) who threw the beer bottle(s) into our trash enclosure, feel free to bring a broom and sweep up your mess. Do you realize that we have to pay for the improvements done to this property? This is certainly no way to show your thanks! Be responsible and throw your trash in a garbage. NOTE: IT IS ILLEGAL TO TAKE ALCOHOL FROM WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED. BAR OWNERS: WHEN CAMERAS PICK UP IMAGES SHOWING YOUR PATRON WITH ALCOHOL FROM YOUR ESTABLISHMENT, PLEASE CONSIDER POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES FOR YOU.

RIGHT -- Our trash enclosure is NOT a restroom! To the young man who attempted to urinate in there the other night . . . would you rather be caught on camera OR by the police? Think again before you disrespect our property with your unthoughtful behavior.

** WE WILL CALL POLICE FOR ILLEGAL ACTIONS **

The tree at Mom & Pop's is filling with leaves -

we're hoping to bring in a couple more trees in the near future!

With his level handy ~

the floor is still "on the money"!

Erin is delighted and relieved to report that as of 4-25-10,

the floor joists are in and done! Thanks, Erin! :)

Erin is busy putting in the floor joists. He's glad to finally be at that stage! Never before has Mom & Pop's been this solid and structurally sound. After the floor, Erin is planning on doing some interior framing work as well as the outside fence. Very soon, the heating/cooling people will be doing their work. Check back soon and as always, thank you for your support!

- Tammey :)

Erin filled in all gaps in the stone foundation

with concrete

Just because Erin walks on the beams . . .

it's still a NO, Sheldon!

Erin saving large rock pieces

to use for wall reinforcement

With spring just around the corner, many have asked us if we're close to opening . . . although we won't be open this summer, I'll continue to take pictures and keep you updated.

We appreciate your support!

- Tammey

At times, Erin must "build up" the wall with original stone

and concrete mixed by hand

Erin has been working on the floor in the two-story part of Mom & Pop's on weekends. Things are coming along nicely! It's a slow process because he keeps busy with Gatchell Imaging Products during the week. Once the floor is done, we feel things will move along at a faster pace. As always, thank you for checking in and viewing our progress!

- Tammey :)

We did have a minor roof leak due to a small puncture in the rubber membrane on the single story roof. That was taken care of immediately and all is back on track.

Things are coming along nicely . . . we're hoping to have a fall/winter opening date, maybe September 2010?!

Thanks for checking in!

- Tammey :)

There was an old room in the basement -

the roof will be taken down for safety

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

Thank You

to all service men and women who have served

and are currently serving our country . . .

You are appreciated!

Riverfront Drive construction will allow for

better parking and a more smooth traffic flow

THANK YOU to all who picked up the street/back lot -

We appreciate you very much!

The new roof is complete, and we love it! It really "tops off" the new look at Mom & Pop's! The exterior still has quite a ways to go, but it's coming along nicely! Work has slowed due to the cold weather, however, you'll see more happening as the temperatures allow. And, now with the roof done, more work can begin with the windows and front face of the building! In the spring, painting and other things will be done. At this time, we're looking into design options for the interior.After this Phase 1 of the exterior, the interior construction will begin.

I will continue to add more photos as progress takes place. Thank you & check back soon!

- Tammey

SEASONS GREETINGS

and

HAPPY NEW YEAR

from

The Gatchell Family!

UPDATE REGARDING OPENING:

Many people have asked when we're planning on opening, what is the projected completion date!?

The answer to that is . . . We do not have a projected opening date. Mom & Pop's will open when the exterior (Phase 1) and interior (Phase 2) are complete. At this point, the exterior is the work being done. Our next step is to have the interior designed. After the interior is planned out in detail, the work will begin. Because this is a very old building, estimated to be from the 1850's, there is no way to determine how long construction will take. We are in no hurry to open, instead, we're focusing on planning and quality. The end result will be worth the wait!

12-4-08 HELLO!

I'll have more photos for you to view very soon! If you drive by,
you'll see that the windows are being framed in.

The new roof construction will begin any time now!