Ring the Bell!!!

…that’s one of those work idioms….like soup to nuts… or low hanging fruit…..or come to Jesus.  God, I love work idioms.  We use ring the bell (or should I say toot the horn …pun always intended) when we win a big project or there is a great success.  This of course reminds me of that big bell they ring at bars when the bartenders get big tips.    It’s all related, right?

Well there is certainly something to celebrate and some bells to ring, horns to toot, whatever.   Choo-Chew has received its first ride-and-dine invitation!!!  To me it’s the equivalent of framing our first dollar!  We’ve made it big!  Our lovely (and newlywed) friends Lois and Scott have graciously invited us up to Amesbury for a romp around town – Choo-Chew style.  Drinks and apps at their place first (we can’t promise that everyone headed to Amesbury will get this kind of treatment, but give L & S a call – who knows?!) followed by a local-guided culinary crawl through town.  We are super excited to check out Amesbury and to hear what Lois and Scott have to say about their local eateries as guest bloggers. Trip is planned for when the warm weather arrives (if ever) to take advantage of outdoor seating! 

…and this just in….We have another suggestion to head out to Dover, NH!  Another great New England mill town-turned hip destination - filled with many restaurants and bars.  Dover is a super fun place, especially if you like good pub food and 80’s cover bands (which we do!).  We’ll hitch it into Boston and then head outbound on the Amtrak.  So, Keith and Dinah, whether you were serious about the invite or not, you’re stuck with us.  This train is rolling out of the station.   Oh, and based on our previous experiences in Dover, we may need to spend the night at yours.

We love the suggestions, so keep ‘em coming!

- Jaime