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Friday Love List: Why a small diner is more appealing then a big name restaurant.



Well you see the baby at the top of my post, which means it's Friday and that means it's time for Friday Love List. Friday's are important to me, it's the day which is my favorite for too many reasons to name that don't just involve it being the first day of the weekend. It's a day of relaxing and today I did just that.


DH, my GF Sheila, Trace and I went out for lunch. The sun was shining, and the ambiance around us was glowing with friendliness as we headed down to try this new little diner that just opened up off George Ferguson way. I love little diners. There is something magical about them.

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Abbotsford Restaurants
Where the friendliest people on earth live to serve...


Little diner's always have neat little fifty style names. Anne Marie's Cafe. Now who wouldn't want to go there. I know the moment we pulled up, I felt like I wanted to see Anne Marie, meet her and she'd be waiting just inside waiting for me with a big smile. There's warmth to something like that.

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5 Corners in Abbotsford, British Columbia



Pictures of the past. One thing I absolutely LOVVVVVE about going to a small place like this, there are usually old fashioned pictures adorning the walls. Scenes from the past which show me a little bit about my heritage and the place I live. Like the one above which shows what downtown Abbotsford looked like long before I was born, and 5 corners a cross intersection with five points with the busiest traffic here in Abbey.

The Good Old Days...


One thing Anne Marie's is famous for is their old fashioned root beer floats. You know the ones, they come in those tall ice cream goblets made of solid glass, not some type of cheap plastic container. They are yummy too!

anne marie's cafe
BEST Burger's in TOWN !


One thing I hate when I go to a restaurant is when you order something and the meal is small. Well that is definitely not the case with this diner. That's why I love little diner's and truck stops. The food is always made fresh with a homemade taste to boot. Hubby ordered their delicious Cheeseburger which was huge. I had a bite of course and it was mouth watering. The bun was fresh, the seasons perfect, and each plate comes with a bssket size of crisp french fries. For the price of $8.25 with a bottomless soft drink you can't wrong.

anne marie's cafe
Our waitress


If there is one thing I can't stand it's a waitress with an attitude. That wasn't the case today at Anne Marie's. The staff at the cafe is so friendly and courteous, asking if our meal was okay, smiling and she stopped to pose for a picture after she chased Trace out of the kitchen when he snuck in to see the cook.

anne marie's cafe
A place any kid who likes cars will love


Trace is almost 2 years old. I find most small cafe's and diner's are more geared and child friendly. Anne Marie's is filled with old things, especially cars which quickly turned Trace's head. Here he is posing in front of their huge die cast model display grinning like a kid at Christmas. It's nice when you go to a place that your kids will enjoy, it makes the meal all that more better.

We enjoyed ourselves as well.

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Hubby


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My GF Sheila who joined us for coffee


anne marie's cafe
Trace had fun coloring with the crayons our waitress gave him


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Me


From the 50's style decor greenish blue bar stools to the checkered black and white flooring.

anne marie's cafe
50's style


To the red booths with old fashioned salt and pepper shakers and menus.

anne marie's cafe
take a seat


The retro signs.

anne marie's cafe


anne marie's cafe


And the old fashioned cars on display.

anne marie's cafe
Let's go for a drive


There is one thing I know. There should be more places like this for people to enjoy. A place to sit and chat, eat a good meal with friendly staff, great food and an atmosphere that although isn't quite like home, helps you to remember a simpler time when money didn't make the the world go round, people cared about each other, and friendships were important.

If you are ever in Abbotsford check out Anne Marie's Cafe. Where two ladies Stella Ann Laidman and Angie Marie Normand cook up hearty breakfasts from early mornings and nostalgic style lunches in their shiny new 50's diner. Mon. - Wed. 6:30 am - 2:00 pm; Thurs & Fri. night to 8:00 pm; Saturday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. 33771 George Ferguson Way. 604-852-2610.

You won't be disappointed. I know I wasn't.
Till next Friday.
Have a great weekend!







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a lady & tramp valentines memory

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Well it's Thursday, which means I am officially posting my first THURSDAY THIRTEEN. I'm excited about it, thrilled to be a part of something so great, and hope everyone has a great day. In honor of Thursday Thirteen, and Valentines Day. I thought this first post would be on my first day memory with my husband, which was on the 14th of Feb


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Friday love list: shame shame OHHHH the shame

Ahhh the simple things in life we love. Some we love but hate to admit. That is the topic for this Friday's love list. The oh so enjoyable, delicious, scrumptious, naughty, wicked, tempting and bad but oh so good things I love.

SHAMEFUL THINGS I LOVE SO MUCH IT'S JUST TOO HARD TO SAY NO
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Friday love list: reasons I find my children so-oo-oo-oo adorable.



I love my kids. Everything they do is amazing /annoying / cute / frustrating / emotional / heartbreaking / hurtful / caring all at the same time.
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Friday Love List: because meg fowler rocks!

Meg Fowler


Okay for the past few months, six to be truthful which is how long I think I've been blogging. Each and every week (or as often as I can) I've been following Meg Fowler's idea with a list of things I adore. Everything from loving chocolate, my cats, my kids and everything else in between


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Friday love list: itty bitty things of love

Sharing a good meal with good friends.

Candles by the tub, glass of wine and a good book.

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Friday love list: a better 2008

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Well with only 3 more days to go until THE NEW YEAR is over, I've been pondering just what I'd like to see different happen in my life for this upcoming year. It is the season to be thankful, and I am--believe me


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happy b-day ANNER

It's my best friends birthday today. She's the same age as me and (no I won't tell you) because it would be mean. I'd tell you and then I'd be mean to you for knowing. Anyhow, she's still young like me, and every time this year whenever her birthday comes around I start to think of all the reasons I love the time God has allowed me in sharing my life with her as my friend.

I missed Friday's Love List. So I'm making it up today by sharing all the things I love about my friend Anner


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Friday love list: because i like my neighbors

Friday Yet?


It's been a year and a half since we moved from Kelowna to Abbotsford, British Columbia. I was sad of course, leaving Kelowna, the beautiful beaches--sun and sand. But living here in Abbey, in our co-op I've realized that for the first time in a long time I actually feel at home. So this Friday's love list is why I love living in Bakerview Co-op


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Friday love list: everything and a mixed bag of nuts

Friday Yet?


Ahhh it always helps when I'm depressed to discuss my favorite things and what I love most. That's why I added Meg Fowler's idea of a Friday Love list: to my blog. It helps to make me feel better when I'm down and blue, which something we could all use once in a while. So here is my list for this Friday.l


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Friday love list: there's nothing better for the blue than a little love

You know lately I've been bummed, feeling ill from this damn cold. I've been feeling stressed out because of all the stuff going on with Tas (our 20) month old with Cerebral Palsy. I've been moping, hanging my head, feeling depressed, and its been downright pathetic. I love my life!

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Friday love list: tis the season to be cranky

Okay this post is longer than I wanted it to be, but I couldn't help myself. I just had to share these ideas. First I want to say that I know it sucks. The day after Halloween I find myself feeling the same way as I opened up the local newspaper to check the flyer's for good grocery shopping deals, and low and behold I find myself staring at a bunch of Christmas trees. They stare back at me whispering the countdown begins --NOW.

It's November and already the stores are stocking their shelves with those pretty little items to decorate the trees you know will go on sale in about a week. The deals are under way, the commercials are geared up, now that the witch has gone back into cave, and the cauldron is done bubbling. It's the Christmas season


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Friday love list: Best things about being sick

Okay well I'm sick. And no not mentally (though that's still in question). I'm talking about a regular old fashioned, sneezing, runny nose, coughing, aching, ain't nothing gonna make my head feel better kinda of sickness.

I have a cold. Some type of mutant illness raging its ways through my body, and needless to say it sucks


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happy hump day: what i think about before i get out of bed

It's Hump Day and you all know what that means. Well technically it's Thursday morning, but Wednesday did happen and I didn't forget. Wednesday is my worry day (HUMP DAY), and on this particular day, while lying in bed before 8 am. I thought about all the things I think about before actually getting up.

Here's what went through my twisted mind.
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reasons being a TRANSFORMER would rock

movies, music, writing, entertainment, transformers


I must tell you this, only to age myself. But I use to come home after school and sit with my brothers everyday, and watch the TRANSFORMERS


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happy hump day: wrinkles crinkles and gray hair!

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20 things i like to argue about

Meg did this list in her blog. So I thought I would do one too.

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Friday love list: top reasons being married to a man with a BRAIN INJURY rocks!!!!

Friday love list: an idea created by Meg Fowler.

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