About Apehangers Grill

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Go BIG or go HOME,has been Randy’s motto for as long as he can remember. He was probably born with a grillin’ fork in his hand. After years of everyone ohhhhing and ahhhhhhing over his BBQ at social events he decided to go a little bigger with his passion and open a grill. First stop… TEXAS to get a “Randy” sized smoker/grill, then on to their first mobile unit and street fairs.The praise continues and the passion is reignited every time he sees a customer bite into his BBQ and make “the face”. Oh you know it… the “foodgasm” face. Usually followed by an “oh my God that is soooo good”!

Monday, August 8, 2011

Are we there yet? SOOOOOONNNNN

I have to say this has truly been one of the biggest challenges of my life.  Each week brings a new hurdle but we find the skill and strength to get over it.  Our chef Joel had me watch a short video on the web called The Butterfly Circus.  It was a short film that I finally watched and so glad I did.  The message was that those with the greatest struggles have the advantage because theirs is the greatest reward.  Much like the caterpillar working its way out of a cocoon.  You have to watch it, it really isn’t about butterflies.  When it is all said and done, we will be stronger and wiser for sure.
We have the computer system (POS) being installed Friday, floors installed on Saturday and then we just wait for final inspections so we can open the doors.  I have truly found that opening a restaurant is a very unpredictable venture.  This is not an easy task for someone like me who likes things black and white.  I want to know when and where and it just doesn’t work that way when dealing with so many different government agencies.  I am reminded of the fish Darla in Finding Nemo “just keep swimming, just keep swimming”. 
Thanks to our employees for your patience during this process and for our friends and family who love and support us even on the days we are not so worthy of it. 
Are we there yet?   SOOOONNNN.
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  1. PamelaAugust 8, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    “It’s All in The State of Mind”

    If you think you are beaten, you are
    If you think you dare not, you won’t,
    If you like to win, but don’t think you can
    It’s almost a cinch you won’t

    If you think you’ll lose, you’re lost
    For out in the world you find,
    Success begins with a fellow’s will
    It’s all in a state of mind

    For many a game is lost
    Ere even a play is run,
    And many a coward fails
    Ere even his work is begun

    Think big and your deeds will grow
    Think small and you’ll fall behind
    Think that you can and you will
    It’s all a state of mind

    If you think you are out-classed, your are
    You’ve got to think high to rise
    You’ve got to be sure of yourself before
    You can ever win a prize

    Life battles don’t always go
    To the stronger or faster man
    But sooner or later, the man who wins
    Is the fellow who thinks he can…

    We believe in you Randy & Melissa!
    Love, Pamela & Kona

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