Well, how about this for a story to start my day off. A new Subway restaurant is opening in Miamisburg. I walked by last Tuesday night and they were working in the store. I asked when they were going to open and they said "tomorrow". I went by Wednesday and they were still working inside but they hoped to open Thursday morning. When I went by the next morning the place was closed. They obviously ran into a snag. Friday, Saturday and Sunday there were no signs of activity. I went Monday morning in an attempt to be their first customer but they told me there had been some water problems. Please come back Tuesday morning and we will open.
This place is just two blocks from my house and I have been excited about some healthy food nearby so I decided to give them another chance. I got there this morning and they told me they weren't ready so please wait a bit. I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself then I went to my car and pulled out Alan Gray's red oak top. I thought to myself, I know I can keep busy for at least an hour and a half!
After a few minutes the new owner (who I have known for over ten years from other Subway stores in the area) came over and said "Are you throwing a top? I used to throw tops in India when I was growing up. We used to throw in circles and try to hit the other tops." I kind of took a step back and looked at him before I began telling him about our top festival in town every year. He responded "In this town? I will be there next year!"
Maybe it was a bit of a wait to get into the new Subway but, as they say, it was worth the wait. I not only got to be the first customer and will have my picture on the wall, but I also met an Indian top spinner and have another participant for our whirled top fest next year!
