[pooh]

Whether we like it or not, Panera is coming and The Veranda is no more. Life is ever changing and this is one example of it.

One thing to remember is that this particular Panera might not be at all like other Panera restaurants in the chain for noise or crowds. It's more off the "beaten path" than the one in Spanish Springs, which is very close to 441.

We'll adjust and have either good or bad memories of one eatery in our home town, The Veranda....just like we did of other restaurants in other communities we've lived in.

Will I miss The Veranda? Yes, though I was not a frequent patron. Will I enjoy Panera? Who knows, I don't go there much anyway.