The text from my terrific daughter Elisabeth asked where I’d like to meet for a birthday celebration meal.
Yes, our busy schedules would allow her and George Three to break bread with my dear wife Karen and I before my Birthday Week was said and done.
Happy they are to meet us at our go-to of late.
Where to, she asked?
I went for the mid-day comfort of a Cracker Barrel breakfast.
And yes, my Saturday noon filling of French toast, eggs over-easy and country ham was exactly what I needed to tie a nice bow over the new age.
Eat we do.
My gift of restaurant cards was just right. One for that day, one for Karen and I to enjoy later at our hideaway Ruby Tuesday’s.
The calendar page on my Beddian Birthday is officially turned.
Did you last eat French toast or pancakes, and why? Where is your slip-away eating place these days, and why? When does your next birthday arrive, and what would you like as a gift?
Mark Bialczak 
Happy belated birthday, Mark!! Hope it was awesome!! Your daughter resembles you in her facial features 🙂
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Thanks, Sadie. Yes, my daughter didn’t fall far from the tree. 🙂
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Happy Birthday week to you, Happy Birthday week to you, Happy Birthday week dear Mark, Happy Birthday week to you!!!!! (I sang you a little song)
I really like Westwood’s which is a local restaurant, but they make great fried chicken and chocolate mousse. Yumm!!!!!
I made chocolate chip pancakes (from scratch) for the boys and their friends about 11:30 at night several days ago. Didn’t actually get to eat any of them though, because they were gone in a matter of about 2 minutes.
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Thanks for singing to me so beautifully, SD. ❤ And, hey, the hard-working chef should alway set aside a chocolate chip pancake for herself!
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Mmmm, we LOVE Cracker Barrel. Can’t eat there too often now though because the kids think they have to get a toy from the store every time. Grandma started that. We also love Applebees. I love the Chicken Fajita Rollup and sweet potato fries. Eat all the fries, half the rollup and save the other half for breakfast. 🙂 Happy Birthday Week! Your daughters shirt is really cute.
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Rachel, your boys should be satisfied with that great meal, right? Dang that spoiling grandma. My dear wife Karen and I love Applebee’s, too. Great minds we all have. Hey, Elisabeth has good taste as well. 🙂
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Happy End Of The Birthday Week MBM!!!!
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Now I am into The Other Fifty One, MBC. 😉 Thank you.
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Happy Birthday week, Mark!!!!!!
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Thanks so much, Ann.
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Mmmm. French toast. Sounds good. I had some a couple weeks back at Kerbey Lane Cafe (yes, just like my name). They have a “Paris Texas Platter” and it came with pumpkin French toast with pumpkin butter and migas (scrambled eggs w/ tortilla bits). The best of sweet and savory! Well, Mark, your Beddian may be over, but I never would have known what that was without you.
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I’m thrilled that you have the choice of a cafe named so dearly, my friend, for I remember the root of Kerbey. ❤
Yes, my Beddian flew by rather magically. Many milestones for this born in '57 at the age of 57.
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how sweet she is, you are a lucky dad. i will be having french toast on christmas morning and cannot remember the last time i had it. p.s. jim harbaugh’s fav place to take the team for breakfast, is cracker barrel.
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Smart man, Jim Harbaugh! Maybe D.J. Durkin will start the tradition at Maryland now, Beth! And Merry Christmas with French Toast to you in Ann Arbor, my dear friend. ❤
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I always think it’s sweet everytime I hear you say “My dear wife Karen”
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Thank you, Lorraine. Very much. 🙂
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I don’t many men who truly cherish their wives, besides my dad and brother-in-law.
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There are some of us out here, Lorraine. 🙂
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Mmmmm! I love breakfast food. I usually prefer pancakes but I wouldn’t say no to french toast. What a fun birthday celebration for you with your lovely daughter. 🙂 Merry Christmas again, my friend! 🙂
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Merry Christmas 100 times over, Mrs. B. ❤
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My granddaughter Crislynd was born Christmas Day. She does not get cheated as she gets double everything from me.
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I know you would never cheat Crislynd, Carl. Double up for sure to your grand. Happy Birthday from Syracuse, young lady!
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The happiest of Birthday Weeks, Mark–You had a good one!
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Thanks so much, Babe. ❤
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You are very welcome. Here is my belated gift:
⭐
It is for the top of the tree in your yard.
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Great tree topping, my dear friend Iris. Merry Christmas in LA to you.
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Yum – mid-day breakfast. Happy Birthday, Mark.
For my birthday (which is in April), the best present you could give me would be for you and Karen to come visit and let me show you some local wineries.
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April trip west for your birthday it will be, CM. 🙂
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ooo, I’m so excited! We’ll email as we get closer and firm up plans. Give Karen an extra hug from me for Christmas.
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And you give a big hug to your from we here in Syracuse, my friend. Yes really SEE you in April. ❤
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Happy Birthday, Mark!! I hope you had a great week and will have a fantastic year ahead.
Cracker Barrel makes some good breakfasts and pretty decent pancakes. Our breakfast escape is a little independent breakfast/lunch place in town that makes terrific blueberry pancakes. Sometimes I’ll even switch to chocolate chip. Either way, they’re very good. Of course we can’t forget the bacon, can we..:)
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Bacon is No. 1, yes, George. Once in a while I have to go for the country ham for that unique flavor, though, bringing the south to upstate New York. And I like your independent spirit. 🙂
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Every Christmas we make chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast. I’m looking forward to that meal!!
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That’s a great start to Dec. 25, Marissa. Yum. 🙂
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I’m glad you had such a good birthday week, and I assume, a wonderful birthday proper. Love George’s shirt – many of my high school classmates went to SUNY Oneonta.
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The birthday proper was fantastic as well, Scott. And SUNY Oneonta is a stone’s throw south from the great Mohawk Valley!
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I have to agree Birthday’s are special with our family too! Thankfully everyone lives within 45 minutes of each other thus making it easy to all be together! Woo-Hoo 2 more days to go Mark! Best Birthday Wishes and a Happy Holiday to All. The Gatorette.
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It’s almost here, Gatorette. I can tell you are so ready for the big holiday. ❤
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Hi Mark, we sure are! Hoping your day tomorrow is special. Gatorette
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I love going out to eat for breakfast! Having your family surround you as you enjoy a meal together is the best!
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That is indeed the best, PJ. Warm all around. 🙂
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Happy Birthday Week to you Mark.
Merry Christmas to you and may 2016 be the best year yet.
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Thanks, JoHanna. And best to you and yours this week and in 2016. 🙂
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Happy Birthday Week!!! 🙂
Merry Christmas and all the best in 2016! 🙂
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Thanks. And to you, too, Donna. 🙂
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p.s. your daughter really looks like you
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Yes. In all the good ways, I think. Thank you.
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Well the beard is very attractive but I don’t think it would look good on her
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I’m glad you had a nice birthday. I’m making French toast for hubby’s birthday this week.
I don’t eat out much, but there is a breakfast place in town I like that we sometimes hit when I’m out. My birthday is in February and we are going to a German Restaurant. Wisconsin has many of them and I requested it.
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Thanks, Rose. Again! This Birthday Week thing draws out the well-wishes, I know. 🙂
German restaurant sounds great for a request out there in your neck. 🙂 ❤
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It’s really heart-warming how you all connect for birthdays and such Mark. Hope you enjoyed your birthday week and wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! ❤
Diana xo
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, dear Diana. ❤ To you, your Mom, and all in your life, my wonderful friend.
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Sounds great! You know I love me some Cracker Barrel! Mmm, hashbrown casserole! We frequent our local Mexican joint the most. After that, Culver’s. Do y’all have Culver’s?
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We don’t have a Culver’s! I know we’re missing out by your tone, Joey. 😦
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I think you’ll get them though. They’re in Florida now, so I know they’re spreading out from their north-central roots. Delicious. Must try when they arrive 🙂
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Now Culver’s is on my radar. Thanks, Joey. 🙂
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Birthday week!? Well Happy Birthday. I made some blueberry pancakes last week. My favorite. If you will allow me to go off topic. I saw The Force Awakens yesterday with my Granddaughters and son. I thought it was excellent,and brought back the thrill and excitement of the original. I must say that I probably would never have entertained any thought of seeing it were it not for your review. So thanks my magnificent maven of the movies. My first theater experience since Jurassic Park. Once again. Happy Birthday.
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Thanks so much, Benson. And I am sooooo glad that I was able to steer you to the theater for the great Force experience with your granddaughters and son! And happy holidays, my friend. Blueberry pancakes and potato pancakes to all out there in Indiana. Cook the first and visit a Bistro for the second. With applesauce and sour cream.
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Happy Birthday Week my good friend.
Mark, I make the best French toast in all of Christendom. (No Brag–J’est fact)
My next B’day is some months away (Sep), but get your shopping done early and beat the crowds: I would like a Mickie Mouse Pencil Sharpener and some turtle soup. Thanks in advance.
Oh, and Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Cheers,
Lance
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Merry Christmas, Happy Birthday going forward and back, and I raise a slice and slurp to you, my friend Lance. 🙂
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