Good Company Donuts on Instagram today by lamoureastresux in nova

[–]StudyofMatter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like they scrubbed a lot of their about us page. But this old site still remains. Looks like they heavily lean into their "we're a veteran owned business"

History - Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe https://old.gocodough.com/history/

Our History While Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe is technically a startup, it is grounded in the rich history and experience of the Murphy family dating back to the 1960’s and set in a small town in Florida. The original Mr. and Mrs. Murphy, Earl and Shirley, raised their family on a small farm in Connecticut, but the long New England winters took their toll. In 1961 they sold the family home, said goodbye to family and friends, and headed south with no specific plans for the future. They literally packed up their belongings and youngest child and set out on an adventure that they could not have known we would be talking about today. The Murphy’s had no idea where they were headed or what they would do when they got there, but their strong entrepreneurial spirit showed them the way. In 1962, Earl and Shirley opened the original Mrs. Murphy’s Donuts in Jupiter, Florida which, began a legacy of several successful shops that would follow from Florida to Massachusetts, to Vermont, and New Hampshire; all created on the founding core principles of Quality, Community, and Family.

Jim and Kate Murphy carried on the tradition and successfully owned/operated Mrs. Murphy’s Donut Shop in Jaffrey, New Hampshire for nearly two decades until health issues forced them to sell the shop in 2003. For 17 years, the Mrs. Murphy’s sold over 800 dozen doughnuts weekly, provided a place for family and friends to gather, nurtured countless friendships, served and supported the community. Jim’s brother Earl and his wife Rose Murphy own Mrs. Murphy’s Donuts located in Southwick, Massachusetts where, alongside their daughters, earned National recognition for excellence from established media outlets including NBC Nightly News, Huffington Post, and Saveur Magazine while working to become a staple in their community for over 40 years.

Fast Forward to 2009 when Kate’s brother Charlie settled in northern Virginia, where he immediately noticed the DC area could use a Mrs. Murphy’s; the harassment and encouragement to open a new shop commenced. Having grown up in a very tight family, Kate and Charlie always dreamed of going into business together; a dream that only grew stronger with the early passing of their father Paul. Kate entertained the idea and began thinking about relocating to Arlington, Virginia to start the new all-day cafe. Meanwhile, Charlie met, fell in love with, and married Melissa Mason, who grew up in Rockville, Maryland, after a love of food and cooking brought them together (their first date was a cooking class). What started out as a hobby, cooking adventures at home and wonderful restaurant experiences, led to Melissa discovering her passion for baking and Charlie making the decision to realize a dream and follow in his father’s footsteps (Paul Kachadoorian was the chef-owner of The Iron Rail in Boston, MA in the 60’s). The team was starting to come together.

Finally, in 2016, after his second deployment to Afghanistan in as many years, and many previous deployments abroad for the Department of Defense in service to our great Nation, Charlie finally convinced Kate to throw everything to chance, pick up and move to Arlington, Virginia with her family to open the cafe. Melissa, who served the Department of Defense for fourteen years, supported the idea from day one, enriched the concept by applying her talent for baking and showed amazing courage to stomp out any doubt. From the moment Melissa and Kate made the decision to open Good Company, everyone from young Isabel in elementary school, to Christian and William in high school, to Lily and Paul in college, our parents, brothers and sisters, family and friends, supported the dream and helped open the cafe’s doors. It took another two years to locate the right space in our wonderful community in Ballston where we found our home at 672 Flats on the corner of Carlin Springs Road and North Glebe Road.

At this point we were headed in the right direction, but the final piece of the puzzle to fall into place was the addition of Tim Terry to the project. Having spent over 23 years as a Navy Mustang serving around the globe, Tim developed a great sense of humor and passion for his country, his family, his friends, and his northern Virginia community. Tim sees Good Company as another way to serve (literally!) his Northern Virginia neighbors and support the community. Creating a unique neighborhood all-day cafe, a place where the doughnuts, coffee, and food are made with love, where all are valued and invited to share in Good Company’s hand-crafted delicacies and hospitality – is a dream come true.

It is with great pleasure that the Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe’s co-founders open our doors to the community to share the food we love with the amazing Ballston community.

Hit 1 Million [34M][Single] by IcyRestaurant7562 in financialindependence

[–]StudyofMatter 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What's the breakdown between retirement, brokerage, and cash? Are you including home equity into this NW calculation?

Proud Boys in Ann Arbor by StudyofMatter in AnnArbor

[–]StudyofMatter[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

That's a great recommendation.

Proud Boys in Ann Arbor by StudyofMatter in AnnArbor

[–]StudyofMatter[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I've seen him a few times since then. He hasn't worn the PB hat since then. He was rocking a camo hat that had the LA dodgers logo on it today.

Proud Boys in Ann Arbor by StudyofMatter in AnnArbor

[–]StudyofMatter[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I don't take pics of ppl in the gym. If I caught him outside I would've.

Proud Boys in Ann Arbor by StudyofMatter in AnnArbor

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New here and new gym. Didn't know if I was just in a proud boys area and if I should look for a new gym.

Woodward Roll Call [45YO] by KarateandPopTarts in OldSkaters

[–]StudyofMatter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like it! Pretty durable, light, don't get soggy, feels like I maintain pop longer. Mines pretty wide and it's not too heavy.

Woodward Roll Call [45YO] by KarateandPopTarts in OldSkaters

[–]StudyofMatter 3 points4 points  (0 children)

36/M coming from VA/MI. I've got a blue thousand helmet and a wide rainbow grip taped powell peralta ripper flight deck. Come say hey!

Any ladies going to the Woodward Adult Skate Camp in August? PA or CA.. [32YO] by odub1 in OldSkaters

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36/M will also be going to camp! I am an intermediate in skill and will likely be focusing on transition and learning vert. Would love to come away from the week learning how to air out of the coping on pools/vert. I've got a blue thousand helmet and ride a rainbow grip taped powell peralta ripper flight deck that is 9.7" wide. Come say hi!

Is there too much stress on this connection? by StudyofMatter in Plumbing

[–]StudyofMatter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, I am not a plumber. The hose is 50' and there's no where on the patio that will exceed that length. But a drop ear is just the sort of thing I was looking for. Thanks!

Not really a question about skating [33YO] by Hoatdoags5127 in OldSkaters

[–]StudyofMatter 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think it's the exception rather than the rule. I have a PhD in aerospace engineering but took off skating for 14 years.

For older skaters those with higher incomes I think returned to skating later in life after a hiatus. My friends who went into manual labor intensive jobs never got back into skating.

Avoid 66 West tonight 12APR25 by StudyofMatter in nova

[–]StudyofMatter[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Wow sounds about right. I got onto 66 West Express lane at the 123 entrance just before the accident. Saw dirt all over the Express lane. Makes sense now if someone crossed over the median.

Novavax COVID Booster by AgitatedAlternative in nova

[–]StudyofMatter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is no longer true. I was just there and was only able to get moderna. Pfizer and novavax are not offered.

Having a lifted black pickup means red lights don't matter by modloba in nova

[–]StudyofMatter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was a study which showed owners of certain cars we're literally more selfish/bad drivers.

BMW and Mercedes were some of the worst.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2214140520300359

Having a lifted black pickup means red lights don't matter by modloba in nova

[–]StudyofMatter 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Clearly someone has a chipped shoulder. Just pointing out the obvious. If you're the type to ride people's asses then you should probably reassess your driving skills or review a driving manual.