Our Old Haunts

If you don't know us well, you may not know that we are people who enjoy a routine, something we can count on. For this reason, going on two vacations and moving out of state in the last month has been a bit difficult for us. So, I decided to give an Ode to some of our old routines below...


Dear Colima,

You are affectionately known in our family as "Colima's", I don't know why. It says right on your sign "Colima". One time when I was not yet in this lovely Anderson Family, I ate lunch with my dear Kari Song at you. It was a strange lunch for both of us. But, you have delicious food. We always have the same beans, cheese, and rice burrito because it is so good. You have smiley waiters. You are yummy and cheap. I mean affordable. One time, we came to you when Doc was in Visalia on a visit and he insisted that Elly was "definitely Peruvian" because he gave her a tortilla and she began to fold it like a taco. She was 6 months old. Thank you for the food and the fun. Goodbye.

-Anderson's Family.






Dear, Dear Traders Pizza,

You were such a staple of life for us in Visalia. We ate you every single Saturday. This was a tradition that began when Brandon was just a lad. Some people turn their noses up at Take and Bake Pizza, but we know the real truth. We only wish that we had discovered the lovliness of grilling you earlier than just last year. It was a delicious year indeed. You quickly became our baby's very favorite food. You were one of her first words. She demanded you. She loved you. Also, every 15 weeks, we got a free one of you. That was a delight. Our only sadness was that you were so far away, all the way across town. We begged you to come to the north side, but no- we were destined to drive out of our way for you. It was worth it. Goodbye, for now.

-The Bubbush and Parents





Dear BT's (Buns and Torts),

You are a drive-through heaven. You are super yummy. Your BT's Salad is a treat and your Red Burrito is legendary. When I came to Visalia before we were married, Brandon brought me to you and asked what I wanted. "What do they have?" I said. The answer was "What don't they have?" I never thought I would love the combination of burritos and french fries so much. You have awesome pellet ice. Anyone who drinks fountain drinks knows it is the best ice ever. You also are home to the most hysterical BT's employee ever. I don't know her name, but she knows mine, "What can I get for you, Baby", she says. Never, never change. Goodbye.


-The Andersons






Dear, sweet, wonderful Mima's House,

Oh how we miss you so. We visited you every Sunday for dinner. And what a delicious dinner it was, too. Our piddly attempts at roast with potatoes and carrots will never compare. Elly misses those silly dogs more than anything, I think. They really were her first word, "Doggie". She loved them. As we would round the bend at the end of the road, she would see you and scream in delight "Mima's House!!!" Your swimming pool was ever so refreshing and the usual meal of grilled ribs and Mima's potato salad has left a void in our stomachs. Your beds were inviting, your Christmas tree huge and delightful and your owners unbelievably loving. Thank you for all the wonderful memories. We will see you again very soon.


Love, Brandon, Lacy and Elly