A movie and a then a cup of something hot. That's my usual "relax and escape" afternoon. Today it was Sherlock Holmes at the Blaine Theater, and a hot holstein steamer at the Timber Lane Coffee Shop across the street. For such a small town, Boscobel supports some interesting places. The Blaine Theater was a family owned operation until a few years ago when the owner, James Thiele, died at 87 years - still working. His son, who died soon after, was still taking tickets. Tickets are still only $3.00, the seats are more comfortable, and popcorn and treats are affordable.
The Timberlane is relatively new to Boscobel. It offers a Starbucks like coffee and tea selection and sometimes soup and other food but it's not a full-service restaurant. It has trivial pursuit on Thursdays, and music on Saturdays at six and nine p.m. It has board games, books, and the weekly paper - the Boscobel Dial which has a large opinion page and all the local news item. Every time I've been in there, there's been at least one or two groups of friends chatting. They've added an outdoor seating are - can't wait to make use of it!
If I'd wanted something more substantial, I probably would have opted for the Unique Cafe. The Unique serves some great homemade soups and some interesting house specialties created by the owner who must be, well, a unique fellow. The last time I was there, the waitress regaled our table with stories of her pet bat.
