Thrift Shopping and a Rummage Sale for Black Friday

I had a fun day today. I started off going to an address I found on www. craigslist that was giving away several items. I was able to get two sweaters, a bulletin board, a pot holder, a scarf and a skirt. 

              While I was out driving, I spotted a Rummage Sale and was able to find a basket of ink pens and pencils for $2, and an antique egg plate for $2. As crazy as my family is about Deviled Eggs, I collect egg plates.

Good Will was having a 50% off sale from 1 to 5 and I found a "basket weave" box, two storage boxes for books, two pairs of black pants, a radio and I had great fun. 

My Black Friday was stress free.

Since I have a rule that when something comes in this house, the same amount has to go out, I have to get busy and begin to fill some bags.

Over FREE 200 books delivered to Maynard Elementary School's 4th graders

Books were donated by Dale Honeycutt, Sid Gwyn and myself. I sewed 26 bags and filled them with books, catalogues, photos and calendars and donated to 24 students and 2 teachers at Maynard Elementary School on Friday, November 21, 2015. Students learn to read better when they own books. The books become the property of the children and are to be taken home.

Chris Tay and Arthur Lim Listen to a Presentation at Pinnacle Bank

Arthur Lim and Chris Tay Visit from Malaysia

                                      Malaysian Developers Visit Smokey Mountains Area

                                                            by Martha Rose Woodward

  Malaysian developers, Arthur Lim and Chris Tay were recently awarded a contract by the Chinese government to build a Dollywood-Disney-like theme park in Melaka, Malaysia. They arrived in Knoxville on Monday, November 2 after a 20 hour flight. They were here on a fact-finding tour and to hear a presentation from iCAD on conceptual layouts and specs, animation, 2-D and 3-D designs and sculptures given by Dr. Brad Coriell and Phillip Lim, partners in iCAD or International Concepts and Design.

   They visited Dollywood and Dixie Stampede as a part of their tour as well as numerous other sites of interest in this area. “We will be developing 140 acres,” said Tay. “We need many good ideas for entertainment, housing, parking and restaurants.”

   Although Pinnacle Bank is not involved in the project Senior Vice president, Jeremy R. Cook,

graciously provided assistance with use of their roomy conference room.

   Dr. Brad Coriell presented his design ideas for a family oriented complex to be included in the park. He is one of the team of five who worked with Lake City to successfully change the name to Rocky Top. Coriell's art work can be found in the Kennedy, Lincoln, Taft and Reagan Presidential Libraries, in the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. as well as museums and buildings around the world. Coriell, who has worked for Universal Studios and Warner Brothers, was a long-time employee of Disney. He is one of sixty Disney Imagineers in the world.

   Malaysian developer Arthur Lim, who is Managing Director for Infinity International, says he plans to remain in Knoxville to visit with his brothers Phillip, Jimmy and David for a month. Chris Tay will return to Malaysia where he is Chief Operating Officer for Alstro, an industrial design company. Entrepreneur Phillip Lim is owner of two local restaurants Asia Cafe North at 6714-B North Central Pike and Asia Cafe West at 8111 Gleason Road in Knoxville. Lim says he has numerous customers from both Seymour and South Knoxville who drive across town for the flavors of authentic Asian food

   Tay says Melaka, Malaysia has become the “New Silk Road” known as “One Belt: One Road,” meaning it is a coastal city that provides a gateway for Chinese trade around the world. 

Liquidation in South Knoxville---fun shopping this week

I had such fun this week shopping at a liquidation sale with seller, Dale Honeycutt. I bought 90 packages of notebook paper for 5 cents per pack--a usual $2 deal. We have a family member who is in school. She will never need notebook paper again.

I also bought various items I will use in my kitchen like measuring cups, bowls and random dishes. 

Mr. Honeycutt gave me over 40 books I have donated to a local school. He also gave me 35 spools of thread.

I had such fun looking at the variety of items that came from five buildings owned by a hoarded who died.

THANKS, Dale

Malaysian Developers and Visitors from Atlanta meet with ICAD

Gary Pernice (Atlanta) Chris Tay (Malaysia) Phillip Lim, Arthur Lim (Malaysia) Brad Coriell (artist) B. Castanalos (Atlanta)

Area Restaurants OPEN for Thanksgiving

                     Area Restaurants Gear Up for Busy Thanksgiving Day

                                                      By Martha Rose Woodward

  As the country’s second favorite holiday approaches, not only are families making plans, area restaurants are gearing up for what has become a huge day. With as many as 50 million Americans planning to travel for the holiday, eating out is gaining in popularity.

   Of the 165 restaurants in this area, some that WILL BE OPEN on Thanksgiving Day are: All area Waffle Houses, TGI Friday's, Applebee's, No Way Jose's Cantina; Reagan's House of Pancakes, Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Q, Paula Deen's Family Kitchen, Golden Corral, Margaritaville, Old Mill, Mama's Farm House, J.T. Hannah's Kitchen, Iron Boar Saloon, Hard Rock Cafe, Geno's Pizza, Alamo Steakhouse, Holston's Kitchen, Steak 'N Shake, Smokey Mountain Brewery, Calhoun's, Big Daddy's Pizza, , all area Shoney's, all area Cracker Barrels, Applewood Farmhouse and Gondolier Italian.

(If your restaurant was left off this list, please contact me at Sunspherebook@ aol.com and I will post your information in a future edition.)

   Shoney’s Chairman and CEO David Davoudpour invited everyone to his restaurant again this year for Thanksgiving. “It’s one of our team members’ favorite days as they get to serve delicious food with warm, southern-style hospitality to our valued guests. And yes, we’ll do the dishes too,” he said.

  A manager for Margaritaville said they will serve their regular menu. Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen will only be open between 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Applewood Farmhouse says to expect a waiting time of between one and one half hours. Customers may sign in and take a number and return when seats are open.

  District Manager for Waffle House, Tyler Hough, said, “We are open 24/7; 365 days a year. Hope you will join us.”

   According to the National Restaurant Association, approximately 15 to 20 million people will choose to eat out rather than stay home and cook. Between 45 to 50 million turkeys will be eaten by 88% of Americans. 

Malaysian Developers Like What They See in Knoxville area

Chris Tay (in glasses) and Arthur Lim listen to presentation from artist, Brad Coriell, with ideas for a theme park to be built in Malaysia.

Malaysia has become the New Silk Road; One Road: One Belt

Arthur Lim, Phillip Lim, Gary Pernice, Jeremy Cook and Chris Tay 

Malaysian Developers Visit Knoxville

Entrepreneur Phillip Lim, owner of two popular, local restaurants, Asia Cafe North on North Central Pike and Asia Cafe West on Gleason Road, recently formed a partnership with world-renowned artist Dr. Brad Coriell. The new company is known as International Concepts and Design or iCAD. Their goal is themed environment applications and productions.

For one of their first projects, the businessmen are meeting with a group of Malaysian developers who are seeking to secure a deal for a 140 acre, multi-plex, mixed development theme park to be built in Melaka, Malaysia. The Chinese government is providing financing for the venture.

The Malaysians, who are also planning to visit New York City and to meet with other investors from Atlanta, Georgia while in the USA, arrived on Monday after a 20 hour flight to Knoxville.

Lim Boon (Arthur) Chuan, brother to Phillip Lim and Marivic Leoncito (Chris) Jopio are set to hear a presentation from iCAD on conceptual layouts and specs, animation, 2-D and 3-D designs and sculptures given by Coriell. Pinnacle Bank is not involved in the project but graciously offered their roomy conference room as space for the presentations. Senior Vice president, Jeremy R. Cook, provided assistance.

Chris Jopio Tay

Dr. Brad Coriell is one of the team of five who worked with Lake City to successfully change the name to Rocky Top. Coriell's art work can be found in the Kennedy, Lincoln, Taft and Reagan Presidential Libraries, in the Supreme Court as well as museums and buildings around the world. Coriell, who has worked for Universal Studios and Warner Brothers was a long-time employee of Disney. He is one of sixty Disney Imagineers in the world.

Arthur Lim (center)