Comments for Historic Moondance Diner

Comment on Guestbook by CARLEEN

CARLEEN — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:31:58 +0000

i just wanted to say hello, i knew vince when he lived in montana, sounds like he is doing well. my kids, thomas, amanda and hunter have all watched your journey with this diner, as i have, good luck to you both and congratulations!

Comment on Guestbook by CherellZac

CherellZac — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:23:09 +0000

Hello Tanya, Cheryl and the rest of the crew!
I have had the wonderful experience of trying your food! Totally awesome! I had to get it to go but so worth it. Zac and I will make it in to see you guys next time we are home! But I just wanted to tell you that I am so happy that your doing so fantastic! I love to read all the good things on the website!
Good luck again! And lots of love!
Cherell and Zac Christensen

Comment on Diner Hours & Menu by Tanya

Tanya — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:53:07 +0000

The closest hospital is in Kemmerer about 40 miles away. The closest doctors are at the clinic in Big Piney about 20 miles away. The best motel in LaBarge is the Wyoming Inn. There are grocery stores in Big Piney and Kemmerer but if we really want to go shopping, we usually go to Salt Lake City about 180 miles away. There are smaller towns Rock Springs and Evanston, that have Walmart Supercenters. Sorry to take so long to answer your questions.

Comment on Soda Fountain Blessing by dd123

dd123 — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:11:12 +0000

Hi
I recently bought a house and to our suprise there was a Bastian Blessing All-Dry soda fountain made in chicago. It is in perfect condition and works perfectly. It has 2 soda nozzles and an ice cream cooler underneath with several wells for toppings. I was wondering how much the unit is worth (I have no intention of selling it, im just curious). Thanks!

Comment on January 12, 2009 – OPEN! by kitkat

kitkat — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:13:24 +0000

I really just wanted to comment that I was awake watching the news at – idk, 3 am? and I thought this was the coolest story!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE that you made this interesting diner into your dream – I wish you all the luck and if I ever end up any where near there, I am SO stopping in!!! great job! it looks amazing!! that classic look just works!!

love it!!! !!!!!

Comment on Guestbook by Steve Dover

Steve Dover — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:33:08 +0000

Hi Vince & Cheryl,
I grew up in Kemmerer and now live near San Luis Obispo, California. Even though I live in California, Wyoming is in my blood. On March 6th, I was in Kemmerer for my mom’s birthday and my family said let’s go to the Moondance Diner in LaBarge. We went on the 7th and it was quite a treat! I hope that the diner is very successful and is a landmark for years to come. The place was hopping when we were there. (At least half of the crowd was from Kemmerer. It was like a town reunion.) My California born wife proudly wears her Moondance Diner t-shirt and drinks her morning coffee out of her travel mug! By the way, my parents and my sister’s family have already been back a couple of times, so you must be doing something right. Keep up the good work!

Comment on Guestbook by LoveWyoming

LoveWyoming — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:25:53 +0000

What a great 45th Anniversary weekend we had; all starting off w/a great lunch at the Moondance on Feb 28th. You have done a GREAT!job in restoring the Diner. Cheryl, Ilene, Tanya and Denise were such enjoyable people to meet. Those of you from New York who are familiar w/this diner need to see how they have put it all back together. I think the original graffiti wall in the bathroom are a great touch. I certainly enjoyed experiencing them. The Tins of cookies are great! A must for any collector. They are available on this site under Memorabilia. For any of you that have memories of the Diner, this would be a great destination. After having such a wonderful time at the Diner we headed toward Riverton WY and followed the Oregon Trail/Pony Express Route a great part of the way. We were able to stop in at some great old mining towns along the way experiencing Western History. What a GREAT EXPERIENCE!

Comment on Diner Hours & Menu by w1182

w1182 — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:13:34 +0000

I there a hospital anywhere close by? or physician available? What is the name of the motel? I don’t guess there is a ranch or B&B in the area.Where does everyone go the buy groceries or shop? Your town sound really unique. I can’t wait to see it.

Comment on Guestbook by Abernathy

Abernathy — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:07:13 +0000

Wishing you well. Another Manhattan diner, the Munson Diner, was moved to Liberty, NY where it sat unfinished and unopened for a couple of years despite the enthusiasm of the group that originally rescued it from developer plans in the city. It is open but poorly frequented in a town whose economy is precarious at best. We would love to see it succeed, as we hope yours will, as well.

http://www.nyc-architecture.com/MID/MID139.htm

http://www.pbase.com/maciekda/munson_diner_liberty

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipe-for-success/munson-diner/index.html

http://www.emanonequities.com/Articles/munson%20diner/RiverReporter_Munson_May‘05.pdf

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/06/nyregion/06towns.html

Comment on Guestbook by LoveWyoming

LoveWyoming — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:54:09 +0000

We moved to WY from PA in 1992 and reopened a Lodge and put in a Restaurant. We also bought a closed Convenience Store and rebuilt the Business. We work very hard but get such joy out of knowing what we have accomplished. We have never looked back. You are to be commended for sticking to your goals.
We will be stopping in at your Diner on Saturday, Feb 28th to celebrate our 45th Wedding Anniversery. We have been following your story and are excited to see what you have accomplished. It will be a long drive. We live near Laramie, WY. Hope to get there for lunch.