Cowboys not Eggheads
I visit with guests about topics like loyalty, honesty, authenticity, courage, integrity and resilience.
I come from a cowboy raised and egghead educated background. I’ve saddled and rode a horse, been on multiple cattle drives, fed cattle in 40 below temperatures, worked cattle in a corral, put up hay in 100 degree temperatures, fixed fence …. you name it … I attended high school at a prestigious private school. I got a College degree. I spent 31 years as a national politic operative, owned my own business and spent 13 years as a police officer.
My interesting life has lead me to the conclusion that the world is made up of cowboys and eggheads. I believe that we should have a few more cowboys than eggheads. Get ready, because you’re about to be pulled into the story of my life……
Cowboys not Eggheads
Al & Millie's - with Special Guests Jack Klein and Pat Klein
Al & Millie's in Valentine, Nebraska was a beloved institution in the community. The restaurant, bar, and cafe was known for its delicious food, including T-bone steaks, cheeseburgers, and chicken fried steak. Al & Millie's was also the first place in Valentine to serve liquor by the drink. The restaurant was a gathering place for locals, ranchers, and high school kids. Al & Millie were known for their hospitality and their genuine personalities. The restaurant closed in 1986, but its legacy lives on in the memories of those who frequented it. Al & Millie's was known for its good food, friendly atmosphere, and loyal customers. The restaurant was run by Al and Millie Klein, who worked hard to build a successful business. They had a reputation for serving delicious cheeseburgers, patty melts, chicken fried steak, and homemade french fries. The restaurant was always busy, and people would come from all over to eat there. Al and Millie were known for their hospitality and would often visit with customers, making them feel like family. The restaurant closed in the mid-1980s when Al and Millie retired and moved to Missouri. Their legacy lives on through the memories and stories of the people who enjoyed their food and hospitality.
Takeaways
Al & Millie's was a beloved restaurant, bar, and cafe in Valentine, Nebraska.
The food at Al & Millie's, including T-bone steaks and cheeseburgers, was exceptional.
The restaurant was known for its hospitality and genuine personalities of Al & Millie.
Al & Millie's was the first place in town to serve liquor by the drink, which was a big deal at the time.
The restaurant was a gathering place for locals, ranchers, and high school kids. Al & Millie's was a beloved restaurant in Valentine, Nebraska, known for its good food and friendly atmosphere.
The restaurant had a loyal customer base and was always busy.
Alan and Millie Klein worked hard to build a successful business and treated their customers like family.
The restaurant closed in the mid-1980s when Alan and Millie retired and moved to Missouri.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Al & Millie's in Valentine, Nebraska
06:25 Transition from Dairy Farming to Owning a Restaurant
14:16 The Physical Description and Layout of Al & Millie's
30:11 Early Memories of Al & Millie's
37:22 Employees and Regular Customers
46:16 Moving to Missouri and Retirement
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