Log Cabin Turner expired suddenly on Saturday, December 17, 2011, in the midst of turning a pancake on the griddle at the Randy Honcoop Family Home. Log Cabin Turner began somewhere in the east part of the country, but was transported by shrink wrap and Log Cabin syrup bottle to the Honcoop Home at the beginning of his career. A lowly freebie, he, through a delicate balance of strength and flexibility, enjoyed a meteoric rise to the top of the utensil hierarchy, far surpassing the abilities of many other more expensive and sophisticated pancake turners. He served the Honcoop Family well for over 10 years, and was a favorite – in fact – THE favorite. Never was a turner found to duplicate his skills, even when it was observed that he was suffering from small cracks in the backbone. He continued to valiantly serve in this state, until complete backbone failure occurred.
A committal service was held in the garage as Turner was laid to rest in a big blue bin, then wheeled curbside.
He will be sorely missed.
In lieu of cards and flowers, please petition Log Cabin Syrup for more free pancake turners. The world needs more turners like Log Cabin Turner.
My deepest sympathy. Your favorite turner looks exactly like the one my Mom had for years. She turned pancakes with it and she swatted with it. When she said she was getting the turner out it was time to shape up. The multi-purpose turner could sting a bum to restore order and it could flip pancakes too.
ReplyDeleteLove this! Our family's heartfelt condolences for your great loss. Your many memories will console you during the coming months, but nothing can ever replace your log cabin turner.
ReplyDeleteI feel your pain! Our Log Cabin turner also passed during the holidays. We have searched frantically for a replacement but none come close!
ReplyDeleteI, too, had a Turner (perhaps a cousin)only his name was Bright Green Cookie Turner. BG Turner served faithfully for almost 20 years until he was lost in a fire. Sad day that was for us as well.
ReplyDeleteI would like to find a replacement for ours. It got too close to the gas burners on our stove and suffered melting and burns. The better half refuses to part with it so it resides next to shinier and stiffer new turners. The Log Cabin turner had just the right amount of flexibility.
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