Dairy Queen, we hardly knew ye

Posted By: Jack Krampitz September 7, 2023

By Jack Krampitz

It is with a profound sense of regret that this TBE reporter must state what has become obvious to all Bristolites over the past several months- Dairy Queen in Bristol is not to be.


It has been well over a year since I announced with great fanfare the plans that the Queen would establish her presence on Farmington Avenue. Obviously, I was guilty of building up the hopes and expectations of the six loyal people who read my columns. For that cruel hoax, I humbly apologize.

I have offered my resignation to Dave Fortier and the other editors of TBE. Regrettably, they turned me down. After deliberating for several minutes, they told me there was no point in accepting my resignation because I work for no pay; therefore, the organization would save no money.

I promise you, my readers, that this is the last time I will broach the topic. And I have begun a search to purchase a home in Winsted, a town worthy of having their own Queen in residence.

What you can get in Winsted, but not in Bristol.
Site of the Bristol Dairy Queen.


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