THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, March 13, 1996 TAG: 9603120095
SECTION: VIRGINIA BEACH BEACON PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Close-Up
LENGTH: Medium: 61 lines
When Susannah Turner opens her eyes at 4 a.m., it's not time to make the doughnuts.
It's time to make the bagels.
She's in business with her dad, John Turner, operating two bagel shops in Virginia Beach, and she has to get up pretty early to get to work to feed the hungry morning crowd.
A Beach native, Bagel Gin, as she's sometimes called, still finds time to pursue other activities. Running, scuba diving and photography top her hobby list.
Full name: Susannah Kimberly Turner.
Hometown: Virginia Beach.
What brought you to the Beach? I'm a native.
Birthdate: March 12, 1970.
Occupation: Part owner/general manager Chesapeake Bagel Bakery.
Nickname: Su, Sue-age, Bagel Gin
Marital status: Single.
Children: No.
What is your idea of a perfect day off? Sleeping late (later than 4 a.m.), spending time with family, friends and dog and going on a long run.
Last smart thing you did: Went into the bagel business with my dad.
Last dumb thing you did: Ate raw oysters on Thanksgiving and got food poisoning.
Favorite meal: Believe it or not, I still eat bagels every day. Cinnamon raisin and sundried tomato are my favorites.
Favorite movies: ``Out of Africa,'' and ``Sixteen Candles.''
Favorite song: ``Brick House'' by the Commodores.
Last book read: ``The Fountainhead'' by Ayn Rand.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? My tendency to be late.
Hobbies: Photography, running, scuba diving.
Secret vice: I have a really bad sweet tooth.
Favorite restaurant: Chesapeake Bagel Bakery, either location.
Your favorite night on the town: Dancing to the Snard Brothers at Ocean Eddie's.
Favorite TV shows: ``Party of Five,'' ``ER,'' ``Friends.''
Favorite sport: Running.
Last vacation: Jamaica.
Pets: A golden retriever named Scout.
Worst job: Waiting tables in a pancake house on the strip one summer during college.
Of what achievements are you most proud? Opening and running two bagel bakeries in Virginia Beach and running a marathon.
What would you like as your epitaph? Lived well, laughed often, loved much. ILLUSTRATION: Staff photo by DAVID B. HOLLINGSWORTH
by CNB