Monday, December 10, 2007

Rhymes With "Mona Bill"

After my blazingly talented Tumorless Sister's wonderful Christmas concert last night, my kind and generous Other Sister took us all out to eat at a lovely restaurant we'd all been to before and really enjoyed.

A good time was had by all, even me; that's saying a lot when you're sitting in a fancy restaurant soaking wet because a waiter spilled a tray of ice water and cubes down your back. It wasn't his fault; it was only water; it was no big deal and I hope the manager didn't lace him down. Accidents happen.

My underwear and the lining of my coat were still wet hours later when I got home, even after a few hours of shopping and a two-hour drive. I think probably the freezing weather helped preserve the moisture.

Maybe it's just me, but if I managed a fancy expensive restaurant, and an employee drenched a customer with a waterfall of ice water and cubes, I'd offer that customer a discount of some kind, even if the customer was gracious and laughing about it. (after the initial shock wore off; that was SOME KIND OF COLD, I'm tellin' y'all.) (I couldn't even talk for a few minutes!)

Not this restaurant. Full price for everybody at the table.

Next time we're all together, we'll go someplace else.