detlef Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 ...that I snap. I'm a little freaked out because I'd been trying to get my AC compressor replaced for the last few weeks before it got hot and it got delayed, so the "little engine that could" may or may not be able to pull it off this weekend. This is compounded by the fact that the thermostat in the back of the house fried last night so there's no AC at all there so, besides the fact that my cooks are working in sweltering heat, it's making it harder and harder for my already weak dining room system to hang in there. Right now, we haven't reached disaster stage as we're holding at 79 (which feels pretty damned refreshing when you walk in from the 100 degree heat). The other good news is that it was relatively busy at lunch today so there were some bodies in the room and it still hung on. Of course, the bugger could kick off any minute. I've got somebody coming by today to fix the kitchen thermo and maybe charge up my dining room unit with some extra coolant. Fingers crossed. None the less, I'm obviously a bit on edge so my tolerance for idiocy is a bit short. The good news is, my customers are pretty much all really cool people. The bad news is, last I checked, "pretty much all" did not equal all. Party of three walk in, I attempt to seat them at a table. "Hmm, this seems sort of dark," one says. I have about 3-4 other tables open and say, "is there another table you'd like to have?" "Well, not this one, it's sort of dark." "Of course, I'm asking if there's another you'd like to have." "Yeah, 'cause this one is sort of dark." I make a rather obvious point of addressing the others in the group. "How 'bout this one?" I say offering a near by table that is next to the window. Keep in mind, I was actually avoiding the window table because the windows are radiating 100 degree heat. Everything is fine. A bit later, some regulars come in who always request the very table that I tried to seat this other party at. As I seat them at the table, dude pipes up, "Don't you think it's too dark over there?" The couple looks at each other, understandably puzzled and replies, "This is our favorite table." "Because I think it's too dark." I'm standing there counting to 10 in my head. Just in the nick of time, his wife reaches over puts her hand on his and says, "Honey, it's OK." I'm thinking, "Nicely done lady, nicely done." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmarc117 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 hot enough for ya? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziachild007 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Settle down Det. Everything is going to be OK, although I will say your mood seems sorta.......dark today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 Settle down Det. Everything is going to be OK, although I will say your mood seems sorta.......dark today. Thanks. Believe me, I'm trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 The hotter the day, the better the beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 ...that I snap. I'm a little freaked out because I'd been trying to get my AC compressor replaced for the last few weeks before it got hot and it got delayed, so the "little engine that could" may or may not be able to pull it off this weekend. This is compounded by the fact that the thermostat in the back of the house fried last night so there's no AC at all there so, besides the fact that my cooks are working in sweltering heat, it's making it harder and harder for my already weak dining room system to hang in there. Right now, we haven't reached disaster stage as we're holding at 79 (which feels pretty damned refreshing when you walk in from the 100 degree heat). The other good news is that it was relatively busy at lunch today so there were some bodies in the room and it still hung on. Of course, the bugger could kick off any minute. I've got somebody coming by today to fix the kitchen thermo and maybe charge up my dining room unit with some extra coolant. Fingers crossed. None the less, I'm obviously a bit on edge so my tolerance for idiocy is a bit short. The good news is, my customers are pretty much all really cool people. The bad news is, last I checked, "pretty much all" did not equal all. Party of three walk in, I attempt to seat them at a table. "Hmm, this seems sort of dark," one says. I have about 3-4 other tables open and say, "is there another table you'd like to have?" "Well, not this one, it's sort of dark." "Of course, I'm asking if there's another you'd like to have." "Yeah, 'cause this one is sort of dark." I make a rather obvious point of addressing the others in the group. "How 'bout this one?" I say offering a near by table that is next to the window. Keep in mind, I was actually avoiding the window table because the windows are radiating 100 degree heat. Everything is fine. A bit later, some regulars come in who always request the very table that I tried to seat this other party at. As I seat them at the table, dude pipes up, "Don't you think it's too dark over there?" The couple looks at each other, understandably puzzled and replies, "This is our favorite table." "Because I think it's too dark." I'm standing there counting to 10 in my head. Just in the nick of time, his wife reaches over puts her hand on his and says, "Honey, it's OK." I'm thinking, "Nicely done lady, nicely done." early onset alzheimers. Sad, really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlanta Cracker Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 The hotter the day, the better the beer. Great. Now you've ruined my concentration for the rest of the day. All I can think about now is the Sweetwater 420 keg and frosty mugs waiting on me when I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Controller Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 You complain a lot. You kinda sound like somebody's ex-wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I woulda popped his eye socket so hard everything woulda been dark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 The hotter the day, the better the beer. No, no! Beer sucks on hot days. This is particularly true of any ales brewed in Delaware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerx Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 No, no! Beer sucks on hot days. This is particularly true of any ales brewed in Delaware. A Mike's Hard Lemonade would do the trick. Wow, that makes for an easy target...I hope no one changes my words around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Maybe instead of buying $1500 ugly tables and gheyer than peewee chandeliers you could fix the AC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 fix that AC ...you never know when Mr Synder may stop in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 Maybe instead of buying $1500 ugly tables and gheyer than peewee chandeliers you could fix the AC. Maybe instead of taking it in the ass so much you should learn to read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 A Mike's Hard Lemonade would do the trick. Wow, that makes for an easy target...I hope no one changes my words around. And they had the newbie wearing the Shockey jersey in the fantasy football ads dong the commercials for them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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