May 2nd, 2012, otherwise known as Dos de Mayo. Or…Tequila/Mexican Dinner night at Moonstones. 11AM I commit to overseeing/attending the dinner, for the food and company, but no drinking. (When you own restaurants, it is important to set such limits…or EVERY night is a reason to drink) 11:30am Email from GM saying we are sold out for the dinner 11:50am Text message from a friend asking to add 3 more to the tequila dinner 12:30pm Text message from a different friend asking to add one more to the tequila dinner 1:15pm Text message from friend #1 informing that 2 have dropped out, “net add one” 2:50pm Email from GM stating that the restaurant is completely booked, besides the tequila dinner being ever so slightly overbooked. 3:15pm I pick up from my sister-in-laws, Spunky –my miniature shnauzer–who she has been peeing “old man pee” on their carpets while I was away 4:00pm Drop off Spunky, look for something Mexican to wear that is not “tacky”
4:15pm Unsuccessful. 5:00pm Text message–“maybe one more for the Tequila dinner. Is that ok?” 6:00pm 12 people arrive at the restaurant “A table for 12. We are from PUMA” 6:02pm The 12 people are seated at the table reserved for “PUMA”. 6:15pm The restaurant is PACKED, standing room only. All seats taken. 6:30pm 12 people walk in and state “We have a reservation for 12 under PUMA” 6:35pm General manager explains the mix up–and the reservation for 12 has no table, but “we will seat you as soon as possible” 6:36pm 10 people are understanding, “that guy” asks for free drinks, and the one “lady” who made the reservation glares menacingly at management–and keeps stare going for the next two hours. 6:45pm Displaced group is seated, given many complimentary appetizers, a round of free drinks, way too many apologies, and over the top attentive service. 7:00pm A “walk in group of “20 to 30” looks for seating. Or service. 7:15pm The walk in group… walks out. 8:00pm “She” is STILL staring at management, or ignoring attempts to be attentive and helpful–what’s the word I am looking for here…? 8:01pm I fantasize about grabbing “she” by the back of the shirt and walking her to the door, with a final kick in the… 8:15pm The food at the dinner is delicious…and I wonder why I committed to not drinking. 10:00pm I observe all of the people who have been drinking at the tequila dinner, having a great time of course, but am satisfied with my decision. 11:00pm Catching up on American Idol.
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