I visited Son at work today while running some errands down town. Son works at a food establishment (a step above fast food but not sit down and get waited on either) that I've patronized for years. Most of the workers are high school and college students so there's a pretty steady turnover.
One of his co-workers is gay. I don't care. He's a nice kid and we've always chatted back and forth when I've visited.
I walked in today and our conversation went like this...
Him: How are you?
Me: Any better and I couldn't stand it. (general smiles all around)
Him: Hey! I dreamed about you last night! We went to Home Depot together.
Me: Did I buy anything?
Him: I don't know...in my dream I knew we went together and talked briefly but then I woke up.
Me: Well, I need a table saw so make sure I get one of those next time.
Him: smiles, laughs, goes back to waiting on customers
I mentioned to Son later on that it was kind of awkward knowing what to say when a gay guy says he's dreaming about you. He said that the same guy kept hitting him on the butt with a hat when they were working today.
I'm just glad that all the special attention wasn't just for me.
Posted by bbarton at April 29, 2005 12:18 PMAnd i suppose it's still illegal to apply steel bear traps to semi-strangers in your district?
Posted by: anan on April 29, 2005 02:58 PMGoes to show that the old adage:
"Saws are safer than hats"
is true.
Thanks, Lu. I have to say that it is more fun catching women when they throw themselves in my direction. ;)
Bear traps...they are allowed but only for total strangers, Anan.
Truer words were never spoken, Caroline.
Posted by: Bob on April 29, 2005 03:26 PMI worked in the restaurant business for years. Everyone is either gay, an alcoholic or mentally ill. Well, I'm not gay, not that there's anything wrong with that.
If you knew what went on in restaurants behind the scenes, you would NEVER eat out again!
Annie's right, but I will add 'lecherous womanizer' to the mix. Some of the best catfights I've ever witnessed were while I worked in restaurants. Those gay guys can be so vicious! Today's story was an inspiration, too.
Posted by: Jim on April 29, 2005 11:14 PMWell, fortunately, they prepare your food right in front of you at this place. LOL
Catfights? That would make it a more interesting dining experience for sure!
Posted by: Bob on April 30, 2005 09:31 AMClearly you should ration the time you spend in public, Bob. That charisma and personal attractiveness thing you've got going just shouldn't be unleashed in open areas without some restrictions. People are just drawn to you, in waves, in herds, in vast numbers: can't you see the potential for creating chaotic social disturbances? Please. Have mercy. Restrict yourself.
Posted by: Deirdre on May 2, 2005 11:49 PMI know, Deirdre! Thank God there's an ocean or two between us, eh? ;)
Posted by: Bob on May 3, 2005 07:28 AM
This speaks volumes about your hotness. Not only do the women shamelessy throw themselves at you, but it's obvious that when a man dreams of sharing a visit with you at the local Home Depot, he clearly wants you as well.
Posted by: lu on April 29, 2005 02:25 PM