I’ll Have Fries With That

“His nibs is late, and there’s only one seat at the bar, Dan.”

“That’s OK, Cheryl. I’ll snag that table in the corner.”

“Want me to bring you a beer?”

“Yes, Corona please.”

“What the heck are you doing at a table?”

“The bar is full, unless you want to sit in my lap.”

“The bar is full? The bar is never full.”

“OK Yogi.”

“Huh?”

“Yogi Berra once said: ‘nobody goes there anymore, it’s too crowded’“

“What if we don’t get Cheryl?”

“Relax. I already saw Cheryl, she’s bringing me a beer as we speak.”

“Bringing – you – a – beer. How nice. I don’t suppose you ordered anything for me.”

“I never know with you. Is it wine? Bourbon? Beer? Plus all that other stuff you ask for. You’re too much trouble.”

“Hey there, good to see that you made it. Here’s your Corona, Dan. Fresh lime, no glass but an intriguing coaster.”

“Thanks Cheryl, I…”

“…I believe she addressed me first.”

“By all means.”

“I’ll have a glass of Mieomi.”

“See, I told you she’d find us.”

“I still prefer sitting at the bar.”

“As do I, but we can’t always get what we want.”

“Speaking of that, would you mind switching seats?”

“Why?”

“I don’t like facing the wall.”

“You’re not facing the wall, you’re facing me.”

“Yes, but beyond you is the wall. Can we switch?”

“I wouldn’t mind, but I can see two TVs from here, and they both have Olympic sports on. The only TV you can see has Katie Couric.”

“We don’t come here to watch TV, we come here to talk. It would be easier if you switched.”

“Here’s your wine, and your assorted side glasses.”

“Geeze, Cheryl – you scared me!”

“I’m sorry. I thought you knew I’d be coming back with the wine – you – ordered.”

“I did, it’s just that I didn’t see you…”

“Here, take my seat.”

“Thanks.”

“You’re welcome. I’m sure it’s easier than listening to the explanation.”

“You said ‘two TVs showing Olympic sports’… They both have Curling on.”

“Curling is an Olympic sport.”

“I know, but it takes so long,”

“It’s faster than the Cross-Country skiing.”

“Not by…quick, get your beer. Get your beer, let’s go, let’s go.”

“Huh?”

“Follow me. Quick!”

“What are you guys doing?”

“Those two people left, I want these seats.”

“Well, you could let me clean up first.”

“Don’t worry, he has to make two trips to bring all the paraphernalia that goes with his Bourbon.”

“Well, I don’t like people sitting in other people’s messes. Lift your beer so I can wipe under there.”

“You make it sound like the scene of an ax murder, Cheryl. One glass, one napkin, and curiously, two credit card slips.”

“Why are two credit card slips curious?”

“When I came in, they were pawing all over each other. I wasn’t sure they needed two stools, let alone separate checks.”

“They’re not really together. That’s all I’m saying. You look like you’re ready for another beer. And, if you don’t mind, I’m going to get you a new glass of ice and a new snifter of seltzer, these are sitting in a puddle.”

“And a new glass of Bourbon?”

“Nice try. I’ll assume the alcohol will kill any germs.”

“Nothing ventured…”

“Cheryl, I just noticed this coaster. Is it here? On tap?”

“Yes, after over a year of asking, Naughty Nurse Amber is on tap.”

“I think I can switch for this round.”

“Oh my God, the same two teams are still curling.”

“There are two ‘ends’ to go.”

“Two ends, eight stones, two teams…how much do they think we can take? Cheryl, I need more Bourbon.”

“You want to switch to Katie?”

“No. I want to see the men’s downhill.”

“That starts tonight at eight o’clock. We can’t drink that long.”

“We ustacould.”

“Ha – that’s true.”

“You boys want any food?”

“I’m going to take some wings to go, Cheryl.”

“And fries at the end?”

“Yes, thanks.”

“What does she mean ‘at the end?’ “

“Once the wings are done, they toss in an order of fries.”

“Why wait?”

“So they’re as hot as possible when I leave.”

“How big a difference can that make.”

“Big.”

“He’s right, it makes a big difference. Otherwise, they put the fries in right away.”

“So you’re in this with him Cheryl?”

“I’m in it with his wife, she’s pretty sweet and the fries are for her.”

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This visit to the bar was inspired by Linda G. Hill’s Stream of Consciousness Saturday prompt:

“Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is ‘his/her(s).’ Use one, use both, bonus points if you start your post with one and end with the other. Have fun!”

I was going to include “You can’t always get what you want” but that song is over 7 minutes long. I decided to add Jefferson Airplane – “White Rabbit” because it was the next song up. I watched that video, I don’t think the song is hypothetical.

The gallery includes some photos from my daily commute, a little rainy weather and the usual suspects. See Cheryl’s latest post here.