tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post8005143318781951417..comments2023-11-14T20:29:04.094-08:00Comments on Pearl, Why You Little...: May I Clear Your Plate, Sir?Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05261369905176088917noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-48099964087064997902010-12-09T06:46:11.852-08:002010-12-09T06:46:11.852-08:00I thank God every day that I don't have to wor...I thank God every day that I don't have to work in the restaurant/bar/catering business. My Big Bruddah did it for years, and I have seen the toll it took on his body. He's 52 and on permanent disability. I hate my soul sucking corporate job, but me knees and back luv my comfy chair, and florescent office.Tom G.http://20prospect.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-35850083071923012332010-12-08T06:55:58.180-08:002010-12-08T06:55:58.180-08:00I used to bar mitzvahs in a rich suburb of Kansas ...I used to bar mitzvahs in a rich suburb of Kansas City. The "bonus" was to have lunch after the job was done. I learned what Billy Crystal meant about "the tastelessness of kosher food."Fred Millerhttp://thefredeffect.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-49346931084753981852010-12-08T05:37:19.255-08:002010-12-08T05:37:19.255-08:00You've been served.
I wonder if I could get a...You've been served.<br /><br />I wonder if I could get away with saying that to my kids...Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08342109839956458589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-80868697764715851662010-12-08T01:15:13.645-08:002010-12-08T01:15:13.645-08:00Ah I remember my days as a bartender/waitress..
g...Ah I remember my days as a bartender/waitress.. <br />gotta admit, some of my best one-liners came from those days..<br /><br />Keep on serving girl..you da bomb!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-11502272577591364972010-12-08T00:56:23.283-08:002010-12-08T00:56:23.283-08:00Ah!
You took me back to my teenage days when I wo...Ah!<br /><br />You took me back to my teenage days when I would spend my evenings slopping food onto tables, splashing gravy over the guests and knocking over wine glasses. <br /><br />I learned ALL of the swear word that I use now in those 'greasy spoon' dives.<br /><br />Sweet memories!Symdaddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08953255546935904450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-42040426439413987742010-12-07T21:59:20.441-08:002010-12-07T21:59:20.441-08:00So many spot-on phrases in there that resonate wit...So many spot-on phrases in there that resonate with anyone who has worked in foodservice. The only thing missing was spitting on a plate, wiping it clean and then giving it to the guy who wanted seconds (worst I ever did was pour excess sugar into a guy's coffee.) Great imagery, great post!Lazarushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04546714218677721251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-20857212178158407832010-12-07T18:29:25.521-08:002010-12-07T18:29:25.521-08:00*and once again failing to take notes.*
the story...*and once again failing to take notes.*<br /><br />the story of my life...the best stories, answers and stuff, slip thru my mind like a grey goose martini, dirty, very dry, 3 olives, neat...<br /><br />mebbe it IS time for me to consider a sober life?<br />nah, then i would solve the worlds problems...<br />and have nothing to write about!!!<br /><br />great post a usual. i almost felt i was there...<br /><br />bruce<br /><a href="http://unfilteredstupidityabounds.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">stupid stuff i see and hear</a><br />and<br /><a href="http://bruceejohnsonjadip.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">bruce johnson jadip</a>that guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09171219082208472827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-3165852679314412752010-12-07T17:21:38.247-08:002010-12-07T17:21:38.247-08:00I can almost HEAR you, that's how good you are...I can almost HEAR you, that's how good you are. Dang.Steam Me Up, Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06977888919979444175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-33813052547330874322010-12-07T17:18:11.214-08:002010-12-07T17:18:11.214-08:00Now I kinda wanna see her bruschetta.Now I kinda wanna see her bruschetta.Fragrant Liarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09452052210826471034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-67389665385997504582010-12-07T13:11:30.651-08:002010-12-07T13:11:30.651-08:00Working with people is always an adventure. Sound...Working with people is always an adventure. Sounds like you had a good one. And having friends like that to share stories and drinks is a plus, plus. Hope you have a fun way to spend some of those funds.Leeniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655189620056032790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-8652616416073303552010-12-07T11:11:51.716-08:002010-12-07T11:11:51.716-08:00So I'm collecting titles for a contest idea. ...So I'm collecting titles for a contest idea. A gang of writing pals, short story, and the title is fixed--just the title. I'm kinda tempted to go with "Pass the lube please" but now, NOW I think, "He wanted to see my bruschetta" is in the running...Chantelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10324845550553743658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-76185370473686953512010-12-07T10:54:31.932-08:002010-12-07T10:54:31.932-08:00"He wants to see my bruschetta" should ..."He wants to see my bruschetta" should be someone's email signature. It's gloriously dirty and quite cute at the same time. I may have to work it into today's conversation somewhere just for the hell of it. Hee!<br /><br />And yeah, all that wasted succulent food you could be noshing on. Damn.VEGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07704685920354554043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-28326833803194777122010-12-07T10:01:33.555-08:002010-12-07T10:01:33.555-08:00My feet ache with the memory of waitressing and ba...My feet ache with the memory of waitressing and bar work.<br /><br />So good you had an excellent evening after, even if none of you knew the difference between 1 and 5. :-)Roseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07469442580348062913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-56332932780365191582010-12-07T09:04:25.970-08:002010-12-07T09:04:25.970-08:00I want to know which stories were shouted and whic...I want to know which stories were shouted and which were whispered. And then I want details on the whispered ones.Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752593286034877538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-65424147346383275852010-12-07T08:57:36.098-08:002010-12-07T08:57:36.098-08:00Love those gang signs. How big is that gang during...Love those gang signs. How big is that gang during this season, do you think? Could ya take on the rival cookers gang? "Rumble at 11 in da back alley-bring yer trays-they'll have da spatulas-watch out for der cookin forks!" <br />Maybe there is a gang task force to fight that societal menace......<br />You just get my creative mind going-thanks!<br />And put your feet up, please!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-16399881237603834832010-12-07T08:32:57.201-08:002010-12-07T08:32:57.201-08:00Glad you were able to let loose and relax!Glad you were able to let loose and relax!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03803472040500529682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-33626901221114488112010-12-07T07:46:45.461-08:002010-12-07T07:46:45.461-08:00Beer and a hot bath often helps my bad back.Beer and a hot bath often helps my bad back.Oilfield Trashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00527580828815598952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-9150034521178189602010-12-07T07:31:20.142-08:002010-12-07T07:31:20.142-08:00Aw, thanks, Simply! I was raised to be a contribu...Aw, thanks, Simply! I was raised to be a contributor to society.Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05261369905176088917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-23385084077119824832010-12-07T07:26:41.613-08:002010-12-07T07:26:41.613-08:00Tis the season for serving I spose. .... and cash....Tis the season for serving I spose. .... and cash... LOL<br /><br />My side work is in a little building all alone cranking handles and making chips all weekend. It does make the ole dogs bark. <br /><br />You are a tough ole girl.Simply Suthernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13057516546779066925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-33974056622983688532010-12-07T07:17:26.608-08:002010-12-07T07:17:26.608-08:00I got an aching back, too! :-) ... and cash...I got an aching back, too! :-) ... and cash...Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05261369905176088917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-53477917688299891592010-12-07T07:14:37.391-08:002010-12-07T07:14:37.391-08:00you got grit, sugar! xoxoxyou got grit, sugar! xoxoxsavannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310843901371718758noreply@blogger.com