We want a round table!

[greensinestro]

Another episode at Applesbee's this past Sunday. Four elderly people came in (why do they always travel in fours?), and when the manager started to direct them toward a table, they all spoke in unison, "We want one of those round tables!" The manager looked around and then said, "I'm sorry, but we don't have any available at the moment." Instead of saying "OK", they again said, "We want a round table, not one of these square ones!" Again, the manager said she was sorry, but none were available.

Well, it got to where it went on and finally she had to tell them, "I'm sorry, but other customers are sitting at those tables, and we cannot force them to leave." Now, nobody actually said this to the manager, but I am certain this is what they were implying. Not one of these people said they would wait for one of those tables to clear. It was as if they wanted to be sat down, but wanted the manager to throw out customers at one of these tables.

To me, eating out is supposed to be a pleasant experience, and it is pleasant when you have good service, kids that behave, etc. For these people, it is pleasant to them only when they cause trouble and get their way with it.

[AirHostess]

Maybe they were scared they would injure themselves on the scary pointy corner of the square table?

[poofy_puff]

..and on all the other mean scary tables with right angles in the place.

[sportsmom]

When everyone from my work goes out we request a round table if we can get one, but there are usually 6-10 of us and it's just easier to talk to everyone without yelling in someone else's ear if you have a round table.

Of course, we don't get snotty about it and take whatever we can get if there are no round tables for us.

What a bunch of loons.

[BaristaTrav]

A good song about old farts in Delray Beach.. courtesy of Neil Rogers:

http://sounds1.neilrogers.com/sounds/bonr1992/16.m3u

[DGoddessChardonnay]

Let me guess here: They were the ancient ruins of what was once King Arthur's Knights of the Round Table?

Even if they were, sounds like they all needed a nap really bad.

[wagegoth]

Another episode at Applesbee's this past Sunday. Four elderly people came in (why do they always travel in fours?)

One to work the pedals, one to turn the steering wheel, one to watch ahead and one to watch behind.

[greensinestro]

One to work the pedals, one to turn the steering wheel, one to watch ahead and one to watch behind.

So, that's why I always see them in their cars around Palm Beach like that!

[thehippie777]

Sometimes I wonder about our precious aged citizens...cuz they are very EW when the think they have the right to be. I don't know if they consider themselves gold because of the age or just allowed to do whatever because they have lived awhile longer then some & believe they deserve something for it.

They should know: You get to live! That is your only gift. Here is your pointy table, may it somehow turn round for you.

[crazylegs]

"We want one of those round tables!"

And I want a tall,leggy blonde (female) nurse, so we're both dissapointed then really!

[blas]

And I want a personal stripper to be here for every time I get that itchin feelin, but I know that's just not in the cards. Deal with it.

[cinema guy]

And I want a personal stripper to be here for every time I get that itchin feelin,

I volunteer! I'm not a professional or anything, but I'll do my best.

[blas]

Well I do have a birthday coming up in 2 months..........

There's just one thing.........will you wear fuzzy antlers and be a reindeer and get in the sleigh and let me whip you?

[Music Mo-Gal]

Maybe they expected your manager to get a round table from "the back". Or maybe they wanted you to build one for them right there on the spot. Or run out and buy one.

[cinema guy]

There's just one thing.........will you wear fuzzy antlers and be a reindeer and get in the sleigh and let me whip you?

Ah damn, I'm allergic to fuzzy antlers.