Mike wrote --

Although we won't be able to this year, due to COVID, my mother and I
usually go out to eat Chinese on Christmas.

Working in security since 1994 I can only recall a handful of times I
didn't work on Christmas Day (as well as New Years, Thanksgiving, etc).
Many places are closed and require extra coverage. Generally married
people get dibs on the day off since they have family and friends. We single people have no friends or family. :)
With me Thanksgiving/Christmas are movable feast days, and generally celebrated a day before or after.
Joe
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JOE MACKEY wrote to MIKE POWELL <=-

With me Thanksgiving/Christmas are movable feast days, and generally celebrated a day before or after.

My wife and I stopped going out on Valentine's day. Much better to go
out a day before or after.

Last Valentine's day my wife and I went out on the day, we had
reservations at a restaurant we liked. I'd requested a booth and
instead ended up with a high-top table situated in the bar, with
people standing over the table, holding beers and talking loudly.
What kind of guy goes to a bar with his friends on Valentine's day?
These guys. Loud, boorish talkers.

We asked to be reseated, and the hostess blamed Opentable for them
not honoring my request, reminded me that the request is just that,
and went on. We suggested that we'd wait for a booth and were told
that wouldn't be fair to the people that were getting a booth.

We left, and by this time the restaurant I'd thought about as a
second option had later seating available. Went to a wine bar nearby
for a drink and had a wonderful dinner.

I understand the desire to make as much money as possible, but
when restaurants pack people in on an occasion that is more about
intimacy and being with your party than any other, it's time to
lighten up.



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Joe,

Many places are closed and require extra coverage. Generally
married people get dibs on the day off since they have family and
friends. We single people have no friends or family. :)

Sometimes, it's better that way.

With me Thanksgiving/Christmas are movable feast days, and generally celebrated a day before or after.

I'll do all mine in the microwave, with:

1) A Hungry Man Turkey Dinner
2) Macaroni And Cheese
3) Wild Rice
4) Cornbread Dressing
5) Peas and Carrots
6) Dinner Rolls
7) Lemon Meringue or Key Lime Pie

All Washed down with flavored water. I will then be ready to hibernate
the rest of the week. <G>

Daryl

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