Today was Boss’s Day.  It’s not something that I usually celebrate because there’s no “employee day” and I’m a little bitter abou that.  But, this year, one of the workers wanted to honor our boss.  Cheddar’s wouldn’t accept reservations because our party was too large (12).  Ah, it’s not that big of a deal, right?  They usually take forever, anyhow.  Someone took some initiative and booked us a table at O’Charlies.

12:00 - Arrive.  My group is the last one there.

12:15 - I wonder where the waitress is…

12:20 - Our orders are finally taken.  Looks like we’re ready to go.

12:35 - The rolls are gone.  There is no other food to sustain us…some of us most likely won’t make it out alive.

12:45 - All of the jokes about waiting have been used.  One guy has resorted to making his straw into a musical instrument.  Everyone silently wishes that a light fixture will drop on his head.

12:50 - Food arrives

12:51 - Food has been eaten.  The wait for the check begins.  Small talk has dissolved and people find things on the wall to look at in order to avoid eye contact.

1:00 - Still waiting on the checks…still avoiding eye contact.

1:10 - Checks arive.  Could the end of this be near?

1:20 - No, it could not.

1:30 - Finally….freedom!  An hour and a half for lunch.  If this weren’t boss’s day, I’d feel really bad about charging the time to work.