Sunday is Junior's birthday. He is going to be 44 years old. We decided to celebrate his birthday tonight, because he will be working on a car over the weekend. The kids were out of school today (teacher workday) so when Junior got off at 1, we headed out. We had to pay a few bills, and then we were going to eat out.It's kind of our tradition that the birthday boy (or girl) gets to pick where they want to eat on their special day. Junior couldn't decide where to go, so we drove aimlessly towards Gaffney (SC). When we got there, he decided that he wanted to eat at a fish camp in Shelby (NC) that he used to go to as a kid. I love riding in the car, so the 40 minutes it took us to get there didn't bother me, but the kids were getting restless. We finally get there, and go in.
It was so expensive! We spent more than I had planned, but it was for his birthday, so it's all good. The food was great - except for my calabash chicken. Now, for those of you who have never heard of a fish camp (I didn't until I moved down south) it is basically just a seafood restaurant. The girls and I ate chicken because we don't eat fish, and Junior and Ryan had fish. My chicken was chewy (not good at all) so the waitress brought me a different type, and it was 100 times better.
Let me tell you about our waitress. She was the sweetest old lady I have met in a while. While we were ordering, Junior was debating getting the oyster stew (ewww...), and I told him to go ahead and get it because it was his birthday. The waitress asked how old he was, and he said 21 and holding. She laughed and said that when you get to be her age, you love telling people how old you are, because it is an accomplishment. (she will be 70 in April) She told us her name, and asked what Junior's was, then walked off to put our order in.
Not two minutes later, the manager announces over the intercom that everyone in the restaurant wish Junior a happy birthday. I thought he was going to die! Everyone seated nearby of course wished him a happy birthday...but it gets better.
This guy:
came to our table and sang happy birthday to him! The kids and I were laughing so hard! It was great! Junior vowed never to go out with us in public again. I still hold to the fact that i didn't tell them to do any of that. It was all our 70 year old waitresses idea.
I also told Junior that from now on, where ever we go, I am going to casually mention that it is his birthday, just to see what happens.!
I also told Junior that from now on, where ever we go, I am going to casually mention that it is his birthday, just to see what happens.!
6 comments:
This is a riot! I can imagine my Amoeba dying, so I know just how your Junior felt.
LOLOL...Happy Birthday to Junior!
How FUN that was!
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That was funny! The first year Frank and I were together, he took me to this Italian restaurant in the Bronx where his family always went. It was a little, hole-in-the-wall type of place with the best food. After dinner, they shut out ALL of the lights and the entire place sang happy birthday to me! I was mortified at the time, but it's a great memory! Tell Junior happy birthday from me!
What an awesome birthday! That sounds like a great restaurant! too bad it is too expensive to go back to often
What a fun night for Junior's birthday! Happy birthday, Junior!
Sounds like so much fun! And we don't call them fish camps in Texas, just seafood restaurants. I love some good seafood! Happy birthday Junior! We're the same age.
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