Stupid Clam Chowder

*Ok, so last Monday at work I had an IDIOT of a customer who actually argued with me about our Clam Chowder of all things. The is how it went...*

C=Customer
M=Me


C- " What's your soup of the day?''
M- '' Roasted Garlic and Tomato''
C- '' But you have clam chowder too right?''
M- ''Yes sir that's right''
C- ''Is that Boston or New England Clam Chowder?''
M- '' Actually sir it's Manhattan Clam Chowder, Boston and New England are the same thing''
C- '' I've never heard of Manhattan Clam Chowder!''
M- '' Sir, Manhattan Clam Chowder is the 'red' while New England Clam Chowder is the 'white' "
C-''Oh! Well I've never heard it like that before''
M- *growing increasingly annoyed*''Well regardless sir, it's the 'red' clam chowder that we serve"
C- ''Ok, I'll try a bowl of that''

*Now keep in mind he also has his daughter with him who must be all of 12 years old witnessing this..which is too bad really seeing as though I'm going to school her father in just a moment*

M- *places bowl of clam chowder on table* "There you are sir''
C-"This is your Clam Chowder?"
M-" Yes sir it is"
C- *stirring the soup* " I don't see any clams"
M- "It is our chowder sir, I assure you"
C-"It looks like it might be your other soup..that tomato one"
M-"We just served our last bowl of our tomato to that table over there sir"
C-"Oh.."
M-"I'll be back to check on you"

*At this time I wander around checking on my other tables watching until he finally takes a bite*

M-"How does it taste?"
C- "All I can taste is tomato, you're absolutely sure this is the clam chowder?"
M- *I am this point I'm ready to just take the bowl of soup away from him and let him starve* "Sir, it is our Clam Chowder. The reason you're tasting tomato is because red clam chowder uses TOMATO in it's base along with fish stock, where as white clam chowder uses an almost cream-like base with fish stock. The red is red because it contains TOMATO where the white is white because it does NOT. I can also smell the 'fishiness' of the soup which tells me that it is in fact clam chowder. Not to mention I've been serving it at this restaurant for over 4 years now, so I think I'd know the difference between CLAM CHOWDER and any of our other soups''

*At this time his daughter is looking at me weird...maybe it's because steam is blowing out my ears from pure and utter frustration, and her father is looking at me rather amused, I smile and walk away. I don't go back to the table for the rest of their meal, and when I do I clear his daughter's plates but leave his empty bowl in front of him. That'll get the message across! Nothing like passive-aggressive tendencies! *sigh* and when he goes to the front to pay I don't help him, I make my manager help him. I was NOT having yet another conversation about our soup selection! My manage hands me the mans debit slip and I am surprised to see he has left me $4.00 on a $20.00 bill. I laugh and smile to myself. Some people PISS ME OFF! *

Barenaked Ladies

Megan and I wen to see the Barenaked Ladies in concert on Wednesday the 31st. It was an amazing show! They are such great performers and I would go back and see them in a heartbeat. On top of being amazing musicians they are absolutly halarious. I would suggest them to anyone who feels like they want to be entertained. Steve and Ed have such extraordinary voices, and I was very impressed with the range of Steve's voice. He can hit some notes let me tell you! Here's some shots that Megan got! Pretty sweet!!

WOW

I can't believe a month has gone by since I've last posted. Life has been pretty insane. Christmas blew in with storm after storm, and left basically the same way. Nicholas was spoiled as usual, which he LOVED, and we get to find spots for all of his new toys..easier said then done I assure you. Here are some Holiday pics...Enjoy!

No longer for you

A friend of mine who shall remain nameless recently got dumped (you know who you are) listening to him talk about it brought back feelings from my past. Of breaking up. Of saying good bye. It inspired this...

I guess it must be over
Over it must be
I guess I was just too blinded by love
That I didn't want to see
That you never really wanted me
Why oh why couldn't I separate
My feeling for you from reality
The reality that we could never be
Together
Forever
Apart is what we are now
Separate
Distant
Is the real reality
I see it now
As clear as a bell
I guess you just can never tell
I thought I could
Look how hard I fell
But that's it, no more
My poor heart is shattered
Like a sheet in the wind it is raw and tattered
I'm empty and used
Cold and abused
I feel nothing anymore
My heart keeps beating
No longer for you

Just Friends

I think that I've messed up
I don't know what to do
You say that you love me
But I just don't believe you

I guessed I just pushed to hard
But can you really blame me?
I've always loved you so
I thought that you could save me

I'm sorry I guess I was wrong
I wont make that mistake again
After all this heartache I give up
Maybe we'll still be friends

Victoria Trip

This weekend, Nicholas my Dad and I went to Victoria to visit my Nana ( Nicholas' GREAT-Nana). I hadn't seen Nana since last June and she hadn't seen Nicholas since last Christmas, so I figured it was time for a trip. What I didn't count on was being caught in a snowstorm! We woke up Sunday morning to a blizzard outside our hotel room! It was crazy! I haven't seen it snow like that in years! So we stayed an extra night, bunking at my Aunts two bedroom appartment in Esquimalt. NOT the most roomy of accomidations let me tell you. Many a time in the 24 hour period we were there, we walked the halls with Nicholas so he could burn off some of his endless energy. I only wish I had 1/2 the energy he does..

We decided at 12:00 noon today that it was time to forge ahead and see how far we could get. We made it home after five..yes five..hours of stressful highway driving. Some people shouldn't be allowed out of their homes when it snows! Ugh! Anywho..me being the genius I am forgot my camera! My Dad did bring his though, and did get a few shots of the snow..although I have to wait for him to e-mail me the pictures. I will post them as soon as I get them. So glad to be home!

The New Begining

One of my best friends recently had a very bad relationship experience. It inspired my to write this. She is such a strong woman who I know will put this behind her.

Setting up the dominos
Just to have them knocked down
All the while, a smile on my face
God forbid I frown
Why can't you see it hurts me
I wish you'd just let go
Why do you pretend you love me
When we both know it's not so
Please just let me be
Don't break my heart again
You had your chance it's over now
I thought you were my friend
I'll say my final goodbye
Tomorrow I will leave
To a place where you cannot hurt me
And at peace I'll finally be
'Good-bye my love, good-bye' I'll cry
As I walk away
Don't you dare stop me this time
For you don't have a say
I am too good for your games
No matter what you think
My heart weighs heavy, it's time to go
Like a scooner it will sink, if I don't
On my journy I must go
By myself, my head held high
I am my own person now
I am free of your lies.