Am now back up on the net after a busy week and a drill weekend.
Speaking of which, here’s a story I have to relate, and if any of those involved are reading, well, all I can say is thank you.
This past friday four of us Marine reservists were having lunch in West Palm Beach, Florida, in preparation for an afternoon training meeting. The place was full, we were absorbed with our own matters. We took no notice of anyone around us.
We asked the waitress for the check and she took her time coming back. While she was gone, the table next to us got up and left. The waitress came back a few minutes later and said, “The people at that table paid your check.”
What?? They’re gone! We can’t say thanks!
“I know,” she said, “they didn’t want me to tell you until they had left. They didn’t want to make a big deal out of it.”
I’m ashamed to say that we took so little notice of them. Were they three or four? All ladies? No, I think there was one guy. Honestly, I can’t say for sure.
So, whover you are, know that four humbled Marines would like to say thanks.
hey Sir….
it was me!
Don’t worry, you can pay me back when I’m in DC next month :)
Done that more than once for wet behind the ears e-nothings transferring through DFW or some other such airport… Worth the $20 or so just to see the smiles.
I’ve had a similar experience. My wife and I were having an anniversiary dinner at a nice restaurant. I was running late from drill and had to meet her there without going home to change first. Same story: asked for the check, but the waiter told us the folks at the next table who had just left took care of it. And it’s very common for folks to come up and thank me when they see me in uniform.
I started reading the old Officer’s Club blog before I even knew it was written by Keydets, and I’ve been a regular reader of OPFOR since. Keep up the good work!
Bill
I’ve had a similar experience. My wife and I were having an anniversiary dinner at a nice restaurant. I was running late from drill and had to meet her there without going home to change first. Same story: asked for the check, but the waiter told us the folks at the next table who had just left took care of it. And it’s very common for folks to come up and thank me when they see me in uniform.
I started reading the old Officer’s Club blog before I even knew it was written by Keydets, and I’ve been a regular reader of OPFOR since. Keep up the good work!
Bill
thanks Bill!
Any and all VMI men are welcome.
Well, everyone is welcome.
But VMI men in particular.