lasercowboy ([info]lasercowboy) wrote,

the times they are a changin'

Hmmmm well, what to say? I never know who i can bitch about here.... obviously my LJ friends are *lovely* and hence require no bitchage, but you never know who's reading these things... people seem to find out about them.... anyway, gah!

we had a party/barbeque yesterday. ok the weather wasn't great, but it didn't dampen our spirits any! hell no! a good time was had by all. such stallions of the bristol population as [info]boyzici and [info]alphabetzoo were in attendence, along with my boyf James, my landlord Nigel and many other friends. The day was jolly good fun - i had just the right amount of food and drink throughout the day to be pleasantly pissed and full the whole time! There were some mildly annoying and some just plain rude people there, but i shall not go so low as to name names, i'm sure everyone has their own take on matters, and a general good time was had so i shall be quiet.

tonight is the fortnightly film night, whereby Nigel, [info]boyzici and myself entertain oneanother in turns by choosing a film and cooking dinner. i've not chosen a meal (although it may well be bbq reheats) although i have chosen the film. im going to show Sin City... which i saw when it came out at the cinema and i loved. I think they'll like it... it's very dark and quite powerful, but excellent.

in other news, i still don't have a job. i've got a trial run (so they can see if they want to employ me) at Howard's restaurant which is literally at the end of my street, waiting on tables next thursday evening. will be interesting, although i have to admit i'm a little terrified. any hints would be gladly accepted! :)

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[info]alphabetzoo

July 25 2005, 09:34:54 UTC 6 years ago

Do a friends only posting and bitch! Spill it, you know you want to ;)

[info]lasercowboy

July 25 2005, 09:44:34 UTC 6 years ago

hmmm i could, but these things have a way of coming out. there were just some people who i thought were a little rude is all! nothing heavy.... nuff said! did you have a good time? i'm glad you were backed up as you wished - hopefully the evil one will meet a sticky (and not chocolatey) end!

[info]alphabetzoo

July 25 2005, 09:47:38 UTC 6 years ago

Yeah I really enjoyed it - hope I wasn't too quiet, since I felt a bit under the weather.

[info]boyzici

July 25 2005, 09:52:03 UTC 6 years ago

Oooh, who were the annoying people? I am intrigued? Was it Matt and co?

As for waiting tips - keep the chefs on your good side, write every order down, have a clear system about which table has ordered what.

[info]lasercowboy

July 25 2005, 11:27:34 UTC 6 years ago

have you waited before then? i'd be interested to hear your experiences and how you order things in your mind :)

[info]boyzici

July 25 2005, 11:37:47 UTC 6 years ago

Yep, I spent 8 months living in a hotel and I paid my way doing anything and everything including waiting on tables.

I was never very good at it. I dont have much knowledge to share besides beware of the chefs. They are evil people.

[info]lasercowboy

July 25 2005, 11:38:43 UTC 6 years ago

i've heard this - that they tend to get a little stressed... i shall learn to duck frying pans quickly :P

[info]boyzici

July 25 2005, 11:50:54 UTC 6 years ago

duck frying pans quickly

So when a quacker gets cooked it hastily looks from side to side ?

*gets coat*

[info]boyzici

July 25 2005, 11:53:19 UTC 6 years ago

Oh err other tips, know what the kitchen has run out of on the menu. Learn the specials. Dont keep bugging tables by asking if everything is ok. Once they ask for the bill, make sure they get it pronto. Have a cloth with you in case you need to carry hot plates. Learn how to carry two plates in one hand (I can show you tonight if you like).

[info]alphabetzoo

July 25 2005, 11:58:04 UTC 6 years ago

there is nothing in that paragraph suitable for a double entendre, damn you!

[info]lasercowboy

July 25 2005, 11:59:12 UTC 6 years ago

"once they ask for the bill, make sure they get it pronto."

and bring the bill quickly as well :P

you just have to look harder!

[info]boyzici

July 25 2005, 12:01:06 UTC 6 years ago

Hehe, Dr T is clearly faltering in his old age.

[info]boyzici

July 25 2005, 11:59:52 UTC 6 years ago

Ooops, I'm slipping. Sorry.

[info]magnetron_red

July 25 2005, 19:13:57 UTC 6 years ago

Hmmm

I am back running my sisters restaurant some weekends, but as my puddies are ill...10 days and I can start to wean them! Yes I shall come and see you in bristol when my little babies are healthy! We should set a date in august/sept. Can't be the bank holiday weekend as i am at Infest again (yes its been THAT long)
You shall find employment, its hard but you have had expereince! I want to see Sin City, as Jessica Alba is so Gorgeous. I want to be her.(physically and financially, metally I am fine with me)..I went to see Fantastc 4 also, and fancy the flame guy. I have not been out much :(

[info]boyzici

July 26 2005, 08:53:43 UTC 6 years ago

Re: Hmmm

and fancy the flame guy

He is rather fit.

Have you seen him in Cellular? (His name is Chris Evans btw, which is ironic if you factor in his flame hair)

[info]magnetron_red

July 28 2005, 18:39:13 UTC 6 years ago

Nope

I don't usually do any research, and I will want someone lese next week! ( I DO have my regulars though, Johnny D, Hugh Jackman...)
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