Post by RumiDude on Jan 27, 2023 21:42:43 GMT -8
In 2019 I went on a backpacking trip into the Grand Canyon with four others which included zeke , jazzmom , and BigLoad . It was an exhilarating experience. The last day was hectic as we climbed out of the Canyon and discovered we had a limited time to get to the nice restaurant for our resurvations. We had no time to shower or anything, just rush. We reached the restaurant in time and had a fantastic meal. I mean an over-the-top delicious meal with good conversation, laughter, great service*, and overall satisfaction.
* I put an asterisk with the great service because there was one thing that did go wrong. Let me explain. When we arrived, BigLoad and I assured we were there for the reservation while Zeke parked the car. With reservation confirmed, I excused myself to go to the toilet. While there I gave myself a thorough washing because I still had all the dust and funk of nine days in the GC. When I finished I joined the BigLoad and Zeke who were already seated in the dining room. Almost immediately Jazzmom and Theresa arrived and then we chatted and ordered our meals. I don't even remember what it was I ordered. Anyway, BigLoad excused himself and went to wash up. While he was away, our food and drink began to arrive. They playced a big salad in fromnt of me and I thought to myself, "wow, I didn't realize my meal included a salad", but I started in on it. Then Bigload arrived back from the toilet, sans a bit of sweat and GC sand and dust. Nobody said anything but I think Jazzmom did ask me how my salad was. It was wonderful and tasty as anything.
Now for the end of the story ... I am not sure when it first dawned on me, but eventually I remember that BigLoad had ordered a salad and never got it. I was given his salad instead and he never said anything, because he's a true gentleman and all around nice guy. So Now nearly four years later, I come here to fess up and apologize for eating his salad.
What's my excuse? Well we were tired. And we had been rushed just to get to the Restaurant on time and save our reservations. And I am in general an absent minded doofuss. I suppose I should have apologized earlier but dang, its kinda embarrassing. But here I am NOW, I am sorry and apologize for eating your salad, BigLoad . I have to tell you, it was really tasty.
I suppose I now need to go on another trip with BigLoad and make sure I buy him a hefty yet elegant meal before and after the trip. And it should include a wonderful salad. Taking suggestions on what trip that should be.
Rumi~the salad~Dude
EDIT: The restaurant is the El Tovar Dining Room. It is Rumi recommended.
* I put an asterisk with the great service because there was one thing that did go wrong. Let me explain. When we arrived, BigLoad and I assured we were there for the reservation while Zeke parked the car. With reservation confirmed, I excused myself to go to the toilet. While there I gave myself a thorough washing because I still had all the dust and funk of nine days in the GC. When I finished I joined the BigLoad and Zeke who were already seated in the dining room. Almost immediately Jazzmom and Theresa arrived and then we chatted and ordered our meals. I don't even remember what it was I ordered. Anyway, BigLoad excused himself and went to wash up. While he was away, our food and drink began to arrive. They playced a big salad in fromnt of me and I thought to myself, "wow, I didn't realize my meal included a salad", but I started in on it. Then Bigload arrived back from the toilet, sans a bit of sweat and GC sand and dust. Nobody said anything but I think Jazzmom did ask me how my salad was. It was wonderful and tasty as anything.
Now for the end of the story ... I am not sure when it first dawned on me, but eventually I remember that BigLoad had ordered a salad and never got it. I was given his salad instead and he never said anything, because he's a true gentleman and all around nice guy. So Now nearly four years later, I come here to fess up and apologize for eating his salad.
What's my excuse? Well we were tired. And we had been rushed just to get to the Restaurant on time and save our reservations. And I am in general an absent minded doofuss. I suppose I should have apologized earlier but dang, its kinda embarrassing. But here I am NOW, I am sorry and apologize for eating your salad, BigLoad . I have to tell you, it was really tasty.
I suppose I now need to go on another trip with BigLoad and make sure I buy him a hefty yet elegant meal before and after the trip. And it should include a wonderful salad. Taking suggestions on what trip that should be.
Rumi~the salad~Dude
EDIT: The restaurant is the El Tovar Dining Room. It is Rumi recommended.