On 7/18/2014 11:05 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>
> "Earl" > wrote in message
> ...
>> jmcquown wrote:
>>> On 7/18/2014 3:41 PM, Gary wrote:
>>>> Really? It was just an innocent question. I wasn't about to judge her
>>>> for her answer. I've never eaten at a restaurant alone and I was just
>>>> wondering if she did.
>>>>
>>>> G.
>>>>
>>> As a matter of fact, I did. I've eaten alone in restaurants many
>>> times; it's nothing new nor is there anything odd about it.
>>>
>>> I remember one particular time around 1990 I went out on my lunch
>>> break to a little bistro. There was a couple in line ahead of me.
>>> The hostess tried to group me with them. Table for three? They
>>> looked at each other, then at me. We sort of chuckled and shook our
>>> heads. So then it was just me. She assumed someone was joining me.
>>> When I said no she was incredulous. ONE?! Yes, one! People do it
>>> all the time. And yes, I had a book with me.
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>> And you make fun of Julie.
>
(sorry to piggyback, Julie)

And you make fun of me, "Earl". You contribute absolutely nothing else
to this ng. Do you even know how to turn on a stove? You're pathetic
and obviously don't have a life of your own. You try (and fail!) to
embarrass me with photos. I know what I look like, asshole.

> I can honestly say that I have never dined anywhere alone, outside of home.

That's fine. I'm secure enough and comfortable enough with myself to be
able to dine alone. It's food. I have to eat *somewhere*. It's really
no big deal.

Jill