if the sushi place near me answers "Hi Lee" when I call on my cell, that's just because I have a LA area code, right?

Absolutely. And the reason that one busboy (who seems to work every night) at that sushi place near krav brings us our beverages almost as soon as we sit down? It's because he thinks every guy likes water, and every chick digs the hot green tea.

No other possible reason.

At least your local service providers know you for remotely healthy reasons!

Think of that as excellent service and not overreliance on a restaurant.

No other possible reason.

That's what I thought.

You know, I'm impressed with how enjoyable Hustle still is, even though Mickey is gone.

As much as I guard my privacy (shut up,) I've come to appreciate being considered a regular at places.

The security guy on the route I take maybe once a week knows me. Freak-o-deak. I know I'm friendly from a distance, but not really that remarkable. That's a little weird.

I'm impressed with how enjoyable Hustle still is, even though Mickey is gone.

I haven't cracked any of the episodes yet, partly because of this. I know I'll enjoy them once I do--it just gives me a hurdle.

As much as I guard my privacy (shut up,) I've come to appreciate being considered a regular at places.

I hear you. Thing is, I always want tea. And he always wants water. So it's okay. In fact, I really like it. I thank the guy profusely, and if there were a way to push more tip towards him, I would. We rarely have to wait for refills, he's just great.

Normally that crap bothers me. Don't start reaching for my bagel or mixing my tea latte before I start talking. Just don't. Also, don't try and be in my life.

But at the same sushi restaurant, if they ask if it's two to dine (either it's two, or there are more than two of us there) or give us menus when it's just the two of us, or wait before giving us the paper you write the sushi order down on? Then I get all snarky on the side. I don't think the diner should ever feel like they've been patronising the restaurant longer than the staff has been working there. And that's usually what it means. I get all nostalgic for the usual people.

I'm impressed with how enjoyable Hustle still is, even though Mickey is gone.

I don't like it nearly as much. I think that it's because I have never liked Danny. He provides a tiny bit of comic relief, but him in the drivers seat is a little too much Danny. If he wasn't so full of shit, I would like him more.

I'm a regular at some places, but I rarely always want the same thing. so, I want them to say hi and whatnot, but they can't always bring me the same thing

Don't start reaching for my bagel or mixing my tea latte before I start talking.

Back when I was at the bagel shop, we'd start the order the minute we saw a regular pull up. However, we always asked before presenting the order. It only netted me a few extra meals. People are most predictable before 8 am. (The owners gave me free meals and as many day-olds as I wanted, so screwed up orders weren't that big a deal. I kinda miss spinach bagels with provolone and pastrami or veggie cream cheese and bacon.)

they can't always bring me the same thing

That's why I like the drinks thing...just enough.

I think people suggesting pics for provocateuse are trying to make me gay for Rosario Dawson. But when I look at that page I realise I tracked some of them down myself. I guess I'm making myself gay. She's hot.

Back off to checking old submissions...

Happy Birthday Ailleann!

Yay for Cuddle Care!

It always surprises me when people remember me like that, from restaurants and such. I don't think I'm that memorable.

The sweet-potato story made me laugh so hard I cried. I'm sure I had more stuff to say but I'm kinda sick and I think I may throw up, so I can't remember anything right now.