Holy CRAP! IT'S VALENTINE'S DAY!?!

[98ciHemi]

It's a slightly upscale bar/restaurant in town here called the Ambassador. It's one of those places where you can where jeans and a t-shirt or a suit and tie and still fit in. They have two signature things- non-traditional pizzas and fishbowls. There non-traditional pizzas are great. We had a medium greek pizza that was really fantastic. They also have a great Tostada pizza and a pretty good BLT pizza. (Seriously, even if you are a pizza traditionalist, if you are in Houghton you need to stop at the Ambassador for a pizza). The environment is pretty dark and sometimes loud, but the food is great. It's a huge step up in quality from pretty much any "family" dining chain. And the price is very reasonable. Though there was a very awkward moment- the coaster for her glass of wine was a wedding ring sizing chart. *facepalm*

[BangShift McT]

Ehh, not totally. It was Valentines Day, her 21st birthday, and a first date. I'd like to think that if you only spend $20 (meal and drinks for 2) total for all those things combined, you aren't indoctrinated yet.

I can barely get away with $30 when we go out to eat...where'd you go, Denny's?! Teach me!

[DanStokes]

Oooo . . . right to the "plums." Now I sound like Barry Gibb. (prehistoric disco music reference)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_izvAbhExY

I'm so ancient that I was thinking Frankie Valli.

Dan

[38P]

And you're no "gentleman" (from what I can tell on here).

Dan

Oooo . . . right to the "plums." Now I sound like Barry Gibb. (prehistoric disco music reference)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_izvAbhExY

[38P]

Ehh, not totally. It was Valentines Day, her 21st birthday, and a first date. I'd like to think that if you only spend $20 (meal and drinks for 2) total for all those things combined, you aren't indoctrinated yet.

$20! Okay John D. Rockefeller, ever heard of the McDonald's Dollar menu? You could have slid by for $6 or $7 . . . .

On the other hand, a broad with a Valentine's birthday might be a great asset. Play it right, and you could be working an el-cheepo 3-for-1 holiday someday (B-day, V-day, and anniversary) One stone (present) to knock out three bogies. I salute you!

[98ciHemi]

Ehh, not totally. It was Valentines Day, her 21st birthday, and a first date. I'd like to think that if you only spend $20 (meal and drinks for 2) total for all those things combined, you aren't indoctrinated yet.

[Scott Liggett]

Normally I'd jump right into the bashing of Valentine's Day, but seeing as I actually managed to successfully go out on a date for the first time in my life (With a girl, even), I'm just gonna keep my mouth shut.

^^^^^^^ He has been indoctrinated.

[98ciHemi]

Normally I'd jump right into the bashing of Valentine's Day, but seeing as I actually managed to successfully go out on a date for the first time in my life (With a girl, even), I'm just gonna keep my mouth shut.

[TheSilverBuick]

I don't think that pesky "vow of poverty" business is too compatable with Bangshifting, though . . . .

Eleven Ways that Auto Racing is like the Priesthood

11. Both them take up most of your Sundays.

10. Both of them are filled with arcane terms that the general public doesn't understand.

9. At times, both of them can frighten little children.

8. Both of them are regulated by intractable bureauacies.

7. Alcohol plays a central role in both of them.

6. Both of them involve constant appeals for more money.

5. Both of them require the wearing of funny special clothing.

4. Both of them tend to foster disputes over niggling technicalities.

3. Both of them are better live than on television.

2. Few of the participants in either of them end up with much money.

1. Both of them repeat the same actions over and over . . . in hopes of a miraculous victory someday.

Ha, awesome.

[Bob Holmes]

Tree'd me Dan.

[Bob Holmes]

TLD told me on the 13th that I didn't need to get her anything for V-day cause she was too cash poor to get me anything. Now I've fallen for that one twice in 26 years. And have the scars to prove it.

[DanStokes]

I didn't say satisfied, I said placated. And you're no "gentleman" (from what I can tell on here).

Dan

[malc]

[JOES66FURY]

She was sold into a human trafficing organization for 3 back issues og Hot Rod and a used Holley carb....

[38P]

So was Mrs. Outsider placated?

Placated? A gentleman never tells . . . . ;)