I’m going to a wedding on Saturday so I can’t make it, so sorry.
bump bitty bump bump
Hey Grace, see if Hootie can come!
Yeah, I still haven’t made a pass at HER yet!
(Although having Mrs. Chef there might cramp my style…)
Hey, Zyada, any preference on where to go?
Adam, sorry you can’t make it again, maybe next time.
Chef, the pass would probably be incomplete anyway. (I probably shouldn’t have said that.)
Jim
OK, folks, we need a restaurant! I’m still divided between Olive Garden (a little quiter) and Carraba’s (better, but rich, Italian fare).
We also have Macaroni Grill (also Italian, with the cheap wine), Ootback, Mimi’s(great nut bread, but so-so food), El Fenix(I don’t remember who didn’t like them), one or more of the TGIFridays/Chili’s ilk. Also several more that I’m not listing because I don’t care for them. 
Input?
El Fenix – I think Irishman & Chef both had trouble with their orders.
Mimi’s – Don’t know anything about.
Outback – I’m a meat and potatoes kinda guy, steak houses are always fine with me.
Macaroni Grill – is ok, they give you crayons to draw dirty pictures on the table.
Olive Garden – it’s ok too.
Carraba’s – Don’t know anything about. Does better mean more expensive, we don’t want to drive anyone away because of price.
Otherwise, if there is steak, hamburgers, chicken, pork or shrimp on the menu, I’m fine with it.
Jim
bump bitty bump bump
I learned that from Grace.
This is short notice, we need input.
Jim
I don’t like Macaroni Grill. 
One bad Macaroni Grill experience is enough.
I’ll call Hootee tomorrow and see if she wants to go. I’ll let you know what she says.
OK, Grace, Macaroni Grill’s out. Any more input?
Otherwise, tomorrow I or Zyada will pick something, probably Olive Garden, and we’ll go with it. 7:30 sound ok? Give everyone enough time to get there?
Jim
Let’s give this a morning bump, just in case we can get anymore to join us.
Jim
Olive Garden sounds good to me.
That it’s Friday!
Tomorrow night, folks! 7:30 at the Olive Garden. I’ll get there early and get us a table.
Looks like we’ve got
JimB - guest of honor!
Grace
Chef Troy
Mrs. Chef
Zyada
Did I miss anyone? Looks like I’m going to have to go to Longview sometime and kick someones butt.
Thank you, Zy, I knew you’d come through and keep me from having to actually make a decision.
Seating is still available to anyone else that wanting to join us.
Jim
Can anyone tell me exactly where the Olive Garden is located? I haven’t heard from Hootee so it looks like I’m on my own.
Mrs. Chef and I need directions too.
We’ll only be able to stay until 9:00 or 9:15, because Cam’s babysitter turns into a pumpkin promptly at 10:00.
To get to Olive Garden, just get off 144/121 at Main Street. It is on the south side of the highway in the group of restaraunts like Joe’s Crab Shack, El Fenix, Spring Creek BBQ, And Tony Roma’s.
See y’all there this evening.
Jim
So it’s in the same group of eateries as that El Fenix we met at several dopefests ago? Okay then, I can find it.
Thanks Jim. See you there.
Remember, folks, “ask bi guy” is a forbidden topic. 
'Kay, just checking in to say I wish I was in the area and could join you all.
JimB, have a wonderful birthday dinner, and I am so envious that you get to spend it with all these wonderful dopers.
I’ll be there in spirit, so lift a glass to your birthday for a sadcuzsheizntthere redhead!
Sad Scotti
Well Scotti, I’m sorry I didn’t read this threat before I left. I would have definitely had a drink for you. If it’s any consolation, Jim was a kissing fool so I’m sure one of them in there was yours.