ima45dv8 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 After yesterday's Single Stack Showdown at EAGC, I sat facing the door at the Mexican restaurant as ususal. It's good to be able to see any 'interesting' characters who might come in and have time to prepare a response if needed. That time-honored tactic didn't work at all. While we were eating, without warning I hear a commotion behind me. When I tried to turn and see what it was, someone pulled something down over my head and I could feel multiple hands on me. I tried to turn but couldn't. When I put my left hand up to remove the visual obstruction, it got pushed back down. I tried to turn my head but they blocked that, too. I tried to rise but they were holding me down. Anxiety was building quickly. In total disbelief I began to realize I was in the process of being jumped by a gang of crazies. I switched full-on, broke through the restraining hands, stood up and spun around expecting to have to meet violence with violence. And there I stood, face to face, with about 14 waiters trying to sing "Happy Birthday" to me in Spanish, one holding a freakin' enormous sombrero they had been trying to jam down on my head, all looking shocked at my reaction and some looking down right scared. That's when it dawned on me that I was a victim....of a joke! It turns out that somebody slipped away from our meal and told these nice gentlemen that it was my 'special day', and would they please be kind enough to surprise me with best wishes for many happy returns. I owe you one, dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 I won't mention any names, at least until my gun he has returns..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerPast Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Two special days in one year, are there even more to come? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 This is another one of those threads that is ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Lord Gomer Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Mark, you might want to pace yourself. At the rate of 2 birthdays per year, it won't be long until....lemme see, carry the 1.....uh.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LChico Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 (edited) I've met most of your friends. While I am sure embarrassing you played a part in the plans, the real motive, no doubt, was the thought of free cake. Linda Chico (L-2035) Columbia SC Edited November 16, 2009 by LChico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve J Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Dang. We don't play those kind of practical jokes in Texas, especially not in restaurants. It's a good way to get someone shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT45 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Look at the bright side... at least there were no shots fired maybe just skid marks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffWard Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Yeah... luckily, it ended up with no extra holes in the waiters.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Lord Gomer Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Yeah... luckily, it ended up with no extra holes in the waiters.... They were probably wearing white shirts, so we *KNOW* how much danger they were in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark K Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 (edited) OK. since I was within arms reach of Mark R during his "Assault" and valiant battle, I will tell the real story. When it all started (yes I was surprised, and I did not start it), They were already singing Happy Birthday. Mark was not fending them off, so much as it looked like a slap fight over the last Shirley Temple at a gay bar. In the end, it ended because Mark finally stood up, and was at least 3 ft taller than the biggest guy trying to give him cake and ice cream. The sombrero was to cut the glare off his head from the candles on the cake - other people behind him were watching the Logger championship on ESPN on the TV on the other wall. :roflol: P.S. If they had been bringing him another Margarita, he would have claimed the false birthday. Edited November 16, 2009 by Mark K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUKE Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Miss just one East Alabama match, see all the fun I missed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 So THAT'S what the sombrero was for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 So THAT'S what the sombrero was for! Mark I think somebody was playing a joke on the waiters. They obviously knew what you where going to do and the reaction from your smaller "attackers" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecichlid Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Having met you in person I can just imagine the look on their faces when this all happened. Joe W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgunz11 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 OK, time for the REST of the story... So Susan and I were first to get there and it was just us and IMA45DV8, then Boz joined. As we were enjoying chips and chatting, Mark was telling a story about being there for his birthday and enjoying some adult beverages, privately celebrating without telling everyone. Immediately I thought we had to do something to right this injustice of the man celebrating alone back in July. So I slipped over and told the waiter it was his Birthday. Let me tell you, when they come up and slung that sombrero on his head and started singing, it was like releasing a Tasmanian Devil or something. You should have seen all those poor little Mexicans cower as he stood up slapping hands. I agree with Mark K, it looked like a gay hand slapping fight, but they got the point. It's a good thing he wasn't packing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitman Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Time honored tradition. Everytime I am out with shooting buddies its always someones birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgunz11 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I made that SAME comment while sitting at the table. It's better when it's NOT their Birthday too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakal Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 it looked like a slap fight over the last Shirley Temple at a gay bar Now that is a fine turn of phrase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 .......and was at least 3 ft taller than the biggest guy trying to give him cake and ice cream. ....... Funny... His personal photo in his avatar makes him look about 60 to 70 lbs and just like I expected him to look.... Strange indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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