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Near my former place of work was an excellent seafood place named Shelly's.
Far better then you would expect from the average strip mall outside they made amazingly good food, the pasta jambalaya, Shrimp Louie and Lobster Roll were particularly good. And lunch was reasonably cheap, usually $15 with tip if you stayed on the lunch menu. Unlimited Bread rolls ensured you would not go hungry, and they were damn good too.
One of the waitresses tho... well, she could be little trying. Must have been over 70, a former smoker, and she took 2 to 3 breaths to ask you "What.. you do you... want to drink?".
And a little hard of hearing, a challenge for my soft spoken Australian expat Cow-orker.
But she was a fixture. So you bit your tongue and you knew the chef would lay a little extra on your plate, and sometimes free dessert (Boston creme pie, house made).
Except the Karen's. Who complained and snigger behind her back. And went to the Manger, also an owner, to ask to be reseated. "Of course, let me show you to the patio!"
Well, Jimmy and I exchanged a look, because we know the patio is only open for dinner.
15 minutes later they stomped back in to complain that no one came to take their order, and they had to head back to the office, and what was he going to do about it?
"Most people take the hint, lady."
Speechless, they sputtered and left.
Meanwhile, our waitress wandered by with free pie and the check. "Anything else... boys?"
"We're good, Shelly', thanks for the pie!"
"You boys be... good. See you... next week." And then she wandered off, still working in the restaurant she started 60+ years ago, nowmrun by her son, the Manager. (At the time of the incident)
P.S. Just before Covid, Shelly passed away from emphysema related problems, 89, working in her restaurant she opened with her husband at age 19, and worked there for 70 years. Her Son took over as Manager, but she still showed up to work every day, working the lunch hour, sometimes early dinner if she felt good.
Wife and I celebrated many events there over the years, including her telling me she was pregnant after 3 years of trying and a miscarriage. SHelly was there for more than a few lunches and dinners.
My mate from Australia chipped in buy her flowers for the funeral when I told him.