So I go into the Peninsula on Chillingham Road. For some reason whenever I start to get better after illness I crave Chinese food.
I swear I haven’t been in there for 10 years at least. Not since I last left Heaton. Not since Vietnam. Not since Nicaragua.
I order. Sweet and sour pork and chicken chow mein.
I pay and then nip out to the DVD shop while my food is cooked.
Less than 15 minutes later I am back and a bag of food is waiting for me.
The owner hands it to me and says: “You been away then?”
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December 16, 2007 at 8:12 pm
Brian Haworth
Obviously you two have got the hots for each other, but he’s just playin’ hard to get?
:)
Next time you ( with Our Lass..) go in, Our Lass should challenge him!
Aren’t people … uh … selctive in their perceptions: yet stunningly accurate!
He was right!
And you came back!
Bet he slept well.
December 17, 2007 at 11:49 am
minxlj
LOL what was your reply?
Nice that you are remembered though. I doubt the local coffee shop would miss me after 10 years!
December 17, 2007 at 11:54 am
ourman
My reply? Just a sheepish giggle and a mumbled “yes”.
He giggled back. I think he realised just how long it had been. But he definately genuinely recognised me.
Brian, the hots? Not so much although I do love the way she shot “KUNG PO!” at the top of his voice whenever its ordered.
December 19, 2007 at 2:58 pm
duality1
He’s a genius. that guy (^ ^)