Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Redneck Christmas


Yah we did it! We went to Waffle House for breakfast on Christmas Morn in our PJ's. My sis and her family have been doing this tradition for years now and I joined them this year. My brother-in-law eats breakfast there on a fairly regular basis so the waitress knows them. As we walked in about 8am...Angie(their personal waitress) met them at the door with drinks in hand as we waited for a table. Me not being a regular had to put in my order.
As soon as we were seated she began taking food orders...I asked for a menu since I'm not a regular..soon as I put my order in...she said "That's your usual now" and smiled. Of course, family pics are taken before leaving and all. Angie says her family wishes she didn't have to work Christmas morning but she says she wouldn't miss it for the world! (course she wouldn't...she made about $200 in tips from about 4 families that morning)
Several families join us and we take up one side of the diner..finally we finish and head back to the house to Open Gifts! oh didn't I tell ya...the kids have to wait to open presents AFTER breakfast. It's the tradition now.
They've learned to eat fast.

17 comments:

I Ain't No Oprah said...

I want pancakes.

And I want them now. And sausage.

Tex said...

You bring the sausage...I'll provide the pancakes

Ted D said...

Tex,

Can't believe you all made them youngsters wait until after breakfast. You KNOW that food they ate was not properly digested!

Tex said...

It teaches them patience my friend...patience

Ted D said...

Patience yes.

Also, it teaches them about stomach cramps and how to run REALLY fast to the bathroom!

Tex said...

well actually those kids LOVE to go to the Waffle House! It's their best part of the morning...well next to opening their gifts :)

Ted D said...

I'm just messing with you Texas. I think what you and your sister do is a really sweet tradition. However, what did the other patrons of the WH think when you all came strolling in in your pj's?

Tex said...

oh ya get the stares and then smiles...really big smiles! a couple of 5-0's even came in and laughed.

Fact is this tradition rubbed off on their friends...the one whose hubby passed away young and very suddenly. His wife and kids along with his sis and her kids come now.

It's a tradition that takes off the edge of them not being there for Christmas morning...it also gives them a chance to pass on some joy to the waitress...they tip really well.

the only way to get over tragedy is to pass on joy

Ted D said...

Tex,

I looked under that thingamajimmie you told me to, clicked that whatchamacallit, and it should be good now. Just let me know.

Get the DVD player hooked up yet?

Ted D said...

Texas,

Someone commented on my blog that WAS'NT from SG! How 'bout that?

If I could, I'd start up a collection for you to get a new Dryer!

Tex said...

kaylee posts on I ain't no oprah blog....cousin steves blog...

Ted is getting around :)

JUST kidding!!

JET said...

Ted D is the nicest guy in the world. Starting a collection to get you a new dryer! But an old steer can be traded for a few six packs. :D :D :D

JET said...

PS: I think you and Tex's comment posting times are running about 3 hours behind. Can you fix that?

Tex said...

I'm in my own timezone JET!

Ted D said...

Oh for Pod's sake. I gotta fix my TIME now? This technology is starting to really harsh my mellow, Tex!

JET said...

Also, if you both could, what's with the lack of caps? I'm JET, not jet.

Ted D said...

Tex, ya gotta put something new up here! Quit spending all your free time sending "questionable" pictures around, and give us something new!:)