Tammi's World

Tina?

Ok. There's a reason I don't like goin' out by myself. I'm a girl. I may be old, but I'm still a girl. Girls in bars by themselves often have.......problems. Real or perceived, there are still problems.

BUT, that being said, Fritz's is someplace I've been comfortable in from the very first time I was there. I just feel safe. Now, I don't go in there alone when it's busy, but if it's not packed, I'll go and sit for a few. No problem.

Most Saturday's after 9:00 it's pretty slow. I am comfortable and get a chance to chat with Fritz's wife, someone I really enjoy. So that's my goal. To get down there at least on Saturday nights, if nothing else.

So last night off I went. It was not real busy so I sat at the far end and waited for Fritz's wife.

Things didn't go as planned. There was some guy down there who just moved back up from Florida. Seems we hung out in the same bars and knew several of the same people. Next thing I know he's buying me drinks and giving me his number. I enjoyed the conversation, but I didn't need the number and I certainly am not interested in "taking a trip" with him. No, not so much. My Weirdar Radar goes off when someone invites me on vacation with him after an hour of conversation.

As the evening was winding down, and I was seeing an opportunity for escape, this guy decides to introduce me to his friend that just came in.

"John? I want you to meet Tina. We're from the same area of Tampa."

Tina? Tina?! I thought Fritz was gonna pee on himself. A couple of the other patrons just started cracking up.

Me? I smile and say "Actually it's Tammi. Nice to meet you." Then...I pay my tab, shake his hand and leave.

Seriously. Tina? I almost felt bad for the guy.

A good conversation is always welcome. Anything else? Yeah, not so much.

Tina?!?!

Posted by Tammi at September 9, 2007 07:32 AM | TrackBack