On one not very memorable morning, I
got up early to go get my oil changed at a service location which I
found was closing. I had arrived there about twenty minutes before
they were due to open and decided to use that time by getting
something quick to eat at McDonald's!
At 7:45 AM on a Tuesday in late
December, the Golden Arches was pretty busy with a lot of commuter
traffic. The drive through line was crowded, although the inside of
the store was sparse; there being just a couple of tables occupied by
old people like myself. I had plenty of time and so, wisely elected
to park and head inside where I could see there was not a soul at the
order counter.
'Now this is what it's supposed to be
like', I thought to myself as I stepped right up and ordered an Egg
McMuffin and a small coffee from a young lady who was no more awake
than I was. Fifteen seconds later, I had my food and angled
(toddled?) on over to a small table in an otherwise deserted venue.
(And, yes, there was a smile on my face)!
After I had myself seated, I opened up
the paper wrapped around my McMuffin and dug in. The taste was
excellent, if a little on the brief side. After all, you don't get
much food for four dollars and change anymore. But, I was happy as
the calories came in at only about 300, thereby granting me the
opportunity for a more robust lunch later on in the day. I sat and ate like a contented cow might chew his cud. And, before I knew it, I was down to the last bite or two! 'Damn', I thought. Good food is a lot like great sex. We can never seem to get enough of something that, once found, don't last all that long!
A few minutes later, I checked my cell
phone and saw that it was almost 8AM, the time when the Mobile One
place was due to open. Hurriedly, dumped the now empty tray, grabbed
my coffee and departed. After navigating through the line of cars
still waiting for the drive through, I jumped into my Jeep and headed
back to the oil change dealership.
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