Well quite honestly Bill, that's the intent. A few weeks ago Hal and I were having lunch and he told me in so many words that he was bord with my company and that he would like to expand our "lunch group". Now keep in mind, our "lunch group" has only been Hal and myself.:wink: Since I've heard all of his stories and get so tired of that same joke over and over, I agreed. (If you don't know Hal, it's always best to agree with him.)
So, I did my unashamed, "Good Hal". "Right Hal". "Terrific idea Hal". So that brings us to where we are today.
So, that's why we (Hal) thought it would be a good idea to get together with some guys once or twice a month and have a fun lunch. You're a perfect example. Do you realize how many times we've had phone conversations and how much time we've spent on the phone? But, we've never met.
The worse thing about having lunch with Hal is that he always wears that damn bee keeper hat. You know the one with the screen over his face. You'll get used to it after a while. Plus, there is an advantage for new guys that haven't met him - he is easy to spot in the parking lot!
I've also found that when he comes up to my neighborhood for lunch, I am frequently banned from that particular restaurant when we depart. Another reason to find new and fun places to meet outside my neighborhood.
I've bought him so many lunches I am in serious conversations with my accountant about being able to deduct him as a dependent.
Our lunches give him an excuse not to do some of his consulting. As for me, most of you know I have an inability to find or hold a job, so it gets me out of the house.
He also mentioned that because I have my frequent "senior moments" and I don't remember how to get home, he hopes some of the new guys can share that responsibility with him. Plus I have to mention that sometimes he gets a "bee in his bonnet" and gives me incorrect directions on purpose. I would like to find some guys I could trust.
If you don't know Hal, he is always the "organizer". He thinks if we have enough guys, he can organize some "group buys" at a number of restaurants!
Poor Hal.
Seriously, I have so much fun having lunch with him, it would be a shame not to share the good times.
Hope we can work something out for some informal, fun times a few days a month.
Hope he didn't read this. I have to have lunch with him tomorrow.:biggrin:
