OC Entry #4
This morning Matt and I decided to go with our weekend tradition of Brunch out. We went to Bob Evans. MUCH less crowded on Saturday than Sunday. We were greeted at the door, and informed it would be just a moment while they cleared a table. The hostess and servers who spoke with us neither appeared to notice or care.
We got a pleasant surprise! Our favorite Don Pablo's server was now working there! She spotted us at the front of the restaurant and even though she had never seen me with my side arm on (I OC'd Matt didn't.) she gave me a flying tackle hug. (If you're in there on Fri, Sat or Sun Ask for Tina K. She was not 'afraid' or that semi creepy, "I'm goin to be sugary syrupy sweet to you only because you're carrying a gun" thing.
A few of the other servers did the "surprise, it's a gun!" face, that comes with raised ears, but as it's becoming more and more of a "thing" they are less and less shocked by it.
We had a lovely brunch, and as usual, the manager came by to check on how things were going. Polite as always.
We stopped by Borders on the way home to check on a new release.
Every employee noticed, in a "Yellow" way, not an orange or red. I got polite nods from staff with whom I made eye contact, just like any other day.
A mom or two noticed, but they didn't say anything or react. I just smiled and went on my way.
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Home now for another hour before I have to disarm to head to work. Once I can get my CCDW it won't be a problem. I have 4 out of five "people". That's all that is holding me up so far. I've already taken the class and passed with flying....never mind.
If you haven't yet, I really loved my classes with http://www.omegafirearmstraining.com/
I took the class with another woman, and even though I had been shooting about 14 years, I learned a lot. The other woman who took the class with me was still even nervous to be in the same room as a firearm, and by the end of the day, not only was she not nervous, she fired like a champ! Tight groupings, and a HUGE smile on her face. No "being treated like a girl".
This morning Matt and I decided to go with our weekend tradition of Brunch out. We went to Bob Evans. MUCH less crowded on Saturday than Sunday. We were greeted at the door, and informed it would be just a moment while they cleared a table. The hostess and servers who spoke with us neither appeared to notice or care.
We got a pleasant surprise! Our favorite Don Pablo's server was now working there! She spotted us at the front of the restaurant and even though she had never seen me with my side arm on (I OC'd Matt didn't.) she gave me a flying tackle hug. (If you're in there on Fri, Sat or Sun Ask for Tina K. She was not 'afraid' or that semi creepy, "I'm goin to be sugary syrupy sweet to you only because you're carrying a gun" thing.
A few of the other servers did the "surprise, it's a gun!" face, that comes with raised ears, but as it's becoming more and more of a "thing" they are less and less shocked by it.
We had a lovely brunch, and as usual, the manager came by to check on how things were going. Polite as always.
We stopped by Borders on the way home to check on a new release.
Every employee noticed, in a "Yellow" way, not an orange or red. I got polite nods from staff with whom I made eye contact, just like any other day.
A mom or two noticed, but they didn't say anything or react. I just smiled and went on my way.
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Home now for another hour before I have to disarm to head to work. Once I can get my CCDW it won't be a problem. I have 4 out of five "people". That's all that is holding me up so far. I've already taken the class and passed with flying....never mind.
If you haven't yet, I really loved my classes with http://www.omegafirearmstraining.com/
I took the class with another woman, and even though I had been shooting about 14 years, I learned a lot. The other woman who took the class with me was still even nervous to be in the same room as a firearm, and by the end of the day, not only was she not nervous, she fired like a champ! Tight groupings, and a HUGE smile on her face. No "being treated like a girl".
Amy
NRA Certified Firearms Instructor--Basic Pistol, Refuse to be a Victim
Justice Firearms Training
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NRA Certified Firearms Instructor--Basic Pistol, Refuse to be a Victim
Justice Firearms Training
DECCDW PALTCF DESO
Tea, glorious tea!
http://blackthornhoodooblends.com/