Innkeeper!

Monty Hall in my backyard.

A lovely day.  Nice people coming and going.  A few nice impromptu speeches.  The wonderful Monty Hall told us how my dad used to get the attention of the waitresses at Factor's.  He'd call out, "Innkeeper!" That got a big laugh.  My whole life, I never heard my dad call out, "Innkeeper!" in a restaurant. Complain that it was too cold, or that the service was slow, yes. Ask for more hot water for his tea? Always. When he wanted to flag down a waitress, he was old school, and by old, I mean circa 1952.  He'd raise his hand and call, "Dear!" What I wouldn't give to hear him say, "Dear!" again.  Or better yet, "Innkeeper." (Here's my real backyard. Photo courtesy of Eric Schotz.)