Where the hell is Lulu

            Bartending on a busy night can wear out even the most seasoned of bartenders. Some shifts are up to 10 hours and there are no designated breaks. If you need to use the restroom, smoke or get something to drink, it must be done on the fly and only if business dictates that its ok to do so.
            One Wednesday night I decided I was going to go to my favorite watering hole. The bar was especially busy on Wednesday because they would have a band and a live radio feed. Wild Wednesday was how it was broadcasted. I got there in time to get a seat at the bar in a stool that didn't allow people behind me because of a wall. I had a great view of all the activities that were going on throughout the bar. One of my favorite bartenders was on duty, we will call her Lulu. Lulu, all of about five foot tall, could handle the busiest of nights. Wild Wednesday was no exception. As the night went on with business strong and five people deep around the bar, the usual bar disputes, spilt drinks and loud talking were beginning to take its toll on the two working the bar.  Finally Lulu throws her hands up and said "I need a smoke break" the other bartender nodded his approval and off goes Lulu. Fifteen minutes went by and Lulu never came back. twenty minutes, thirty minutes and still no Lulu. "Where the hell is Lulu" the other bartender asked. Everyone was looking for her. Her car was still in the lot, her purse still behind the bar. Where the hell is Lulu. I left the bar a couple hours later and don't mind telling you I was a little freaked out as to her where abouts.The next morning I got a call from a buddy that asked if I had heard the news about Lulu, I told him I had not. He told me that when Lulu went out back for a smoke she had decided to hit a joint instead of a cigarette. Just as she did this a police man came around the corner, arrested her and took her to jail. Thus ends the mystery of the missing bartender and the moral of this story isn't don't get caught, because I know that's what some of you are thinking! Its don't smoke pot at work!
             Lulu, should you read this, I miss you. Email me, I would love to get caught up.