The Cracker Barrel has, quite possibly the best complimentary detail of any restaurant I've visited.

They have a little mindteaser game at the table. There is an online version of the game that you can play.

Anyways, it said if you have 4 pegs left remaining, you were an "eg nor am moose." I kept saying that phrase out loud, wondering what it meant, until my dinner friend told me it was "ignoramus" ... phoenetically. Boy, was that a sad moment for me.

Unfortunately, because I'm a moron, I was unable to solve the puzzle at the table. My lady friend was most distressed and was not impressed by my obvious lack of intellectual prowess. (Before the comments start popping up, we are good friends going back four years, so don't get any dumb ideas).

This got me to thinking. A very good way to impress a lady on a third or fourth date at the Cracker Barrel (when you're out of the "let's wow her" stage and are at the "let me try to look like a homely down-to-earth type of guy" stage) is to go to the Cracker Barrel knowing the solution to the puzzle. Attempt the puzzle a few times and look frustrated. Then, cajole the girl into helping you with the puzzle. Do something like, "Ok, I'll go once, then you go once." Gently hint at the right solutions ... then when you solve it, it'll look like you two did it as a TEAM! And you TRICKSED the silly hobbit!!! SHE'LL NEVER CATCH ON!! SHE'LL THINK SHE MAKES YOU BETTER!!!

I mean, you should never do this. A relationship built on lies and cheating at a Cracker Barrel game is bound to end disastrously.

A good friend of mine is leaving Chapel Hill forever! Good luck with life, and stay safe ... thanks for all the memories :)