Sam's First Subway

And so it happened on the 17th of August 2013 that Sam lost his Subways virginity. I know it is difficult to believe that someone so picky that he has no shame in asking for his signature "deconstructed burger" (no salad, no mayo, no gherkins, just a lump of meat between two pieces of bread) in both low and high rent places had not yet frequented such an establishment that is famous for making bespoke sandwiches, right down to the customer's choice of six flavours of breads. Yet, here we were on a lovely day in Windsor, looking for a snack of a lunch to tide us over until our big dinner with pals Becky and Charles. 

"You always make me try new things when others are around so that I can't make a scene!" Sam exclaimed, despite the fact that it wasn't even my idea to go there. Once our friends had heard that Sam had never tried Subways before, they were even more adamant to go! 

As we stood waiting in line for our delicious sandwiches, Sam almost started hyperventilating with fear. My attempts to assuage him with a calm explanation of the wide choices available (including several chicken flavours) did not reduce his anxiety, and it was only after we got to the front of the queue and he saw me order, that he finally got the idea, and ordered something to his liking. That being a beef pattie, with lettuce, olives and barbecue sauce. 

Needless to say, when Sam finally took a bite, much to his surprise, it was a pleasurable experience. The icing on the cake was topped off with the revelation that this store had unlimited refillable drinks. And so he was hooked.

For since we've introduced him to Subways, Sam has had no less than six more of their sandwiches in the last two weeks. All with the same beef pattie combination. I worry for what will become of him while I am away on exchange in Shanghai.....I fear Sam may turn into a Subway sandwich himself!