I was in Houston on business a few years ago and in the evening went down to the 'Sports Bar' of the Marriot hotel for a beer and some food. I sat at the bar next to a stunning looking petit hispanic girl, just happend to be the only seat (honest !). When she heard me order my drink, she asked me where I was from and why I was in Houston. She told me she was a Sergeant in the US Army, from Austin and on a training course. After a couple of drinks, I said that I was looking for a place to eat, and that I wasn't trying to pick her up, but I would consider it an honour if she would join me for dinner, and it would go on my expense account. I told her that a guy in the office has suggested a 'Steak and Ale' place a short walk away.
She shouted "WHAT !" and most of the guys in the bar turned to stare, "YOU ARE F*****G CRAZY" she went on. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to insult you please forgive me " I stammered as a security man began to move towards us. " No it's not that" she said, "it's the notion that you can walk in Houston after 9 o'clock. These crazy f*****s 'round here would drive up onto the sidewalk to get you if you did..".
She then told me that she had treated herself to a new 'Blazer' for a recent birthday and it was stolen on it's first night in Houston. there were two murders close by the hotel that night. I was intending to stay there for the weekend, but flew back to Hampton Va the next day.
