Local Woman Dates Lifty, Quietly Pays Entire Tab
BOZEMAN, MT - A local woman was observed Thursday night attempting to casually date a new to town lift operator while unknowingly sponsoring the entire night.
Witnesses at the Cat’s Paw said the woman repeatedly described the relationship as “low pressure” and “not about money” while opening a tab, ordering multiple rounds, and settling the bill without pausing the conversation.
“She said she liked that he was more present,” said Emily Rhodes, who was seated nearby. “Then she ordered fries for the table.”
According to the other guests, the lifty contributed enthusiastically to the evening, including recounting a detailed story about a cliff he “almost dropped” earlier in the week. He nodded attentively as the woman handled transportation, paid the tab, and explained where they would be going next.
At one point, the woman briefly unlocked her phone to check Slack before ordering another round.
“She said she liked that he was more present. Then she ordered fries for the table.”
Sources said the lifty spent several minutes at the bar asking which beers were “normal priced,” before stepping aside so the woman could close out. He reportedly expressed gratitude by saying, “This place is sick,” and asking how long she had lived in town.
“She kept saying it was fine,” Rhodes said. “She said it felt simpler this way.”
The woman was later overheard explaining to friends that she enjoyed not having a plan, while quietly calculating tip percentages, checking the time for her early morning meeting, and reminding her date that tipping was “a big deal in this town.”
Witnesses noted that the lifty appeared unfazed, stating that he was “pretty flexible,” and that he would be up early anyway “if it snows.”
At closing time, the woman reportedly gathered her coat, confirmed the tab had been closed, and asked if anyone needed a ride.
When asked if she wanted to split the bill, the woman said it was “totally fine” and that she “didn’t even notice,” before mentioning she had an early meeting and would probably head out.
She then suggested they keep it casual through the rest of the season and “revisit things in the spring.”
— By DREW TABOPEN
