Ever wanted

to just shut yourself up in your home for a week or so?

After sitting

through rush-hour traffic every day and facing the other stress-producing

aspects of our regular lives, a bit of hibernation can sound very appealing.

But you can't do that and survive just anywhere. I mean, you've got to

eat.

Well, that

problem is solved in Fayette County, at least. If you've got a telephone

that works and an Internet hookup, you can be the local equivalent of

Dotcomguy, the man who never left his apartment for an entire year while

ordering all of his needs on the Web.

At least 14

restaurants in the county provide free delivery within certain areas and

with specific order requirements. The vast majority of county residents

can choose from several of these eateries and get hot meals, in several

food varieties, without ever turning on the stove.

Here's an alphabetical

sampling of what's out there. Keep in mind that it's not likely any of

these restaurants deliver clear across the county, so look for the ones

in your area.

Brother's

Place, 652 N. Jeff Davis Drive, Fayetteville, 770-716-2229. Billed

as "a family sports cafe," it's seen more as a place to gather

with friends to watch a game on the big-screen TV. They serve much of

the food you'd expect to eat while watching a game wings, sandwiches,

grilled burgers and the like. But with a $30 minimum order, they'll bring

the food to you.

China Cafe

9, 1019 Peachtree Parkway North, Peachtree City, 770-632-1699. An

extensive menu is available from this Kedron Village eatery, and delivery

is included with a $10 minimum within 2 miles or a $15 minimum within

5 miles. If you live farther away than that, call them first.

Fisher-Lee

Coffeehouse, 125 Fisher Avenue, Fayetteville, 770-716-8191. Many customers

come for the atmosphere of this historic house as well as for the food,

which is mainly soup, sandwiches and breakfast items. Free delivery is

available with a $7 minimum order.

Peking,

101 Crossing East (behind McDonald's on Hwy. 54), Peachtree City,

770-487-3838. A menu similar to China Cafe, but closer to folks in the

southern half of Peachtree City. A $15 minimum order is required for delivery.

Philly Connection,

220 Peachtree East (Publix shopping center), Peachtree City, 770-486-0021.

This nationwide chain is famous for its cheesesteak sandwiches and hoagies.

A number of salad selections are also available. Delivery is available

for lunch or dinner.

Right on

Thyme, 375 East Lanier Avenue, Fayetteville, 770-716-8400. A traditional

"home cooking" eatery, with a number of meats and vegetables

available. The menu changes from day to day, but there's a good variety

on any given day.

Roly Poly,

2007 Aberdeen Parkway, Peachtree City, 770-631-1312. Advertised as having

"original rolled sandwiches," this restaurant lists 50 different

choices on its takeout menu, with various combinations of meats, seafood

and veggies. If you don't see a combo you like, you can pick your ingredients

and roll your own. Free delivery with a $15 minimum order.

Wings &

Things, Fayette Place shopping center, Fayetteville, 770-460-6151.

These folks were located in what is now Brother's Place, but they moved

about a half-mile south into a larger building. Wings, sandwiches, burgers,

and other munchies are on the menu, and free delivery to local businesses

is available Tuesday-Friday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Not to be left

off this list are the ones who fueled the boom in food delivery in the

past 15 years the pizza guys. The big three Domino's, Papa John's

and Pizza Hut each have delivery outlets in Fayetteville and Peachtree

City, so most of the county's residents are covered. Most of their phone

numbers are likely posted on your refrigerator already, but if not, they're

in the book. Also, these guys are usually open late, a lot later than

most restaurants.

This takes

care of a sizeable portion of meals for a week, but it doesn't cover the

whole week. You can make up the difference, however, with a click of your

mouse at www.webvan.com .

Webvan provides

delivery of grocery items and a lot of other things you might want. Shop

at the Web site any time, day or night, and pick a prearranged delivery

window to get your merchandise. Most, if not all, of Fayette County is

already within the company's metro Atlanta delivery area.

All in all,

there's quite a selection of dining choices listed here. Using one of

them from time to time could mean a lot of added convenience in your life.

Using them a lot could mean you need to get out more.