AMERICA - The Right Way!! (Day 895) [Remember the Trade Center!!]

Various News Sources and FReepers | July 4, 2003 | All of Us

[lysie]

Happy Independence Day,everyone!!!

Congrats. Kurt. I'm thrilled for you!!

LOL Bit, Molly.

Turtle spitter. Not exactly like the one I have, but you get my drift.

Just a quick post. The roofing is off of the barn..trusses are next.

[habs4ever]

Have you noticed the trend in Convention coverage, where the newsies give you their real time take on a speech rather than broadcasting it fully? Can anything be more boring than Jeff Greenfield trying to sound profound when listening to a political speech?These guys want to be the stars, not the pols...

Bush raking in all the fundraising moola will come in handy when all that LOCAL media buying is done by his campaign managers :-)

[M Kehoe]

Have you or anyone else heard ONE black 'elected official' in congress say one thing about the killing in Africa...

No, because Jessie, Al, Waters, Lee, etc. coddle people like Mugabe, Castro, etc.. Socialist/communist of a feather flock together don't ya know.

5.56mm

[gulfcoast6]

You are in the system now, it will all be up hill. Congrats to ya good buddy and good luck.

[habs4ever]

I get it! That is cute! It looks like a huge toadstool ;-)Sure makes a nice change from cherubs peeing ;-)lol

[Bitwhacker]

YES, I have noticed convention coverage. IMHO, real convention reporting died with David Brinkley (and I really think that he actually said UOx42 'was a boor, is a boor, and will always be a boor', not a 'bore' -- big difference)....;-)

[Bitwhacker]

I don't get it -- where do you attach the turtles to the rotating rod???

[The Raven]

Raven, you've been away awhile too: Welcome home!

Ahhh...but nobody missed me !!!

[JRandomFreeper]

Wines and drinks have a high profit margin to them, and servers are encouraged to sell them. However, what happened was wrong and the manager/owner should be told. I would expect to be comped for the meal. If the manager doesn't make it right, take your business elsewhere.

/john

[Bitwhacker]

John/Guennie: Don't restaurants, rightly or wrongly, also kinda look down upon 'early birds'? You know, stereotyping as poor tippers, fussy people, etc.???

I have noticed kinda snippy service if I go got the 'early bird' specials -- almost like they think you are there coz you are cheap...

[JRandomFreeper]

where do you attach the turtles to the rotating rod

Along the transverse axis. ;>)

/john

[Guenevere]

LOL, we weren't having the 'early bird special'....trust me!

I don't think this restaurant DOES early bird specials :))))

[Mr. Mulliner]

On the way home from work today, a couple was selling corn out of the back of their truck. I bought 2 dozen ears for $5. They look good and I can't wait to have them tonight.

[JRandomFreeper]

Don't restaurants, rightly or wrongly, also kinda look down upon 'early birds'?

It may seem like that, but generally, the heavy hitters, both in front of house and back of house, don't come in early. Those are the servers and cooks that have the most experience and are the best at their jobs. The rookies tend to work at slower times, ie.. early dinner, lunch, and brunch.

Rookie cooks almost always wind up working brunches because the pros are hung over and sleeping in after the crush on Saturday night.

Never order fish Mon-Wed. Most fish orders arrive on Thursday, and the "special" on Monday is the left over fish that the chef is trying to get rid of. There are exceptions, but that's a good rule to follow.

/john

[JRandomFreeper]

Tis the season for corn. We had some fresh corn last night. I left it in the shucks, and oven roasted it. Mmmmmm.

/john

[Mr. Mulliner]

Cliff Claven. Yes, I'll have to keep his image in mind as I learn my new job. LOL!

[Guenevere]

Oh...I forgot to add.

For our anniversary, they put a candle on my dessert :>

No discount on the dessert.....just a candle :>)

[JRandomFreeper]

I would give the manager one chance to make it right. Don't call during peak hours though. 2pm is a good time to call. Ask for the executive chef's office. Explain the situation, including that you may not ever come back unless they make it right. If it's a good restaurant, they will do what it takes to make you happy. I know that I certainly would. Reputation is everything in the service business.

/john

[Miss Marple]

PRESIDENT BUSH ON FOX LIVE NOW!!!!

[Molly Pitcher]

At Wright-Pat!! Warm welcome from the Buckeye state.