"Emery Davis`" > wrote in message
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> On Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:21:33 -0400, Mark Lipton wrote:
>
>> Jean and I recently found ourselves in the lovely Indianapolis airport
>> with a two-hour-delayed flight. SWMBO convinced me to partake of some
>> wine with her in the centrally located "Vinea" wine bar.
>>
>> Worrisome sign#1: most of the patrons are drinking BEER
>>
>> One glance at the wine list revealed my biggest fear: a small selection
>> of crassly industrial wines.
>>
>> Jean and I made the best of a bad situation and got two glasses of
>> Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc, which is at least varietally correct if
>> nothing to get excited about.
>>
>> At the end of this pleasant diversion, we are presented with the bill,
>> which shows that we owed over $10 a GLASS for the Monkey Bay, a price
>> that matches what we'd pay for a bottle of the same wine RETAIL.
>>
>> Suffice it to say that we shan't be returning to Vinea any time soon.
>>
>
> Ah, the airport. No surprise it was a beer drinking crowd; I don't know
> the Indianapolis airport, but usually there are only a few establishments
> to serve the swilling public. And airport prices, no surprise.
> Recently I ordered coffee and a bagel and it came to $12. At least the
> cashier looked apologetic when I balked.
>
Have you ever bought a drink or sandwich on Ryanair! It just about doubles
the price of the ticket!
Graham