"gtr" > wrote in message news:2014010610043776771-xxx@yyyzzz...
> On 2014-01-06 16:07:01 +0000, jmcquown said:
>
>> No offense intended, sf. It does seem you reference "Republicans" into
>> a lot of discussions here. I don't care who anyone voted for. Nor
>> celebrities. I don't know who the hell those "stars" are on shows that
>> have them dancing with someone, nor do I care. I don't believe I bring
>> my cat up on a regular basis, either.
>
> But some talk incessantly about cats.
>
> It's not so much the "political party" aspect as it is the political
> cultural thing, at least for me. I don't care which politician or star
> one likes or doesn't, what irks me is the political/cultural ideology
> that creeps into discussion about so many things. The "everybody's a
> cheater" and the villification of the poor, casual reference to the
> evil of unions. That's all politics and it frequently creeps into the
> dicussion of how best to peel a potato.
>
> For those who don't consider politics in anyway they can be blind to it
> all. Or unknowing transmitters of their family's viewpoints.

I like the cat talk. There is a cat NG but nobody posts to it.

"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> sf wrote:
>>
>> I'm not a democrat, so deal with it. I will stop posting political
>> ineundo or direct responses to political posts when others stop
>> posting about cats, ferrets, various wild life in their back yards,
>> celebrity deaths and all other off topic subjects.
>
> Annoyed with the very rare ferret posts, eh? You are a real cookie.
>
> G.

I'll bet my cat could kick your ferret's ass! There. How's that for drama?

On 1/6/14, 8:00 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>
> I'll bet my cat could kick your ferret's ass!

Then I'll bet your cat's name isn't Bucky.

-- Larry

In article >, says...
>

> I'll bet my cat could kick your ferret's ass! There. How's that for drama?

Non-believable, you've already posted how traumatised your wimp cat
was by the kidnap possum.

Janet UK

"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Gary" > wrote in message
> ...
>> sf wrote:
>>>
>>> I'm not a democrat, so deal with it. I will stop posting political
>>> ineundo or direct responses to political posts when others stop
>>> posting about cats, ferrets, various wild life in their back yards,
>>> celebrity deaths and all other off topic subjects.
>>
>> Annoyed with the very rare ferret posts, eh? You are a real cookie.
>>
>> G.
>
> I'll bet my cat could kick your ferret's ass! There. How's that for
> drama?

<g>

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On 1/5/2014 10:48 PM, sf wrote:
> On Sun, 05 Jan 2014 20:37:19 -0500, jmcquown >
> wrote:
>
>> On 1/5/2014 11:44 AM, sf wrote:
>>> On Sun, 5 Jan 2014 08:16:27 -0800 (PST), Kalmia
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> Personally, I'd take cod over salmon any day purely from a taste standpoint.
>>>
>>> I like both, but there's no way I'll pay that much for salmon.
>>> --
>>>
>>> "Corporations aren't people, they're Republicans"
>>> (Rev Al Sharpton 10/7/2011)
>>>
>> Okay, we understand you're a Democrat. Please stop dragging politics
>> into rfc.
>
> I'm not a democrat, so deal with it. I will stop posting political
> ineundo or direct responses to political posts when others stop
> posting about cats, ferrets, various wild life in their back yards,
> celebrity deaths and all other off topic subjects.
>
LOL!

Julie Bove wrote:
>
> "Gary" > wrote in message ...
> > sf wrote:
> >>
> >> I'm not a democrat, so deal with it. I will stop posting political
> >> ineundo or direct responses to political posts when others stop
> >> posting about cats, ferrets, various wild life in their back yards,
> >> celebrity deaths and all other off topic subjects.
> >
> > Annoyed with the very rare ferret posts, eh? You are a real cookie.
> >
> > G.
>
> I'll bet my cat could kick your ferret's ass! There. How's that for drama?

LOL! Julie, my ferret is so darn friendly, I suspect any animal could
kick her ass, even a mouse. hahaha

G.

"Janet" > wrote in message
t...
> In article >, says...
>>
>
>> I'll bet my cat could kick your ferret's ass! There. How's that for
>> drama?
>
> Non-believable, you've already posted how traumatised your wimp cat
> was by the kidnap possum.

No. That was my husband. The raccoon is what got my cat. And can't you
tell when someone was joking? Hardly a nice thing for you to say to me
after one cat was wounded and another killed by the raccoon. You're as mean
as a snake.

"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>> "Gary" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > sf wrote:
>> >>
>> >> I'm not a democrat, so deal with it. I will stop posting political
>> >> ineundo or direct responses to political posts when others stop
>> >> posting about cats, ferrets, various wild life in their back yards,
>> >> celebrity deaths and all other off topic subjects.
>> >
>> > Annoyed with the very rare ferret posts, eh? You are a real cookie.
>> >
>> > G.
>>
>> I'll bet my cat could kick your ferret's ass! There. How's that for
>> drama?
>
> LOL! Julie, my ferret is so darn friendly, I suspect any animal could
> kick her ass, even a mouse. hahaha

Ha!

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
>I picked up some food from the Club. Once again I walked into a server
>meeting. The DRM (dining room manager) was telling the staff to lock their
>wallets and purses in their cars because someone has been stealing.
>


AND like the Government the Club did not want any competition in the
stealing arena.

Mike

On Sunday, January 5, 2014 7:37:19 PM UTC-6, jmcquown wrote:
> On 1/5/2014 11:44 AM, sf wrote:
>
> > On Sun, 5 Jan 2014 08:16:27 -0800 (PST), Kalmia
>
> > > wrote:
>
> >
>
> >> Personally, I'd take cod over salmon any day purely from a taste standpoint.
>
> >
>
> > I like both, but there's no way I'll pay that much for salmon.
>
> > --
>
> >
>
> > "Corporations aren't people, they're Republicans"
>
> > (Rev Al Sharpton 10/7/2011)
>
> >
>
> Okay, we understand you're a Democrat. Please stop dragging politics
>
> into rfc.

THANK YOU!!!!

On Wed, 22 Jan 2014 23:43:46 -0800 (PST),
wrote:

>On Sunday, January 5, 2014 7:37:19 PM UTC-6, jmcquown wrote:
>> On 1/5/2014 11:44 AM, sf wrote:
>>
>> > On Sun, 5 Jan 2014 08:16:27 -0800 (PST), Kalmia
>>
>> > > wrote:
>>
>> >
>>
>> >> Personally, I'd take cod over salmon any day purely from a taste standpoint.
>>
>> >
>>
>> > I like both, but there's no way I'll pay that much for salmon.
>>
>> > --
>>
>> >
>>
>> > "Corporations aren't people, they're Republicans"
>>
>> > (Rev Al Sharpton 10/7/2011)
>>
>> >
>>
>> Okay, we understand you're a Democrat. Please stop dragging politics
>>
>> into rfc.
>
>THANK YOU!!!!

What's the difference between government and organized crime?


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On Sunday, January 5, 2014 1:42:02 AM UTC-5, jmcquown wrote:
> On 1/5/2014 1:14 AM, sf wrote:
>
> > Doesn't the diner have to be either blind or stupid to eat cod and pay
> > for salmon?
>
> Beats me. I'm not that stupid. I did find it odd they said it in front
> of me.
>
> Jill

Are you sure they weren't planning to
substitute mussels for shrimp?

"jmcquown" wrote in message ...

On 1/5/2014 2:37 AM, Sqwertz wrote:
> On Sun, 05 Jan 2014 01:12:17 -0500, jmcquown wrote:
>
>> On 1/5/2014 12:53 AM, Sqwertz wrote:
>>> On Sat, 04 Jan 2014 23:26:06 -0500, jmcquown wrote:
>>>
>>>> I heard the guy say to offer broiled cod for $12 but push it as salmon
>>>> and sell it for $24. Yes, they're encouraging the staff to rip people
>>>> off. I will be writing a letter to complain. Assholes. Perhaps you
>>>> should hold your "server meetings" where people can't hear you.
>>>
>>> I would use that right there as an excuse to lower my dining allotment
>>> by at least half - no questions about it. That's flat out fraud. And
>>> you do not have to pay for fraud.
>>>
>> Unfortunately I have no way to prove it.
>
> You heard it and you (probably?) saw who said it. If you wanted more
> proof, buy the "salmon". Cod is easy to tell from salmon.
>
> -sw
>
I sent an email to the General Manager. First I suggested they hold
"server meetings" on days when they are closed. When I worked in
restaurants the meetings weren't held during business hours with
customers within earshot. Secondly, I pointed out anyone with half a
brain can tell the difference between cod and salmon so try not to be so
blatant. If you want to charge $24 for cod, charge $24 for it. Don't
try to pretend it's salmon. I don't know if I'll get a reply.

Jill

~~~~~~~~~
I think I would have kept quiet about this. You have just given them a way
to keep information secret. It could be to your advantage if you could
overhear some of their info, if this is typical.

MaryL

"jmcquown" wrote in message ...

On 1/5/2014 2:38 AM, Sqwertz wrote:
> On Sat, 4 Jan 2014 22:43:47 -0800, Julie Bove wrote:
>
>> "Sqwertz" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>> Prolly used those cauliflower fauxtatoes too.
>
> Yeah - because cauliflower is so much cheaper than potatoes!
>
> -sw
>
LOL. I love cauliflower but I don't "get" substituting it for anything.
I'm not afraid of potatoes, rice or other carbohydrates.

Jill

~~~~~~~~
I have diabetes, and white potatoes will send my BG skyrocketing. On the
other hand, I could eat cauliflower all day long without having any ill
effects (assuming it is not "doctored up" with something I should avoid).
Fortunately, I like cauliflower.

MaryL

On 1/24/2014 9:57 AM, MaryL wrote in reply to Jill:
> I sent an email to the General Manager. First I suggested they hold
> "server meetings" on days when they are closed. When I worked in
> restaurants the meetings weren't held during business hours with
> customers within earshot. Secondly, I pointed out anyone with half a
> brain can tell the difference between cod and salmon so try not to be so
> blatant. If you want to charge $24 for cod, charge $24 for it. Don't
> try to pretend it's salmon. I don't know if I'll get a reply.
>
> Jill
>
> ~~~~~~~~~
> I think I would have kept quiet about this. You have just given them a
> way to keep information secret. It could be to your advantage if you
> could overhear some of their info, if this is typical.
>
> MaryL

I got a convoluted reply back:

"I am sorry that you overheard the server meeting. They conduct a 5
minute lineup pre-shift to ensure that every one is in the correct
uniform, knows the daily specials, special instructions etc. We hold
these before lunch and between lunch and dinner service.

The difference in prices that you noted are differences in the smaller
tapas portions versus full size entrée portions. The $12 is a tapas
price and is a popular option with many of our members. We are unable
to find what the salmon prep reference was about. Most likely it was
that the special was salmon but many of our members like to substitute cod."

Uh huh. That's not what I overheard. Further:

"I am sorry to hear of your takeout order. It can be very frustrating
to get home and find missing items from your order. No one should be
making light of an occurrence like you mention. I have discussed this
with the staff."

I don't really think they care. They're just giving me lip-service.
I'm very vocal and they don't like it. I think a lot of people put up
with their crap without saying anything. That's not me. From now on,
I'll be checking my to-go orders before I leave the premises. It would
help if they didn't tie the bag [they put the container in] into knots
that require scizzors to get open!

Jill

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> On 1/24/2014 9:57 AM, MaryL wrote in reply to Jill:
>> I sent an email to the General Manager. First I suggested they hold
>> "server meetings" on days when they are closed. When I worked in
>> restaurants the meetings weren't held during business hours with
>> customers within earshot. Secondly, I pointed out anyone with half a
>> brain can tell the difference between cod and salmon so try not to be so
>> blatant. If you want to charge $24 for cod, charge $24 for it. Don't
>> try to pretend it's salmon. I don't know if I'll get a reply.
>>
>> Jill
>>
>> ~~~~~~~~~
>> I think I would have kept quiet about this. You have just given them a
>> way to keep information secret. It could be to your advantage if you
>> could overhear some of their info, if this is typical.
>>
>> MaryL
>
> I got a convoluted reply back:
>
> "I am sorry that you overheard the server meeting. They conduct a 5
> minute lineup pre-shift to ensure that every one is in the correct
> uniform, knows the daily specials, special instructions etc. We hold
> these before lunch and between lunch and dinner service.
>
> The difference in prices that you noted are differences in the smaller
> tapas portions versus full size entrée portions. The $12 is a tapas price
> and is a popular option with many of our members. We are unable to find
> what the salmon prep reference was about. Most likely it was that the
> special was salmon but many of our members like to substitute cod."
>
> Uh huh. That's not what I overheard. Further:
>
> "I am sorry to hear of your takeout order. It can be very frustrating to
> get home and find missing items from your order. No one should be making
> light of an occurrence like you mention. I have discussed this with the
> staff."
>
> I don't really think they care. They're just giving me lip-service. I'm
> very vocal and they don't like it. I think a lot of people put up with
> their crap without saying anything. That's not me. From now on, I'll be
> checking my to-go orders before I leave the premises. It would help if
> they didn't tie the bag [they put the container in] into knots that
> require scizzors to get open!
>
> Jill

"Pico Rico" > wrote in message
...

>> I don't really think they care. They're just giving me lip-service. I'm
>> very vocal and they don't like it. I think a lot of people put up with
>> their crap without saying anything. That's not me. From now on, I'll be
>> checking my to-go orders before I leave the premises. It would help if
>> they didn't tie the bag [they put the container in] into knots that
>> require scizzors to get open!

Yayy that is our Jill I bet they won't mess with you again))


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On 1/24/2014 10:00 AM, MaryL wrote:
>
>
> "jmcquown" wrote in message ...
>
> On 1/5/2014 2:38 AM, Sqwertz wrote:
>> On Sat, 4 Jan 2014 22:43:47 -0800, Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>>> "Sqwertz" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>
>>> Prolly used those cauliflower fauxtatoes too.
>>
>> Yeah - because cauliflower is so much cheaper than potatoes!
>>
>> -sw
>>
> LOL. I love cauliflower but I don't "get" substituting it for anything.
> I'm not afraid of potatoes, rice or other carbohydrates.
>
> Jill
>
> ~~~~~~~~
> I have diabetes, and white potatoes will send my BG skyrocketing. On
> the other hand, I could eat cauliflower all day long without having any
> ill effects (assuming it is not "doctored up" with something I should
> avoid). Fortunately, I like cauliflower.
>
> MaryL

If a health condition prohibits or limits things like potatoes it's
perfectly reasonable to avoid them. It seems *some* people do the
low-carb thing not for health reasons but because it's trendy. These
same people jump on every newfangled food fad and "diet" there is.

I love cauliflower. I still wouldn't use it in place of potatoes. Then
again, I don't eat potatoes with every meal.

Jill

"jmcquown" wrote in message ...

On 1/24/2014 10:00 AM, MaryL wrote:
>

> I have diabetes, and white potatoes will send my BG skyrocketing. On
> the other hand, I could eat cauliflower all day long without having any
> ill effects (assuming it is not "doctored up" with something I should
> avoid). Fortunately, I like cauliflower.
>
> MaryL

If a health condition prohibits or limits things like potatoes it's
perfectly reasonable to avoid them. It seems *some* people do the
low-carb thing not for health reasons but because it's trendy. These
same people jump on every newfangled food fad and "diet" there is.

Jill

~~~~~~~
That's true. My diet is not really low-carb, although it is much "lower"
carb than in the days before I was diagnosed with diabetes. I eat a lot of
what South Beach calls "good carbs," and it definitely shows on my meter. I
have been successful in keeping my BG under control since 2004.

MaryL

"MaryL" > wrote in message
...

> That's true. My diet is not really low-carb, although it is much "lower"
> carb than in the days before I was diagnosed with diabetes. I eat a lot
> of what South Beach calls "good carbs," and it definitely shows on my
> meter. I have been successful in keeping my BG under control since 2004.

Well done)


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wrote:
>
>And who the hell eats mashed cauliflower thinking it's a substitute
>for mashed potatoes? What a bunch of retards.

lol!

G.

jmcquown wrote:
> On 1/24/2014 9:57 AM, MaryL wrote in reply to Jill:
>> I sent an email to the General Manager. First I suggested they hold
>> "server meetings" on days when they are closed. When I worked in
>> restaurants the meetings weren't held during business hours with
>> customers within earshot. Secondly, I pointed out anyone with half a
>> brain can tell the difference between cod and salmon so try not to be so
>> blatant. If you want to charge $24 for cod, charge $24 for it. Don't
>> try to pretend it's salmon. I don't know if I'll get a reply.
>>
>> Jill
>>
>> ~~~~~~~~~
>> I think I would have kept quiet about this. You have just given them a
>> way to keep information secret. It could be to your advantage if you
>> could overhear some of their info, if this is typical.
>>
>> MaryL
>
> I got a convoluted reply back:
>
> "I am sorry that you overheard the server meeting. They conduct a 5
> minute lineup pre-shift to ensure that every one is in the correct
> uniform, knows the daily specials, special instructions etc. We hold
> these before lunch and between lunch and dinner service.
>
> The difference in prices that you noted are differences in the smaller
> tapas portions versus full size entrée portions. The $12 is a tapas
> price and is a popular option with many of our members. We are unable
> to find what the salmon prep reference was about. Most likely it was
> that the special was salmon but many of our members like to substitute
> cod."
>
> Uh huh. That's not what I overheard. Further:
>
> "I am sorry to hear of your takeout order. It can be very frustrating
> to get home and find missing items from your order. No one should be
> making light of an occurrence like you mention. I have discussed this
> with the staff."
>
> I don't really think they care. They're just giving me lip-service.
> I'm very vocal and they don't like it. I think a lot of people put up
> with their crap without saying anything. That's not me. From now on,
> I'll be checking my to-go orders before I leave the premises. It
> would help if they didn't tie the bag [they put the container in] into
> knots that require scizzors to get open!
>
> Jill
Scissors?

On Fri, 24 Jan 2014 17:52:41 -0500, Gary > wrote:

> wrote:
> >
> >And who the hell eats mashed cauliflower thinking it's a substitute
> >for mashed potatoes? What a bunch of retards.
>
> lol!
>
Nobody "thinks" it's a substitute, it simply is. Normal people call
it cauliflower, not potato. It makes a good substitute for couscous
too.


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On Friday, January 24, 2014 11:56:07 PM UTC-6, sf wrote:
> On Fri, 24 Jan 2014 17:52:41 -0500, Gary > wrote:
>
>
>
> > wrote:
>
> > >
>
> > >And who the hell eats mashed cauliflower thinking it's a substitute
>
> > >for mashed potatoes? What a bunch of retards.
>
> >
>
> > lol!
>
> >
>
> Nobody "thinks" it's a substitute, it simply is. Normal people call
>
> it cauliflower, not potato. It makes a good substitute for couscous
>
> too.

She keeps replying to me through her killfile. LOL