Note: This is not a complaint, merely an observation.

They're having a Men's Only event at the Club tomorrow night. A
single-malt whiskey tasting, cigars on the veranda(h), NY strip steaks
grilled to order, loaded baked potatoes, green beans almondine, bread &
butter.

Wowsa! This is like a wayback machine circa 1900. Gentlemen, shall we
take our leave for cigars and brandy? We can go discuss things women
simply can't understand. LOL

On July 24th there's a Women's Only wine and chocolate tasting. Sure,
because all women love chocolate. We sit around eating bonbons while
watching soap operas. LOL

Apparently they haven't figured out what else to feed women because the
email says "details to follow, make your reservation now!"

Reservations for what? They haven't figured out what they're going to
feed us [women]. I'm pretty sure it won't be a "manly" meal of steak &
baked potatoes. Probably some fru-fru chicken salad or something
wrapped in a spinach tortilla.

Me, I'll take the strip steak, grilled no more than medium rare, the
loaded baked potato and the green beans almondine. I wouldn't object to
a sip of a good smooth single malt, either. :-D

Jill

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
DATAW> Note: This is not a complaint, merely an observation.
DATAW>
DATAW> They're having a Men's Only event at the Club tomorrow night. A
DATAW> single-malt whiskey tasting, cigars on the veranda(h), NY strip
steaks
DATAW> grilled to order, loaded baked potatoes, green beans almondine, bread
&
DATAW> butter.
DATAW>
DATAW> Wowsa! This is like a wayback machine circa 1900. Gentlemen, shall
we
DATAW> take our leave for cigars and brandy? We can go discuss things women
DATAW> simply can't understand. LOL
DATAW>
DATAW> On July 24th there's a Women's Only wine and chocolate tasting.
Sure,
DATAW> because all women love chocolate. We sit around eating bonbons while
DATAW> watching soap operas. LOL
DATAW>
DATAW> Apparently they haven't figured out what else to feed women because
the
DATAW> email says "details to follow, make your reservation now!"
DATAW>
DATAW> Reservations for what? They haven't figured out what they're going
to
DATAW> feed us [women]. I'm pretty sure it won't be a "manly" meal of steak
&
DATAW> baked potatoes. Probably some fru-fru chicken salad or something
DATAW> wrapped in a spinach tortilla.
DATAW>
DATAW> Me, I'll take the strip steak, grilled no more than medium rare, the
DATAW> loaded baked potato and the green beans almondine. I wouldn't object
to
DATAW> a sip of a good smooth single malt, either. :-D
DATAW>
DATAW> Jill


Sounds like a bit of diversity to me, isn't that supposed to be a good
thing? Why don't you tell them what you think should be the offerings at
the women's event? They probably got suggestions from some men, and are at
the moment on their own re the women.

On 2014-06-04 9:57 AM, jmcquown wrote:
> Note: This is not a complaint, merely an observation.
>
> They're having a Men's Only event at the Club tomorrow night. A
> single-malt whiskey tasting, cigars on the veranda(h), NY strip steaks
> grilled to order, loaded baked potatoes, green beans almondine, bread &
> butter.
>
> Wowsa! This is like a wayback machine circa 1900. Gentlemen, shall we
> take our leave for cigars and brandy? We can go discuss things women
> simply can't understand. LOL
>
> On July 24th there's a Women's Only wine and chocolate tasting. Sure,
> because all women love chocolate. We sit around eating bonbons while
> watching soap operas. LOL
>

Well, let's be honest. The whiskey tasting is more likely to appeal to
the men and wine and chocolate would be of more interest to women. Or...
we can live in denial about that.

On 6/4/2014 3:57 AM, jmcquown wrote:
> Note: This is not a complaint, merely an observation.
>
> They're having a Men's Only event at the Club tomorrow night. A
> single-malt whiskey tasting, cigars on the veranda(h), NY strip steaks
> grilled to order, loaded baked potatoes, green beans almondine, bread &
> butter.
>
> Wowsa! This is like a wayback machine circa 1900. Gentlemen, shall we
> take our leave for cigars and brandy? We can go discuss things women
> simply can't understand. LOL
>
> On July 24th there's a Women's Only wine and chocolate tasting. Sure,
> because all women love chocolate. We sit around eating bonbons while
> watching soap operas. LOL
>
> Apparently they haven't figured out what else to feed women because the
> email says "details to follow, make your reservation now!"
>
> Reservations for what? They haven't figured out what they're going to
> feed us [women]. I'm pretty sure it won't be a "manly" meal of steak &
> baked potatoes. Probably some fru-fru chicken salad or something
> wrapped in a spinach tortilla.
>
> Me, I'll take the strip steak, grilled no more than medium rare, the
> loaded baked potato and the green beans almondine. I wouldn't object to
> a sip of a good smooth single malt, either. :-D
>
> Jill

Old people sure are funny, aren't they? :-)

On 6/4/2014 10:40 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2014-06-04 9:57 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>> Note: This is not a complaint, merely an observation.
>>
>> They're having a Men's Only event at the Club tomorrow night. A
>> single-malt whiskey tasting, cigars on the veranda(h), NY strip steaks
>> grilled to order, loaded baked potatoes, green beans almondine, bread &
>> butter.
>>
>> Wowsa! This is like a wayback machine circa 1900. Gentlemen, shall we
>> take our leave for cigars and brandy? We can go discuss things women
>> simply can't understand. LOL
>>
>> On July 24th there's a Women's Only wine and chocolate tasting. Sure,
>> because all women love chocolate. We sit around eating bonbons while
>> watching soap operas. LOL
>>
>
> Well, let's be honest. The whiskey tasting is more likely to appeal to
> the men and wine and chocolate would be of more interest to women. Or...
> we can live in denial about that.
>
>
You really think so? I don't drink liquor very often but I enjoy a nice
smooth single malt as well as the next person. And I'm not a fan of
chocolate. Where the heck is my steak?

Jill

On 6/4/2014 12:08 PM, dsi1 wrote:
> On 6/4/2014 3:57 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>> Note: This is not a complaint, merely an observation.
>>
>> They're having a Men's Only event at the Club tomorrow night. A
>> single-malt whiskey tasting, cigars on the veranda(h), NY strip steaks
>> grilled to order, loaded baked potatoes, green beans almondine, bread &
>> butter.
>>
>> Wowsa! This is like a wayback machine circa 1900. Gentlemen, shall we
>> take our leave for cigars and brandy? We can go discuss things women
>> simply can't understand. LOL
>>
>> On July 24th there's a Women's Only wine and chocolate tasting. Sure,
>> because all women love chocolate. We sit around eating bonbons while
>> watching soap operas. LOL
>>
>> Apparently they haven't figured out what else to feed women because the
>> email says "details to follow, make your reservation now!"
>>
>> Reservations for what? They haven't figured out what they're going to
>> feed us [women]. I'm pretty sure it won't be a "manly" meal of steak &
>> baked potatoes. Probably some fru-fru chicken salad or something
>> wrapped in a spinach tortilla.
>>
>> Me, I'll take the strip steak, grilled no more than medium rare, the
>> loaded baked potato and the green beans almondine. I wouldn't object to
>> a sip of a good smooth single malt, either. :-D
>>
>> Jill
>
> Old people sure are funny, aren't they? :-)

What's funny is the people who are planning these things aren't old. :-D

Jill

On 6/4/2014 12:56 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
> On Wed, 04 Jun 2014 09:57:52 -0400, jmcquown wrote:
>
>> Wowsa! This is like a wayback machine circa 1900. Gentlemen, shall we
>> take our leave for cigars and brandy? We can go discuss things women
>> simply can't understand. LOL
>>
>> On July 24th there's a Women's Only wine and chocolate tasting. Sure,
>> because all women love chocolate. We sit around eating bonbons while
>> watching soap operas. LOL
>
> There are plenty of other women-oriented or women-only events and
> organizations:
>
> Ladies Bible Study
> Happy Hands Needlepoint
> Needle Work Group
> Women's Golf Association
> Quilting
> Women's Book Club
> And Sheldon's favorite: "The Hookers"
>
> So I don't understand why a Men's Night of smoking cigars and drinking
> Scotch should be that out of line, you sexist pig!
>
> -sw
>
LOL! Yep, that's me, the sexist pig.

I have something to say about book clubs. Never, ever. They tell you
what you *have* to read (mostly selected by someone who watches Oprah
Winfrey) as if it's a school assignment. Then they get together and
analyze the book to pieces. IMHO, book club members don't actually read
because they like to.

OB Food: Had 2 scrambled eggs, 3 link sausages and a piece of buttered
whole wheat toast for breakfast.

Jill

On 6/4/2014 6:35 AM, jmcquown wrote:
> On 6/4/2014 12:08 PM, dsi1 wrote:
>> On 6/4/2014 3:57 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>>> Note: This is not a complaint, merely an observation.
>>>
>>> They're having a Men's Only event at the Club tomorrow night. A
>>> single-malt whiskey tasting, cigars on the veranda(h), NY strip steaks
>>> grilled to order, loaded baked potatoes, green beans almondine, bread &
>>> butter.
>>>
>>> Wowsa! This is like a wayback machine circa 1900. Gentlemen, shall we
>>> take our leave for cigars and brandy? We can go discuss things women
>>> simply can't understand. LOL
>>>
>>> On July 24th there's a Women's Only wine and chocolate tasting. Sure,
>>> because all women love chocolate. We sit around eating bonbons while
>>> watching soap operas. LOL
>>>
>>> Apparently they haven't figured out what else to feed women because the
>>> email says "details to follow, make your reservation now!"
>>>
>>> Reservations for what? They haven't figured out what they're going to
>>> feed us [women]. I'm pretty sure it won't be a "manly" meal of steak &
>>> baked potatoes. Probably some fru-fru chicken salad or something
>>> wrapped in a spinach tortilla.
>>>
>>> Me, I'll take the strip steak, grilled no more than medium rare, the
>>> loaded baked potato and the green beans almondine. I wouldn't object to
>>> a sip of a good smooth single malt, either. :-D
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>> Old people sure are funny, aren't they? :-)
>
> What's funny is the people who are planning these things aren't old. :-D
>
> Jill

I think that whoever is planning/running the whole setup are goofballs.
They don't sound very professional. You guys should get rid of them.

"Sqwertz" > wrote in message
...
> On Wed, 04 Jun 2014 09:57:52 -0400, jmcquown wrote:
>
>> Wowsa! This is like a wayback machine circa 1900. Gentlemen, shall we
>> take our leave for cigars and brandy? We can go discuss things women
>> simply can't understand. LOL
>>
>> On July 24th there's a Women's Only wine and chocolate tasting. Sure,
>> because all women love chocolate. We sit around eating bonbons while
>> watching soap operas. LOL
>
> There are plenty of other women-oriented or women-only events and
> organizations:
>
> Ladies Bible Study
> Happy Hands Needlepoint
> Needle Work Group
> Women's Golf Association
> Quilting
> Women's Book Club
> And Sheldon's favorite: "The Hookers"
>
> So I don't understand why a Men's Night of smoking cigars and drinking
> Scotch should be that out of line, you sexist pig!

Here we have MOPS. Mothers of preschoolers.

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> On 6/4/2014 12:56 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
>> On Wed, 04 Jun 2014 09:57:52 -0400, jmcquown wrote:
>>
>>> Wowsa! This is like a wayback machine circa 1900. Gentlemen, shall we
>>> take our leave for cigars and brandy? We can go discuss things women
>>> simply can't understand. LOL
>>>
>>> On July 24th there's a Women's Only wine and chocolate tasting. Sure,
>>> because all women love chocolate. We sit around eating bonbons while
>>> watching soap operas. LOL
>>
>> There are plenty of other women-oriented or women-only events and
>> organizations:
>>
>> Ladies Bible Study
>> Happy Hands Needlepoint
>> Needle Work Group
>> Women's Golf Association
>> Quilting
>> Women's Book Club
>> And Sheldon's favorite: "The Hookers"
>>
>> So I don't understand why a Men's Night of smoking cigars and drinking
>> Scotch should be that out of line, you sexist pig!
>>
>> -sw
>>
> LOL! Yep, that's me, the sexist pig.
>
> I have something to say about book clubs. Never, ever. They tell you
> what you *have* to read (mostly selected by someone who watches Oprah
> Winfrey) as if it's a school assignment. Then they get together and
> analyze the book to pieces. IMHO, book club members don't actually read
> because they like to.
>
> OB Food: Had 2 scrambled eggs, 3 link sausages and a piece of buttered
> whole wheat toast for breakfast.

The dance studio tried to do a book club. No way. I like to read certain
kinds of books. But there is no way that I want to sit around discussing
them, even if they are books that I want to read.

On 6/4/2014 2:03 PM, wrote:
> On Wed, 04 Jun 2014 07:45:10 -1000, dsi1
> > wrote:
>
>> On 6/4/2014 6:35 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>>> On 6/4/2014 12:08 PM, dsi1 wrote:
>>>> On 6/4/2014 3:57 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>>>>> Note: This is not a complaint, merely an observation.
>>>>>
>>>>> They're having a Men's Only event at the Club tomorrow night. A
>>>>> single-malt whiskey tasting, cigars on the veranda(h), NY strip steaks
>>>>> grilled to order, loaded baked potatoes, green beans almondine, bread &
>>>>> butter.
>>>>>
>>>>> Wowsa! This is like a wayback machine circa 1900. Gentlemen, shall we
>>>>> take our leave for cigars and brandy? We can go discuss things women
>>>>> simply can't understand. LOL
>>>>>
>>>>> On July 24th there's a Women's Only wine and chocolate tasting. Sure,
>>>>> because all women love chocolate. We sit around eating bonbons while
>>>>> watching soap operas. LOL
>>>>>
>>>>> Apparently they haven't figured out what else to feed women because the
>>>>> email says "details to follow, make your reservation now!"
>>>>>
>>>>> Reservations for what? They haven't figured out what they're going to
>>>>> feed us [women]. I'm pretty sure it won't be a "manly" meal of steak &
>>>>> baked potatoes. Probably some fru-fru chicken salad or something
>>>>> wrapped in a spinach tortilla.
>>>>>
>>>>> Me, I'll take the strip steak, grilled no more than medium rare, the
>>>>> loaded baked potato and the green beans almondine. I wouldn't object to
>>>>> a sip of a good smooth single malt, either. :-D
>>>>>
>>>>> Jill
>>>>
>>>> Old people sure are funny, aren't they? :-)
>>>
>>> What's funny is the people who are planning these things aren't old. :-D
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>> I think that whoever is planning/running the whole setup are goofballs.
>> They don't sound very professional. You guys should get rid of them.
>
>
> I couldn't be bothered to live there! They seem to cater to bunch of
> old has beens. If Jill doesn't fit that description then she should
> sell and move on instead of grumbling about it.
>
Yeah, sure. I'll sell you my house.

This wasn't grumbling. I found the differene in Mens and Women's Nights
amusing.

Jill <--not interested in tasting chocolates

On Wed, 04 Jun 2014 09:57:52 -0400, jmcquown >
wrote:

> Note: This is not a complaint, merely an observation.
>
> They're having a Men's Only event at the Club tomorrow night. A
> single-malt whiskey tasting, cigars on the veranda(h), NY strip steaks
> grilled to order, loaded baked potatoes, green beans almondine, bread &
> butter.
>
> Wowsa! This is like a wayback machine circa 1900. Gentlemen, shall we
> take our leave for cigars and brandy? We can go discuss things women
> simply can't understand. LOL
>
> On July 24th there's a Women's Only wine and chocolate tasting. Sure,
> because all women love chocolate. We sit around eating bonbons while
> watching soap operas. LOL
>
> Apparently they haven't figured out what else to feed women because the
> email says "details to follow, make your reservation now!"
>
> Reservations for what? They haven't figured out what they're going to
> feed us [women]. I'm pretty sure it won't be a "manly" meal of steak &
> baked potatoes. Probably some fru-fru chicken salad or something
> wrapped in a spinach tortilla.
>
> Me, I'll take the strip steak, grilled no more than medium rare, the
> loaded baked potato and the green beans almondine. I wouldn't object to
> a sip of a good smooth single malt, either. :-D
>
I guess they're trying to emulate the old plantation South. As much
as I do enjoy girls night out, that attitude would get my dander up
too. They should have a bridge club afternoon of finger sandwiches
and tea for the ladies and an evening of beer & pool for the men.


--
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.

On Wed, 04 Jun 2014 12:35:46 -0400, jmcquown >
wrote:

>
> What's funny is the people who are planning these things aren't old. :-D

Sad.

--
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.

On Wednesday, June 4, 2014 8:03:13 AM UTC-10, wrote:
> On Wed, 04 Jun 2014 07:45:10 -1000, dsi1
>
> > wrote:
>
>
>
> >On 6/4/2014 6:35 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>
> >> On 6/4/2014 12:08 PM, dsi1 wrote:
>
> >>> On 6/4/2014 3:57 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>
> >>>> Note: This is not a complaint, merely an observation.
>
> >>>>
>
> >>>> They're having a Men's Only event at the Club tomorrow night. A
>
> >>>> single-malt whiskey tasting, cigars on the veranda(h), NY strip steaks
>
> >>>> grilled to order, loaded baked potatoes, green beans almondine, bread &
>
> >>>> butter.
>
> >>>>
>
> >>>> Wowsa! This is like a wayback machine circa 1900. Gentlemen, shall we
>
> >>>> take our leave for cigars and brandy? We can go discuss things women
>
> >>>> simply can't understand. LOL
>
> >>>>
>
> >>>> On July 24th there's a Women's Only wine and chocolate tasting. Sure,
>
> >>>> because all women love chocolate. We sit around eating bonbons while
>
> >>>> watching soap operas. LOL
>
> >>>>
>
> >>>> Apparently they haven't figured out what else to feed women because the
>
> >>>> email says "details to follow, make your reservation now!"
>
> >>>>
>
> >>>> Reservations for what? They haven't figured out what they're going to
>
> >>>> feed us [women]. I'm pretty sure it won't be a "manly" meal of steak &
>
> >>>> baked potatoes. Probably some fru-fru chicken salad or something
>
> >>>> wrapped in a spinach tortilla.
>
> >>>>
>
> >>>> Me, I'll take the strip steak, grilled no more than medium rare, the
>
> >>>> loaded baked potato and the green beans almondine. I wouldn't object to
>
> >>>> a sip of a good smooth single malt, either. :-D
>
> >>>>
>
> >>>> Jill
>
> >>>
>
> >>> Old people sure are funny, aren't they? :-)
>
> >>
>
> >> What's funny is the people who are planning these things aren't old. :-D
>
> >>
>
> >> Jill
>
> >
>
> >I think that whoever is planning/running the whole setup are goofballs.
>
> >They don't sound very professional. You guys should get rid of them.
>
>

OTOH, if it's a retirement community, it makes perfect sense. It's still goofy though. I eat retirement home food a couple of times a month cause we have our civic club meetings at a retirement facility. Boy is the food goofy!

>
>
>
> I couldn't be bothered to live there! They seem to cater to bunch of
>
> old has beens. If Jill doesn't fit that description then she should
>
> sell and move on instead of grumbling about it.

On Wed, 04 Jun 2014 13:36:59 -0400, jmcquown >
wrote:

> OB Food: Had 2 scrambled eggs, 3 link sausages and a piece of buttered
> whole wheat toast for breakfast.

It's past noon already, but I'm thinking my breakfast will be a bowl
of frosted flakes and some berries.

--
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.

On Wed, 4 Jun 2014 11:09:30 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

> The dance studio tried to do a book club. No way. I like to read certain
> kinds of books. But there is no way that I want to sit around discussing
> them, even if they are books that I want to read.

From what I've heard, book clubs are just a good excuse to socialize.

--
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.

On 6/4/2014 8:57 AM, jmcquown wrote:
> Note: This is not a complaint, merely an observation.
>
> They're having a Men's Only event at the Club tomorrow night. A
> single-malt whiskey tasting, cigars on the veranda(h), NY strip steaks
> grilled to order, loaded baked potatoes, green beans almondine, bread
> & butter.

I have no problem with Guys/Gals getaway nights. They're a tradition
in my community. But the menu/events seem to be pretty stereotyped. If
this was targeting a younger crowd, I'd suspect they were being hip
and ironic, but I bet they're assuming this is exactly what will make
the retirees happy.

> On July 24th there's a Women's Only wine and chocolate tasting. Sure,
> because all women love chocolate. We sit around eating bonbons while
> watching soap operas. LOL
>
> Apparently they haven't figured out what else to feed women because
> the email says "details to follow, make your reservation now!"

I bet it'll be a tea, and the women will be told to wear their
fanciest hats.
Or maybe a cards luncheon.

I'd email the club back, and mock-seriously caution them not to get
the strippers booked for each event mixed up. The ladies wouldn't like
that.

On 6/4/2014 2:40 PM, sf wrote:
> On Wed, 04 Jun 2014 09:57:52 -0400, jmcquown >
> wrote:
>
>> Note: This is not a complaint, merely an observation.
>>
>> Me, I'll take the strip steak, grilled no more than medium rare, the
>> loaded baked potato and the green beans almondine. I wouldn't object to
>> a sip of a good smooth single malt, either. :-D
>>
> I guess they're trying to emulate the old plantation South. As much
> as I do enjoy girls night out, that attitude would get my dander up
> too. They should have a bridge club afternoon of finger sandwiches
> and tea for the ladies and an evening of beer & pool for the men.
>
>
A couple of years ago I asked why they don't have a place to shoot pool.
I'm not very good at it but I like it. I was told they don't have
room for a pool table. Croquet, anyone?

Jill

On 6/4/2014 3:14 PM, Moe DeLoughan wrote:
> On 6/4/2014 8:57 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>> Note: This is not a complaint, merely an observation.
>>
>> They're having a Men's Only event at the Club tomorrow night. A
>> single-malt whiskey tasting, cigars on the veranda(h), NY strip steaks
>> grilled to order, loaded baked potatoes, green beans almondine, bread
>> & butter.
>
> I have no problem with Guys/Gals getaway nights. They're a tradition in
> my community. But the menu/events seem to be pretty stereotyped. If this
> was targeting a younger crowd, I'd suspect they were being hip and
> ironic, but I bet they're assuming this is exactly what will make the
> retirees happy.
>
>> On July 24th there's a Women's Only wine and chocolate tasting. Sure,
>> because all women love chocolate. We sit around eating bonbons while
>> watching soap operas. LOL
>>
>> Apparently they haven't figured out what else to feed women because
>> the email says "details to follow, make your reservation now!"
>
> I bet it'll be a tea, and the women will be told to wear their fanciest
> hats.
> Or maybe a cards luncheon.
>
Well, we already got wine and chocolate. Maybe tea. How about meat and
cheese platters?

There is a bridge club but I'd beat anyone hands down at black jack.

> I'd email the club back, and mock-seriously caution them not to get the
> strippers booked for each event mixed up. The ladies wouldn't like that.
>
I wouldn't mind male strippers. Knowing some of the older women who live
here, I doubt they'd mind, either. Wrinkled old men need not apply. LOL

Jill

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Wed, 4 Jun 2014 11:09:30 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> > wrote:
>
>> The dance studio tried to do a book club. No way. I like to read
>> certain
>> kinds of books. But there is no way that I want to sit around discussing
>> them, even if they are books that I want to read.
>
> From what I've heard, book clubs are just a good excuse to socialize.
>
I don't know. The ones I've heard of are pretty hard core. You stick to
discussing the book and nothing else.

On Wed, 4 Jun 2014 12:51:51 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

>
> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Wed, 4 Jun 2014 11:09:30 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> > > wrote:
> >
> >> The dance studio tried to do a book club. No way. I like to read
> >> certain
> >> kinds of books. But there is no way that I want to sit around discussing
> >> them, even if they are books that I want to read.
> >
> > From what I've heard, book clubs are just a good excuse to socialize.
> >
> I don't know. The ones I've heard of are pretty hard core. You stick to
> discussing the book and nothing else.

That's totally different from every single book club I've heard of.
They might start off as hard core, but become more social events over
the years. Yes, the book is discussed - when that's over, it's time
for a much longer chat about personal lives, families and vacations
over food and drinks.

--
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.

"dsi1" > wrote in message
...
> On Wednesday, June 4, 2014 8:03:13 AM UTC-10, wrote:
>> On Wed, 04 Jun 2014 07:45:10 -1000, dsi1
>>
>> > wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> >On 6/4/2014 6:35 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>>
>> >> On 6/4/2014 12:08 PM, dsi1 wrote:
>>
>> >>> On 6/4/2014 3:57 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>>
>> >>>> Note: This is not a complaint, merely an observation.
>>
>> >>>>
>>
>> >>>> They're having a Men's Only event at the Club tomorrow night. A
>>
>> >>>> single-malt whiskey tasting, cigars on the veranda(h), NY strip
>> >>>> steaks
>>
>> >>>> grilled to order, loaded baked potatoes, green beans almondine,
>> >>>> bread &
>>
>> >>>> butter.
>>
>> >>>>
>>
>> >>>> Wowsa! This is like a wayback machine circa 1900. Gentlemen, shall
>> >>>> we
>>
>> >>>> take our leave for cigars and brandy? We can go discuss things
>> >>>> women
>>
>> >>>> simply can't understand. LOL
>>
>> >>>>
>>
>> >>>> On July 24th there's a Women's Only wine and chocolate tasting.
>> >>>> Sure,
>>
>> >>>> because all women love chocolate. We sit around eating bonbons
>> >>>> while
>>
>> >>>> watching soap operas. LOL
>>
>> >>>>
>>
>> >>>> Apparently they haven't figured out what else to feed women because
>> >>>> the
>>
>> >>>> email says "details to follow, make your reservation now!"
>>
>> >>>>
>>
>> >>>> Reservations for what? They haven't figured out what they're going
>> >>>> to
>>
>> >>>> feed us [women]. I'm pretty sure it won't be a "manly" meal of
>> >>>> steak &
>>
>> >>>> baked potatoes. Probably some fru-fru chicken salad or something
>>
>> >>>> wrapped in a spinach tortilla.
>>
>> >>>>
>>
>> >>>> Me, I'll take the strip steak, grilled no more than medium rare, the
>>
>> >>>> loaded baked potato and the green beans almondine. I wouldn't object
>> >>>> to
>>
>> >>>> a sip of a good smooth single malt, either. :-D
>>
>> >>>>
>>
>> >>>> Jill
>>
>> >>>
>>
>> >>> Old people sure are funny, aren't they? :-)
>>
>> >>
>>
>> >> What's funny is the people who are planning these things aren't old.
>> >> :-D
>>
>> >>
>>
>> >> Jill
>>
>> >
>>
>> >I think that whoever is planning/running the whole setup are goofballs.
>>
>> >They don't sound very professional. You guys should get rid of them.
>>
>>
>
> OTOH, if it's a retirement community, it makes perfect sense. It's still
> goofy though. I eat retirement home food a couple of times a month cause
> we have our civic club meetings at a retirement facility. Boy is the food
> goofy!

Here is the menu from where my mom is. I didn't think it was very extensive
but others would disagree.

Classic Caeser with Fresh Parmesan
Greek Salad
Tradtional Chef Salad
Almond Orange Salad

Char-Broiled Angus Burger
Chicken Katsu on Japanese Sweet Bread
Fish Tacos
Cubano Sandwich
Pulled Pork Quesadilla
Flank Steak Hoagie

Fettucine Alfredo
Four Cheese Lasagna
Mac and Cheese but this has scallion, chili, sour cream and cheese

Grilled Vegetable Platter with Rich Bean Ragout
Salmon Du Jour
Open Face (Angus) Meatloaf
Turkey Picatta
Half Roasted Hen: Note that I hope they meant half of a roasted hen and not
how it reads
Lamp Shank with Minted Brown Sauce

Weekly Men:

Sun: Roast Turkey and Stuffing
Mon: Pan Fried Snapper Filet Roasted Mango Salsa
Tues: Vegetarian Lasagna Garlic Bread
We: Herbed Roasted Pork Loin Pan Gravy
Thu: King Chicken with Peppers, Peas, Carrots and Cream
Fri: Pacific Salmon Filet Dill Cream Sauce
Sat: Hash Brown Casserole Baked in Mushroom Sauce

They also have a small salad bar that changes daily and soup of the day.

There is also a bar menu that I don't see listed. I know they had chips and
salsa, sliders and a chicken and black bean quesadilla. Not sure what else
but it was a small menu.

The Bistro has:

Chili in a Bread Bowl
Soup
Salmon Chowder

Bagel and Lox
White Bean Hummus
Pulled Pork Wrap
Chicken Caeser Wrap
Soup and Half Sandwich
Fruit Plate and Cottage Cheese

Pizzas: Four cheese/Herb, BLT, Margarita, Pepperoni and Cheese

I also heard the waitress say that they have a fish of the day and pasta of
the day.

Breakfast:

Dutch Apple Pancake
Eggs Florentine
Crab Stuffed Crepes
Eggs Benedict

Ham Steak and Eggs
Farmers Skillet
Eggs, Sausage and Flap Jacks
Biscuits and Sausage Grave

Burrito - Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Cheese, Peppers, side of Salsa
Arnold Sandwich - English Muffin, Cheese, Egg White, Avocado, Tomato,
Arugula Pesto- Mayo
French Toast Casserole
Italian Frittata
Santa Fe Quesadilla

And in the coffee shop which I think is also the Bistro, they have assorted
donuts and pastries, cookies, bread for toasting, bagels, muffins, assorted
spreads and I think some sort of cereal.

They are allowed two meals per day but soup and salad do not count. Nor
does anything from the coffee shop. Although the coffee shop is just a
little walk in place with no seating.

There are desserts. I have not seen what they are. I only ate there once
and we didn't want dessert so I didn't see the dessert menu.

I can see how at first, this would be a good menu. But if that's all you
have to choose from day after day, I think it would get quite tiring. And
so much of what they serve is so glopped up that I wouldn't even want it.
Example being that mac and cheese. And chili in a bread bowl? I know some
people love bread bowls. I am not one of them. I do know that one of the
daily pastas was ravioli and for the May birthdays they served Swedish
meatballs.

They could not however come up with much for me to eat aside from salad,
veggies or I was told they could make a steak. But I can't digest steak.
Apparently their burgers and sliders contain either egg or dairy or both and
can't be made without.

And my mom said a neighbor was complaining to her. Said he was diabetic and
had been told they could make suitable food for him. He said since he moved
in there, not one meal was suitable for him. Obviously the salad bar would
be suitable provided that you watch what you take. They do seem to have at
least one protein choice on it daily. Either meat, cheese, eggs or beans.
And they do have some prepared salads that could be carby. They also have
rolls and crackers. But who wants to eat salad every day? Also, I have no
idea what kind of diet this guy thinks would be suitable for a diabetic.

On Wed, 04 Jun 2014 15:34:47 -0400, jmcquown >
wrote:

> On 6/4/2014 2:40 PM, sf wrote:
> > On Wed, 04 Jun 2014 09:57:52 -0400, jmcquown >
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Note: This is not a complaint, merely an observation.
> >>
> >> Me, I'll take the strip steak, grilled no more than medium rare, the
> >> loaded baked potato and the green beans almondine. I wouldn't object to
> >> a sip of a good smooth single malt, either. :-D
> >>
> > I guess they're trying to emulate the old plantation South. As much
> > as I do enjoy girls night out, that attitude would get my dander up
> > too. They should have a bridge club afternoon of finger sandwiches
> > and tea for the ladies and an evening of beer & pool for the men.
> >
> >
> A couple of years ago I asked why they don't have a place to shoot pool.
> I'm not very good at it but I like it. I was told they don't have
> room for a pool table. Croquet, anyone?
>
Sounds like fun! Do they have a flat spot for croquet? We have a
croquet court at a nearby park. Another park has a bocce ball court
and adjacent to it is a lawn bowling court. In fact, I just googled
and we have *three* different lawn bowling court locations in that one
park.


--
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.

On Wednesday, June 4, 2014 4:22:17 PM UTC-4, Julie Bove wrote:
> "dsi1" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> > On Wednesday, June 4, 2014 8:03:13 AM UTC-10, wrote:
>
> >> On Wed, 04 Jun 2014 07:45:10 -1000, dsi1
>
> >>
>
> >> > wrote:
>
> >>
>
> >>
>
> >>
>
> >> >On 6/4/2014 6:35 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>
> >>
>
> >> >> On 6/4/2014 12:08 PM, dsi1 wrote:
>
> >>
>
> >> >>> On 6/4/2014 3:57 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> Note: This is not a complaint, merely an observation.
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>>
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> They're having a Men's Only event at the Club tomorrow night. A
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> single-malt whiskey tasting, cigars on the veranda(h), NY strip
>
> >> >>>> steaks
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> grilled to order, loaded baked potatoes, green beans almondine,
>
> >> >>>> bread &
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> butter.
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>>
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> Wowsa! This is like a wayback machine circa 1900. Gentlemen, shall
>
> >> >>>> we
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> take our leave for cigars and brandy? We can go discuss things
>
> >> >>>> women
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> simply can't understand. LOL
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>>
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> On July 24th there's a Women's Only wine and chocolate tasting.
>
> >> >>>> Sure,
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> because all women love chocolate. We sit around eating bonbons
>
> >> >>>> while
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> watching soap operas. LOL
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>>
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> Apparently they haven't figured out what else to feed women because
>
> >> >>>> the
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> email says "details to follow, make your reservation now!"
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>>
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> Reservations for what? They haven't figured out what they're going
>
> >> >>>> to
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> feed us [women]. I'm pretty sure it won't be a "manly" meal of
>
> >> >>>> steak &
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> baked potatoes. Probably some fru-fru chicken salad or something
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> wrapped in a spinach tortilla.
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>>
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> Me, I'll take the strip steak, grilled no more than medium rare, the
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> loaded baked potato and the green beans almondine. I wouldn't object
>
> >> >>>> to
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> a sip of a good smooth single malt, either. :-D
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>>
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> Jill
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>
>
> >>
>
> >> >>> Old people sure are funny, aren't they? :-)
>
> >>
>
> >> >>
>
> >>
>
> >> >> What's funny is the people who are planning these things aren't old.
>
> >> >> :-D
>
> >>
>
> >> >>
>
> >>
>
> >> >> Jill
>
> >>
>
> >> >
>
> >>
>
> >> >I think that whoever is planning/running the whole setup are goofballs.
>
> >>
>
> >> >They don't sound very professional. You guys should get rid of them.
>
> >>
>
> >>
>
> >
>
> > OTOH, if it's a retirement community, it makes perfect sense. It's still
>
> > goofy though. I eat retirement home food a couple of times a month cause
>
> > we have our civic club meetings at a retirement facility. Boy is the food
>
> > goofy!
>
>
>
> Here is the menu from where my mom is. I didn't think it was very extensive
>
> but others would disagree.
>
>
>
> Classic Caeser with Fresh Parmesan
>
> Greek Salad
>
> Tradtional Chef Salad
>
> Almond Orange Salad
>
>
>
> Char-Broiled Angus Burger
>
> Chicken Katsu on Japanese Sweet Bread
>
> Fish Tacos
>
> Cubano Sandwich
>
> Pulled Pork Quesadilla
>
> Flank Steak Hoagie
>
>
>
> Fettucine Alfredo
>
> Four Cheese Lasagna
>
> Mac and Cheese but this has scallion, chili, sour cream and cheese
>
>
>
> Grilled Vegetable Platter with Rich Bean Ragout
>
> Salmon Du Jour
>
> Open Face (Angus) Meatloaf
>
> Turkey Picatta
>
> Half Roasted Hen: Note that I hope they meant half of a roasted hen and not
>
> how it reads
>
> Lamp Shank with Minted Brown Sauce
>
>
>
> Weekly Men:
>
>
>
> Sun: Roast Turkey and Stuffing
>
> Mon: Pan Fried Snapper Filet Roasted Mango Salsa
>
> Tues: Vegetarian Lasagna Garlic Bread
>
> We: Herbed Roasted Pork Loin Pan Gravy
>
> Thu: King Chicken with Peppers, Peas, Carrots and Cream
>
> Fri: Pacific Salmon Filet Dill Cream Sauce
>
> Sat: Hash Brown Casserole Baked in Mushroom Sauce
>
>
>
> They also have a small salad bar that changes daily and soup of the day.
>
>
>
> There is also a bar menu that I don't see listed. I know they had chips and
>
> salsa, sliders and a chicken and black bean quesadilla. Not sure what else
>
> but it was a small menu.
>
>
>
> The Bistro has:
>
>
>
> Chili in a Bread Bowl
>
> Soup
>
> Salmon Chowder
>
>
>
> Bagel and Lox
>
> White Bean Hummus
>
> Pulled Pork Wrap
>
> Chicken Caeser Wrap
>
> Soup and Half Sandwich
>
> Fruit Plate and Cottage Cheese
>
>
>
> Pizzas: Four cheese/Herb, BLT, Margarita, Pepperoni and Cheese
>
>
>
> I also heard the waitress say that they have a fish of the day and pasta of
>
> the day.
>
>
>
> Breakfast:
>
>
>
> Dutch Apple Pancake
>
> Eggs Florentine
>
> Crab Stuffed Crepes
>
> Eggs Benedict
>
>
>
> Ham Steak and Eggs
>
> Farmers Skillet
>
> Eggs, Sausage and Flap Jacks
>
> Biscuits and Sausage Grave
>
>
>
> Burrito - Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Cheese, Peppers, side of Salsa
>
> Arnold Sandwich - English Muffin, Cheese, Egg White, Avocado, Tomato,
>
> Arugula Pesto- Mayo
>
> French Toast Casserole
>
> Italian Frittata
>
> Santa Fe Quesadilla
>
>
>
> And in the coffee shop which I think is also the Bistro, they have assorted
>
> donuts and pastries, cookies, bread for toasting, bagels, muffins, assorted
>
> spreads and I think some sort of cereal.
>
>
>
> They are allowed two meals per day but soup and salad do not count. Nor
>
> does anything from the coffee shop. Although the coffee shop is just a
>
> little walk in place with no seating.
>
>
>
> There are desserts. I have not seen what they are. I only ate there once
>
> and we didn't want dessert so I didn't see the dessert menu.
>
>
>
> I can see how at first, this would be a good menu. But if that's all you
>
> have to choose from day after day, I think it would get quite tiring. And
>
> so much of what they serve is so glopped up that I wouldn't even want it.
>
> Example being that mac and cheese. And chili in a bread bowl? I know some
>
> people love bread bowls. I am not one of them. I do know that one of the
>
> daily pastas was ravioli and for the May birthdays they served Swedish
>
> meatballs.
>
>
>
> They could not however come up with much for me to eat aside from salad,
>
> veggies or I was told they could make a steak. But I can't digest steak.
>
> Apparently their burgers and sliders contain either egg or dairy or both and
>
> can't be made without.
>
>
>
> And my mom said a neighbor was complaining to her. Said he was diabetic and
>
> had been told they could make suitable food for him. He said since he moved
>
> in there, not one meal was suitable for him. Obviously the salad bar would
>
> be suitable provided that you watch what you take. They do seem to have at
>
> least one protein choice on it daily. Either meat, cheese, eggs or beans.
>
> And they do have some prepared salads that could be carby. They also have
>
> rolls and crackers. But who wants to eat salad every day? Also, I have no
>
> idea what kind of diet this guy thinks would be suitable for a diabetic.

That menu is exceptionally good for a retirement community. Trust me, YOU won't have to worry too much about it. People like you have a way of...expiring quickly in that sort of place.

On Wednesday, June 4, 2014 10:22:17 AM UTC-10, Julie Bove wrote:
> "dsi1" wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> > On Wednesday, June 4, 2014 8:03:13 AM UTC-10, wrote:
>
> >> On Wed, 04 Jun 2014 07:45:10 -1000, dsi1
>
> >>
>
> >> > wrote:
>
> >>
>
> >>
>
> >>
>
> >> >On 6/4/2014 6:35 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>
> >>
>
> >> >> On 6/4/2014 12:08 PM, dsi1 wrote:
>
> >>
>
> >> >>> On 6/4/2014 3:57 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> Note: This is not a complaint, merely an observation.
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>>
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> They're having a Men's Only event at the Club tomorrow night. A
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> single-malt whiskey tasting, cigars on the veranda(h), NY strip
>
> >> >>>> steaks
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> grilled to order, loaded baked potatoes, green beans almondine,
>
> >> >>>> bread &
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> butter.
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>>
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> Wowsa! This is like a wayback machine circa 1900. Gentlemen, shall
>
> >> >>>> we
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> take our leave for cigars and brandy? We can go discuss things
>
> >> >>>> women
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> simply can't understand. LOL
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>>
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> On July 24th there's a Women's Only wine and chocolate tasting.
>
> >> >>>> Sure,
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> because all women love chocolate. We sit around eating bonbons
>
> >> >>>> while
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> watching soap operas. LOL
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>>
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> Apparently they haven't figured out what else to feed women because
>
> >> >>>> the
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> email says "details to follow, make your reservation now!"
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>>
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> Reservations for what? They haven't figured out what they're going
>
> >> >>>> to
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> feed us [women]. I'm pretty sure it won't be a "manly" meal of
>
> >> >>>> steak &
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> baked potatoes. Probably some fru-fru chicken salad or something
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> wrapped in a spinach tortilla.
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>>
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> Me, I'll take the strip steak, grilled no more than medium rare, the
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> loaded baked potato and the green beans almondine. I wouldn't object
>
> >> >>>> to
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> a sip of a good smooth single malt, either. :-D
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>>
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>> Jill
>
> >>
>
> >> >>>
>
> >>
>
> >> >>> Old people sure are funny, aren't they? :-)
>
> >>
>
> >> >>
>
> >>
>
> >> >> What's funny is the people who are planning these things aren't old.
>
> >> >> :-D
>
> >>
>
> >> >>
>
> >>
>
> >> >> Jill
>
> >>
>
> >> >
>
> >>
>
> >> >I think that whoever is planning/running the whole setup are goofballs.
>
> >>
>
> >> >They don't sound very professional. You guys should get rid of them.
>
> >>
>
> >>
>
> >
>
> > OTOH, if it's a retirement community, it makes perfect sense. It's still
>
> > goofy though. I eat retirement home food a couple of times a month cause
>
> > we have our civic club meetings at a retirement facility. Boy is the food
>
> > goofy!
>
>
>
> Here is the menu from where my mom is. I didn't think it was very extensive
>
> but others would disagree.
>
>
>
> Classic Caeser with Fresh Parmesan
>
> Greek Salad
>
> Tradtional Chef Salad
>
> Almond Orange Salad
>
>
>
> Char-Broiled Angus Burger
>
> Chicken Katsu on Japanese Sweet Bread
>
> Fish Tacos
>
> Cubano Sandwich
>
> Pulled Pork Quesadilla
>
> Flank Steak Hoagie
>
>
>
> Fettucine Alfredo
>
> Four Cheese Lasagna
>
> Mac and Cheese but this has scallion, chili, sour cream and cheese
>
>
>
> Grilled Vegetable Platter with Rich Bean Ragout
>
> Salmon Du Jour
>
> Open Face (Angus) Meatloaf
>
> Turkey Picatta
>
> Half Roasted Hen: Note that I hope they meant half of a roasted hen and not
>
> how it reads
>
> Lamp Shank with Minted Brown Sauce
>
>
>
> Weekly Men:
>
>
>
> Sun: Roast Turkey and Stuffing
>
> Mon: Pan Fried Snapper Filet Roasted Mango Salsa
>
> Tues: Vegetarian Lasagna Garlic Bread
>
> We: Herbed Roasted Pork Loin Pan Gravy
>
> Thu: King Chicken with Peppers, Peas, Carrots and Cream
>
> Fri: Pacific Salmon Filet Dill Cream Sauce
>
> Sat: Hash Brown Casserole Baked in Mushroom Sauce
>
>
>
> They also have a small salad bar that changes daily and soup of the day.
>
>
>
> There is also a bar menu that I don't see listed. I know they had chips and
>
> salsa, sliders and a chicken and black bean quesadilla. Not sure what else
>
> but it was a small menu.
>
>
>
> The Bistro has:
>
>
>
> Chili in a Bread Bowl
>
> Soup
>
> Salmon Chowder
>
>
>
> Bagel and Lox
>
> White Bean Hummus
>
> Pulled Pork Wrap
>
> Chicken Caeser Wrap
>
> Soup and Half Sandwich
>
> Fruit Plate and Cottage Cheese
>
>
>
> Pizzas: Four cheese/Herb, BLT, Margarita, Pepperoni and Cheese
>
>
>
> I also heard the waitress say that they have a fish of the day and pasta of
>
> the day.
>
>
>
> Breakfast:
>
>
>
> Dutch Apple Pancake
>
> Eggs Florentine
>
> Crab Stuffed Crepes
>
> Eggs Benedict
>
>
>
> Ham Steak and Eggs
>
> Farmers Skillet
>
> Eggs, Sausage and Flap Jacks
>
> Biscuits and Sausage Grave
>
>
>
> Burrito - Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Cheese, Peppers, side of Salsa
>
> Arnold Sandwich - English Muffin, Cheese, Egg White, Avocado, Tomato,
>
> Arugula Pesto- Mayo
>
> French Toast Casserole
>
> Italian Frittata
>
> Santa Fe Quesadilla
>
>
>
> And in the coffee shop which I think is also the Bistro, they have assorted
>
> donuts and pastries, cookies, bread for toasting, bagels, muffins, assorted
>
> spreads and I think some sort of cereal.
>
>
>
> They are allowed two meals per day but soup and salad do not count. Nor
>
> does anything from the coffee shop. Although the coffee shop is just a
>
> little walk in place with no seating.
>
>
>
> There are desserts. I have not seen what they are. I only ate there once
>
> and we didn't want dessert so I didn't see the dessert menu.
>
>
>
> I can see how at first, this would be a good menu. But if that's all you
>
> have to choose from day after day, I think it would get quite tiring. And
>
> so much of what they serve is so glopped up that I wouldn't even want it.
>
> Example being that mac and cheese. And chili in a bread bowl? I know some
>
> people love bread bowls. I am not one of them. I do know that one of the
>
> daily pastas was ravioli and for the May birthdays they served Swedish
>
> meatballs.
>
>
>
> They could not however come up with much for me to eat aside from salad,
>
> veggies or I was told they could make a steak. But I can't digest steak.
>
> Apparently their burgers and sliders contain either egg or dairy or both and
>
> can't be made without.
>
>
>
> And my mom said a neighbor was complaining to her. Said he was diabetic and
>
> had been told they could make suitable food for him. He said since he moved
>
> in there, not one meal was suitable for him. Obviously the salad bar would
>
> be suitable provided that you watch what you take. They do seem to have at
>
> least one protein choice on it daily. Either meat, cheese, eggs or beans.
>
> And they do have some prepared salads that could be carby. They also have
>
> rolls and crackers. But who wants to eat salad every day? Also, I have no
>
> idea what kind of diet this guy thinks would be suitable for a diabetic.

The menu sounds pretty good. That may or may not be because I'm hungry as hell. Thanks for the info. I can't eat right now but I sure enjoyed reading about the food.

On Wed, 4 Jun 2014 14:10:44 -0700 (PDT), dsi1 >
wrote:

> The menu sounds pretty good. That may or may not be because I'm hungry as hell. Thanks for the info. I can't eat right now but I sure enjoyed reading about the food.

I hate huge menus like that when I'm unfamiliar with the restaurant
and I'm starving. Don't give me the telephone book to read, give me
five choices and I'm fine.

--
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Wed, 4 Jun 2014 14:10:44 -0700 (PDT), dsi1 >
> wrote:
>
>> The menu sounds pretty good. That may or may not be because I'm hungry as
>> hell. Thanks for the info. I can't eat right now but I sure enjoyed
>> reading about the food.
>
> I hate huge menus like that when I'm unfamiliar with the restaurant
> and I'm starving. Don't give me the telephone book to read, give me
> five choices and I'm fine.


Open the menu and pick something. If you are starving, you don't need to
study it. Jeez, what a noodge!

Steve wrote:

> On Wed, 04 Jun 2014 09:57:52 -0400, jmcquown wrote:
>
>
>
> > Wowsa! This is like a wayback machine circa 1900. Gentlemen, shall we
>
> > take our leave for cigars and brandy? We can go discuss things women
>
> > simply can't understand. LOL
>
> >
>
> > On July 24th there's a Women's Only wine and chocolate tasting. Sure,
>
> > because all women love chocolate. We sit around eating bonbons while
>
> > watching soap operas. LOL
>
>
>
> There are plenty of other women-oriented or women-only events and
>
> organizations:
>
>
>
> Ladies Bible Study
>
> Happy Hands Needlepoint
>
> Needle Work Group
>
> Women's Golf Association
>
> Quilting
>
> Women's Book Club
>
> And Sheldon's favorite: "The Hookers"
>
>
>
> So I don't understand why a Men's Night of smoking cigars and drinking
>
> Scotch should be that out of line, you sexist pig!


I know PLENTY of guyz who do ALL the above - mentioned stuff, Steve...

--
Best
Greg

On Wed, 4 Jun 2014 14:32:38 -0700, "Pico Rico" >
wrote:

>
> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Wed, 4 Jun 2014 14:10:44 -0700 (PDT), dsi1 >
> > wrote:
> >
> >> The menu sounds pretty good. That may or may not be because I'm hungry as
> >> hell. Thanks for the info. I can't eat right now but I sure enjoyed
> >> reading about the food.
> >
> > I hate huge menus like that when I'm unfamiliar with the restaurant
> > and I'm starving. Don't give me the telephone book to read, give me
> > five choices and I'm fine.
>
>
> Open the menu and pick something. If you are starving, you don't need to
> study it. Jeez, what a noodge!
>
No. Bigger menus mean less attention to detail, which means I have to
be more careful when making my choice.

--
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.

On Wednesday, June 4, 2014 5:28:52 PM UTC-4, sf wrote:
> On Wed, 4 Jun 2014 14:10:44 -0700 (PDT), dsi1 >
>
> wrote:
>
>
>
> > The menu sounds pretty good. That may or may not be because I'm hungry as hell. Thanks for the info. I can't eat right now but I sure enjoyed reading about the food.
>
>
>
> I hate huge menus like that when I'm unfamiliar with the restaurant
>
> and I'm starving. Don't give me the telephone book to read, give me
>
> five choices and I'm fine.
>
>
>
> --
>
> All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.

It's not a restaurant menu, you fat, ignorant turd. It's where they live and eat every day. Jesus you're stupid.

On 2014-06-04 12:34 PM, jmcquown wrote:

>> Well, let's be honest. The whiskey tasting is more likely to appeal to
>> the men and wine and chocolate would be of more interest to women. Or...
>> we can live in denial about that.
>>
>>
> You really think so? I don't drink liquor very often but I enjoy a nice
> smooth single malt as well as the next person. And I'm not a fan of
> chocolate. Where the heck is my steak?
>

I won't argue with you on that, but I am talking about the rest of the
ladies in the community, the people who like the Dataw club that you
seem to have so many problems with.

On Wednesday, June 4, 2014 6:20:41 PM UTC-4, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2014-06-04 12:34 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>
>
>
> >> Well, let's be honest. The whiskey tasting is more likely to appeal to
>
> >> the men and wine and chocolate would be of more interest to women. Or...
>
> >> we can live in denial about that.
>
> >>
>
> >>
>
> > You really think so? I don't drink liquor very often but I enjoy a nice
>
> > smooth single malt as well as the next person. And I'm not a fan of
>
> > chocolate. Where the heck is my steak?
>
> >
>
>
>
> I won't argue with you on that, but I am talking about the rest of the
>
> ladies in the community, the people who like the Dataw club that you
>
> seem to have so many problems with.

Yeah, exactly. I'm pretty sure that if they knew her preferences, they'd be sure to exclude all of them. I can't imagine she's too popular. With her open hostility about the Club, I'm sure she's eaten her share of snot and spit.

On 6/4/2014 6:20 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2014-06-04 12:34 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>
>>> Well, let's be honest. The whiskey tasting is more likely to appeal to
>>> the men and wine and chocolate would be of more interest to women. Or...
>>> we can live in denial about that.
>>>
>>>
>> You really think so? I don't drink liquor very often but I enjoy a nice
>> smooth single malt as well as the next person. And I'm not a fan of
>> chocolate. Where the heck is my steak?
>>
>
> I won't argue with you on that, but I am talking about the rest of the
> ladies in the community, the people who like the Dataw club that you
> seem to have so many problems with.
>
I won't be making reservations for this event so no problems here.
Aside from one permanent neighbor, the other ladies in the community I
know have already gone back to their other homes, up north, to escape
the heat. They wouldn't have an opinion about what to serve for Lady's
Only night.

Jill

Julie Bove wrote:
>
> The dance studio tried to do a book club. No way. I like to read certain
> kinds of books. But there is no way that I want to sit around discussing
> them, even if they are books that I want to read.

You're no fun.

In article >,
says...
>
> On Wed, 4 Jun 2014 12:51:51 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> > wrote:
>
> >
> > "sf" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > On Wed, 4 Jun 2014 11:09:30 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> > > > wrote:
> > >
> > >> The dance studio tried to do a book club. No way. I like to read
> > >> certain
> > >> kinds of books. But there is no way that I want to sit around discussing
> > >> them, even if they are books that I want to read.
> > >
> > > From what I've heard, book clubs are just a good excuse to socialize.
> > >
> > I don't know. The ones I've heard of are pretty hard core. You stick to
> > discussing the book and nothing else.
>
> That's totally different from every single book club I've heard of.
> They might start off as hard core, but become more social events over
> the years. Yes, the book is discussed - when that's over, it's time
> for a much longer chat about personal lives, families and vacations
> over food and drinks.

That pretty much sums up my book club.

There are 7 or 8 on the island.
.. Of the 8 groups, only one lot purchase their own books.

The rest reserve a full set of texts each month, from the several
hundred titles the county library provides for book clubs. (They rotate
their collections with other counties; and they also invite us to choose
titles book club members would like them to provide; so there's an
endless supply of new titles). The supply of books is a free service so
if I miss a meeting or can;'t stand the selection my group made that
month, I've lost nothing but the cake coffee and chat.(We take it in
turns to bring the cake). My group meets in the village library (after
hours) because it's a free convenient and comfortable central place for
our members. It's very informal and there's no compulsion whatever to
turn up, finish a book you disliked etc. We occasionally go out for
lunch but don't combine that with books.

Another group whose members are much more widely scattered, meet in a
different restaurant for lunch each month and eat while talking books.
Another group called "books and beer" always meets in the pub. Others
meet at home.
Through book club I've very often been introduced to and enjoyed
books/authors that I would not have chosen myself; and because we all
swap our own books and recommendations too.

Janet UK

Julie Bove wrote:
>
> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Wed, 4 Jun 2014 11:09:30 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> > > wrote:
> >
> >> The dance studio tried to do a book club. No way. I like to read
> >> certain
> >> kinds of books. But there is no way that I want to sit around discussing
> >> them, even if they are books that I want to read.
> >
> > From what I've heard, book clubs are just a good excuse to socialize.
> >
> I don't know. The ones I've heard of are pretty hard core. You stick to
> discussing the book and nothing else.

Just like we stick to food discussions here, right?

G.

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> On 6/4/2014 6:20 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
>> On 2014-06-04 12:34 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>>
>>>> Well, let's be honest. The whiskey tasting is more likely to appeal to
>>>> the men and wine and chocolate would be of more interest to women.
>>>> Or...
>>>> we can live in denial about that.
>>>>
>>>>
>>> You really think so? I don't drink liquor very often but I enjoy a nice
>>> smooth single malt as well as the next person. And I'm not a fan of
>>> chocolate. Where the heck is my steak?
>>>
>>
>> I won't argue with you on that, but I am talking about the rest of the
>> ladies in the community, the people who like the Dataw club that you
>> seem to have so many problems with.
>>
> I won't be making reservations for this event so no problems here. Aside
> from one permanent neighbor, the other ladies in the community I know have
> already gone back to their other homes, up north, to escape the heat.
> They wouldn't have an opinion about what to serve for Lady's Only night.
>

Mint Juleps sound in order.

On 6/4/2014 4:27 PM, sf wrote:
> On Wed, 04 Jun 2014 15:34:47 -0400, jmcquown >
> wrote:
>
>> A couple of years ago I asked why they don't have a place to shoot pool.
>> I'm not very good at it but I like it. I was told they don't have
>> room for a pool table. Croquet, anyone?
>>
> Sounds like fun! Do they have a flat spot for croquet? We have a
> croquet court at a nearby park. Another park has a bocce ball court
> and adjacent to it is a lawn bowling court. In fact, I just googled
> and we have *three* different lawn bowling court locations in that one
> park.
>
>
Yep, they do have a flat croquet "court" behind the clubhouse, although
I'm not sure what they play is the lawn/garden croquet we grew up with.
There are more coloured pegs than I remember and no hoops/wickets. My
neighbor and I talked about that over lunch a few months ago. Oh, and
on certain days you'd have to wear croquet "whites". How very 1900's.
Where *does* one finds proper croquet attire? LOL

Jill

gregorymorrow wrote:
>Steve wrote:
>>jmcquown wrote:
>>
>> > Wowsa! This is like a wayback machine circa 1900. Gentlemen, shall we
>> > take our leave for cigars and brandy? We can go discuss things women
>> > simply can't understand. LOL
>>
>> > On July 24th there's a Women's Only wine and chocolate tasting. Sure,
>> > because all women love chocolate. We sit around eating bonbons while
>> > watching soap operas. LOL
>>
>> There are plenty of other women-oriented or women-only events and
>> organizations:
>> Ladies Bible Study
>> Happy Hands Needlepoint
>> Needle Work Group
>> Women's Golf Association
>> Quilting
>> Women's Book Club
>> And Sheldon's favorite: "The Double D Hookers"
>> So I don't understand why a Men's Night of smoking cigars and drinking
>> Scotch should be that out of line, you sexist pig!
>
>I know PLENTY of guyz who do ALL the above - mentioned stuff, Steve...

Lot's of males are very proficient in the fiber arts, especially
spinning and knitting. And tailor is historically a male dominated
profession, still, as is sailmaker and leather sewing. My father was
an exceptional upholsterer and drapery maker, he could hand stitch and
operate a factory sewing machine with the best of them, and hustled
part time in NYC's rag district as a fabric cutter for which he was
paid handsomely... and yet he drove a NYC bus as his prime occupation
simply because he loved it... Ralph Kramden had nothing on him... he
loved driving a bus because he loved people and NYC was perfect for
him because he spoke seven languages proficiently and dabbled in all
others, including those of the south pacific islands from serving
there as an aide for Admiral Halsey during WWll, as permanant SP he
transported him by Hawg sidedcar.

On Wed, 04 Jun 2014 19:30:19 -0400, jmcquown >
wrote:

> On 6/4/2014 4:27 PM, sf wrote:
> > On Wed, 04 Jun 2014 15:34:47 -0400, jmcquown >
> > wrote:
> >
> >> A couple of years ago I asked why they don't have a place to shoot pool.
> >> I'm not very good at it but I like it. I was told they don't have
> >> room for a pool table. Croquet, anyone?
> >>
> > Sounds like fun! Do they have a flat spot for croquet? We have a
> > croquet court at a nearby park. Another park has a bocce ball court
> > and adjacent to it is a lawn bowling court. In fact, I just googled
> > and we have *three* different lawn bowling court locations in that one
> > park.
> >
> >
> Yep, they do have a flat croquet "court" behind the clubhouse, although
> I'm not sure what they play is the lawn/garden croquet we grew up with.
> There are more coloured pegs than I remember and no hoops/wickets. My
> neighbor and I talked about that over lunch a few months ago. Oh, and
> on certain days you'd have to wear croquet "whites". How very 1900's.
> Where *does* one finds proper croquet attire? LOL
>

Sounds like the Croquet clubs here. When they're into it, they jump
in with both feet!


--
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.