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 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 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

"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 12:34 PM, jmcquown wrote:
> On 6/4/2014 10:40 AM, Dave Smith 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?
>
> Jill

I think you should just show up at the mens night. What will they do,
turn you away? I'd dare them to.

--
ღ.¸¸.œ«*¨`*œ¶
Cheryl

"Cheryl" > wrote in message
b.com...
> On 6/4/2014 12:34 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>> On 6/4/2014 10:40 AM, Dave Smith 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?
>>
>> Jill
>
> I think you should just show up at the mens night. What will they do,
> turn you away? I'd dare them to.

She could wear a hat over her hair and a men's suit!

On 6/4/2014 9:48 PM, Cheryl wrote:
> On 6/4/2014 12:34 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>> On 6/4/2014 10:40 AM, Dave Smith 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?
>>
>> Jill
>
> I think you should just show up at the mens night. What will they do,
> turn you away? I'd dare them to.
>
It wouldn't surprise me. A couple of years ago they wouldn't let me
walk in the door wearing denim.

Jill

On 6/5/2014 7:42 AM, jmcquown wrote:
> On 6/4/2014 9:48 PM, Cheryl wrote:
>> On 6/4/2014 12:34 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>>> On 6/4/2014 10:40 AM, Dave Smith 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?
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>> I think you should just show up at the mens night. What will they do,
>> turn you away? I'd dare them to.
>>
> It wouldn't surprise me. A couple of years ago they wouldn't let me
> walk in the door wearing denim.
>
> Jill

The steak versus chocolate is stereotyping and there will always be
exceptions. I'm sure the statistics would still show that as a
preference. I don't have a problem with a mens or ladies night though.

Over the years, we've both gone out with just the guys or just the
girls. Most of us don't want to go shopping with a bunch of women or a
sewing gathering. The girls don't usually want to go fishing with us
because they don't care about catching fish and can't easily pee over
the side of the boat.

"Cheryl" > wrote in message
b.com...
> On 6/4/2014 12:34 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>> On 6/4/2014 10:40 AM, Dave Smith 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?
>>
>> Jill
>
> I think you should just show up at the mens night. What will they do,
> turn you away? I'd dare them to.

no, I am sure they would all turn away.

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 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 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.

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 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.

"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 Wednesday, June 4, 2014 2:03:13 PM UTC-4, 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.

Oh, PLEASE - let's not start THAT discussion again. It's almost as tired as the Chronicles of La Bove.

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 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 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 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 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

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.

On 6/4/2014 6:30 PM, 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
>
> Jill

When I was a kid, before I was a teenager, croquet was all the rage. We
played it at the club and we played it at home. There wasn't much for
kids to do at the club, other than swimming and playing croquet, I had
no interest in golf or tennis.

Becca

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> 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.

I always loved croquet but it's no good here. Just too hilly.

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 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

On 6/4/2014 4:18 PM, wrote:
> On Wed, 04 Jun 2014 14:14:13 -0500, 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.
>>
>> 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.
>
> No, but it would be fun to have male strippers for the womens night.
>
Agree. I think they need to hire Steve and give him all he can eat at
the Dataw club for his pay. He'd surely make enough cash stripping that
he wouldn't need company pay for that.


--
ღ.¸¸.œ«*¨`*œ¶
Cheryl

On 6/4/2014 3:18 PM, wrote:
> On Wed, 04 Jun 2014 14:14:13 -0500, 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.
>>
>> 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.
>
> No, but it would be fun to have male strippers for the womens night.
>

That's why I said "booked for each event". Female strippers for the
guys' event, male strippers for the ladies night. The ladies would be
quite irate if they got the bookings mixed up.

On 6/5/2014 10:47 AM, Moe DeLoughan wrote:

> That's why I said "booked for each event". Female strippers for the
> guys' event, male strippers for the ladies night. The ladies would be
> quite irate if they got the bookings mixed up.

Today, many not so much. People are "coming out" and transgendering in
the news every day.

On 2014-06-05 1:12 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 6/5/2014 10:47 AM, Moe DeLoughan wrote:
>
>> That's why I said "booked for each event". Female strippers for the
>> guys' event, male strippers for the ladies night. The ladies would be
>> quite irate if they got the bookings mixed up.
>
> Today, many not so much. People are "coming out" and transgendering in
> the news every day.


That's a fact. Some of their lives are pretty twisted. There was a
recent case of a British person who was jailed pending deportation
because the person had previous been here illegally. The problem was
that they put the person with a penis in a men's facility. He was a
pre-op transsexual. It seems that he always felt that he was a man in a
woman's body. He has a girlfriend. It seems like a hell of a lot of
medical treatment and surgery for a man who thinks he a woman to become
a *******.

On 05/06/2014 12:19 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
> It seems like a hell of a lot of
> medical treatment and surgery for a man who thinks he a woman to become
> a *******.

But it's not at all unusual. A psychologist or psychiatrist in the US
stated that it's quite common for these transgendered men to end up in
relationships with *******s as they never lose aspects of their
masculinity. By coincidence, I know of 2 men who had the operation and
are now shacked up with *******s.
It's a funny world!
Graham

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

"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 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.

"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.