Hmmmmm.

http://i59.tinypic.com/140caoi.jpg

It would pretty much knock out what I need to spend in February.

The "salad" couldn't get any cheesier. Baby Iceburg wedge, really?

For the other things I'd have to go with

Appetizer: Shrimp & Crab Cocktail

Skip the "salad"!

Entree: Steak au Poivre with grilled asparagus and roasted red potatoes

I'm not a dessert person but I'd probably try the Berry Cream Brulee.

Jill

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> Hmmmmm.
>
> http://i59.tinypic.com/140caoi.jpg
>
> It would pretty much knock out what I need to spend in February.
>
> The "salad" couldn't get any cheesier. Baby Iceburg wedge, really?
>
> For the other things I'd have to go with
>
> Appetizer: Shrimp & Crab Cocktail
>
> Skip the "salad"!
>
> Entree: Steak au Poivre with grilled asparagus and roasted red potatoes
>
> I'm not a dessert person but I'd probably try the Berry Cream Brulee.
>
> Jill


You should get some like minded members together and turn such events into a
NOTICEABLE "let's use up our allotment that we don't want in the first
place" events.

On Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 10:32:21 AM UTC-8, jmcquown wrote:
> Hmmmmm.
>
> http://i59.tinypic.com/140caoi.jpg
>
> It would pretty much knock out what I need to spend in February.
>
> The "salad" couldn't get any cheesier. Baby Iceburg wedge, really?
>
> For the other things I'd have to go with
>
> Appetizer: Shrimp & Crab Cocktail
>
> Skip the "salad"!
>
> Entree: Steak au Poivre with grilled asparagus and roasted red potatoes
>
> I'm not a dessert person but I'd probably try the Berry Cream Brulee.
>

Are you looking for a date?
Does your allotment cover two meals?

On 1/28/2015 5:18 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
> On Wed, 28 Jan 2015 13:32:09 -0500, jmcquown wrote:
>
>> Hmmmmm.
>>
>> http://i59.tinypic.com/140caoi.jpg
>
> $65++ ?
>
> Are we programmers to assume that means $66?
>
> -sw
>
Beats the hell out of me! They often show special occasion menus with a
++ after the price. My best guess is it means beverages not included.

Jill

On 1/28/2015 8:30 PM, wrote:
> On Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 10:32:21 AM UTC-8, jmcquown wrote:
>> Hmmmmm.
>>
>> http://i59.tinypic.com/140caoi.jpg
>>
>> It would pretty much knock out what I need to spend in February.
>>
>> The "salad" couldn't get any cheesier. Baby Iceburg wedge, really?
>>
>> For the other things I'd have to go with
>>
>> Appetizer: Shrimp & Crab Cocktail
>>
>> Skip the "salad"!
>>
>> Entree: Steak au Poivre with grilled asparagus and roasted red potatoes
>>
>> I'm not a dessert person but I'd probably try the Berry Cream Brulee.
>>
>
> Are you looking for a date?

Nope.

> Does your allotment cover two meals?
>
If that's what I want to order, sure.

Jill

For that price, the salad should be something spectacular.

Do the resto profits go to keep your other maintenance fees down? I'd love to see the balance sheet for that development. Maybe you'd better get on the board and see where it all goes. I wonder if someone has managed to find a skimming maneuver. Hint: has the treasurer held that position for a long time?

wrote:
> On Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 10:32:21 AM UTC-8, jmcquown wrote:
>> Hmmmmm.
>>
>> http://i59.tinypic.com/140caoi.jpg
>>
>> It would pretty much knock out what I need to spend in February.
>>
>> The "salad" couldn't get any cheesier. Baby Iceburg wedge, really?
>>
>> For the other things I'd have to go with
>>
>> Appetizer: Shrimp & Crab Cocktail
>>
>> Skip the "salad"!
>>
>> Entree: Steak au Poivre with grilled asparagus and roasted red potatoes
>>
>> I'm not a dessert person but I'd probably try the Berry Cream Brulee.
>>
> Are you looking for a date?
> Does your allotment cover two meals?
>
Have you seen her lately? Forget everything you saw in her glamor shots
photo - it's far worse now.

On 1/29/2015 7:26 PM, Kalmia wrote:
> For that price, the salad should be something spectacular.
>
That's rather my thought about it. At least Bibb (spelled correctly!)
lettuce.

> Do the resto profits go to keep your other maintenance fees down?

Not that I'm aware of.

> I'd love to see the balance sheet for that development. Maybe you'd better get on the board and see where it all goes. I wonder if someone has managed to find a skimming maneuver. Hint: has the treasurer held that position for a long time?
>
They just held board elections. I don't know how they whittle down
possible candidates. There are two boards, DIC and DIOA. Four
candidates, two open positions on each board. Who gets elected is
pretty much a crap-shoot. I'd imagine it's a lot like high school,
friends voting for friends. (I don't now any of the people who were
running.) They mail us their curriculum vitaes (because no one would be
so blase as to have a simple resume).

Jill

On 1/29/2015 9:28 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
> On Thu, 29 Jan 2015 15:28:38 -0500, jmcquown wrote:
>
>> On 1/28/2015 5:18 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
>>> On Wed, 28 Jan 2015 13:32:09 -0500, jmcquown wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hmmmmm.
>>>>
>>>> http://i59.tinypic.com/140caoi.jpg
>>>
>>> $65++ ?
>>>
>>> Are we programmers to assume that means $66?
>>>
>> Beats the hell out of me! They often show special occasion menus with a
>> ++ after the price. My best guess is it means beverages not included.
>
> In a few programming languages "++" means increment by 1. Never seen
> it on a menu, though. I guess it could mean "plus tax and tip", but
> that's a convention I've never seen.
>
> Do tips count against the assessment?
>
> -sw
>
What can I say, it's a strange place. The total bill (automatic 20%
gratuity/service fee is added) does count against the assessment.

Jill

On Fri, 30 Jan 2015 08:18:37 -0500, jmcquown >
wrote:

> They mail us their curriculum vitaes (because no one would be
> so blase as to have a simple resume

I'm sure you go over each one with a fine tooth comb! God forbid they
should keep it short, because being a board member is such an
important job that you need to know all the minutiae instead of
hitting the highlights. Gives you a clue into how they handle
meetings since no one knows how to summarize and keep it to one page
(a resume).

--
A kitchen without a cook is just a room

On 1/30/2015 9:25 AM, sf wrote:
> On Fri, 30 Jan 2015 08:18:37 -0500, jmcquown >
> wrote:
>
>> They mail us their curriculum vitaes (because no one would be
>> so blase as to have a simple resume
>
> I'm sure you go over each one with a fine tooth comb! God forbid they
> should keep it short, because being a board member is such an
> important job that you need to know all the minutiae instead of
> hitting the highlights. Gives you a clue into how they handle
> meetings since no one knows how to summarize and keep it to one page
> (a resume).
>
LOL I do read them, not that it makes much difference. May as well
just throw a dart.

Jill

"jmcquown" wrote in message ...

Hmmmmm.

http://i59.tinypic.com/140caoi.jpg

It would pretty much knock out what I need to spend in February.

The "salad" couldn't get any cheesier. Baby Iceburg wedge, really?

For the other things I'd have to go with

Appetizer: Shrimp & Crab Cocktail

Skip the "salad"!

Entree: Steak au Poivre with grilled asparagus and roasted red potatoes

I'm not a dessert person but I'd probably try the Berry Cream Brulee.

Jill

~~~~~~
That's a very expensive meal, but it sounds like a good way to celebrate and
use up an allotment that you are required to spend. I love shrimp cocktail,
but I would prefer it without the crab. Chefs will sometimes make
adjustments. I have never had chicken Wellington, but I really like beef
Wellington, so I would like to try that. Cream brulee is my favorite
dessert, if it is done correctly. The first time I had it was on a cruise
to Alaska. It was served over fresh raspberries and it was "to die for."

MaryL

On Friday, January 30, 2015 at 8:18:50 AM UTC-5, jmcquown wrote:
> On 1/29/2015 7:26 PM, Kalmia wrote:
> > For that price, the salad should be something spectacular.
> >
> That's rather my thought about it. At least Bibb (spelled correctly!)
> lettuce.
>
> > Do the resto profits go to keep your other maintenance fees down?
>
> Not that I'm aware of.
>
> > I'd love to see the balance sheet for that development. Maybe you'd better get on the board and see where it all goes. I wonder if someone has managed to find a skimming maneuver. Hint: has the treasurer held that position for a long time?
> >
> They just held board elections. I don't know how they whittle down
> possible candidates. There are two boards, DIC and DIOA. Four
> candidates, two open positions on each board. Who gets elected is
> pretty much a crap-shoot. I'd imagine it's a lot like high school,
> friends voting for friends. (I don't now any of the people who were
> running.) They mail us their curriculum vitaes (because no one would be
> so blase as to have a simple resume).
>
> Jill

I don't like the idea of two boards. Leads to warfare between 'em, possible conflicts of interest. Have you ever sat in on a board meeting?

jmcquown wrote:
>
> What can I say, it's a strange place. The total bill (automatic 20%
> gratuity/service fee is added) does count against the assessment.

I'm still surprised that you put up with all the required stuff. Must
buy so much food each year or you'll get charged for it anyway?
Really? And the Valentine dinner sounds like such a rip anyway. $65++
for one nights dinner? WTH is wrong with you Jill to do this each
year? And like last year, even not reaching the amount so you even
paid for food that you never even got. WTH?

Your parents evidently left you enough money to pay for all this
nonsense. So you're all comfy but you could sell and get a better deal
and have more spendable money. You sound like you're turning old
before you're time.

MaryL wrote:
>
> That's a very expensive meal, but it sounds like a good way to celebrate and
> use up an allotment that you are required to spend.

Yeah! What the hell? I'll just go spend $65++ rather than make a
killer meal at home for about $10++. I'm required to spend the money
anyway.

On 1/30/2015 10:07 AM, MaryL wrote:
>
>
> "jmcquown" wrote in message ...
>
> Hmmmmm.
>
> http://i59.tinypic.com/140caoi.jpg
>
> It would pretty much knock out what I need to spend in February.
> The "salad" couldn't get any cheesier. Baby Iceburg wedge, really?
> For the other things I'd have to go with
> Appetizer: Shrimp & Crab Cocktail
> Skip the "salad"!
> Entree: Steak au Poivre with grilled asparagus and roasted red potatoes
> I'm not a dessert person but I'd probably try the Berry Cream Brulee.
>
> Jill
>
> ~~~~~~
> That's a very expensive meal, but it sounds like a good way to celebrate
> and use up an allotment that you are required to spend. I love shrimp
> cocktail, but I would prefer it without the crab.

I have, in the past, posted a recipe for a chilled crustacean cocktail.
Shrimp and lobster a nicely spiced tomato based liquid. It wasn't a
dip, it was served in parfait glasses and the liquid was intended to be
sipped.

I'll have to see if I can dig it up. Oh yes. From Jarrett's Restaurant
in 2011:

Crustacean Cocktail
From Jarrett's in Memphis, TN.

1-1/2 c. Mixed citrus juice
2 c. V8 juice
splash of olive oil
1 poblano pepper (diced fine)
1 red bell (diced fine)
1/2 Red Onion (diced fine)
1/2 bunch of cilantro (chopped)
1 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. cumin
2 seeded and diced jalapenos
1 oz. Sambal
Shrimp, shelled & deveined (cooked)
Lobster meat, picked free of shells (cooked)

Blend the juices, olive oil, Sambal, herbs, spices and vegetables together.

Chill well. Portion 4 shrimp and 2 oz. lobster meat into dessert
glasses. Pour the liquid over the seafood. Serve chilled.

I would imagine you could substitute cooked bay scallops, langostinos,
crawfish tail meat, or any other crustacean in this "cocktail". Beats
the heck out of plain old shrimp cocktail any day
*****

When I searched for this recipe again I found it reposted in some forum
where the moderator doesn't appear to approve of the word "cock" in
cocktail! LOLOL

Crustacean ****tail Really?!

Jill

On 1/30/2015 11:44 AM, Gary wrote:
> So you're all comfy but you could sell and get a better deal
> and have more spendable money.

You have no idea what you're talking about.

Jill

jmcquown wrote:
>
> On 1/30/2015 11:44 AM, Gary wrote:
> > So you're all comfy but you could sell and get a better deal
> > and have more spendable money.
>
> You have no idea what you're talking about.
>
> Jill

Jill. I certainly don't pretend to know your situation, but I would
never live somewhere where I was required to spend about $900 or so
per year just to support an overpriced restaurant. REally? And you're
paying a premium property tax to live on a worthless golf course that
you don't care about.

We are so much the same in so many ways but.....
We will *never* get married if you continue on with this monetary
nonsense.

G.

PS - :-D

On 1/30/2015 11:44 AM, Gary wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
>>
>> What can I say, it's a strange place. The total bill (automatic 20%
>> gratuity/service fee is added) does count against the assessment.
>
> I'm still surprised that you put up with all the required stuff. Must
> buy so much food each year or you'll get charged for it anyway?
> Really? And the Valentine dinner sounds like such a rip anyway. $65++
> for one nights dinner?

The Tides Edge Grill Valentines dinner, $10 more. Sounds much better.

http://i60.tinypic.com/zyj3g7.jpg

> WTH is wrong with you Jill to do this each
> year? And like last year, even not reaching the amount
> so you even paid for food that you never even got. WTH?
>
I have made a good start spending my money a bit at a time so far this
year. I just find their menus amusing.

Unlike you, Gary, I don't like eating out. I certainly don't hang out
at McD's, although you might be happy to find out (according to TV ads)
the Big Mac is back for a dollar fifty. Go buy six of them, why don'tcha?

WTH indeed. Do you have any idea how many homes are for sale on Dataw?
No, you don't. The house next door to me finally sold last year after
being empty for 5 years. That was a fully furnished house with a fancy
kitchen with all new appliance upgrades. My neighbor's house has been
on the market for two years now and no one is looking at it despite
price decreases. Please do tell me again how easy it is to sell a house
on Dataw. I'd be interested in your not-so-learned opinion.

Jill

On 1/30/2015 12:19 PM, Gary wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
>>
>> On 1/30/2015 11:44 AM, Gary wrote:
>>> So you're all comfy but you could sell and get a better deal
>>> and have more spendable money.
>>
>> You have no idea what you're talking about.
>>
>> Jill
>
> Jill. I certainly don't pretend to know your situation, but I would
> never live somewhere where I was required to spend about $900 or so
> per year just to support an overpriced restaurant. REally? And you're
> paying a premium property tax

Actually the property tax is quite reasonable. When I pointed out to
the tax assessors office the value of the house hasn't changed, merely
the ownership, they issued me a refund.

> to live on a worthless golf course that
> you don't care about.
>
I can't help it where the house is. You have no idea how many homes are
for sale here. There are lots of them on my street alone.

> We are so much the same in so many ways but.....
> We will *never* get married if you continue on with this monetary
> nonsense.
>
> G.
>
> PS - :-D
>
Good thing you added that :-D... because you were starting to sound like
Andy.

Jill

jmcquown wrote:
>
> Unlike you, Gary, I don't like eating out.

You must have missed all my old posts. I don't like eating out either.
I prefer to eat at home. Even restaurant meals, I prefer takeout.

> I certainly don't hang out
> at McD's, although you might be happy to find out (according to TV ads)
> the Big Mac is back for a dollar fifty. Go buy six of them, why don'tcha?

$1.50 for Big Macs? Oh man...I'll buy many of them, more than 6.
heheh

jmcquown wrote:
>
> Good thing you added that :-D... because you were starting to sound like
> Andy.

Not ever Andy. I know your email addy and even your phone # but you
notice I've never called you and only emailed you once (when I think
you emailed me first).

I respect peoples privacy. I would never impose myself on anyone. You
(or anyone) will never get a private email or phone call from me
unless you request it.

G. :-D

"Gary" wrote in message ...

MaryL wrote:
>
> That's a very expensive meal, but it sounds like a good way to celebrate
> and
> use up an allotment that you are required to spend.

Yeah! What the hell? I'll just go spend $65++ rather than make a
killer meal at home for about $10++. I'm required to spend the money
anyway.

~~~~~~~
The difference is that she would have to spend the $10 to make a meal at
home. She has to pay an exorbitant amount every year to the "club" even if
she doesn't eat anything! So, she might as well get some enjoyment out of
it.

MaryL

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> On 1/30/2015 11:44 AM, Gary wrote:
>> So you're all comfy but you could sell and get a better deal
>> and have more spendable money.
>
> You have no idea what you're talking about.

I think he does.

On Fri, 30 Jan 2015 18:25:24 -0600, "MaryL"
> wrote:

>
>
> "Gary" wrote in message ...
>
> MaryL wrote:
> >
> > That's a very expensive meal, but it sounds like a good way to celebrate
> > and
> > use up an allotment that you are required to spend.
>
> Yeah! What the hell? I'll just go spend $65++ rather than make a
> killer meal at home for about $10++. I'm required to spend the money
> anyway.
>
> ~~~~~~~
> The difference is that she would have to spend the $10 to make a meal at
> home. She has to pay an exorbitant amount every year to the "club" even if
> she doesn't eat anything! So, she might as well get some enjoyment out of
> it.
>
At least you understand it, Mary. Many of us have encouraged her
over the years to get something tangible for her money instead of just
giving it away.


--
A kitchen without a cook is just a room.

On 1/30/2015 11:22 PM, sf wrote:
> On Fri, 30 Jan 2015 18:25:24 -0600, "MaryL"
> > wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> "Gary" wrote in message ...
>>
>> MaryL wrote:
>>>
>>> That's a very expensive meal, but it sounds like a good way to celebrate
>>> and
>>> use up an allotment that you are required to spend.
>>
>> Yeah! What the hell? I'll just go spend $65++ rather than make a
>> killer meal at home for about $10++. I'm required to spend the money
>> anyway.
>>
>> ~~~~~~~
>> The difference is that she would have to spend the $10 to make a meal at
>> home. She has to pay an exorbitant amount every year to the "club" even if
>> she doesn't eat anything! So, she might as well get some enjoyment out of
>> it.
>>
> At least you understand it, Mary. Many of us have encouraged her
> over the years to get something tangible for her money instead of just
> giving it away.
>
>
And I'll say it again, I've been eating there and plan to do so every
month this year. But not the Valentine's day menu. I merely found the
wedge of iceberg lettuce as the "salad" amusing. No one will ever
convince me that's a salad. I laughed when I saw people ordering it at
PF Chang's in Memphis and I'm still laughing.

Jill

On Friday, January 30, 2015 at 10:16:58 PM UTC-6, Julie Bove wrote:
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On 1/30/2015 11:44 AM, Gary wrote:
> >> So you're all comfy but you could sell and get a better deal
> >> and have more spendable money.
> >
> > You have no idea what you're talking about.
>
> I think he does.

Oh wow, that's a ringing endorsement. *snicker*

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> On 1/30/2015 11:22 PM, sf wrote:
>> On Fri, 30 Jan 2015 18:25:24 -0600, "MaryL"
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Gary" wrote in message ...
>>>
>>> MaryL wrote:
>>>>
>>>> That's a very expensive meal, but it sounds like a good way to
>>>> celebrate
>>>> and
>>>> use up an allotment that you are required to spend.
>>>
>>> Yeah! What the hell? I'll just go spend $65++ rather than make a
>>> killer meal at home for about $10++. I'm required to spend the money
>>> anyway.
>>>
>>> ~~~~~~~
>>> The difference is that she would have to spend the $10 to make a meal at
>>> home. She has to pay an exorbitant amount every year to the "club" even
>>> if
>>> she doesn't eat anything! So, she might as well get some enjoyment out
>>> of
>>> it.
>>>
>> At least you understand it, Mary. Many of us have encouraged her
>> over the years to get something tangible for her money instead of just
>> giving it away.
>>
>>
> And I'll say it again, I've been eating there and plan to do so every
> month this year. But not the Valentine's day menu. I merely found the
> wedge of iceberg lettuce as the "salad" amusing. No one will ever
> convince me that's a salad. I laughed when I saw people ordering it at PF
> Chang's in Memphis and I'm still laughing.

That's been a salad since I was a kid. We called it Honeymoon salad.
Lettuce alone.

On 1/31/2015 12:32 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 1/30/2015 11:22 PM, sf wrote:
>>> On Fri, 30 Jan 2015 18:25:24 -0600, "MaryL"
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Gary" wrote in message ...
>>>>
>>>> MaryL wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> That's a very expensive meal, but it sounds like a good way to
>>>>> celebrate
>>>>> and
>>>>> use up an allotment that you are required to spend.
>>>>
>>>> Yeah! What the hell? I'll just go spend $65++ rather than make a
>>>> killer meal at home for about $10++. I'm required to spend the money
>>>> anyway.
>>>>
>>>> ~~~~~~~
>>>> The difference is that she would have to spend the $10 to make a
>>>> meal at
>>>> home. She has to pay an exorbitant amount every year to the "club"
>>>> even if
>>>> she doesn't eat anything! So, she might as well get some enjoyment
>>>> out of
>>>> it.
>>>>
>>> At least you understand it, Mary. Many of us have encouraged her
>>> over the years to get something tangible for her money instead of just
>>> giving it away.
>>>
>>>
>> And I'll say it again, I've been eating there and plan to do so every
>> month this year. But not the Valentine's day menu. I merely found
>> the wedge of iceberg lettuce as the "salad" amusing. No one will ever
>> convince me that's a salad. I laughed when I saw people ordering it
>> at PF Chang's in Memphis and I'm still laughing.
>
> That's been a salad since I was a kid. We called it Honeymoon salad.
> Lettuce alone.

I still think it's stupid. A salad should consist of mixed greens, not
a wedge of tasteless iceburg lettuce.

Jill

"jmcquown" wrote in message ...


>
I merely found the
wedge of iceberg lettuce as the "salad" amusing. No one will ever
convince me that's a salad. I laughed when I saw people ordering it at
PF Chang's in Memphis and I'm still laughing.

Jill

~~~~~~~~
I agree with you on that. I think it is ludicrous to call a wedge of
iceberg lettuce a "salad." And it's insulting to take a head of lettuce,
cut a wedge out of it, and charge a premium.

MaryL

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> On 1/31/2015 12:32 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On 1/30/2015 11:22 PM, sf wrote:
>>>> On Fri, 30 Jan 2015 18:25:24 -0600, "MaryL"
>>>> > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Gary" wrote in message ...
>>>>>
>>>>> MaryL wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> That's a very expensive meal, but it sounds like a good way to
>>>>>> celebrate
>>>>>> and
>>>>>> use up an allotment that you are required to spend.
>>>>>
>>>>> Yeah! What the hell? I'll just go spend $65++ rather than make a
>>>>> killer meal at home for about $10++. I'm required to spend the money
>>>>> anyway.
>>>>>
>>>>> ~~~~~~~
>>>>> The difference is that she would have to spend the $10 to make a
>>>>> meal at
>>>>> home. She has to pay an exorbitant amount every year to the "club"
>>>>> even if
>>>>> she doesn't eat anything! So, she might as well get some enjoyment
>>>>> out of
>>>>> it.
>>>>>
>>>> At least you understand it, Mary. Many of us have encouraged her
>>>> over the years to get something tangible for her money instead of just
>>>> giving it away.
>>>>
>>>>
>>> And I'll say it again, I've been eating there and plan to do so every
>>> month this year. But not the Valentine's day menu. I merely found
>>> the wedge of iceberg lettuce as the "salad" amusing. No one will ever
>>> convince me that's a salad. I laughed when I saw people ordering it
>>> at PF Chang's in Memphis and I'm still laughing.
>>
>> That's been a salad since I was a kid. We called it Honeymoon salad.
>> Lettuce alone.
>
> I still think it's stupid. A salad should consist of mixed greens, not a
> wedge of tasteless iceburg lettuce.

Tasteless? I love the taste of iceberg!

"MaryL" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> "jmcquown" wrote in message ...
>
>
>>
> I merely found the
> wedge of iceberg lettuce as the "salad" amusing. No one will ever
> convince me that's a salad. I laughed when I saw people ordering it at
> PF Chang's in Memphis and I'm still laughing.
>
> Jill
>
> ~~~~~~~~
> I agree with you on that. I think it is ludicrous to call a wedge of
> iceberg lettuce a "salad." And it's insulting to take a head of lettuce,
> cut a wedge out of it, and charge a premium.

I do agree with you on the price but I do love my iceberg!

On Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 1:11:34 AM UTC-6, Julie Bove wrote:
> Tasteless? I love the taste of iceberg!

http://www.flamewarriorsguide.com/wa.../lonelyguy.htm

In article >, says...
>
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On 1/30/2015 11:44 AM, Gary wrote:
> >> So you're all comfy but you could sell and get a better deal
> >> and have more spendable money.
> >
> > You have no idea what you're talking about.
>
> I think he does.

I doubt it; iirc Gary is a renter. He has just demonstrated his
naivety about the hidden costs of owning, selling and buying property.


Janet UK

In article >, says...
>
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On 1/30/2015 11:44 AM, Gary wrote:
> >> So you're all comfy but you could sell and get a better deal
> >> and have more spendable money.
> >
> > You have no idea what you're talking about.
>
> I think he does.

Well, maybe you should explain to Gary why YOU chose, bought and still
live in a house that according to you, is far from ideal. You're always
complaining about its deficiencies and expenses.

Why don't YOU follow Gary;s real estate advice, sell up and buy
something you like more, get a better deal, suited to your tastes and
needs.


Janet UK

On 1/31/2015 1:14 AM, MaryL wrote:
>


>>
> I merely found the
> wedge of iceberg lettuce as the "salad" amusing. No one will ever
> convince me that's a salad. I laughed when I saw people ordering it at
> PF Chang's in Memphis and I'm still laughing.
>
> Jill
>
> ~~~~~~~~
> I agree with you on that. I think it is ludicrous to call a wedge of
> iceberg lettuce a "salad." And it's insulting to take a head of
> lettuce, cut a wedge out of it, and charge a premium.
>
> MaryL
>

Over the years I've seen it here and there. I guess it is how you make
the mundane special.

"Ed Pawlowski" wrote in message
...

On 1/31/2015 1:14 AM, MaryL wrote:
>


>>
> I merely found the
> wedge of iceberg lettuce as the "salad" amusing. No one will ever
> convince me that's a salad. I laughed when I saw people ordering it at
> PF Chang's in Memphis and I'm still laughing.
>
> Jill
>
> ~~~~~~~~
> I agree with you on that. I think it is ludicrous to call a wedge of
> iceberg lettuce a "salad." And it's insulting to take a head of
> lettuce, cut a wedge out of it, and charge a premium.
>
> MaryL
>

Over the years I've seen it here and there. I guess it is how you make
the mundane special.

~~~~~
....and earn a big profit from doing nothing.

MaryL

On 1/31/2015 7:50 AM, Janet wrote:
> In article >, says...
>>
>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On 1/30/2015 11:44 AM, Gary wrote:
>>>> So you're all comfy but you could sell and get a better deal
>>>> and have more spendable money.
>>>
>>> You have no idea what you're talking about.
>>
>> I think he does.
>
> I doubt it; iirc Gary is a renter. He has just demonstrated his
> naivety about the hidden costs of owning, selling and buying property.
>
>
> Janet UK
>
The house next to mine was on the market for nearly 5 years and it has
all the bells & whistles, very nice kitchen upgrade, hardwood floors
throughout. No so with mine. Everything works which is all I ask. But
whoever bought this house would need to spend a large chunk of change to
make it the way they want. That certainly would cut down on what I
could ask for it.

Jill

On 2015-01-31 10:24 AM, jmcquown wrote:

> The house next to mine was on the market for nearly 5 years and it has
> all the bells & whistles, very nice kitchen upgrade, hardwood floors
> throughout. No so with mine. Everything works which is all I ask. But
> whoever bought this house would need to spend a large chunk of change to
> make it the way they want. That certainly would cut down on what I
> could ask for it.
>

Last night we had dinner at the new home of our old neighbours. They
had bought the house next to us about 7 years ago. He is a handyman and
quit work about a year after they moved in and spend his days working on
the house. By the time he was finished they only thing unchanged were
the brick walls. He started with the roof. Then he rebuild the angle
stone retaining wall along the driveway. He took it completely apart,
cleaned all the stones and cemented them in place.
They put in gardens and had a large pond dug.

The roof extended over the deck in one corner. He walled it in to make
an extra room. He removed the fireplace in the family room and replaced
it with a gas fireplace. The old oil furnace was replaced with high
efficiency natural gas. They tore out all the carpeting and put in wood
flooring, did complete renovations on the bathroom, and the kitchen. He
moved stair ways and put in an upstairs laundry room.

When they ran out of things to do they put the house up for sale. It
took them three years to sell it, and finally ended up buying the
buyer's house to facilitate the sale. Last night they gave us a tour of
their new place, showed us all the changes they had already made and
told us about the other plans they have. Meanwhile, construction will
be starting on their new place up north. They hope to have this small
house completed and sold by the time their new house is complete.

"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
...
>
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 1/31/2015 12:32 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>
>>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> On 1/30/2015 11:22 PM, sf wrote:
>>>>> On Fri, 30 Jan 2015 18:25:24 -0600, "MaryL"
>>>>> > wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Gary" wrote in message ...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> MaryL wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> That's a very expensive meal, but it sounds like a good way to
>>>>>>> celebrate
>>>>>>> and
>>>>>>> use up an allotment that you are required to spend.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Yeah! What the hell? I'll just go spend $65++ rather than make a
>>>>>> killer meal at home for about $10++. I'm required to spend the money
>>>>>> anyway.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ~~~~~~~
>>>>>> The difference is that she would have to spend the $10 to make a
>>>>>> meal at
>>>>>> home. She has to pay an exorbitant amount every year to the "club"
>>>>>> even if
>>>>>> she doesn't eat anything! So, she might as well get some enjoyment
>>>>>> out of
>>>>>> it.
>>>>>>
>>>>> At least you understand it, Mary. Many of us have encouraged her
>>>>> over the years to get something tangible for her money instead of just
>>>>> giving it away.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> And I'll say it again, I've been eating there and plan to do so every
>>>> month this year. But not the Valentine's day menu. I merely found
>>>> the wedge of iceberg lettuce as the "salad" amusing. No one will ever
>>>> convince me that's a salad. I laughed when I saw people ordering it
>>>> at PF Chang's in Memphis and I'm still laughing.
>>>
>>> That's been a salad since I was a kid. We called it Honeymoon salad.
>>> Lettuce alone.
>>
>> I still think it's stupid. A salad should consist of mixed greens, not a
>> wedge of tasteless iceburg lettuce.
>
> Tasteless? I love the taste of iceberg!

Me too. I like other lettuces too, but especially iceberg for sandwiches,
tacos, etc.

Cheri