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That's damn resourceful if you ask me!Tiki Bar wrote:
Writing this has helped me identify a possible problem!
my answer to that, if it came at CBiP, would be, "Heck yes, I can't find anyone to keep up with me.."CaptainP wrote:Yep, we teach people that. Never say, "Just One?" It implies, "Can't find anyone who likes you, you loser?"buffettbride wrote:When I was the hostess with the mostest working at an Italian restaurant we were never allowed to ask a party entering alone, "Just one?" for that reason. Didn't want to make guests feel like losers I s'pose.land_shark3 wrote:
I hate actually going to a restaurant and sitting down to eat. Something about saying; "yes, its just a table for one."
That you are limited in places to eat because of kids???Tiki Bar wrote:Mom? Is that you?RinglingRingling wrote:it's cheaper to buy the stuff at the store and fix it than it is to pay someone to fix it and serve it.
I don't know why... could be a combination of laziness (this is actually multi-faceted... takes time to grocery shop, takes time to unload groceries, takes time to cook, and time to clean up), spoiled / finicky kids (when I cook, it's short-order because no one will agree on the same thing), finicky husband (doesn't like chicken, turkey, fish, seafood, roasts, or pork - basically eats ground beef, sausage, or steak), and overcompensating for going out to eat about once a year growing up... but we order out or go to restaurants often... at least 4 nights a week.
We do try to minimize costs however...
Tuesdays kids eat free at Lonestar, and they get a good steak, potato, drink, and sundae!
Wednesdays kids eat for 99 cents at Buffalo Wild Wings
Saturday kids eat free at Denny's (though we rarely go there)
Sunday kids eat free at Austin's (a local place)
And we always have Entertainment Book and local coupons for buy 1 get 1 free dinners at a multitude of other places!
Writing this has helped me identify a possible problem!
Yet another answer for me to use when asked, "Why don't you two have any kids?"Gulfbreeze wrote:That you are limited in places to eat because of kids???Tiki Bar wrote:Mom? Is that you?RinglingRingling wrote:it's cheaper to buy the stuff at the store and fix it than it is to pay someone to fix it and serve it.
I don't know why... could be a combination of laziness (this is actually multi-faceted... takes time to grocery shop, takes time to unload groceries, takes time to cook, and time to clean up), spoiled / finicky kids (when I cook, it's short-order because no one will agree on the same thing), finicky husband (doesn't like chicken, turkey, fish, seafood, roasts, or pork - basically eats ground beef, sausage, or steak), and overcompensating for going out to eat about once a year growing up... but we order out or go to restaurants often... at least 4 nights a week.
We do try to minimize costs however...
Tuesdays kids eat free at Lonestar, and they get a good steak, potato, drink, and sundae!
Wednesdays kids eat for 99 cents at Buffalo Wild Wings
Saturday kids eat free at Denny's (though we rarely go there)
Sunday kids eat free at Austin's (a local place)
And we always have Entertainment Book and local coupons for buy 1 get 1 free dinners at a multitude of other places!
Writing this has helped me identify a possible problem!
Usually don't have to worry about it here, but at old jobs...RinglingRingling wrote:my answer to that, if it came at CBiP, would be, "Heck yes, I can't find anyone to keep up with me.."CaptainP wrote:Yep, we teach people that. Never say, "Just One?" It implies, "Can't find anyone who likes you, you loser?"buffettbride wrote:When I was the hostess with the mostest working at an Italian restaurant we were never allowed to ask a party entering alone, "Just one?" for that reason. Didn't want to make guests feel like losers I s'pose.land_shark3 wrote:
I hate actually going to a restaurant and sitting down to eat. Something about saying; "yes, its just a table for one."
I never felt self-conscious about eating by myself if I was travelling alone. Then it translated into, "well, I'd be eating by myself at home if I were there". From there, it has all been uphill.CaptainP wrote:Usually don't have to worry about it here, but at old jobs...RinglingRingling wrote:my answer to that, if it came at CBiP, would be, "Heck yes, I can't find anyone to keep up with me.."CaptainP wrote:Yep, we teach people that. Never say, "Just One?" It implies, "Can't find anyone who likes you, you loser?"buffettbride wrote:When I was the hostess with the mostest working at an Italian restaurant we were never allowed to ask a party entering alone, "Just one?" for that reason. Didn't want to make guests feel like losers I s'pose.land_shark3 wrote:
I hate actually going to a restaurant and sitting down to eat. Something about saying; "yes, its just a table for one."
You just go to Hooters when you're on the road, right?RinglingRingling wrote:
I never felt self-conscious about eating by myself if I was travelling alone.
Are you a restaurant?Tiki Bar wrote:when I cook, it's short-order because no one will agree on the same thing
We have very stringent rules about this in our house. It drives me BATTY when parents/other relatives cook separate food for their kids than themselves. Our kids eat what we eat and that's that.ToplessRideFL wrote: For children: I cook it.. you will eat it. I will take into consideration your likes and dislikes, however I cannot please you all the time.
My keet was the same way... she was brought up to eat anything... and does. Now @ 21 (ack.... next week) she is a size 3 and still eats most anything. I hate her.buffettbride wrote: We have very stringent rules about this in our house. It drives me BATTY when parents/other relatives cook separate food for their kids than themselves. Our kids eat what we eat and that's that.
I'm getting to know most of the bartenders at the Outbacks across Tennessee.ToplessRideFL wrote:Choose a place with a bar ... and eat @ the bar... usually you will have company.land_shark3 wrote:"yes, its just a table for one."
If you ever change to Chili's, I know a guy in Austin who can grease your skid into the new community.land_shark3 wrote:I'm getting to know most of the bartenders at the Outbacks across Tennessee.ToplessRideFL wrote:Choose a place with a bar ... and eat @ the bar... usually you will have company.land_shark3 wrote:"yes, its just a table for one."
Mal at my house:buffettbride wrote:We have very stringent rules about this in our house. It drives me BATTY when parents/other relatives cook separate food for their kids than themselves. Our kids eat what we eat and that's that.ToplessRideFL wrote: For children: I cook it.. you will eat it. I will take into consideration your likes and dislikes, however I cannot please you all the time.
Tiki Bar wrote: Funny thing is, even when I'm picking up dinner, it's normally from at least 2, sometimes 3 different places...
I don't know how we got to this point, but I actually told em last week it was gonna change... ya right!
Haha! I knew I was taking a risk when I made that statement, but I'm ALL FOR making the change. You also have to understand I'm the uber-nazi mom that doesn't even let the kids watch TV on school nights.Tiki Bar wrote:
I don't know how we got to this point, but I actually told em last week it was gonna change... ya right!
Sorry, it was just a reflex. I tend to buy, and stock up on stuff.. I am slowly working my way thru the stuff on the counter in the way of side dish mixes and the like. Some days, Zatarain's is my best friend.Tiki Bar wrote:Mom? Is that you?RinglingRingling wrote:it's cheaper to buy the stuff at the store and fix it than it is to pay someone to fix it and serve it.
I don't know why... could be a combination of laziness (this is actually multi-faceted... takes time to grocery shop, takes time to unload groceries, takes time to cook, and time to clean up), spoiled / finicky kids (when I cook, it's short-order because no one will agree on the same thing), finicky husband (doesn't like chicken, turkey, fish, seafood, roasts, or pork - basically eats ground beef, sausage, or steak), and overcompensating for going out to eat about once a year growing up... but we order out or go to restaurants often... at least 4 nights a week.
We do try to minimize costs however...
Tuesdays kids eat free at Lonestar, and they get a good steak, potato, drink, and sundae!
Wednesdays kids eat for 99 cents at Buffalo Wild Wings
Saturday kids eat free at Denny's (though we rarely go there)
Sunday kids eat free at Austin's (a local place)
And we always have Entertainment Book and local coupons for buy 1 get 1 free dinners at a multitude of other places!
Writing this has helped me identify a possible problem!
Sadly enough, I use to go to Chilis so much that the waitress would bring me out the salsa before "hydrating" it. If you ever go to a Chilis, ask for the salsa without hydration. They will look at you like you've discovered the great Chilis conspiracy.RinglingRingling wrote:If you ever change to Chili's, I know a guy in Austin who can grease your skid into the new community.land_shark3 wrote:I'm getting to know most of the bartenders at the Outbacks across Tennessee.ToplessRideFL wrote:Choose a place with a bar ... and eat @ the bar... usually you will have company.land_shark3 wrote:"yes, its just a table for one."
Except that Keet #2 has soccer practice on Thursday night.buffettbride wrote:Haha! I knew I was taking a risk when I made that statement, but I'm ALL FOR making the change. You also have to understand I'm the uber-nazi mom that doesn't even let the kids watch TV on school nights.Tiki Bar wrote:
I don't know how we got to this point, but I actually told em last week it was gonna change... ya right!
Maybe if you let them help plan the menu.
Hmmm. Maybe something like this...
Monday - easy dinner night (pasta...macNcheese/spaghetti, etc)
Tuesday- keet #1 choice (keet #1 helps cook)
Wednesday - chicken night
Thursday - keet #2 choice (keet #2 helps cook)
Friday - mom's choice (aka eat it or go hungry night)
Saturday - make dad cook (aka order pizza)
Sunday - "nice" family dinner
CaptainP wrote:Except that Keet #2 has soccer practice on Thursday night.buffettbride wrote:Haha! I knew I was taking a risk when I made that statement, but I'm ALL FOR making the change. You also have to understand I'm the uber-nazi mom that doesn't even let the kids watch TV on school nights.Tiki Bar wrote:
I don't know how we got to this point, but I actually told em last week it was gonna change... ya right!
Maybe if you let them help plan the menu.
Hmmm. Maybe something like this...
Monday - easy dinner night (pasta...macNcheese/spaghetti, etc)
Tuesday- keet #1 choice (keet #1 helps cook)
Wednesday - chicken night
Thursday - keet #2 choice (keet #2 helps cook)
Friday - mom's choice (aka eat it or go hungry night)
Saturday - make dad cook (aka order pizza)
Sunday - "nice" family dinner
I's just tryin' to help.Sweetie.... telling them its going to change and actually doing it are 2 different things. Forgetabout telling them.... just do it. Or you will be batty!! Its kind of like having to plan to make a plan.... all you do is spend time planning... not accomplishing anything!Tiki Bar wrote:
Funny thing is, even when I'm picking up dinner, it's normally from at least 2, sometimes 3 different places...
I don't know how we got to this point, but I actually told em last week it was gonna change... ya right!