Random Drunken Thoughts Thread

[Snuffy]

I worked at a Shakey’s Pizza when I was about 15. Made friends with a lot of stoner misfits, societal rejects, and wannabe musicians. Fun folks. Put me off of pizza for a long time afterward tho.

 

[balrog]

A baby’s laughter is the sweetest thing you’ll ever hear.

Unless it’s 3 am, you’re home alone, and you don’t have a baby.

 

[GrogNerd]

I don't WANT TO "order online" can I just see a friggin online MENU?

 

[balrog]

I don't WANT TO "order online" can I just see a friggin online MENU?

But sir, it's easier for you that way.
You order at your table.
Then go pick it up at the window.
Then use your phone to pay.

We suggest 20% tip.

Yep. Not made up.

 

[BongoYodeler]

But sir, it's easier for you that way.
You order at your table.
Then go pick it up at the window.
Then use your phone to pay.

We suggest 20% tip.

Yep. Not made up.

Yep. Seeing that more and more lately.

 

[seatazzz]

I kinda get the QR code thing instead of a paper or laminated menu. Ever thought about whether the restaurant you're sitting at cleans those things? That some schmuck probably picked his nose, then pointed at the daily special and while continuing to point (and tap) interrogated the poor waiter as to whether there were any tomatoes in the pico de gallo that the special was slathered with? Yep. Everbody has a smart phone these days, and if they don't, they do have paper menus usually.

This tipping for every little thing, however...I can rant for hours about that. And this from someone who worked for tips for a good part of my life. Anyone remember what TIPS stands for? To Insure Prompt Service (I think). It's gone too far, in my curmudgeonly opinion. Pay a decent wage and people won't have to supplement by prostrating themselves for an extra 20% (that sometimes the establishment takes anyway). Rant over.

 

[day_trippr]

"insure" is problematic as it's the wrong word given the context.
The right word would be "ensure", but that breaks the acronym

Cheers!

 

[Snuffy]

This tipping for every little thing, however...I can rant for hours about that. And this from someone who worked for tips for a good part of my life. Anyone remember what TIPS stands for? To Insure Prompt Service (I think). It's gone too far, in my curmudgeonly opinion. Pay a decent wage and people won't have to supplement by prostrating themselves for an extra 20% (that sometimes the establishment takes anyway). Rant over.

I totally agree that the expectation of tipping has gone full-tilt stupid. Rant starts now. Everybody was tipping like crazy after Covid because a) They were trying to help the service industry get back on their feet (as if they needed it after pulling down $600/week in rescue money the whole time) and 2) we were just freakin giddy that you could actually eat out again. And then the industry got greedy and tried to make random pre-service tipping a permanent deal. I got news for ya, mr restaurateur - if you make me stand in a line to order and then send me off with a cup to get my own drink, you have structured your experience where no service is being performed, ergo I will happily smile in your cashier's face as I make a point of following whatever convoluted card pedestal process it takes to reach the "no tip" option and poke it solidly with my middle finger. Hauling a salad out to my table and asking if I need anything is not going to validate that backwards crap. If somebody does get me something or smiles sweetly or brings me a go-drink or displays exceptional cleavage, I'll toss a couple of bucks on the table. Otherwise, get a job actually waiting tables. <mic drop>

 

[pvtpublic]

"insure" is problematic as it's the wrong word given the context.
The right word would be "ensure", but that breaks the acronym

Cheers!

Endeed, your wright!

 

[seatazzz]

I would rant about grammar n*zis but I like you guys.

 

[GrogNerd]

Except I don't want to order.

We're in the planning phase. It's nowhere near dinner time & I just want to see if they have anything I would want

 

[balrog]

I would rant about grammar n*zis but I like you guys.

Awwwww
<blush>

 

[balrog]

Always makes me think of this from David Mitchell




"That moment when you realize he uses a silencer not to be stealthy, but to quite literally silence others."

 

[balrog]

"When you wish upon a star, most likely it is millions of light years away, and already dead. Like your dreams."

 

[Snuffy]

Have you ever brewed something that was so damn good it made you want to share it, but you really couldn't and it drove you almost to the point of grief?

 

[day_trippr]

Sounds horrible! Fortunately for me I have my trusty Spousal Unit handy

 

[Snuffy]

Sounds horrible! Fortunately for me I have my trusty Spousal Unit handy

Mine has a condition that completely rules out the consumption of alcohol. She wasn't a beer fan anyway. I brew 5 gals at a whack and just sit with numb lips looking forlornly at a glass of beer that will see extremely limited release. I am reminded of "The Old Man and the Sea".

 

[Rish]

Have you ever brewed something that was so damn good it made you want to share it, but you really couldn't and it drove you almost to the point of grief?

You could go over to the Beer Swapping forum and maybe make some trades if you don't mind shipping your beer. I've done a few and enjoyed it.

 

[day_trippr]

Or find a neighbor that enjoys fine beer!

 

[Snuffy]

Or find a neighbor that enjoys fine beer!

I've mentioned it several times at local gatherings and have had a few who expressed interest. I guess I'm gonna have to drag a baby keg over somewhere to prove my point. I don't bottle much anymore to get into swaps. I guess I'll just have to drink alone and tell you guys about it.

I am going motorcycle camping soon and I have a buddy who is going to drive up and stay the weekend and pick up my bike for the trip. He will help me dent this keg.

 

[Closet Fermenter]

and the lonely leftover quarter onion
and a sad cup of arugula
and that jar of tahini that's been there since the French Revolution
and that container of something I no longer make eye contact with or it gets angry

…and pickle juice. My wife cannot throw away pickle juice. I scout things out every now and then, and dispose of several jars, especially when I need room for a mini-keg, or a couple bottles of wine. Imagine; pickle juice holding space that could be filled good beverages!

 

[Snuffy]

…and pickle juice. My wife cannot throw away pickle juice. I scout things out every now and then, and dispose of several jars, especially when I need room for a mini-keg, or a couple bottles of wine. Imagine; pickle juice holding space that could be filled good beverages!

Well, you never know when you could get some gnarly leg cramps or that annoying random pee test.

 

[Rish]

and pickle juice

I've seen (and had) pickle flavored beer. Maybe give it a shot?

 

[balrog]

Be careful what you map for your cause.
The temperance movement probably just helped the bar-crawling movement.

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/victorian-drink-maps?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-us

 

[ehall]

I use pickle juice when I fry sweet potatos to reduce the sweetness... I don't like the sweet part but they're good for you...

 

[BongoYodeler]

I use pickle juice when I fry sweet potatos to reduce the sweetness... I don't like the sweet part but they're good for you...

Interesting, I might try that because I don’t like the sweet potato part. Maybe that’ll help.

 

[Closet Fermenter]

I use pickle juice when I fry sweet potatos to reduce the sweetness... I don't like the sweet part but they're good for you...

I have never fried sweet potatoes, but sliced crosswise and layered with onions, drizzled with olive oil, salt and pepper, baked, and yum!

 

[Skeeter686]

I use pickle juice when I fry sweet potatos to reduce the sweetness... I don't like the sweet part but they're good for you...

I'm curious what your "recipe" is. I also acknowledge the nutritional value of these things that I don't really enjoy eating all that much.

 

[Snuffy]

I've seen (and had) pickle flavored beer. Maybe give it a shot?

How was that, BTW?

 

[scrap iron]

I've had fried sweet potatoes with honey and powdered sugar on them. It was pretty good but too sweet for me. I've read to coat them with corn starch before frying to give them a little crunch on the outside like French fries.