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tis · 01-27-2010, 06:34 PM

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But I can bring my dog, right?

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That's what we need in the Lakes Region!! A place where we can bring our dogs! Good idea AW!!

Argie's Wife · 01-27-2010, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by tis

[/I]
But I can bring my dog, right?

QUOTE]

That's what we need in the Lakes Region!! A place where we can bring our dogs! Good idea AW!!

I'd rather go out to eat with my dog than my kids sometimes... he's always happy with what's on the menu and glad to be wherever we may go. His manners leave something to be desired, tho....

Newbiesaukee · 01-27-2010, 10:48 PM

A businessman asked a perfectly reasonable question of the Forum. The answers have varied some but I do not see any "walking on eggs" nor do I see what "PC Crap" and the culture wars have to do with any of this. I am almost as old as you and agree that a lot of stuff is not going the way I would like it. It is perfectly fine to stand on principle when it is not your dime;but the poor guy is only trying to start a legitimate business, not change the world.

NoBozo · 01-28-2010, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Newbiesaukee

A businessman asked a perfectly reasonable question of the Forum. The answers have varied some but I do not see any "walking on eggs" nor do I see what "PC Crap" and the culture wars have to do with any of this. I am almost as old as you and agree that a lot of stuff is not going the way I would like it. It is perfectly fine to stand on principle when it is not your dime;but the poor guy is only trying to start a legitimate business, not change the world.

In retrospect, I probably should have kept my mouth shut.

I was not attacking the restaurant owner at all. I have been pondering the plight of restaurant owners for years, ....trying to make a living with a restaurant.... with his hands tied behind his back. Unable to deny service to anyone without encouraging a lawsuit. "We reserve the right to deny service to anyone" used to be an acceptable option, before PC took hold. NB

ishoot308 · 01-28-2010, 11:11 AM

I think upthesaukee has it pretty much covered for me. I could not have said it any better.

Dan

Argie's Wife · 01-28-2010, 11:39 AM

Taking kids out to eat is a crap shoot, really. I'm a big advocate of "let the parents parent" and staying out of other people's biz w/ their kiddos. On one hand, you can have very well behaved children who do well in any setting but on the other hand, have mini-monsters who can ruin a nice evening out.

As a parent of a 4 year old and an 8 year old (both boys), I've learned to recognize my kids limits and not to push them. Our oldest boy can hold his own in a conversation with adults and knows manners - I seldom have to remind him. Our youngest is developmentally delayed and is just reaching the point where we can go to McDonald's or Friendly's with success.

In short: If I want to have a good time, I simply hire a sitter or go to a restaurant where I know they'll behave appropriately. Or I stay home!

Remember, the families that are in restaurants are also there for a good time.

01-27-2010, 10:48 PM	#3
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,354 Thanks: 948 Thanked 573 Times in 298 Posts	NoBozo A businessman asked a perfectly reasonable question of the Forum. The answers have varied some but I do not see any "walking on eggs" nor do I see what "PC Crap" and the culture wars have to do with any of this. I am almost as old as you and agree that a lot of stuff is not going the way I would like it. It is perfectly fine to stand on principle when it is not your dime;but the poor guy is only trying to start a legitimate business, not change the world.

01-28-2010, 11:11 AM	#5
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,287 Thanks: 2,402 Thanked 5,301 Times in 2,064 Posts	Well Said upthesaukee! I think upthesaukee has it pretty much covered for me. I could not have said it any better. Dan

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tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,750 Thanks: 753 Thanked 1,459 Times in 1,016 Posts	[/I] But I can bring my dog, right? QUOTE] That's what we need in the Lakes Region!! A place where we can bring our dogs! Good idea AW!!

01-28-2010, 11:39 AM	#6
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Taking kids out to eat is a crap shoot, really. I'm a big advocate of "let the parents parent" and staying out of other people's biz w/ their kiddos. On one hand, you can have very well behaved children who do well in any setting but on the other hand, have mini-monsters who can ruin a nice evening out. As a parent of a 4 year old and an 8 year old (both boys), I've learned to recognize my kids limits and not to push them. Our oldest boy can hold his own in a conversation with adults and knows manners - I seldom have to remind him. Our youngest is developmentally delayed and is just reaching the point where we can go to McDonald's or Friendly's with success. In short: If I want to have a good time, I simply hire a sitter or go to a restaurant where I know they'll behave appropriately. Or I stay home! Remember, the families that are in restaurants are also there for a good time.

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