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 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

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.

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?

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 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

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 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

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.

"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

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 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 1/28/2015 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 1/29/2015 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

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.

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

"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 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

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