coevan Posted September 13, 2018 #126 Share Posted September 13, 2018 " (never disney, no thanks) " OK, I'll bite, why? too expensive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lottiegreen56 Posted September 14, 2018 #127 Share Posted September 14, 2018 " (never disney, no thanks) " OK, I'll bite, why? too expensive? I apologize that this thread has turned into “Lottie Green’s guide to Cruising” :') I’ve never priced Disney Cruises but have heard they are expensive, no clue if that’s actually true. Given how we cruise, it may be a cheaper alternative. But, my husband and I like to play craps and slot machines, Disney doesn’t have them so can’t see us going. We started cruising before our state had casinos and for us it’s a big part of the experience, for better or for worse (usually for worse lol). We did Disney with the kids in the 90s twice, once each to both Florida and California. My hubby and I didn’t grow up with it and the boys thought it was “girly” so we didn’t really have too much fun. It’s been a common theme here, but both times we went due to having work confernces so that may have had something to do with it. We’re about to get a grandchild so maybe we will give it one more try with him or her some day, but the Disney experience wasn’t for our family when we tried it. I’m sure Blerk will flame me for saying that, but I just answered your question as honestly as I could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted September 14, 2018 #128 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I apologize that this thread has turned into “Lottie Green’s guide to Cruising” :') I’ve never priced Disney Cruises but have heard they are expensive, no clue if that’s actually true. Given how we cruise, it may be a cheaper alternative. But, my husband and I like to play craps and slot machines, Disney doesn’t have them so can’t see us going. We started cruising before our state had casinos and for us it’s a big part of the experience, for better or for worse (usually for worse lol). We did Disney with the kids in the 90s twice, once each to both Florida and California. My hubby and I didn’t grow up with it and the boys thought it was “girly” so we didn’t really have too much fun. It’s been a common theme here, but both times we went due to having work confernces so that may have had something to do with it. We’re about to get a grandchild so maybe we will give it one more try with him or her some day, but the Disney experience wasn’t for our family when we tried it. I’m sure Blerk will flame me for saying that, but I just answered your question as honestly as I could. Be prepared for sticker shock if you ever check into Disney. We have cruised with them 4 times but none in probably the last 8-10 years. 7 day Caribbean cruises starting $2100pp for an inside cabin. They were nowhere near those prices when we cruised with them or there would be no way we have ever gone on a Disney cruise. Doesn't sound like Disney is your cup of tea. I think in your case that money could be better spent elsewhere but ya never know.:) Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgttami Posted September 14, 2018 #129 Share Posted September 14, 2018 " (never disney, no thanks) " OK, I'll bite, why? too expensive? I wouldn't care if Disney were free...THEY HAVE NO CASINO....(LOL):D End of story,,,:D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted September 14, 2018 #130 Share Posted September 14, 2018 a) the more that is being paid for the meal the less margin for error there is, andb) if an upscale restaurant makes a mistake or there is something fundamentally wrong with an order that is enough to steer clear of them in the future even if they are given the opportunity to fix the error and do so. I'm not going to fault someone for not giving them a second chance under those circumstances. c) I wouldn't let one adverse review influence my decision too much. I went to my first Wendy's in the mid-70's and it was the worst burger I'd ever had, even to this day. Greasy and full of gristle. I didn't walk into another Wendy's until the mid-80's and only then after my friend said he'd pay for my meal if I didn't like it. Fortunately there had been a big turn around in the interim and it was a decent meal, but I could have easily spent the rest of my life not eating at Wendy's. Dave Thomas, now that was one interesting dude. The story about why the burgers are square is a good one. Not sure what it has to do with the Steakhouse tho..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted September 14, 2018 #131 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Dave Thomas, now that was one interesting dude. The story about why the burgers are square is a good one. Not sure what it has to do with the Steakhouse tho..... Since the sub-discussion that was going on was a customer's response to receiving food that didn't live up to expectations I thought I'd relate a personal experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted September 14, 2018 #132 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Since the sub-discussion that was going on was a customer's response to receiving food that didn't live up to expectations I thought I'd relate a personal experience. I was actually referring to my own post..... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted September 14, 2018 #133 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I was actually referring to my own post..... Sent from my iPhone using Forums LOL, evidently I haven't had enough coffee yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted September 14, 2018 #134 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Dave Thomas, now that was one interesting dude. The story about why the burgers are square is a good one. Not sure what it has to do with the Steakhouse tho..... Dave Thomas still cruises on Carnival. I believe he is sporting a blue beard these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted September 14, 2018 #135 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Dave Thomas still cruises on Carnival. I believe he is sporting a blue beard these days. Lol, if he does it is in an urn carried by one of his kids Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lottiegreen56 Posted September 14, 2018 #136 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I love how the disgusting trolls run this site. Dave Thomas did a ton to help facilitate adoption for kids in foster care. They don't make them like Dave anymore and you guys are making wisecracks about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havingfun2010 Posted September 14, 2018 #137 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Do you think he would lie about it? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Why not, price of beef hasn't really gone up.....so maybe it's just the cheesecake for the $3.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiingj Posted September 14, 2018 #138 Share Posted September 14, 2018 JH lie, not at all, he just doesn't always tell the truth. Pork has come down in price but I don't see any decreases by Carnival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted September 14, 2018 #139 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I love how the disgusting trolls run this site. Dave Thomas did a ton to help facilitate adoption for kids in foster care. They don't make them like Dave anymore and you guys are making wisecracks about him. Name calling is not allowed here. See post 131 the story I was referencing was actually a compliment about him. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted September 14, 2018 #140 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Never let the facts get in the way of a good story. Mr. Thomas was one helluva good man. Bill Sent from my SM-G935V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted September 14, 2018 #141 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Why not, price of beef hasn't really gone up.....so maybe it's just the cheesecake for the $3.00 Show me a lie Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted September 14, 2018 #142 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Never let the facts get in the way of a good story. Mr. Thomas was one helluva good man. Bill Sent from my SM-G935V using Forums mobile app Has to do with why his burgers are square Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted September 14, 2018 #143 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Has to do with why his burgers are square Sent from my iPhone using Forums I meant to quote Blerk who said he is still sailing on Carnival 16 years after his death. Sorry about that Jimbo. As for JH's lie he did a poster on fb that the Triumph would not be renamed and about a week later the renaming was announced. Of course I would consider that a little white lie. He was probably not allowed to say anything at the time the question was posed. Bill Sent from my SM-G935V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted September 14, 2018 #144 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I meant to quote Blerk who said he is still sailing on Carnival 16 years after his death. Sorry about that Jimbo. As for JH's lie he did a poster on fb that the Triumph would not be renamed and about a week later the renaming was announced. Of course I would consider that a little white lie. He was probably not allowed to say anything at the time the question was posed. Bill Sent from my SM-G935V using Forums mobile app No worries. The story we were told about him in his younger days is quite a story. Values and hard work earned him a gift of 2 KFC franchises from Col Sanders which he eventually sold and started Wendy’s. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted September 14, 2018 #145 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I meant to quote Blerk who said he is still sailing on Carnival 16 years after his death. Sorry about that Jimbo. As for JH's lie he did a poster on fb that the Triumph would not be renamed and about a week later the renaming was announced. Of course I would consider that a little white lie. He was probably not allowed to say anything at the time the question was posed. Bill Sent from my SM-G935V using Forums mobile app I said Bluebeard Dave Thomas is still cruising Carnival and he is. You assumed I was referring to Wendy's Dave. Both are equally related to a steakhouse price increase. Until there is an official announcement, everything else is inside information, and could still change. Even now, it could still change. Not everything is a leaky as the White House. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted September 15, 2018 #146 Share Posted September 15, 2018 I said Bluebeard Dave Thomas is still cruising Carnival and he is. You assumed I was referring to Wendy's Dave. Both are equally related to a steakhouse price increase. Until there is an official announcement, everything else is inside information, and could still change. Even now, it could still change. Not everything is a leaky as the White House. Since you brought up the White House... Your post come off like something the orange haired man in the White House would say. Lots of misdirection.[emoji15] Bill Sent from my SM-G935V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesorbeth Posted September 15, 2018 #147 Share Posted September 15, 2018 I worked in AG sales and was in the beef production section for 10 years. I'm not an expert on anything but I know a ton about the beef industry. When you are selling to cattlemen, ag conglomerates, etc throughout the Midwest and South, you eat at steakhouses 4/5 times! I said I wasn't bragging and certainly never did it on my own dime! I actually like seafood more than beef but don't tell anyone, my hubby is still in Ag. 1) Stables Steakhouse in Terre Haute, Indiana is the best I've ever been to. 2) St. Elmo in Indianapolis can't be beat. 3) The Knotty Pine in Dayton, Ohio is excellent. 4) The Golden Lamb in Ohio was excellent though not sure they are still around. 5) Gene and Gorgetti is the only steakhouse I've actually made a point to spend my own money at when I'm in Chicago. Morton's and Smith & Wollensky are easily the best chains. Golden Lamb is still around, Jeff Ruby's The Precinct is also a fabulous steakhouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenjer Posted September 17, 2018 #148 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I worked in AG sales and was in the beef production section for 10 years. I'm not an expert on anything but I know a ton about the beef industry. When you are selling to cattlemen, ag conglomerates, etc throughout the Midwest and South, you eat at steakhouses 4/5 times! I said I wasn't bragging and certainly never did it on my own dime! I actually like seafood more than beef but don't tell anyone, my hubby is still in Ag. 1) Stables Steakhouse in Terre Haute, Indiana is the best I've ever been to. 2) St. Elmo in Indianapolis can't be beat. 3) The Knotty Pine in Dayton, Ohio is excellent. 4) The Golden Lamb in Ohio was excellent though not sure they are still around. 5) Gene and Gorgetti is the only steakhouse I've actually made a point to spend my own money at when I'm in Chicago. Morton's and Smith & Wollensky are easily the best chains. I think for your #3 you mean the Pine Club in Dayton Ohio. Ate there last month drove by it yesterday. Steaks are great but the sides and salads are just blaahhhh. #4 the Golden Lamb is still around. Haven't been there for a while, kind of out of sight out of mind. Thanks for reminding me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lottiegreen56 Posted September 17, 2018 #149 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I think for your #3 you mean the Pine Club in Dayton Ohio. Ate there last month drove by it yesterday. Steaks are great but the sides and salads are just blaahhhh. #4 the Golden Lamb is still around. Haven't been there for a while, kind of out of sight out of mind. Thanks for reminding me. You're absolutely right, it was the Pine Club. Haven't been to most of these places in ages, they just stand out as having the best food. I had a pretty big region covering 12 states and Western Ohio/Indian always had the best steakhouses for some reason. Always liked going near Lexington, Kentucky as well. Would put some of these places against the best in New York, Chicago or DC. I just looked up the Golden Lamb, I'm so happy to see that it is still in existence. It looks like it has changed a bit since we used to go there but the atmosphere and history was always part of the draw. Probably went there 10-15 times in the 80s and 90s and I think we saw Pete Rose there 5 times! Didn't see the turtle soup on the menu, don't know whic was better, that soup or their prime rib! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted September 17, 2018 #150 Share Posted September 17, 2018 I think for your #3 you mean the Pine Club in Dayton Ohio. Ate there last month drove by it yesterday. Steaks are great but the sides and salads are just blaahhhh. #4 the Golden Lamb is still around. Haven't been there for a while, kind of out of sight out of mind. Thanks for reminding me. I think it highly likely that even the finest steakhouses have served a bad meal occasionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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