First, the good stuff.
My second monthly ChaCha payment went through of $131.74. $10 of that was money from a contest I'd won. I lurve ChaCha!
I also picked up my check for the gym. It was for $65.50, but then the $20 overpayment from the previous check was subtracted, so it came to $45.50.
So, between ChaCha and the gym, in October I have added a little over $275 to my Extra Monies funds. Most of what I do for both of these require very little effort - just time and consistency.
It looks like my next paycheck for the gym will be at least in the low $100 range - due to an extra shift already worked, 3 Friday afternoons, plus starting to work the early morning shift on Friday Oct 31. Me likey.
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Rant.
Today I went out to eat with two of my coworkers. One of them had a buy one get one free coupon for specific items on the menu - none of which could be turned into a vegetarian friendly food. Not a problem - I'm used to it, and can deal with it.
I've eaten at this place a couple times before, and have found that the Grilled Cheese Panini w/ a side of sweet potatoes can be had for $6 +tax and is filling.
It is however on the children's menu.
So, I place my order for it. I am then told that I can't order off the children's menu. I reply back by saying that I have done it both times I've come before with no problems.
The waiter tells me that if I'd like to speak to the manager he'd be happy to get him. I very briefly considered this, but then decided that I did NOT want to make a scene. I told the waiter that I am a vegetarian and that there was NOTHING else on the menu without meat. He suggested that I get the quesedilla entree and just have the chicken left out.
The quesedilla price: $8.95
The pannini price: $5.95 (includes side dish)
I went ahead and ordered the quesedillas and asked to have spinach and mushrooms added.
Later when I saw the bill, they had charged me $9.95 for my item. I can only assume the extra dollar was for the oh so much more costly than chicken - mushrooms and spinach!
OY VEY!
Needless to say I will NOT willingly go there again - nor will I recommend it to anyone!
I would REALLY like to know just what the problem is with an adult ordering off the children's menu?? The portion size is going to be the same whether an 11 year old orders it, or an ahem.. 32 year old orders it. Is it really worth $4 to them to completely lose a customer??
More Extra Monies + a bit of a rant
October 18th, 2008 at 03:54 am
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October 18th, 2008 at 05:01 am 1224302488
Maybe you are right. My dad suggested that I call and talk to the manager about the situation and see what he/she has to say.
October 18th, 2008 at 06:58 am 1224309527
I've ordered off the children's menu many times. When you start to re-train your eye for portion sizes, the first thing you notice is that the modern children's size is that they ain't that small.
October 18th, 2008 at 01:48 pm 1224334089
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October 18th, 2008 at 04:45 pm 1224344711
I can't believe they wouldn't let you. That's just crazy - I would certainly talk to the manager.
October 18th, 2008 at 09:43 pm 1224362604
The reason it was a big deal in my office was because we had several who had the stomach reducing surgery. They would even split a childs dinner between them and still have leftovers.
October 18th, 2008 at 09:55 pm 1224363333
MonkeyMama,
Yes, the so called 'normal' portion sizes are quite large. I usually ask for a doggy bag right away before even starting.
Momfrom MS,
That was a good tactic your office came up with.