tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post3364279664517808695..comments2024-02-27T12:41:35.811-08:00Comments on Coming to Terms...: The Rest of A Day in the LifeLisa :-]http://www.blogger.com/profile/02237889098638895390noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-34114195119376470552008-02-08T03:39:00.000-08:002008-02-08T03:39:00.000-08:00Yeah, that was certainly a sucky Sunday. What flo...Yeah, that was certainly a sucky Sunday. What floors me is the total lack of understanding ... that Wi-Fi is a perk of being a paying customer ... not a ticket to be a leech. <br><br>I wonder Lisa, since you didn't mention this, have you looked at how much money free use of Wi-Fi is bringing in versus how many annoying people it pulls your way? <br><br>Sure, set up shop, but use your head. Order coffee and a snack and sure, stay for lunch ... and don't forget to pay the bill.<br><br>Perhaps you could charge so much per hour per table. I somehow think that dope would understand paying by the hour for the table as long as he got his free Wi Fi.<br><br>I'm kind of growling here for you ....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-48716672852774984652008-02-08T06:40:00.000-08:002008-02-08T06:40:00.000-08:00Kath~~After we left, my counter girl reported that...Kath~~After we left, my counter girl reported that he bought coffee and a cinnamon roll, set up his computer on one of the tables already occupied by his freeloading group...and pointedly left his FOOD sitting on the empty table I asked him not to use. <br><br>His attitude seemed to be more like that we should be paying HIM for all the business he would be generating for us. I found that particularly annoying, given that he had already trashed us on the internet... Lisa :-]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-16689088711949130482008-02-08T06:56:00.000-08:002008-02-08T06:56:00.000-08:00Lisa, here's an idea. At a little cafe near ...Lisa, here's an idea. At a little cafe near us the tables all have quote little quotations framed set on the table. About postcard size. Find some quotes that are great quotes that pertain how we should treat our fellow man quotes on kindness, fairness, blah blah blah. Something that the preacher might be able to use in one of his sermons. This preachers self righteous behavior reminds me of my pios self righteous user of a brother in law.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-59357994569832719622008-02-08T07:54:00.000-08:002008-02-08T07:54:00.000-08:00At least you have to specify Old Town Cafe in Scap...At least you have to specify Old Town Cafe in Scappoose to find this turkey. Words fail me. They really fail me. And after hours town meeting to discuss things? I doubt it. And this paticular turkey doesn't fit my idea of a pastor either. Arrrrrrgh!<br><br>JackieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-72917298931577749222008-02-08T08:14:00.000-08:002008-02-08T08:14:00.000-08:00Me again, in your oh so generous free time it migh...Me again, in your oh so generous free time it might help to check out what other cafes and restaurants with wi-fi do to even the playing field. You may have to post a reasonable (from your side) time limit. And point out that profits from the cafe pay for the internet access, in a kind way of course. :-P <br><br>And I"m reminded of a saying to the effect that it doesn't do any good to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty and the pig enjoys it too much. At least with a real oink oink you have the option of turning him into bacon, ham and pork chops................ ;-)<br><br>JackieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-41452798951125687922008-02-08T08:26:00.000-08:002008-02-08T08:26:00.000-08:00A pastor? Oh gosh... Post signs, I say. You kno...A pastor? Oh gosh... Post signs, I say. You know, like the "No Shoes No Shirt..."...post one for WiFi.." No Meal No WiFi/WE ARE A RESTAURANT". ;) C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-71504565977132745752008-02-08T12:19:00.000-08:002008-02-08T12:19:00.000-08:00Pffffffffffffffffffttttttttttttt!Well, you know th...Pffffffffffffffffffttttttttttttt!<br><br>Well, you know this will make it into a sermon someday. But you'll have to come to Ohio to hear it.<br><br>:)<br><br>http://searchthesea.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-70637962790341420832008-02-08T19:04:00.000-08:002008-02-08T19:04:00.000-08:00I'm speechless! What a pompous, entitled jerk...I'm speechless! What a pompous, entitled jerk! <br><br>And to think he "counsels" his parishioners...grrrrrrrrrrrr.<br><br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-78652075464981654732008-02-10T10:14:00.000-08:002008-02-10T10:14:00.000-08:00I think it is heinous that anyone would go into a ...I think it is heinous that anyone would go into a restaurant and high-jack a table without purchasing anything. I'm absolutely shocked really. <br><br>Here's my take on it all: If you piss them off and they leave, what are you really losing? They aren't buying anything anyhow and they are costing you money and aggravation. I bet if you polled your other customers they would find them to be intrusive and irritating to their dining experience which is your primary business. You operate a business and have the right to refuse service to anyone. If they want a quiet place to meet and snag free wi-fi without making a purchase, tell them to go to the library where their tax dollars subsidize the operation.<br><br>Hey, here's a thought, you could password protect your wi-fi, and provide it only to customers who order from the menu. Change the password at the end of the day or every couple of days to keep it fresh from moochers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-24047268470171000582008-02-10T17:49:00.000-08:002008-02-10T17:49:00.000-08:00and it is for these entries I live!and it is for these entries I live!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-49535348970696338262008-02-10T18:49:00.000-08:002008-02-10T18:49:00.000-08:00Wow, I too am amazed that someone would come into ...Wow, I too am amazed that someone would come into a place of business, use the WiFi (or any other services offered) and not even think about buying something other than a cup of coffee. And to tie up your tables and cop an attitude about it...unbelievable. Jerk needs an attitude adjustment upside the head or to be thrown out on his ass. <br><br>Yeah, I think I would talk with some of the other local business owners and see how they deal with this kind of situation. Some clearly posted rules are needed here, I guess.<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-45625370042087556932008-02-12T06:15:00.000-08:002008-02-12T06:15:00.000-08:00While we were in Ireland several years ago they ha...While we were in Ireland several years ago they had these cafes that you went into and PAID to use the internet on an hourly basis. I know it would be impossible for you to charge for your service.....when I was a waitress at a Bluegrass bar when dinosaurs roamed the eart, we had a two drink min. People would buy two drinks and hog the tables all night! Oh, I hated that. Isn't your service staff raising Cain ablout this? How can they make money when the tables are over run with dead beats (oh man, I am in a rant mood aren't I?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-49434061884702639322008-02-13T22:18:00.000-08:002008-02-13T22:18:00.000-08:00I have to add another comment. This morning at ab...I have to add another comment. This morning at about 10AM I went to a neighborhood chain, La Madeleine, for breakfast. It was cold outside, and all LaMadeleine's have a fireplace, and I confess that was a big part of the draw for me this morning. The tables next to the fireplace were taken, so I sat at a small table by the wall, and people watched as I ate my breakfast croissant. LaMadeleine has wooden tables, no tablecloths, but I noticed that one of the tables right in front of the fireplace, around which 4 women were seated, was covered with a black tablecloth this morning. Looking closer, I realized why: the women had brought the tablecloth and were playing cards at that table! They appeared to be settled in for the morning; each had a big bag containing, among other things, bottled water to drink, although one of the 4 women had actually ordered something to eat. Still, no one coming in for breakfast, including groups of people coming in for breakfast, had the pleasure of sitting in front of the fire on that side of the room on this cold morning, as that choice spot was being used by these women who had apparently met there to play cards.<br><br>Amazing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-18321836781730483412008-02-14T07:11:00.000-08:002008-02-14T07:11:00.000-08:00You have me, a pastor, searching my memory for the...You have me, a pastor, searching my memory for the days off I've spent at a coffee shop I like an hour and a half away from here studying for my GREs or writing sermons or whatever, trying to figure out if I've dominated a big table (don't think so), spent only a few dollars (maybe sometimes, but usually if I'm there for more than an hour and a half I make another purchase and my tips are always exceedingly generous). If ever I was asked to move, I would not be offended. I'm always worried that I'm taking advantage. <br><br>BUT I will be super careful from now on. I am so embarrassed by this man's behavior. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-66811406131901020742008-02-17T19:13:00.000-08:002008-02-17T19:13:00.000-08:00How about a 1 hour limit for beverage only orders?...How about a 1 hour limit for beverage only orders? You could post a small notice at each table stating "For the convenience of our regular guests this establishment has instituted a one-hour (or 1/2 hour or whatever time) time limit on tables not ordering meals. Thank you for your consideration" or something to that effect. I've seen that in some of our downtown restaurants which have the same problem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com