Thought for Today 9/10/21 (Page 4): We went to a local small town restaurant here a few weeks back and a normal $ 40 - $ 45 meal for 2 with tip is now easy $ 80's. Here lately we been...

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

Big A wrote:

Are you kidding me ?!? Got curious
enough to look up ' Dirty Dick's '
menu ! Their appetizers cost more than most seafood meals I've had
(including several beers) - just
reading the menu damn near
gave me a coronary, and I've never
had heart problems ! I'd have to hit
a major lottery jackpot before
I could even consider walking
into the place ! - YIKES !

We went to a local small town restaurant here a few weeks back and a normal $ 40 - $ 45 meal for 2 with tip is now easy $ 80's. Here lately we been hitting a Asian restaurant for $ 22 got for meals out of it.

I understand they are making up for lost income and paying the help twice as much as before, but in the long run it will bite them where it hurts once again.

Flytier Loc: Wilmington Delaware

Big A wrote:

Are you kidding me ?!? Got curious
enough to look up ' Dirty Dick's '
menu ! Their appetizers cost more than most seafood meals I've had
(including several beers) - just
reading the menu damn near
gave me a coronary, and I've never
had heart problems ! I'd have to hit
a major lottery jackpot before
I could even consider walking
into the place ! - YIKES !

The price of crabs is through the roof this year. I don't know if the crabs count is low or we're getting out bid from overseas. Either way 70 to a 100 usd a dozen for steamed crab is horrendous.

ghaynes1 Loc: Strawberry Plains, TN

plumbob wrote:

Ahhhh you read between the lines did ya. img src=... (show quote)

Be honest Bob, you would have been disappointed if you missed my calls.

Big A Loc: Mesa, Arizona

Flytier wrote:

The price of crabs is through the roof this year. I don't know if the crabs count is low or we're getting out bid from overseas. Either way 70 to a 100 usd a dozen for steamed crab is horrendous.

After seeing the menu for PB's restaurant (Dirty Dick's), I checked
the current menu for my family's favorite restaurant back home (The Ogunquit Lobster Pound, Restaurant and Lounge/Ogunquit, Maine) - used to be we could go there and get a
half-order (1 lb.) of steamed clams,
a lobster tail dinner and two beers each (with tip) for around $50
apiece ! Now the price for that exact same dinner is around $75/$80 each !

I'd REALLY like to thank someone
in charge (since January) for the wonderful rate of inflation we've
been seeing since then, but it could land this post in the Attic or get me deleted and suspended (again)
if I did so !

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

ghaynes1 wrote:

Be honest Bob, you would have been disappointed if you missed my calls.

You want me to be honest? That is an easy one. Sure would have been.

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

Big A wrote:

After seeing the menu for PB's restaurant (Dirty D... (show quote)

Is it inflation or recoup of loss funds by so many restaurants that continued to pay the rent?

Will we ever see restaurant prices go back down?

Lumber is and the mills had to keep paying the rent. Just Saying.

Big A Loc: Mesa, Arizona

plumbob wrote:

Is it inflation or recoup of loss funds by so many restaurants that continued to pay the rent?

Will we ever see restaurant prices go back down?

Lumber is and the mills had to keep paying the rent. Just Saying.

Prices may go back down eventually, but it may take much longer than
most of us would like !

badbobby Loc: Humble Texas

Graywulff wrote:

Take time to cherish those closest to us

cain't argue bout that wulffy

badbobby Loc: Humble Texas

plumbob wrote:

Here you go Ft.

“Keep your friends close and your enemies closer” is an ancient proverb. It goes back thousands of years to the philosopher Sun Zhu. But today, most people know it from The GodFather. “Keep your friends close and your enemies closer” just means that you need to keep on top of what your enemies are doing.

don't got no enemies grasshopper
I've outlived all of em

badbobby Loc: Humble Texas

Yankeeblue wrote:

Good thought Wulffy and good follow-up Plum. I am at OBX now with my best friend of 60+ years. It is an amazing friendship which I cherish. We have and always will be there for each other at any time and for any reason. I truly wish that everyone was able to have that in their lives

you are blessed Yank
congrats

badbobby Loc: Humble Texas

Catfish hunter wrote:

Very true. Sad so many people don’t even care abou... (show quote)

wulffy you have my prayers for your mother
take good care of her
she took good care of you

BadFisherman Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

badbobby wrote:

don't got no enemies grasshopper
I've outlived all of em

Not me, you haven't.

And, I'm damn sure keeping an eye on you, Ol' Feller.

Big A Loc: Mesa, Arizona

badbobby wrote:

don't got no enemies grasshopper
I've outlived all of em

But you've managed to find
yourself a few 'frien-emies'
on this Forum by tossing
people under the bus !
Payback 's a-comin' !

Justoldjim Loc: JUNCTION CITY, OR.

plumbob wrote:

Good one Wullfy. I lost my 2 BFF's over the last 5... (show quote)

I try that to but to be honist I like her in laws better than mine

Graywulff Loc: Cortez,Co.

Justoldjim wrote:

I try that to but to be honist I like her in laws better than mine

Had to think on that one for a minute.👍👍👍