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Re: DAY 4...DUCT TAPE TO THE RESCUE!!
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03/14/2024 06:21 AM
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To add to this. I was told by a good source the restaurant at Royal Palm is now pretty decent. There is an actual chef and while not a large menu, it was fairly priced. I saw a couple of plates come out at lunch and they looked pretty decent.
15% automatically added to any food and beverage purchase at the bar and restaurant at Royal Palm. I heard someone ask about the 15% and they were told it is NOT a tip. That is why you never ask.
15% was also added at SMYC as well.
J.D.
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Re: DAY 4...DUCT TAPE TO THE RESCUE!!
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03/14/2024 06:35 AM
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Quick thinking with the duct tape!! There isn't much that doesn't fix!! Funny thing, I always have a roll of medical tape with us on the island!! Yes, you are right, Brian should be on the premise more than he is!! IMHO, I think he stays away because the regulars expect him to buy them drinks. I've seen this in the past. That can cut into the profit margin quite a bit over a day, week and the end of the year!! Glad your wife is on the mend!!
Sand Gravity, got to love it!
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Re: DAY 4...DUCT TAPE TO THE RESCUE!!
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03/14/2024 06:46 AM
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Yes, based upon the (lack of) attention and service, we left a couple of $$ more than the total that included the 15%. By no means did it equel 20%. There were 5 of us, all had a drink and the meals. The total was right at $150.
When a place does not include it, we are 20%+, depending on the service and if we have known the server previously.
Colour1. You may be on to something with regard to Brian. I never expect it but if/when Brian is there, he will often buy me a drink. Also, Jill is not my wife, she and her husband are friends and we have traveled together many times down here. She cut her legs last year when she hoit it on a chair as she was bringing it in from balcony. My wife is home as we have a 13.5 year old dog that keeps us from taking this trip together. She may come down in the fall and I will dog sit. Most of our other trips involve and included taking the dogs.
J.D.
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Re: DAY 4...DUCT TAPE TO THE RESCUE!!
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03/14/2024 07:32 AM
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Pretty much. I am not sure if it is the same leg or not. We need the bubble wrap suit again!
We miss you and Bill.
J.D.
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Re: DAY 4...DUCT TAPE TO THE RESCUE!!
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03/14/2024 09:42 AM
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Poor Jill! I don't know whether she is just clumsy, or there could have been alcohol involved?? Glad duct tape saved the day again!
Didn't really think about it, but I could see buying drinks for long time customers can become a slippery slope. Although alcohol is a heck of a lot cheaper there.
Carol Hill
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Re: DAY 4...DUCT TAPE TO THE RESCUE!!
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03/15/2024 06:34 AM
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No alcohol at the point when it happened. Accidents seem to follow here.
JohnB, sorry to have musted you as well,
J.D.
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Re: DAY 4...DUCT TAPE TO THE RESCUE!!
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03/15/2024 09:23 AM
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JD--so I guess she is just clumsy. I resemble that remark, currently trying to recover from my broken toe. Hope she feels better!
Carol Hill
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