The one thing worthy of
comment is a bit of food. I decided to
try sweetbreads as part of my dinner. I
had never tried it before, so thought ‘why not’? I can’t say I loved it, but it wasn’t
terrible. Good thing they didn’t call it
offal…don’t think people should eat something called ‘offal’.
Last night Chris decided to become political. He noticed a wrong on the ship that he felt compelled to right. The ‘beverage’ package ($50 a day per person) that we have opted for includes pretty much any drink they offer. The have a $20 champagne that I have gotten my money’s worth out of and then some that is included and even a few $25 ports/brandies. However…Guinness is not included in the package - it goes for $6. There are plenty of other beers on the list some even for $7, but not Guinness. This to him is an outrage – I understand. The first time he discovers this injustice the bartender gives it to him anyway. The next he happens to be talking about it to our favourite bartender when the beverage manager happens to walk by. He hears our discussion, picks up the phone and viola…Guinness included in the beverage package. The next bar we find our selves at is already aware of the change. As can be imagined…he is quite pleased with himself.
Last night Chris decided to become political. He noticed a wrong on the ship that he felt compelled to right. The ‘beverage’ package ($50 a day per person) that we have opted for includes pretty much any drink they offer. The have a $20 champagne that I have gotten my money’s worth out of and then some that is included and even a few $25 ports/brandies. However…Guinness is not included in the package - it goes for $6. There are plenty of other beers on the list some even for $7, but not Guinness. This to him is an outrage – I understand. The first time he discovers this injustice the bartender gives it to him anyway. The next he happens to be talking about it to our favourite bartender when the beverage manager happens to walk by. He hears our discussion, picks up the phone and viola…Guinness included in the beverage package. The next bar we find our selves at is already aware of the change. As can be imagined…he is quite pleased with himself.
1 comment:
Wow maybe in Ireland at the Guiness factory in the tasting room on the roof they have erected his photo as a champion of the cause..... Makes sense now the question is he humble?. Or how many times does he tell the story.... His Norma Rae moment.....
Dave
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