Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Some things we can't do anything about.....

It’s the middle of summer…for those who live their lives in a bubble (although I’ve never seen any) it gets hot outside. I heard one comment the other day, “We never used to get hot weather like this.” Perhaps you used to live in the arctic circle, perhaps you’re just an idiot.

I love it when people opt for outdoor dining, and then inform you it’s hot outside. Did you not notice that when you got out of your car? Are you telling us this because we are robots who don’t feel the heat? You are just sitting there, we are running around, in long pants no less….so no, we will not alert the media about statement on the weather. Or are you informing us about this so we can magically make it a perfect 72 degrees at your table.

I was talking to some folks at a table on the patio the other night, they felt inclined to inform me that there were bugs out there. No shit Sherlock! You’re outside!!! And guess what? When there is food around, there will be more bugs. Perhaps we should just skip the food part, but then that would negate the whole idea of outdoor dining.

Our environment is not to perfect to everyone’s standards, never has been, never will be. We have become so accustomed to air conditioning, it seems the masses can’t handle it when the temperature varies outside their personal comfort zone. Why not just appreciate the fact that we are not shoveling snow?!? We are not bundled up in layers of clothing, a comfortable pair of shorts and a tank top will suffice. We wait for what seems like endless months, for summer. Now that we’re in the middle of it, everyone complains.

As far as outside dining goes, it was your choice. You could’ve chosen to eat inside. So before you complain about any symptom of nature, stop and think for a moment…..for it’s always better to remain silent then to open your mouth and remove all doubt.

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