A Spirited Perfect Ten

[Steel City Magic]

Boathouse looks great! Personally I'm more excited for 'the Hangar', especially if the rumors are true that they may spruce up Walt's plane from the backlot tour and incorporate it into the design. overall I really dig the aesthetic that they are going for in Disney Springs.

 

[Frankie The Beer]

Hooters has Dom Perignon on the menu, it doesn't make it a fine dining establishment, although I would argue that it is a perfectly fine dining establishment.

People go to Hooters to eat?

 

[RSoxNo1]

People go to Hooters to eat?

Yeah, it's hit or miss, some Hooters locales have downright inedible food, others are acceptable for a sports bar.

 

[Mickey_777]

I like a good Filet as much as the next man (and don't mind paying a bit extra while on vacay), but the Boathouse's design strikes me as uninspired. Then again I've never been a big fan of the nautical theme.

 

[bhg469]

Fair enough, What do you think is comparable in the Orlando market? - Next trip is in may so suggestions appreciated.

I haven't been there but from the pictures it looks like joes crab shack.

 

[Mike S]

First time I've seen **** van **** in a post here. After 30 seconds of trying to figure out what the phrase was, it made me laugh so hard, can't breathe.

Reminds me of a joke from the FCC episode of Family Guy.

 

[xdan0920]

My list of 'is it better than...?' restaurants would be:

Yachtsman Steakhouse
Jiko
Artist Point (underrated)
Flying Fish Cafe
V&As (price point for some dishes is close enough to make the comparison apt)

I can't speak to the food as I have not tried it, but just in seeing photos, it cannot touch a single one of those restaurants in terms of ambiance.

Different types of ambiance. The Boathouse isn't lacking in ambiance, it's lacking in luxurious ambiance. I prefer the look and feel of the Boathouse to a place like Yachtsman. Artist point is a great pick too.

I can't find the discussion thread now, but no one should wear cargo shorts anywhere, ever. Unless time traveling back to 1997.

I have some from the Gap! That's trendy man.

 

[FigmentJedi]

First time I've seen **** van **** in a post here. After 30 seconds of trying to figure out what the phrase was, it made me laugh so hard, can't breathe.

Oh my god I just figured this out too!

Takes me back to the days when Family Guy was a decent show.

 

[Frankie The Beer]

Quoting in part from Mr. Fink's letter:

As I am sure you recognize, the effects of the short-termist phenomenon are troubling both to those seeking to save for long-term goals such as retirement and for our broader economy. In the face of these pressures, more and more corporate leaders have responded with actions that can deliver immediate returns to shareholders, such as buybacks or dividend increases, while underinvesting in innovation, skilled workforces or essential capital expenditures necessary to sustain long-term growth.​

In 2014, dividends and buybacks in the U.S. alone totaled more than $900 billion, according to Standard & Poor’s — the highest level on record. With interest rates approaching zero, returning excessive amounts of capital to investors — who will enjoy comparatively meager benefits from it in this environment — sends a discouraging message about a company’s ability to use its resources wisely and develop a coherent plan to create value over the long term.​

100% right.

I don't blame CEO's for stock by backs, I blame investors like myself. As soon as I hear of a company announcing stock by backs, I go in full throttle because I know I'll be making money during the life of the buy back. Stock buy backs are the absolute easiest way to get the Street interested in a stock. Short term profits or not, modern companies on the S&P 500 are going to keep doing them until a better way of doing business is found.

 

[ford91exploder]

So you agree with Fernando Lamas: It is better to look good than to feel good.

Yes I do - The effort of dressing up to go to work reminds one that one is going to WORK or exhibit proper decorum at a social event.

 

[ford91exploder]

I don't blame CEO's for stock by backs, I blame investors like myself. As soon as I hear of a company announcing stock by backs, I go in full throttle because I know I'll be making money during the life of the buy back. Stock buy backs are the absolute easiest way to get the Street interested in a stock. Short term profits or not, modern companies on the S&P 500 are going to keep doing them until a better way of doing business is found.

Or until executives are forced to hold stock for 5-7 years before being able to exercise options or RSU's, Then the next quarter is meaningless except as a metric.

 

[MichWolv]

Yes I do - The effort of dressing up to go to work reminds one that one is going to WORK or exhibit proper decorum at a social event.

 

[MichWolv]

I still don't get the american fascination with comfort.

Keep trying. You're probably bright and observant enough to figure it out.

 

[ford91exploder]

Keep trying. You're probably bright and observant enough to figure it out.

More and more I think 4 years in the Military or a civillian service corps would be most beneficial and this would be immediately after high school. College AFTER service and for those with a interest in becoming a officer it would be valuable experience starting as a E-1 and learning what it's like being Private Nobody,

Kids would learn they are NOT special snowflakes and that reality frequently sucks.

 

[MichWolv]

More and more I think 4 years in the Military or a civillian service corps would be most beneficial and this would be immediately after high school. College AFTER service and for those with a interest in becoming a officer it would be valuable experience starting as a E-1 and learning what it's like being Private Nobody,

Kids would learn they are NOT special snowflakes and that reality frequently sucks.

I greatly admire your ability to know what's best for so many other people that you have never met.

But I am sorry that your reality sucks so much. Mine does not.

 

[Tigger1988]

More and more I think 4 years in the Military or a civillian service corps would be most beneficial and this would be immediately after high school. College AFTER service and for those with a interest in becoming a officer it would be valuable experience starting as a E-1 and learning what it's like being Private Nobody,

Kids would learn they are NOT special snowflakes and that reality frequently sucks.

I can't imagine you being a real person, interacting with real people with the horrific point of view you spew on here. You are a literal Eeyore.

 

[LuvtheGoof]

More and more I think 4 years in the Military or a civillian service corps would be most beneficial and this would be immediately after high school. College AFTER service and for those with a interest in becoming a officer it would be valuable experience starting as a E-1 and learning what it's like being Private Nobody,

Kids would learn they are NOT special snowflakes and that reality frequently sucks.

Having spent 22 years in the military, I can understand where you are coming from, but kids nowadays would not survive in the military way of doing things. Having seen that in most places around here, they do just barely enough to get by and keep their jobs, having to actually work for a living would kill them.

Oh, and I pretty much dress in t-shirt and house shorts for work, as I work full time out of my home office. That 40 foot commute is a pain, though.

 

[MichWolv]

I can't imagine you being a real person, interacting with real people with the horrific point of view you spew on here. You are a literal Eeyore.

Stop insulting Eeyore.

 

[LuvtheGoof]

I can't imagine you being a real person, interacting with real people with the horrific point of view you spew on here. You are a literal Eeyore.

Stop insulting Eeyore.

I have to agree! Eeyore is my wife's favorite character, and Eeyore should not be associated with him!

 

[GoofGoof]

As have I - I do a LOT of work in Silicon Valley so I understand that half the folks I work with dont even OWN a sport coat., But casual to too many people means flip flops, belly shirts unisex unfortunately and half moons peering out of shorts (top bottom or both), Not to mention the screaming out of control kids.

There is a huge area between requiring men to wear jackets and the other extreme you describe. IMHO what you are describing isn't appropriate for a Taco Bell let alone a nice restaurant. I don't think you need to require a formal dress code to keep the place classy. If dressing up floats your boat there are other options. I'd go off WDW property.