In a message dated 7/16/00 1:02:39 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
agingles@nucleus.com writes:
> We just got back from a small town show'n'shine. No entry fee, but it
> was put on by the local A&W
> and Dairy Queen stores, not a car club. I got a little p*ssed off that
> there was no incentive to be there.
> There were no door prizes, just a few trinkets for the "peoples choice"
> winners. 70 mile round trip to
> the event, and not even a discount on a meal at either restaurant! Gas
> isn't cheap any more. I asked about this and was told
> they didn't really care what I thought, as I was the only one who
> complained. My question is this: if I
> drive 70 miles to park in some restaurants parking lot to bring in
> customers for them, is wrong to
> expect at least something for my trouble? Or am I just getting cranky in
> my old(er) age? Any
> thoughts on the matter
Yeah, I think you're getting cranky (don't know how old ya are)...shoulda
called ahead to what was up if your expected something other than looking at
cars.
Mike
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