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Old 10-10-2013, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by donb9006 View Post
Wow...really? And if you don't like smokers, or any other annoyance, how about going somewhere else?

Yesterday, at the square, I was waiting for a lady friend at the public restroom. There was a guy with a teacup sized dog on a long leash right in the middle of the crown going to and from the restrooms. The dog was on a long leash and several people were taken aback as they were surprised, and had to navigate around this dog/leash right in the middle of the comings and goings. One man made a hrumph sound, showing his displeasure after almost tripping on the 10ft leash. The guy with the dog actually said "we've got Mr grumpy here today precious". I couldn't believe the cluelessness, or lack of respect, this man had. I almost laughed loudly out loud when I heard his comment. Please, keep your animal home, they don't belong at public gatherings.
First of all, this is off topic. We're talking about dogs at restaurant, not dogs on long leashes with arrogant owners. Second, I'll take my dog out in public whenever I want, wherever it's legal, and I won't be brought down for it because some, and only some, people don't control their dogs properly.

I can't do anything about the people blowing smoke back on me in restos or smoking in front of me on the street, so I take avoidance measures. I don't eat in the parts of restos where they smoke, and I cross the street if they're blowing smoke back on me while walking. So again, I say that you can boycott the restos who allow dogs, if you're that against it, or work to have the law repealed.

Frankly, if we didn't have a 90-lb dog, he would be with us at dining wherever allowed BY LAW. It's only for his comfort that we don't take him to Red Sauce and the like.