Did I imply that I would? Just wanted to know others knew of this policy and their opinions.... The purpose (I think) of a forum)...

"Do not think I would lose any sleep over this" Said "I" not You. and that is "my opinion"

I wanted opinions as to whether this was a fair policy - not as to whether you felt it was important... Sorry to waste your precious time...or sleep....

OK.... I'm gonna take a different view...

While I have never gotten ice at a rec center, I think it's a pretty nice little perk. I wouldn't go there to get 50 lbs for a party, but if I were driving by and needed a little ice for my cart cooler, I'd have no problem stopping in to get some, now that I know it's available....

Not sure why anyone would have a problem with this ??? It's just another benefit of this lovely place we have chosen to live...

Can it get any better than this ??? I think not!

Just saying.....

MEM - My initial question was to see if getting ice for parties accepted was a generally-accepted procedure (was I the only dope paying for ice?) or not. I had two big bags in my shopping cart. The guy who gave me the "tip" said "after all, we pay for it."

There will always be folks looking to get something for nothing. They are the same people who complain to the restaurant waitstaff/manager about every meal in the hopes of getting something comped.

I doubt anyone would care about getting ice for the cooler in your cart. However, if all the folks currently buying ice were to go to the rec centers, they may not be able to keep up with demand, there may not be enough ice for rec center events and the cost of their water (and possibly our amenities fees) could increase.

The problem with this is......those guys that will go for the 50#.

I know you're right, but someone in the rec centers should know how to say "no" to such ridicules requests.

:BigApplause:Your spot on.Some of these people complain about food at the country clubs THEY ARE NOT HIGH END RESTS. at the prices they charge i expect no more then what I get sometimes very good and other times ok but i still enjoy going and getting out for such a small price.

You are right memason! The people who work there know when they arrive for work what is scheduled for their shift and if all the ice will be needed.

Most of the people I know get their ice at the rec centers (including us). But do ask if it's okay to fill whatever size cooler they bring, so as not take ice needed for an event.