[Fraugoofy]

A woman in a bathing suit walks into Carrabba's... sounds like a joke right?

Nope. She walked into Carrabba's and then was arrested a short time later near the bar inside.

"An officer went into the restaurant and found 46-year-old Meridith Manning, who lives at 102 Costa Mesa Drive in the Village of La Zamora, leaning against the wall between the hostess area and the bar. Her eyes were watery and bloodshot and she had “the distinct odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating” from her, the report said."

Wonder if she were wearing a bikini if they would have let her in? I mean what kind of dress code do they have exactly?

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[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by Fraugoofy

A woman in a bathing suit walks into Carrabba's... sounds like a joke right?

Nope. She walked into Carrabba's and then was arrested a short time later near the bar inside.

"An officer went into the restaurant and found 46-year-old Meridith Manning, who lives at 102 Costa Mesa Drive in the Village of La Zamora, leaning against the wall between the hostess area and the bar. Her eyes were watery and bloodshot and she had “the distinct odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating” from her, the report said."

Wonder if she were wearing a bikini if they would have let her in? I mean what kind of dress code do they have exactly?

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That story is so sad. What in the world would have brought someone of that age to the depths - obviously alcohol may have a lot to do with it, but also having nothing or nobody who cares enough to help.

When I think back to how I was living and looking at that age .............. I had a corporate level job, a loving husband, a couple of kids who could be a pain, a nice home and a wonderful dog. I had it all. I would be interested to know what her life story may be.

[dewilson58]

I thought it was sad they wrote the sad story.

[CWGUY]

Originally Posted by Fraugoofy

A woman in a bathing suit walks into Carrabba's... sounds like a joke right?

Nope. She walked into Carrabba's and then was arrested a short time later near the bar inside.

"An officer went into the restaurant and found 46-year-old Meridith Manning, who lives at 102 Costa Mesa Drive in the Village of La Zamora, leaning against the wall between the hostess area and the bar. Her eyes were watery and bloodshot and she had “the distinct odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating” from her, the report said."

Wonder if she were wearing a bikini if they would have let her in? I mean what kind of dress code do they have exactly?

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Not my first thought.

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

That story is so sad. What in the world would have brought someone of that age to the depths - obviously alcohol may have a lot to do with it, but also having nothing or nobody who cares enough to help.

Good question..... let's hope she get the help she may need.

[My Post]

Yes hopefully she can get help now. Way too young to look like that.

[B-flat]

HELP is available, l hope this was her bottom and she seeks treatment.

[Bjeanj]

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

That story is so sad. What in the world would have brought someone of that age to the depths - obviously alcohol may have a lot to do with it, but also having nothing or nobody who cares enough to help..

I agree. Before moving here, I had never seen so many (or paid attention to) stories about elderly/alcoholic/drug addicted people. I think seeing these stories has made me more aware of and empathetic with many of these situations where there is no one to help them.

[manaboutown]

She's "only" 46 years of age. Could she be living in TV with her parents?

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

I thought it was sad they wrote the sad story.

I did too. She left her car running and they found oxycodone in the car. I don't know what the answer is. Who is paying for the gas to run the car and for her day to day expenses? I wonder if she can work having this difficulty?

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I did too. She left her car running and they found oxycodone in the car. I don't know what the answer is. Who is paying for the gas to run the car and for her day to day expenses? I wonder if she can work having this difficulty?

Inevitably more shall be revealed - and I am not addressing her (hopefully modest) bathing suit coverage or lack thereof.

Alcoholics and drug dependent people usually need to "bottom out" before they can recover via AA, NA or treatment facilities. This does not relate to their choice of attire.

[tuttysal1]

So KIND of you to post her address!!!

[manaboutown]

Her address was published in the news article and is public knowledge as are the addresses of those arrestees who have them.

[Jima64]

Originally Posted by Fraugoofy

A woman in a bathing suit walks into Carrabba's... sounds like a joke right?

Nope. She walked into Carrabba's and then was arrested a short time later near the bar inside.

"An officer went into the restaurant and found 46-year-old Meridith Manning, who lives at 102 Costa Mesa Drive in the Village of La Zamora, leaning against the wall between the hostess area and the bar. Her eyes were watery and bloodshot and she had “the distinct odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating” from her, the report said."

Wonder if she were wearing a bikini if they would have let her in? I mean what kind of dress code do they have exactly?

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I've seen worse full length yoga outfits on very plus size ladies at walmart and wondered why they dress that way. Feel sorry about the substance abuse problem if alcohol and drugs, deadly combination.

[claricecolin]

Originally Posted by Bjeanj

I agree. Before moving here, I had never seen so many (or paid attention to) stories about elderly/alcoholic/drug addicted people. I think seeing these stories has made me more aware of and empathetic with many of these situations where there is no one to help them.

Just remember they have to hit their bottom and want help. This has been the hardest part of dealing with my Dad. Accepting that only when he wants help them it can work. I can't do it for him or make him stop. His alcohol in has led to dementia so now assisted living.

Bottom line there may be help but if she won't take it there is nothing to be done.

[Gpsma]

Im so sick of hearing about these drug-addled or alcohic children being enabled by their parents.