Going to Eat Up Our Money

@DianneN (247219)
United States
September 5, 2018 3:40pm CST
I haven’t been home most of the day. After my morning walk, I played golf at our beautiful country club with some friends. I’m a rotten golfer and yes, I lost yet another ball in the water. It’s more fun AFTER the game. The dressing room is spotless, luxurious, and so pretty. I showered, put my makeup on, and dressed there. Afterwards,we had lunch in the shade on the patio. Tonight, I am heading back with my husband and another couple for dinner. At most country clubs, you have to spend a certain amount of money at the snack bar, bar, or dining room per month or you are charged a certain amount anyway. So tonight we are going to eat up our money.
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@JudyEv (326545)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Sep 18
Our friends are in a club where they pay so much for food and entertainment then it is up to them to eat and be entertained for that amount.
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
6 Sep 18
That’s basically what country clubs are like, Judy. It’s a club for members run by a board of directors. We used to belong there years ago when we first moved here when the boys were young.
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
7 Sep 18
@JudyEv Exactly! I must admit that place is worth every penny, except for the golf fee. At least it's a waste for me. I'm hopeless. I'm more of a raquet person. The grounds are so pretty to look at, so in a way it's worth my time.
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@JudyEv (326545)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Sep 18
@DianneN It's a clever idea for the clubs. And they have the ongoing expense of chefs and wait staff so by charging an upfront fee they know they'll be able to pay the wages.
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@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
6 Sep 18
I'm bad at golf too, lol. Hope you had a nice night
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
6 Sep 18
We should play some day to see who wins at being the worst. I think I'll win! It was delicious and lots of fun. Thanks.
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
6 Sep 18
@Courtlynn I still love it, but shopping and eating wins hands down!
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@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
6 Sep 18
@DianneN I'd rather just go shop and eat
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@allknowing (130269)
• India
6 Sep 18
You seem to be on a binge most of the time that which I indulge in very very rarely. Opposites attract. Right? (lol) That was a decision but funny that this club forces you to put on weight (lol)
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@allknowing (130269)
• India
6 Sep 18
@DianneN I have nothing to say
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
6 Sep 18
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@theBlock (2657)
• United States
6 Sep 18
@DianneN The only Country Club I've been to was a Voyeur Club in the country. I mean ... uh ... no I haven't. Gotta go---
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
6 Sep 18
You always make me LOL! You are hilarious!!!!
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
6 Sep 18
@theBlock . Thanks for protecting me from Hairy Harry. Now go wash your hands with boiling water and strong soap. 27 times!
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@theBlock (2657)
• United States
6 Sep 18
@DianneN Okaaay, that voyeur club, Voyeurama, is where I met our friend Hairy Harry. He has a crush on you. But I told him you were married. He then said, "happily?" I said, "yes." And then he said, "do they swing?" I shouted, "No!" I then got mad at him and pulled out a couple of his nose hairs. Ok, a handful. I didn't have any tweezers. I do apologize for him.
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
5 Sep 18
As long as you are enjoying it why not, and you don't need to worry about paying something later.
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
5 Sep 18
Exactly and the food is so delicious.
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
5 Sep 18
@DianneN Yay, how I wish I can have some of the delicious food later.
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
5 Sep 18
@JustBhem I certainly don't need it and wish I could give you some.
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@theend (2778)
• Gifu, Japan
6 Sep 18
You are experiencing a new thing, "We are eating our money."
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
6 Sep 18
Actually, it’s an old thing. We belonged to that same cc years ago when we first moved to this town. Same thing with eating up our money then as now.
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@theend (2778)
• Gifu, Japan
6 Sep 18
@DianneN Why do I see you have a surprise?
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
6 Sep 18
That is why here, if you are a member of a golf club, you are rich. It only shows you are one of the rich persons in your place. But I suppose, the dinner will be much lower than its usual rate, because of the high annual membership fee.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
7 Sep 18
@DianneN Poorest? So, it means the members are really so rich people.
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
7 Sep 18
@SIMPLYD Judging by their cars, they seem to be. We know many of them, because they live in our town. Lots of them are businessmen, doctors, lawyers, authors, and some professors from Yale. The membership fee is pretty stiff.
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
7 Sep 18
The dinner was quite reasonable compared to some restaurants. I believe we are the poorest people in the entire club.
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@LadyDuck (459898)
• Switzerland
6 Sep 18
SISTERS! I always lose at least one ball in the water.
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@LadyDuck (459898)
• Switzerland
7 Sep 18
@DianneN I tried to recover my ball years ago in Florida when I noticed an alligator in the pond. Never again in my life.
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
7 Sep 18
@LadyDuck . It's not worth it, but we do play golf in Florida and have never seen an alligator - YET!
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
6 Sep 18
. We truly must be identical twins!!!!!
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
5 Sep 18
do not choke on the money there
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
5 Sep 18
@DianneN I see a bad habit
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
5 Sep 18
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
5 Sep 18
Not to worry. We've done it before.
@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
6 Sep 18
I hope you had a lovely time and a delicious meal, Dianne. I would also prefer the after the game lunch @DianneN .
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
11 Sep 18
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
6 Sep 18
that is nice, and good for you too because you have money to shell out for those dinners you will be having with your friends.
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
7 Sep 18
It was lovely. We didn't have to pay for a thing at the time. We get a monthly bill.
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
7 Sep 18
@ridingbet . I’m just like that, too!
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
7 Sep 18
@DianneN i once played golf too---------- but the golf toys of my son when he was still a toddler. hahaha. i cannot even 'shoot the ball' in the hole.
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@nela13 (55802)
• Portugal
5 Sep 18
Enjoy your dinner Dianne!
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
7 Sep 18
I did! It was awesome!
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
15 Sep 18
@nela13 Salmon! It was delicious, too!
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@nela13 (55802)
• Portugal
8 Sep 18
@DianneN Glad you had a good time. what was the dinner?
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@tom_view (6415)
• Kolkata, India
6 Sep 18
enjoy the night
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
6 Sep 18
Thank you! We did.
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@tom_view (6415)
• Kolkata, India
7 Sep 18
@DianneN that is great
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@dya80dya (33919)
5 Sep 18
How does it taste?
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
6 Sep 18
Money always tastes good!
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
8 Sep 18
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@dya80dya (33919)
8 Sep 18
@DianneN This is funny.
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@popciclecold (35574)
• United States
6 Sep 18
I would too, and not pay extra.
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• United States
8 Sep 18
@DianneN Yes, it is.
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
6 Sep 18
It's better than cooking and more delicious than some restaurants!
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@toniganzon (72279)
• Philippines
6 Sep 18
Have fun eating up your money!!!
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
6 Sep 18
It was delicious! lol
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@toniganzon (72279)
• Philippines
6 Sep 18
@DianneN I bet it was!
• China
6 Sep 18
You live life to the full and have a rich and colourful social life ,which is highly beneficial to your health.
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• China
7 Sep 18
@DianneN I agree with you ! Youth is not a time of life ,it is a state of mind.
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
6 Sep 18
Thank you! I think it is very healthy to be personable and to be with friends and family. It slao keeps me young!
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@LeaPea2417 (36551)
• Toccoa, Georgia
5 Sep 18
I am a bad golfer too. I would not want anyone to see how bad I play,
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@LeaPea2417 (36551)
• Toccoa, Georgia
5 Sep 18
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
5 Sep 18
. My friends are just as bad. We let those waiting behind us go ahead.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
5 Sep 18
Isn't it there's already a membership fee for golf country clubs? I do not know you also have to patronize their snack bars or restos. So you should really eat there.
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
6 Sep 18
Yes, we took the golf membership as an add on. Now everything is included - pools, tennis, party rooms, etc. There is a monthly minimum we must pay for eating, whether we eat there or not.
@DianneN (247219)
• United States
6 Sep 18
@compslick No, it isn’t. It’s a private club run by its members with a board of directors.
@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
6 Sep 18
Ah I see what you mean - you may as well spend $ on snacks, drinks or food if you're going to pay whatever the amount is anyway. Enjoy!
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@DianneN (247219)
• United States
7 Sep 18
Thank you! We'd get billed anyway whether we ate or not.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
13 Sep 18
@DianneN Might as well enjoy - get the steak and shrimp :-)