Things I Don't "Get"

[Hards Alumni]

I gave up alcohol for 18 years. Started to have beer again in 2011. At first, I couldn't handle anything even slightly hoppy. Drank lite beer or wheat beer. But gradually, I expanded my pallet (and my waistline), and now I enjoy a good IPA. Really like the hazies, but not only them. If one is super-hoppy it's still not for me, but I actually seek good IPAs now.

Hazies are where it's at.  Love me some f
Fire, Skulls & Money from TGB.  Best stuff is out in Vermont imo.  Foam, in Burlington is best of the best.

[mu03eng]

I don't get the people that ga-ga over wine(this includes my father that will bore anyone to tears with his extensive wine knowledge)

People have their thing but I can barely tell the difference between a chiraz and a pinot griego. Seems like a lot of wasted time to me.

[jesmu84]

You can. They do not mean anything. There is no certificate for ESAs. What is needed to prove an ESA is a signed letter from a mental health professional. If anyone presents you with a certificate but not a letter you can tell them it don't mean sh*t. Also, if anyone tries to bring their ESA anywhere other than a plane (maybe train and bus too IDK) or into a property that they are actively renting/owning, you can tell them their dog isn't allowed.

Oh. I get that. But you're crazy if you think an airport employee or airline attendant, or heck even a store owner, is going to tell someone their certificate is fake or their animal is not allowed.

[Dr. Blackheart]

I don't get the people that ga-ga over wine(this includes my father that will bore anyone to tears with his extensive wine knowledge)

People have their thing but I can barely tell the difference between a chiraz and a pinot griego. Seems like a lot of wasted time to me.

I was the same way but then I started going to food pairing demonstrations and seeing and hearing what goes with what. Besides learning about the taste and composition, I really enjoy the science.

That said, give me a beer.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Oh. I get that. But you're crazy if you think an airport employee or airline attendant, or heck even a store owner, is going to tell someone their certificate is fake or their animal is not allowed.

Considering that about half time when we do fly with my wife's ESA the airport employees tell us that we can't bring the dog even though we have all the proper documentation I think you underestimate the power of the airport employees.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Yeah, I meant the liars. I had a coworker who made a vest for their little rat dog so it could go to restaurants with them. And let’s not forget the emotional support peacock.  I guess I should have claimed my cat as a ESA when I moved with him to avoid paying the fees, eh?  Instead, my emotional support on long flights is my iPad, Netflix and CBD/THC gummies.

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/01/31/united-refused-to-let-an-emotional-support-peacock-board-plane.html

Your friend is an idiot. ESAs aren't allowed in restaurants. We actually have a vest for my wife's ESA that we use when we travel on planes. We have it because people are less likely to try and come up and pet him. One time when we flew a kid came up and pulled our dog's tail and he yelped. The lady at ticketing heard him and told us that if he barked again we would be grounded.

And you can't "claim" your cat as an ESA. You need to be diagnosed by a mental health professional as having a mental disorder and by prescribed an ESA and have all the documentation to prove it. There's a lot of hoops you have to jump through in order to get your ESA approved to fly.

[Hards Alumni]

Your friend is an idiot. ESAs aren't allowed in restaurants. We actually have a vest for my wife's ESA that we use when we travel on planes. We have it because people are less likely to try and come up and pet him. One time when we flew a kid came up and pulled our dog's tail and he yelped. The lady at ticketing heard him and told us that if he barked again we would be grounded.

And you can't "claim" your cat as an ESA. You need to be diagnosed by a mental health professional as having a mental disorder and by prescribed an ESA and have all the documentation to prove it. There's a lot of hoops you have to jump through in order to get your ESA approved to fly.

Actually, in Wisconsin ESA's are allowed in restaurants.

https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/wisconsin-laws-on-service-dogs-and-emotional-support-animals.html

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Actually, in Wisconsin ESA's are allowed in restaurants.

https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/wisconsin-laws-on-service-dogs-and-emotional-support-animals.html

From the article you linked

Neither the ADA nor Wisconsin’s equal rights law, however, covers what some people call “emotional support animals”: animals whose presence provides a sense of safety, companionship, and comfort to those with psychiatric or emotional conditions. Although these animals often have therapeutic benefits, they are not individually trained to perform specific tasks for people with disabilities.

What Wisconsin law allows for is "Psychiatric Service Animals" which have to be trained to do a specific task that helps a person with a mental disability.

[mu03eng]

I don't get the crazy around CBD. Never tried it but apparently it cures everything????

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

I don't get the crazy around CBD. Never tried it but apparently it cures everything????

My local Family Video is selling it now.  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

Bob Dylan

He is best thought of as a poet who sings.  Not a great musician by any means.

[Jockey]

I was the same way but then I started going to food pairing demonstrations and seeing and hearing what goes with what. Besides learning about the taste and composition, I really enjoy the science.

That said, give me a beer.

I don’t get the love for any alcohol. I don’t mind having a couple of beers when out with friends or a glass or two of wine at a party, but I can take or leave it. Much rather have a Pepsi with a meal than alcohol.

Never buy it to drink at home - only use if for cooking.

Even when I was young and would go out and get hammered on weekends, I didn’t enjoy the taste of beer.

[rocket surgeon]

I was the same way but then I started going to food pairing demonstrations and seeing and hearing what goes with what. Besides learning about the taste and composition, I really enjoy the science.

That said, give me a beer.

  like pork n beans? biscuits n gravy? peanut butter n jelly,,,

[StillAWarrior]

Add me to the Dylan list.

[StillAWarrior]

Actually, in Wisconsin ESA's are allowed in restaurants.

https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/wisconsin-laws-on-service-dogs-and-emotional-support-animals.html

Read again. Service animals are allowed in restaurants (and stores and hotels, etc.).  ESAs are not.

[Hards Alumni]

Read again. Service animals are allowed in restaurants (and stores and hotels, etc.).  ESAs are not.

Fair enough, I submit.

I would like to put out an anecdotal story.  My wife, friend, and myself were in Montreal and went to a really nice Michelin star tasting menu restaurant.  We walked in only seconds after a US Vet, his wife, and his service dog were denied entry.  They were denied entry because of the dog.  The restaurant was nearly empty, and we were seated almost immediately.  After a few minutes, the Veteran and his family came back and read from his phone that Canada recognizes the same rules for service animals as the US for vets.  Even after reading him that, the matre'd still felt the need to go to every table and ask if it was okay for the dog to be with him.  Every single person said yes... around 15-20 of us.   The dog never moved, nor did he make a single sound for the three plus hours that we spent at that restaurant.  That was the best meal that I ever have eaten, but the experience put a sour taste in my mouth. 

[StillAWarrior]

Fair enough, I submit.

I would like to put out an anecdotal story.  My wife, friend, and myself were in Montreal and went to a really nice Michelin star tasting menu restaurant.  We walked in only seconds after a US Vet, his wife, and his service dog were denied entry.  They were denied entry because of the dog.  The restaurant was nearly empty, and we were seated almost immediately.  After a few minutes, the Veteran and his family came back and read from his phone that Canada recognizes the same rules for service animals as the US for vets.  Even after reading him that, the matre'd still felt the need to go to every table and ask if it was okay for the dog to be with him.  Every single person said yes... around 15-20 of us.   The dog never moved, nor did he make a single sound for the three plus hours that we spent at that restaurant.  That was the best meal that I ever have eaten, but the experience put a sour taste in my mouth.

Understandable. And if it was a service dog, the restaurant was out of line.

[Cheeks]

Most things?

Yup.  Human nature.

[MU82]

Hazies are where it's at.  Love me some f
Fire, Skulls & Money from TGB.  Best stuff is out in Vermont imo.  Foam, in Burlington is best of the best.

Haven't tried that. Is it available all around the country, or only in Vt?

[Hards Alumni]

Haven't tried that. Is it available all around the country, or only in Vt?

Fire, Skulls, Money is from Toppling Goliath.  Iowa.  Should be available... though it is a tad pricey.  If you happen to see King Sue by them... grab it as well.

Stuff from Foam is only available at their taphouse as far as I know.

[Chili]

Fire, Skulls, Money is from Toppling Goliath.  Iowa.  Should be available... though it is a tad pricey.  If you happen to see King Sue by them... grab it as well.

Stuff from Foam is only available at their taphouse as far as I know.

Toppling Goliath is a good but hype brewery. Their owner is a complete clown Azhat. I won't buy another beer from him because he treats his employees like sheet. His barrel aged beers are a hot mess that should be drain poured. Specially morning delight - gross. Plus, most of their beer is now made in JAX not IA. You should have heard what their brewing team had to say when that $--tstorm went down. That team hated that idea.

 If you're in the Midwest get alarmist (best regular hazy ipa there is.. I'll fight you over that), eagle Park but they use a lot of lactose, Maplewood, old nation.. All way better than topling and you're not supporting a c.unt.


So things I don't get ...

All inclusive resorts
Religion
Suburbs
People who are scared of international travel
Straight edge
Comic book movies
College football
Pachuli
Vegetarians that aren't from s cultural perspective
Southwest Airlines

For those that hate / dont get bourbon - i feel for ya. You need to get yourself a good bourbon.

[Chili]

good bourbon saturday night

[Galway Eagle]

good bourbon saturday night

I have the same glass

[jesmu84]

I love all inclusives

[MU82]

Fire, Skulls, Money is from Toppling Goliath.  Iowa.  Should be available... though it is a tad pricey.  If you happen to see King Sue by them... grab it as well.

Stuff from Foam is only available at their taphouse as far as I know.

Thanks, Hards ... though Chili and you will have to duel at dawn, it appears.