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Had a diet-busting slap-up meal last night at a place called The Crabmill, nr Henley-in-Arden. All good stuff, quality food, cheerful service, v happy with it. When I got the bill, they had missed off a score for a bottle of Rioja we downed. I kept schtum and paid up at the new ‘discount’ rate.
Did leave a decent tip, though (think it was Red Birr in the 3.00 at Hereford).
Their mistake, but now I feel guilty. Will I ever get to heaven?
Yours worriedly
Mike
Heaven
you mean there really is such a place? Na don’t worry about it, mind you I wouldn’t go near the restaurant for a while as they (all of them) have memories like elephants and will probably do horrible things to your food.
I wouldn’t go near the restaurant for a while as they (all of them) have memories like elephants
Mammaries like elephants? True, I did notice.
I might try a course of self-flagellation. Things are quiet round here on a Sunday.
Mike
The staff are probably happier with a good tip, props up the minimum wage, so be happy.
I walked out of a restaurant in Nice last year because I was so disgusted with the wait to have our order taken. Following day I remembered that we’d had a couple of (over-priced) cocktails and hadn’t paid for them.
Spent the entire week taking massive detours in order to avoid passing said restaurant (which was at the end of our road).
Honesty is the best policy. It saves walking so far, anyway.
KT is right, these businesses often run on a tight margin and they will not forget a score – allow an extra five minutes for your food next time you use that place as the owner will want to personally ‘season’ your cauliflower cheese …
I have a season ticket for heaven and go every second week, sometimes two or three weeks in a row
forgrt it. You did ok. Their bad luck. I went to a curry house on rugby cup final night and they left off my chicken tikka bhoona. Kept quiet, No harm done
Mike,
I think you should be absolutely ashamed of yourself and your actions. I hope you never show your face in that restaurant again.
I mean, what the hell where you thinking about………. Red Birr, it didn’t stand a chance for crying out loud……
As for not telling them about the £20, you did the correct thing and you will go to heaven
Mike
LOL @ Mike.
I was on Red Birr as well after Otage De Brion defected. Oopsy.
I’m not going to go to Heaven, incidentally. They won’t let me in, cos I won’t wear a tie.
(one for all you old Therapy? fans there).
As for Hell, I’m not allowed in there either. They’re worried I’ll take over.
gc
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I did something far far worse and that was at a charity shop – so if you’re doomed dread to think what will happen to me – maybe we’re ok if we confess….[however, 20+ years on I’m still feeling guilty about it].
I did something far far worse and that was at a charity shop
You legged it from a charity shop?
It’s time to late fate take a hand. I would like you to down 50 paracetemol and a bottle of whisky as penance.
Alternatively, as you are in Derby, you should wander out onto the Midland Main Line and keep your eyes shut for two hours.
Or be forced to watch the Rams every week. You’ll probably want to keep your eyes shut for ninety minutes in that case.
Your shame is eternal.
Mike
I have more than made amends to aformentioned charity over the years . However I carry my sin around with me like Marley’s Ghost and am therefore doomed for eternity, and now I realise that all of Derby County’s problems are the result of that heinous act as well. I am well and truly damned….and, as for you, you’d better get straight back on that diet! [have I made you feel better though?] mo
you mean there really is such a place? 
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