I actually thought the sequel was great. It definitely wanders away from the original premise at times, but then you get hit with those weird, bizarre moments that are just so uniquely Blues Brothers. Honestly, you just have to go with the flow.
What kind of office space are you even talking about renting for half a day? You're just talking nonsense at this point. Besides, sometimes it’s actually more practical to meet business clients on neutral ground.
And do you honestly think a woman paying around $500 a night—multiple times, mind you—at one of the most upscale residential areas managed by the Ritz-Carlton would smell bad enough to get kicked out?
shadowmoose92 said:It seems to me that any hospitality business, including a hotel, should have the right to refuse service to anyone they deem unsuitable for their establishment. For instance, someone who is visibly intoxicated, or perhaps someone they suspect won't be able to settle their tab. Similarly, if a woman spends two days acting like she owns the place—bringing in clients and wandering around, which irritates the staff and disrupts operations—they should be allowed to turn her away. It shouldn't matter if her money is just as good as anyone else's. Besides, maybe the woman looks desperate or smells bad 😬, and guests might mistake her for part of the management due to her behavior, which reflects poorly on the hotel. Why would they put up with that? And I’m genuinely curious: what kind of businesswoman holds meetings inside a hotel room? 😉
From an unnamed organization regarding hospitality:
29. A guest may use the rooms for their own accommodation and for those listed at the time the contract is signed. Unless otherwise agreed, guests are prohibited from preparing food or drinks in the room and may not use the provided facilities for commercial purposes.
58. The provider reserves the right to terminate the contract and cease services if a guest: violates these standards or house rules significantly, particularly if their conduct disturbs the stay of other guests.
Well, why wouldn't she? I mean, where else is she supposed to meet them if neither of them is local? There isn't really any other option, I guess. If you want actual comfort and some peace to negotiate or close a deal, a hotel suite is the only way to go. It’s pretty standard practice, honestly. Once the deal is signed, people usually head to a steakhouse where you don't talk shop, or if they're the type, maybe grab a drink somewhere.
It’s obviously something else entirely—some kind of personal grudge, most likely. And naturally, that ends up being bad for business and turns into a total PR disaster.
Buying land might actually end up being your biggest headache, especially when you're looking for those massive acreage parcels you mentioned. A buddy of mine is trying to scale up his nursery business, but he’s hitting a wall because there’s zero land available. Small plots? Sure, you can find those. But finding one massive, contiguous stretch of good soil? Forget about it. It's basically impossible. Local farmers aren't exactly clueless; they know damn well that property values are only going up. Plus, let's be real—people out in the sticks can be pretty stubborn and territorial. I guess they'd rather just let a field go to seed than deal with the hassle of selling it to someone else.
velvetfox16 said:Personally, I’m digging the new branding. Maybe it's just because I actually fall into their target demographic, but even so, I’ve got this nagging feeling that this whole look will be stale in maybe a year or two, and then all that cash just vanishes into thin air. If they can actually turn a profit after paying for this, more power to them... but I’m pretty skeptical...
There's no such thing as "making a profit" here—it's a straight-up expense. Isn't rebranding pretty standard practice? I mean, most experts suggest doing it every few years anyway, right? I'm not entirely sure what that $12 million covers, but if you factor in designing a new logo, creating massive brand guideline books, and launching a full-scale ad campaign across TV, print, and billboards, then honestly, that number doesn't seem crazy at all. They probably intended to roll this out later on, but T-Mobile being so aggressive in the market likely forced their hand. They had to move fast because customers are jumping ship constantly.
At the end of the day, how it looks isn't even the main point. The important thing is that it's something fresh, and hey, they finally gave us something to argue about here. Mission accomplished.
Richard Edwards10 said:I don't need the European Union breathing down my neck to make me act like a decent, honest human being. Whether the EU is around or not, I’m not planning on dodging my taxes. Besides, the tax on rentals isn't even that bad.
😁 😁 😁 😁 😁 😁 😁 Oh, absolutely—anything I can rent out under the table, I am. If a client explicitly asks for a receipt, then fine, I'll play by the rules and keep everything above board. For properties where I have a steady rental income, I just report a lower amount and pocket the rest in cash, and about 75% of the time, those hostel rooms go strictly off the books.
If you actually have some extra cash lying around and feel like gambling on real estate that might actually appreciate, I’d tell you to go grab some land out in the Midwest. Once they fully integrate into the global market, prices are going to skyrocket, so now is probably the time to snag some decent plots while they're still dirt cheap. You could even lease the land out to local farmers to make a little something while you wait for the value to climb.
I mean, how would this service even work in apartment buildings where the mailboxes are so tiny you can't even fit a newspaper in them? And even if they were big enough, most delivery drivers don't really go out of their way to hide things so they don't get stolen.
Besides, let's be real—most people just read the daily news while they're at work or just scroll through stuff when they have a spare minute.
A local paper like The Chicago Tribune usually costs about $2.00, but they’ll deliver right to your doorstep for $1.25 if you grab a six-month subscription, or maybe $1.25 for a full year. I guess it's hard to see how anyone could actually compete with that.
I’d probably start by opening just one, but if things actually take off, maybe I'd roll out an entire chain of roadside motels—you know, like those classic American ones where you can grab a decent room for about $15. It would be the perfect setup for travelers on a mission or, you know, people looking to cheat on their spouses. Maybe I’d even throw in an automatic car wash while I'm at it.
I honestly think the real issue with AMC Theatres is just lazy management sitting on their hands for years and a pretty pathetic lineup of movies lately. I remember when I actually used to hit the theater quite a bit, but lately, there just isn't anything worth watching in any of the local multiplexes. Back when they were running those Oscar season marathons, I was going three times in a single week, but I can't exactly keep up that kind of pace forever. It feels like it’s just been a non-stop flood of mediocre sequels and generally garbage films. Personally, I don't think $16 for a ticket is even that steep, considering the overall vibe and the quality of the screen and sound you get at the cinema.
Look, you absolutely have to build out an advertising strategy and actually nail down your target market. I mean, sticking to TV commercials isn't always the winning move. Maybe some web banners? Local newspapers? Or even print ads in those papers?
Usually, I just grab some whole grain seeded bread wrapped in plastic. The basic stuff goes moldy way too fast for my liking, and honestly, this one tastes better—plus people claim it’s healthier or whatever. The slice thickness is pretty spot on, too. But then there are those days where I just go for a classic white bread sandwich with plenty of sour cream and a heavy hand with the salt. It hits the spot.🙂 I don't really spend much time obsessing over health, though. It’s not exactly my priority; I drink, I smoke, and I barely move from my chair.
I totally agree that agritourism in America is still pretty much in its infancy. I mean, some guy just throws out a few old tools, grabs a couple of farm animals that look exotic to city dwellers, serves up some rustic bread and salt along with some homemade moonshine, and suddenly—boom—he’s running an agritourism business.👎 If you actually want to succeed, you have to provide top-tier service and great food, all while maintaining that peaceful, authentic rural vibe. In places like Iowa, people try to turn a run-down little shack into a full-blown working farm estate, but let's be honest, it rarely works out. You really need to offer some kind of hands-on experience—letting guests pick fruit, try their hand at making moonshine or preserves, maybe even some olive picking, That’s the direction I’d take if I were trying to grow tourism.
I honestly doubt this thread will even make it to page four because there’s zero debate here. You’ve got Ray carrying the whole thing, the soundtrack is solid, and the script actually holds up. Basically, everything just works exactly how it should (if I do have to 😁 ) I’m a sucker for these kinds of biopics about legendary icons—I feel like I pick up so much from them, plus I’m a total visual learner. Seriously, go watch it.
I run trips for kids through an agency—mostly elementary schoolers—but now I’m looking into putting together a program specifically for preschools. I usually take them out to this agritourism farm up in Iowa. The owner there is great; he wears traditional folk outfits and gives them tours of the barns, shows off all the old-school tools and crafts, and lets them see the farm animals. They’ve even got horses and wagons, plus some ponies too. The guy always whips up some homemade crescents or donuts and some elderberry juice. The kids absolutely love it. He's actually working on setting up a wine cellar right now, so pretty soon we might have something geared toward the older crowd too.😉
Well, damn. I guess it’s officially spooky season—time to go out there and cause some mischief if you want to scrape together a little cash. Maybe try hawking those religious calendars? Or, you know, don't really sell them, just pass them around and see who’s feeling generous.😁 Alternatively, grab a few teddy bears and wander through the local bars. I’m hard of hearing myself, so I might as well sell junk—everything for $8.25😬
I don't know, I just can't bring myself to trust those ads. Isn't that basically just predatory loan sharks running the show? Watch your back, or they might just decide to flatten you with a baseball bat.😁 And what, are you actually planning on gambling with money you borrowed from your family?