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I don't know what to tell you. Some people just live for the chaos, I guess? kaže:
We finally made it to the Maple groves after everything went down. 25 miles Biking through the Finger Lakes was a vibe. I managed to get some footage of that Tikveš restaurant, too. Honestly, the scenery is killer. It’s such a bummer they haven't bothered to fix up the castle or the hunting lodge yet. Pretty cool that there's a little chapel nearby, though. My only real issue? The mosquitoes were out for blood. I think I'll just hand out cans of Off! as party favors to my guests next time. 😬 Whatever, thanks for the advice. Honestly, any idea helps at this point since we’re still just trying to figure out what actually works for us.
Look, you're young, so who cares? Just lean into it. Pull those gloves up to your elbows and maybe throw a veil over your face if you're feeling fancy. Back in the day, we didn't bother with heavy-duty gear; we just soaked ourselves in wine. After you've spent enough time dousing yourself in booze—or whatever other spirits you can find—you kind of stop caring whether they bite or not. It’s like that old joke about the guy taking aspirin for diarrhea; at a certain point, you just reach a state of total indifference.
Check out that piece in The Chicago Tribune about Maple. Some guy was venting about the bill, plus how they just drop an appetizer on your table without even asking first. Since when did we stop being asked what we actually want to eat?
A buddy of mine went through this exact thing at one of those fancy eco-resorts up in the Finger Lakes. You know the type—all rustic vibes, serving craft spirits and pastries. He shows up for a scheduled lunch, pays his couple hundred bucks, and they immediately pour him a drink and slide some rolls onto the table. You naturally assume it’s a welcome gesture, right? Since he’d already booked a meal and settled the bill, who wouldn't think it was on the house? Turns out, they just tacked it onto the tab without a single word of warning. Talk about a cheap move.