Supposing the Admiral your hotel is named after came here through a time machine to eat in his namesake hotel pub. I hope he didn’t have a previous injury, lost a leg in battle, or needed a cool British Navy wheelchair.
I came to your hotel pub for brunch Sunday, to eat with some friends. A wedding party was taking up the three booths on the lower level of your pub. To get up the three steps the hostess called for 2 volunteers, one from the kitchen and one from the hotel, to assist me, in my wheelchair up the three steps. At no point was there any heavy lifting, as the back tires of the chair remained in contact with the 3 wide steps. The two guys did a great job, I thanked them for their help.
Three hours later, after our party of 7 regaled each other with tales of whatever-the-hell, we paid our bills, added our tips (I know, okay! Write your own Tips Bitch!). The hostess said she would call for 2 guys again. Would be but a moment. 20 minutes later, the restaurant deserted, two guys show up. As a sidebar- the kitchen guy had skulked out 15 mins before, not making eye contact. Klassy!
Before you got my money I got assistance right away, but after I’m all paid, I’m on my own, is that it?
That, my hostessfriend, is a load of bullshit. Hey, kitchen guy: when I was 20 I moved to Toronto (pre-injury). My bar/restaurant wasn’t accessible. Whenever I heard there was someone who needed help up our 3 steps, I made it a point of pride in my job to help with a smile, and said when they leave to ask their waitress for me by name, and I would complete the job.
I wasn’t going to fill out a comment card because I was pretty angry at the time.
I am however writing a letter to the pub manager, cc’ing both the hotel manager and the gentleman who owns the hotel, the apartment I live in next door, and a bunch of other buildings in town.
While you’re at it, put in a permanent ramp to the 4 inch step to the doorway to the lobby. Having to track down a doorman just to go in the front door is getting tired for me. Thanks! —Wheels, Side of Bacon
This article appears in Aug 11-17, 2011.
i knew i shoulda stayed, now i feel like shit for writing that glowing review…sorry saweet thang rooooooo
Seems like the wheels fell off on this one. Aren’t hotels/restaurants/bars/whorehouses supposed to be accessible to everyone?
I owe you an apology Paul. I should have stepped up and offered to help. I was afraid of fucking up and causing you pain. It’s not a question of being anybody’s “job”. Helping a friend is a privilege. With the brilliance of 20/20 hindsight, next time I’ll know what to do.
None of your friends could help you out? That should be your next Bitch.
Your friends sound like they’re pretty useless. What they just left you there to fend for yourself? NICE.
Yeah the staff should’ve been quicker, that’s true, but your friends just left you sitting there and that’s weird as fuck.
I agree. What the hell were your friends doing that they couldn’t guide you down 3 steps? They Don’t even have to lift you, just hold the handles and roll you down.
At the bar I used to work at, we had a regular who was in a wheelchair. We’d always help him up the 3 steps to the upper dining room, but he could always get down on his own without any assistance from anyone.
I suck, Wheelie. Next time Ivan and I will take care of ya. And I’ll bring that little treat as promised. Shit, I had no idea you had to wait that fucking long! I feel like a fucking heel.
we can’t rely on the kindness of strangers ttfn, we all shoulder the blame for this one
It’s the restaurant’s job to accomodate, not my friends, who are not there to do this shit job, humping the Admiral(up and down the stairs that is!).
As easy as it is to do PG and Ivan, it does take a certain amount of strength. While I know you guys like to rip telephone books in half with your bare hands, in youe spare time, I don’t want to impose.
And being a sucker, whenever I hear “I’ll go get help, just be 3 minutes”, I tend to be a believing sort.
Plus the juicy vertigo I get sometimes, I don’t want to subject my friends to.
Everyone’s points, for and agin’ my Bitch are very well taken. I needed to vent. Thank you for letting me do that.
Paul
This pisses me off for several reasons:
1. that I missed the summit. Fucking migraine. I would’ve had no issue gettin’ a little assertive with the hotel and telling them what’s up. I’m in PR, I know how to get shit done. You just gotta speak the appropriate language.
2. that now our bitcher friends feel bad when they should have nothing to feel bad about
3. there’s no reason that the guys from the hotel shouldn’t’ve helped in a more timely manner. It would’ve taken what? all of 20 seconds?
4. the accessibility in this city is pathetic and people IN this city are rude as FUCK to those who are disabled. They’re treated like a big inconvenience. I learned that little piece of info when my mom was wheelchair bound for only a week. I can’t imagine how infuriating it would be to experience that kind of assholery permanently.
This is so cool, the Bitchers get to Bitch about themselves being Bitches. I mean, it’s come full circle here. Give yourselves a reach-around while yer at it.
I believe it’s time to find a new venue.
I’ve learned more about accessability issues in 4 Summits than I have in 50 years. An eye-opener. Fortunately once something penetrates my concrete head, it tends to stick.
Hey Cranky-
If you’re a dude I’ll jerk you off. You’re a Bitch too, you beautiful piece of ManMeat.
And I have strong hands too.
yeah, that new venue is my fecking backyard
And also, no Bitch that was there has one thing to regret. It was just a mess up and some bad service from the pub. It comes in all forms.
Okey dokey?
I love you guys, just so we’re all on the same page.
I had the privilege of waiting for an elevator with Wheelie after we left the pub. When the door opened, it was packed with a bridal party, so Wheelie says “Who ordered the stripper?” The 12 year old ring bearer looked intrigued. >; )
No names, no pack drill Cranky. We loves you too.
I had such high hopes for this fucking venue.
Ugh.
Sucks that you got stuck wheeliep.
I was the first to leave, but I’m sure as fuck, nobody ‘abandoned’ anybody.
The folks at the summit know that I was headed to the hospital to visit a friend with a broken back, turns out that in the next bed was another biker-buddy, friggin brain tumor. They’re both pissed about not getting on their bikes this year.
The venue, yeah let’s change it, $11.50 for a side Chicken Ceasar is a bit much.
Aaargh! I hatez drama!
Cranky- we cool.
There’s a delightful Turkish restaurant nearby that I really like. Not exactly bacon and eggs, but good Turkish.
Change of venue for sure – $30 is way too fucking much for brunch (a fancy egg & ham sandwich and a tiny salad) but we had to try, didn’t we? As for the accessibility issue, I’ve seen what Hub-Unit has gone through with just a walker, never mind a wheelchair – what happened to Wheelie on Sunday was inexcusable. That’s reason two why I think a change of venue is in order.
Shit, PK, we missed ya!!!! Hope you’re feeling better, kid.
Sorry I missed the summit too. I was all primed to go but was unable to make it. 🙁 Please keep me posted on any future summits coming up.
this has to be that bad ass dude, wheelip. who else could write this bitch, i know of no one else in a chair on here. maybe i’m wrong, but think not.
I wish I could have went but I had a very important birthday hangover scheduled 😀
The Turkish place is awesome but unlicensed I think. (If that’s an issue) Painey says great things about the Greek place a little farther down SGR.
Since peeps had headaches and such, I’m thinking another one soon. Huh PK, can we can we, Huh Huh?
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Also, the place by the ferry terminal that features live music used to have a nice brunch (been a while since I’ve been) and I beleive it’s accessible.
well, at the least, the side of bacon was generous. how old now missy mel?
21 😀
aah yes i remember those days, when my hair was brown and my boobs were perky http://thelaughbag.files.wordpress.com/201…
That is one stoic kitteh! ha ha.
I’ve actually had brunch a couple of times at the Argyle and it’s been decent. Tom’s is also a new fav spot for brunch. Not sure if it’s accessible through the other side of the building? Have we had this convo before? Maybe it’s just deja vu –
Happy belated Mel – hope you had fun!!
The Greek place is awesome! I love the art deco light fixtures. We can try that place, if people like. I love their omlettes etc too.
The waterfront place is very accessible. I’m actually gigging there Aug27, 9-12.
Yes Mssr Peters. C’est moi!
Otherwise the Summit(I formerly propose we rename it The Roundtable, a la Algonquin Roundtable) was a success. I’m pretty fond of my Bitch friends. I would like to meet Avast, Donk, Mssr Peters et al.
Non-migraine Roundtable makeup, soonish?
goddamn paul, sorry i wasn’t there to give a hand. things got real crazy in yarmouth, and had to stay longer than i thought.
but it went well there, with the clients, and now, will have more business from the county.i guess the old suckster missed seeing the col. ‘s babe too. damn it, sorry ivan, if i can get to next one, i’ll be especially nasty, just for her,okay dude.anyway, gotta get some shuteye, been keeping really strange hours lately, must be jet lag or some shit.
hi kitty, painy, ralmn, and the rest. don’t yell too loud, ears are still sore from the ex, to hear much right now. forgot she still lived down there too.
we missed you at the round table suckster ❥ that greek place is definitely chair friendly and i can vouch for their food
Wow, seven of you pussies couldn’t help your buddy up or down the stairs, just let him sit there like a dumbass. Even if I was a customer I would have helped out. I guess there’s no Slavic history anecdote to apologize with, eh comic book guy???
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People had somewhere to go, SHITD. Tey were unable to magically divine that “they’ll be right here” would stretch to 20 minutes. So 3 friends were there with me as I waited.
If you read the Bitch, the place was deserted, so the invisible patrons weren’t available to help either.
Steve Harper may be the devil, but you’re a bit of a troll, huh?
Thanks for the chuckle
wakey wakey, hands off snakey….
all I want is eggs n bac-y.
Here we go again…..cater to the wheelies. OP, get a jet pack installed on that thing.
I’ve tried to get one designed, Seb. My specialist suggests 4 shirtless sedan-chair bearers, all shaved and sweaty.
You looking for a job?
I vote we have a summit again soon too, I wanna show you guys I’m not the rage a holic I come off as on here lol.
When we gather Tommy we break bread, not balls and there is much juvenile laughter. You are most welcome.
Hey, Wheelster – let’s get one of these babies and see who keeps us fucking waiting now: http://lh3.ggpht.com/_gMYkhQwECFQ/TR3iIeJk…
THE UNDERCLASS COMPLAINS!
Just surfing and checking out the thread with the most posts and what do you see? Spitting on the street, a Tim Horton’s put down, insurance vultures, dodgy mail delivery, the usual Halifax racism, and so on.
My God this is so totally Halifax Underclass, and that is why I love it so much.
A pleasure as always.
Cheerio!
You don’t come off as a rage-a-holic. More so and cream puff, who listens to rap and ponders … a lot. I mean that in the nicest way 😀
lol cream puff? explain yourself, not sure I like the sounds of that :S