SC - Public Consumption [Was Distress in Trimaris]
LrdRas at aol.com
LrdRas at aol.com
Sat Feb 26 20:58:28 PST 2000
In a message dated 2/26/00 11:32:42 PM Eastern Standard Time, seumas at mind.net
writes:
<< their expectations may be less
demanding than if they've already offered up US$4-8 for a meal. >>
I can't imagine anyone expecting the dozen or more dishes they get at a feast
for 4 to 8 dollars. I can imagine them expecting a cup of coffee and a pastry
for that minuscule amount.
Feasters are getting a meal that would range from 50 to 200 dollars for the
mundane equivalent if they had to pay for the same thing at a fancy
restaurant. The minuscule fees and any 'expectations' regarding what is
received for those fees is really a nonissue in my mind since even if 2
dishes are well done, a dozen well done is beyond any token fees that are
paid. Certainly quality of the food is a consideration for being onboard but
the fees are minimal.
Also you said something that sounded like everything else is 'free.' Costumes
cost money if you are to wear them, armor if you are to use it, needlework if
you are to produce it, food if you are to eat it. Anyone can experience
period cooking as 'freely' as any other SCA craft. They simply show up in
the kitchen and cook. :-)
Ras
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