Snow and McDonald's

We had our first blizzard yesterday. The snow is pretty. I should have gotten my camera out but I was to busy trying to figure out how to start two socks on circular needles and reading. I finally got the socks started. I don't know what the problem was. I knit about four rows before I could get the needles right.

McDonald's has always been home to us knitters but right now I'm feeling very frustrated. Our group has been knitting at a certain McDonald's for about four years. We've always felt at home and the owner made us feel that way too. A couple weeks ago in my absense the manager came over to the group to tell them the rules. I was never aware of any rules. We've always left about 11:30 a.m. when the lunch crowd came in. Apparently, this is their rule. A television was added to the McDonald's when it was enlarged last year. The large table we sit at is right under the television. In defense of some the sound can be very loud. The television has been turned off instead of consulting the management. This is a no no. To keep peace I asked to talk to the manager on Thursday and I gave the story I was given and she gave me her side telling me it came from the owners. We will be asked to leave if we don't follow the rules. I was shattered by that. Many of you know why. Now my emotions are very mixed. Something has to be fun and if it's not fun any more what's the next move?

I've been having mixed emotions about a lot of things. Knitting retreats etc.