Kicked out of the Alamo

[illixir]

Yes the title is correct, my family and I were asked to leave the Alamo yesterday. My wife, 11 month old daughter, in-laws, and I were asked to leave when my daughter decided to dig up half a Cheeto from the depths of her stroller (not sure where it came from) during our stroll through the long barracks. Almost instantly we were asked to leave the Alamo per their no food policy. I am a history buff and even more so when it comes to Texas independence, and I was very disappointed. Just thought I would share.

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[cbigclarke]

wow..

 

[ROGER4314]

Good thing the little one didn't point her finger like a pistol. You might have been arrested!

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[Nortex]

Very sorry to hear that. I will say that when I went to see the Travis Letter a couple months ago, they seemed more stern about keeping people from being loud and reminding the visitors it is a War Shrine....but your experience sounds a little overboard.

 

[556.45.12]

I would have asked to speak with management, then calmly explained that the cheeto must have been lodged in the depths of the stroller and that you didn't intentionally try to smuggle it in. I'm sure they would have apologized and let you carry on. But that does suck.

 

[illixir]

Very sorry to hear that. I will say that when I went to see the Travis Letter a couple months ago, they seemed more stern about keeping people from being loud and reminding the visitors it is a War Shrine....but your experience sounds a little overboard.

I completely understand that it is a war shrine and have nothing but respect for what those people did there. It makes me wonder what they would think about asking children to leave over something like that.

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[Younggun]

That's pretty crazy.

I wonder if this is common or if someone went a little overboard(by their standards as well).

Seems like it would be fairly obvious it was not intentional so long as there wasn't a half full Cheetos bag in the stroller.

 

[Nortex]

I completely understand that it is a war shrine and have nothing but respect for what those people did there. It makes me wonder what they would think about asking children to leave over something like that

Exactly my thoughts and I didn't mean to imply you were being disrespectful in the slightest. I have a feeling Col Travis and company don't mind a stale cheeto or two. Sounds like an employee is losing sight of the big picture.

FWIW-when my wife and I took our 3 kids to see the Travis Letter, there was an hour-long wait. About 15 minutes into the line, it became apparent my special needs son wasn't going to be able to handle it much longer. I quickly explained the situation to a worker, and they very kindly let us take advantage of a lull and use a bypass entrance. At least somebody there "gets it"...maybe file a complaint?

 

[M. Sage]

I completely understand that it is a war shrine and have nothing but respect for what those people did there. It makes me wonder what they would think about asking children to leave over something like that.

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They're worried about the damage food can do to the building itself. Preserving the Alamo is their first mission.

 

[illixir]

They're worried about the damage food can do to the building itself. Preserving the Alamo is their first mission.

I understand that, but couldn't I just throw it away and continue my tour?

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[mitchntx]

Cheeto was confiscated and eaten by the staff ...

 

[Vaquero]

Sorry it happened, but, I understand the policy and appreciate the strict enforcement.

I got my ass chewed there but was allowed to stay. Had my cap on.
We have monuments, then we have shrines.

 

[Chupacabra Hunter]

I understand that, but couldn't I just throw it away and continue my tour?

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i think they went overboard.....

 

[itchin]

From what I understand the group in charge has neglected the Alamo into almost disrepair. Its an amazing place. I've been there many times and it never gets old. They were out of line if you explained the cheeto.

 

[Younggun]

Sorry it happened, but, I understand the policy and appreciate the strict enforcement.

I got my ass chewed there but was allowed to stay. Had my cap on.
We have monuments, then we have shrines.

I've always been taught to take off my hat when indoors out of respect. Glad it's enforced there.


Glad you weren't thrown out over it too.

 

[okie556]

They're worried about the damage food can do to the building itself. Preserving the Alamo is their first mission.

Still went overboard with enforcement. Throw the cheeto away.....end of story.

 

[erratadata]

I've always been taught to take off my hat when indoors out of respect.

It's always been a pet peeve of mine to see a man wearing a hat indoors, and I see it more and more often especially in restaurants. Inevitably it is a younger man, and I grieve at the lack of upbringing, respect, and etiquette. I guess it's to be expected with the way the younger generations are being brought up. In my day you removed your hat indoors unless you were under-arms in a military unit.

 

[General Zod]

My entire sixth grade class was barred asked to leave the Alamo and never return...

I've been back since.

 

[Glockster69]

Yes the title is correct, my family and I were asked to leave the Alamo yesterday. My wife, 11 month old daughter, in-laws, and I were asked to leave when my daughter decided to dig up half a Cheeto from the depths of her stroller (not sure where it came from) during our stroll through the long barracks.

I've read the thread and I think it's crap. PEOPLE skills are lacking on so many levels.

 

[Glockster69]

Still went overboard with enforcement. Throw the cheeto away.....end of story.

Easy fix isn't it?.