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George,
> Now, I'm craving a root beer float. :P
GP> At my A&W, we didn't have separate ice cream for the floats, we just
GP> poured in a half cup of unflavored milkshake mix (semi-liquid ice
GP> crean, essentially.)
It's rare I have dairy products anymore...either ice cream, cheese,
milk, etc. I don't think I'm lactose intolerant (a lactose intolerant
cow would be an oxymoron ), but I don't want to have diarrhea within
a half hour of eating. Years ago, I was about to sit down for lunch,
when a commercial for Pepto-Bismol came on, and the guy said "Do you
mind if I talk to you about............diarrhea??". My appetite vanished
in a hurry!! :P
GP> Now they have frozen pre-cut oblong portions of hard ice cream. Umm,
GP> no. . it's suposed to be a ball so the root beer hits all sides of it,
GP> creating a milky root beer-y foam that makes it so good!
I've tried to stay away from the carbonated beverages. I've gone to
basically "lemon Koolaid", and by getting off of carbonated beverages,
I haven't had a kidney stone in a year and a half. However, while the
green tea was a diuretic, it was causing my heart to race at 155, for
all the caffeine. The medications they have me on now have stabilized
that...but I surely don't want any more kidney stones.
I had to go to the Emergency Room this morning, with sharp testicular
pain. I thought "Well, it's either torsion of the testicle (a medical
emergency), a kidney stone, epididymytis, or a urinary tract infection
(the latter common as you get older). It turned out to be the latter two.
I thought I was on Lasix, as in combination with the emergency room
temperature in the 50s (it felt like it), my bladder shrunk, and I was
"filling up the urinal every 10 minutes". They gave me a shot in each
hip (I think they used barbed wire for the needles)...one was a pain
medication, and the other, an antibiotic. They also gave me medications
for both. They also did a groin ultrasound, to make sure it wasn't
torsion of the testicles...which again, is a medical emergency.
GP> I do that when my kidney stones act up & Nature hollers (she never
GP> merely calls any more *sigh*)
And, you can't leave the call of nature for the answering machine.
GP> It's along the lines of all 3 siblings being locked in a room together
GP> until one admits to breaking the lamp. (typically it's a bully fest on
GP> forcing one to admit to it, to get all free)
Or in fighting, it's "he hit me first after I hit him back".
GP> In my family, it was all 3 of us denying it to each other & demanding
GP> the guilty person fess up (even the guilty one was saying the same
GP> demands to all); listening to us talk would not identify the perp.
See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil....have no fun?? :P
GP> My boss would charge us the cost of overages & underages.
I think they did the same for us. But, I think there were some folks
who were embezzling funds.
GP> I complained wshen he took $1 out of my tips because I was over $1; he
GP> said, "if there's more in the drawer than we sold, you stole $1 from
GP> one of my customers, & I need it handy in case they ask for it back."
There has been more than once where the cashier gave me too much change
back. To me, as Ben Franklin noted, "Honesty Is The Best Policy". At times,
when I reflected my honesty, I was thanked for that. But, at other times,
the employee said I was lying, so I said "I want to see the manager". I
explained what was going on, but if the manager said the employee was
right, I said "Have It Your Way" (whether it was Burger King or not ).
They found out when they reconciled the cash drawer...but I didn't consider
it as "stealing", as I tried to make it right.
Yet, without a calculator, cash register, etc., the kids nowadays run
out of fingers and toes in a hurry. I'll never be as good as my late
father (he would've been 95 today, had he lived...he and my late Mom
were born just 40 days apart...she was older)...however, I can still
figure a lot of things in my head.
GP> Yup, I'm not takling flak for a shared money drawer. Because I love
GP> numbers/math & I make them do their job accurately, always. I set new
GP> standards & records for accuracy.
They also had a deal if during a meal period, if the drawer had at least
$200 in sales, and it was "perfect" (to the penny), the cashier got a free
Whopper meal (sandwich, fries, and drink). At one time, I had 7 of those
things built up...and that spoke volumes. I got promoted to head cashier.
GP> I learned a lot from a retired bank teller (had done it 40 years) whom
GP> I worked with at the casino, in t he cash cage. We were the first one
GP> in many years to cash out 100% balanced (not even one 50c chip
GP> unaccounted for); darn tootin' I kept her teachings in mind ever after!
I think of the joke where the bank president comes into this branch, and
is introduced to this one employee, who is counting and sorting the money
(bills) faster than any electronic sorter. Amazed, the president asked the
employee where he got his education. When he replied "Yale!!", the president
gushed with pride. But, that went away when he asked the employees name:
"Yackson".
I may have told that before, but it's still funny.
GP> I like to know where every penny is, because even a lousy 1c is
GP> indicative of an error & one error could mean others.
I keep hearing that they're going to quit making the pennies, and round
everything up to the nearest .00 or .05 in coinage.
GP> I make my bank tellers count out my cash with all heads facing one
GP> way.
I'll bet there are a lot of kids nowadays who have no idea who is on the
particular bills.
GP> I did that, too -- save them money. If they asked for a competitor's
GP> item, I pointed out they were at the wrong place, but can I suggest
GP> some thing similar that'll be even better? (e.g. a Teen Burger
GP> always kills a Whopper for real food taste & a thicker more flavorful
GP> meat patty(or 2 or 3)
I prefer the flame broiling, as the burgers aren't swimming in grease.
However, they set my acid reflux off something fierce. Lately, I've gone
to a central Arkansas franchise called "David's Burgers". Their two main
courses are burgers and grilled chicken. If you eat in their dining room,
and order a combo meal (single or double, with or without cheese), you get
unlimited french fries.
GP> Most of these came back again, asking for whatever I gave them last
GP> time. I'd ask, "Want to try the double this time, if you're extra
GP> hungry from a busy day?"; I usually got my upsale. Because I knew when
GP> to ask, when to push, & when to back off & not be annoying.
They also taught us "suggestive selling".
GP> I refused to reply to a request for a soda with, "Will that be a
GP> large?" because that's stupid to assume most people want a large, or
GP> can be talked into a bigger one just because you ask it that way."; I
GP> find it borderline offensive when done to me (implying I'm stupid &
GP> gullible).
Be a smart aleck, and say you want a shot glass worth (as small as those
are) .
GP> I might ask, "Will that be a small or medium?" on non-super hot days,
GP> on which I'd include large as an option.
There is a deal in the comedy echoes every so often called "The Fat Bible".
The kicker is the last line:
**
And God populated the earth with broccoli and cauliflower and spinach,
green and yellow vegetable of all kinds, so Man and Woman would live
long and healthy lives.
And Satan created McDonald's. And McDonald's brought forth the 99-cent
double-cheeseburger. And Satan said to Man, "You want fries with that?"
And Man said, "Super size them." And Man gained pounds.
And God created the healthful yogurt, that woman might keep her figure
that man found so fair.
And Satan brought forth chocolate. And woman gained pounds.
And God said, "Try my crispy fresh salad."
And Satan brought forth ice cream. And woman gained pounds.
And God said, "I have sent your heart healthy vegetables and olive oil
with which to cook them."
And Satan brought forth chicken-fried steak so big it needed its own
platter.
And Man gained pounds and his bad cholesterol went through the roof.
And God brought forth running shoes and Man resolved to lose those extra
pounds.
And Satan brought forth cable TV with remote control, so Man would not
have to toil to change channels between ESPN and ESPN2.
And Man gained pounds.
And God said, "You're running up the score, Devil."
And God brought forth the potato, a vegetable naturally low in fat
and brimming with nutrition.
And Satan peeled off the healthful skin and sliced the starchy center into
chips and deep-fat fried them. And he created sour cream dip also.
And Man clutched his remote control and ate the potato chips swaddled in
cholesterol.
And Satan saw and said, "It is good."
And Man went into cardiac arrest.
And God sighed and created quadruple bypass surgery.
And Satan created HMOs
**
GP> When people complained we don't have ice (we keep our syrup & soda
GP> water cold enough) I explain this & say if they're unhappy with the
GP> temperature half way through, I'll replace it with a free one.
There are some places that load the drink up with ice (you want some
soda with your ice??)...sounds like at the concession stands, etc. Or,
if you want light ice, or no ice, they charge you double.
GP> I had one guy who kept trying to order the one waitress; I'd repeat his
GP> tinged requests to her cus she'd just laugh & respond in kind, which
GP> I'd relay.
There was another joke where this guy thought he was a rea stud muffin
with the ladies (God's Gift To Women). So, he's with his friends around
a table in a restaurant, and says to this very attractive female waitress,
"I'd sure like to get into your pants" (meaning to have sex with her).
Without missing a beat, grinning wryly, she asked "Why?? Did you [poop]
in yours??", and walked away.
He was as red as a tomato.
GP> I knew the town well & could direct people anywhere, but I'd make them
GP> order some thing first! *LOL*
When they put the self serve drink stations in the dining rooms, some folks
would order a cup of ice, then go fill it. So, the management started charging
regular price for the drink, even if they wanted a cup of ice.
> GP> I was good at my job (all the jobs, as often I was the only one taking
> GP> orders, cooking, & serving, being as the labour is so hit & miss
> GP> (broken fingernail on Monday -- off work for the week, at least! Don't
> GP> tell anybody you won't be there, of course -- let that be a surprise as
> GP> a rush comers in! *LOL*)
That's about the work ethic nowadays (sigh!). Had my health not declined as
it did over 17 years ago, I'd still be working.
GP> He arrived at 7:00 (due at 8) & found nobody there. He kmew he was
GP> early, so kicked back waiting for 30 minutes, then decided the hell
GP> with it & started the job, as he was bored; he had it all done by 9 or
GP> 10. Still none of the city boys had arrived. They file in after noon
GP> sometime and the forenman lit right into my buddy for doing what
GP> they had planned on stretching out for 3 weeks of union weage work, in
GP> one morning. Told him they'd blackball him from getting city contracts
GP> again. My buddy laughed, told them the direction in which to F (that
GP> direction being 'off')
Whenever I do a job, I want to do it right the first time, and make it
like prepping for a colonoscopy...get it over worth. It's supposed to be
"measure twice and cut once"...but most "measure once and cuss twice". :P
GP> Union or not, I don't care, but do the job you agreed to do at the
GP> agreed upon wage for the agreed upon hours(schedule).
Agreed.
GP> I do this, normally for non-union companies. One year the city
GP> workers were on strike for many weeks, ending up with a 5% raise
GP> split over the next 3 years. At the same time, I'd been at my job for
GP> 2 months & my boss offered me a 20% raise all at once (wasn't my last
GP> spontaneously offered raise either).
When your boss realizes you are a good worker, and if they're a good
boss (although boss spelled backwards is double S.O.B. ), they will
reward you for your efforts.
GP> Yup it's not worded, "If you do not work, you shall not eat"; it means
GP> if you can, but refuse, then suffer the natural result. Made perfect
GP> sense to the agrian culture he was addressing, as if you don't go out &
GP> pick some potatoes & wheat, you'll not have spuds & bread for dinner.
As noted, if my health hadn't declined as it did over 17 years ago, I'd
still be working. But, they keep finding stuff wrong with me.
GP> Mariage was never top-down -- it's a partnership of equals, with God
GP> above both.
Both give 100%...ministering to each others needs. That makes for a happy
marriage. Now, every couple is going to have disagreements from time to time,
and at times, my wife and I "needed our space", but that was rare.
The angriest I ever saw her was when our dachshund decided to reassert
himself as "the dominant male"...and I nearly lost my life because of it.
I likely have told you about that before, but as her Mom said "she was so
d@mn protective of you, it was a sin!!". Yet, when I asked her what she
would've done if the done had bitten my nose off, she growled "First, I
would've taken care of you...then I would've killed me a dog. I will NOT
let an animal rule me in my own house!!". And, that really set him off
(he was locked in his carrier by now, but he really went ballistic). She
looked at me and sweetly said "Excuse me, darling. I'll be right back!!".
She had fire in her eyes...never mind "a menopausal woman".
That reminds me of a sign I saw in this old timey restaurant once.
It said "Menstrual Cramps. Menopause. Mental Illness. Ever notice how
all of our problems begin with Men??" . That goes in line with the
one cardinal rule my wife had: "Leave The Toilet Seat Down!!". I grew
up with a brother...I didn't know it took women forever and a day to
get ready, etc.
GP> Big difference in meaning from how tradition only quotes that first
GP> half.
Most folks nowadays are so selfish. But, if you really find a good
soulmate, as the Proverb notes, "A virtuous woman is worth more than
rubies".
GP> I only played a few pinball machines, as they were alreay on the wane
GP> in my gfenerations. in my pre teens they had only pinball at our local
GP> arcade (above the bowling alley); then, about age 13 a New Thing
GP> appeared! I forget which game it was, likely space invaders.
I think it was one of the first "double wide" machines.
GP> Asteroids, Donkey Kong, Pacman, Space Invaders, Defenders(?), &
GP> others,. My fave arcade one was Galaga -- I loved getting over 900,000
GP> then intentionally dying so I don't flip the score back to zero, them
GP> put my initials in to say I was supreme commander on this game!
There is a similar game to that on the BBS...but I forget offhand what
it's called. I've known some pinball games where they get the score close
to the max value, then intentionally TILT it. Although if you rolled it
over, the clapper gave you 3 replays (for beating the high score).
GP> Eventually others got good & I had to push closer to a million, & hope
GP> I didn't go over, else I'd be stuck racking up another 999,000 before I
GP> could hit the head. . . or spend time accepting female adulation. . .
LOL!!
GP> I was at Disney in '83, I think it was, & in the Disneyland Hotel they
GP> had the biggest arcade I'd ever seen. Minimum of 20 of any game, &
GP> over 40 Galagas!
Wow.
GP> I waited in line for one, only to see all ten high scores were over
GP> 999,000. Little punk from Canada kept one low point ship alive so I
GP> could get closest to 1M points before dying & entering my initials.
Revenge is a dish best served cold.
GP> Now I prefer word games, like crosswords & word scrambles(on my phone);
GP> just rediscovering BBSing, but only really playing LORD2, & occasional
GP> LORD. & trivia sometimes--I'm more about the messaging--always have
GP> been. nmot much local ghoing on, for he boards I call. . . but none but
GP> one are local to me anyway.. . .
I have greatly cut down on the games on the BBS...but the first thing I do
is the QWK Mail...the original purpose of BBS's (messages).
Yet, I've been up since 4am, and I'm exhausted. Thunderstorms are likely
here overnight, and I'm sure my NOAA Weather Radio alert will go off before
the storms arrive, giving me a chance to shut things down for the night.
Daryl
... "When you see a snake never mind where it came from." -W.G.Benham
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