Topic: A TRAVELIN' MAN (Read 51509 times)

Laura · « **Reply #180 on:** August 23, 2009, 04:43:29 PM »

It was a question on another message board I follow.

The thinking is that he provided a service, like a waiter does. Thus, he should be tipped.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #181 on:** August 23, 2009, 04:47:53 PM »

Little Night Music casting notes:

Victoria Mallory – played Ann in the Original BWay cast.

She married Mark Lambert, who played Henrik

They have a daughter, Ramona Mallory, who recently played Luisa in The Fantasticks.

She is now reportedly being cast in her mother's part as Ann in the revival.

All in the family.

der Brucer

Now, can we find an American Idol to play Petra and knock The Miller's Son out of the park.

Jane · « **Reply #182 on:** August 23, 2009, 04:49:50 PM »

I've never tipped to have the gas tank filled & the windows cleaned. It seems one is already paying a premium for this service, and we are very lucky if the front window is cleaned.

I relayed your comments to Keith & was shocked he didn't have "choice words" to say about the fact he is not permitted to pump his own gas & must wait for an attendant, even when they are busy. I'm perfectly content to let someone else fill the tank & deal with the stinky stuff.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #183 on:** August 23, 2009, 04:57:31 PM »

Quote from: Jane on August 23, 2009, 04:49:50 PM

I relayed your comments to Keith & was shocked he didn't have "choice words" to say about the fact he is not permitted to pump his own gas & must wait for an attendant, even when they are busy. I'm perfectly content to let someone else fill the tank & deal with the stinky stuff.

Clearly Keith is not the lady you are.

der Brucer

I always enjoyed the Country Club Ladies who rather fill their own Mercedes than give a job to a poor Latino.

FJL · « **Reply #184 on:** August 23, 2009, 05:02:27 PM »

Condolences to Michael S.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #185 on:** August 23, 2009, 05:03:13 PM »

Quote from: Jane on August 23, 2009, 04:49:50 PM

I've never tipped to have the gas tank filled & the windows cleaned. It seems one is already paying a premium for this service, and we are very lucky if the front window is cleaned.

In the good old days, a fill-er up always included all windows cleaned, oil and water checked, tires checked.

der Brucer

And now you're hard pressed to find a station with an air hose or water. (Of course the station at the Safeway does have an air pump $0.75 a pop.)

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #186 on:** August 23, 2009, 05:08:15 PM »

Quote from: Laura on August 23, 2009, 04:22:40 PM

I should try to catch Elmore doing the sidways hop down the hall...

On his crutches?

der Brucer

Jane · « **Reply #187 on:** August 23, 2009, 05:20:28 PM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on August 23, 2009, 04:57:31 PM

Quote from: Jane on August 23, 2009, 04:49:50 PM
I relayed your comments to Keith & was shocked he didn't have "choice words" to say about the fact he is not permitted to pump his own gas & must wait for an attendant, even when they are busy. I'm perfectly content to let someone else fill the tank & deal with the stinky stuff.

Clearly Keith is not the lady you are.

der Brucer

I always enjoyed the Country Club Ladies who rather fill their own Mercedes than give a job to a poor Latino.

Not I. I am very glad Oregon says it is dangerous for us to fill our gas tanks so I don't have to do it. Honest, that is the explanation. There are signs at the stations telling us so. Keith is very insulted the state considers him an idiot

How do my fellow Oregonians feel about this?

Jane · « **Reply #188 on:** August 23, 2009, 05:21:47 PM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on August 23, 2009, 05:03:13 PM

Quote from: Jane on August 23, 2009, 04:49:50 PM
I've never tipped to have the gas tank filled & the windows cleaned. It seems one is already paying a premium for this service, and we are very lucky if the front window is cleaned.

In the good old days, a fill-er up always included all windows cleaned, oil and water checked, tires checked.

Yup, and I don't remember tipping. Maybe we should have.

Jane · « **Reply #189 on:** August 23, 2009, 05:24:21 PM »

We buy our tires at the local Les Schwab & they will check our tires for free. I just forget to go in there even though I pass it just about everyday.

Laura · « **Reply #190 on:** August 23, 2009, 05:29:23 PM »

I remember full-service stations when I was a kid, but by the time I began to drive, self-serve was popular. I don't even think full-serve stations exist out here -- haven't for years.

Jane · « **Reply #191 on:** August 23, 2009, 05:30:52 PM »

DR Laura you are so young.

Laura · « **Reply #192 on:** August 23, 2009, 05:31:11 PM »

DAW · « **Reply #193 on:** August 23, 2009, 05:36:54 PM »

Quote from: Jane on August 23, 2009, 05:20:28 PM

Keith is very insulted the state considers him an idiot

It's the same in New Jersey.

Laura · « **Reply #194 on:** August 23, 2009, 05:38:42 PM »

I have never heard of a case in Arizona where someone pumping gas blew anything up.

JMK · « **Reply #195 on:** August 23, 2009, 05:43:17 PM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on August 23, 2009, 04:47:53 PM

Now, can we find an American Idol to play Petra and knock The Miller's Son out of the park.

Clay Aiken?

JMK · « **Reply #196 on:** August 23, 2009, 05:43:36 PM »

Quote from: DAW on August 23, 2009, 05:36:54 PM

Quote from: Jane on August 23, 2009, 05:20:28 PM
Keith is very insulted the state considers him an idiot

It's the same in New Jersey.

Why does New Jersey think Keith's an idiot?

JMK · « **Reply #197 on:** August 23, 2009, 05:44:11 PM »

I have been known to just go ahead and pump my own gas if I feel like I've waited long enough. It causes great sturm and drang in a white trash sort of way.

JMK · « **Reply #198 on:** August 23, 2009, 05:44:29 PM »

And by the way, I am DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #199 on:** August 23, 2009, 05:48:49 PM »

I'm back from seeing THE HANGOVER and having a tasteful and tasty dinner at Artie's with DR Jose. The company, as ever, was excellent, and I thought at first I was going to hate THE HANGOVER, but as the mystery progressed, and various and sundry outrageous moments began to pile up I changed my mind and enjoyed it quite a lot.

Jane · « **Reply #200 on:** August 23, 2009, 05:48:52 PM »

There was a station near our 2nd house in Michigan that had the option of self service or full service, and I mean old fashioned full service. Next door to the station was a drive through car wash. I would go to the car wash & then to the full service where all of my windows & side mirrors were dried.

Checking the oil was smart as I also used them for oil changes. I miss the car wash and gas station. The car wash gave little wet towels to wipe the inside of the car as the outside was getting a bath.

Jane · « **Reply #201 on:** August 23, 2009, 05:50:32 PM »

Quote from: JMK on August 23, 2009, 05:44:11 PM

I have been known to just go ahead and pump my own gas if I feel like I've waited long enough. It causes great sturm and drang in a white trash sort of way.

Living so close to California we see a lot of tourist trying to pump their own gas. Keith used to also do this & often forgets after a trip over the boarder. We are well aware of the reaction when you attempt to do it yourself. On the upside it gets one service very quickly.

Jane · « **Reply #202 on:** August 23, 2009, 05:53:56 PM »

Quote from: JMK on August 23, 2009, 05:44:29 PM

And by the way, I am DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Jane · « **Reply #203 on:** August 23, 2009, 05:55:36 PM »

DR elmore I'm glad you enjoyed the movie & your evening with DR Jose.

Ben · « **Reply #204 on:** August 23, 2009, 05:57:19 PM »

I have returned from How Now Dow Jones. It was a lot of fun. They made revisions and cut some somes but also added two that were cut from the show originally and added one that is on the cast recording but was not in the show.

The guy playing Charlie, Colin Hanlon, is wonderful. He's funny and charming and has the "gawk, tousle and shucks" (a song in the show) quality needed for the role.

I don't think the show would work in a full production, the book is a mess, even with revisions but the score is fun. It's always been one of my guilty pleasures.

I'm very glad I finally got to see a production (albeit slightly revised and pared down to 75 minutes) of the show.

Laura · « **Reply #205 on:** August 23, 2009, 05:58:08 PM »

So, what happens if one pumps one's own gas in Oregon? Do you get a citation? Arrested?

JMK · « **Reply #206 on:** August 23, 2009, 06:05:33 PM »

Quote from: Laura on August 23, 2009, 05:58:08 PM

So, what happens if one pumps one's own gas in Oregon? Do you get a citation? Arrested?

No, you get accosted by people with an average IQ of negative 12.

JMK · « **Reply #207 on:** August 23, 2009, 06:06:37 PM »

They typically yell something like, "Hey! You can't do that!"

To which I typically reply something like, "Well, I sure seem to be able to." Which momentarily confuses them to the point of consternation.

td · « **Reply #208 on:** August 23, 2009, 06:07:01 PM »

If I pull into our local service station the grandsons of the owner, as well as some high school kids, are usually pumping gas. I tip them. For the most part, however, I pump my own gas at other service stations using the gas perks from grocery stores. Yesterday I saved .85/gallon.

Jane · « **Reply #209 on:** August 23, 2009, 06:10:50 PM »

You are very nice DR td. I tip the guys at the drive thru car wash.

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