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[FJL]

Even at the buffets in Vegas, where it's of course all-you-can-eat, I tended to get a sense that they'd like to see you open up a table for another group when the place was full.  (we felt this at the Bellagio, but that was ten years ago; my brother even commented on it, that it was noticeable all over the dining area, but we really had time to kill, and he didn't want us all to be tempted by the casino.  Of course, a well-placed $10 bill to the person assigned to our section got us less targeted for buffet eviction.  ).

At the Stratosphere Hotel, though, where my mom and I hit the buffet after an afternoon performance of the variety show there, it was not nearly full - so they seemed happy to have us hang out, to help give an appearance that the place had customers.   Nothing is scarier to someone scoping out a buffet than no one eating - images of dishes sitting there since breakfast time come to mind. 

[FJL]

TCB, thanks for the Last Starfighter thoughts in last night's late posts.  I guess I'll have a sense of the later performances whenever the videos of the songs are ready, as I'm told they will be from two performances later in the run.

(Since our royalties are a flat amount, not based on gross, we don't get info on how they sold.  But the theater folk seemed very happy about the whole shebang.)

[elmore3003]

Larry, had Val known before his vacation that he was not going to be paid for it?

No.

[John G.]

The book club at work has chosen Hillbilly Elegy for our next read.

[John G.]

I may need some images of Middletown to share with them, Ginny.

[Jrand74]

Not as warm as usual this afternoon....continuing on the collect and distribute.....moving things from one room to another and WAITING on someone to come and get the stuff that they just HAVE to have!  In the meantime it's in the way...in a box....just setting there....

[Jrand74]

Vibes for Vixmom.

For almost twenty years I sat at my computer facing east and working....I am now facing south....it is disconcerting to be spinning on the earth in a different direction....

[Jane]

Larry, had Val known before his vacation that he was not going to be paid for it?

No.

My question, which DR elmore might not be asking, is if Val has a work contract.  Those usually state paid vacation time if it included.  I hope Val's next job will include benefits and paid vacation.

[Jane]

Getting used to spinning on the earth in a different direction vibes for DR Jrand.

[elmore3003]

Larry, had Val known before his vacation that he was not going to be paid for it?

No.

My question, which DR elmore might not be asking, is if Val has a work contract.  Those usually state paid vacation time if it included.  I hope Val's next job will include benefits and paid vacation.

Well, it's none of my business, and I know that he's looking for work that will provide these benefits.  What I suspect is my building management is taking advantage of immigrant employees.

[John G.]

Larry, had Val known before his vacation that he was not going to be paid for it?

No.

My question, which DR elmore might not be asking, is if Val has a work contract.  Those usually state paid vacation time if it included.  I hope Val's next job will include benefits and paid vacation.

Well, it's none of my business, and I know that he's looking for work that will provide these benefits.  What I suspect is my building management is taking advantage of immigrant employees.

you live in a Trump property?

[elmore3003]

Larry, had Val known before his vacation that he was not going to be paid for it?

No.

My question, which DR elmore might not be asking, is if Val has a work contract.  Those usually state paid vacation time if it included.  I hope Val's next job will include benefits and paid vacation.

Well, it's none of my business, and I know that he's looking for work that will provide these benefits.  What I suspect is my building management is taking advantage of immigrant employees.

you live in a Trump property?

LOL!  No.  I suspect that many employees take advantage of legal immigrants when they arrive.

[bk]

I'm up, I'm up - seven hours of sleep.  As soon as I got up at ten I had many e-mails to deal with and then I went and had an early lunch and picked up packages, so that I could devote the entire afternoon up to writing intros - I also put gas in the motor car.

[bk]

Listening to music and writing intros as of right NOW.

[bk]

Oh, and the portly people and their pizzas - I don't think any of those four people were taking home leftovers - and these were big pizzas - ten slices each.  

[Jrand74]

I was watching GREASE this afternoon.....I stopped to watch the dance contest, which is still my favorite part of the movie....so much happening....AND Edd Byrnes does a front handspring at the end of the song and catches a microphone someone throws to him!

[Jane]

Larry, had Val known before his vacation that he was not going to be paid for it?

No.

My question, which DR elmore might not be asking, is if Val has a work contract.  Those usually state paid vacation time if it included.  I hope Val's next job will include benefits and paid vacation.

Well, it's none of my business, and I know that he's looking for work that will provide these benefits.  What I suspect is my building management is taking advantage of immigrant employees.

Right.  It is one of those situations where I would want to put my nose where it doesn't belong and offer advice-lol 

[Jane]

Larry, had Val known before his vacation that he was not going to be paid for it?

No.

My question, which DR elmore might not be asking, is if Val has a work contract.  Those usually state paid vacation time if it included.  I hope Val's next job will include benefits and paid vacation.

Well, it's none of my business, and I know that he's looking for work that will provide these benefits.  What I suspect is my building management is taking advantage of immigrant employees.

you live in a Trump property?

LOL!  No.  I suspect that many employees take advantage of legal immigrants when they arrive.

I hope they did not verbally tell Val that he would be paid while on vacation. 

[Jane]

I can very easily overeat until I am sick.  It is one thing to do so because the food is extra good, however, I am capable of doin so just because I will eat anything in sight if it is tasty or not.

[Jane]

My most memorable over eating experience was when I was 15 (?).  My sister returned from college with this method to eat all we wanted and not gain any weight.  I joined her eating all of our favorite foods including a ton of ice cream.  We ate our hearts out.  At least once she took a break to throw up the food she had eaten.  As much as I tried I could not and I truly tried knowing I would feel better.

I must have gained several pounds while my sister did not gain at all.  Of course she went on to have a major issue while I thankfully did not.

[Jane]

Oh, and the portly people and their pizzas - I don't think any of those four people were taking home leftovers - and these were big pizzas - ten slices each.  

Knowing Keith would appreciate your observation I shared your pizza story. 

[Jane]

Even at the buffets in Vegas, where it's of course all-you-can-eat, I tended to get a sense that they'd like to see you open up a table for another group when the place was full.  (we felt this at the Bellagio, but that was ten years ago; my brother even commented on it, that it was noticeable all over the dining area, but we really had time to kill, and he didn't want us all to be tempted by the casino.  Of course, a well-placed $10 bill to the person assigned to our section got us less targeted for buffet eviction.  ).

At the Stratosphere Hotel, though, where my mom and I hit the buffet after an afternoon performance of the variety show there, it was not nearly full - so they seemed happy to have us hang out, to help give an appearance that the place had customers.   Nothing is scarier to someone scoping out a buffet than no one eating - images of dishes sitting there since breakfast time come to mind.

In my chubby days, well chubby according to all the people who told me I needed to lose 10 pounds, my parents took us to Vegas.  To say thank you we took them to the buffet at Caesars Palace.  No one attempted to hurry us out and we were there a long time because I kept returning to the buffet for more food.  Finally my father looked at Keith and asked if I could really eat all that food.  Keith laughed and said yes.  I don't recall being sick at all after brunch.

There is no way I could eat that much food today.

[Jane]

TCB, thanks for the Last Starfighter thoughts in last night's late posts.  I guess I'll have a sense of the later performances whenever the videos of the songs are ready, as I'm told they will be from two performances later in the run.

(Since our royalties are a flat amount, not based on gross, we don't get info on how they sold.  But the theater folk seemed very happy about the whole shebang.)

I am glad they were happy.  We certainly enjoyed it.

[elmore3003]

Larry, had Val known before his vacation that he was not going to be paid for it?

No.

My question, which DR elmore might not be asking, is if Val has a work contract.  Those usually state paid vacation time if it included.  I hope Val's next job will include benefits and paid vacation.

Well, it's none of my business, and I know that he's looking for work that will provide these benefits.  What I suspect is my building management is taking advantage of immigrant employees.

you live in a Trump property?

LOL!  No.  I suspect that many employees take advantage of legal immigrants when they arrive.

I hope they did not verbally tell Val that he would be paid while on vacation. 

I have no idea.

[Jane]

Too bad they can't pay Val instead of the terrible relief person.

[elmore3003]

Today in Helsinki . . .

[KevinH]

Good evening!

[Ginny]

Clean cardiology check-up today!

[Ginny]

I may need some images of Middletown to share with them, Ginny.

Just let me know what and when...

[KevinH]

Clean cardiology check-up today!

Great news, DR Ginny!