While it could be argued you could rename my blog “Things that annoy me” I will continue.
Today’s topics - the tip jar at the register. This came about when I stopped for lunch at a place that is both sit down and counter service. As I am paying for my overpriced salad ($8.11 come on what does lettuce and 1/2 pound of fajita meat really cost) I notice a “tip jar”. For the record swiping my credit card is not “tip worthy” nor is handing me my $5 cup of coffee. Even you barista’s out there who say you should get a tip for making it let me clue you in you need to talk to your employer they are making a killing! I could buy a 3 pound can of Folgers for what one Venti Triple Shot Carmel Macchiato runs. The tip is included in the cost of my overpriced addiction –which by the way I have not been to for a week apparently my hatred for sitting in line in the drive through is stronger than my addiction for Starbucks.
That being said I always tip at Sonic to the kid who brings out my food, we tip at least 25% if Mary is eating with us as sometimes food ends up on the floor and she is high maintenance (like her father) when she is ready to go we better have the check and paid because the girl has no patience.
For those of you out there saying “you need to stop that” I would love to hear how because all of things that worked on Courtney do not work on Mary. Courtney before you can say it “you wanted her” yes I did she was my birthday wish every year and virtually every prayer I prayed and I wouldn’t change anything about her.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Things that annoy me....
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we have given up even trying to take Presley out to eat. It isn't fun for anyone so we don't do it.....if that mean she is ruling our eating habits so be it
patience is not a word that many 2 year olds know
Again you are venting. Allow me to point out one simple fact. The coffee at 7-11 is fresh and of excellent quality. The lines are usually not long unless Granny is buying Lotto tickets, and insists on scratching them to see if she has a winner before moving away from the cash register. The prices are very reasonable, and that is why you will find a lot of construction workers buying their coffee there. And the best part is that there is no Tip Jar. Now if you insist on living the Yuppie lifestyle, and having fruit, nuts, chocolate and whipped cream in your coffee you must adjust to poor service and Tip Jars. I guess I'm lucky that my generation grew up knowing the difference between a Coffee Shop, and Dairy Queen.
On a related matter what's with flavored Beer. Come on pumpkin flavored Beer, and now Energy Beer with caffeine added. Are people too lazy, and in too much of a hurry to get drunk on Beer and then sober up with Coffee? Is it now a one step process? Maybe I can invent a drink that will get you drunk, laid, sober and provide birth control.
In regards to Lisa's correction to you yesterday, my Grandfather always said You look like someone shit in your Oatmeal. Maybe that's why I don't eat Oatmeal.
Here is my saying in the cleaned up version. Don't screw with my Coffee or Beer.
One more thing. Your blog without comments from the people reading it is pretty much just you talking to yourself. So I would suggest a Tip Jar for all the people commenting on your blog. Of course tipping is always voluntary, and you should consider that when dealing with Lisa's comments. That's all I have to say until Lisa comments.
I now understand your renewed interest in my blog. Its not to torment my sister in law Lisa now you see it as a money making opportunity. While I admit your comments most days are more entertaining than the blog itself you are not getting paid to comment - get a real job Dad!
How can I get a real job? All the construction work is being done by illegal immigrants coming up here from Texas. The only thing left is a counter position at Starbucks. God knows I can't make any money there with stiffs like you refusing to put anything in the Tip Jar.
Where is Lisa? Doesn't that woman get out of bed before 2 o'clock? I don't think the Diet Dr. P is doing the job. She better switch to coffee.
I knew someone was talking about me while I was out this morning...
For the record, do not expect comments from me between 9:00am and 11:00am on Monday's or Wednesday's. I am taking tennis lessons. I need the exercise and Roger likes to play tennis, which I had never done and therefore ended up placing more balls on the courts next too us than in play on our court for Roger to be able to return! Plus, it gets expensive when a majority of the balls I did hit decently, ended up in the street!
As for today, I had 1 million errands to run, dr. appt for kiddo and lots more. So yes...I am running alittle behind. But if you all review yesterday's post, I was actually 1st today...so there!
Since I am remodeling my house and Bob seems to have lots of time on his hands..I think he should come help me! Robin Williams has a great plan for illegal aliens...so again I say...Mork for President!!! VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!!
Lisa
can I come to your next family holiday....i would love to hang out and listen to you all!!!!! I'll bring my own beverages!!!
You would want to come when Dad is there - we were all just in Chicago for the funeral but he wasn't as entertaining. My house is best with my sister in law there - the new tennis playing executive wife.
Are trying to say I am getting snooty? I guess it could look that way until you see that since I have quit working (HA!), I never have time to fix my hair, put on make up, dress in anything other than work clothes splattered in paint and the fact that I have not had a pedicure in months and I gave up on my nails since they are also paint splattered, an over eager hairdresser hacked all my hair off and I almost look like a boy! So I don't see the country club set inviting me to tea anytime soon...unless they are wanting me to work on their houses!
Sheila, don't share your beverages with Liz when you come if they are adult beverages, the last thing we all need is to combine Mary, Jim, Bob, Liz's house full of people and her with alcohol! Now there is a scary halloween thought for you all.
Lisa - Insert Bob the builder music as I leave the room... :`B
Wow..... You sure hit on one of my pet peaves. Everyone expects to be tipped for everything. I agree with you. Unless I sit down and get waited on, why do they think I owe them a tip for doing their job? The company should pay them fair wages.
I don't buy coffee out except at Starbucks. If I can't have Starbucks, I'll just drink my coffee at home or work.
Liz, most little kids do make a mess when they eat. Don't worry about it.
Now I have also read the replies and had a great laugh for the morning. I do enjoy Bob and Lisa, they are kinda crazy. Sheila our family get togethers are great. Now I am going to take a look at yesterday.
Love you all.
Nana
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