Good morning!!!!

[Wagtail]

Helo, is tipping like this normal in Europe?
Alien and Wagtail, how about where you are?

The short answer is no... here, tipping is actually what it's supposed to be: a gratuity. Something that you decide to give for exceptional service that is above what is expected. It's not something that is withheld for service that is below par.

Mind you, wages here are not 'geared' to incorporate/factor tipping.

 

[Wagtail]

Good (Thursday) morning. The 'cold-snap' (Winter) continues and I'm truly looking forward to Summer actually starting... mind you, I'm conscious of the adage, "be careful what you wish for", as my lawn/paddocks are green and my tanks are full. The overnight Low was 6C and it's presently 16.3C but with a very strong Southerly wind that incorporates a cutting wind chill. Partly cloudy and there was 13mm of rain in the gauge at 0900.

A bunch of 'little things' to accomplish today.

That's about it, take care all.

 

[Rich B1]

I got gas this afternoon. $3.19/ gallon + $0.10/ gallon off using loyalty points.

 

[txdon]

The short answer is no... here, tipping is actually what it's supposed to be: a gratuity. Something that you decide to give for exceptional service that is above what is expected. It's not something that is withheld for service that is below par.

Mind you, wages here are not 'geared' to incorporate/factor tipping.

Is that how they do tips on cruise ships there also? Here they charge each person from $14-$17 a day to your account for tips.

 

[two_bit_score]

I got gas this afternoon. $3.19/ gallon + $0.10/ gallon off using loyalty points.

I saw regular gas yesterday at a Poco Loco station for $2.24.

 

[scaredychicken]

scaredy, if you have a joint account with her, take everything you want out of it and open a new account in another bank in your
name only.

unfortunately, not that simple ... too many automatic payments / withdrawals at this point, but that will be changing soon. need a Separation Agreement to really get things moving.

next chance that I get I will be opening a new account

thanks

 

[mostly_gas]

Good evening all. 40ºF for the start, mostly cloudy, light breeze. Light to moderate wind, Sky became partly cloudy, and high temp was 51ºF. Temps high 40's to low 50's, not much rain till late next week. Men's meeting to start the day, putter for an hour then trip to Sherman to ge bike stuff to become Christmas presents, boots for wife, calendars and book, and lunch. Bought gas for $2.459/gal. Did get nap today .
Helogabals neat video.
Ron glad new modem was easy to get going. Hope yo get the rest of of the speed issue worked out.
Buppies hope you don't get too much ice. prayers sent.
Bill enjoy your storm.
NHBX bit gusty. Hope you got your ice melt and dump run in.
Drew if you worry too much then you can depress your immune system.
Helogabals cute pic
Billy hope hike went well, and wife liked the Apple Caramel crumble cake. neat shelter. Solar hot water?
Helo thanks for info.
Paul nice setup for plowing. Interesting readings on power draw. Will be interesting to find out what else sneaks onto your plate.
Frits sorry to hear about the ice tomorrow. Good luck with sprinter oil cooler project.
Bird I only got .4 inch but just north of use got over an inch. We did have sirens go off as well.
Ken sorry to hear energy still low. Nice pic
Don congrats on tips.
Drew we appreciate you too
Don sorry to hear dog got out, and glad it was found. Wonder if it was the activity the got Whipper going. Thanks for the update.
RNG hope you got drainage problem fixed. I was a Doors fan also.
Rich long time for battery. Hope haircut and wood pickup went well. I am sure you can find something
Jim sorry DMV a waste of 5 hours Hope leave and dump run were better.
Scotty bet it is not an easy wait!
Gstrom you know antibiotics do not help with virus caused illness.
Ted hope you get white Christmas if you want it. Glad you did not get goosed during errands. Sorry wife still having computer issues. Hope Costco went well.
Drew I understand confusion. When I got blue F150 had not seen any others, now I have same problem.
David hope got new tank installed on generator. Hope reorg. helps
RS hope you go the big project done. Nice gas prices.
Drew buying gas from station that has does not sell a lot of gas is probably more risk than regular unleaded.
Paul really nice pic.
Frits good to hear you are ready for power loss. Hope repair does not break the bank.
Dennis I hate freezing rain. Sorry to hear should still unhappy with booster.
RS sounds like a lot got done
Randy(wag) hope summer does not make you wish for your current weather. Hope you list gets done.
prayer for all, especially Jay/Peg, Kyle /Daughter, /mom's breathing, /learning new job, /friends upcoming new baby, /son's migraines, Bird /aging issues, Roy /passed away, /wife ankle,recover from getting sick, Don /brother medical procedure, Ron /broken arm and heart, Billy /mom hypertension & congestive heart failure, David(moss) /remodel, /divorce, Buppies /new skin cancer spot and treatment, /elbow healing, /wife knee healing, Thomas /gout, /wife's pain, Phil /reflux, /wife's eyes and fall, Frits/ daughters hip replacement /veteran son with mental issues, Ken /dad possible dementia, /uncle's surgery, Steppenwolfe /son-auto immune disorder, Grev /wife's eye, Ted /knee recovery, /retirement & disability red tape, /family issues, /wife feeling bad, Lou / eye issues, Doug and wife/health issues, / hand nerve and surgery, /fall and recovery, / wife headaches and heart eval, / David(sadamo)/Sophie's new eye surgery recovery, Chris /neighbor's granddaughter and Covid issues, Scaredy/shoulder dislocation, /wife not feeling well, /marriage not doing well, / friend stop drinking, Paul/ wife's healing from back surgery, Dennis /retirement, /coughing, /neighbor issues, /land development, / brother "alligallyitus" and back in hospital, Drew /foot heel issues, /friend's wife cancer diagnosis and recovery, mike /wife's surgery, Scotty, /back pain, Frits /daughter recovery from surgery, Helogabals /second opinion, /wife's friend situation, Mark /wife colon surgery, Fatjay /father broken hip, Ukraine war, and Country.

 

[Wagtail]

Is that how they do tips on cruise ships there also? Here they charge each person from $14-$17 a day to your account for tips.

I wouldn't know about 'tips on cruise ships' but I'll ask my Aunt after I pick her up on Saturday. She's on a Holland-America Line cruise at the moment.

Again, automatically charging 'tip(s)' to your account or any bill is nothing more than an undeclared tax as opposed to you freely giving a true gratuity for excellent services rendered. It defeats the actual purpose of what a gratuity should be.

Don't get me wrong, I have left a tip when the occasion warrants it and always in cash on the table. The 'wait-staff' are usually surprised when it happens.

 

[Helogabals]

I wouldn't know about 'tips on cruise ships' but I'll ask my Aunt after I pick her up on Saturday. She's on a Holland-America Line cruise at the moment.

Again, automatically charging 'tip(s)' to your account or any bill is nothing more than an undeclared tax as opposed to you freely giving a true gratuity for excellent services rendered. It defeats the actual purpose of what a gratuity should be.

Don't get me wrong, I have left a tip when the occasion warrants it and always in cash on the table. The 'wait-staff' are usually surprised when it happens.

Because of language issues I was not able to explain to TBN comrades my (general EU) position very well. I agree with you 100 %
Meantime across EU there might be differences. Like in Germany in oldschool establishments (older shops, authobahn cafes, etc) there are toilets where on entrance putzfrau is sitting with dish for coins. That is only German thing. And on more recent built shops that is no more. Still some places has installed people flow control machines, so to go to toilet you have to pay 50 cents. IMHO ridiculous

Anyway
Chill morning

It's 12 F or "Feels like" 0 F

I jump out of bed directly on my cabriolet tractor, made quick run around, to refresh road.
Few weeks ago I have got good (made in Finland) working pants + jacket. Shoplady told I could work till -20C in that gear. This morning I got a lot of chills. But I dont blame her, I mean keyword is WORK. Ok, technically you work riding tractor, but not physically active.
Went in shower so hot it hurts. Now feels much better
Now will figure out what to do today. It's a lot on my desk but somehow dont want anything

 

[scaredychicken]

I had about 2 hrs of seat time on the tractor yesterday, as i cleared snow from the driveway. I think that I did a decently fabulous job of beating up the snow, driveway looks good, and it feels like i accomplished something. The tractor is a blessing.