Subj : Re: Proper Shutdown
To   : Barry Martin
From : Daryl Stout
Date : Wed Jul 22 2020 13:03:00

Barry,

 BM> Yes!  Never did figure it out nor see any damage -- even checked the
 BM> neighbours and no damaged noted, immediately after the incident nor
 BM> later.

  I saw a video, where lightning hit a wooden power pole. I couldn't tell
if it had creosote on it, but when lightning hit the pole, it splintered
it into hundreds of pieces.

  Cresosote is put on wooden railroad crossties, to prevent them from 
rotting. But, while it smells good, it's extremely corrosive.

 BM> I'm not into 'idle shopping' though would every so often just wander to
 BM> do something to get out of the house.  Usually had something in mind
 BM> thoug not always.  This year COVID-19 closed most shops during the
 BM> Spring, so those wanderings didn't occur.

  If anything, I'd go find a restaurant to eat at...to save the food at 
home, when I couldn't get out.

 BM> Unfortunate, though probably will be replaced by others.  "Removal of
 BM> the dead wood" ==> weak large and small businesses will close, but
 BM> should also allow room for new businesses, and as they will have been
 BM> born/created during COVID-19 their business model and practices will
 BM> blend with the 'new normal'.

  Not the good business climate right now.

 BM> The consumer should have the right to disagree.   A fair business would
 BM> have the 20% tip policy (and any other add-ons) stated prior to
 BM> ordering/billing (thinking restarants and stores in general).  Have
 BM> heard of COVID-19 up-charges where a percentage is added on to the bill
 BM> (restaurant or store) because of added expenses.  That I'd probably
 BM> also walk out on: the item is not costing the displayed $19.99 but
 BM> $21.49. (Starting to like the EU pricing better and better: item is
 BM> E40, you pay E40 - all taxes, etc., included.  If I wish to give a tip
 BM> I can, it is not expected (though I think is customary).

  On Amtrak, tipping isn't required or expected, but if your attendant 
gives good service, it's a courtesy...and that's how I feel about it.

  A few weeks back, at a local McDonald's the total was $9.29, but the
cashier said it was $11.11 -- when I said "that's not what the menu board
says", he replied "I'm trying to get a tip"...to which, I thought to myself
"you greedy fool!!". I know they don't pay restaurant workers that much (I
worked for Burger King for 5 years 40 years ago), but that's not the way to
get extra money.

 BM> Yes, though I'm sure they have had their share of surprises, or at
 BM> least "I didn't expect that!".

  It used to be when they told me to disrobe, it was "how fast??". Now, with
the severe athritis, I need help to strip...but prefer the females seeing me
nude. I know they're not getting a cheap thrill, but they tend to be a bit
more gentle.

 BM> Every couple/family should allow the individual to have their own
 BM> pleasures and preferences, though even then there is need for
 BM> consideration.  Thinking slightly 'extreme' like drums, though guitar
 BM> and violin can get loud and so potentially annoying to the other
 BM> person.

  At least my late wife was receptive to all my hobbies. We met on a BBS at
the local college 35 years ago. The college is still there, the BBS is gone.

 BM> "Alone time" is generally good: you watch your soaps, I'll play on the
 BM> computer.  We'll watch some shows together. :)

  Good luck finding something you can both agree on. 

 BM> ... Each storage case automatically becomes portable when carried.

   Portable storage?? :P

Daryl

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