JethroTull Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Has anybody else noticed the empty retail stores, restaurants and general gloom and doom on the street? How about the negative attitudes? Go out and spend your money!! Go out to eat. Give your waitperson a 20% tip!! Treat the person behind you at Starbucks to coffee. Let's go, let's do it!! Let's get out of the funk. Please recite this to the tune of "The Times They Are a Changing'" and repeat 20 times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Has anybody else noticed the empty retail stores, restaurants and general gloom and doom on the street? How about the negative attitudes? Go out and spend your money!! Go out to eat. Give your waitperson a 20% tip!! Treat the person behind you at Starbucks to coffee. Let's go, let's do it!! Let's get out of the funk. Please recite this to the tune of "The Times They Are a Changing'" and repeat 20 times. You sound like your hurtin' JT. Sorry to put you on the spot but , I will ask the question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Action Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 JT is right! NOT spending money is killing the economy. How the hell do you think we all make a living? I'm certainly going to do my part within my means. As long as it doesn't interfere with my Zep boot collecting , of course.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 JT is right! NOT spending money is killing the economy. How the hell do you think we all make a living? I'm certainly going to do my part within my means. As long as it doesn't interfere with my Zep boot collecting , of course.... Agreed, I just thought he sounded down. Sorry JT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Action Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Agreed, I just thought he sounded down. Sorry JT That reply really wasn't aimed at you, bro. Jus' sayin'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 That reply really wasn't aimed at you, bro. Jus' sayin'... No worries and I do agree with both of you. It's the right way to be IMHO. People tend to look way too far into the future. Christ, I'm happy to just be around let alone worry about what may or might come. We do have control of this and it's just the negative mind set that we have to resist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Action Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 No worries and I do agree with both of you. It's the right way to be IMHO. People tend to look way too far into the future. Christ, I'm happy to just be around let alone worry about what may or might come. We do have control of this and it's just the negative mind set that we have to resist AMEN, BROTHER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 AMEN, BROTHER! And an " Old Speckled Hen " to you too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spats Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 JT is right! NOT spending money is killing the economy. How the hell do you think we all make a living? I'm certainly going to do my part within my means. As long as it doesn't interfere with my Zep boot collecting , of course.... You are telling people to go out and spend money???? Just direct that at the rich. People in general can't be in that bad shape. The Bond film made 70 million over the weekend and that madagasgar cartoon has made god knows how much. People don't seem to mind spending on movies even with the economy the way it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Action Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Speaking of impending doom... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spats Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Has anybody else noticed the empty retail stores, restaurants and general gloom and doom on the street? How about the negative attitudes? Go out and spend your money!! Go out to eat. Give your waitperson a 20% tip!! Treat the person behind you at Starbucks to coffee. Let's go, let's do it!! Let's get out of the funk. Please recite this to the tune of "The Times They Are a Changing'" and repeat 20 times. Waiters and waitresses don't deserve that big a tip. They don't do THAT much for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Action Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Waiters and waitresses don't deserve that big a tip. They don't do THAT much for you. No wonder you can't get laid. It's all about YOU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Waiters and waitresses don't deserve that big a tip. They don't do THAT much for you. You have obviously never waited tables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Action Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 You have obviously never waited tables. Clearly. Just think of all the work, combined with all the shit they have to take from rude assholes...yeah, I'd say they deserve every bit of that 20% as long as they do a good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennyLane Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 According to the Mayan Calendar is 12/21/2012 at 11:11 AM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstickbonzo Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I'm certainly still helping the alcohol/liquor companies, the tobacco companies and the oil companies on a regular basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Waiters and waitresses don't deserve that big a tip. They don't do THAT much for you. Oh, give it a rest. I, as I'm sure many here have, worked in restraunts as a teenage part time job and let me tell ya, having to put up with snot bag customers was the worst. Dumping a plate on someones head was a dream I used to have. It's honest work and if you get good service, then tip them. They don't make a huge hourly wage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzldoc Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Waiters and waitresses don't deserve that big a tip. They don't do THAT much for you. Remember to tip well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Remember to tip well Fucking brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennyLane Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Remember to tip well In my former life, I was a waitress at a sports bar and also a bartender part time Made a lot of cash back in the day. Didn't have to claim them as income. Tips are always welcome and that's why I tip even if the service is bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I'm certainly going to do my part within my means. As long as it doesn't interfere with my Zep boot collecting , of course.... At least you know what your priorities are. I'm with you 100% on this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUCK'EYE' DOC Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I did my share of spending this past weekend: Saw the Bond movie on Friday tickets for four $36 Dinner Friday for four $65 Full tank of gas to drive to Cleveland and back $45 Dinner for two $50 with $10 tip Hotel bill for one night $200 Tickets to Les Paul Tribute concert $70 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Admission tickets for two $42 Items bought at the RRHF $165 Taxi ride to Les Paul concert $5 with $5 tip to cab driver Tips for hotel doorman, valet, coat check girl $20 The economy in Cleveland is depressed due to the National City Bank's financial troubles. Their headquarters are in Cleveland. I believe in big tips to people who are working to serve us as this is their main source of income. And especially these people in Cleveland are having hard times and they need this money. You should have seen the grateful look on that cabbie's face when I gave him $10 for a $5 fare. The trip from the hotel to the concert was an easy walking distance, only a few blocks but it was pouring down rain and cold. The hotel doorman went out in the rain to flag down the taxi and I thought that he deserved a good tip. I just feel like rewarding people and feel that these tips are money that is well spent. On the other hand, I will just leave a paltry tip for poor service in the hopes that it gives the signal that the person needs to improve their service and maybe the next patron after me will get better service from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennyLane Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 You have obviously never waited tables. Virginia, You have no idea! It's tough out there. I was a waitress in my late teens and then in my early twenties while going to college. Lifting the heavy trays loaded with food. My favorite moment was tripping and a tray full of pina coladas spilled on a table with guests. Not a good night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Virginia, You have no idea! It's tough out there. I was a waitress in my late teens and then in my early twenties while going to college. Lifting the heavy trays loaded with food. My favorite moment was tripping and a tray full of pina coladas spilled on a table with guests. Not a good night. I guess you could say that wasn't a stellar moment for you. Did they leave a tip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabe Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I'm certainly still helping the alcohol/liquor companies, the tobacco companies and the oil companies on a regular basis. I'm with you on all counts minus big tobacco.I've done more than my fair share to help repave Wall Street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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