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Good morning everyone
Happy Monday
Happy first day of summer
Though from what I have seen it seems like "summer temps" have been visiting many of the QOTD family for awhile already
Today's Question(s):
This subject came up at dinner the other night, so I thought it would be interesting to see what is done in different parts of the country
Is it customary in your area to tip for the following:
Furniture delivery ?Yes
Appliance delivery & set up ? Yes
Moving men ?Yes
Coffee shop counter service ? Yes
Extra Credit Question:
When was the last time the power went out at your home ? A couple of months ago but not for long.
When this happens do you use flashlights or candles ? We keep both handy.
Bonus Question:
How many hours of daylight do you have each day ?I don't know,around 15.
Just for Fun:
On this "First day of Summer" - what is your expected high temperature?It depends what weather station you listen to..one is reporting 89 and the other is reporting 91 degrees.
Is there one "souvenir" you always buy when on a trip ?I haven't been anywhere far lately to buy a souvenir but a mug or t-shirt would be what I would purchase.
Who was the last person you shared a handshake with ? My husband's boss.
Today in History: 1768 - 1st U.S. bachelor of medicine degree, Dr. John Archer 1857 - In Waco, Texas, a young pharmacist called Charles Alderton invented the soft drink "Dr Pepper" 1879 - F. W. Woolworth opens 1st store 1893 - 1st Ferris wheel premieres at Chicago's Columbian Exposition 1948 - 33 1/3 RPM LP record introduced (DR Peter Goldmark-Columbia Records) 1975 - "Jaws" by Steven Spielberg opens 1978 - Andrew Lloyd Webber and Rice's musical "Evita," premiers in London - "Don't Cry For Me Argentina".
Word of the Day: tutelary \TOO-tuh-lair-ee; TYOO-\ , adjective:
Having the guardianship or charge of protecting a person or a thing;
Today is:
National Peaches and Cream Day
First Day of Summer
Dr. Pepper Day
Go Skateboarding Day - LOL..No Way!
Baby Boomer's Recognition Day
World Handshake Day
Daylight Appreciation Day
Today's Question(s):
This subject came up at dinner the other night, so I thought it would be interesting to see what is done in different parts of the country
Is it customary in your area to tip for the following:
Furniture delivery ? No.
Appliance delivery & set up ? No.
Moving men ? No.
Coffee shop counter service ? Yes.
Extra Credit Question:
When was the last time the power went out at your home ? Have no idea, long time ago.
When this happens do you use flashlights or candles ? Always flashlights.
Bonus Question:
How many hours of daylight do you have each day ? Depends, usually sun-up to sun-down, unless it rains or is a cloudy day. Otherwise about 14.
Just for Fun:
On this "First day of Summer" - what is your expected high temperature ? 81F here, 105F there.
Is there one "souvenir" you always buy when on a trip ? Hat pin.
Who was the last person you shared a handshake with ? Some salesman.
The last persons I shared a handshake with was a couple of Marines. One was hot and the other was not. I don't buy souvenirs, it's been summer weather in my neck of the woods for months now and yes the temps r high and we have about 12-14 hours of daylight. The lights went out at may house last week, but it was during the day. If they go out at night I use candles. In my area the custom for furniture, appliance delivery movers and counter service at the local coffee shop all depends on one's preference. I prefer the convenience of service every time... Well aLLyaLL have a beautiful day .
No summer temperatures over here yet but I'm expecting a hot weekend
Today's Question(s):
This subject came up at dinner the other night, so I thought it would be interesting to see what is done in different parts of the country
Is it customary in your area to tip for the following:
Furniture delivery ?
Appliance delivery & set up ?
Moving men ?
Coffee shop counter service ?
No to all of the above.
Extra Credit Question:
When was the last time the power went out at your home ? Can't remember.
When this happens do you use flashlights or candles? Candles, I'm all romantic even when the power is out
Bonus Question:
How many hours of daylight do you have each day ? 14.5 hrs at the moment.
Just for Fun:
On this "First day of Summer" - what is your expected high temperature ? Brrr, only 61°
Is there one "souvenir" you always buy when on a trip ? I usually buy bookmarks for my mom and myself and get something delicious from the region we visit.
Who was the last person you shared a handshake with? My boss this morning.
Dr. Pepper was invented today. I'm a pepper, you're a pepper, wouldn't you like to be a pepper too?
Today's Question(s):
This subject came up at dinner the other night, so I thought it would be interesting to see what is done in different parts of the country
Is it customary in your area to tip for the following:
Furniture delivery ?
Appliance delivery & set up ?
Moving men ?
Coffee shop counter service ?
I wouldn't know. The last time I moved, we did it ourselves with a U-Haul. Last time I bought an appliance, I brought it home myself. The last time I went to a coffee shop was years ago, unless you count standing in line at Caribou Coffee. I'm not going to tip someone when I had to stand in line.
Extra Credit Question:
When was the last time the power went out at your home ?
The blizzards last winter.
When this happens do you use flashlights or candles ?
Both.
Bonus Question:
How many hours of daylight do you have each day ?
No matter how much it is, I can always use a little more.
Just for Fun:
On this "First day of Summer" - what is your expected high temperature ?
We're hitting the upper 80's today.
Is there one "souvenir" you always buy when on a trip ?
Coffee cup.
Who was the last person you shared a handshake with ?
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Some new people who came to our neighborhood BBQ yesterday.
Today's Question(s): This subject came up at dinner the other night, so I thought it would be interesting to see what is done in different parts of the country
Is it customary in your area to tip for the following:
Furniture delivery ? Appliance delivery & set up ? Moving men ? Coffee shop counter service ?
I have no clue what's "customary" where I live. I don't think Miami has a uniting set of customs, there are just too many different nationalities here. I did tip the guy who installed our new dishwasher a couple years ago and will drop the coins from my coffee change into the tip jar.
Extra Credit Question:
When was the last time the power went out at your home ? Hurricane Wilma
When this happens do you use flashlights or candles ? Flashlights
Bonus Question:
How many hours of daylight do you have each day ? You know, I never gave this any thought. Probably about 12-13. Since we're far south, there's not as dramatic a fluctuation in the amount of daylight as there would be in, say, Montana.
Just for Fun:
On this "First day of Summer" - what is your expected high temperature ? High 89, low 81, 70% humidity. Yuck.
Is there one "souvenir" you always buy when on a trip ? Fridge magnets. They take up very little space and they make great gifts.
Who was the last person you shared a handshake with ? A speaker from the University of Rhode Island who came to the university to give a lecture.
Today's Question(s):
This subject came up at dinner the other night, so I thought it would be interesting to see what is done in different parts of the country
Is it customary in your area to tip for the following: no Furniture delivery ? I do Appliance delivery & set up ? yes I do
Moving men ? always
Coffee shop counter service ? everytime
Extra Credit Question:
When was the last time the power went out at your home ? lucky never
When this happens do you use flashlights or candles ?
Bonus Question:
How many hours of daylight do you have each day ? depends on the season right now prolly 15
Just for Fun:
On this "First day of Summer" - what is your expected high temperature ? 97 been mid 90's for three weeks now
Is there one "souvenir" you always buy when on a trip ? hat
Who was the last person you shared a handshake with ? The winner of a poker tournament Sat night.
Today's Question(s): This subject came up at dinner the other night, so I thought it would be interesting to see what is done in different parts of the country
Is it customary in your area to tip for the following:
Furniture delivery ? Appliance delivery & set up ? Moving men ? Coffee shop counter service ? I'm not entirely sure what is customary. However, I only tip moving men. The others do not get tips.
Extra Credit Question:
When was the last time the power went out at your home ? I think it was in September. It stayed out for about 2 hours.
When this happens do you use flashlights or candles ? I always have those handy.
Bonus Question:
How many hours of daylight do you have each day ? I haven't a clue.
Just for Fun:
On this "First day of Summer" - what is your expected high temperature ? mid 90s
Is there one "souvenir" you always buy when on a trip ? Not really
Who was the last person you shared a handshake with ? Someone at church yesterday.
Today's Question(s): This subject came up at dinner the other night, so I thought it would be interesting to see what is done in different parts of the country
Is it customary in your area to tip for the following:
Furniture delivery ? Not that I'm aware of
Appliance delivery & set up ? Same as above
Moving men ? I have tipped them.
Coffee shop counter service ? Absolutely
Extra Credit Question:
When was the last time the power went out at your home ? It's been about 6 months ago
When this happens do you use flashlights or candles ? I use both. I also use a lantern so that I can read.
Bonus Question:
How many hours of daylight do you have each day ? About 14 this time of year.
Just for Fun:
On this "First day of Summer" - what is your expected high temperature ? 101°
Is there one "souvenir" you always buy when on a trip ? Yes. A magnet.
Who was the last person you shared a handshake with ? My mother's doctor
Today in History: 1768 - 1st U.S. bachelor of medicine degree, Dr. John Archer 1857 - In Waco, Texas, a young pharmacist called Charles Alderton invented the soft drink "Dr Pepper" My favorite drink. Thank you, Charles. : ) 1879 - F. W. Woolworth opens 1st store Bless the old Five and Dime stores. 1893 - 1st Ferris wheel premieres at Chicago's Columbian Exposition 1948 - 33 1/3 RPM LP record introduced (DR Peter Goldmark-Columbia Records) I had a lot of these back in the day. 1975 - "Jaws" by Steven Spielberg opens I have the entire series. The first one scared the daylights out of me. 1978 - Andrew Lloyd Webber and Rice's musical "Evita," premiers in London
I saw this on Broadway with the great Mandy Patinkin and Patti LuPone. My two friends went to sleep during the performance but I was energized by it. What a wonderful experience. "Don't cry for me, Argentina."
Word of the Day: tutelary \TOO-tuh-lair-ee; TYOO-\ , adjective:
Having the guardianship or charge of protecting a person or a thing;
Today is:
National Peaches and Cream Day Makeup on sale.
First Day of Summer It's already way too hot. 101 today.
Dr. Pepper Day Yippee!! The very best is found in Dublin, TX where it is still made with pure cane sugar.
Go Skateboarding Day Guard your teeth.
Baby Boomer's Recognition Day I love us!
World Handshake Day More handshakes might lead to peace. Please.
Daylight Appreciation Day I remember driving to work in the dark. Not fun.
Is it customary in your area to tip for the following:
Furniture delivery ? If I paid the $30 fee for delivery.....I don't tip....unless the guys do something above and beyond the delivery. Appliance delivery & set up ?
When we moved here and bought a house and purchased all the appliances at one time, at a family owned business.....I didnt tip....the guys who set it up were family members or long long time employees.....it was at a time business was bad.....I really think they didnt expect it...as their prices were a bit above the outlet stores and they advertised SERVICE....as the specialty of the store.
Moving men ?
I tipped the cross country moving men.
Coffee shop counter service ?
I put a small tip in the jar at the coffee place if they have one out.
Extra Credit Question:
When was the last time the power went out at your home ?
This past winter in a snow storm that brought power lines down.....power goes out pretty frequently around here......4 or 5 times a year.
When this happens do you use flashlights or candles ? Oil lamps, candles and one flashlight to find them. We have a gas fireplace that also makes the family room cozy.
Just for Fun:
On this "First day of Summer" - what is your expected high temperature ?
84 degrees...bright sunshine.
Is there one "souvenir" you always buy when on a trip ?
No...we don't buy shot glasses or spoons or those type of collectables.....when we are in Japan we do tend to buy some Nekko (lucky cats)....if we see something unique.
Who was the last person you shared a handshake with ?
Yesterday at church I shook hands with the minister and about 10 other people.
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and get something delicious from the region we visit.
depends on the season right now prolly 15 
