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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 ?
Appliance delivery & set up ?
Moving men ?
Coffee shop counter service ?
Extra Credit Question:
When was the last time the power went out at your home ?
When this happens do you use flashlights or candles ?
Bonus Question:
How many hours of daylight do you have each day ?
Just for Fun:
On this "First day of Summer" - what is your expected high temperature ?
Is there one "souvenir" you always buy when on a trip ?
Who was the last person you shared a handshake with ?
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
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
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 ?
Appliance delivery & set up ?
Moving men ?
Coffee shop counter service ?
Extra Credit Question:
When was the last time the power went out at your home ? A few months
When this happens do you use flashlights or candles ? Both
Bonus Question:
How many hours of daylight do you have each day ?
Just for Fun:
On this "First day of Summer" - what is your expected high temperature ? 92°
Is there one "souvenir" you always buy when on a trip ? Picture Post Cards
Who was the last person you shared a handshake with ? My Dr.
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
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 DayWell stocked with fresh GA peaches and cream
First Day of Summer Really, Mine was several weeks back
Dr. Pepper Day
Go Skateboarding Day
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 ? 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 ? Probably a year ago
When this happens do you use flashlights or candles ?
Bonus Question:
How many hours of daylight do you have each day ? about 16
Just for Fun:
On this "First day of Summer" - what is your expected high temperature ? 80's
Is there one "souvenir" you always buy when on a trip ? no
Who was the last person you shared a handshake with ? new co worker
Is it customary in your area to tip for the following:
Furniture delivery ? no
Appliance delivery & set up ? no
Moving men ? yes
Coffee shop counter service ? yes
When was the last time the power went out at your home ? last week briefly
When this happens do you use flashlights or candles ? wasn't out that long but i'd use flashlights
How many hours of daylight do you have each day ? pretty many and i'm loving it
On this "First day of Summer" - what is your expected high temperature ? 84
Is there one "souvenir" you always buy when on a trip ? no, except i always buy postcards to keep and often buy a magnet - don't think i did in hawaii though.
Who was the last person you shared a handshake with ? the guy fixing our doors
Today in History: 1768 - 1st U.S. bachelor of medicine degree, Dr. John Archer hooray for modern medicine! 1857 - In Waco, Texas, a young pharmacist called Charles Alderton invented the soft drink "Dr Pepper" yum 1879 - F. W. Woolworth opens 1st store just talked about woolworth last night - aren't they all closed now? 1893 - 1st Ferris wheel premieres at Chicago's Columbian Exposition fun 1948 - 33 1/3 RPM LP record introduced (DR Peter Goldmark-Columbia Records) spin it baby! 1975 - "Jaws" by Steven Spielberg opens we're gonna need a bigger boat! 1978 - Andrew Lloyd Webber and Rice's musical "Evita," premiers in London ugh can't stand him
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 ?
Well since we have never had furniture, appliances, or moving men really can't answer to those. Coffee shop counter, none of those either unless you consider Casey's or Cubbys (convience stores), but always tip the waitress at the coffee shop who waits on us.
Extra Credit Question:
When was the last time the power went out at your home ?
2 days ago due to flooding
When this happens do you use flashlights or candles ?
Neither, we use oil lamps.
Bonus Question:
How many hours of daylight do you have each day ?
15.5 hours
Just for Fun:
On this "First day of Summer" - what is your expected high temperature ?
89
Is there one "souvenir" you always buy when on a trip ?
Not really, wife usually will get a t-shirt or something.
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 ?
It hasn't since I've been here but it almost did during a thunderstorm the other day
When this happens do you use flashlights or candles ?
both
Bonus Question:
How many hours of daylight do you have each day ?
about 15
Just for Fun:
On this "First day of Summer" - what is your expected high temperature ?
Expected high is 96
Is there one "souvenir" you always buy when on a trip ?
Not anymore but I used to buy shot glasses
Who was the last person you shared a handshake with ?
The brother of a friend
Today is:
National Peaches and Cream Day........wish that described my skin
First Day of Summer.........................and it's gonna be a hot one
Dr. Pepper Day................................diet Dr. Pepper for me
Go Skateboarding Day......................nope, not for me...too clumsy
Baby Boomer's Recognition Day..........I barely fit in that category
World Handshake Day.......................where's the hand sanitizer?
Daylight Appreciation Day..................
Last edited by Ilene Wright; 06-21-2010 at 06:35 AM..
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 usually, although I would make an exception if they went out of their way to do something extra, like hauling the old whatever off to the dumpster. Appliance delivery & set up? Same as above. Moving people? Yes, definitely. Coffee shop counter service? Yes, always.
Extra Credit Question:
When was the last time the power went out at your home?
I think it was last summer during a thunderstorm, but I'm not entirely sure.
When this happens do you use flashlights or candles?
Not when it happens while I'm at work!
Bonus Question:
How many hours of daylight do you have each day?
The sun rose at 5:18 this morning, and will set at 8:40 this evening, so we'll have 15 hour and 32 minutes of daylight today.
Just for Fun:
On this "First day of Summer" - what is your expected high temperature?
We're expecting a high of 83 degrees with occasional thunderstorms.
Is there one "souvenir" you always buy when on a trip?
Nope, I'm actively trying to reduce the amount of stuff in this house, and that means no more hauling useless tchotchkes home with me from everywhere I go.
Who was the last person you shared a handshake with?
Our daughter introduced us to some of the faculty who were present at her commencement ceremony on Friday, and we shook hands with them.
yikes not sure if I made it back from my bosses house in time to still edit
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 , but we do
Appliance delivery & set up ? No but ^^
Moving men ? No lol I sound like a broken record but we do
Coffee shop counter service ? yes
Extra Credit Question:
When was the last time the power went out at your home ?
A few months ago just for a few minutes
When this happens do you use flashlights or candles ?
Both
Bonus Question:
How many hours of daylight do you have each day ? 14 hours hey how come you folks up north have more daylight than we do
Just for Fun:
On this "First day of Summer" - what is your expected high temperature ? 92 with a 60% chance of rain haha lets see about that
Is there one "souvenir" you always buy when on a trip ?
Christmas ornament
Who was the last person you shared a handshake with ?
Hmm I really can't remember maybe the Dr 10 days ago
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 ?
Don't know. Have not had anything delivered lately.
Extra Credit Question:
When was the last time the power went out at your home ? The lights flicker frequently during storms but the last time they went off and stayed off was about 3 years ago when we had a bad ice storm and I had no power for about 36 hours.
When this happens do you use flashlights or candles ? Oil lamp - have a couple of them.
Bonus Question:
How many hours of daylight do you have each day ? About 16 right now.
Just for Fun:
On this "First day of Summer" - what is your expected high temperature ? 90
Is there one "souvenir" you always buy when on a trip ? No
Who was the last person you shared a handshake with ? DIL's aunt visiting from AK
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 soft drink 1879 - F. W. Woolworth opens 1st store 1893 - 1st Ferris wheel premieres at Chicago's Columbian Exposition my favorite carnival ride. 1948 - 33 1/3 RPM LP record introduced (DR Peter Goldmark-Columbia Records) 1975 - "Jaws" by Steven Spielberg opens have never seen it - don't like "monster movies" 1978 - Andrew Lloyd Webber and Rice's musical "Evita," premiers in London I have the disco version of Evita - a rare recording and a great aerobics record. Goes 45 minutes non-stop.
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
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 ?
Appliance delivery & set up?
Moving men? We have always given a tip in this case, but we have big and heavy furniture also. Coffee shop counter service? I make my own coffee most the time, but if in a coffee shop I do tip.
Extra Credit Question:
When was the last time the power went out at your home? Last week for two hours on a 90 degree plus day.
When this happens do you use flashlights or candles ? We have flashlights, and being from the coast are experienced with power outages.
Bonus Question:
How many hours of daylight do you have each day ? Last week I think it was around 14 hours, I have enough light to let the dogs out at 6:15, and it is still light at 8:00 PM.
Just for Fun:
On this "First day of Summer" - what is your expected high temperature ? 97 F
Is there one "souvenir" you always buy when on a trip ? No it is just what catches my eye.
Who was the last person you shared a handshake with ? An officer of a company we are doing business with.
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
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: Check your insurance first
Baby Boomer's Recognition Day: I checked today, and I still recognize myself.
World Handshake Day: I read it is a good way to spread germs.
Daylight Appreciation Day: I like the longer days, and can live with the heat. Mrs. Cncracer had rather have shorter days, and cooler weather.
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