Today I Learned - Page 30

Griff · 05-16-2017, 06:48 AM

Today I learned that Ben Sasse is a really thoughtful dude whose conservatism seems to be based in preserving the good but is caring enough to look at modern problems with fresh eyes. I remember Republicans like this...

Pamela · 05-22-2017, 06:08 PM

Today I learned NOT to chase the black with white stripes.

- Bongo the stinky boxer

monster · 05-22-2017, 06:10 PM

....I bet he didn't learn, though.....

Gravdigr · 05-23-2017, 02:50 PM

My buddy's dog jumped up one night when we were sitting around the fire, and growled, then took off into the night. About three or four minutes later, in the field across the road, we heard her bark twice, mean-like, then she yelped.

A few minutes later we smelled the skunk that had sprayed her, and then she came up. Reeking.

Buddy hollered "Ginger! No! Get away!" before she got very close to us. That dog literally tucked her tail between her legs and went to the barn, while looking over her shoulder at us.

She stank for a month.

Gravdigr · 05-23-2017, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pamela

Today I learned NOT to chase the black with white stripes.

- Bongo the stinky boxer

Tomato juice/sauce bath.

Then wash off the tomato juice/sauce.

Pamela · 05-23-2017, 08:03 PM

I know about that. Junior got a skunk cornered under the porch once.

Now, just try that when you live in a semi and haven't laid eyes on a tub in a month of Sundays.

xoxoxoBruce · 05-23-2017, 10:54 PM

I know that works, and my dad buried my clothes.

xoxoxoBruce · 05-24-2017, 11:34 PM

The waitress brought the bill on a mini-clipboard and the total was $39.xx so I put three $20 under the clip and she came back and took it away. I assumed she would realize it was a tip.
We were engrossed is conversation when the waitress is suddenly standing there with the mini-clipboard with money on it. I waved her off but noticed the top of the money was a $1.
I questioned my companion why would she change the $20 and was informed that is standard procedure to bring back change, even an obvious overpayment, in smaller bills in hopes of getting a tip.
It was one of those forehead slapping moments. Evidently everybody in the fucking world was aware of this protocol except me.

glatt · 05-25-2017, 07:36 AM

I think there are many people who would do exactly what you did, but with the intention of leaving a $6 tip, and they want change back from the $20. Actually, I know one guy who would find a way to convince himself that a $5 tip is generous.

xoxoxoBruce · 05-25-2017, 10:31 AM

Yes, that's what I learned yesterday. Seems everybody knew the system but me. I suppose if she hadn't brought it back without me explicitly telling her not to she could be accused of theft or at least been hassled. My dining companion couldn't understand why I always over tip, unless they earned a lesser amount. Then one day a guy at her business gave her a $35 tip for a repair on a long leather duster that was particularly difficult. Her customers never tip. She said that $35 wasn't going to change her budget but made her warm and fuzzy for two days. That's exactly the point.

sexobon · 05-29-2017, 09:31 PM

One may put a popsicle in a glass of champagne to celebrate Memorial Day.

xoxoxoBruce · 05-29-2017, 09:59 PM

2000 people tweeted she shouldn't fuck around on Memorial day while they BBQ, get drunk, while having lust in their hearts for the neighbor. They want her to show more support for the armed forces.
Hello... Memorial day is not about support for the armed forces. It's not about thanking vets for their service. It's about honoring those that had their lives taken from them by stupid governments quarreling. WW II in defense of the nation... WW I, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, etc, not so much.

[/rant]

Gravdigr · 05-30-2017, 01:35 PM

Today I learned about Pearl Hart, a female outlaw of the semi-Old West. She committed one of the last documented stagecoach robberies in America.

In learning about Ms. Hart, I also learned the words demimonde, and demimondaine.

sexobon · 06-04-2017, 08:59 PM

Today I learned that Brits use a brand name as a generic term for PA system. I looked up its history in Wikipedia.

monster · 06-04-2017, 09:11 PM

never even occurred to me it was a Brand Name -but I don't use it. I've forgotten if I ever used to. I think I just said "loud speakers" ...but I know what it means and wouldn't bat an eyelid if I heard it used

05-16-2017, 06:48 AM	#436
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Today I learned that Ben Sasse is a really thoughtful dude whose conservatism seems to be based in preserving the good but is caring enough to look at modern problems with fresh eyes. I remember Republicans like this... __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

05-22-2017, 06:10 PM	#438
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	....I bet he didn't learn, though..... __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

05-23-2017, 02:50 PM	#439
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	My buddy's dog jumped up one night when we were sitting around the fire, and growled, then took off into the night. About three or four minutes later, in the field across the road, we heard her bark twice, mean-like, then she yelped. A few minutes later we smelled the skunk that had sprayed her, and then she came up. Reeking. Buddy hollered "Ginger! No! Get away!" before she got very close to us. That dog literally tucked her tail between her legs and went to the barn, while looking over her shoulder at us. She stank for a month. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

05-23-2017, 10:54 PM	#442
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I know that works, and my dad buried my clothes. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

05-24-2017, 11:34 PM	#443
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	The waitress brought the bill on a mini-clipboard and the total was $39.xx so I put three $20 under the clip and she came back and took it away. I assumed she would realize it was a tip. We were engrossed is conversation when the waitress is suddenly standing there with the mini-clipboard with money on it. I waved her off but noticed the top of the money was a $1. I questioned my companion why would she change the $20 and was informed that is standard procedure to bring back change, even an obvious overpayment, in smaller bills in hopes of getting a tip. It was one of those forehead slapping moments. Evidently everybody in the fucking world was aware of this protocol except me. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

05-22-2017, 06:08 PM	#437
Pamela Deplorable Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 767	Today I learned NOT to chase the black with white stripes. - Bongo the stinky boxer

05-23-2017, 08:03 PM	#441
Pamela Deplorable Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 767	I know about that. Junior got a skunk cornered under the porch once. Now, just try that when you live in a semi and haven't laid eyes on a tub in a month of Sundays.

05-25-2017, 07:36 AM	#444
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I think there are many people who would do exactly what you did, but with the intention of leaving a $6 tip, and they want change back from the $20. Actually, I know one guy who would find a way to convince himself that a $5 tip is generous.

05-25-2017, 10:31 AM	#445
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Yes, that's what I learned yesterday. Seems everybody knew the system but me. I suppose if she hadn't brought it back without me explicitly telling her not to she could be accused of theft or at least been hassled. My dining companion couldn't understand why I always over tip, unless they earned a lesser amount. Then one day a guy at her business gave her a $35 tip for a repair on a long leather duster that was particularly difficult. Her customers never tip. She said that $35 wasn't going to change her budget but made her warm and fuzzy for two days. That's exactly the point. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

05-29-2017, 09:31 PM	#446
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	One may put a popsicle in a glass of champagne to celebrate Memorial Day.

05-29-2017, 09:59 PM	#447
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	2000 people tweeted she shouldn't fuck around on Memorial day while they BBQ, get drunk, while having lust in their hearts for the neighbor. They want her to show more support for the armed forces. Hello... Memorial day is not about support for the armed forces. It's not about thanking vets for their service. It's about honoring those that had their lives taken from them by stupid governments quarreling. WW II in defense of the nation... WW I, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, etc, not so much. [/rant] __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

05-30-2017, 01:35 PM	#448
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Today I learned about Pearl Hart, a female outlaw of the semi-Old West. She committed one of the last documented stagecoach robberies in America. In learning about Ms. Hart, I also learned the words demimonde, and demimondaine. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

06-04-2017, 08:59 PM	#449
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	Today I learned that Brits use a brand name as a generic term for PA system. I looked up its history in Wikipedia.

06-04-2017, 09:11 PM	#450
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	never even occurred to me it was a Brand Name -but I don't use it. I've forgotten if I ever used to. I think I just said "loud speakers" ...but I know what it means and wouldn't bat an eyelid if I heard it used __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

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