Every day cynicism

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

The version I always heard was if a cashier's or bank teller's cash drawer had a significant shortfall it came out of their pocket.
I recall posters at a nearby grocery years ago reminding cashiers to "Check the BOB"-Bottom of Basket for bulk items.
I stopped at one locally owned department store (what a quaint concept!) for some work clothes a few months ago, the cashier tallied my order-I told her the priced sounded 1970s. Never did figure out the mistake, but she voided that one. At a now closed supermarket I bought some A-Treat sodas, the price seemed too low, took it to the manager, he said that's what the computer said.
I carry lots of change. At my regular McDonald's my usual order is $9-35, I give the cashier $10.35, figure it makes it easier for them.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

What gets my goat is when they call me "Honey" or just "Hon" which implies that I'm just an old goat with the probable intellect of a child... I'm not. I'm an old fart who still has all his marbles. John

I had a waitress call me Hon yesterday. I've never been called Hon or Honey by anybody younger than 45-50, this waitress was maybe 22! I assume she learned it from her mother.

Ivan

 

[ACORN]

Chubbo—you did not realize back in the 40's or me in the 70's that we were cutting edge sports physiologist/kesiologist's. Dill pickles and their juice are all the rage now in sports performance to prevent muscle cramps and maintain electrolytes. I have seen the juice and pickles being used on sidelines from the NFL to Pop Warner.

At one time Sonic drive in restaurants had pickle juice slushes.

 

[Autonomous]

A few years back I pumped about 40 gallons of gas into my boat. Something was wrong with the pump, and it only showed a fraction of the gas pumped. Went in and informed them of the issue. No one else had reported it, I'll bet the station lost a lot of money that day.

 

[ameridaddy]

Thank goodness we all have moments that restore our faith in the humanity of our fellow travelers on this journey through life.
About 18-20 years ago, my wife and I were enjoying the Nordic Museum in Stockholm, and when I asked her for the time, her watch was gone.
I was crestfallen because it was an expensive watch, an anniversary present from me to her many years before. I was sure it was gone forever, but our Swedish exchange student daughter told us Swedes were honest people, not to worry. Sure enough, when we went to the ticket office and inquired, there it was. Someone found it on the floor and turned it in.
It's almost worth the hurt of losing something valuable just to enjoy the realization that there are good people out there when all turns out well.

 

[tops]

I have heard that vinegar will stop cramps. I have never heard that cucumbers or anything else in dill pickles helps with cramps. Larry

 

[Beemerguy53]

I had a waitress call me Hon yesterday. I've never been called Hon or Honey by anybody younger than 45-50, this waitress was maybe 22! I assume she learned it from her mother.

Ivan

"Hon" is a local colloquialism here in Maryland...you hear it all the time. There is a HonFest in Baltimore every year, and one of the signs welcoming you to the city is regularly altered with our favorite local three letter word...

Welcome to Baltimore, Hon! – Language in Baltimore

 

[Rustyt1953]

I am a pickled anything fan.

From the Cleveland Clinic:

Pickle juice contains probiotics
Naturally fermented pickles — and their juice — contain helpful microorganisms called probiotics. Probiotics are live, microscopic bacteria and yeasts that you can also find in:

Kimchi.
Miso.
Sauerkraut.
Yogurt.

Your gut contains many bacteria species that are beneficial for metabolism, overall health, digestion and fighting sicknesses. They're also linked to less anxiety, depression and better mood."

Probiotics can help keep your good gut bacteria in balance. People eat probiotics for these benefits, especially to aid digestion.

To get these benefits, try eating a pickle a day. But keep in mind that everybody tolerates probiotics differently. So if you're drinking pickle juice for the probiotics, start with a small amount. And don't drink so much that you overdo it on the sodium.

 

[Beemerguy53]

...At my regular McDonald's my usual order is $9-35, I give the cashier $10.35, figure it makes it easier for them.

About 10 years ago at my local McDonald's, I ordered a large soda and was significantly undercharged. When I pointed out the mistake to the cashier, she explained that she'd given me the "senior discount"...

 

[Kevin J.]

^^^ I hate that. But I take it anyway

 

[Kevin J.]

I am a pickled anything fan.

From the Cleveland Clinic:


Kimchi.

Sauerkraut.

More of a Mayo Clinic guy .

But being more German than bratwurst and married to a home grown Korean girl that I "kidnapped" I fully agree with the prescription.

 

[Golddollar]

I had a waitress call me Hon yesterday. I've never been called Hon or Honey by anybody younger than 45-50, this waitress was maybe 22! I assume she learned it from her mother.

Ivan

I hear it from waitresses and barmaids all the time. They'll get no complaint from me.

 

[PALADIN85020]

Bread crumbs and pickle juice -

Years ago we had a dog named Nikki - a midsize mongrel mix who was not especially smart in comparison to the other 3 dogs we had at the time. It's always been our practice, right or not, that we will let a dog lick our plates if there is anything left on them. We laughingly call it "pre-wash."

Well, we had just finished a lunch which consisted of sandwiches and pickles. I offered my plate to Nikki and she eagerly approached it. Then she got a startled look on her face and turned and looked at me disdainfully.

In my mind I could hear her exclaim "BREAD CRUMBS AND PICKLE JUICE?"

She turned up her nose at this "treat," walked away and then looked back at me with that same facial expression.

That episode has been a family recollection oft repeated...

John

 

[Protocall_Design]

I had a golden retriever named Daisy Mae. Best dog ever, and smart, too, she knew about 50 words and phrases. She would eat almost any kind of food, like most dogs.

One day we were at McDonald's and I got a 1/4 pounder, fries and a drink. I offered her a French fry. She smelled it and turned her head away. Same thing with a bite of the sandwich. I never ate at McD's again after that day.

 

[Autonomous]

I have heard that vinegar will stop cramps. I have never heard that cucumbers or anything else in dill pickles helps with cramps. Larry

Mustard helps some people with cramps too.