Random Thoughts 2

[Sundrop]

Just a random poll for those who care to answer.

Are you a rocking chair person? Do you like to sit on your patio and rock? When you walk into a room and you have a choice of chairs, if one is a rocking chair, would you choose it?

There are rocking chair people in this world and those who aren't. I'm curious how many rocking chair people we have here.

I think I might be a closet rocking chair person. Sometimes, I catch myself sitting on the porch and rocking, but I don't own a rocking chair.
Then, I think to myself that this is how it's gonna be for me at the retirement home. Only difference will be a little drool trickling from the corner of my lower lip, and I'll be drinking from a blinged out sippy cup........

 

[Dana Jean]

I think I might be a closet rocking chair person. Sometimes, I catch myself sitting on the porch and rocking, but I don't own a rocking chair.
Then, I think to myself that this is how it's gonna be for me at the retirement home. Only difference will be a little drool trickling from the corner of my lower lip, and I'll be drinking from a blinged out sippy cup........

I was a medical transcriptionist. I would sit at my typewriter and rock all day. I'm sure I looked...interesting.

 

[DiO'Bolic]

I detest the arrogant and lazy people who do this. But I have seen it done by mothers with small children who don’t want to leave their babies unattended and by the elderly. I give those two groups some leeway.

 

[do1you9love?]

I think I might be a closet rocking chair person. Sometimes, I catch myself sitting on the porch and rocking, but I don't own a rocking chair.
Then, I think to myself that this is how it's gonna be for me at the retirement home. Only difference will be a little drool trickling from the corner of my lower lip, and I'll be drinking from a blinged out sippy cup........

And I'll be there with you. And we'll be laughing at the other old folks and seeing who needs poking with a pointy stick! But I'll actually be in rocking chair!

 

[DiO'Bolic]

It's more this:


Dana Jean: Them carts got wheels on them. You remember your cart and always use the one you walk by. Any person forgets his cart spends a night in the box.

These here are manners you keep with you. Any person loses his manners spends a night in the box.

There's no playing grab-ass or fighting in the grocery store. You got a grudge against another person, you fight him Saturday afternoon. Any person playing grab-ass or fighting in the grocery store spends a night in the box.

Store opens at five minutes of seven. Last bell is at eleven. Any person not in his car and out of the lot by eleven-ten spends the night in the box.

There is no smoking in the prone position in the grocery store. To smoke you must have both legs on the ground around the corner in the smoking shame zone. Any person caught smoking in the prone position in the grocery store... spends a night in the box.

Any person don't recycle spends a night in the box. Any person loud talking spends a night in the box.

You got questions, you come to me. I'm Dana Jean, the floor walker. I'm responsible for order in here. Any person don't keep order spends a night in...


Ghost: ...the box.[Dana Jean turns and looks at Ghost.]

Dana Jean: I hope you ain't going to be a hard case.[Ghost smiles and shakes his head]

Where the hell are you allowed to smoke in a grocery store? I thought that sort of thing was outlawed decades ago.

 

[Sundrop]

And I'll be there with you. And we'll be laughing at the other old folks and seeing who needs poking with a pointy stick! But I'll actually be in rocking chair!

I can just picture it......two little old ladies, rocking and drinking from their sippy cups. One points at something in the distance and laughs. The other spews her apple juice through her nose. The orderly makes a mental note to up their meds......

 

[do1you9love?]

I can just picture it......two little old ladies, rocking and drinking from their sippy cups. One points at something in the distance and laughs. The other spews her apple juice through her nose. The orderly makes a mental note to up their meds......

Sounds like heaven!

 

[Dana Jean]

I detest the arrogant and lazy people who do this. But I have seen it done by mothers with small children who don’t want to leave their babies unattended and by the elderly. I give those two groups some leeway.

As do I. I totally understand.

 

[Dana Jean]

Where the hell are you allowed to smoke in a grocery store? I thought that sort of thing was outlawed decades ago.

You can't. As stated, there is the smoke shame zone that is hidden around the corner outside and littered with butts. Usually occupied by employees on their cell phones. I edited to include the word, outside.

 

[Spideyman]

Sounds like heaven!

 

[Dana Jean]

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That is just perfect. Red rocking chairs, watching the lake. Peaceful and content. Absolutely perfect day. They just need a cup of coffee, a donut and a bottle of water.

 

[cat in a bag]

That is just perfect. Red rocking chairs, watching the lake. Peaceful and content. Absolutely perfect day. They just need a cup of coffee, a donut and a bottle of water.

And a book.

 

[Neesy]

I was a medical transcriptionist. I would sit at my typewriter and rock all day. I'm sure I looked...interesting.

I knew there was something about you I liked!

 

[DiO'Bolic]

You can't. As stated, there is the smoke shame zone that is hidden around the corner outside and littered with butts. Usually occupied by employees on their cell phones. I edited to include the word, outside.

Got it. For a minute there I thought there were places in the country that might still allow the practice.

Working at the home improvement store I have a couple recommendations for shoppers.

If you need a spark plug or air filter for your mower bring in the old one or at least know the make and model of your mower. There are 20 different mower spark plugs and a dozen different filters. It’s not a one type fits all situation. And don't even get me started on belts. Trust me... none of the dozen different 42" belts are the same.

If you think a big product ‘might’ fit into your car I can guarantee it won’t. Measure first before buying something.

If you are shopping for landscape block or stone, or any heavy products, don’t wear flip-flops.

Don’t leave a shopping cart alone with product in it for any length of time in the aisles. The product will be put away and the cart returned in order to allow other shoppers the curiosity of shopping without having to maneuver around your cart.

People who work in DIY centers are not master plumbers, master electricians, outdoor equipment repair experts, etc. If you need an expert, call an expert. We do know a lot but not everything for every situation.

If you are afraid to use RoundUp because of the chemical glyphosate and the recent lawsuits regarding cancer, there are alternatives. Spectracide weed killer’s main active ingredient is diquat (which as far as I know hasn’t been proven to cause cancer but it can be fatal if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin in significant quantities). Also diquat is not as effective long term. There are other chemical alternatives to RoundUP but they are much more expensive and less effective. The safest way to control weeds is hand weeding. A mixture of epsom salt & vinegar & dishwashing liquid works. Or straight vinegar, or apple cider vinegar. Also hot water or hot oil is effective. There are over the counter oil sprays that smother the weeds. Or go out and get yourself a goat.

If you own dogs and cats there is no truly safe chemical product to get rid of weeds or insects where your pets are safe directly after applying. Read and follow the instructions regarding pets and small children. No matter how many times you ask me I will not give you the answer you want, if it is not safe.

 

[Dana Jean]

Got it. For a minute there I thought there were places in the country that might still allow the practice.

Working at the home improvement store I have a couple recommendations for shoppers.

If you need a spark plug or air filter for your mower bring in the old one or at least know the make and model of your mower. There are 20 different mower spark plugs and a dozen different filters. It’s not a one type fits all situation. And don't even get me started on belts. Trust me... none of the dozen different 42" belts are the same.

If you think a big product ‘might’ fit into your car I can guarantee it won’t. Measure first before buying something.

If you are shopping for landscape block or stone, or any heavy products, don’t wear flip-flops.

Don’t leave a shopping cart alone with product in it for any length of time in the aisles. The product will be put away and the cart returned in order to allow other shoppers the curiosity of shopping without having to maneuver around your cart.

People who work in DIY centers are not master plumbers, master electricians, outdoor equipment repair experts, etc. If you need an expert, call an expert. We do know a lot but not everything for every situation.

If you are afraid to use RoundUp because of the chemical glyphosate and the recent lawsuits regarding cancer, there are alternatives. Spectracide weed killer’s main active ingredient is diquat (which as far as I know hasn’t been proven to cause cancer but it can be fatal if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin in significant quantities). Also diquat is not as effective long term. There are other chemical alternatives to RoundUP but they are much more expensive and less effective. The safest way to control weeds is hand weeding. A mixture of epsom salt & vinegar & dishwashing liquid works. Or straight vinegar, or apple cider vinegar. Also hot water or hot oil is effective. There are over the counter oil sprays that smother the weeds. Or go out and get yourself a goat.

If you own dogs and cats there is no truly safe chemical product to get rid of weeds or insects where your pets are safe directly after applying. Read and follow the instructions regarding pets and small children. No matter how many times you ask me I will not give you the answer you want, if it is not safe.

I went to DIY yesterday for a toilet tank pluggy thing. My toilet would periodically run. I adjusted the chain first to see if that was the issue and that did stop it for about a week. Then it started again. So, I shut water off, looked at the configuration inside toilet and went a-shoppin'. I could've taken a picture of it at least, but I was confident. Who friggin' knew you either had a 2 inch or 3 inch hole. (That's what she said with a shocked look on her face.)

So, I took a guess. bwahahahah! And I guessed right. It works. I forgot to get the cement stuff you recommended but I will.

I also bought a rocking chair. I eyeballed it and did some NASA-like calculations to determine if it would fit in my car. I don't need no stinkin' measuring gadgets. It took some doing, but I got it in. No damage to chair or car.

So yes, not only am I your worst nightmare customer, I'm a golem too.

 

[Dana Jean]

And a book.

for sure!

 

[DiO'Bolic]

I went to DIY yesterday for a toilet tank pluggy thing. My toilet would periodically run. I adjusted the chain first to see if that was the issue and that did stop it for about a week. Then it started again. So, I shut water off, looked at the configuration inside toilet and went a-shoppin'. I could've taken a picture of it at least, but I was confident. Who friggin' knew you either had a 2 inch or 3 inch hole. (That's what she said with a shocked look on her face.)

So, I took a guess. bwahahahah! And I guessed right. It works. I forgot to get the cement stuff you recommended but I will.

I also bought a rocking chair. I eyeballed it and did some NASA-like calculations to determine if it would fit in my car. I don't need no stinkin' measuring gadgets. It took some doing, but I got it in. No damage to chair or car.

So yes, not only am I your worst nightmare customer, I'm a golem too.

No, you're my regular type of customer. Even so, I will help you as best I can, I'll take an interest in what you are doing, and we'll laugh a lot. But you will feel guilty if you don't buy something after the enjoyable experience you've had. I had a woman and her wife looking to get their first grill the other day. I spent a considerable amount of time with them and steered them into the best option for their needs and budget, and gave some other recommendations (Goo Gone Oven & Grill Cleaner is the best thing on the market). They appeared to have a fun experience and even made me get into a picture with them in front of their new grill.

 

[Dana Jean]

No, you're my regular type of customer. Even so, I will help you as best I can, I'll take an interest in what you are doing, and we'll laugh a lot. But you will feel guilty if you don't buy something after the enjoyable experience you've had. I had a woman and her wife looking to get their first grill the other day. I spent a considerable amount of time with them and steered them into the best option for their needs and budget, and gave some other recommendations (Goo Gone Oven & Grill Cleaner is the best thing on the market). They appeared to have a fun experience and even made me get into a picture with them in front of their new grill.

So, you're floating around on facebook/instagram in front of a grill with two fabulous grillers? That's fantastic! You made their day.

 

[DiO'Bolic]

So, you're floating around on facebook/instagram in front of a grill with two fabulous grillers? That's fantastic! You made their day.

Don't know if I'm floating around on facebook or instagram but we all seemed to have a fun time picking out their grill.

 

[Wayoftheredpanda]

No, you're my regular type of customer. Even so, I will help you as best I can, I'll take an interest in what you are doing, and we'll laugh a lot. But you will feel guilty if you don't buy something after the enjoyable experience you've had. I had a woman and her wife looking to get their first grill the other day. I spent a considerable amount of time with them and steered them into the best option for their needs and budget, and gave some other recommendations (Goo Gone Oven & Grill Cleaner is the best thing on the market). They appeared to have a fun experience and even made me get into a picture with them in front of their new grill.