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Archive through January 14, 2004

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Mak1

Tuesday, January 13, 2004 - 2:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thank you, Spygirl, for posting that. I love that story, especially that passage!

I've never done that, so I don't know Tabby. I'm sure someone here will be able to answer.

Herckleperckle

Tuesday, January 13, 2004 - 10:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Tabby, calm down! You can do it. I learned back in high school in a day, when I couldn't find my own nose. Just relax and think Zen cash registering!!! (Remember to breathe and take it a step at a time.) Things have changed dramatically since then, so I wouldn't think to advise you, but I have an idea . . .

Do you happen to know a clerk well enough (at any store you frequent) where you can spend 30 minutes to an hour beside them, just watching and listening? As someone said, all registers and protocols are slightly different. So you just need to make it look as if you're comfortable with the basics.

Kaili

Tuesday, January 13, 2004 - 11:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Registers are easy- my only problem with then ever was changing the paper when it got low. That's my cash register learning block.

Just take your time to get the right buttons and know that everything can be fixed when you do hit the wrong button :)

I had to use one at a job I had in high school that didn't tell you the change amount. That always stressed me a bit because I would be rushed and doing math in my head. Yeah, yeah...count back the change. I know!

Kaili

Tuesday, January 13, 2004 - 11:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh, and credit cards? Easier than cash! Slide it through and you're basically done! Just make sure to put the customer's card where you will remember to give it back to them (depending on the setup).

Best Buy, Petco, etc all keep my card on their keyboard (computer register), Target and other stores have you swipe your own card (and sometimes ask that it be kept out for ID verification), etc.

Herckleperckle

Wednesday, January 14, 2004 - 12:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
And Spygirl, thank you!! Those words came from one of my favorite childhood books--that became my dd's and ds's favorite, as well.



Ladytex

Wednesday, January 14, 2004 - 8:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Morning y'all! Today should be a good day. No out of town driving, no games to go to. I actually get to go home and catch up on the shows I've been recording and haven't had time to watch in the past week, like SO and Apprentice from last week.

Llkoolaid

Wednesday, January 14, 2004 - 8:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Today is going to be a great day. I am babysitting my 4 year old nephew while his mom and dad are at the hospital having a new baby. I am betting it is a girl, so keep your fingers crossed, this is my mothers 12th grandchild and I have been right every time guessing which sex it is. Everyone is going for boy because they say I have to be wrong soon, you know, odds and all. Now this is no physic stuff, just lucky guesses and I don't want to break my lucky streak. And she has 6 grand sons and 5 grand daughters so it has to be even, right?

Sweetbabygirl

Wednesday, January 14, 2004 - 8:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
DAMN, DAMN, DAMN!! In downtown Philly, a Lane Bryant store is going out of business....70% off, plus an additional 50%. Of ALL the frickin' times to be broke!!

I am so bummed!!

Jeep

Wednesday, January 14, 2004 - 8:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Good morning! I'm still walking a bit funny today. Been to the chiropractor twice, but my back won't let up just yet. I let it go too long over the holidays.

LL, good luck with the new baby. I hope you're right and it's a girl! Gotta keep your lucky streak going. Let us know.

Not1worry

Wednesday, January 14, 2004 - 9:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I'm so glad America's Next Top Model is back on! If you missed it last night, it's on again tonight on UPN. It's such fun.

SBG, that really, really sucks for you! Look on the bright side, keep doing good on your diet and you won't even want to shop there. Besides, at those sales, they are always sold out of whatever size you are.

Essence

Wednesday, January 14, 2004 - 9:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Aww, SBG I know how that feels. And Lane Bryant of all places (I practically live in there.)


This is an old quiz and I've seen it before
but I STILL missed several questions.

See if you can do better this time. I'll post the answers in my folder for anyone interested. That way you're not tempted to cheat (of course I know no one here cheats, but....

1. If a plane crashed on the border of the USA and Canada, where should the survivors be buried?
2. How many species of each animal did Moses take aboard The Ark?
3. How many months have 28 days?
4. How far can a bear walk into the woods?
5. What is the value of coin dated 24 B.C.?
6. How many grooves does a 45rpm phonograph record have?
7. A camper leaves her camp, hikes 1 mile south, then 1 mile east where she sees a bear. Then she hikes 1 mile north to arrive at her camp. What color is the bear?
8. If a rooster lays an egg on the peak of a roof, will the egg roll to the left side or to the right side?
9. If a south bound electric train is traveling at a rate of 66 miles per hour and the wind is blowing to the north at 35 miles per hour, which way will the smoke blow?
10. On which side of a chicken are the most feathers?

Kaili

Wednesday, January 14, 2004 - 9:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I know some of these. Tricky, tricky! :) I'm not answering because I do know...well...the ones I know :) I love those things though. They're fun. I just don't know #6 and 7.

Llkoolaid

Wednesday, January 14, 2004 - 9:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
1. neither you don't bury survivors
2. 1
3. all of them
4. halfway
5.nothing
6. 1
7
8 roosters don't lay eggs
9.no smoke
10. the outside

Not1worry

Wednesday, January 14, 2004 - 9:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I got 'em all but #7 also.

Llkoolaid

Wednesday, January 14, 2004 - 9:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
6, could be 2 one grove on each side

7. can't figure this out, she obviously doesn't arrive back at camp by these directions.

Llkoolaid

Wednesday, January 14, 2004 - 9:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I am not sure on 5 and 6, what are the right answers.

Kaili

Wednesday, January 14, 2004 - 9:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
For #5 no coin could be dated BC because "C" hadn't happened yet. It would be valueless because it would be fake. Well, the value of the material it's made from :)

Ginger1218

Wednesday, January 14, 2004 - 10:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
1. You don't bury survivors
2. Moses was not on the Ark it was Noah
3. Every month has 28 days
4 still checking this
5. Nothing no coins
6. Still thinking about 6 and 7
7.
8. roosters don't lay eggs
9. electric trains have no smoke
10. outside

Essence

Wednesday, January 14, 2004 - 10:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well, I'm off to donate blood. I got sick last time, but I'm trying it again.

Here are the answers that came with my email: (I meant to do a link up above.)
1. You don't bury survivors.
2. Moses didn't have an Ark, Noah did.
3. All twelve of them.
4. Half way, then he is walking out of the woods.
5. Nothing, a coin could not be dated BC.
6. One (spiraling) on each side.
7. The camp must be at the north pole, therefore the bear is white.
8. Roosters don't lay eggs, chickens do.
9. Electric trains don't blow smoke.
10. The outside.

Lostintheglades

Wednesday, January 14, 2004 - 10:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
7. White - you can only go north and south and arrive at the same place if you're at a pole.


edited to add: I only did # 7

Llkoolaid

Wednesday, January 14, 2004 - 12:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
It's a girl. 10lbs 10oz. My record is still clean.

Tess

Wednesday, January 14, 2004 - 12:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
yay!!! Congratulations!!

Llkoolaid

Wednesday, January 14, 2004 - 12:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
oops, typo, that should read 10 lbs, 1 oz

Lumbele

Wednesday, January 14, 2004 - 2:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Congratulations on the new niece, Ll and on the clean record.

Jeep

Wednesday, January 14, 2004 - 2:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Way to go LL! Congrats!