Whatever: The Open Lines Thread

[sean92008]

I went out to lunch today and paid in cash- I know weird!! The register chick couldn't make change without using the calculator app on her phone. 
Seriously, would you let anyone on the register that couldn't count/make change? I'm betting that drawer never balances at shift close.

Yesterday... Oh boy.  I tried to pay with coins.  It wasn't the cashier who was a mess.  I insisted on using 5 nickels instead of a quarter, etc...  Alzheimer's may be kicking in... If not that, then my hatred of change has grown.

[PB]

Yeah it's an epidemic. Rampant.  How about when you round UP the loose change to get an even dollar amount back and watch their puny heads spin. Oh good God it's so fucking funny. Completely fucks them up.

Even more fun, do it to get an even $5 back

[KSM]

Even more fun, do it to get an even $5 back

Hehe  that's when they consult a manager. You know, the guy in his early 20's who's just as clueless with his nametag that says, Justin. Or the lumpy figured young woman with one leg slightly shorter than the other.

[ShayP]

I tried to pay for a drink at convenience store with an Eisenhower dollar.  They wouldn't accept it.  The cashier didn't know what it was.  Told me I had to pay with 'real money.'  This was about 15 years ago.

I've also had instances where people wouldn't accept half-dollar coins either.  It IS money people!  *sigh*

[PolkaDot]

I tried to pay for a drink at convenience store with an Eisenhower dollar.  They wouldn't accept it.  The cashier didn't know what it was.  Told me I had to pay with 'real money.'  This was about 15 years ago.

I've also had instances where people wouldn't accept half-dollar coins either.  It IS money people!  *sigh*

WOW

[ShayP]

WOW

WOW indeed.  Another one of the many reasons I've become a cynical withering husk of a man.  But hey, I still try to stay positive. 

[GravitySucks]

https://twitter.com/hardcorehistory/status/1222759753874427905

[TigerLily]

WOW indeed.  Another one of the many reasons I've become a cynical withering husk of a man.  But hey, I still try to stay positive. 

I despair for the future of humanity. But, hey, you and I wouldn't have to put up with it forever 

[TigerLily]

https://twitter.com/hardcorehistory/status/1222759753874427905

I got stuck in the middle of WWI. Too dark and intense for me. And that's saying something

Now I keep company in Ancient Egypt   https://player.fm/series/the-history-of-egypt-podcast

Or I'm all the way up to Richard Lion-Heart  https://player.fm/series/the-history-of-england
Love this narrator

Both TigerLily  recommended

[FISH]

https://twitter.com/hardcorehistory/status/1222759753874427905

@GravitySucks
Thanks for sharing. I looked 'Dan Carlin's Hardcore History.' I enjoy history. The world and I have changed since the days of listening to Art Bell on the radio. I will have something to good to listen to as I do 'my job' in my home.


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[FISH]

I got stuck in the middle of WWI. Too dark and intense for me. And that's saying something

Now I keep company in Ancient Egypt   https://player.fm/series/the-history-of-egypt-podcast

Or I'm all the way up to Richard Lion-Heart  https://player.fm/series/the-history-of-england
Love this narrator

Both TigerLily  recommended

@TigerLily I enjoy dark and intense war stories. I am a family tree nerd. War stories helps my understanding of different time periods. With that being said, I will look up your recommendations.

[Walks_At_Night]

https://twitter.com/hardcorehistory/status/1222759753874427905

Woo Hoo!!!!!!!!!!!

[Walks_At_Night]

@TigerLily I enjoy dark and intense war stories. I am a family tree nerd. War stories helps my understanding of different time periods. With that being said, I will look up your recommendations.

@FISH   If you like war stories and family stuff, you might enjoy this thread on the older site.  I need to get back and finish it.  I've left with my Dad fighting the French.  Still have the Italians, Germans and Japanese to go. 

[FISH]

@FISH   If you like war stories and family stuff, you might enjoy this thread on the older site.  I need to get back and finish it.  I've left with my Dad fighting the French.  Still have the Italians, Germans and Japanese to go.

@Walks_At_Night I hope someone in your family is a ‘family tree’ nerd. I just got back from visiting the old country. This posting should be recorded in your family tree. Your dad had good artist talent. Great story and NOT BORING.
I am lucky to have my dad’s WW 2 training and records information. My dad was a Flight Engineer in a B 24 D.
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A few years ago, I took a ride in a B-24. No wonder they called it “Flying Coffin.”
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[JUAN]

@FISH My father was a gunner aboard a B-24. A few years before he died, I went with him to the 8th Air Force Museum in Savannah. They have an exhibit that supposed to show in  a limited way what flying a mission was like.  He said it was somewhat realistic.