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03 Nov 2009 14:18
02:03 pm November 3rd, 2009algehOH NO RUN FOR THE HILLS IT'S ANOTHER TIPPING POSTAnyway, I was wondering what the local custom is on tipping at all-you-can-eat buffet places. What I see right now is that my grammy does this ($1 per person) but my mother doesn't. Both are long-time Portlanders with generally similar ideas of etiquette (as you'd expect given that grammy raised mom), so now I'm curious what the norm is. Looking around on the other tables at the place where mom and I typically go, I never see anyone else leaving money on the tables either. These places do not have tip jars by the register as far as I can tell.Is tipping at an all-you-can-eat buffet place typical, like in a full-service restaurant, or just kinda nice, like how I felt about kids bringing me holiday cards when I taught? (I don't plan on stopping grammy from tipping regardless, as she can afford it and I assume it's at least appreciated, but I'd like to know if I'm routinely being a jerk when I'm not eating with her.)Current Music: Benjamin Britten - Festival Te Deum
09:26 pm November 3rd, 2009buffologistThis summer while in Alsace I bought myself an earthenware kugelhopf mould. The woman who sold it to me did give me instructions as to how to prepare it before I first used it but they were in French and I wasn't paying that much attention thinking I could always google it. Well, google has failed me and so I turn to you wonderful people. I think she said butter it and then put it in the oven for a bit but the only result I've come up with is at the end of this, which is quite different! (And I may be very mistaken but if I add oil to water the oil is just going to float, right and go nowhere near the mould?) I've also looked up tempering terracotta pots for baking and that said repeatedly brush with oil then bake. Does anyone have any ideas? I'd hate to crack my beautiful mould the first time I use it!Current Location:uk
hopeful01:36 pm November 3rd, 2009craig_fergusonvanmeeuweI'm going to another taping of the Late Late Show, on Thursday!! I heard Denis Leary's supposed to be on, though I don't know if that meant he's supposed to be on TV on Thursday or he's taping on Thursday (or both). Let's hope it's the latter, because if I get the opportunity to see my two favorite comedians in the same room, I think I might be able to die happily. ♥01:17 pm November 3rd, 2009violet_tigress112:00 pm November 3rd, 2009
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01:08 pm November 3rd, 2009lurathIt's probably an incredible long-shot posting here, but trying can't hurt, right?For those of you that know nothing of horses, just scroll on past because I'm not sure this posting will make sense!So I own a horse that I'm trying to half-lease because I only have time to ride her 2-3 times a week now (I'm a 1L law student). And maybe there are some horse-deprived equestrians on this forum who would like to bond with my sweet red-headed mare?She is trained in dressage primarily, but would be fun for anyone with flat-work experience. She does require a confident intermediate rider because she is very light in the mouth and seat, but she has no vices, lots of personality (the good kind), and is one of those mares that bonds with caretakers after a time. In short, she is FUN! When in more regular work she easily performs at an upper training/1st level skill set.Here's the link to my bare-bones Craigslist ad. There are some older pictures of her there.I'm totally willing to negotiate on pricing and times/days, especially for Damn members.
hopeful01:15 pm November 3rd, 2009schrendymaeHello All~I am looking to get a friend of mine a flask for their birthday next week. I thought it would be nice to engrave a message on it. I know that "Remember This" in the mall does engraving but I have heard bad things about the quality of their work. Does anyone have a suggestion for a better place to go? It is my friend's 30th birthday so I want to get her something nice.Thanks in advance for your suggestionsSerenity01:07 pm November 3rd, 2009shutyoureyes
Lucy is a 2 year old tuxedo kitty that needs a new home as soon as possible! I just moved and cannot have her in my new apartment. I am also in my final year of college and without a job, and do not have enough time or money to keep supporting her. She needs a better home with someone that is caring and patient. She gets along with other cats and dogs (as long as they are friendly). She is up to date on vaccines.e-mail me if you are interested, and I will tell you more about her. elbeeeye at gmail dot comI've already posted numerous times on Craigslist, but so many other people have to surrender their pets, that Lucy's post gets pushed back to the next page in just a few hours.more photos
12:33 pm November 3rd, 2009winter_in_asiaThanks everyone for the suggestions on good places to look for a pet. After some research finding a reputable breeder, we found our new puppy Henry. Given our past experience with shelters (with our cat), we decided to not go that route this time. Henry is a Cocker Spaniel who can hold his own with my mom's full-grown, albeit small, cocker. Henry is quite big for his age and will probably be a 30 lbs cocker at adulthood. I can certainly take him out for walks, but he loves being off his leash and I know he'd enjoy getting to run in an off-leash area. Any suggestions for off-leash areas that cater to young and/or small dogs? He's not ready for the big time quite yet.Must be on the west side and tri-met-able5 comments or07:19 pmfood_porn
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