tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post6490482319829510597..comments2024-03-28T02:03:21.870+11:00Comments on A peaceful day: I'm still hereJeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09573473465011631325noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-33567377053739365752013-06-15T10:24:19.731+10:002013-06-15T10:24:19.731+10:00You can write about just about anything, I'll ...You can write about just about anything, I'll read it! And I think you need to take me to the US - I've never been :-) So lots on that please!Ingihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06396226904711922049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-80272091874257316522013-06-14T20:58:43.146+10:002013-06-14T20:58:43.146+10:00This is like sitting with you on the couch chattin...This is like sitting with you on the couch chatting, that is what I love about your posts. WOW, you are so blessed to be going to USA, very exciting indeed! I haven't seen the Northern lights but I have been VERY blessed to be at the right place at the right time to watch the majestic Southern aurora lights travel across the night skies, I will never forget the experience, it was amazing. Thank YOU for being my friend! xoxSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507551793424616654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-77138406437909407622013-06-14T11:13:16.169+10:002013-06-14T11:13:16.169+10:00My dh has had a few trips to the US and he said cr...My dh has had a few trips to the US and he said crossing roads & getting in & out of cars was something he had to take care with & consciously think about which side of the road he was on; I'm getting a bit nervous planning a trip from Sydney to Adelaide with my 3 youngest. I've driven around Australia on my own but I was young & stupid & didn't have kids. I'd love to go to the US for a home ed conference but I'll have to wait until next year. Have a great time! Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-27653091773852027482013-06-14T07:22:12.235+10:002013-06-14T07:22:12.235+10:00Loved hearing about what you've been up to. Na...Loved hearing about what you've been up to. Naughty possums. I hope you win that battle.<br /><br />As a former restaurant owner, I can tell you that we never expect foreign tourists to tip - though it is appreciated when they do. We don't change our service either way. <br /><br />As an American, if I'm thinking of leaving less than 15% that means I'll have a word with the manager. 18-20% for stellar service. You'll not want to double the tax in Mass. as it would signal the server they'd done something wrong ;)<br /><br />Richelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040133815286428699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-25585361318066430812013-06-14T03:02:19.776+10:002013-06-14T03:02:19.776+10:00Loved it all. Tip is 15% at a "sit down"...Loved it all. Tip is 15% at a "sit down" restaurant. Motels....optional. Hotel...something. Skycaps at airport--depends on amount of luggage. Taxi--up to you.<br /><br />I hope, hope, hope you'll let Jemima post a) her review of the new book, b) her impressions w/photos of the USA--that would be very interesting and fun!!!! Where will you be visiting in Tennessee?? That's a fast drive for me! (No pressure--I know the itenarary is tight).<br /><br />GREAT, fun post!Hopewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02510172065585770709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-61071075746204557232013-06-14T02:09:51.447+10:002013-06-14T02:09:51.447+10:00ps. E-Age-Eleven just finished Verne's The Mys...ps. E-Age-Eleven just finished Verne's The Mysterious Island and then moved on to Journey to the Center of the Earth. I think 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is slated for the near future! He told me enough about the first one that I got hooked and now I'm reading it... :)Brandy Vencelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17945305890488681685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-51216895586643762182013-06-14T02:08:11.378+10:002013-06-14T02:08:11.378+10:00On tipping: In CA, our habit is to simply double t...On tipping: In CA, our habit is to simply double the tax (which is listed separately on your bill, so this is easy to do) and then round up to the nearest dollar. I don't know about other states (which works out to about 15%), but that will get you by just fine while you're here. :)<br /><br />Only tip in restaurants with a designated server. If you are basically in a fast food or sandwich/salad joint, but they deliver your food to your table, you probably don't need to tip. You can watch other tables for social cues, or another good way to tell is if you have to fill your own cup. If you have to go to a dispenser for a soda, tea, water, etc., you most likely do not need to tip!<br /><br />Oh. And you don't have to tip me. I serve food for free! ;)Brandy Vencelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17945305890488681685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-44918201869222397732013-06-13T23:03:28.853+10:002013-06-13T23:03:28.853+10:00Ohhhh, I have an illustrated version of Jules Vern...Ohhhh, I have an illustrated version of Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea that I want to read sooner than later. :o) <br /><br />Oh a trip to the USA. That will be fun. :o)<br /><br />Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16370393893728279355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-89876385360070134172013-06-13T19:02:19.174+10:002013-06-13T19:02:19.174+10:00Well, being one of your non~sciencey friends I'...Well, being one of your non~sciencey friends I'm happy to discuss anything bar math or science! ;) Books is good. Art. Gardening. Travel. And I am happy to hear about the house. I am still praying for you about that! ☺ Meanwhile I am down to my last subject & have an assignment to finish.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00570697333076967654noreply@blogger.com