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(@mark-mayer)
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@bstrand

no problem with handling the financial arrangements yourself in Oregon. I do that myself as well. But the attendant will handle the pumping part. You are free to supervise if you wish.

 
Posted : May 24, 2022 10:40 am
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@mark-mayer

Oh, I thought I was supposed to let them do the card stuff too.

I still don't think I could get out of my truck, pay, and then not just finish the job.?ÿ I'd feel like both of our time is being wasted.

 
Posted : May 24, 2022 10:55 am
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@bstrand?ÿ

it takes some getting used to. It seems more natural when itƒ??s 5 below and windy.

 
Posted : May 24, 2022 11:34 am
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The traditional secretary who could take dictation, use shorthand and type 100 wpm is gone.

Night watchman

Try to find someone to repair a watch or clock.

Or repair almost anything.

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Posted : May 24, 2022 3:13 pm
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Some companies employ night watchpersons.?ÿ We have a local place that repairs antique clocks, and maybe watches (I haven't checked).?ÿ I think there is one shoe and leather repair shop in our little metro area.

 
Posted : May 24, 2022 4:26 pm
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There are a few, I will agree.?ÿ But, not nearly the employment opportunities that once existed.

There may be more toll roads but fewer humans working as the toll collectors.?ÿ Over 45 years ago when driving around Chicago, I would take a box with dimes in it along to be prepared to slow down just enough to toss the correct number of them into the funnel before roaring off towards the next one.

Darn few blacksmiths to be found these days.

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Posted : May 24, 2022 5:57 pm
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Don't forget - proper surveyors who know what they are doing - a dying breed nowadays

 
Posted : May 25, 2022 6:00 am
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