Helene, your comparison of waiters/resses and library staff made me think of something that happened to my mother. The dustbin men knocked on the door not long before Christmas, asking for a Christmas bonus - suggesting that if they did not get one they wouldn't collect the rubbish.
At the time my father worked at the local power station - I spent most of my life knowing he would be working over the holiday season - and Christmas day planning would depend on the shift he was on - getting up at 6am to open stockings before he went to work, Christmas dinner at 4pm. He often worked the morning shift (7 am - 3pm) when we were older so those with little children could be home Christmas morning. So Mum, retorted that if he didn't get a tip - he might not be in work on Christmas Day, and they could go without electricity. I don't think they ever tried that one again! Karen, in Coventry To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
