Tipping at the gas dock

JTA · 07-07-2012, 08:59 AM

I'm retired and fortunate enough to be in a nice boat on Lake Winni. I've become much more giving of tips but it relates to service. Most young people in service-type jobs are on their way to further education which is sure costly these days. Why not help them out a little?

jrc · 07-07-2012, 05:58 PM

Phantom, my data may be old. This happened two boats ago. The women who owned WAM at the time, had a son, he ran the gas dock and the repair shop.

I guess there are new owners now? Anyway it's ancient history. He just broke two key rules, never ask for a tip and never show a customer you don't want their business.

I apologize to the current WAM owners, if my story unfairly tarnishes them with actions of previous owners.

meredith weekender · 07-07-2012, 08:57 PM

If the gas joCkey helps us tie up and attends thevpump they get $5. If not then they get nadda.

Altonbayicefishingfool · 07-07-2012, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jrc

Phantom, my data may be old. This happened two boats ago. The women who owned WAM at the time, had a son, he ran the gas dock and the repair shop.

I guess there are new owners now? Anyway it's ancient history. He just broke two key rules, never ask for a tip and never show a customer you don't want their business.

I apologize to the current WAM owners, if my story unfairly tarnishes them with actions of previous owners.

West Alton marina is currently owned and operated by the original owners grandson and granddaughter.. They have run it now for several years since his passing. This has been family run and owned since the late 50's early 60's as WAM is celebrating their 50th anniversary this year.

07-07-2012, 08:59 AM	#1
JTA Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fort Pierce, Florida Posts: 233 Thanks: 34 Thanked 25 Times in 21 Posts	I'm retired and fortunate enough to be in a nice boat on Lake Winni. I've become much more giving of tips but it relates to service. Most young people in service-type jobs are on their way to further education which is sure costly these days. Why not help them out a little?

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07-07-2012, 05:58 PM	#2
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	Phantom, my data may be old. This happened two boats ago. The women who owned WAM at the time, had a son, he ran the gas dock and the repair shop. I guess there are new owners now? Anyway it's ancient history. He just broke two key rules, never ask for a tip and never show a customer you don't want their business. I apologize to the current WAM owners, if my story unfairly tarnishes them with actions of previous owners.

07-07-2012, 08:57 PM	#3
meredith weekender Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Meredith / Manchester Posts: 373 Thanks: 87 Thanked 84 Times in 57 Posts	If the gas joCkey helps us tie up and attends thevpump they get $5. If not then they get nadda.

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