tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11684072.post4739174309765421575..comments2023-10-19T07:48:14.160-04:00Comments on Renaissance Man: Some Cross-Border ObservationsRichardQuerinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01486076997237539934noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11684072.post-55576818698368801642007-01-30T09:13:00.000-05:002007-01-30T09:13:00.000-05:00Let me welcome you back to the blogging world, Ric...Let me welcome you back to the blogging world, Richard! It's good to have you back on-line. <br /><br />As you know, I live in North Carolina and sometimes vacation at Mrytle Beach, South Carolina, so I can probably comment on some of your observations.<br /><br />1. The majority of this is fairly recent. When gas was close to $3 a gallon this past summer there was a significant problem with people filling up and driving off without payment. Many stations began this practice and haven't stopped.<br />2.Glad to hear that we're still preceived that way! I don't think it's as friendly as it use to be.<br />3. I agree...it's sad and I've noticed a big move in that direction during my lifetime. Don't understand all the causes.<br />4. I don't think it's the laws. Honestly I didn't realize it was unusually.<br />5. Home cooking is becoming a lost art for many. There's lot of reasons, one of which is that in so many familes both members work to support the household.<br />6. In my travels I've found it to be somewhat regional. The portions in the mid-west are larger then here. You understand why we're known as "fat" American's now, huh? LOL<br />8. Part of the quick on the go lifestyle that has become so common here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com