RE: [Paddlewise] RE: Tipping Guides/Instructors

Jebbamiah and All,

As I was saying I have no complaints about my situation now.  I'm not a paid
by the day guide and I do just fine, but I'm thinking about those other
guides who are still working for larger tour operations.  Last I knew in
Maine a guide working for an outfitter made about 75.00/day (that's what my
little Bro makes pushing rubber) and that isn't a ton of money.

WRT your boat, a shiny new boat is the mark of a novice paddler.  (Now
there's the flame war you wanted!)

I'm kidding Jed.  Have you tried Sea Power?  It's a cleaner/wax with a mild
abrasive.

Cheers,

Rob Cookson

 "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety"
Benjamin Franklin

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net
> [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net]On Behalf Of LedJube_at_aol.com
> Sent: Monday, July 17, 2000 2:05 PM
> To: paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net
> Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] RE: Tipping Guides/Instructors
>
>
> In a message dated 7/17/00 8:17:10 PM, rob_cookson_at_mindspring.com writes:
>
> << I should have maybe been more specific.  On a multi day trip the guide
>
> prepares 3 meals a day plus snacks, pitches tents, washes dishes and
>
> generally provides far more service than a waiter or waitress ever thought
>
> of.  When I started doing that I was paid $50.00/day for those
> services.  A
>
> guide day usually started at 6:00 am and ended sometime around
> 9:00 or 10:00
>
> pm. >>
>
>     Now see, this is exactly why I'm glad my first post was so
> tame. Given
> the scenario as you have explained it (so eloquently, I might
> add), I would
> see tipping as an acceptable thing. Anyone who works in a service
> industry,
> for less than minimum wage, should be tipped for delivering excellent
> service. I didn't realize that guides were paid such wages.  Shame.
>
>
> << Anyway, just food for thought.  Would you prefer a tamer topic
> such as boat
>
> washing technique? >>
>
>     Now that you mention it, I am having difficulty keeping that
> all-white
> NDK Explorer white. Any good tips to keep good, thick, British
> gel-coat from
> taking on other colors?
>
> Jerridiah  ;-)
>

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