Gary wrote:

> On 4/14/2021 8:53 PM, Dr. Bruce wrote:
> > Graham wrote:
> >
> > > On 2021-04-14 1:26 p.m., bruce bowser wrote:
> > > > I've noticed that fewer bosses smoke in the building and stash
> > > > liquor in the bottom desk drawer. I guess its because its not
> > > > politically correct. Its still a shame.
> > > >
> > > When I became manager of a consulting company, I called in all the
> > > smokers and told them that as of the following Monday, smoking was
> > > banned in the office. The rest of the staff were really
> > > appreciative. The office was one of the first in the city to
> > > institute such a ban. Gradually over the next 5 years or so, all
> > > the oil companies and other major companies went the same way.
> >
> > Do you mean the oil companies that provide the gas/petrol that
> > causes more air pollution than smoking?
>
> I turned "greener" 3 weeks ago. I only used my van about 2-3 miles a
> week. Had been planning to get rid of it by end of May before
> inspection time but it broke 3 weeks ago, and not worth fixing for
> the little driving that I do.
>
> I've never been without a vehicle to drive but, since the weather is
> getting nicer, I'm going to try using a bicycle and occasional taxi
> or Uber to see how that works out for me.

Gary, you typed the word 'taxi'. That's $25, excluding sales tax. You
are now going into anaphylactic shock.

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