Re: Dinner Tonight, 1/31/2025

On Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:40:06 +0000, fos@sdf.org wrote:

On 2025-02-11, Ed P <esp@snet.n> wrote:
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They may do it under those circumstances, but they may be in violation
of the local health code.  Yes, if the code prohibits there is
liability.

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auto repair shops have the same liability issues. customers
aren't allowed in the garage because it can be dangerous. i've
been going to the same shop for a couple decades and the owner
knows i know my way vehicle repair and shops and has no qualms
about me being in the shop. plus, i'm an honorable guy. if i get
hurt, it's my own damned fault, not theirs.
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I venture into my mechanic's work area because he's typically working on
a car or sitting on the side next to a car on a lift. We're old buddies
by now. We like to talk about trends in automobile design/mechanics and
diabetes. I think he likes chatting - he's probably a little lonely
being by himself in his shop. Sometimes his dad is there - he used to be
a client of mine in my hearing aid business.