Tipping at the gas dock

Alton Bay Bob · 07-08-2012, 12:46 PM

I still remember the advice I received on this forum years ago. I usually charge my gas and bring about $10 in cash. the thank yous I have received are genuine. I agree that if someone just handed me the nozzle that would be different. But with the help I sometimes need with docking it is money well spent!

webmaster · 07-09-2012, 08:40 AM

I took this picture of the friendly gas dock attendants at Anchor Marine last week. Your tips help get them through school.

RLW · 07-09-2012, 12:02 PM

I'm sure they will get both men and women to go there for gas that never use to go there. I'm proud of young men and women getting summer jobs to help schooling or whatever they need the extra money. Good luck to our young adults.

Woodsy · 07-09-2012, 12:27 PM

To quote Steve Martin in "My Blue Heaven" - "In my line of work... I tip everybody"

I keep my boat at Anchor marine and get gas there and @ Lakeport... I always tip them a $5! regardless of how much/little gas I get! They all work hard! (I usually get $75 - $100 in gas, I like to keep my tank full)

I tip the dock attendants at the Naswa too....

Woodsy

SIKSUKR · 07-09-2012, 01:50 PM

Clearly I need to get fuel at Anchor.

KTO · 07-12-2012, 01:24 AM

Wait...I'm getting paid $3.27 an hour (plus tips) when I could be making $7.25 (or more) an hour to make the same in tips? I'm in the wrong job I guess...

CrownRay · 07-12-2012, 08:36 AM

The amount of tip depends on how cute the gas dock girl is

One of my favorite things about the lake!

Happy Gourmand · 07-12-2012, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrownRay

The amount of tip depends on how cute the gas dock girl is

One of my favorite things about the lake!

You better stay away from Anchor Marine!!

CrownRay · 07-12-2012, 11:46 AM

We should have a "Miss Gas Dock Girl" contest

Altonbayicefishingfool · 07-12-2012, 12:14 PM

For those who choose to tip at the gas dock, do you tip the guy/girl at the full service land gas station, Mcdonalds,Dunkins donuts,if not how come?

Woodsy · 07-12-2012, 12:41 PM

They have full service gas stations still? LOL! If they did I would def tip if they checked my oil, tire pressure etc!

I tip because these kids (girls usually) are performing a service for me. They grab the rope, tie up the boat, pump the gas, make sure the bow numbers are on the reciept... untie the lines and push me off the dock... and its always done with a smile! Same goes for the Naz!

Woodsy

Misty Blue · 07-12-2012, 05:06 PM

When I go to Dunkin's (I used to be a baker there in an other life) the person pours a coffee and hands me a bagle. That is not outstanding, just a job.

When I go to the marina for fuel, the dock attendant ( I believe that to be PC) watches me approach, fends me off (hazardous) grabs a line and makes me fast (hazardous). He/she then dilivers me a whole bunch of gas while, I hope, keeping an eye out for fire hazards and environmental concerns.

They do the paperwork and cast me off without damage.

While a tip is not necessary, if the dock boy/girl is attentive and professional then in my mind for the short money that they make a tip is not over the roof.

Misty Blue.

ishoot308 · 07-12-2012, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrownRay

We should have a "Miss Gas Dock Girl" contest

I think the girls at Fay's would win!

07-09-2012, 12:02 PM	#3
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	I'm sure they will get both men and women to go there for gas that never use to go there. I'm proud of young men and women getting summer jobs to help schooling or whatever they need the extra money. Good luck to our young adults. __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits.

07-09-2012, 12:27 PM	#4
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,977 Thanks: 80 Thanked 985 Times in 444 Posts	To quote Steve Martin in "My Blue Heaven" - "In my line of work... I tip everybody" I keep my boat at Anchor marine and get gas there and @ Lakeport... I always tip them a $5! regardless of how much/little gas I get! They all work hard! (I usually get $75 - $100 in gas, I like to keep my tank full) I tip the dock attendants at the Naswa too.... Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

07-09-2012, 01:50 PM	#5
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Clearly I need to get fuel at Anchor. __________________ SIKSUKR

07-12-2012, 08:36 AM	#7
CrownRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Medford MA/Blackcat Island Posts: 148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	The amount of tip depends on how cute the gas dock girl is One of my favorite things about the lake! __________________ "The ocean (or lake) itself is not dangerous, it's the hard stuff around the edges that will kill you."

07-12-2012, 11:46 AM	#9
CrownRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Medford MA/Blackcat Island Posts: 148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	We should have a "Miss Gas Dock Girl" contest __________________ "The ocean (or lake) itself is not dangerous, it's the hard stuff around the edges that will kill you."

07-08-2012, 12:46 PM	#1
Alton Bay Bob Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I still remember the advice I received on this forum years ago. I usually charge my gas and bring about $10 in cash. the thank yous I have received are genuine. I agree that if someone just handed me the nozzle that would be different. But with the help I sometimes need with docking it is money well spent!

07-09-2012, 08:40 AM	#2
webmaster Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,519 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 474 Thanked 4,077 Times in 878 Posts	I took this picture of the friendly gas dock attendants at Anchor Marine last week. Your tips help get them through school.

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07-12-2012, 01:24 AM	#6
KTO Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Meredith, NH Posts: 391 Thanks: 30 Thanked 117 Times in 26 Posts	Wait...I'm getting paid $3.27 an hour (plus tips) when I could be making $7.25 (or more) an hour to make the same in tips? I'm in the wrong job I guess...

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07-12-2012, 12:14 PM	#10
Altonbayicefishingfool Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 153 Thanks: 19 Thanked 52 Times in 30 Posts	For those who choose to tip at the gas dock, do you tip the guy/girl at the full service land gas station, Mcdonalds,Dunkins donuts,if not how come?

07-12-2012, 12:41 PM	#11
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,977 Thanks: 80 Thanked 985 Times in 444 Posts	They have full service gas stations still? LOL! If they did I would def tip if they checked my oil, tire pressure etc! I tip because these kids (girls usually) are performing a service for me. They grab the rope, tie up the boat, pump the gas, make sure the bow numbers are on the reciept... untie the lines and push me off the dock... and its always done with a smile! Same goes for the Naz! Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

07-12-2012, 05:06 PM	#12
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Apples and Oranges? When I go to Dunkin's (I used to be a baker there in an other life) the person pours a coffee and hands me a bagle. That is not outstanding, just a job. When I go to the marina for fuel, the dock attendant ( I believe that to be PC) watches me approach, fends me off (hazardous) grabs a line and makes me fast (hazardous). He/she then dilivers me a whole bunch of gas while, I hope, keeping an eye out for fire hazards and environmental concerns. They do the paperwork and cast me off without damage. While a tip is not necessary, if the dock boy/girl is attentive and professional then in my mind for the short money that they make a tip is not over the roof. Misty Blue.

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