You’re too soft-hearted for loan shark, @Coloma. A good line, and you’d be, like, “Okay, well, you can have another week, but if I don’t have my money by then, I’m going to shake my finger at you really hard!
Classically cool, @cookieman, florist/bookie.
The most we ever had at work, @zenvelo was a lottery pool. Then I realized that the chances of the woman managing the pool splitting under $1,000,000 with the other 11 of us was about ZILCH.
@Mimishu1995 A “bookie” is someone that gives odds on things, takes people’s bets, and pays out cash. The person that ran the weather game was the ‘bookie’.
Sweet! @ucme Are you a regular bettor, or was that a fluke. Would make me want to piss the winnings away looking for another score.
I’ve only been to the dog races once, @downtide, and I loved it. Unfortunately, like you, I have concerns. I think if they could guarantee (somewhat) the animal’s welfare, it could be HUGE. Fast paced and entertaining.
Interesting, @Espiritus_Corvus. Sounds like something I might do. Tracking someone down with first-hand information on a subject the interested me. I’m glad he was open with you.