My husband was so proud. He caught the trash guys and gave them $20 to take the old hail-ridden hot tub cover. I applauded him. It was not a problem for them, though probably not a legitimate pickup. We love to catch our guys when we have “beyond weekly” needs.
We do not have easy access to anything in our ‘hood. In the past I have put the trailer at the end of the drive loaded with tree branches and a white envelope with cash. Our disposers take care of it. I have placed a cash envelope for the newspaper delivery driver at the top of the driveway – an out of the ordinary place to deliver – just to show appreciation.
I know it’s not much, but cash speaks. It speaks to me even in my singing and accompanying for weddings and funerals. If I am paid in cash it makes accounting easier. Although cash may be losing some of its weight in this era, I always appreciate it. It’s been paid for.