Hey there Wadey and welcome to the forum.
The kiddie thing i understand where your coming from .
When i was working say was as im retired now i use to hear that phrase
good morning kid and such.
In the train yard where i worked we had 2 way radio's and i called everyone " Babe" did not matter if they were a guy or gal its just a phrase and no offense was ever meant.
Anyhoot welcome and hope your journey is a good one.
The kiddie thing i understand where your coming from .
When i was working say was as im retired now i use to hear that phrase
good morning kid and such.
In the train yard where i worked we had 2 way radio's and i called everyone " Babe" did not matter if they were a guy or gal its just a phrase and no offense was ever meant.
Anyhoot welcome and hope your journey is a good one.