Sometimes, the things that I want, I can't get. And it isn't a big deal. It probably doesn't even register as a small deal. But my brain focuses on this stupid thing that I shouldn't even care about. And now I'm bummed out.
Sometimes, the things that I want, I can't get. And it isn't a big deal. It probably doesn't even register as a small deal. But my brain focuses on this stupid thing that I shouldn't even care about. And now I'm bummed out.
In reply to GameboyRMH :
You're 180 degrees out.
I'm leaving Shaw(Rogers) for Bell. We have Rogers fiberoptic at the door right now, but I've heard so many bad things about their internet I'm staying with the old fashioned rural line of sight service. It's good enough and cheap.
I just got off the phone with Bell. I waited less than 30 seconds, spoke to a human, got the answer I was looking for and another credit and free subscription to Crave (not that I'll use it) for being a new customer. I'm going to end up with way more channels for about 70% of what I was paying.
The last time I called Shaw/Rogers I waited the entire day and was not able to get through. Even the chat was a 2hr wait.
Latest fun with Amazon. This glass filter and an angle grinder in a box. Think they used any padding, or even a piece of paper around the GLASS filter?
My uber driver peed in a cup during the drive.
And.
I think I need a hug
In reply to Mr_Asa :
That's more common than you'd think. I will only take a taxi/uber if I'm desperate
In reply to Mr_Asa :
I have a friend that does Uber on the side some evenings (works from home and gets bored). Now I have questions for him.
In reply to Mr_Asa :
That's the kind of stuff I expect to see on Tic Toc.
The installation tech is scheduled for between 12PM and 5PM Friday sir, he will call Thursday to confirm.
No call Thursday, I call and get confirmation this morning.
It's 5:42 and no installation tech.
mtn said:Sometimes, the things that I want, I can't get. And it isn't a big deal. It probably doesn't even register as a small deal. But my brain focuses on this stupid thing that I shouldn't even care about. And now I'm bummed out.
I had set up my mortgage payment to double this month, and it didn't take. I now owe $272 on my house, and it pisses me off that I have another month to go. I want to be debt free now, not on Feb 14.
Royal Bank of Canada didn't want to miss out on that seven cents of interest, I guess.
Streetwiseguy said:Royal Bank of Canada
GRRR
Ranger50 said:Sciatica. berkeley you. 2.5 days so far no relief even though I have used 90% of everything I have available at home. 2 different chiropractor adjustments. Muscle relaxers. Tylenol, Advil, aleve. Heating pad. Stretches.
I give.
Well I gave... one urgent care visit that got started for some relief just to get home and be back where I started. Went to my emergency department I work at nd eventually got admitted for pain control. That led to a MRI saying I have a slipped disc causing my pain. Then a trip to interventional radiology for a steroid injection at my L3/L4 junction. Still having pain but not like before. Oh well.
I hate having to get something from a locked display at LowesDepot.
After spending 5 minutes looking for an associate, I ended up standing in the main aisle with my arms in the air loudly declaring, "I need assistance to unlock something! I need assistance to unlock something!"
The "Subtle Foreshadowing" editing of Reels/TikToks.
I could kinda tolerate one little clip but not when it's 5 seconds of it leading up to less than a second of action.
Beer Baron 🍺 said:I hate having to get something from a locked display at LowesDepot.
After spending 5 minutes looking for an associate, I ended up standing in the main aisle with my arms in the air loudly declaring, "I need assistance to unlock something! I need assistance to unlock something!"
They're 4 digit combo locks here. The combo is the store number. I just grab my stuff now.
Beer Baron 🍺 said:I hate having to get something from a locked display at LowesDepot.
After spending 5 minutes looking for an associate, I ended up standing in the main aisle with my arms in the air loudly declaring, "I need assistance to unlock something! I need assistance to unlock something!"
I was trying to find a downspout splash block at Lowe's Depot. I found where it was supposed to be located but it was not there. After a few minutes of looking, I gave up. The Pro Desk was by that isle and there were 8 associates just standing around BSing. I asked the one at the counter for help and she called someone to the isle where I was at. I waited for 15 minutes and no one showed up. All the while the gaggle of associates at the Pro Desk were still standing there. I just left. I ended up ordering it online for pickup.
Like Steve_Jones, I would rather not deal with store associates. Just gimme my E36 M3 so I can spend as little as time in your E36 M3ty store as possible.
On the road I needed a phone charging cord - dodged inside Wally World to a locked electronics case. Nobody around so I walked around, waited, then went to the counter and saw a phone.
Called almost every number in the sticker - not one person picked up the other end. Searched for the intercom code.....to fail.
If I wasn't traveling.......
I mean, the mini sledges aren't locked up and were handy. If no one came, I was prepared to solve my problem myself.
My passenger rear tire had a slow leak last week. It was getting a bit annoying, airing it up at home and at gas stations. So I run down a local tire place to get it patched and notice it has changed names. The ex-Navy dude with the sleeves that usually runs the place isn't there. Hmm?
Tire dude: Well, Mr. Tester, we don't patch tires with less than C tread depth. Ok. We will air it up and order two tires for you.
Tester looks at tire... The tire has tread above the wear bars, sipes are still clearly visible, and sidewalls are solid. ?? Ok, I am driving a lot for work. They are a little worn. Let's order two tires, same brand, same size, and same or similar pattern.
Tire guy pulls up a "green screen " inventory list, no descriptions, pictures, etc... He tries to sell me an air filter and a belt... focus man. He doesn't see the exact tire that I have. Selects a similar named one. Quote is a little high, but they can do get it this week.
Tester: No. I do air filters and belts myself. Ok. Order the tires.
Tire guy: We will get the tires Wednesday, can we schedule you for Thursday?
Tester: I am out of town for work that day. How about Friday?
Tire guy: Confirms appointment at 8:00 on Friday. He specifically said 8:00.
I go home and find 25 psi in the leaky tire. Either they didn't fill it, or the leak is worse. I am pretty sure the guy didn't put air in it. I am on the road 3 days straight this week. With that in mind, I go ahead and take the tire off, pull the nail, and plug it myself. This is what I should have done in the first place.
Friday morning rolls around. I pack up my laptop and head to the tire place.
Tire guy: Mr. Tester, I don't see you on the schedule.
Tester: ?? Two tires should have been here Wednesday... Friday at 8:00...?
Tire guy: Ok. I see your order on this other page.
I go set up my computer and start working.
Tire guy: The tires didn't get delivered. They will be here later today. You should have received a message.
Tester: ??
Tire guy: Can you leave the vehicle?
Tester: No. I leave and tell them to call.
They call in the afternoon and back to the tire shop I go. Wrong tires. Some ridiculous off-road pattern. ??
I am pretty sure they put the correct tires on someone else's truck a couple of days ago. At this point, I am done. Any convenience or time saving went completely out the window, and there isn't a cost savings over one of the big tire places. I am willing to pay more to support local businesses and for better service and quality. They really missed the mark. Just wow!
amazingly enough, the shut off valve actually worked. So I guess I know what else I get to fix this spring.
In reply to Steve_Jones :
E36 M3, I used to work at a Lowe's and didnt know that. Nice.
In reply to tester (Forum Supporter) :
Sadly I've had those kinda days at the hose shop.
Sometimes you're (tire guy) the one who has to call the customer and eat a 💩 sandwich, as we used to say.
In a dream this morning, I ended up having a backache. Weird, but dreams are weird. Woke up with a backache...in the exact same spot. Man, WTF? I dream to escape reality.
berkeley you , dream.
In reply to tester (Forum Supporter) :
You were a lot more patient than I would have been
In reply to tester (Forum Supporter) :
I always end up settling on the sketchiest hole-in-the-wall tire shop in town for doing the work I want quickly at a reasonable price, seek out these gems.
Edit: My current favorite is behind a gas station, directly next to railroad tracks, with potholes in the parking lot that could swallow a car.
In reply to GameboyRMH :
Yeah, I had what could have been my favorite hole-in-the-wall tire shops about 100 yards from work.
Unfortunately the guy was surly and scratched the berk out of the rims on DW's car.
OTOH, shout out to the nameless sketchy used tire place in northwest Indy that took my call at 4:45p on a Monday evening, had 2 new Chinesium tires at a good price in my obscure 19" size, and got them on the car perfectly balanced by closing time at 5:30p.
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