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Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2023 11:50 pm
by Felix
Jody wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 7:39 pm
Today, a customer arrives at 5 minutes to closing.
I'm instructed by the boss to simply ascertain what tyres he needs. We will not be fitting them tonight, he can come back tomorrow.
As I go out, the guy is all apologetic, " Sorry it's late....... I'm not from round here ........ I'm going home tonight" . One glance at his tyres and I almost had no choice. They were completely bald, I couldn't even make out the tread pattern. Cords hanging out the edges.
" OK sir, I can't let you leave with them like that, I will stay late and fit these for you. Give me your keys, go see the girl in reception and lets get this done "
TBF in that state i would have probably said get on your bike and hope you get nicked.
Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2023 11:55 pm
by Felix
Wossname wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 10:56 pm
I remember seeing a sign behind the counter of a business (unspecified): “ a lack of preparedness on your part does not constitute an emergency on ours”.
Well done tho - both of you will have had a warm feeling, which is what it’s all about…
That reminds me when i got an MOT one year and the guy said pass but one advisory, Pitted disks. I said "You said that last year" the grease monkey piped up and said in s stern voice "You are meant to fix the advisory's over the year" Fuck you prick, if it was a dangerous issue i would have had a fail. Guy dishing out the MOT started laughing at his mate.
Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2023 4:24 am
by Jody
Count Steer wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 7:55 pm
Jody wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 7:39 pm
Felix wrote: Tue Oct 31, 2023 10:43 pm
You cant get better than a quick fit fitter
Today, a customer arrives at 5 minutes to closing.
I'm instructed by the boss to simply ascertain what tyres he needs. We will not be fitting them tonight, he can come back tomorrow.
As I go out, the guy is all apologetic, " Sorry it's late....... I'm not from round here ........ I'm going home tonight" . One glance at his tyres and I almost had no choice. They were completely bald, I couldn't even make out the tread pattern. Cords hanging out the edges.
" OK sir, I can't let you leave with them like that, I will stay late and fit these for you. Give me your keys, go see the girl in reception and lets get this done "
Kind of you but how come he drives around until he's on the canvas
then suddenly it's a last minute job?
Its a valid point mate, but I'm well aware that some people don't think about thier cars, they just get in a drive. Ignorant for sure, but that's the way it is.
Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2023 4:25 am
by Jody
Felix wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 11:50 pm
Jody wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 7:39 pm
Today, a customer arrives at 5 minutes to closing.
I'm instructed by the boss to simply ascertain what tyres he needs. We will not be fitting them tonight, he can come back tomorrow.
As I go out, the guy is all apologetic, " Sorry it's late....... I'm not from round here ........ I'm going home tonight" . One glance at his tyres and I almost had no choice. They were completely bald, I couldn't even make out the tread pattern. Cords hanging out the edges.
" OK sir, I can't let you leave with them like that, I will stay late and fit these for you. Give me your keys, go see the girl in reception and lets get this done "
TBF in that state i would have probably said get on your bike and hope you get nicked.
With a long drive home and a storm expected, he might not have made it. How might I have felt if he crashed and killed someone ?!
Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:31 am
by Ditchfinder
Tonight's ferry to France got cancelled last night with the expected storm messaging I could book the chunnel instead.
Wasn't looking forward to what was looking like a bit of a bumpy crossing.
Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2023 9:18 am
by Rockburner
Count Steer wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 7:55 pm
Jody wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 7:39 pm
Felix wrote: Tue Oct 31, 2023 10:43 pm
You cant get better than a quick fit fitter
Today, a customer arrives at 5 minutes to closing.
I'm instructed by the boss to simply ascertain what tyres he needs. We will not be fitting them tonight, he can come back tomorrow.
As I go out, the guy is all apologetic, " Sorry it's late....... I'm not from round here ........ I'm going home tonight" . One glance at his tyres and I almost had no choice. They were completely bald, I couldn't even make out the tread pattern. Cords hanging out the edges.
" OK sir, I can't let you leave with them like that, I will stay late and fit these for you. Give me your keys, go see the girl in reception and lets get this done "
Kind of you but how come he drives around until he's on the canvas
then suddenly it's a last minute job?
IIRC Jody's still working in France...
Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2023 1:34 pm
by Noggin
Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2023 1:53 pm
by Yorick
None of that funny white stuff here. No sirree
Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2023 1:54 pm
by Skub
Coming near the end of my daily dander,I chanced upon a flock of Goldfinches on the path. Such a blaze of vivid colours in the Autumn sunlight. My mood was as bright as the sun.
Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2023 3:24 pm
by Pirahna
Skub wrote: Thu Nov 02, 2023 1:54 pm
Coming near the end of my daily dander,I chanced upon a flock of Goldfinches on the path. Such a blaze of vivid colours in the Autumn sunlight. My mood was as bright as the sun.
Get a bag of nyjer seed and a feed and you'll have a garden full of gold finches.
Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2023 3:43 pm
by cheb
Jody wrote: Thu Nov 02, 2023 4:25 am
Felix wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 11:50 pm
Jody wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 7:39 pm
Today, a customer arrives at 5 minutes to closing.
I'm instructed by the boss to simply ascertain what tyres he needs. We will not be fitting them tonight, he can come back tomorrow.
As I go out, the guy is all apologetic, " Sorry it's late....... I'm not from round here ........ I'm going home tonight" . One glance at his tyres and I almost had no choice. They were completely bald, I couldn't even make out the tread pattern. Cords hanging out the edges.
" OK sir, I can't let you leave with them like that, I will stay late and fit these for you. Give me your keys, go see the girl in reception and lets get this done "
TBF in that state i would have probably said get on your bike and hope you get nicked.
With a long drive home and a storm expected, he might not have made it. How might I have felt if he crashed and killed someone ?!
That's awfully close to 'If it saves one life, Think of the children' arguments that really irritate me. He was, an assumption on my part, a competent adult. If so it's his fault and nobody elses. One day we might get back to people having a concept of personal responsibility. If not then he shouldn't be driving a vehicle.
Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2023 3:47 pm
by Taipan
Wossname wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 10:56 pm
I remember seeing a sign behind the counter of a business (unspecified): “ a lack of preparedness on your part does not constitute an emergency on ours”.
Well done tho - both of you will have had a warm feeling, which is what it’s all about…
This was popular at one point!
Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2023 4:54 pm
by Skub
Pirahna wrote: Thu Nov 02, 2023 3:24 pm
Skub wrote: Thu Nov 02, 2023 1:54 pm
Coming near the end of my daily dander,I chanced upon a flock of Goldfinches on the path. Such a blaze of vivid colours in the Autumn sunlight. My mood was as bright as the sun.
Get a bag of nyjer seed and a feed and you'll have a garden full of gold finches.
Gonna do that.
Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2023 5:39 pm
by Count Steer
Taipan wrote: Thu Nov 02, 2023 3:47 pm
Wossname wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 10:56 pm
I remember seeing a sign behind the counter of a business (unspecified): “ a lack of preparedness on your part does not constitute an emergency on ours”.
Well done tho - both of you will have had a warm feeling, which is what it’s all about…
This was popular at one point!
Was that in an NHS hospital recently?
Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2023 6:51 pm
by Taipan
I put the winter liner in my new Alpinestars jacket today. It has the two press stud loops in each arm to secure the liner and they are colour coded so you don't get it around the wrong way. Its the little things...
Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:35 pm
by derek badger
Hello scumbags. Long time no see.Beers in the bath...they make me happy. Be thankfull I didn't use the wide angle lens and get my junk in shot. Stay classy, easy now...
Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2023 2:55 pm
by Bigjawa
Still off work with my busted hand so getting to watch daytime telly. Luckily ITV are showing Dempsey and Makepeace, followed by Magnum PI followed by The Professionals.
Brought back memories of how insanely hot Glynis Barber was. (And still is)
And how many bad actors were about back then.
Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2023 5:57 pm
by Jody
Rockburner wrote: Thu Nov 02, 2023 9:18 am
Count Steer wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 7:55 pm
Jody wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 7:39 pm
Today, a customer arrives at 5 minutes to closing.
I'm instructed by the boss to simply ascertain what tyres he needs. We will not be fitting them tonight, he can come back tomorrow.
As I go out, the guy is all apologetic, " Sorry it's late....... I'm not from round here ........ I'm going home tonight" . One glance at his tyres and I almost had no choice. They were completely bald, I couldn't even make out the tread pattern. Cords hanging out the edges.
" OK sir, I can't let you leave with them like that, I will stay late and fit these for you. Give me your keys, go see the girl in reception and lets get this done "
Kind of you but how come he drives around until he's on the canvas
then suddenly it's a last minute job?
IIRC Jody's still working in France...
You don't
October and November are traditionally spent in the UK for me.
Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2023 6:50 pm
by Rockburner
Jody wrote: Fri Nov 03, 2023 5:57 pm
Rockburner wrote: Thu Nov 02, 2023 9:18 am
Count Steer wrote: Wed Nov 01, 2023 7:55 pm
Kind of you but how come he drives around until he's on the canvas
then suddenly it's a last minute job?
IIRC Jody's still working in France...
You don't
October and November are traditionally spent in the UK for me.
Mea culpa.
Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2023 7:18 pm
by Count Steer
Rockburner wrote: Fri Nov 03, 2023 6:50 pm
Jody wrote: Fri Nov 03, 2023 5:57 pm
Rockburner wrote: Thu Nov 02, 2023 9:18 am
IIRC Jody's still working in France...
You don't
October and November are traditionally spent in the UK for me.
Mea culpa.
Ooh I love a bit of Latin.
Hic, haec, hoc and Cotta being mortis est by the ol' saggitis barbororum.
