Livingston, perhaps?
About 90 miles NW of there, actually.
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Taking off work to wait for the DirecTV folks to come and install a new HD DVR box. They were supposed to show up sometime between noon and 4pm. At 4:04 pm I received a call saying the technician was enroute. When the tech still hadn't shown up by 5:30 pm I called and cancelled the order. Of course, the tech showed up as I was on the phone cancelling the order. I told him to leave.
This was the last straw. I've had numerous problems with my exisitng DVR and with my satellite signal going out on both TVs. On Saturday morning I'll call DirecTV back to let them know I'm cancelling my service with them.
On Saturday I'll also be waiting for Comcast to come and install their HD service.
Driving home through -----, East Texas, last night after a 15-hour workday, I see a 55 mph ahead limit sign. I slow to 55 mph; my passenger sees a cop car and says, "good thing you slowed down." Nonetheless, the cop car pulls me over, the cop sees I have a rental vehicle from out of town, and gleefully writes me a ticket for going "56 mph in a 45 mph zone."
I say, "Pardon me, officer, I'm not trying to contradict you, but the sign I just passed said Speed Limit 55." Cop smiles -- he knows daggone well the sign says 55. He replies, "I said it's 45 mph. I'm writing you a citation. Sign here." I can either pay the ticket, or take a day of leave without pay to drive all the way the hell out there and contest it, which would cost me more than the ticket. Which he knows full well.
I'm not sure why he didn't just rob me at gunpoint and cut out all the paperwork.
(Name of town censored in case any local cops from there are reading this).
Well, here's a story from the "It could have been worse" file on police corruption.
A friend of mine was driving through Mexico, not sure where. He gets pulled over and the officer throws a joint into his lap through the open window. Then, real casual, he says,"That's a nice stereo." So, my friend takes it out and gives it to him. And then of course he says,"Those look like good cds; they'd be great for this new stereo I just got." After that, he just got back in his car and drove off.
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Well, here's a story from the "It could have been worse" file on police corruption.
A friend of mine was driving through Mexico, not sure where. He gets pulled over and the officer throws a joint into his lap through the open window. Then, real casual, he says,"That's a nice stereo." So, my friend takes it out and gives it to him. And then of course he says,"Those look like good cds; they'd be great for this new stereo I just got." After that, he just got back in his car and drove off.
yes...
sometimes suck to be here...
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Taking off work to wait for the DirecTV folks to come and install a new HD DVR box. They were supposed to show up sometime between noon and 4pm. At 4:04 pm I received a call saying the technician was enroute. When the tech still hadn't shown up by 5:30 pm I called and cancelled the order. Of course, the tech showed up as I was on the phone cancelling the order. I told him to leave.
This was the last straw. I've had numerous problems with my exisitng DVR and with my satellite signal going out on both TVs. On Saturday morning I'll call DirecTV back to let them know I'm cancelling my service with them.
On Saturday I'll also be waiting for Comcast to come and install their HD service.
dude, you think DirecTV is bad, wait until you deal with Comcast...
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Well, here's a story from the "It could have been worse" file on police corruption.
A friend of mine was driving through Mexico, not sure where. He gets pulled over and the officer throws a joint into his lap through the open window. Then, real casual, he says,"That's a nice stereo." So, my friend takes it out and gives it to him. And then of course he says,"Those look like good cds; they'd be great for this new stereo I just got." After that, he just got back in his car and drove off.
yes...
sometimes suck to be here...
Getting Pulled Over In Mexico Rule #1: A One Hundred Dollar Bill Is To Be Placed Discretely Behind The Driver's License When Handing It To The Officer...
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Getting Pulled Over In Mexico Rule #1: A One Hundred Dollar Bill Is To Be Placed Discretely Behind The Driver's License When Handing It To The Officer...
My friend's cousin Kyle is a regular Chris McCandless- he hitchhikes all over the f#@~ing place. Last time I talked to him, he said he was going to stay the f+%+ away from (unpronounceable name of city in southern Mexico). "Why?" I ask. Kyle then proceeded to tell me that a group of four pigs accosted him and took all of his money, a total of eight dollars American. He says he's going to Alaska next.
Yeah...you are pretty ancient Mr. Derek person. :P Also, I don't know if I told you this sn or not. This is my first post. yay!I wish I was young again.Oh, H3LL no...
Hi dorkwizerd, on behalf of all the dorks here, I welcome you!
*snicker*
Just funnin' ya!
My grandpa has roughly 2-4 weeks to live...sorry....I didn't know anywhere else to post this.
My grandpa has roughly 2-4 weeks to live...sorry....I didn't know anywhere else to post this.
~pulls you close and gives you a hug~ I am so sorry to hear that. Don't apologize for posting that here. That is what this thread is for. Talk and we will listen. That is what friends are for.
He has cancer....and we all knew it was coming. The doctors said that it will happen at anytime in the next 2-4 weeks.
My wife and I are going to see him tomorrow...thank God we're within driving distance. We couldn't afford plane tickets or anything like that.
You just don't think its going to happen. Even though the doctors tell you for years to get yourself ready, when the time comes...you're not.
~grimaces~ Nope. IT is never easy and you are never prepared, no matter what you may think. However, at least you have a chance to see him and talk to him, Genova. That is not much, but it is more than some people get. Please take care, drive safely and remember that you have friends here if you need us.
P.S. - Oh, and tell him that you love him and spend as much time with him as you can.
My grandpa has roughly 2-4 weeks to live...sorry....I didn't know anywhere else to post this.
Sorry man. My grandpas have all gone. Spend as much time with him as you can, I would have if I could.
Knocked myself unconscious at work (yet again) for a few seconds. Head doesn't hurt too bad, but my neck sure got a compression.
Rofl. We keep the LCD’s for the server racks in what amounts to a steel tray. One of the goofball database servers was giving me trouble, so I had the tray pulled out and was looking at the LCD (didn’t bother to tilt it out of the tray). Kneeled down and powered it off (didn’t want to turn off the first go around), then stood up, straight into the tray. Ouch. That air conditioned flooring is cold.
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Woke up this morning at 3 a.m. to a screaming 3-year old who was screaming because he had just vomited in his sleep.
I know there are others here who know exactly what I'm talking about...
Yep, had one of those straight in the face before now from a nocturnal 2-yr old... and shortly after realised that the outflow was bipolar. Ick.
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Rofl. We keep the LCD’s for the server racks in what amounts to a steel tray. One of the goofball database servers was giving me trouble, so I had the tray pulled out and was looking at the LCD (didn’t bother to tilt it out of the tray). Kneeled down and powered it off (didn’t want to turn off the first go around), then stood up, straight into the tray. Ouch. That air conditioned flooring is cold.
Sympathy. I once stood up from kneeling next to a stable door, unknowing that the top half had swung open above my head. Worst pain I've ever felt, even including when my karate-trained wife punched me during labor :)
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Rofl. We keep the LCD’s for the server racks in what amounts to a steel tray. One of the goofball database servers was giving me trouble, so I had the tray pulled out and was looking at the LCD (didn’t bother to tilt it out of the tray). Kneeled down and powered it off (didn’t want to turn off the first go around), then stood up, straight into the tray. Ouch. That air conditioned flooring is cold.Sympathy. I once stood up from kneeling next to a stable door, unknowing that the top half had swung open above my head. Worst pain I've ever felt, even including when my karate-trained wife punched me during labor :)
Lessee... I cracked heads with a guy plaing hockey- I cracked his skull, but I only got a concussion. Then there was the time I was grabbing tools in a haste and bumped a shelf, causing a crowbar to fall on my head. Can't think of any others...
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Lessee... I cracked heads with a guy plaing hockey- I cracked his skull, but I only got a concussion. Then there was the time I was grabbing tools in a haste and bumped a shelf, causing a crowbar to fall on my head. Can't think of any others...Rofl. We keep the LCD’s for the server racks in what amounts to a steel tray. One of the goofball database servers was giving me trouble, so I had the tray pulled out and was looking at the LCD (didn’t bother to tilt it out of the tray). Kneeled down and powered it off (didn’t want to turn off the first go around), then stood up, straight into the tray. Ouch. That air conditioned flooring is cold.Sympathy. I once stood up from kneeling next to a stable door, unknowing that the top half had swung open above my head. Worst pain I've ever felt, even including when my karate-trained wife punched me during labor :)
I got hit in the face by a box of about 20 bamboo poles while unloading a truck.
Didn't get knocked unconcious, but I did find myself sitting on the pavement rather dazed.
For those of you who read that my grandpa was dying, the doctors said probably this weekend sometime. :(
For those of you who read that my grandpa was dying, the doctors said probably this weekend sometime. :(
I'm sorry to see that but take consolation that the pain will end and he'll move on to whatever happens, which may or may not be a good thing but at least it's not here.
"It'd be an awfully great adventure to die" Peter Pan
Hugs, cookies, and sunshine.
My grandpa died this morning @ 2am for those who were following my posts.
Its a little rough right now...but my wife and gaming group are helping me stay stable.
Thank you for all the wonderful comments and cookies. :)
I'm so sorry for your loss, Genova. Words are inadequate. *hug*
I too am sorry for your loss. We are here for you.
I am so sorry, Mac.
Please accept my condolences, Mac. May he rest in peace.
Man, that hurts. I'm very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies.
~shakes my head and gives a sad look~ You are reaching Heathy.
[bad english accent] oh yeah? cum 'n getme southboy![/bad english accent]
Being stuck at work late on a Friday night when your other half took extra time off from their work.