The Vent and Rant Thread - Page 274

RickyMaveety · 06-12-2009, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lady Blue

OK, I've been karma blocked again. Do I need to start keeping a score card?

Can I just plea temporary karma amnesia and have my bag of karma dust returned?

Ricky, will you take my case (pro bono, of course) since you seem to have an abundance of free time (between inhaling and exhaling?) Maybe you can get me deferred karma-lization.

Well, until I get my dust bag back, Special K to all of you.

Back on course - I think I understand now why VR's been sitting behind those pretty pink flowers so much. That's where he spends his nekkid days so we don't see.

Special K?? Do I really look that heavy??

Hell yes, sure I'll take the case. However, just now I'm going to log off. It looks like we are about to have a repeat of last night. Thick, nasty black clouds headed in our direction, it's been thundering for the past hour, and although there is no wind at present, the storm itself appears to be moving pretty damn fast. It's not so much that I fear being on the computer, but sitting next to a window while working on an electrical appliance is really not the best strategy in a lightning storm.

Ta for now.

Lady Blue · 06-12-2009, 09:44 PM

I think I'll do the same. There's also a huge storm west of here again, like yesterday and the night before.

I'm watching the Rangers/Dodgers game and getting an idea where it's at from there. It's starting to look really bad.

I'm gone too. Goodnight all.

yvanleterrible · 06-12-2009, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lady Blue

OK, I've been karma blocked again. Do I need to start keeping a score card?

Can I just plea temporary karma amnesia and have my bag of karma dust returned?

Ricky, will you take my case (pro bono, of course) since you seem to have an abundance of free time (between inhaling and exhaling?) Maybe you can get me deferred karma-lization.

Well, until I get my dust bag back, Special K to all of you.

Back on course - I think I understand now why VR's been sitting behind those pretty pink flowers so much. That's where he spends his nekkid days so we don't see.

Or that thong rolled up in fur. Ouch! that must be painful.

ruth1304 · 06-13-2009, 06:52 AM

Argh! I'm currently trying not to scream "FOCUS!" at a group of musicians. They only had 4 hours to record a 3 track EP, one of them was nearly an hour late, and now the bass player is noodling on an acoustic guitar he "found" (translation, opened the cupboard IN MY HOUSE, took out the guitar case, opened it, took it out and started playing).

The drummer has finally returned from scaring the Jehovah's Witnesses who chose this morning to introduce themselves, and is instead standing in the drum studio (my lounge) reading passages from the bible for the amusement of the lead singer in the main studio (my housemate's bedroom). Meanwhile my housemate (producer/sound engineer/lead guitarist) is wandering round muttering things like "maybe I should plug in the electric guitar ... should I put the amp in the kitchen."

In two hours one of them has to go, and at current rate of progress they might have recorded the instrumentation for one track. Even if the lead singer can stay on and record vocals this afternoon, they've still got 2 more track to go SO THEY'LL HAVE TO COME BACK.

After some persuasion I convinced them that unplugging my internet connection would not speed up the process so at least I have this place to let off steam! Can't even go into the kitchen for food and drink as there's an amp with a mic set up in there. Luckily the acoustics in the bathroom aren't very good

All I can say is it's a good thing their music's brilliant as otherwise I'm not sure I'd let them come back!

GeoffC · 06-13-2009, 08:29 AM

Okay ....

it's been a hell of year for internet purchases ...

1) Item from a shop that promised free delivery, anywhere in mainland UK - irrespective of size and weight.
Tried to charge £150.00 for delivery - despite their t&cs, "because it was being sent direct from the manufacturer."
Manufacturer offered to send with delivery £70.00 (!?) - but the item would cost more anyway - so that was no joy.

3 weeks later manufacturer sends email inviting me to purchase at a reasonable price, inc. p&p - Lot cheaper than the original discussions.

Arrived by courier badly damaged, as did a replacement. 3rd time lucky !!!!!

2) Watch ordered - website said 'in-stock', but it wasn't. Eventually they found it - but when it arrived it wasn't what was ordered. The shops had their labels mis-printed.
New watch ordered and correct on receipt from another (more expensive) site.

3) Fictionwise, BoB and others - "Geographical Restriction" on books I want to buy from my wish list.

4) Two expensive chairs ordered. 4-6 weeks delivery, but pay up-front. 5 weeks in and the supplier goes bust - no order and no money likely. Credit Card company pays up.
Two expensive chairs re-ordered from another site (more expensive). 4-6 weeks delivery. 9 weeks later we were promised delivery yesterday. But courier didn't move them from the warehouse 400 miles away until late yesterday. We hope for Monday!.

5) Beautiful Ammonite pair on Ebay. Successful bid (only bidder). AAA quality with almost flawless structure on the face of each showing well defined cells and lattice work, including the final spiral into the middle. 6 days later it arrives. But it wasn't what we bid on.... No explanation with the item. 3 days of frantic messages and emails follow - plus discovery of web site showing the identical photograph and description of Ebay item - at twice the price !!!. Owner finally responds, he's been away. Error on their part, they've sold it, and doesn't appreciate being informed that the alternative sent was not of same quality. Offers another that he says is 3* more valuable - but although it's a nice pair it has damage in the centre and it's not nearly as nice.
Blames web-site reorganisation for item still on sale - even today...
He's worried that a negative feedback will ruin him and put his staff out of business. Talk about tripping guilt !!!
He promised to obtain suitable specimens .... we wait.....

excuse my rant and vent - there ! , that's better ...... .....

normal service will now resume...

CHOCOLATE anybody ?

ruth1304 · 06-13-2009, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoffC

CHOCOLATE anybody ?

Here it is! Nothing more frustrating than not getting what you've been promised.

GeoffC · 06-13-2009, 08:56 AM

yum yum - chocolate ...... (Only milk-free please .... TA)

desertgrandma · 06-13-2009, 09:16 AM

[QUOTE=GeoffC;490493]Okay ....

excuse my rant and vent - there ! , that's better ...... .....

normal service will now resume...

CHOCOLATE anybody ?[/QU

Here. You deserve a piece of my BD cake........and a hug.

benham · 06-13-2009, 10:38 AM

Oh yeah, Happy Birthday DG! Nice of you to share you cake!

Patricia · 06-13-2009, 04:21 PM

A belated Happy birthday, DG!
Many happy returns.

GraceKrispy · 06-14-2009, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoffC

yum yum - chocolate ...... (Only milk-free please .... TA)

Ok, here ya go: milk and nut free chocolate, just for you!

GeoffC · 06-14-2009, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GraceKrispy

Ok, here ya go: milk and nut free chocolate, just for you!

just as long as i don't have to share ......

GraceKrispy · 06-14-2009, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoffC

just as long as i don't have to share ......

Definitely not! I prefer my chocolate with milk and other nifty add-ons. This one's JUST for you!

GeoffC · 06-14-2009, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GraceKrispy

Definitely not! I prefer my chocolate with milk and other nifty add-ons. This one's JUST for you!

ahhhh ..... (what do I do with the wrapper - now ?!)

GraceKrispy · 06-14-2009, 05:04 AM

Ah, the multitudic plethora of things you can do with the wrapper! I will leave you with an image that will, hopefully, inspire you...

06-13-2009, 09:16 AM	#4103
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	[QUOTE=GeoffC;490493]Okay .... excuse my rant and vent - there ! , that's better ...... ..... normal service will now resume... CHOCOLATE anybody ?[/QU Here. You deserve a piece of my BD cake........and a hug. Attached Thumbnails

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ruth1304 Addict Posts: 394 Karma: 1546 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bristol, UK Device: Waiting for a kindle!	Argh! I'm currently trying not to scream "FOCUS!" at a group of musicians. They only had 4 hours to record a 3 track EP, one of them was nearly an hour late, and now the bass player is noodling on an acoustic guitar he "found" (translation, opened the cupboard IN MY HOUSE, took out the guitar case, opened it, took it out and started playing). The drummer has finally returned from scaring the Jehovah's Witnesses who chose this morning to introduce themselves, and is instead standing in the drum studio (my lounge) reading passages from the bible for the amusement of the lead singer in the main studio (my housemate's bedroom). Meanwhile my housemate (producer/sound engineer/lead guitarist) is wandering round muttering things like "maybe I should plug in the electric guitar ... should I put the amp in the kitchen." In two hours one of them has to go, and at current rate of progress they might have recorded the instrumentation for one track. Even if the lead singer can stay on and record vocals this afternoon, they've still got 2 more track to go SO THEY'LL HAVE TO COME BACK. After some persuasion I convinced them that unplugging my internet connection would not speed up the process so at least I have this place to let off steam! Can't even go into the kitchen for food and drink as there's an amp with a mic set up in there. Luckily the acoustics in the bathroom aren't very good All I can say is it's a good thing their music's brilliant as otherwise I'm not sure I'd let them come back!

06-13-2009, 08:29 AM	#4100
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	Okay .... it's been a hell of year for internet purchases ... 1) Item from a shop that promised free delivery, anywhere in mainland UK - irrespective of size and weight. Tried to charge £150.00 for delivery - despite their t&cs, "because it was being sent direct from the manufacturer." Manufacturer offered to send with delivery £70.00 (!?) - but the item would cost more anyway - so that was no joy. 3 weeks later manufacturer sends email inviting me to purchase at a reasonable price, inc. p&p - Lot cheaper than the original discussions. Arrived by courier badly damaged, as did a replacement. 3rd time lucky !!!!! 2) Watch ordered - website said 'in-stock', but it wasn't. Eventually they found it - but when it arrived it wasn't what was ordered. The shops had their labels mis-printed. New watch ordered and correct on receipt from another (more expensive) site. 3) Fictionwise, BoB and others - "Geographical Restriction" on books I want to buy from my wish list. 4) Two expensive chairs ordered. 4-6 weeks delivery, but pay up-front. 5 weeks in and the supplier goes bust - no order and no money likely. Credit Card company pays up. Two expensive chairs re-ordered from another site (more expensive). 4-6 weeks delivery. 9 weeks later we were promised delivery yesterday. But courier didn't move them from the warehouse 400 miles away until late yesterday. We hope for Monday!. 5) Beautiful Ammonite pair on Ebay. Successful bid (only bidder). AAA quality with almost flawless structure on the face of each showing well defined cells and lattice work, including the final spiral into the middle. 6 days later it arrives. But it wasn't what we bid on.... No explanation with the item. 3 days of frantic messages and emails follow - plus discovery of web site showing the identical photograph and description of Ebay item - at twice the price !!!. Owner finally responds, he's been away. Error on their part, they've sold it, and doesn't appreciate being informed that the alternative sent was not of same quality. Offers another that he says is 3* more valuable - but although it's a nice pair it has damage in the centre and it's not nearly as nice. Blames web-site reorganisation for item still on sale - even today... He's worried that a negative feedback will ruin him and put his staff out of business. Talk about tripping guilt !!! He promised to obtain suitable specimens .... we wait..... excuse my rant and vent - there ! , that's better ...... ..... normal service will now resume... CHOCOLATE anybody ?

06-13-2009, 08:56 AM	#4102
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	yum yum - chocolate ...... (Only milk-free please .... TA)

06-13-2009, 10:38 AM	#4104
benham Guru Posts: 882 Karma: 5565888 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Townsend, WI Device: Palm TX, PRS-505 (BLUE)	Oh yeah, Happy Birthday DG! Nice of you to share you cake!

06-13-2009, 04:21 PM	#4105
Patricia Reader Posts: 11,504 Karma: 8720163 Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Wales, UK Device: Sony PRS-500, PRS-505, Asus EEEpc 4G	A belated Happy birthday, DG! Many happy returns.

06-14-2009, 05:04 AM	#4110
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