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Old 08-14-2015, 01:10 PM   #841
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OK... one just happened to me....

A door to door salesman that will not take NO for an answer... when it is a call (which is another peeve... the no call list does not work) I just ignore it...

But, the guy at the door you usually answer... I step out so the cats do not get out... they ask their question and I politely say 'not interested'... then they try something else... 'no, still not' as I am opening the door to go back inside... and they continue to try and sell something!!! REALLY, how many people open the door back up and say 'OH, sure I will buy your crap'....


And especially when I was just about to fall into a good nap....
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Old 08-15-2015, 02:31 PM   #842
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Mine is people making U turns on red lights! Saw three cars do this the other day and it really isn't unusual in Georgia. This is the only place I have lived that I have seen it regularly.
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Mine is people making U turns on red lights! Saw three cars do this the other day and it really isn't unusual in Georgia. This is the only place I have lived that I have seen it regularly.
Well, I mean it's not like you're driving across the intersection or anything. You're just using a little unused bit of it for a moment.

I don't think I've ever seen anyone do that, aside from police cars. Turn flashing lights on, U-turn to get to the doughnut shop catch a speeder.
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Mine is people making U turns on red lights! Saw three cars do this the other day and it really isn't unusual in Georgia. This is the only place I have lived that I have seen it regularly.

It might have to do with the law... maybe you are not running a red light unless you actually go through the intersection....

I know here when they had the red light cameras that they sent people who made right turns on a red a ticket even if they had not stopped... but then found out that the law was written in such a way that making the turn even after the red was not illegal (enough?)... I think they have changed it.... not sure...
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A door to door salesman that will not take NO for an answer...

But, the guy at the door you usually answer... I step out so the cats do not get out... they ask their question and I politely say 'not interested'... then they try something else... 'no, still not' as I am opening the door to go back inside... and they continue to try and sell something!!! REALLY, how many people open the door back up and say 'OH, sure I will buy your crap'....


A work colleague told me of his neighbor, a retired ex-cop, was visited by a door-to-door salesman who said he was selling magazine subscriptions and held out a rather worn-looking brochure of magazines. While the "salesman" was dressed in a short sleeved shirt, slacks, and sneakers, he was holding his left hand behind his back. When the homeowner tried to see what the salesman was concealing, the stranger slightly turned his body so his hand could not be seen. At that point the homeowner retrieved his service revolver he kept behind the front door, pointed it at the stranger, and demanded he show what was in his concealed hand. The stranger produced a 7 inch dagger/slicing knife. The stranger was held at gunpoint until the police arrived. You just never know . . .
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Stopped at a food store on the way home and saw 2 women (50ish) in the produce department eating cherries out of the packages. I was shocked and said "you can't eat those without paying for them, it's stealing." They said "no it wasn't that everyone does it." I walked away. Saw them later taking samples from the bulk candy aisle. These were also people that thought it was okay to block the entire aisle with their cart. What is wrong with people that they think this isn't stealing?
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Was at Torrey Pines State Park (again) walking the trails for my cardio workout.


There are several scenic overlooks for people to stop, enjoy the view, take in the vistas, be in the moment.


All shattered and ripped to rude reality by a group blasting their iPhones so that *everyone* within a hundred feet could share in their 'me' moment.


I had to find a bend in the trail behind a large outcropping to get away from sound.


It wouldn't have mattered if they were blaring my favorite group or song - for places like a state park with shared trails - please jam your earbuds in your ears and let the rest of us walk in quiet.
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My pet peeve of the day is people who put public safety at risk.

The Rock Creek wildfire is about two hours driving time from where I live. It is currently over 4000 hectares and is burning out of control. It's believed to have started close to the highway by a cigarette tossed from a vehicle. To date, it has burned 30 homes.

Not far away in Oliver, at the Testalinden Creek fire, firefighting aircraft had to be grounded for five hours because someone was recording the action with a drone.



B.C. wildfires: Rock Creek fire smoke challenging firefighters - British Columbia - CBC News
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Stopped at a food store on the way home and saw 2 women (50ish) in the produce department eating cherries out of the packages. I was shocked and said "you can't eat those without paying for them, it's stealing." They said "no it wasn't that everyone does it." I walked away. Saw them later taking samples from the bulk candy aisle. These were also people that thought it was okay to block the entire aisle with their cart. What is wrong with people that they think this isn't stealing?
They sound like your basic genuine slobs.
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OK... had something else come up this morning that just got to me...

I need to get my tires rotated... when I went to them the other day it was a 2 hour wait... I said I could not do it today, but I live 5 minutes and would like to be able to get in line and come before you do the work... the guy gave me the number and said call us and I will put you in line...

So, this morning I call and he said it was 45 minutes to an hour, but he would put me in line and I could come in about 30 minutes. So, 30 minutes later I show up. They said it was about an hour wait since I was not scheduled... OK, but I called and scheduled... so the new guy said he would put my name down and I could come in 40 minutes...

SOOO, I come in 40 minutes and am told, it will be about an hour wait.. WTF!!! I was here 40 minutes ago when I was told an hour wait... why do I have to wait for all the people that came AFTER me? I was then told that even if I HAD AN APPOINTMENT I would have to wait about 45 minutes to an hour before they would get to me...

Then why in the heck (read a different word there) do you even have appointment times

This is Discount Tires... they have better prices and I have already bought these tires from them and this is just a free rebalance and rotation....
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I really make an effort to avoid lines. My long-standing policy is that if a business is too busy to take my money I'll spend it someplace else.
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OK... had something else come up this morning that just got to me...

I need to get my tires rotated... when I went to them the other day it was a 2 hour wait... I said I could not do it today, but I live 5 minutes and would like to be able to get in line and come before you do the work... the guy gave me the number and said call us and I will put you in line...

So, this morning I call and he said it was 45 minutes to an hour, but he would put me in line and I could come in about 30 minutes. So, 30 minutes later I show up. They said it was about an hour wait since I was not scheduled... OK, but I called and scheduled... so the new guy said he would put my name down and I could come in 40 minutes...

SOOO, I come in 40 minutes and am told, it will be about an hour wait.. WTF!!! I was here 40 minutes ago when I was told an hour wait... why do I have to wait for all the people that came AFTER me? I was then told that even if I HAD AN APPOINTMENT I would have to wait about 45 minutes to an hour before they would get to me...

Then why in the heck (read a different word there) do you even have appointment times

This is Discount Tires... they have better prices and I have already bought these tires from them and this is just a free rebalance and rotation....
Why not just rotate them yourself? In a little more than the time it took to type this post, I do my own tire rotations in my driveway (or garage if it's raining out. Of course then, I usually just wait for the next sunny day). Life's way too short to waste time driving to a tire store, waiting for them to get to my car, doing the `work,' listening to their spiel about how much unnecessary work I need done, and then returning home.

Then again, I feel the same way about oil changes which I also like (actually, prefer) doing myself. I guess to each their own.
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Discount Tire tricks: Find a close location with a Denny's or IHop next door (or other suitable breakfast place)

1. Make an appointment for the morning.

2. Wait 30 minutes, then call the location ans verify they have seen your appointment (sometimes they don't check the computer in the busy morning).

3. Go there and drop the car and tell them you will be next door.

4. Go next door and have a coffee and your favorite breakfast.

5. In an hour, go pick up your car.
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Why not just rotate them yourself? In a little more than the time it took to type this post, I do my own tire rotations in my driveway (or garage if it's raining out. Of course then, I usually just wait for the next sunny day). Life's way too short to waste time driving to a tire store, waiting for them to get to my car, doing the `work,' listening to their spiel about how much unnecessary work I need done, and then returning home.

Then again, I feel the same way about oil changes which I also like (actually, prefer) doing myself. I guess to each their own.
Tires need balancing... I can feel one or more out of balance....

Then again, I do not have good enough tools to get it done easily...

And finally.... they do it FREE.... just have to wait for them....
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Discount Tire tricks: Find a close location with a Denny's or IHop next door (or other suitable breakfast place)

1. Make an appointment for the morning.

2. Wait 30 minutes, then call the location ans verify they have seen your appointment (sometimes they don't check the computer in the busy morning).

3. Go there and drop the car and tell them you will be next door.

4. Go next door and have a coffee and your favorite breakfast.

5. In an hour, go pick up your car.

I think the whole point of making an appointment is that you do not have to wait for all the people who walked in... if I make a 9AM appt, I would expect to get service around that time... not 10AM or even later...

Also, nothing next door to go and get anything... so I would have to drive to a different store... not sure if there is anything next to it (them, as there are a few around here) either...
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I think the whole point of making an appointment is that you do not have to wait for all the people who walked in... if I make a 9AM appt, I would expect to get service around that time... not 10AM or even later...

Also, nothing next door to go and get anything... so I would have to drive to a different store... not sure if there is anything next to it (them, as there are a few around here) either...
I'm just stating how it works at Texas DT stores in big cities.

One of my friends is a district manager for them (now in College Station) and all the stores are busy these days. There big problem is that the store staffs don't always see the online appointments when they start the shift and they also don't place a high priority on appointments for tire rotation/balance since they are free.

It sucks going there, and there are other tire shops like Firestone and Pep Boys.
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I'm just stating how it works at Texas DT stores in big cities.

One of my friends is a district manager for them (now in College Station) and all the stores are busy these days. There big problem is that the store staffs don't always see the online appointments when they start the shift and they also don't place a high priority on appointments for tire rotation/balance since they are free.

It sucks going there, and there are other tire shops like Firestone and Pep Boys.
Thanks... the mgr of the store also explained it to me... so then why even offer appointments? That was my argument...

I think what corporate wants and what the stores do is not the same... but then again, it could be corporate that is fine with the way it is...

Yes, I will be checking out other stores now.... but I think DT beats them all in price... and I would not want to pay for balance and rotation every 5K miles or so... I also have been a customer for maybe 30 odd years...
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Thanks... the mgr of the store also explained it to me... so then why even offer appointments? That was my argument...

I think what corporate wants and what the stores do is not the same... but then again, it could be corporate that is fine with the way it is...

Yes, I will be checking out other stores now.... but I think DT beats them all in price... and I would not want to pay for balance and rotation every 5K miles or so... I also have been a customer for maybe 30 odd years...
Do they have a Facebook page? Consider giving constructive feedback there, where other potential customers can see it. That may get their attention.
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Update on my Discount Tire saga...

Wrote to the company and complained... got a call this morning from the manager who said that is not what is supposed to happen...

Scheduled me for 11:30... I arrived at that time, got me in when the bay was empty, did the work and I was out of there in less than 20 minutes...

This is how an appointment is supposed to work!!!

But, just found out that my 90,000 mile Michelins are almost ready to be replaced at 30,000 miles... the manager said that Michelin is aware of the problem and I would get back a credit... said I got one more rotation and then will have to replace them...

If it ain't one thing it is another.....
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OK... one just happened to me....

A door to door salesman that will not take NO for an answer... when it is a call (which is another peeve... the no call list does not work) I just ignore it...

But, the guy at the door you usually answer... I step out so the cats do not get out... they ask their question and I politely say 'not interested'... then they try something else... 'no, still not' as I am opening the door to go back inside... and they continue to try and sell something!!! REALLY, how many people open the door back up and say 'OH, sure I will buy your crap'....


And especially when I was just about to fall into a good nap....
There is a nifty little sign available for about 2 bucks.
It says "NO SOLICITING". I have on right at the entrance to my driveway. It works pretty good, those who ignore it get to stand at the door until they become bored.
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