How Dumb Can You Be?
I guess my fuse is very short today as I am finding myself more and more irritated by really STUPID people!
I just had a subscriber call me to renew his subscription.
First of all he rattles off his name and address but it all runs together so I can't understand a single word he said.
I'm sure he didn't even know which paper he was subscribed to so I didn't even bother to ask him.
I went straight to asking him if he has his account number or label number.
He sounded confused about the question I asked him, like what do I mean by label or account number.
So I told him the number above your name on the label or if he had an invoice it would be in the box that said "ACCOUNT NUMBER"
So he rattles off the number and tells me he wants to pay with his credit card.
When I told him anytime he was ready he can read off his card number.
He says, "Uuuhh what number do you need off the card?"
I smack my head and (to myself say "Duuuuhh") Take a deep breath and told him as politely as I could the account number... the big long number across the card.
How dumb can one be?
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Monday, September 24, 2007
Churchill Put Some Clothes On
While staying at the Waterside Inn we encountered some of the other guests that were staying there also.
One happen to be this little boy named Churchill.
The family was staying one the first floor (we were on the second floor) and they were one room over. But in the morning we would go out on the balcony to check the weather and the view and Churchill would be feeding the birds or ducks. The one morning we woke up to crying. Not sure if it was Churchill or his baby brother Charlie (Charlie had a fever).
The first time we saw Churchill was at the pool.
Tuesday we went window shopping and headed back to relax by the pool for the rest of the afternoon. It must have been close to supper time, Kim and I were still laying by the pool Churchill and his family had went back to their room to get ready to get something to eat. The next thing we knew Churchill was outside of the pool area running around with no clothes on.
It was kinda funny, I mean this kid had to be 1 1/2 maybe 2 years old.
Then he was outside on his balcony with no clothes on one of the mornings.
The finally straw was when we went to the beach on Wednesday.
This is a big long beach. Plenty of room. What are the odds of running into Churchill and his family???
Over by the rest room and rinse off station there he was, yet again, Naked!!!!
He is quiet the little nudest. Should have a shirt made for him "Clothing Optional"
One happen to be this little boy named Churchill.
The family was staying one the first floor (we were on the second floor) and they were one room over. But in the morning we would go out on the balcony to check the weather and the view and Churchill would be feeding the birds or ducks. The one morning we woke up to crying. Not sure if it was Churchill or his baby brother Charlie (Charlie had a fever).
The first time we saw Churchill was at the pool.
Tuesday we went window shopping and headed back to relax by the pool for the rest of the afternoon. It must have been close to supper time, Kim and I were still laying by the pool Churchill and his family had went back to their room to get ready to get something to eat. The next thing we knew Churchill was outside of the pool area running around with no clothes on.
It was kinda funny, I mean this kid had to be 1 1/2 maybe 2 years old.
Then he was outside on his balcony with no clothes on one of the mornings.
The finally straw was when we went to the beach on Wednesday.
This is a big long beach. Plenty of room. What are the odds of running into Churchill and his family???
Over by the rest room and rinse off station there he was, yet again, Naked!!!!
He is quiet the little nudest. Should have a shirt made for him "Clothing Optional"
You can kinda see Churchill's father (Chruchill Sr) and baby brother (Charlie) over on the left
Thursday, September 20, 2007
A Night Out
I haven't been out in a while.
I don't know why. Not because I haven't been asked to go out because I have had a few people ask me if I want to go out but I just guess it is more like I didn't feel like going out.
But last night was a needed occasion!
My Best Girlfriend needed to get out and get completely wasted. I said I'd be the DD so I already knew I wasn't drinking much.
We ended up at the East End Steakhouse. Not a lot of people which was fine by me. I'm not really one for wall to wall people.
We sat down with our drinks and conversed a bit before we saw this guy coming in the door with DJ equipment.
A comment was made that maybe we picked a good night to go out. Come to find out that it was for Karaoke.
Now mind you I wasn't drinking much because of being the DD do I had no intention of going up and singing. As much as I love to sing and karaoke in the privacy of my own home.
The DJ (Cody) kept coming up and asking if we picked out a song yet and if were were going to sing.
Eventually Tammy threw me in the bag and said I was going to sing and I had mentioned Carrie Underwood "Before He Cheats"
Before I knew it he had me called up there to sing it!
To myself I thought "Okay, step outside the box for a change and do something you wouldn't normally do and that you might not be so comfortable doing"
We got to talking with the DJ and found out he was from Ft Plain too and that he know a lot of people we worked with. He talked to Tammy about where she lived in Jersey. I forget now how we even got on the topic but he asked about my family and I told him my dad's name and how he use to own the video store and he said yeah he knows my dad and my brother. (Such a small world)
This one time I went outside with Tammy when she had her "smoke" and when we came back in we were standing by the door talking. Our table was over to the side so I kept backing up thinking I had backed up to the table and stool next to ours. Boy was I Wrong!
When I turned around to set at our table I was face to face with this guy who had been sitting in the stool next to our table, I had back up just about on his lap. He never said anything and either did Tammy.
I apologized profusely for bumping into him and he insisted it was no problem at all.
We got to talking a bit. We talked about his work and how he likes to go kayaking. We talked about karaoke and how he usually comes to the East End on Wednesdays to sing. Then he asked if I wanted to sing a duet with him. I was hesitant but did agree.
Of course he picks a song I don't even know. He picked Meatloaf - I'd Lie for you (and that's the truth) I have never even heard the song but I did my best LOL. We also sung another one together later on (Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty Stop dragging my Heart Around)
I finally got Tammy up there to sing but I had to do it indirectly!
This cute guy came over to look at the book for a song to sing and asked Tammy if she wanted to sing a duet, of course Tammy said no but I said yes that she would sing one.
After a few minutes I walked over to him and asked if he was singing a duet with Tammy. He then asked what she wanted to sing and I said it didn't matter let him pick it out.
We had a very good time. I haven't had that much fun since my vacation, which in turn was a different kind of fun.
It's when I go out and have such a good time as I did last night that I remember why I use to like going out. Hanging with my friends and going out. Doing the things that I would like to do. It kinda brings out the old me.
Plus having someone show an interesting in you does make you feel good.
I don't know why. Not because I haven't been asked to go out because I have had a few people ask me if I want to go out but I just guess it is more like I didn't feel like going out.
But last night was a needed occasion!
My Best Girlfriend needed to get out and get completely wasted. I said I'd be the DD so I already knew I wasn't drinking much.
We ended up at the East End Steakhouse. Not a lot of people which was fine by me. I'm not really one for wall to wall people.
We sat down with our drinks and conversed a bit before we saw this guy coming in the door with DJ equipment.
A comment was made that maybe we picked a good night to go out. Come to find out that it was for Karaoke.
Now mind you I wasn't drinking much because of being the DD do I had no intention of going up and singing. As much as I love to sing and karaoke in the privacy of my own home.
The DJ (Cody) kept coming up and asking if we picked out a song yet and if were were going to sing.
Eventually Tammy threw me in the bag and said I was going to sing and I had mentioned Carrie Underwood "Before He Cheats"
Before I knew it he had me called up there to sing it!
To myself I thought "Okay, step outside the box for a change and do something you wouldn't normally do and that you might not be so comfortable doing"
We got to talking with the DJ and found out he was from Ft Plain too and that he know a lot of people we worked with. He talked to Tammy about where she lived in Jersey. I forget now how we even got on the topic but he asked about my family and I told him my dad's name and how he use to own the video store and he said yeah he knows my dad and my brother. (Such a small world)
This one time I went outside with Tammy when she had her "smoke" and when we came back in we were standing by the door talking. Our table was over to the side so I kept backing up thinking I had backed up to the table and stool next to ours. Boy was I Wrong!
When I turned around to set at our table I was face to face with this guy who had been sitting in the stool next to our table, I had back up just about on his lap. He never said anything and either did Tammy.
I apologized profusely for bumping into him and he insisted it was no problem at all.
We got to talking a bit. We talked about his work and how he likes to go kayaking. We talked about karaoke and how he usually comes to the East End on Wednesdays to sing. Then he asked if I wanted to sing a duet with him. I was hesitant but did agree.
Of course he picks a song I don't even know. He picked Meatloaf - I'd Lie for you (and that's the truth) I have never even heard the song but I did my best LOL. We also sung another one together later on (Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty Stop dragging my Heart Around)
I finally got Tammy up there to sing but I had to do it indirectly!
This cute guy came over to look at the book for a song to sing and asked Tammy if she wanted to sing a duet, of course Tammy said no but I said yes that she would sing one.
After a few minutes I walked over to him and asked if he was singing a duet with Tammy. He then asked what she wanted to sing and I said it didn't matter let him pick it out.
We had a very good time. I haven't had that much fun since my vacation, which in turn was a different kind of fun.
It's when I go out and have such a good time as I did last night that I remember why I use to like going out. Hanging with my friends and going out. Doing the things that I would like to do. It kinda brings out the old me.
Plus having someone show an interesting in you does make you feel good.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Emil Johnson
Emil Johnson called because he has not received his subscription and demanded that we deliver it right to his door.
As he was shouting it at me I raised my voice to him as well. I'm sorry but the saying as to where the Customer is always right does not fly with me. Especially if they are yelling and completely rude to me I will give it right back.
and I just love the subscribers that feel they are the only one that gets the paper and I should know how they are and take care of them as if they mean anything to me at all.
I explained to him that we were not allowed to deliver the paper personally. as he kept I insisting that he deserved to have this paper delivered to him today and that I was to find someone here that could come and deliver his paper.
As I explain yet again that we (meaning anyone in the company) is not allowed to hand deliver the paper to a customer. But if he would like he is more thank welcome to stop over in the front office and pick up this weeks paper. (Now he lives in Ft plain and we are in Palatine bridge it is all of what maybe 10-15 minutes away depending on where about you live.
He then went off about he doesn't have time because he has to milk the cows and if I would like to come up there and milk the cows for him as he comes here to do my job.
Oh Boy did I bite my tongue (BIG TIME) I should get a raise for not ripping this guy a new asshole.
But I wasn't backing down and was giving it right back with attitude as he was giving it to me from the beginning.
There would be no way he would be even able to begin to understand or handle my job. (Maybe then he wouldn't be such as ass) Plus what does it take all day long to milk cows??? NOT!
Doesn't he have a wife or even a worker that could come down and pick it up for him. I'm sure he could spare 15-20 minutes out of his day to pick up a paper that he is in such dire needs to read.
Then he asked me if I thought the paper was important to read...... LOL now that is a joke. Are you kidding me?
HELL NO I don't think the paper is worth ready and why should I. I am not a farmer I could care less about what is in the paper so No No I don't think it is worth reading or that important.
So I said to him that he is the subscriber and that to him it is an important paper to read and since he feels that way he can come pick up the paper here in the office.
So he thought that I was saying I wouldn't send it to him and he mentioned to me about me not even mailing out the paper.
So I had to say well sir I would be happy to mail you out the paper but you didn't want that. You said you wanted the paper hand delivered to you TODAY! (and I hope I sounded very condescending)
To this all he would do was spit and sputter a bit.
I also told him that I could not possible know if there was a problem with his paper unless he calls to tell me but I could not find out instantaneously what the problem was. It would take a little time After all I was dealing with the United State Post Office and being a part of the government we all know how that goes.
To which he huffed and say yeah good luck with that and I said exactly, so why is it you think I would be able to fix your problem in just a few minutes?
Don't piss me off and because I don't back down especially when I am being attacked for no reason.
See this just confirms that MEN are ASSHOLES!
As he was shouting it at me I raised my voice to him as well. I'm sorry but the saying as to where the Customer is always right does not fly with me. Especially if they are yelling and completely rude to me I will give it right back.
and I just love the subscribers that feel they are the only one that gets the paper and I should know how they are and take care of them as if they mean anything to me at all.
I explained to him that we were not allowed to deliver the paper personally. as he kept I insisting that he deserved to have this paper delivered to him today and that I was to find someone here that could come and deliver his paper.
As I explain yet again that we (meaning anyone in the company) is not allowed to hand deliver the paper to a customer. But if he would like he is more thank welcome to stop over in the front office and pick up this weeks paper. (Now he lives in Ft plain and we are in Palatine bridge it is all of what maybe 10-15 minutes away depending on where about you live.
He then went off about he doesn't have time because he has to milk the cows and if I would like to come up there and milk the cows for him as he comes here to do my job.
Oh Boy did I bite my tongue (BIG TIME) I should get a raise for not ripping this guy a new asshole.
But I wasn't backing down and was giving it right back with attitude as he was giving it to me from the beginning.
There would be no way he would be even able to begin to understand or handle my job. (Maybe then he wouldn't be such as ass) Plus what does it take all day long to milk cows??? NOT!
Doesn't he have a wife or even a worker that could come down and pick it up for him. I'm sure he could spare 15-20 minutes out of his day to pick up a paper that he is in such dire needs to read.
Then he asked me if I thought the paper was important to read...... LOL now that is a joke. Are you kidding me?
HELL NO I don't think the paper is worth ready and why should I. I am not a farmer I could care less about what is in the paper so No No I don't think it is worth reading or that important.
So I said to him that he is the subscriber and that to him it is an important paper to read and since he feels that way he can come pick up the paper here in the office.
So he thought that I was saying I wouldn't send it to him and he mentioned to me about me not even mailing out the paper.
So I had to say well sir I would be happy to mail you out the paper but you didn't want that. You said you wanted the paper hand delivered to you TODAY! (and I hope I sounded very condescending)
To this all he would do was spit and sputter a bit.
I also told him that I could not possible know if there was a problem with his paper unless he calls to tell me but I could not find out instantaneously what the problem was. It would take a little time After all I was dealing with the United State Post Office and being a part of the government we all know how that goes.
To which he huffed and say yeah good luck with that and I said exactly, so why is it you think I would be able to fix your problem in just a few minutes?
Don't piss me off and because I don't back down especially when I am being attacked for no reason.
See this just confirms that MEN are ASSHOLES!
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Cable Guy
My brother is the Time Warner Man
He has been working for TW for .....hmmmm....lets see....almost two years now or maybe it has already surpassed the two year mark but anyway he is the Time Warner Cable Guy!
He installs the cable, hooks up the Internet, fixes any problems that may arise.
Here he is at work.
This is in front of my parents house.
He is replacing an old cable line with a new line.
He's up there quiet high isn't he!!!
Monday, September 17, 2007
Fonda Fair
It's not what it use to be but I still went to the Fonda Fair.
I don't go for the rides nor do I go to check out all the booths. The reason I like going is to check out the animals. The horses, the goats, rabbits, even the cows.
So I got a few good shots.
Friday, September 14, 2007
Toms Cove
One of my most favorite places to be is at the beach by the ocean!
I feel at peace when I am there.
Any stress, worries, or problems I may have melt away. I'm not saying that the ocean fixes everything but it allows me the chances to relax and lose myself for a while. It allows my mind to go blank which everyone needs to be able to do from time to time.
I have never felt more at home as I do when I am at the ocean.
Wednesday and Thursday we spend all day at the beach in Chincoteague.
I took a collage of pictures of everything from the waves, the people on beach and in the water to the birds and sand.
Hope you enjoy!
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
When You're Gone
I always needed time on my own
I never thought I'd need you there when I cry
And the days feel like years when I'm alone
And the bed where you lie
Is made up on your side
When you walk away
I count the steps that you take
Do you see how much I need you right now?
When you're gone
The pieces of my heart are missing you
When you're gone
The face I came to know is missing too
When you're gone
The words I need to hear to always get me through the day
And make it OK
I miss you
I never felt this way before
Everything that I do
Reminds me of you
And the clothes you left
They lie on the floor
And they smell just like you
I love the things that you do
When you walk away
I count the steps that you take
Do you see how much I need you right now?
We were made for each other
Out here forever
I know we were
All I ever wanted was for you to know
Everything I do I give my heart and soul
I can hardly breathe I need to feel you here with me
Yeah
When you're gone
The pieces of my heart are missing you
When you're gone
The face I came to know is missing too
And When you're gone
The words I need to hear will always get me through the day
And make it OK
I miss you
I never thought I'd need you there when I cry
And the days feel like years when I'm alone
And the bed where you lie
Is made up on your side
When you walk away
I count the steps that you take
Do you see how much I need you right now?
When you're gone
The pieces of my heart are missing you
When you're gone
The face I came to know is missing too
When you're gone
The words I need to hear to always get me through the day
And make it OK
I miss you
I never felt this way before
Everything that I do
Reminds me of you
And the clothes you left
They lie on the floor
And they smell just like you
I love the things that you do
When you walk away
I count the steps that you take
Do you see how much I need you right now?
We were made for each other
Out here forever
I know we were
All I ever wanted was for you to know
Everything I do I give my heart and soul
I can hardly breathe I need to feel you here with me
Yeah
When you're gone
The pieces of my heart are missing you
When you're gone
The face I came to know is missing too
And When you're gone
The words I need to hear will always get me through the day
And make it OK
I miss you
Monday, September 10, 2007
Assateague Lighthouse
Kim and I also went to visit the lighthouse on the island.
Unfortunately the tours were only Friday, Saturday and Sunday and we were leaving Friday morning. We didn't get the chance to go up to the top but we sure did enjoy getting eaten up alive by the monsterous mosquitos that tried to suck us dry!
It was so bad we had to douse ourselves with Off bug spray even on our clothes!
Saturday, September 08, 2007
D U C K - - - - Mallard
Ducks, Ducks, everywhere are DUCKS!
As you already know we stayed at a nice hotel on the water and wouldn't you know that there were Ducks and birds everywhere!
In the morning you'd get woken up by the seagulls and the ducks making such ruckus from little Churchill throwing food to them. (Didn't we not notice the don't feed the seagull and ducks sign???)
Who is Churchill? That is for another blogg.
CLOSE UP
As you already know we stayed at a nice hotel on the water and wouldn't you know that there were Ducks and birds everywhere!
In the morning you'd get woken up by the seagulls and the ducks making such ruckus from little Churchill throwing food to them. (Didn't we not notice the don't feed the seagull and ducks sign???)
Who is Churchill? That is for another blogg.
CLOSE UP
Out for their morning swim.....
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Waterside
We went to Chincoteague Island, VA and stayed at the Waterside Inn.http://www.watersidemotorinn.com
I was pleasantly surprised at the hotel we stayed in. Never being there we had to go with information we found on the internet and you know how hard that is to really truly go by.
But the rooms were very spacious and clean. There was a tiny refridgerator and a coffee maker, TV, hair dryer, closet, and a nice balcony overlooking the bay.
There was a heated pool that was open until 1am and they have their own private pier that you can dock your boat, go crabbing off or just sit and relax.
The Waterside Inn also had a continental breakfast which consists of a range of donuts, danishes, muffins, waffles, English muffins, coffee, juice or milk.
It was enough to get you going on your day and to safe you a few $$$.
It was a very good stay and I would recommend booking a room here at the Waterside Inn.
I look forward to returning there sometime hopefully soon.
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Chincoteague Island
My blogs will be all over the place for a while. I was trying to write them down in order but I do not have a lot of time on my hands now so I am hammering these out as I go along.
So just read and enjoy, stop your bitching and moaning.
I would suggest to anyone to go visit the island. As you can see from the
mapsit is rather small and easily maneuverable.
There is not a lot to do so if you are looking for excitement and tons of activities then you might not like it there. But you are looking for some relaxation and a place to just get away from it all you can find it here.
Pictured here is the draw bridge that leads you over to the island.
unfortunately I never got to see it in action.
There are tiny shops for gifts and souvenirs. Plenty of restaurants to choose from. There is even miniature golf.
Most shops and restaurants are within walking distance (depending on where you are staying)
They have scooters, bicycles and even little cars you can rent to get around the island if you don't want to drive your vehicle or don't have a vehicle.
Aren't those cars cute!!!
You have the wild life preserve where you can walk the trails. Check out the wild ponies and the lighthouse.
Of course there is my favorite (The Beach).
Lots and lots of sand, sun and ocean to help melt the stress away.
Just laying there soaking up the sun, listening to the waves crash upon the shore was enough to sooth me. I also enjoyed people watching. I took tons of photos which you will be seeing in other blogs.
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