What Are You Doing In Real Life II - Page 6

Sailor Steve · 10-04-16, 10:28 PM

Just had a very good experience with the U.S Postal Service. Friday I stopped at my local guitar store for a new set of bass strings, six-string style, and they didn't have the ones I wanted. That night I ordered a set from Amazon. Since I have Prime they mailed them the next day with the promise that they'd be here Monday. Monday came and they weren't in my mailbox. Last night I checked the USPS website and it said they had been delivered to my mail box. Today I walked down to the local post office to complain. The manager there explained that since my apartment complex has three different sections, and each section is numbered 1-32, it was likely that the substitute carrier put it in the right box, but in the wrong section.

I went to the grocery store and then back home. I hadn't been home five minutes when my doorbell rang. It was the Post Office manager. She had driven over here, checked mail boxes and knocked on doors until she found who had my strings, and then hand-delivered them to my door.

Kptlt. Neuerburg · 10-04-16, 10:57 PM

Just got back from work a little while ago, man what a madhouse the store was today. Everyone and the grandma is freaking out over hurricane Matthew, so much so that gas stations where out of gas and all the stores where running low or where just plain out of water. We ended up getting some nine pallets of water at around eight or so and everyone had to stop what they where doing and help bring it out to the sales floor. Overall today was just crazy.

Oberon · 10-05-16, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Kptlt. Neuerburg

Just got back from work a little while ago, man what a madhouse the store was today. Everyone and the grandma is freaking out over hurricane Matthew, so much so that gas stations where out of gas and all the stores where running low or where just plain out of water. We ended up getting some nine pallets of water at around eight or so and everyone had to stop what they where doing and help bring it out to the sales floor. Overall today was just crazy.

Not surprised, it's a pretty beastly formation.

STEED · 10-07-16, 04:30 PM

STEED has lost weight.

The STEED diet, get a job with lots of walking and going up and down stairs and you too will be slimmer.

Lost near on two stone.

Need to get rid of a bit more and I will be happy, as for my fitness that has improved for the better. This middle age fart is getting my health under control.

Eichhörnchen · 10-07-16, 05:33 PM

Good for you, mate. It should add some years to your life with any luck

STEED · 10-07-16, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Eichhörnchen

Good for you, mate. It should add some years to your life with any luck

All I need is a new Back as my one is worn out and the pain is really getting me fed up.

Mr Quatro · 10-07-16, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Just had a very good experience with the U.S Postal Service. Friday I stopped at my local guitar store for a new set of bass strings, six-string style, and they didn't have the ones I wanted. That night I ordered a set from Amazon. Since I have Prime they mailed them the next day with the promise that they'd be here Monday. Monday came and they weren't in my mailbox. Last night I checked the USPS website and it said they had been delivered to my mail box. Today I walked down to the local post office to complain. The manager there explained that since my apartment complex has three different sections, and each section is numbered 1-32, it was likely that the substitute carrier put it in the right box, but in the wrong section.

I went to the grocery store and then back home. I hadn't been home five minutes when my doorbell rang. It was the Post Office manager. She had driven over here, checked mail boxes and knocked on doors until she found who had my strings, and then hand-delivered them to my door.

Puts a new meaning in the words, "Obama Care"

Jimbuna · 10-08-16, 06:24 AM

Can't help but laugh at the dog who is sulking on the landing because he somehow knows today is his six-weekly visit to the dog groomers and he hates that

Catfish · 10-08-16, 07:09 AM

Hmm a bit sad, had to bury our latest cat yesterday. We saved her as an "emergency case", being obviously abandoned blind and deaf (some people!) some months ago, but after visiting the veterinary and a bit of care she developed well here. Then some days ago she suddenly began to snuffle badly, and to circle right all the time, and obviously suffered great pain. Found out it was a tumor in the head, probably also responsible for being deaf and blind, no chance to save her. At least she had it well in her last months. Yes i know it's only a cat.
We always had to accompany her when she went outside, but she learned to find her way everytime. That little tiger could really roar..

Schroeder · 10-08-16, 08:05 AM

Sorry to hear that.

Oberon · 10-08-16, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

Yes i know it's only a cat.

No, it's a member of the family, and losing her is like losing a family member. It hurts, it hurts deep and you will mourn, it's only natural when you care for something that much, that when that something leaves you, you will miss its presence deeply.
My last cat passed away in March and I'm still deeply missing her, you have my sympathies Catfish, and I'll raise a glass to your little tiger, what was her name?

Catfish · 10-08-16, 09:52 AM

Regarding pets it has been a bad year, first in march our 12-year-long companion "Igor" died (~17 years), then we had a "Toby" for four weeks dying of inflammation of the pancreas (antibiotics did not help) and now "Tanja". The vet gave her cortisone, but it did not help for long. The two later ones were "emergencies" and we only "had" them for a short time, but it hurts.
Thanks.

Eichhörnchen · 10-08-16, 11:42 AM

Yes, my sympathies also. I had to put a bunny in the ground yesterday (Benji) but I still miss our cats all these years on; we still talk about them fondly and about their little ways... but we can't talk about them for long

Commander Wallace · 10-08-16, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

Hmm a bit sad, had to bury our latest cat yesterday. We saved her as an "emergency case", being obviously abandoned blind and deaf (some people!) some months ago, but after visiting the veterinary and a bit of care she developed well here. Then some days ago she suddenly began to snuffle badly, and to circle right all the time, and obviously suffered great pain. Found out it was a tumor in the head, probably also responsible for being deaf and blind, no chance to save her. At least she had it well in her last months. Yes i know it's only a cat.
We always had to accompany her when she went outside, but she learned to find her way everytime. That little tiger could really roar..

There is no such thing as " Just a cat " This was a member of your family no matter if it was a cat, dog, horse or what ever.

Very sorry for your loss Catfish and yours as well Eichhörnchen and Oberon .

Eichhörnchen · 10-09-16, 04:17 AM

Just paid off the mortgage; the cashier drew a balloon with a smiley face on the receipt

10-04-16, 10:28 PM	#76
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Just had a very good experience with the U.S Postal Service. Friday I stopped at my local guitar store for a new set of bass strings, six-string style, and they didn't have the ones I wanted. That night I ordered a set from Amazon. Since I have Prime they mailed them the next day with the promise that they'd be here Monday. Monday came and they weren't in my mailbox. Last night I checked the USPS website and it said they had been delivered to my mail box. Today I walked down to the local post office to complain. The manager there explained that since my apartment complex has three different sections, and each section is numbered 1-32, it was likely that the substitute carrier put it in the right box, but in the wrong section. I went to the grocery store and then back home. I hadn't been home five minutes when my doorbell rang. It was the Post Office manager. She had driven over here, checked mail boxes and knocked on doors until she found who had my strings, and then hand-delivered them to my door. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

10-04-16, 10:57 PM	#77
Kptlt. Neuerburg Admiral Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,246 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	Just got back from work a little while ago, man what a madhouse the store was today. Everyone and the grandma is freaking out over hurricane Matthew, so much so that gas stations where out of gas and all the stores where running low or where just plain out of water. We ended up getting some nine pallets of water at around eight or so and everyone had to stop what they where doing and help bring it out to the sales floor. Overall today was just crazy. __________________ "When you're born into this world, you're given a ticket to the freak show. If you're born in America you get a front row seat." - George Carlin

10-07-16, 04:30 PM	#79
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	STEED has lost weight. The STEED diet, get a job with lots of walking and going up and down stairs and you too will be slimmer. Lost near on two stone. Need to get rid of a bit more and I will be happy, as for my fitness that has improved for the better. This middle age fart is getting my health under control. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

10-07-16, 05:33 PM	#80
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 15,745 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Good for you, mate. It should add some years to your life with any luck __________________

10-08-16, 06:24 AM	#83
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,146 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Can't help but laugh at the dog who is sulking on the landing because he somehow knows today is his six-weekly visit to the dog groomers and he hates that __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

10-08-16, 07:09 AM	#84
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 16,897 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Hmm a bit sad, had to bury our latest cat yesterday. We saved her as an "emergency case", being obviously abandoned blind and deaf (some people!) some months ago, but after visiting the veterinary and a bit of care she developed well here. Then some days ago she suddenly began to snuffle badly, and to circle right all the time, and obviously suffered great pain. Found out it was a tumor in the head, probably also responsible for being deaf and blind, no chance to save her. At least she had it well in her last months. Yes i know it's only a cat. We always had to accompany her when she went outside, but she learned to find her way everytime. That little tiger could really roar.. __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

10-08-16, 08:05 AM	#85
Schroeder Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Banana Republic of Germany Posts: 6,170 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	Sorry to hear that. __________________ Putting Germ back into Germany.

10-08-16, 09:52 AM	#87
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 16,897 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Regarding pets it has been a bad year, first in march our 12-year-long companion "Igor" died (~17 years), then we had a "Toby" for four weeks dying of inflammation of the pancreas (antibiotics did not help) and now "Tanja". The vet gave her cortisone, but it did not help for long. The two later ones were "emergencies" and we only "had" them for a short time, but it hurts. Thanks. __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

10-08-16, 11:42 AM	#88
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 15,745 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Yes, my sympathies also. I had to put a bunny in the ground yesterday (Benji) but I still miss our cats all these years on; we still talk about them fondly and about their little ways... but we can't talk about them for long __________________

10-09-16, 04:17 AM	#90
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 15,745 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Just paid off the mortgage; the cashier drew a balloon with a smiley face on the receipt __________________