TORT: The ONSC Rant Thread (4 Viewers)

[AndrewHadji]

>> She decided a year or so back that she is not going to answer her phone if she does not feel like it. Which is most of the time.

So how about this rant, we all should be like this. I remember during the razor phone craze that if i didnt text back IMMEDIATELY, i would get an earful. How bout ill text back or call back or telegraph back or snail mail back when im good and damn ready. Yea i saw your text, im sorry.... i didnt know i have to validate that I received it. Yes you would get an undelivered notice if I didnt. Now go away

 

[weejub]

What is it with banks and fax machines?!?!? You can't get any more ignorant about technology than banks. Well maybe some realtors. May years ago, when I was brought in to the biggest bank in the area, they thought fax machines took the paper and broke it down into very small pieces, then send it like a word over the telephone, then on the other side the paper arrived and got reconstructed by tiny hoompa loompas and will tape the paper back together. I did get rid of rooms after rooms of fax machines while I was there. Now the fookers are back. Ignorant backwards idiotic superstitious..... WE DO HAVE A PROBLEM IN THIS COUNTRY BY RIDICULING SCIENCE, WE ARE THE JOKE OF THE MODERN WORLD!!. I would like it blame it on the mind numbing Kardashians, but they are smart, they got a bunch of morons to watch them do nothing and get paid.

Okay, feel better now. And yes, bankerwanker, I will print the form you sent, the send it via fax, a fax is going to SCAN your document, convert it to a raster TIFF file, transmit it electronically, where another machine will reconvert the TIFF image, and print it. Then you can scan the printed copy from the fax into your computer to save it electronically. I will not simply email you the TIFF file so you can stop all the other steps. Wasteful cave dwelling underdeveloped monkey clowns...

Okay, rant over. For now.

I used USAA for a new auto loan for the Rav4. I was SCARED at how easily EVERYONE took my money on that transaction.

1. Pre-approval from USAA
2. Form for Toyota from USAA PDF'd to me and Midstate via Email
3. Walk In, Sign 4 things at Midstate
4. Get keys
5. Drive Away

 

[uzj100]

Johnny, I am with the evil ginger on that one, many docs will give you the worse, then easier to deliver the good news. Pain is a reminder that you are still in the game, not a timed buzzard that you need to take the bench. Make adjustments, and move forward. Oh, and eat bacon. While you are recovering get a copy of “Fitness Confidential” by Tortorich. Then a copy of “Can’t Hurt Me” by Goggins, will make sense, I promise.

Canthurtme is recommended to all. Outstanding book and message.

 

[David70FJ40]

During my wife's hospital stay and stay in a rehab facility, I realized our ice maker had quite working. I tried the defrost thing but it didn't help. So when I finally had time I called a repair company for a repair. The repairman came, looked over the ice maker and pronounced the ice maker had died. A new one, installed, was only $475.00. Being the chepskate I am I looked up the part, bought an ice maker for $138.00 and put it in myself. Didn't help! Called A&E this time. The repairman said after a lot of digging around that a valve was faulty and needed to be replaced. He ordered the valve and came back a week later to install it. That didn't help. Did more digging, this time in the electrical. Determined a wire had shorted out in the door and the door wasn't repairable. A new door is $1000.00 and the freight to get it to the house is $900.00.

Bought a new refrigerator for $1300.00.

 

[izzyandsue]

Was it a Samsung? I had the same problem last week with mine, googled to the rescue and found a few videos describing the design problem and fix. Got the parts via Ebay and repaired over the weekend. This video about my particular model has the best rants as he fixes it. Has been 6 days and still working as it should.

 

[David70FJ40]

Whirlpool. Now the ice maker in the new one isn't cycling!







't cycling!

 

[JohnVee]

Everything is disposable now. Especially Samsung appliances...although my fridge has made it 5+ years now.

I forget the name, but my next washer and dryer are coming from a commercial company that has been selling the same damn model forever. Insanely great reviews. Difficult to locate a vendor.

 

[David70FJ40]

Had a Samsung fridge. The coils in back of the upper rusted, galvanized steel, and dripped water into the compartment. After many service calls to fix the problem and seeing even the replacement galvanized steel rust and discolor the interior, I managed to get the warranty company to replace it. The replacement left yesterday after only 5 years of service.

BTW I refuse to buy any Samsung or LG appliance!

 

[weejub]

We have loved our Kenmore stuff from LG, but have had issues with both LG items we have bought

 

[JohnVee]

If I have a fold out two compartment TSA approved laptop bag, and the sign in the corral clearly states, with pictures mind you, that the laptop can stay inside when properly presented on the conveyor (and I’ve spent my time in line rearranging my bag to allow this to happen), how many drinks should it take to calm the **** down after being told to remove the laptop by some TSA agent who admits that he has no idea what I’m talking about?

I’ve held off on getting a TSA Precheck cert because I don’t fly enough to justify the money on something that they can change the rules of at their desire. **** it. Starting that process when I land.

But the great thing about the airport is that no matter how mad you get, there are plenty of people there who have every right to be madder than you. Or is that the worst thing?

 

[Roxx]

You dont know what profiling is. Try flying being hispanic, with a vzlan passport. You have been randomly selected for check up, please get on fecal position that we have to search your ass. After that we will bring the dogs and see if it is anything suspicious shows in your luggages. You please dont ever ever buy your luggage i goodwill. There is nothing wood about that will.

The bald head helps a bit. It didnt help when i had hair back in 2012. I wonder why

If I have a fold out two compartment TSA approved laptop bag, and the sign in the corral clearly states, with pictures mind you, that the laptop can stay inside when properly presented on the conveyor (and I’ve spent my time in line rearranging my bag to allow this to happen), how many drinks should it take to calm the f*** down after being told to remove the laptop by some TSA agent who admits that he has no idea what I’m talking about?

I’ve held off on getting a TSA Precheck cert because I don’t fly enough to justify the money on something that they can change the rules of at their desire. f*** it. Starting that process when I land.

But the great thing about the airport is that no matter how mad you get, there are plenty of people there who have every right to be madder than you. Or is that the worst thing?

 

[stevezero]

Not sure I wanna know what the fecal position is, but that doesnt sound like a good thing to be doing in public

 

[RedHeadedStepChild]

As a young feller in the 90s, flying out of Heathrow, I was pulled out of a group for extra special search and questioning.
Young, male, ginger, Irish name. Ok makes sense. Didn’t bother me.

TSA always pisses me off at the stupidity and waste of the whole thing. I just try to numb out my brain, breathe and remain as pleasant as possible while I stand around in my socks as some batch of ****ing troglodytes decides if my shampoo is 3 or 3.25 ounces.

 

[izzyandsue]

If I have a fold out two compartment TSA approved laptop bag, and the sign in the corral clearly states, with pictures mind you, that the laptop can stay inside when properly presented on the conveyor (and I’ve spent my time in line rearranging my bag to allow this to happen), how many drinks should it take to calm the f*** down after being told to remove the laptop by some TSA agent who admits that he has no idea what I’m talking about?

I’ve held off on getting a TSA Precheck cert because I don’t fly enough to justify the money on something that they can change the rules of at their desire. f*** it. Starting that process when I land.

But the great thing about the airport is that no matter how mad you get, there are plenty of people there who have every right to be madder than you. Or is that the worst thing?

TSA Precheck is well worth it. I try to not get mad at TSA people, its like getting mad at toddlers, they have no idea what they are doing. Only once, in CLT, wearing light hiking pants and tshirt, nothing else. The idiot kept wanding me and the the beep would go off. He was going for a full Korean massage when I whispered "thats just some shrapnel I took on your behalf, so you can stand there and play with that wand and delay me". Maybe not those exact words, I was seething. But he stopped, looked at me, and say I was good to go.
But if I can drive, I rather drive 6 hours than fly 1.

 

[little_joe]

Tip: Don't ask the TSA agent if s/he will at least buy you a drink during a "thorough search." S/he may suddenly start practicing proctology, hernia exam, etc.

 

[lt1fire]

I've been pulled apart for more random screenings than I care to recall. It's always a great time at the airport. I always ask if they can take a few inches off the top since I know i'm about to be crammed into a sardine can of a seat.

It's always great that different airports have different rules as to what needs to be brought out of your bag or not.

 

[lt1fire]

As a young feller in the 90s, flying out of Heathrow, I was pulled out of a group for extra special search and questioning.
Young, male, ginger, Irish name. Ok makes sense. Didn’t bother me.

TSA always pisses me off at the stupidity and waste of the whole thing. I just try to numb out my brain, breathe and remain as pleasant as possible while I stand around in my socks as some batch of f***ing troglodytes decides if my shampoo is 3 or 3.25 ounces.

 

[JohnVee]

Tip: Don't ask the TSA agent if s/he will at least buy you a drink during a "thorough search." S/he may suddenly start practicing proctology, hernia exam, etc.

Joe, to TSA: "Try not to lose your watch up there again, buddy."

 

[uzj100]

The texting and driving has gotten out of control driving on 147 in Durham. They are working on the road and I have seen over 10 cars almost hit the concrete barrier because they are texting. And they slow down to under 50 mph while reading there texts. Big lights come on and stay until they stop texting or move over. Lights not as useful during the day.

 

[jfz80]

Was that you behind me ?!?
Kidding. 147 will be friday.

But i agree. Witness so many “blind” drivers on the roads lately. Scary


But back to more rants.... Griffin Radiators.
3rd failure in same spot. Anyone want the next warranty unit? Reviews say they are great lol.