Snails - Response on Threads Part 5

[SilverBear]

... and saying "I'm mad as hell and I won't take it anymore" is like
yelling into the wind.

Being resigned to it all is maddening. There really REALLY is nothing
we can do about it.

 

[SilverBear]

Yeah, but don't take it out on me, dude.

I'm not... just answering your questions and posing my "take" on things.
I've had to actually go through it. You're only reading it here.

 

[AttyPops]

Well, for the record, you did the right thing firing that first group that was stringing you on. As to the others, I can't comment without more details.

They could all use some CE training*.
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* In the "old days" it was "CS training"...aka Customer Service training. Now-a-days, it's CE training..."Customer Experience" training. Whatever term floats your boat, fine by me.

 

[SilverBear]

As to the others, I can't comment without more details.

The second got one chance, coming fresh off the heels of the first. I wanted
the work done in my lifetime.

The people who actually did the work... I was told at the time of contract
acceptance it could be between 1 and 2 months - upfront. OK, fine... a bit
long (by my standards) but at least they told me. My "bet cynicism" was
lingering gun-shyness, with the addition of other broken promises received
by other folks regarding other things-to-be done over the years.

To blindly and blithely accept - or make excuses for - poor or substandard
service is tantamount to "enabling".

 

[FranC]

Really fast run by................

 

[SilverBear]

Really fast run by................

Take your time! Stay a while!!!

 

[SilverBear]

O M G

"Casino Hag" bought a selfie-stick. I'll need to have a talk with that girl during
our long-awaited casino run on 01sep...

 

[AttyPops]

...
The people who actually did the work... I was told at the time of contract
acceptance it could be between 1 and 2 months - upfront. OK, fine... a bit
long (by my standards) but at least they told me. My "bet cynicism" was
lingering gun-shyness, with the addition of other broken promises received
by other folks regarding other things-to-be done over the years.
...

Now See? That wasn't too bad.
They set expectations up front, you agreed, it happened. You can pay them when complete. Worked out.
That's more like what I'd guess would happen.
You weren't exactly poo'ed on in that deal, despite your rant. Seems like they were fair, but didn't really communicate 100%...maybe 75%...but still, it got done with some "reschedules". Happens.

 

[SilverBear]

Now See? That wasn't too bad.
They set expectations up front, you agreed, it happened. You can pay them when complete. Worked out.
That's more like what I'd guess would happen.
You weren't exactly poo'ed on in that deal, despite your rant. Seems like they were fair, but didn't really communicate 100%...maybe 75%...but still, it got done with some "reschedules". Happens.

Hot crack filling (calling @Katmar) and sealcoating "in 2 weeks or less". Stay tuned.

 

[FranC]

Take your time! Stay a while!!!

Bear,I have no intention of joining the debate. However I will say I agree with you. I would be extremely ...... at this point

 

[SilverBear]

OK... it's completely pouring out there!

New drainage pipe operating as hoped.

Ty-Grr trapped in gazebo.

 

[FranC]

We're going to get that pouring stuff tomorrow. We'll be headed to the campground. Sucks.

Poor Ty-Grr

 

[SilverBear]

Poor Ty-Grr

He could make a mad dash for the (open) door.

(See next post...)

 

[SilverBear]

OK... it's pouring rain outside, totally vertical rain, and you do not have an umbrella
or other covering.

Will you get less wet by WALKING from point A >> B at your normal walking pace,
or will you get less wet RUNNING from point A >> B???

Discuss!!!


ETA: Oh and by the way... "waiting it out" is NOT a valid answer, smart-bass.

 

[FranC]

Run

 

[SilverBear]

Run

1 vote to RUN in the rain rather than walk normally.

 

[FranC]

I believe I said that. Did ya??

 

[SilverBear]

I believe I said that. Did ya??

Just keeping score. I'm keeping my answer a secret. Unless you want a saga.

 

[AttyPops]

OK... it's pouring rain outside, totally vertical rain, and you do not have an umbrella
or other covering.

Will you get less wet by WALKING from point A >> B at your normal walking pace,
or will you get less wet RUNNING from point A >> B???

Discuss!!!


ETA: Oh and by the way... "waiting it out" is NOT a valid answer, smart-bass.

Running.

 

[tiburonfirst]

if it's really a downpour than saturation is saturation - no matter if it takes 10 seconds to get to that state or 60