It's all about you guys and gals

GWN · 12-13-2012, 08:45 PM

It's been a long couple of weeks up here in the Great White North.
Work is insane, my wife's brand new vehicle (her first) was rear-ended on the highway to the tune of $11K and the tow truck company actually came the repair shop and stole our vehicle because the insurance company wanted to pay $190 less than the $900 tow bill they demanded.
We commute 50 km each way, each day, up and down that highway and everyone else on the road is a self-absorbed bastard, fighting their way through traffic to get there 30 seconds faster.
We live in a me-first society, I told my wife while we were walking the dog tonight.
It was cold and windy. And garbage night. I stopped to pick up an empty cardboard box that blew out of someone's recycling box (I think it was taco shells) and put it back it. We both paused, as it seemed out of the norm in today's society.
So I started a rant, how everyone's out for themselves these days and the idea of community — helping out one another — is a thing of the past.
And then I though of this place. And the troop auction. And the idea of gifting an expensive cigar to a brother (or sister) only because they've never tried it.
We're a throwback to better days, my friends. I happy to be here and glad to know there are others out there who recognize this.

hscmit · 12-13-2012, 08:50 PM

hope things turn around for you

GWN · 12-13-2012, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by hscmit

hope things turn around for you

Car's back at the shop. Raised holy hell until it was returned. Insurance will cover it all, just thought it was a good example of they way people act these days.

DMK · 12-13-2012, 08:52 PM

Smoke something good and you'll feel better.

cjhalbrooks · 12-13-2012, 08:53 PM

Hang in there brother. These days have to show their ugly head that way we learn to love the days that are truly blessings.

really what do i know

big_jaygee · 12-13-2012, 08:59 PM

days like that bring out the worst in a lot of people... im glad you can see that there are better things ahead.

hotreds · 12-13-2012, 10:08 PM

God Bless, brother!

Ogre · 12-13-2012, 11:05 PM

I like to visit this place after dealing with idiots all day. It reminds me there are others just as warped as I am. Hope you get your car back soon.

RevSmoke · 12-13-2012, 11:13 PM

Praying things turn around.

maverickdrinker · 12-13-2012, 11:48 PM

Sorry to hear about this Jeff. Hope that things work out for the better.

The good news is that your wife wasn't hurt in the accident. Thank goodness.

Be well bro.

irratebass · 12-14-2012, 05:01 AM

Great story and thought and I couldn't agree more, glad the insurance company stepped up and did the right thing.....here's hoping the car comes back better than before

iaMkcK · 12-14-2012, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by GWN

the tow truck company actually came the repair shop and stole our vehicle because the insurance company wanted to pay $190 less than the $900 tow bill they demanded.

That's so over the top.. Wow.. Sorry you had to deal with that! Good luck with everything getting back on track. And yeah, I think I may just love this place too

hammondc · 12-14-2012, 06:51 AM

I agree buddy. People suck. I had to get in some guys ass about a week ago as I caught him letting his dog **** in my yard. I'm talking 100lb something or other dog. Clean it up folks!!!!

And, although it seems less people smoke cigarettes, I was at a stop light and witnessed someone tossing buts out. A WHOLE ASHTRAY FULL!!!!!! I think littering should have a mandatory $2000 non-reduceable fine. Pay it or work it off cleaning up trash on the highway.

+1 on the traffic. Here in Little Mexico, Texas, giant SUVs and trucks out number us regular car folks. Still...they zip and zoom in and out of lanes in the same 3 mile stretch of gridlock. Stay in your lane folks.....you are not going anywhere.

I could go on and on........

jjirons69 · 12-14-2012, 11:11 AM

You're good people, Jeff. We have a lot of good ones here. It's nice we can all find a place to meet. It's a shame the rest of the world drives right past the roses.

Old Sailor · 12-14-2012, 01:46 PM

Sorry to hear about this Jeff. Throw something on the smoker, light up a good cigar, grab a drink and watch the smoker smoke!

12-13-2012, 08:45 PM	#1
GWN Snow City Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Barrie, Ontario Posts: 898 Trading: (10)	It's all about you guys and gals It's been a long couple of weeks up here in the Great White North. Work is insane, my wife's brand new vehicle (her first) was rear-ended on the highway to the tune of $11K and the tow truck company actually came the repair shop and stole our vehicle because the insurance company wanted to pay $190 less than the $900 tow bill they demanded. We commute 50 km each way, each day, up and down that highway and everyone else on the road is a self-absorbed bastard, fighting their way through traffic to get there 30 seconds faster. We live in a me-first society, I told my wife while we were walking the dog tonight. It was cold and windy. And garbage night. I stopped to pick up an empty cardboard box that blew out of someone's recycling box (I think it was taco shells) and put it back it. We both paused, as it seemed out of the norm in today's society. So I started a rant, how everyone's out for themselves these days and the idea of community — helping out one another — is a thing of the past. And then I though of this place. And the troop auction. And the idea of gifting an expensive cigar to a brother (or sister) only because they've never tried it. We're a throwback to better days, my friends. I happy to be here and glad to know there are others out there who recognize this. __________________

12-13-2012, 08:50 PM	#2
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: It's all about you guys and gals hope things turn around for you

12-13-2012, 08:52 PM	#4
DMK S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Darryl Location: Hamilton, ON. Canada. Posts: 2,747 Trading: (86)	Re: It's all about you guys and gals Smoke something good and you'll feel better. __________________ Darryl, SOB...

12-13-2012, 08:53 PM	#5
cjhalbrooks I am behind you. SHHHHH Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Cory Location: Under a Bridge, trying to find the troll who stole my soul. Posts: 1,370 Trading: (20)	Re: It's all about you guys and gals Hang in there brother. These days have to show their ugly head that way we learn to love the days that are truly blessings. really what do i know __________________ GMCGTPWHAF Tennessee Chapter. Down with the bloody BIG HEAD

12-13-2012, 08:59 PM	#6
big_jaygee I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Jason Location: Houston Posts: 3,914 Trading: (59)	Re: It's all about you guys and gals days like that bring out the worst in a lot of people... im glad you can see that there are better things ahead.

12-13-2012, 10:08 PM	#7
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: It's all about you guys and gals God Bless, brother! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

12-13-2012, 11:05 PM	#8
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: It's all about you guys and gals I like to visit this place after dealing with idiots all day. It reminds me there are others just as warped as I am. Hope you get your car back soon. __________________

12-13-2012, 11:13 PM	#9
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,849 Trading: (51)	Re: It's all about you guys and gals Praying things turn around. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

12-13-2012, 11:48 PM	#10
maverickdrinker I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: art Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 2,590 Trading: (15)	Re: It's all about you guys and gals Sorry to hear about this Jeff. Hope that things work out for the better. The good news is that your wife wasn't hurt in the accident. Thank goodness. Be well bro. __________________ Check out my blog!!! www.thedirtyashes.wordpress.com

12-14-2012, 05:01 AM	#11
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: It's all about you guys and gals Great story and thought and I couldn't agree more, glad the insurance company stepped up and did the right thing.....here's hoping the car comes back better than before __________________

12-14-2012, 06:51 AM	#13
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Re: It's all about you guys and gals I agree buddy. People suck. I had to get in some guys ass about a week ago as I caught him letting his dog **** in my yard. I'm talking 100lb something or other dog. Clean it up folks!!!! And, although it seems less people smoke cigarettes, I was at a stop light and witnessed someone tossing buts out. A WHOLE ASHTRAY FULL!!!!!! I think littering should have a mandatory $2000 non-reduceable fine. Pay it or work it off cleaning up trash on the highway. +1 on the traffic. Here in Little Mexico, Texas, giant SUVs and trucks out number us regular car folks. Still...they zip and zoom in and out of lanes in the same 3 mile stretch of gridlock. Stay in your lane folks.....you are not going anywhere. I could go on and on........

12-14-2012, 11:11 AM	#14
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: It's all about you guys and gals You're good people, Jeff. We have a lot of good ones here. It's nice we can all find a place to meet. It's a shame the rest of the world drives right past the roses. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

12-14-2012, 01:46 PM	#15
Old Sailor Black Ops - S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Side Porta!! Kingsville, Ont., Canada Posts: 4,201 Trading: (22)	Re: It's all about you guys and gals Sorry to hear about this Jeff. Throw something on the smoker, light up a good cigar, grab a drink and watch the smoker smoke! __________________ Canadian Armed Forces 1976! Canadian Coast Guard, retired in 2012 after 32 years!!