The little things

DaBear · 10-31-2011, 11:50 AM

Oh boy, where to even begin? Well first off, a few weeks ago my phone bites the dust after only having it for 6 months. Dell says it'll be $250 to replace the broken LCD screen(under the glass, a manufacturers defect), for a phone I payed all of $50 when I upgraded. So for the time being I'm stuck with a cheap little 10 buck pay as you go phone with my SIM card thrown in. Then, Wednesday as I'm driving to get some groceries, I notice a nice little knocking coming from my engine. Go in Thursday, as I had a trip planned for Friday, to get the oil changed and the engine checked. The car basically gets issued the death sentence as it was an internal engine problem, with a time frame of 2 days to 2 months, they couldn't really tell. End up taking the Greyhound bus down and back for my trip, which is a completely different story. I attempt to go to golf class with a friend(driving there as we were meeting at the schools course), and guess what happens not even a mile and a half down the road. So there we are, stranded on the shoulder of a rather busy street at 9:15 am. Somehow manage to get the thing towed to the nearest AAA center for free(on my last day of AAA membership) and have to ask the guys there to "take a look at it" knowing full well what it needed, just so I could have some place to store it for a short time. After that I get to book it back to campus with the assistance of a roommate and get to class in time for my 11: 20 test, with very little studying and retention thanks to this. And to top things off, get told it'll cost more than $4800 to have the engine replaced in my car as apparently it was already rotting through the oil pan, or something to that effect(wasn't really paying attention after the price). Needless to say I fit the poor college student archetype, making things just that much worse.

The only thing keeping me from punching a large hole in my wall right now? The promise of a couple good cigars later tonight that I've been saving/purchased just for Halloween, and hopefully a good game tonight while up at Empire.

Its funny how its always the little things that can keep you from just completely losing it.

WittyUserName · 10-31-2011, 12:25 PM

Sorry to hear this brother, keep your head up.

10-31-2011, 12:30 PM

I hope that a couple enjoyable smokes will help you keep an even keel. It's never any fun when it's happening to you, but it's trying situations like this that help build character.

maninblack · 10-31-2011, 12:29 PM

Sorry for your troubles brother. Keep your head up. Things have a way of righting themselves.

kelmac07 · 10-31-2011, 12:29 PM

Keep your head up Bear...things will turn around soon.

10-31-2011, 12:30 PM

Hope things turn around for the better.

Remo · 10-31-2011, 12:31 PM

Sorry to hear bro, remember college is the best years of your life,,,,,imagine what it's like when you grow up

DaBear · 10-31-2011, 12:33 PM

Thanks guys, just needed to vent. When it rains it pour, eh?

kelmac07 · 10-31-2011, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBear

Thanks guys, just needed to vent. When it rains it pour, eh?

You could always PM me your addy...and I'll make ya smile.

Remo · 10-31-2011, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

You could always PM me your addy...and I'll make ya smile.

DaBear · 10-31-2011, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

You could always PM me your addy...and I'll make ya smile.

I've hit you once and I'll hit you again Mac! Thems fightin words!

kelmac07 · 10-31-2011, 12:47 PM

But you're the one who needs cheerin' up brother.

Just trying to do my part.

maninblack · 10-31-2011, 01:47 PM

This won't end well. But I love to watch!

irratebass · 10-31-2011, 02:02 PM

It's all a test Bear, just remember that...IT WILL get better.

cobra03 · 10-31-2011, 03:29 PM

Kick back, smoke a good cigar and forget it for a while. Always works for me. I think i would have gone crazy along time ago if it wasnt for good cigars.

10-31-2011, 11:50 AM	#1
DaBear Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Bear Location: Raleigh, NC(NC State) Posts: 2,010 Trading: (26)	The little things Oh boy, where to even begin? Well first off, a few weeks ago my phone bites the dust after only having it for 6 months. Dell says it'll be $250 to replace the broken LCD screen(under the glass, a manufacturers defect), for a phone I payed all of $50 when I upgraded. So for the time being I'm stuck with a cheap little 10 buck pay as you go phone with my SIM card thrown in. Then, Wednesday as I'm driving to get some groceries, I notice a nice little knocking coming from my engine. Go in Thursday, as I had a trip planned for Friday, to get the oil changed and the engine checked. The car basically gets issued the death sentence as it was an internal engine problem, with a time frame of 2 days to 2 months, they couldn't really tell. End up taking the Greyhound bus down and back for my trip, which is a completely different story. I attempt to go to golf class with a friend(driving there as we were meeting at the schools course), and guess what happens not even a mile and a half down the road. So there we are, stranded on the shoulder of a rather busy street at 9:15 am. Somehow manage to get the thing towed to the nearest AAA center for free(on my last day of AAA membership) and have to ask the guys there to "take a look at it" knowing full well what it needed, just so I could have some place to store it for a short time. After that I get to book it back to campus with the assistance of a roommate and get to class in time for my 11: 20 test, with very little studying and retention thanks to this. And to top things off, get told it'll cost more than $4800 to have the engine replaced in my car as apparently it was already rotting through the oil pan, or something to that effect(wasn't really paying attention after the price). Needless to say I fit the poor college student archetype, making things just that much worse. The only thing keeping me from punching a large hole in my wall right now? The promise of a couple good cigars later tonight that I've been saving/purchased just for Halloween, and hopefully a good game tonight while up at Empire. Its funny how its always the little things that can keep you from just completely losing it.

10-31-2011, 12:25 PM	#2
WittyUserName WOOOHOOO Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Adam Location: Virginia Posts: 1,455 Trading: (15)	Re: The little things Sorry to hear this brother, keep your head up. __________________ Check out the TROOP support Forums It is THIS easy to Support the troops

10-31-2011, 12:30 PM	#3
w squared Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The little things I hope that a couple enjoyable smokes will help you keep an even keel. It's never any fun when it's happening to you, but it's trying situations like this that help build character.

10-31-2011, 12:29 PM	#4
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: The little things Sorry for your troubles brother. Keep your head up. Things have a way of righting themselves. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

10-31-2011, 12:29 PM	#5
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: The little things Keep your head up Bear...things will turn around soon. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-31-2011, 12:30 PM	#6
LigaPrivadaT84 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The little things Hope things turn around for the better.

10-31-2011, 12:31 PM	#7
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: The little things Sorry to hear bro, remember college is the best years of your life,,,,,imagine what it's like when you grow up __________________

10-31-2011, 12:33 PM	#8
DaBear Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Bear Location: Raleigh, NC(NC State) Posts: 2,010 Trading: (26)	Re: The little things Thanks guys, just needed to vent. When it rains it pour, eh?

10-31-2011, 12:47 PM	#12
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: The little things But you're the one who needs cheerin' up brother. Just trying to do my part. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-31-2011, 01:47 PM	#13
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: The little things This won't end well. But I love to watch! __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

10-31-2011, 02:02 PM	#14
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: The little things It's all a test Bear, just remember that...IT WILL get better. __________________

10-31-2011, 03:29 PM	#15
cobra03 Adult Babysitter Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: Hamburg, NY Posts: 1,880 Trading: (15)	Re: The little things Kick back, smoke a good cigar and forget it for a while. Always works for me. I think i would have gone crazy along time ago if it wasnt for good cigars. __________________ "I'm feelin' low, Apu. You got any of that beer that has candy floating in it, you know Skittlebrau?https://www.facebook.com/thebuffalobeerleague