Things People Do That Amaze You - Page 4

03-12-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

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People who biggie size/super size their combo meal and then ask for diet coke.

maybe they are diabetic,

landhoney · 03-12-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucky_Hippo

The Mexico emmigration lady "amazed" me and my wife last week.

She "amazed" me when she ripped my passport cover in front of my eyes and then proceeded to tell me it was invalid because it was now mutilated. Her manager then "amazed" me even more when I asked to speak with him and he proceeded to rip several more pages before telling me He'd "let me go on if I gave him a secret favor of 200 dollars American."

Yep, they amazed me so much I nearly sh*t my pants. Let's just say the wife and I are very happy to be home, and even more satisfied to enjoy the views stateside from now on.

It was an award celebration trip for her sales figures. Next year we'll take the money.

This is a whole 'nother level. Scary-crazy stuff. (no smiley really fits here)
Was this going in or coming out? I forget the process and who checks who into and out of the US.

Don Fernando · 03-12-2009, 03:19 PM

people who place bombs and plan terrorist attacks out of religious motives.

Amsterdam escaped a terrorist attack today, a certain area of the city has been evacuated this morning and several arrest have been made. It has to be very serious before the Dutch government decided to clear an area. Among the people (all muslims with Maroccan roots) is a family member of one of the Madrid terrorists. It seems pretty serious and I am pretty shocked.

Lucky_Hippo · 03-12-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by landhoney

This is a whole 'nother level. Scary-crazy stuff. (no smiley really fits here)
Was this going in or coming out? I forget the process and who checks who into and out of the US.

It was going in. When you land, the first place you pass through is Mexican emmigration. When you reenter the United States, you pass through US emmigration followed by US customs. Her company took pictures of my passport to keep a paper trail and offered to pay us back. A very nice jesture, but of course money was the last thing on our minds at the time. We just wanted to get home safe.

Advise for those who travel: My wife made photo copies of our passports the day before we left so we had direct proof of before and after the incident on hand. I'd suggest doing this and also leaving a copy with family, just in case.

G G · 03-12-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DPD6030

Oh no I have a copy I just needed a laugh. "You boys like Mexico! Woohoo"

Well some cigars then Scott?

pearson · 03-12-2009, 07:46 PM

When I bid a job, then my dick ass service advisor sells the parts but not the labor. so far he has cost me 7 hours this week. I just dont know what the hell he is thinking.

chippewastud79 · 03-12-2009, 08:23 PM

Tonight I was trying to parallel park my car, clearly slowing down, with my turn signal on, when I come to a stop and put it in reverse I notice a young female driver had pulled right up on my bumper. The car behind her had stopped far enough back to let her back out of the way and let me quick pull in and park, but instead she waits until the next lane was open and then proceeds to honk at me and quick swing around me giving me a dirty look. I guess brake lights and the turn signal weren't enough warning for her

JE3146 · 03-12-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by piperman

maybe they are diabetic,

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Originally Posted by JE3146

I take offense to that one.

Type 1 diabetic... not type 2. I like to put my carbs where it counts and that isn't in a regular soft drinks

So when I'm hungry... damn right I'll order a biggie size with a diet coke

See... he gets it BAO!

Mugen910 · 03-12-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JE3146

See... he gets it BAO!

Shut up Jordan...

RevSmoke · 03-12-2009, 10:15 PM

People that speak of unthawing some meat from their freezer for dinner.

WHAT???

Yes, that is what many people say around here.

They unthaw all sorts of things. It is comical.

SmokeyJoe · 03-12-2009, 10:31 PM

In a little different sense...

What amazes me is people who will generously send cigars to people they have never met...

People who demonstrate genuine concern for folks they only know by a screen name and avatar...

People who selflessly support our troops with reminders of home while they serve so far away...

These are the kind of things that truly amaze me.

Opusfxd · 03-12-2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe

In a little different sense...

What amazes me is people who will generously send cigars to people they have never met...

People who demonstrate genuine concern for folks they only know by a screen name and avatar...

People who selflessly support our troops with reminders of home while they serve so far away...

These are the kind of things that truly amaze me.

Now that is truly amazing.

Genetic Defect · 03-12-2009, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DPD6030

No I'm currently a receptionist right now until the arm heals.

And not it is not funny.

hand slip off again?

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Originally Posted by illinoishoosier

strawbox

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Originally Posted by pnoon

No kidding. The one's who are behind me and can't wait the extra 15-20 seconds are the a-holes.

15-20 secs in your prime gramps

03-13-2009, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe

In a little different sense...

What amazes me is people who will generously send cigars to people they have never met...

People who demonstrate genuine concern for folks they only know by a screen name and avatar...

People who selflessly support our troops with reminders of home while they serve so far away...

These are the kind of things that truly amaze me.

Thanks Joe, for reminding us that great things can be amazing as well.

s15driftking · 03-13-2009, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

People that speak of unthawing some meat from their freezer for dinner.

WHAT???

Yes, that is what many people say around here.

They unthaw all sorts of things. It is comical.

Genius!!

Additionally, I hear people who go (or need to go) to our employee "orientations" refer to the class incorrectly.

They speak about the class afterwards/before and note it as "i have to orientate" or "now that i am orientated"...

Bothers me!

Commander Quan · 03-13-2009, 07:02 AM

People that have absolutely no idea where they are in relation to their surroundings.

Like the people who push a shopping cart down the middle of the path in a parking lot and then are totally surprised to see a car behind them when you pull up behind them.

Mugen910 · 03-13-2009, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe

In a little different sense...

What amazes me is people who will generously send cigars to people they have never met...

People who demonstrate genuine concern for folks they only know by a screen name and avatar...

People who selflessly support our troops with reminders of home while they serve so far away...

These are the kind of things that truly amaze me.

Strange..
I don't see that as amazing...I see it more as the purest of the human spirit where we believe in our little community.

Scottw · 03-13-2009, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

Strange..
I don't see that as amazing...I see it more as the purest of the human spirit where we believe in our little community.

Well put Stewie, I mean Bao!

What about when people get out of the shower to pee?

shilala · 03-13-2009, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

People that speak of unthawing some meat from their freezer for dinner.

WHAT???

Yes, that is what many people say around here.

They unthaw all sorts of things. It is comical.

Everyone has hot water heaters here in PA.
Being as they're cold water heaters, or hot water tanks, or water heaters, I suppose it's just a mishmosh of all those things they hammered together.
If you like unthawing stuff, rev, you'd love George Carlin's skit about getting on a plane.
He says, "I'll get IN the plane. Let Evil Knievel get ON the plane."

GTsetGO · 03-13-2009, 08:58 AM

I always love it when people complain about cops doing their jobs.

"WTF man, i just got a ticket for doing 61 in a 35, F'in pigs have nothing better to do than give out BS speeding tickets."

03-12-2009, 03:19 PM	#63
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Things People Do That Amaze You people who place bombs and plan terrorist attacks out of religious motives. Amsterdam escaped a terrorist attack today, a certain area of the city has been evacuated this morning and several arrest have been made. It has to be very serious before the Dutch government decided to clear an area. Among the people (all muslims with Maroccan roots) is a family member of one of the Madrid terrorists. It seems pretty serious and I am pretty shocked. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

03-12-2009, 07:46 PM	#66
pearson Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: John Location: North Pole AK Posts: 116 Trading: (5)	Re: Things People Do That Amaze You When I bid a job, then my dick ass service advisor sells the parts but not the labor. so far he has cost me 7 hours this week. I just dont know what the hell he is thinking.

03-12-2009, 08:23 PM	#67
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Things People Do That Amaze You Tonight I was trying to parallel park my car, clearly slowing down, with my turn signal on, when I come to a stop and put it in reverse I notice a young female driver had pulled right up on my bumper. The car behind her had stopped far enough back to let her back out of the way and let me quick pull in and park, but instead she waits until the next lane was open and then proceeds to honk at me and quick swing around me giving me a dirty look. I guess brake lights and the turn signal weren't enough warning for her __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

03-12-2009, 10:15 PM	#70
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,871 Trading: (51)	Re: Things People Do That Amaze You People that speak of unthawing some meat from their freezer for dinner. WHAT??? Yes, that is what many people say around here. They unthaw all sorts of things. It is comical. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

03-12-2009, 10:31 PM	#71
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,163 Trading: (28)	Re: Things People Do That Amaze You In a little different sense... What amazes me is people who will generously send cigars to people they have never met... People who demonstrate genuine concern for folks they only know by a screen name and avatar... People who selflessly support our troops with reminders of home while they serve so far away... These are the kind of things that truly amaze me. __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

03-13-2009, 07:02 AM	#76
Commander Quan Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Derrick Location: Canton, OH Posts: 966 Trading: (4)	Re: Things People Do That Amaze You People that have absolutely no idea where they are in relation to their surroundings. Like the people who push a shopping cart down the middle of the path in a parking lot and then are totally surprised to see a car behind them when you pull up behind them.

03-13-2009, 08:58 AM	#80
GTsetGO those were the droids Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Rob Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,686 Trading: (5)	Re: Things People Do That Amaze You I always love it when people complain about cops doing their jobs. "WTF man, i just got a ticket for doing 61 in a 35, F'in pigs have nothing better to do than give out BS speeding tickets." __________________ Modded Mustangs