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    Default Re: Things that make me grumpy

    Going to Mcdonalds for a dump and realizing after you finish there is no paper
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    Default Re: Things that make me grumpy

    I always carry a roll in the glove box for those balhannah moments.

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    Default Re: Things that make me grumpy

    Obviously a Bob or PITA just tried calling me.

    Bob: Hi is this Joey?
    Me: Yes how can I help
    Bob: Wanted a quote on an area 3x10m
    Me: When do you want the job done?
    Bob: Ah just want prices
    Me: I don't give prices over the phone, I need to have a look
    Bob: Okay, bye

    WTF, if he called saying hey I'm looking to start a mowing business I want a rough idea on pricing then I'd be more than happy to, but when they do this it gives me ideas of things that my chainsaw could be used for.

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    Quote Originally Posted by joeymoey View Post
    Obviously a Bob or PITA just tried calling me.

    Bob: Hi is this Joey?
    Me: Yes how can I help
    Bob: Wanted a quote on an area 3x10m
    Me: When do you want the job done?
    Bob: Ah just want prices
    Me: I don't give prices over the phone, I need to have a look
    Bob: Okay, bye

    WTF, if he called saying hey I'm looking to start a mowing business I want a rough idea on pricing then I'd be more than happy to, but when they do this it gives me ideas of things that my chainsaw could be used for.
    Hi Joey,
    It night be one of your competitors

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    My bloody car. Every time I seem to catch up financially, or all my jobs are up to date, something breaks down (not just the car) or it rains for a few days. This time the bloody rear diff went bang. Thought I had run over something. Got my wife to come and pick the trailer up and limped off to get it looked at. $1450 and will get it back Tuesday or Wednesday. Bank account wiped out again.

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    Wow I hate that, get on top of things the the proverbial hits the fan, chin up, have a beer.
    Quote Originally Posted by Matt1972 View Post
    My bloody car. Every time I seem to catch up financially, or all my jobs are up to date, something breaks down (not just the car) or it rains for a few days. This time the bloody rear diff went bang. Thought I had run over something. Got my wife to come and pick the trailer up and limped off to get it looked at. $1450 and will get it back Tuesday or Wednesday. Bank account wiped out again.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BSD View Post
    Wow I hate that, get on top of things the the proverbial hits the fan, chin up, have a beer.
    Cold beer in hand right now. Will be followed by several more. Just waiting on a call from a friend to see if I can borrow his ute tomorrow for a garden cleanup that I've already put off twice.

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    Stray rock hit a tradies VZ SS crewman ute side window. Fessed up to it so there goes the days takings. Spewing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GardeningSolutions View Post
    Stray rock hit a tradies VZ SS crewman ute side window. Fessed up to it so there goes the days takings. Spewing.
    I know the feeling. Haven't done one for 6-7 years ( touch wood ). Totally ruins your day.

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    not good mate,i did a school window and because it was a special large type costed 5k to replace........love public liability insurance and because i have been with the same company for all our insurances for 30 plus years the excess was waived this time... school said dont worry we will pay ,said naaa just give me a bit of extras with the money saved all good....

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    Hopefully the guy comes back with a don't worry got free glass replacement on his insurance, but I'm prepared to pay. First window in 10 yrs. Tradies st*t me tho. Always park where you need to mow, see you but never move the vehicle, then squeal like a stuck pig if you get a blade of grass on their sports ute.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GardeningSolutions View Post
    Hopefully the guy comes back with a don't worry got free glass replacement on his insurance, but I'm prepared to pay. First window in 10 yrs. Tradies st*t me tho. Always park where you need to mow, see you but never move the vehicle, then squeal like a stuck pig if you get a blade of grass on their sports ute.
    mate the bain of my life ...frigging tradies the most arrogant bread around....i am so peeded the fckers never give a **** untill u spray grass over their so called prized ute...so many times i say " hey mate you reckon you move ya ute a few meters " and they say " naaa cant be fcked " so you do ypour thing and next minute they are on to you jumping up and down becuase you put a few grass blades on the ute FFS get a life....

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    Nicked my leg with the hedger today.
    Five stitches later all good.
    First and hopefully the last!
    Cheers astro.

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    I still mow if people park beside me. Had a guy when I was back in Toowoomba come out and abuse me because I was whippying near his $100000+ BMW (BTW I was there first, he pulled in afterwards).

    I told him if he wants me to stop doing that stretch of ground then he could mow it himself. He is a business owner next door to Stratco up there, an exhaust shop I think it was from memory. After a few more outbursts from him and me looking at him like he was an idiot he agreed to doing it himself. For once I was actually civilised, usually I am the first to rip it back into them.

    I have had brand new 4x4's etc. parking next to when I am on the rideon, if they want to park in the way, then they can take full responsibility for any damages caused out of there own due negligence.
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    I hate the way the pricks look at you as if you are just scum because you are mowing lawns for a job.We should start the fwit thread.

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