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Yeah, you could see if you can think of any more questions to add to our joint FAQ! :) And, no people, that isn't a FAQ about joints. :rolleyes: Just pretend you're IT and play solitaire or CIV all day. When people call, just give them the cold shoulder and tell them to reboot (er, shut and re-open their storm doors). If that doesn't work, huff a few times and tell them you'll get to it in a minute. Play a few more games of solitaire or finish your game of CIV, and then go help, making sure to make them feel little. When finished taking the soda can out of their CD tray, come back and play solitaire or CIV some more, making sure to ignore everyone else since you had to work so much already today.
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Heath Stewart wrote: And, no people, that isn't a FAQ about joints. There are quite a few engineers here. That might be a good FAQ to start. :-D I am not volunteering. :suss: I do not mind getting old. It beats all the other options that can think of.
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Ok, here at work again and I'm already getting *interesting* calls from people installing their storm doors. Any suggestions to help pass this monotony? :rolleyes: Do you have big plans for your Saturday? - Nick Parker
My Blog | My ArticlesPlans for today: Pick up remote and Compact Flash card reader from Jessops - Check! Install Provia (as opposed to the less subtle White Wedding) custom curve[^] on my D70 - Check! Go and experiment with custom curve vs non-custom curve shots outside - give me a few moments to view CP will ya? :-O Test long exposures with remote - hmmm, that all depends on whether or not this infernal cloud cover will move away and let some moonlight through :sigh: Sorry to hear you're at work - why are people with storm doors calling you? :~
Look at the world about you and trust to your own convictions. - Ansel Adams
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Do you give them creative suggestions for installing the doors? I realize that there are so few ways to screw up a storm door installation that your range is limited, but it could be a good exercise for your creativity. I'll be sorted through piles of 'stuff' trying to locate everything I need to rebuild this server; if I find it all I'll be doing the deed today or tonight. Farewell, cruel world... Tomorrow I'll be starting my new job - selling motorcycle parts part time for an exceedingly low wage. It's a start, and the only nibble I've had in two years.:sigh: Will Build Nuclear Missile For Food - No Target Too Small
Roger Wright wrote: I realize that there are so few ways to screw up a storm door installation that your range is limited, but it could be a good exercise for your creativity. You would be surprised! People screw things up, call in and don't even realize what they have done. An example: Customer: "Yeah, I just finished installing my storm door, but for some goofy reason I have to be on the outside of my house to raise and lower the windows, did I do something wrong, I followed your instructions exactly." Me: "Sir, you installed your door inside out." Customer: "Well, no this is going to leave screw holes on the body of the door if I flip it around, is this covered under the warranty?" Me: "No sir, that would not be covered under the warranty." Customer: "That's just rediculous. Why don't you cover something like this in your installation manual?" Me (phone muted): "Idiot!" Me (phone unmuted): "I am sorry sir." :rolleyes: - Nick Parker
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Plans for today: Pick up remote and Compact Flash card reader from Jessops - Check! Install Provia (as opposed to the less subtle White Wedding) custom curve[^] on my D70 - Check! Go and experiment with custom curve vs non-custom curve shots outside - give me a few moments to view CP will ya? :-O Test long exposures with remote - hmmm, that all depends on whether or not this infernal cloud cover will move away and let some moonlight through :sigh: Sorry to hear you're at work - why are people with storm doors calling you? :~
Look at the world about you and trust to your own convictions. - Ansel Adams
Meg's World - Blog PhotographyMegan Forbes wrote: Go and experiment with custom curve vs non-custom curve shots outside Have fun. :) Megan Forbes wrote: give me a few moments to view CP will ya? :eek: Yes Madam! Megan Forbes wrote: Sorry to hear you're at work - why are people with storm doors calling you? I graduate from college in 5 weeks, until then I still have a weekend job, which is tech support for a storm door company. - Nick Parker
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Ok, here at work again and I'm already getting *interesting* calls from people installing their storm doors. Any suggestions to help pass this monotony? :rolleyes: Do you have big plans for your Saturday? - Nick Parker
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l a u r e n wrote: the beach with my gf sounds better than ur saturday no? Absolutely! Let me grab my towel and I'm there. :-D - Nick Parker
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l a u r e n wrote: the beach with my gf sounds better than ur saturday no? Absolutely! Let me grab my towel and I'm there. :-D - Nick Parker
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I figured so much. I only have 5 more weekend of this. Have fun at the beach. :) - Nick Parker
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Roger Wright wrote: I realize that there are so few ways to screw up a storm door installation that your range is limited, but it could be a good exercise for your creativity. You would be surprised! People screw things up, call in and don't even realize what they have done. An example: Customer: "Yeah, I just finished installing my storm door, but for some goofy reason I have to be on the outside of my house to raise and lower the windows, did I do something wrong, I followed your instructions exactly." Me: "Sir, you installed your door inside out." Customer: "Well, no this is going to leave screw holes on the body of the door if I flip it around, is this covered under the warranty?" Me: "No sir, that would not be covered under the warranty." Customer: "That's just rediculous. Why don't you cover something like this in your installation manual?" Me (phone muted): "Idiot!" Me (phone unmuted): "I am sorry sir." :rolleyes: - Nick Parker
My Blog | My ArticlesI know... There are no limits to the number of ways a DIYer can screw up something simple and obvious. Will Build Nuclear Missile For Food - No Target Too Small
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Meany!:laugh: Would you believe that, having hit 100 °F a week or so ago, it's now 60 °F and raining? Will Build Nuclear Missile For Food - No Target Too Small
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Meany!:laugh: Would you believe that, having hit 100 °F a week or so ago, it's now 60 °F and raining? Will Build Nuclear Missile For Food - No Target Too Small
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I know... There are no limits to the number of ways a DIYer can screw up something simple and obvious. Will Build Nuclear Missile For Food - No Target Too Small
I guess it's just upsetting when they blame you for their mistakes, that's all. - Nick Parker
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Do you give them creative suggestions for installing the doors? I realize that there are so few ways to screw up a storm door installation that your range is limited, but it could be a good exercise for your creativity. I'll be sorted through piles of 'stuff' trying to locate everything I need to rebuild this server; if I find it all I'll be doing the deed today or tonight. Farewell, cruel world... Tomorrow I'll be starting my new job - selling motorcycle parts part time for an exceedingly low wage. It's a start, and the only nibble I've had in two years.:sigh: Will Build Nuclear Missile For Food - No Target Too Small
Roger Wright wrote: Tomorrow I'll be starting my new job Good luck with your new job Roger. :) - Nick Parker
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I figured so much. I only have 5 more weekend of this. Have fun at the beach. :) - Nick Parker
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Meany!:laugh: Would you believe that, having hit 100 °F a week or so ago, it's now 60 °F and raining? Will Build Nuclear Missile For Food - No Target Too Small
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I guess it's just upsetting when they blame you for their mistakes, that's all. - Nick Parker
My Blog | My ArticlesYeah, I know. After 7 years working in a hardware store, I know all about it. I well remember the joys of spending half an hour explaining to a DIYer how to do a wiring project, only to have him ask on the way out (holding a SPST switch in his hand) , "Remind me - which terminal on this does the white wire go to?" Not to mention the one who screamed at one of my people and called him stupid because he didn't have a dimmer switch for a two speed ac fan motor. Or the irate customer who couldn't find anyone who knew what a Jew nail is (corrugated fastener) - all of our help were youngsters, born after the birth of Political Correctness. Sheesh... I don't envy you. Will Build Nuclear Missile For Food - No Target Too Small
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bizarre, no?:omg: Maybe we can stir some more up in summer, to cool it down a bit for a shooting outing. Will Build Nuclear Missile For Food - No Target Too Small
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Lucky bugger...:mad: Will Build Nuclear Missile For Food - No Target Too Small
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Yeah, I know. After 7 years working in a hardware store, I know all about it. I well remember the joys of spending half an hour explaining to a DIYer how to do a wiring project, only to have him ask on the way out (holding a SPST switch in his hand) , "Remind me - which terminal on this does the white wire go to?" Not to mention the one who screamed at one of my people and called him stupid because he didn't have a dimmer switch for a two speed ac fan motor. Or the irate customer who couldn't find anyone who knew what a Jew nail is (corrugated fastener) - all of our help were youngsters, born after the birth of Political Correctness. Sheesh... I don't envy you. Will Build Nuclear Missile For Food - No Target Too Small
I think most people become numb to it after awhile, but never forget. :sigh: - Nick Parker
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You don't like rain? - Nick Parker
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