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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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l a u r e n wrote: its character building Translation: "The most important thing is that it isn't happening to me" :laugh: Elaine :rose: The tigress is here :-D