The Official DisDads Rant Thread - Page 4 - The DIS Discussion Forums

cj9200 · 05-13-2011, 11:55 AM

I understand cost overruns but he is acting like this is a government contract. This after finally getting them to do it. When I gave him the deposit check he said work would start in 2-3 weeks. Five weeks later, he starts on the neighbor’s house. A week later, his house was finished and all they did was look at my house. At 7 weeks, I called him and asked what was going on. Left a message. A week later I left another message. This time they showed up a couple of days later. The work was done in a day. We have had a few heavy downpours since with no leaks so the work seems to be done well.

I will be sending him a check for the remaining balance on the original estimate and tell him that is all he is getting until he better explains how his estimate was so out of whack. The only notification that it would cost more was when I received the bill. If I am not satisfied I plan on reporting him to the BBB and the City. I want to be fair but come on. For a few hundred dollars more, I could have had that whole section of the roof done with another company, not the ¼ of it that they did.

trennr · 05-13-2011, 03:25 PM

Facebook

I don't get on there...but I did have one spot that I would visit...The DDC Facebook page.

It was close to what I had envisioned for our new Dis Dads sub-forum...it had the wall aka the Main thread...and it had a Discussions Tab where one could go and post various topics.

Sometime earlier this week I get a flurry of e-mail with everyone posting there DIS screen names...which I didn't think too much of...and found a way to turn that Peanut Butterin Beverly off....but today I discover that the FB people are changing the format of "Groups" and now those Discussion Topics are nested deep into the Groups wall. SON of a Beverly

This banana is turned around and not wearing pants --->

RodBelding · 05-14-2011, 11:18 PM

Need to rant about the Bruins.. That was just aweful!!!!!

IamTrike · 05-14-2011, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DisDadDoc

I am truly frightened for the future of medicine! The inpatients keep getting more and more complicated and the residents seem to be getting stupider and stupider...

Phew. I feel better already! Maybe now I can go talk to one of the FMGs (foreign medical grads) without punching him in the face (which I assume would get me in trouble, right?)

Its okay to hit them, they aren't real people. (I am totally kidding)

<vent>
Like everyone, I hate flight delays. I'm sure a big portion of us have had the opportunity to be stuck in MCO for a couple more hours than we wanted. We'll I got stuck on the tarmac in Poland for over an hour because they couldn't get an accurate count of number of people on the plane. (This isn't meant to be a polish joke, I was flying an Irish airline, so it shouldn't reflect on polish people). It just seems that at this point in aviation history, basic counting should not be what's tripping us up.
</vent>

twokids0204 · 05-15-2011, 02:13 PM

Red
Blue
Green

Sorry had to be said!

BigTikiDaddy · 05-15-2011, 04:49 PM

Our Majors lost today in OT, it was a tense exciting game, that is for sure. What really ticked me off, is that the majority of the fans were all Owen Sound Supporters, all driving 4 hours to cheer their team on. Mississaugians seem to suffer from the same affliction Toronto does, no support for any hockey outside of the Leafs......we are a city of well over half a million people, we should have no problem filling an arena.

wasnotafan · 05-15-2011, 06:52 PM

NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation and other bureaucrats that make regulatory decisions without understanding science.

Time to visit my happy place before my BP goes spikes again.

katoot · 05-16-2011, 02:07 AM

Slight rant/computer problem.
I was checking the website of a possible new job last night (and had DISBoards open on another window). I clicked on the wrong school, saw a pop-up update thing about Flash Player (I think, this MacBook is all in Korean for DW). I clicked cancel right away, but when I tried to close the window, it wouldn't. Everything I tried didn't work, so eventually, I just did one of those 5-second hard shut downs. Turn it back on and everything's working fine. Except for this website (disboards). My Quick Links...link won't work. Nor can I add any smilies by clicking on them or anything else to customize my replies (but I can change the fonts and sizes)...And it's not just on Safari, either. I tried logging in on Firefox and had the same problem.

trennr · 05-16-2011, 09:00 AM

Every Friday the 13th is followed by a Monday the 16th!!!

Got to work late!!!
Forgot my Badge!!!
next!!!

DisneyDadC · 05-16-2011, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trennr

Facebook

I don't get on there...but I did have one spot that I would visit...The DDC Facebook page.

It was close to what I had envisioned for our new Dis Dads sub-forum...it had the wall aka the Main thread...and it had a Discussions Tab where one could go and post various topics.

Sometime earlier this week I get a flurry of e-mail with everyone posting there DIS screen names...which I didn't think too much of...and found a way to turn that Peanut Butterin Beverly off....but today I discover that the FB people are changing the format of "Groups" and now those Discussion Topics are nested deep into the Groups wall. SON of a Beverly

This banana is turned around and not wearing pants --->

Yes they have changed it a bit but they have added the new chat box so several dads can all chat at same time

Cinderella's Fella · 05-16-2011, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DisneyDadC

Yes they have changed it a bit but they have added the new chat box so several dads can all chat at same time

They don't already?

afwdwfan · 05-16-2011, 09:52 AM

I haven't been on Facebook in a long time, but the e-mails are getting a bit annoying. If there's capability for several dad's to chat at the same time that might be a handy addtion though. I might need to check that out some evening.

AJRitz · 05-16-2011, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by afwdwfan

I haven't been on Facebook in a long time, but the e-mails are getting a bit annoying. If there's capability for several dad's to chat at the same time that might be a handy addtion though. I might need to check that out some evening.

Just go to your notification preferences and turn off the Email notifications. I was getting inundated with FB Emails, and I went through I turned them all off. Ahhhhhh - bliss. I'm on FB often enough to see updates within a reasonable amount of time anyway.

afwdwfan · 05-16-2011, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJRitz

Just go to your notification preferences and turn off the Email notifications. I was getting inundated with FB Emails, and I went through I turned them all off. Ahhhhhh - bliss. I'm on FB often enough to see updates within a reasonable amount of time anyway.

Yeah, I've just got to remember go actually go to FB when I'm at home sometime. Haven't had much computer time at home the last couple of weeks and FB is blocked at work, so I've just been getting spammed.

scott2997 · 05-19-2011, 04:45 PM

</RANT>

I'm sick and tired of buying CRUD when it comes to Sump Pumps! I just bought a replacement pump after my original pump died and the replacement pump after 8 months of usage is already having problems with the switch!

Thankfully I have a battery backup pump that has worked flawlessly each time the switch has failed.

Back to shopping for yet another new pump to keep the basement dry!

<RANT>

05-13-2011, 11:55 AM	#46
cj9200 DIS Dad #412 Double Dog Dare You to post a screaming like a little girl video Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 3,016	I understand cost overruns but he is acting like this is a government contract. This after finally getting them to do it. When I gave him the deposit check he said work would start in 2-3 weeks. Five weeks later, he starts on the neighbor’s house. A week later, his house was finished and all they did was look at my house. At 7 weeks, I called him and asked what was going on. Left a message. A week later I left another message. This time they showed up a couple of days later. The work was done in a day. We have had a few heavy downpours since with no leaks so the work seems to be done well. I will be sending him a check for the remaining balance on the original estimate and tell him that is all he is getting until he better explains how his estimate was so out of whack. The only notification that it would cost more was when I received the bill. If I am not satisfied I plan on reporting him to the BBB and the City. I want to be fair but come on. For a few hundred dollars more, I could have had that whole section of the roof done with another company, not the ¼ of it that they did. __________________ My Trip Reports 20 Days in Hawaii and Disneyland. Yes, we are Lucky Nuts (A work in Progress) Taking DD and her GF to Halloween Horror and WDW. Are You Scary Nuts? June-11 Trip: Are You Eating, Flying and Sailing Nuts? Quick trip to the World and this time I am not Nuts! Disney for DD’s 16th with her 6 GFs? Are You Stupid Nuts? Disney with DD and DDBF? Are You Crazy Nuts? Disney over New Years? Are You Insanely NUTS? ---- Thanksgiving at Disney? Are You Nuts? DISNEY DAD #412

05-13-2011, 03:25 PM	#47
trennr DISDad #104 Oh, thee of little faith Nate.... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesborough, TN Posts: 3,886	Facebook Facebook I don't get on there...but I did have one spot that I would visit...The DDC Facebook page. It was close to what I had envisioned for our new Dis Dads sub-forum...it had the wall aka the Main thread...and it had a Discussions Tab where one could go and post various topics. Sometime earlier this week I get a flurry of e-mail with everyone posting there DIS screen names...which I didn't think too much of...and found a way to turn that Peanut Butterin Beverly off....but today I discover that the FB people are changing the format of "Groups" and now those Discussion Topics are nested deep into the Groups wall. SON of a Beverly This banana is turned around and not wearing pants ---> __________________ DISDADS Club Member #104 My First Cruise Trip Report...

05-14-2011, 11:18 PM	#48
RodBelding DIS Dad #589 We Got The Better Belding So help me, if you're encouraging any penguin obsession, things are going to get ugly Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mass. Posts: 5,159	Need to rant about the Bruins.. That was just aweful!!!!! __________________ _______________________________________________ Me (Paul) DW DD DS

05-15-2011, 02:13 PM	#50
twokids0204 DIS Dad #561 I control the universe.... scared yet? Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North of Toronto - Canada Posts: 12,227	Red Blue Green Sorry had to be said! __________________ 1982 - Off Site * 1996 - Off Site * 1998 - All Star Sports * 2009 - Pop Century * 2010 - Pop Century * 2012 - Port Orleans Riverside Trip Report: 10,000th post - with a Trip Report and a bunch of Surprises Me (Brian) DW (Sheri) DD10 DS8 Member #561

05-15-2011, 04:49 PM	#51
BigTikiDaddy DIS Dad #574 Ya hurt yer what? Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 4,038	Our Majors lost today in OT, it was a tense exciting game, that is for sure. What really ticked me off, is that the majority of the fans were all Owen Sound Supporters, all driving 4 hours to cheer their team on. Mississaugians seem to suffer from the same affliction Toronto does, no support for any hockey outside of the Leafs......we are a city of well over half a million people, we should have no problem filling an arena. __________________ Polynesian April '03 (our belated official Honeymoon) POP Century January '06 (DD's first trip and DW's BDay) POP Century February '08 POP Century October 2010 (DD2's First trip and 10th Anniversary) POP Century August 2011 (Just Because) POP Century August 2013 (see a trend happening?)

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05-15-2011, 06:52 PM	#52
wasnotafan DIS Dad #481 Unfortunately my smartphone is smatter than I am All that fresh air over the years has done me good Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,430	NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation and other bureaucrats that make regulatory decisions without understanding science. Time to visit my happy place before my BP goes spikes again. __________________ May/June 98 - All Star Music Calypso July 03 - All Star Music Rock Sept/Oct 05 - POP Century 50's Sept/Oct 06 - POR Riverside Alligator Bayou July 08 - POR Riverside Magnolia Bend

05-16-2011, 02:07 AM	#53
katoot DDC And OWNAGE I'm up for revealing on both Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Korea Posts: 1,528	Slight rant/computer problem. I was checking the website of a possible new job last night (and had DISBoards open on another window). I clicked on the wrong school, saw a pop-up update thing about Flash Player (I think, this MacBook is all in Korean for DW). I clicked cancel right away, but when I tried to close the window, it wouldn't. Everything I tried didn't work, so eventually, I just did one of those 5-second hard shut downs. Turn it back on and everything's working fine. Except for this website (disboards). My Quick Links...link won't work. Nor can I add any smilies by clicking on them or anything else to customize my replies (but I can change the fonts and sizes)...And it's not just on Safari, either. I tried logging in on Firefox and had the same problem. __________________ Katoot DIS Dad Member #598 (me) (DW) (DS) (DS) Runs: 04/07/12 Gyeongju Cherry Blossom 10k (first ever run): 59:11 06/10/12 Pohang Marathon 10k: 1:01:37 Past visits: WDW: March 1987 & 1988 Tokyo Disneyland/DisneySea: March 2006 WDW/Unversal: January 2011 A Magical Journey...Bookended by Some Airport Troubles

05-16-2011, 09:00 AM	#54
trennr DISDad #104 Oh, thee of little faith Nate.... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesborough, TN Posts: 3,886	Every Friday the 13th is followed by a Monday the 16th!!! Got to work late!!! Forgot my Badge!!! next!!! __________________ DISDADS Club Member #104 My First Cruise Trip Report...

05-16-2011, 09:52 AM	#57
afwdwfan DIS Dad #460 You should always make room for a loophole when you need it Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,234	I haven't been on Facebook in a long time, but the e-mails are getting a bit annoying. If there's capability for several dad's to chat at the same time that might be a handy addtion though. I might need to check that out some evening. __________________ Andy DW DS(3) DD DIS Dad's Club Member #460 Test Track Dummies - 2012 Disdads Fantasy Football Dole Whip Cup Champion They Should Really Put a Bar in Here - Dec 2012 TR That was fun! Let's do it again! - Update 11/15 Let's turn around. Magic Kingdom is open till 1AM! - My first ever trip report - Complete I will never go to Disney World pushing a stroller! - My effort at a first time PTR.Complete

05-19-2011, 04:45 PM	#60
scott2997 DIS Dad#543 You trying for ownage?! I'm not sure what I'll be tied up in at home tonight Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,429	</RANT> I'm sick and tired of buying CRUD when it comes to Sump Pumps! I just bought a replacement pump after my original pump died and the replacement pump after 8 months of usage is already having problems with the switch! Thankfully I have a battery backup pump that has worked flawlessly each time the switch has failed. Back to shopping for yet another new pump to keep the basement dry! <RANT> __________________ Me DW DD5 DD3 Dis Dads Member #543 April 2012 Spring Break TR Trips:January 2013 (OKW), April 2012 (BLT) MK Only (1 day visits) - 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 Offsite - 2013, 2005, 1989

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