My Servlet is now running the way I want…. Time for Lunch.
For the record while Mr. Urban can’t stand mentioning this movie – it is a classic.
Regardless just finished getting back from dropping off V&L and this quote reminds me of how I feel about Buzz…. Won 1 round and lost my third career game… oh well.
It has been one month (almost) since I’ve managed to blog. We all know its not because I have suddenly sworn off computers and found a different calling. I’ve been toying with the idea of posting many times now but never felt the urge I guess. The most recent time brings me back to the quote in the title. I was watching firefly and it boggled my mind how such a good series could not stay on TV and yet a movie like Waterboy gets made.
Now don’t get me wrong I fully enjoyed Waterboy but it still is low brow humor and no where does it really deserve to be appreciated more than some other shows/movies.
In that regard I am going to finally attempt to add a Movie Quote daily to my blog kindof give it a theme of the day feel. It would also coincide with me finally adding a Movie/Book section.
I warn you all now I used to watch alot of B-rated movies and have owned several that you’d probably shake your head at but I know some of you appreciate a bad movie and maybe my list will remind you to go back and watch some gems.
As for work and life I’m still working and learning so thats good. I’ve escaped any problems for the next several months I hope so that is very positive.
The world is not ending, I’m ok, don’t worry, be happy, and most of all don’t stress.
It’s time I switched up the theme of my blog as well as actually adding some real content in terms of pictures of what I’m doing lately but while waiting for an install to finish – I’ve yet to find something I like, maybe tomorrow.
Later R.
Most people would be happy with not getting sick during their vacation but I’m one of those “special” people that would rather not have to catch up on work after being sick and would rather lose out on my weekend/vacation.
That being said I did manage to wake up in time to watch the Canada game from my bed, 2-0 lead with 1 period to go.
I’ll try and post about my Vacation adventures when I get a chance but back to bed for me.
Having given up cable television I really appreciate TSN streaming the games.
Happy Holiday’s to one and all and to all a good night.
I have to say i’ve been the recipient of some bad service over my times at different places and after my Xbox fiasco I was once again reminded of the fact that people just don’t care anymore.
My most recent incident was hair in my baked potato, now I thought i was doing a service by asking for just a new baked potato – and not the rack of ribs that were with it.
Now typically I’d expect a decent level of service from a place that averages 20$ a plate for all its dishes.
I did not get more than a “we’ll get you another one” – with 10 minutes between wanting a soda refill and someone showing up to ask us if we wanted one (aka not our waitress that had taken my glass the 10 minutes before).
So they got a less than stellar tip though I probably shouldn’t have tipped at all.
I mean to come by after being late and asking us if we wanted desert? It should have been offered free as an appology as far as I’m concerned. When a customer has to send something back for hair or other particles or recieves bad service it should be automatic…
Alas this year its not as bad as getting a tray of drinks spilled on me at East Side Mario’s – They didnt do anything there either other than hang up my coat somewhere else to dry.
It could be worse I suppose I’ve never gotten food poisioning yet.
While I have a moment I want to cover something from a few days ago – I called Xbox support to get my tracking number that didn’t show up in my email for the 3rd time.
This time the “gentleman” was kind enough to inform me that they did infact, after 5 minutes of looking and probably the “smart” guy next to him helping, send my box to ship the xbox back and I should recieve it in the next 5-7 business days and here is a tracking number and show’s that it is in Toronto.
Satisfied they finally seemed to be on the ball I hung up and got back to work… ofcourse 2h later purolator called and said the package was infact in down the street from the house.
So it is now in transit hopfully to be returned…. as long as they let the housesitter get it without sending it back – all will be good.
Surprised things worked but time to get back to Vacationing.
Later
R.
I have to say my experience with Xbox live support is as indicated before horrible… to prove that my skill at predicting the previous day’s efforts were wasted I called to get my tracking number yesterday.
Lets see if I can get a little dialog going:
Me “Hello, I’m missing the tracking number for the repair I called about”
Them: “I’m sorry sir we don’t have a repair process for you”
Me: Yes you do I called the other day and the guy confirmed that everything was good to go – considering it was my 3rd attempt at a repair process – WTF is going on?
Them: “Our Servers have been down for a few days now”
Me: “Well two things? Has it been 8 days? and if not you’re still telling me that the person I spoke to lied to me – he did nothing for me when I called last time”
Them: “I wouldnt say he lied”
Me: “No I’m telling you he lied you don’t have to blame a co-worker I’m blaming him for you…. for that matter do you have an expedited queue for repairs – because I better be in that like the first guy said I was”
Them: “What do you mean by expedited queue… we don’t have any such thing”
Me: “So i’ve had to call in 3 times, been lied to twice and am now going to be without the xbox for probably two months…. what are you guys gonna do for me?”
Them: “Well we can send you a printout and you can mail it today that’ll speed it up…. ”
Me: You mean you want me to pay to ship a repair that someone other than you has lied about twice now, no I won’t do that – what are you gonna do to keep my service.
Them: “One free month of XBox Live Gold”
Now I didnt bother explaining to them that I make more in the time I was on the phone with them than that 1 month is worth… might hurt her feelings after all I don’t want to be a jerk to a call center person that wasn’t the original problem….
Final thing though.
Me: Can i get the contact to complain about my previous service directly to your company (aka not microsoft that won’t care)….
No. I have to go through Microsoft.
