Random Rants

[Chap]

@northsouthdenimguy IH (and also Rivet and Hide) are really something else regarding shipping. I very often receive orders over night to Austria from them while it can take three days or more getting things here from Germany our neighbor.

Usually Viberg is very good too. My orders took 3 days with DHL from Canada to Austria including all customs things done while in the air. Might be not their fault or holidays related.

[goosehd]

Shipping delays could be related to current customs policies and additional paperwork being needed between countries.

[northsouthdenimguy]

@Chap

Yeah, it’s not their fault. I’m just annoyed that they charge $45 for shipping and don’t use expedited shipping through somebody other than FedEx, which is horrible here in the southeast US.

[flannel slut]

If it’s any consolation, FedEx is shit northeast US as well

[SKT]

5 days of record heat here capped off by this forecast. I know a lot of places say they have wonky weather swings but the Midwest truly is next level. It was almost 80° yesterday and tomorrow morning will be in the high teens. Nuts. (I can’t resist a weather rant)

[goosehd]

10-12 inches of snow yesterday that took all morning to dig out from. Today warming to freezing rain temperatures with 5-15mm freezing rain forecasted, followed by and 25mm of rain, with high winds of 100 km/h.

I’m going to call it now and I’ll be without power for a day or three. Generator has been filled, extra gasoline stored, and chainsaws at the ready.

[SKT]

@goosehd freezing rain us the worst. Glad you’re stocked up and ready though

[Chap]

@goosehd stocked enough booze?

[goosehd]

@Chap possibly, although one never knows their true limits until they are put into a perilous situation.

[Tago Mago]

@Chap he may have to operate heavy machinery, so no booze for @goosehd I’m afraid. Safety first!

[Chap]

@Tago-Mago said in Random Rants:

@Chap he may have to operate heavy machinery, so no booze for @goosehd I’m afraid. Safety first!

Yes of course you’re right… but maybe a little beer after all the heavy work might be ok

[goosehd]

…and quite enjoyable afterwards. A cold beer after a few hours of cutting wood is always good.

[Tago Mago]

@Chap I'm sure this is acceptable under Canadian health and safety regulations

[goosehd]

If we go through this relatively unscathed, then a dram of scotch will be enjoyed by the fireplace.

[Giles]

Maybe I am too old for the world I live in. Having breakfast in our hotel in Tromsø this morning. Couple of Brits in late 20’s early 30’s having a very loud discussion about the ethics of going to see Seals (I guess in captivity). They decided not to. This discussion was taking place as a very large packed lunch was being made from the breakfast buffet. Then to slam dunk the irony, they left plates of uneaten food on the table when left.

I do struggle being civil with arseholes like that.

[Tago Mago]

@Giles somehow this came to mind:

[NickD]

He was a real loss to comedy.

[jordanscollected]

@Giles may they get the shits from improper temperature regulation.

[IrishHeart]

[goosehd]

@IrishHeart yep!