Broke 0 #1 April 5, 2009 I was supposed to hang out with a friend, and dig around a junkyard for parts for his car. However he flaked out on me. Was supposed to see a movie tonight with a friend, but she flaked out on me. I hate days like this. Too windy and too cloud to jump today. On a good note I did get my windows tinted today.Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #2 April 5, 2009 Fuck it. 40oz of freedom time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #3 April 5, 2009 get some non flaky friends is the answer Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #4 April 5, 2009 I'm sure you can find something to do to keep you busy today.TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #5 April 5, 2009 Undependable people. If you take the time to plan something and then they "flake out" on you, keep that in mind next time. Those types get thrown into category B. They make the plans next time. There are times that I get 10 people to say that they will be somewhere and only 6 show up. Next time, only 6 get invited. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #6 April 5, 2009 QuoteUndependable people. If you take the time to plan something and then they "flake out" on you, keep that in mind next time. Those types get thrown into category B. They make the plans next time. There are times that I get 10 people to say that they will be somewhere and only 6 show up. Next time, only 6 get invited. I give the person the benefit of the doubt the first time they flake out on plans. You never know if there is a justified reason for it. If they do it again I no longer will make any plans with them. It isn't that hard to pick a phone up to call nor is it to hard to be honest and tell someone you are not sure if you can or can not make it when you are being asked to do something.TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #7 April 5, 2009 Quote It isn't that hard to pick a phone up to call nor is it to hard to be honest and tell someone you are not sure if you can or can not make it when you are being asked to do something. You would think so. I used to organize stuff at work. I quickly realized one thing - get their money up front. I could get 14 people to agree to meet somewhere for a pub-crawl event. 6 showed up. 8 people agree to do tandems? 3 show up. 1 does it. Get six tickets for an event a week in advance? Show me the money first. Someone once said that organizing skydivers is like herding cats with a stick. It's that way everywhere. People are dependable and courteous in different measures. It is pointless to expend a lot of effort on the undependable and discourteous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #8 April 6, 2009 Quote Quote It isn't that hard to pick a phone up to call nor is it to hard to be honest and tell someone you are not sure if you can or can not make it when you are being asked to do something. You would think so. I used to organize stuff at work. I quickly realized one thing - get their money up front. I could get 14 people to agree to meet somewhere for a pub-crawl event. 6 showed up. 8 people agree to do tandems? 3 show up. 1 does it. Get six tickets for an event a week in advance? Show me the money first. Someone once said that organizing skydivers is like herding cats with a stick. It's that way everywhere. People are dependable and courteous in different measures. It is pointless to expend a lot of effort on the undependable and discourteous. You should try organizing an SCR - Saturday afternoon - and everyone has done about 10 each.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hollypocket 0 #9 April 6, 2009 Quote I give the person the benefit of the doubt the first time they flake out on plans. You never know if there is a justified reason for it. If they do it again I no longer will make any plans with them. It isn't that hard to pick a phone up to call nor is it to hard to be honest and tell someone you are not sure if you can or can not make it when you are being asked to do something. So they just didn't even call? GO PAINTBALL THEIR HOUSE! /\\> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #10 April 6, 2009 i've never done one! but i'm up to a speedstar anytime.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #11 April 6, 2009 Quote 8 people agree to do tandems? 3 show up. 1 does it. Get six tickets for an event a week in advance? Show me the money first. People are dependable and courteous in different measures. It is pointless to expend a lot of effort on the undependable and discourteous. The tandem thing? Sorry, but I'm not surprised. So many people say "Hell yeah, I'll do it!!" on Monday morning over coffee, but when Saturday rolls around they have to wash the car or wax the dog or something. Classic approach-avoidance conflict. The ticket thing? Just had to sell a show ticket on the sidewalk Saturday for a daughter's friend who "won't make it after all."Yes, different friends have different reliability ratings with me. I plan things accordingly. I don't waste my time waiting around for no-shows. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #12 April 6, 2009 Quote You should try organizing an SCR - Saturday afternoon - and everyone has done about 10 each. Man! I can relate to THAT!My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #13 April 6, 2009 Your Mama told you there would be days like this.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missg8tordivr 0 #14 April 6, 2009 Sounds like I am having that kind of day today *** F LORIDA! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #15 April 6, 2009 I hope your day gets better... TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missg8tordivr 0 #16 April 6, 2009 Thank you! Having a typical Monday after a long drawn out weekend, of watching over Emma. She had a bunch of seizures on Sat night, or what looked to me like seizures. The vet took some blood for tests, so we will see what they come up with. They are not sure what is was. *** F LORIDA! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #17 April 6, 2009 Quote Just had to sell a show ticket on the sidewalk Saturday for a daughter's friend Good trade. I usually just get cash. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #18 April 6, 2009 Quote Quote Just had to sell a show ticket on the sidewalk Saturday for a daughter's friend Good trade. I usually just get cash. BAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #19 April 6, 2009 Quote Quote You should try organizing an SCR - Saturday afternoon - and everyone has done about 10 each. Man! I can relate to THAT! You think that an SCR would be easy because nobody could take out Bigun... not so. That skill exists. During SF 08, I didn't have much time, but you know that. All that responsibility landed on you. Every time I dropped my gear and got back to the tent, there was 10 people with tickets. Amazing how busy I stay when I'm not doing anything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #20 April 6, 2009 Quote Quote Quote You should try organizing an SCR - Saturday afternoon - and everyone has done about 10 each. Man! I can relate to THAT! You think that an SCR would be easy because nobody could take out Bigun... not so. That skill exists. During SF 08, I didn't have much time, but you know that. All that responsibility landed on you. Every time I dropped my gear and got back to the tent, there was 10 people with tickets. Amazing how busy I stay when I'm not doing anything. It was awesome - I wouldn't give it up for nuthin!I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites