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Vents with allowed responses - 3.

Posted by GamerHandle
Eggy
member, 631 posts
Thu 15 Oct 2015
at 01:43
  • msg #162

Such a shame.

A week ago, I opened my car door and dinged the pick up beside me. Chipped the paint. As I started to write a note with my contact information, I noticed a woman approaching with keys in hand. Only one other car was parked with me. I asked if it was her truck. She said, "Yes." I showed her the damage and told her I did it. She thanked me for letting me know. We exchanged insurance info.

Then she said something like how she'd get back to me to let me know about the estimate for the paint and the taillight. I told her that I had nothing to do with her truck's taillight. She said, "Well, you must have hit it with one of your doors. The back door maybe?" Our cars were parked parallel to each other in a parking lot. Both of our grills were at the curb. I showed her earlier where my driver's side door connected with her paint chip. She was driving an extended cab, long bed pick up. I was driving a very small 2-door, 2-seater coupe. There was no way any part of my car could have swung out to smash her taillight. She had nothing else to say. I left and contacted my insurance company.

Today, I had three missed calls from this woman. I answered her on my lunch break. She asked to meet with me to explain the truck repair. I'm like, "What's to explain?" She told me that it would be better to hear it in person. Sensing that she wanted cash in hand, I agree to meet. (At a time and location convenient to me.)

She started off about how hard it must be to be single, working mom putting myself through college (WHAT?). How she applauds my effort and my character for even wanting to leave a note. Then there was a ramble about the economy and how we all have to help each other save money. Finally, she shows me some estimates for repairs and receipts for her car rental. I think I managed to keep a pleasant face. She summed it up with how much better off I'd be if I just paid these expenses, plus the future car rental, myself. Then I could avoid a hike in my insurance and points on my driver's license.

I told her that I was very happy with my insurance company and, if she contacted my agent, she could enjoy that same prompt and helpful service. She tried to change my mind, but I thanked her and told her that I'd be late for an appointment if I stayed any longer. (Not really. Just the gym.) Then she needed my insurance info again because she'd lost it.

Am I alone in thinking this is rude? I'm not from around here, so maybe I just haven't caught on to how the locals operate, but I thought she was rude and greedy.
OceanLake
member, 928 posts
Thu 15 Oct 2015
at 04:38
  • msg #163

Such a shame.

Stupid and criminal. Suggest you tell your agent what happened.
Townsend
member, 8 posts
Thu 15 Oct 2015
at 14:50
  • msg #164

Such a shame.

In reply to Eggy (msg # 162):

And put them on alert that she might try to scam them on the tail light.

I had someone hit up my insurance for more damage than I'd done, and my insurance company had already paid it by the time they told me about it. :/

Probably had no affect on my rates, but it annoyed me someone had gone through me to cheat that way.
Eggy
member, 632 posts
Thu 15 Oct 2015
at 17:37
  • msg #165

Such a shame.

Thanks, guys. I sent the pictures to my claims. They don't match her pictures at all, but they do go along with the matching scrape on my car door. They're sending a claims agent that will allow me to go along while her vehicle is checked.
Grimmond
member, 372 posts
Antler-care by LIV THATCH
"RALPH" The Wonder Llama
Thu 15 Oct 2015
at 18:24
  • msg #166

Such a shame.

What kind of ranger doesn't even HAVE a long sword ... yet along a bastard sword ? Isn't that like a pre-requsite to be a ranger ?

Gheeeesh !
ShadoPrism
member, 864 posts
OCGD-Obsessive-Compulsive
Gamer-Disorder
Thu 15 Oct 2015
at 19:35
  • msg #167

Such a shame.

In reply to Little_Devil (msg # 161):

I know that feeling, loosing connections with people online. I was in an accident a few years ago and could not get online for a couple months, came back and everyone I chatted or gamed with was just Gone.
In short you want to chat, send me an Rmail, I will respond.
Grimmond
member, 373 posts
Antler-care by LIV THATCH
"RALPH" The Wonder Llama
Thu 15 Oct 2015
at 22:11
  • msg #168

Such a shame.

Eggy, at the point that she decided to take advantage of you, I would have told her that I was writing the note so she could send you HER insurance info for the damage her door or tale gate caused your car. What you did was admirable and right. What she did was scum sucking wrong.
ShadoPrism
member, 865 posts
OCGD-Obsessive-Compulsive
Gamer-Disorder
Fri 16 Oct 2015
at 00:18
  • msg #169

Such a shame.

In reply to Grimmond (msg # 166):

Ranger weapons ? I know of some that use axes, clubs, maces and one who used Karate (We were running an Oriental - Standard AD&D cross over for that one).
Swords and Bows are just the common stereotype.
kouk
member, 601 posts
Fri 16 Oct 2015
at 09:27
  • msg #170

Such a shame.

In reply to Grimmond (msg # 166):

Nah. Real rangers dual wield scimitars ...
Little_Devil
member, 158 posts
Fri 16 Oct 2015
at 12:23
  • msg #171

Such a shame.

In reply to ShadoPrism (msg # 167):

Thank you very much, I may take you up on that offer.
V_V
member, 485 posts
You can call me V, just V
Life; a journey made once
Sat 17 Oct 2015
at 01:07
  • msg #172

Such a shame.

In reply to kouk (msg # 170):

Or shoot a foe from nearly a mile away with the accuracy of forty feet and make it a headshot almost every time. Scimitars are nice though. I'll admit. I like to step it up to great scimitars, but that's splitting hairs. I also like hammer and axe though...
V_V
member, 486 posts
You can call me V, just V
Life; a journey made once
Sat 17 Oct 2015
at 01:11
  • msg #173

Such a shame.

In reply to Little_Devil (msg # 161):

If you Rmail me I'll almost guarantee a reply. I'll keep writing as long as there's someone to read and write back. My favorite thing to do is just chat, and rehash the "good"...times, games, or activities. I'm on RPOL to be a batter writer. The more chances I get, the better. I really love the people though.
Bloggers99
member, 195 posts
GM, Player, Rule Modifier
Sat 17 Oct 2015
at 04:38
  • msg #174

Whoops

Got skipped over when applying for a game I was very interested in. It turns out that there was a required phrase within the rules thread which I missed. I missed it because it was after a sentence which stated "that's about all there is" followed by a few more sentences which I assumed were not of any significant importance. My fault, I know, but it's frustrating nonetheless. C'est la vie.
This message was last updated by the user at 04:38, Sat 17 Oct 2015.
GamerHandle
member, 822 posts
Umm.. yep.
So, there's this door...
Sat 17 Oct 2015
at 07:07
  • msg #175

Whoops

In reply to Bloggers99 (msg # 174):

Ah yes.. the classic frivolous and trivial error-detection game.. *sigh... Annoying.  One thing to pass-over someone who does not make even the remotest of efforts to actually apply - but, top 2 percentile? please...
ShadoPrism
member, 866 posts
OCGD-Obsessive-Compulsive
Gamer-Disorder
Sat 17 Oct 2015
at 17:24
  • msg #176

Whoops

In reply to Bloggers99 (msg # 174):

They are like Bot checks, I really don't see the point to them. I have applied to those sort of games before, even including the pet phrases, and been skipped over with no response to my application to boot (which I think is just rude, personally).
Are there Bots who play this sort of RPGs ?
Wyrm
member, 584 posts
Sat 24 Oct 2015
at 22:55
  • msg #177

Whoops

Situational Awareness. It seems to not be a thing in Ontario
ShadoPrism
member, 867 posts
OCGD-Obsessive-Compulsive
Gamer-Disorder
Sat 24 Oct 2015
at 23:43
  • msg #178

Whoops

In reply to Wyrm (msg # 177):

Actually that one is a bit universal. I know I suffer from a lack of it allot of the time.
Wyrm
member, 585 posts
Tue 27 Oct 2015
at 20:40
  • msg #179

Whoops

I need plexiglass covered solar cells that can collect enough universe juice to power the car dvd player while i wait for insurance to figure out they are reta-
Stupid.
ShadoPrism
member, 869 posts
OCGD-Obsessive-Compulsive
Gamer-Disorder
Wed 28 Oct 2015
at 02:39
  • msg #180

Whoops

In reply to Wyrm (msg # 179):

There is not enough juice in the Universe for them to work That out.
Morty
member, 261 posts
The Doctor.
Wed 28 Oct 2015
at 09:20
  • msg #181

ehhhhhhhhh

players being disruptive IC and OOC.

I feel like kindergarten cop. :\
Mrrshann618
member, 63 posts
Wed 28 Oct 2015
at 12:12
  • msg #182

GRRRrrr

Car has been running fine up will last night. I move the car and notice there was the tiniest of "hickups" as it was turning over. This morning, dark, rainy, and kinda cold My car decided to not even turn over. A couple of clicks and nothing. Pop the hood to move second car (LeSabre) to give it a jump to learn that you need LONG cables as the battery in under the back seat, thus no way to jump from.

So I check the battery as I know I have a battery charger somewhere. 8 years old. Car is parked in the street, nearly 100 feet from the nearest outlet. I have to string two extension cords together, in the rain, hope that the moisture does not get in. Charge it for a few hours to see if I can get it to the shop to have alternator checked. Waiting on shop to open, chances are they will have no openings today.....
ShadoPrism
member, 872 posts
OCGD-Obsessive-Compulsive
Gamer-Disorder
Wed 28 Oct 2015
at 19:05
  • msg #183

GRRRrrr

In reply to Mrrshann618 (msg # 182):

It seems to be the time for that, but your lucky. Step dad last night on way home, alternator went out As he was driving, had to coast in to a store (it was closed) half way between home and the next city over. No other places near by, took over an hour for the tow truck to find him (they drove right past the place the first time, which is bad as it is the Only store there and its in an Open field area Near a traffic light. Makes me wonder about the quality of the tow services AAA covers sometimes.)
Eggy
member, 634 posts
Wed 28 Oct 2015
at 22:48
  • msg #184

GRRRrrr

I hate Astroturf! The field where my unit exercises is covered in Astroturf. It's murdering my hair. I've been with this unit for about a month and now I've got the worst split ends and snarly knots and frizzies! >:(
Tyr Hawk
member, 98 posts
You know that one guy?
Yeah, that's me.
Wed 28 Oct 2015
at 23:11
  • msg #185

GRRRrrr

In reply to Eggy (msg # 184):

I will admit, I had no idea that Astroturf did that to hair. Is it some sort of chemical it gives off? Or are you rubbing your head against it somehow? Or... I honestly don't know. It just surprises me to hear that the type of ground can have an effect on your hair.
Eggy
member, 635 posts
Wed 28 Oct 2015
at 23:35
  • msg #186

GRRRrrr

It's not the chemicals, it's just the shape of the fake blades of grass. They're like little plastic hooks that snag my hair. We go out there for situps and other ground exercises. I'm just grumpy about it right now.
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