Totally random thread

[Back2Lawrence]

Maybe Franklin and Whirleypop are same brand, I dunno.

I can’t get Amazon link to work for some reason.

[KUTradition]

https://youtu.be/Jk-5ZcQEhrY?si=I3UnAoXQzTPkyNE3

[jhawks99]

We have taken several bids to do some landscaping projects around the yard. We've broken it up into needs, we gotta get some piled up dirt off the siding, and wants, plant some stuff where no grass will grow.

Mrs. 99 is notoriously slow at making up her mind about which bid to take. I met and like this one dude and he submitted a bid. He texts me a day or two later and I tell him we're still making up our minds. Then again, two days later. I tell him Mrs. 99 is working and we won't make a decision for a while. Dude is nice and has a good rep, I'm inclined to use him over other bidders. Dude texts again, I say we are still deciding and I'll contact him when we've made a decision. Two days later I get a text and email. I ignore. A couple of days ago, same thing, text and email. I ignore again.

Just now, I get a FB friend request from him.

Should I be worried?

[KUTradition]

i can’t handle that level of pushiness, and have taken my business elsewhere for such things

[TDub]

We have taken several bids to do some landscaping projects around the yard. We've broken it up into needs, we gotta get some piled up dirt off the siding, and wants, plant some stuff where no grass will grow.

Mrs. 99 is notoriously slow at making up her mind about which bid to take. I met and like this one dude and he submitted a bid. He texts me a day or two later and I tell him we're still making up our minds. Then again, two days later. I tell him Mrs. 99 is working and we won't make a decision for a while. Dude is nice and has a good rep, I'm inclined to use him over other bidders. Dude texts again, I say we are still deciding and I'll contact him when we've made a decision. Two days later I get a text and email. I ignore. A couple of days ago, same thing, text and email. I ignore again.

Just now, I get a FB friend request from him.

Should I be worried?

my unsolicited advice based on the little information I have. Run.

I do bids all the time. I would never consider adding anyone of Facebook. That's absurd.

My bids are good for 30 days. I generally don't bother the client and let them make their decision. Generally, the only time I will follow up is to just check in for scheduling. I try to block out some general time frames for the work and will contact them down the road to see what they think and to let them know that it's no problem if they don't want to proceed or want more time but I will have to slide them down the schedule and infill with other clients that have down payments in etc.


This guy us going to pretend to be friends, claim he's giving you a good buddy deal, then annoy the shit out of you throughout the process and be a general pain in the ass. He's gonna add costs along the way and use his "friend" status to give you the "yea we did this and that and yknow how it is the economy these days, can't get good help, we ran into this or that...thats gonna be another $2,000" blah blah blah

[jhawks99]

i can’t handle that level of pushiness, and have taken my business elsewhere for such things

He seems more desperate than pushy

[TDub]

if hes desperate he either doesn't do quality work, or he doesn't have good value.

[jhawks99]

We have taken several bids to do some landscaping projects around the yard. We've broken it up into needs, we gotta get some piled up dirt off the siding, and wants, plant some stuff where no grass will grow.

Mrs. 99 is notoriously slow at making up her mind about which bid to take. I met and like this one dude and he submitted a bid. He texts me a day or two later and I tell him we're still making up our minds. Then again, two days later. I tell him Mrs. 99 is working and we won't make a decision for a while. Dude is nice and has a good rep, I'm inclined to use him over other bidders. Dude texts again, I say we are still deciding and I'll contact him when we've made a decision. Two days later I get a text and email. I ignore. A couple of days ago, same thing, text and email. I ignore again.

Just now, I get a FB friend request from him.

Should I be worried?

my unsolicited advice based on the little information I have. Run.

I do bids all the time. I would never consider adding anyone of Facebook. That's absurd.

My bids are good for 30 days. I generally don't bother the client and let them make their decision. Generally, the only time I will follow up is to just check in for scheduling. I try to block out some general time frames for the work and will contact them down the road to see what they think and to let them know that it's no problem if they don't want to proceed or want more time but I will have to slide them down the schedule and infill with other clients that have down payments in etc.


This guy us going to pretend to be friends, claim he's giving you a good buddy deal, then annoy the shit out of you throughout the process and be a general pain in the ass. He's gonna add costs along the way and use his "friend" status to give you the "yea we did this and that and yknow how it is the economy these days, can't get good help, we ran into this or that...thats gonna be another $2,000" blah blah blah

Thanks. That makes a lot of sense.

[zsn]

Anyone heard of, or have tasted, a grape variety called Thomcord? It was in our local market and tried it for the first time. Fantastic! They taste like Concord but are seedless like Thompson

[ousdahl]

So the dating apps let you pick questions to prompt a chat.

I added, “tell me your favorite Bob Dylan song.”

And, so far, 5/5, every single response has been Hurricane.

putting here instead of the tinder thread cuz, I mean, what were the odds?!

[pdub]

if hes desperate he either doesn't do quality work, or he doesn't have good value.

I would say this is probably 80% true most of the time - unless his business is new - then he may be desperate but also does do quality work.

[MICHHAWK]

my favorite bob dylan song is "you ain't goin nowhere"

[ousdahl]

That’s blackmild’s favorite too.

Mine is, when I paint my masterpiece. It has all the elements - fantastical storytelling, surreal imagery, whimsical mood, plenty of good covers.

Plus the whole idea of the title. Cuz I still think my best work remains ahead of me in life. (Cue illy like no OUSDAHL you clearly peaked in high school!!)

And I was about to say every chick’s fave is hurricane, but this way cute little blue eyed brunette at the covfefe shop just picked…ballad of a thin man?!

[pdub]

I saw Bob Dylan live at the Missouri State fair I wanna say my freshman year in college.
He couldn't give any fucks.
Zero given.

And I get it - he was in Missouri.

[jhawks99]

I saw Dylan and Petty at Sandstone. Probably '87 or so.

[pdub]

Yea, i'm guessing more fucks given when those dudes hadn't hit 50 yet...though Petty was pretty renowned for putting on rockin' shows.

[jfish26]

What’s at the top of your (plausible) list of acts you haven’t seen live, but want to?

For me, it’s Zac Brown Band.

[jhawks99]

Pink Floyd came through KC in about 81 or 82, my girlfriend at the time put in for the ticket lottery. We didn't get them.

[MICHHAWK]

joe ely

[KUTradition]

What’s at the top of your (plausible) list of acts you haven’t seen live, but want to?

For me, it’s Zac Brown Band.

not sure of the plausibility, but i’ve always regretted not see Tool live