JR let me down

rwiiames · 01-13-2016, 07:22 PM

I delivered yesterday afternoon in Smithfield, NC. When I left the customet, I could see the JR Cigars store through the trees. Since the best my boss could do was a pickup this morning, I decided to go over there and check the place out and maybe have a smoke in their lounge. Boy-Howdy was I disappointed. "No Truck Parking" signs all over the place. Somehow I'm just not feeling the love.

The Poet · 01-13-2016, 07:42 PM

So you are upset because a retail outlet does not have parking for, I assume, a tractor-trailer rig? You must really hate the drive-thru windows at Burger King!

rwiiames · 01-13-2016, 09:08 PM

Their billboards are plastered all over the southeast bragging about how HUGE their stores and selections are. You would think they could spare room to park a handful of 65' long vehicles.

rwiiames · 01-13-2016, 09:10 PM

Oh, I almost forgot, there is an Arby's near Kokomo, IN that has a drive through for big trucks.

MarkinAZ · 01-13-2016, 10:00 PM

I'm sure there must be a city ordinance associated with the "no parking yur big rig" signs. JR most likely would love to have your business, but is respecting local code for not having a bunch of big rigs cluttering up traffic patterns in town, etc...

BTW, I wonder if the other stores in NC have these signs, or if it is just this particular JR store?

YankeeMan · 01-14-2016, 06:52 AM

I go to the JR Store in Selma/Smithfield all the time, they have plenty of Truck and RV parking. I don't know what could have happened. In fact, the regular outlet in now closed and just the cigar store remains. I wouldn't think parking would be problem.

I'm heading done there tomorrow, I'll scope it out.

irratebass · 01-14-2016, 07:50 AM

Tell ya what Wes, my shop will allow your big rig to park, so long as it's after 5pm (which is usually when I work) So come in and see us:

Smoker's Choice
757 N Green St
Brownsburg, Indiana 46112

Hours M-W, Sun 11am-8pm
Th, Fri, Sat 11am - 10pm

rwiiames · 01-14-2016, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irratebass

Tell ya what Wes, my shop will allow your big rig to park, so long as it's after 5pm (which is usually when I work) So come in and see us:

Smoker's Choice
757 N Green St
Brownsburg, Indiana 46112

Hours M-W, Sun 11am-8pm
Th, Fri, Sat 11am - 10pm

Next time I run out I74 I'll be sure to stop by. Thanks!

irratebass · 01-15-2016, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rwiiames

Next time I run out I74 I'll be sure to stop by. Thanks!

YankeeMan · 01-16-2016, 07:01 AM

Stopped by JR's yesterday and saw the sign. That's been there for years but no one pays attention to it. I told the manager about what happend and he felt bad. Now that the outlet part is closed, you can park a fleet of trucks in there.

He says feel free to stop in. Starting sometime in February, the new cigar store will open, including a 5,500 square foot lounge. I can't wait.

Tio Gato · 01-16-2016, 05:06 PM

Good job Rick looking out for a brother. Well done sir.

01-13-2016, 07:22 PM	#1
rwiiames Still Watching My Back Join Date: Mar 2015 First Name: Wes Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 67 Trading: (0)	JR let me down I delivered yesterday afternoon in Smithfield, NC. When I left the customet, I could see the JR Cigars store through the trees. Since the best my boss could do was a pickup this morning, I decided to go over there and check the place out and maybe have a smoke in their lounge. Boy-Howdy was I disappointed. "No Truck Parking" signs all over the place. Somehow I'm just not feeling the love. __________________ Who is John Galt?

01-13-2016, 07:42 PM	#2
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: JR let me down So you are upset because a retail outlet does not have parking for, I assume, a tractor-trailer rig? You must really hate the drive-thru windows at Burger King! __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

01-13-2016, 09:08 PM	#3
rwiiames Still Watching My Back Join Date: Mar 2015 First Name: Wes Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 67 Trading: (0)	Re: JR let me down Their billboards are plastered all over the southeast bragging about how HUGE their stores and selections are. You would think they could spare room to park a handful of 65' long vehicles. __________________ Who is John Galt?

01-13-2016, 09:10 PM	#4
rwiiames Still Watching My Back Join Date: Mar 2015 First Name: Wes Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 67 Trading: (0)	Re: JR let me down Oh, I almost forgot, there is an Arby's near Kokomo, IN that has a drive through for big trucks. __________________ Who is John Galt?

01-13-2016, 10:00 PM	#5
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: JR let me down I'm sure there must be a city ordinance associated with the "no parking yur big rig" signs. JR most likely would love to have your business, but is respecting local code for not having a bunch of big rigs cluttering up traffic patterns in town, etc... BTW, I wonder if the other stores in NC have these signs, or if it is just this particular JR store? __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

01-14-2016, 06:52 AM	#6
YankeeMan Just moved South Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Rick Location: Tarboro, NC Posts: 108 Trading: (0)	Re: JR let me down I go to the JR Store in Selma/Smithfield all the time, they have plenty of Truck and RV parking. I don't know what could have happened. In fact, the regular outlet in now closed and just the cigar store remains. I wouldn't think parking would be problem. I'm heading done there tomorrow, I'll scope it out. __________________ "Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional!"

01-14-2016, 07:50 AM	#7
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: JR let me down Tell ya what Wes, my shop will allow your big rig to park, so long as it's after 5pm (which is usually when I work) So come in and see us: Smoker's Choice 757 N Green St Brownsburg, Indiana 46112 Hours M-W, Sun 11am-8pm Th, Fri, Sat 11am - 10pm __________________

01-16-2016, 07:01 AM	#10
YankeeMan Just moved South Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Rick Location: Tarboro, NC Posts: 108 Trading: (0)	Re: JR let me down Stopped by JR's yesterday and saw the sign. That's been there for years but no one pays attention to it. I told the manager about what happend and he felt bad. Now that the outlet part is closed, you can park a fleet of trucks in there. He says feel free to stop in. Starting sometime in February, the new cigar store will open, including a 5,500 square foot lounge. I can't wait. __________________ "Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional!"

01-16-2016, 05:06 PM	#11
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,079 Trading: (11)	Re: JR let me down Good job Rick looking out for a brother. Well done sir. __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

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