Things People Do That Amaze You - Page 4

landhoney · 03-12-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucky_Hippo

The Mexico emmigration lady "amazed" me and my wife last week.

She "amazed" me when she ripped my passport cover in front of my eyes and then proceeded to tell me it was invalid because it was now mutilated. Her manager then "amazed" me even more when I asked to speak with him and he proceeded to rip several more pages before telling me He'd "let me go on if I gave him a secret favor of 200 dollars American."

Yep, they amazed me so much I nearly sh*t my pants. Let's just say the wife and I are very happy to be home, and even more satisfied to enjoy the views stateside from now on.

It was an award celebration trip for her sales figures. Next year we'll take the money.

This is a whole 'nother level. Scary-crazy stuff. (no smiley really fits here)
Was this going in or coming out? I forget the process and who checks who into and out of the US.

Lucky_Hippo · 03-12-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by landhoney

This is a whole 'nother level. Scary-crazy stuff. (no smiley really fits here)
Was this going in or coming out? I forget the process and who checks who into and out of the US.

It was going in. When you land, the first place you pass through is Mexican emmigration. When you reenter the United States, you pass through US emmigration followed by US customs. Her company took pictures of my passport to keep a paper trail and offered to pay us back. A very nice jesture, but of course money was the last thing on our minds at the time. We just wanted to get home safe.

Advise for those who travel: My wife made photo copies of our passports the day before we left so we had direct proof of before and after the incident on hand. I'd suggest doing this and also leaving a copy with family, just in case.

Don Fernando · 03-12-2009, 03:19 PM

people who place bombs and plan terrorist attacks out of religious motives.

Amsterdam escaped a terrorist attack today, a certain area of the city has been evacuated this morning and several arrest have been made. It has to be very serious before the Dutch government decided to clear an area. Among the people (all muslims with Maroccan roots) is a family member of one of the Madrid terrorists. It seems pretty serious and I am pretty shocked.

pearson · 03-12-2009, 07:46 PM

When I bid a job, then my dick ass service advisor sells the parts but not the labor. so far he has cost me 7 hours this week. I just dont know what the hell he is thinking.

chippewastud79 · 03-12-2009, 08:23 PM

Tonight I was trying to parallel park my car, clearly slowing down, with my turn signal on, when I come to a stop and put it in reverse I notice a young female driver had pulled right up on my bumper. The car behind her had stopped far enough back to let her back out of the way and let me quick pull in and park, but instead she waits until the next lane was open and then proceeds to honk at me and quick swing around me giving me a dirty look. I guess brake lights and the turn signal weren't enough warning for her

03-13-2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

Tonight I was trying to parallel park my car, clearly slowing down, with my turn signal on, when I come to a stop and put it in reverse I notice a young female driver had pulled right up on my bumper. The car behind her had stopped far enough back to let her back out of the way and let me quick pull in and park, but instead she waits until the next lane was open and then proceeds to honk at me and quick swing around me giving me a dirty look. I guess brake lights and the turn signal weren't enough warning for her

I swear, you must live in my neighborhood...

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What about when people get out of the shower to pee?

I'm surprised this hasn't become more of a bad driver bashing thread.

I could write for hours about stupid things people do that amaze me, but it's the random acts of kindness and selflessness that actually amaze me more. We get bombarded with news about so many stupid, selfish people every minute of every day (the latest that really made me sad was the guy who proposed to his 17 year old girlfriend at Chilis just a few weeks after his 5 year old daughter disappeared, WTF?) that I often forget that there are good people out there...

Whee · 03-13-2009, 11:03 AM

Saw one today....

At my local fast food morning stop...(cough cough Mickey D's cough cough) I was waiting in line at the drive thru during change over. This is where they change from breakfast to lunch and service times generally slow down. I live that. 12 minutes in line yesterday, but I digress.

Today, a car whips out from behind me and pulls alongside another car in line. They proceed to have a conversation, while the second car is at the speaker!! 4 minutes, a couple of hinks and an FU, she finally pulled away so the guy could place his order.

Uh, hello? ever heard of a cell phone?

Kreth · 03-13-2009, 11:11 AM

The 40 year-old manager of one of our local Mickey D's recently won the Ray Kroc award for managerial excellence. His quote in the paper: "I can say I did it, I reached the top."
Dude, your primary competition was teen-agers, and it's an award from fricking McDonald's, not a Nobel prize!

SmokeyJoe · 03-12-2009, 10:31 PM

In a little different sense...

What amazes me is people who will generously send cigars to people they have never met...

People who demonstrate genuine concern for folks they only know by a screen name and avatar...

People who selflessly support our troops with reminders of home while they serve so far away...

These are the kind of things that truly amaze me.

Opusfxd · 03-12-2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe

In a little different sense...

What amazes me is people who will generously send cigars to people they have never met...

People who demonstrate genuine concern for folks they only know by a screen name and avatar...

People who selflessly support our troops with reminders of home while they serve so far away...

These are the kind of things that truly amaze me.

Now that is truly amazing.

Genetic Defect · 03-12-2009, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DPD6030

No I'm currently a receptionist right now until the arm heals.

And not it is not funny.

hand slip off again?

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Originally Posted by illinoishoosier

strawbox

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Originally Posted by pnoon

No kidding. The one's who are behind me and can't wait the extra 15-20 seconds are the a-holes.

15-20 secs in your prime gramps

03-13-2009, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe

In a little different sense...

What amazes me is people who will generously send cigars to people they have never met...

People who demonstrate genuine concern for folks they only know by a screen name and avatar...

People who selflessly support our troops with reminders of home while they serve so far away...

These are the kind of things that truly amaze me.

Thanks Joe, for reminding us that great things can be amazing as well.

Mugen910 · 03-13-2009, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe

In a little different sense...

What amazes me is people who will generously send cigars to people they have never met...

People who demonstrate genuine concern for folks they only know by a screen name and avatar...

People who selflessly support our troops with reminders of home while they serve so far away...

These are the kind of things that truly amaze me.

Strange..
I don't see that as amazing...I see it more as the purest of the human spirit where we believe in our little community.

Scottw · 03-13-2009, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

Strange..
I don't see that as amazing...I see it more as the purest of the human spirit where we believe in our little community.

Well put Stewie, I mean Bao!

What about when people get out of the shower to pee?

RevSmoke · 03-13-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

Strange..
I don't see that as amazing...I see it more as the purest of the human spirit where we believe in our little community.

Actually, the purest of the human spirit is in the daily acts in which people show how inconsiderate they are of others and how self-absorbed, selfish, and looking out for #1 one they are.

Those who look out for others and are bound up in a community, are those who have risen (been raised) above the natural inclination to selfishness.

GTsetGO · 03-13-2009, 08:58 AM

I always love it when people complain about cops doing their jobs.

"WTF man, i just got a ticket for doing 61 in a 35, F'in pigs have nothing better to do than give out BS speeding tickets."

RevSmoke · 03-13-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by GTsetGO

I always love it when people complain about cops doing their jobs.

"WTF man, i just got a ticket for doing 61 in a 35, F'in pigs have nothing better to do than give out BS speeding tickets."

And those kind of people are like the one who killed my first friend to die (age 5) who was struch by a car doing 80 in a 25 zone while riding his bike, and quipped to the officer, "It's not my fault, I didn't see him."

GTsetGO · 03-19-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

And those kind of people are like the one who killed my first friend to die (age 5) who was struch by a car doing 80 in a 25 zone while riding his bike, and quipped to the officer, "It's not my fault, I didn't see him."

i see it all the time. I run a mustang site and I am amazed at how many threads are started for this very reason.

i always post a pic of Jim Cary in Liar Liar where he is Saying, "Quit breaking the law @sshole."

03-19-2009, 10:44 AM

One for the good guy (guys) column.

When someone finds out your in town and posts a thread to gather the locals for a night out of cigars, food and drink for a guy he has never even met. Then provides the smokes for the evening. And another one picks up the tab and another one makes sure you have a cigar in your hand when you leave. Then a day or so later when you ask if you can stop buy to say thank you he makes sure you have a cigar in your hand for the ride back to the hotel and his business partner makes sure you have a fiver in your hand for the long ride home.

Amazing? I lived it.

03-22-2009, 09:12 PM

Boxes arrive at your door with fantastic cigars, humidors and top shelf booze. All from people that don't want to be known.

03-12-2009, 03:19 PM	#3
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Things People Do That Amaze You people who place bombs and plan terrorist attacks out of religious motives. Amsterdam escaped a terrorist attack today, a certain area of the city has been evacuated this morning and several arrest have been made. It has to be very serious before the Dutch government decided to clear an area. Among the people (all muslims with Maroccan roots) is a family member of one of the Madrid terrorists. It seems pretty serious and I am pretty shocked. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

03-12-2009, 07:46 PM	#4
pearson Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: John Location: North Pole AK Posts: 116 Trading: (5)	Re: Things People Do That Amaze You When I bid a job, then my dick ass service advisor sells the parts but not the labor. so far he has cost me 7 hours this week. I just dont know what the hell he is thinking.

03-12-2009, 08:23 PM	#5
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Things People Do That Amaze You Tonight I was trying to parallel park my car, clearly slowing down, with my turn signal on, when I come to a stop and put it in reverse I notice a young female driver had pulled right up on my bumper. The car behind her had stopped far enough back to let her back out of the way and let me quick pull in and park, but instead she waits until the next lane was open and then proceeds to honk at me and quick swing around me giving me a dirty look. I guess brake lights and the turn signal weren't enough warning for her __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

03-13-2009, 11:03 AM	#7
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,593 Trading: (17)	Re: Things People Do That Amaze You Saw one today.... At my local fast food morning stop...(cough cough Mickey D's cough cough) I was waiting in line at the drive thru during change over. This is where they change from breakfast to lunch and service times generally slow down. I live that. 12 minutes in line yesterday, but I digress. Today, a car whips out from behind me and pulls alongside another car in line. They proceed to have a conversation, while the second car is at the speaker!! 4 minutes, a couple of hinks and an FU, she finally pulled away so the guy could place his order. Uh, hello? ever heard of a cell phone? __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

03-13-2009, 11:11 AM	#8
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Things People Do That Amaze You The 40 year-old manager of one of our local Mickey D's recently won the Ray Kroc award for managerial excellence. His quote in the paper: "I can say I did it, I reached the top." Dude, your primary competition was teen-agers, and it's an award from fricking McDonald's, not a Nobel prize!

03-12-2009, 10:31 PM	#9
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,166 Trading: (28)	Re: Things People Do That Amaze You In a little different sense... What amazes me is people who will generously send cigars to people they have never met... People who demonstrate genuine concern for folks they only know by a screen name and avatar... People who selflessly support our troops with reminders of home while they serve so far away... These are the kind of things that truly amaze me. __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

03-13-2009, 08:58 AM	#16
GTsetGO those were the droids Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Rob Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,686 Trading: (5)	Re: Things People Do That Amaze You I always love it when people complain about cops doing their jobs. "WTF man, i just got a ticket for doing 61 in a 35, F'in pigs have nothing better to do than give out BS speeding tickets." __________________ Modded Mustangs

03-19-2009, 10:44 AM	#19
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Things People Do That Amaze You One for the good guy (guys) column. When someone finds out your in town and posts a thread to gather the locals for a night out of cigars, food and drink for a guy he has never even met. Then provides the smokes for the evening. And another one picks up the tab and another one makes sure you have a cigar in your hand when you leave. Then a day or so later when you ask if you can stop buy to say thank you he makes sure you have a cigar in your hand for the ride back to the hotel and his business partner makes sure you have a fiver in your hand for the long ride home. Amazing? I lived it.

03-22-2009, 09:12 PM	#20
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Things People Do That Amaze You Boxes arrive at your door with fantastic cigars, humidors and top shelf booze. All from people that don't want to be known.