Random Fail: First World Problems

[Zetanio]

What coat?

[Tokitoki]

Burton something or other. Can't find a style on it.

Huge pics Inc.

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Really nice jacket. It's got a thermal liner, vented pits, wrist sleeve thing, snap waistband, fleece lined collar and hood, and Gore Tex.

Edit: the problem is that they installed the zipper and then the metal snaps. In order to fix it they'd need to remove the media pocket at the chest as well as all the snaps and put in a whole new zipper, then put everything back together. The other option is to cut just the teeth off and put a new one on, but it won't stand up to the abuse.

[Anoat]

I don't think I've ever spent more than $75 on a jacket. One of the perks of living in Florida, I guess.

[Zetanio]

Looks like a Frontier to me.

Sadly if it's over a year old you're usually SOL. You could try calling Burton and letting em know. I doubt you'll find the exact jacket again but the 2016 is still available in a buncha spots.

[Greatguardian]

System fan on a 3 year old, $1300 laptop started dying this past week. I figure a new fan is a $20, hour long replacement job at most, so I amazon prime a new fan. 2 days later, I lay out all my tools to open 'er up, only to find out that I don't actually own a T5 torx screwdriver. So, naturally, I amazon prime a t5 torx screwdriver. 2 days later, I'm 90% of the way into my machine only to realize that the very last screw I need to remove to access the system fan is stripped. I'm now looking at the prospect of taking a power drill to the internals of a laptop I expected to last another 2-3 years minimum.

[Zetanio]

http://www.evo.com/outlet/shell-jack...jacket-15.aspx

My last jacket purchase. Got it via proform for 70% off which is nice.

[Byrthnoth]

System fan on a 3 year old, $1300 laptop started dying this past week. I figure a new fan is a $20, hour long replacement job at most, so I amazon prime a new fan. 2 days later, I lay out all my tools to open 'er up, only to find out that I don't actually own a T5 torx screwdriver. So, naturally, I amazon prime a t5 torx screwdriver. 2 days later, I'm 90% of the way into my machine only to realize that the very last screw I need to remove to access the system fan is stripped. I'm now looking at the prospect of taking a power drill to the internals of a laptop I expected to last another 2-3 years minimum.

Owch. Shouldn't have tried so hard before getting the T5. Sounds like you've worked out what you need to do, though.

[Greatguardian]

Owch. Shouldn't have tried so hard before getting the T5. Sounds like you've worked out what you need to do, though.

Oh, I didn't strip it with a different driver. I couldn't even open the case without the T5, haha. It must've been stripped during the assembly process since I bought the machine new from the manufacturer (launch day for the Yoga line) and I've never opened it before.

[arus2001]

To be fair, I've had some hardware come with screws pre-stripped when it came time to get inside them. Wouldn't be the slightest bit surprised if it's the Evil Corp Plan B to those screws that have the little nubs in the head that need their own specialty tools.

[Tokitoki]

http://www.evo.com/outlet/shell-jack...jacket-15.aspx

My last jacket purchase. Got it via proform for 70% off which is nice.

I was looking at this one. I have to look up the Frontier now, though.

Edit: Frontier is similar, but isn't Gore Tex. I wish I could get a look at the inside of these jackets.

[Astylla]

People at work always ask me why I save my emails at work..because of shit like today. During a service call previous guest tore into me how no one called her back regarding some questions BACK IN AUGUST.

As soon as I'm off the phone I found the original email I sent including the service manager so forwarded that to my managers and him directly to deal with including read receipts. I shouldn't have to babysit you guys ugh.

The thing I'm most pissed about us that it puts my integrity into question because from a customer standpoint anyone can say something on the phone but I take my word very seriously. If I forgot to send it , I'll own up to it but this wasn't the case.

It doesn't help this particular store is a constant piece of work that I wish would just disappear into oblivion.

[dasva]

One of the few days in awhile my legs feeling half way decent on the ride home so I'm cruising slower than I used to but faster than most days in the last few months. See light turn yellow like 15-20 feet up ahead but already going decent speed so kick it up a gear and speed up. Then right before I get to intersection this guy comes up from behind me then cuts in right in front of me forcing me to brake right at the intersection and miss the light. Also had to start up again at one of my highest gears. Also this was the 4th guy today on my ride home to come up from behind and immediately cut in front of me... though the other 3 were all turning right as well. I swear if my brakes weren't so good and I was still going as fast as I used to... maybe I should just start recording my rides and sending shit into the police for funsies

[Zetanio]

People at work always ask me why I save my emails at work..because of shit like today. During a service call previous guest tore into me how no one called her back regarding some questions BACK IN AUGUST.

As soon as I'm off the phone I found the original email I sent including the service manager so forwarded that to my managers and him directly to deal with including read receipts. I shouldn't have to babysit you guys ugh.

The thing I'm most pissed about us that it puts my integrity into question because from a customer standpoint anyone can say something on the phone but I take my word very seriously. If I forgot to send it , I'll own up to it but this wasn't the case.

It doesn't help this particular store is a constant piece of work that I wish would just disappear into oblivion.

People delete emails?

[Cream Soda]

One of the few days in awhile my legs feeling half way decent on the ride home so I'm cruising slower than I used to but faster than most days in the last few months. See light turn yellow like 15-20 feet up ahead but already going decent speed so kick it up a gear and speed up. Then right before I get to intersection this guy comes up from behind me then cuts in right in front of me forcing me to brake right at the intersection and miss the light. Also had to start up again at one of my highest gears. Also this was the 4th guy today on my ride home to come up from behind and immediately cut in front of me... though the other 3 were all turning right as well. I swear if my brakes weren't so good and I was still going as fast as I used to... maybe I should just start recording my rides and sending shit into the police for funsies

Downshift, hold up the back of your bike and pedal, then do it again until at desired gear.

Starting in a high gear isn't good for your cassette and will make you have to replace it much much earlier

[Roranora]

i too am not always kind to my bike's drivetrain

[Astylla]

People delete emails?

So many people here do and I'm always surprised lol. I have so many sub folders to cover my ass in situations like this.

[Cream Soda]

I spit on any car that pulls some bullshit like trying to cut me off at an intersection or some other bullshit like that. Esp if I catch them at a red light.

Hell one time this guy sped up to cut me off and slam his breaks so he could make a turn (instead of waiting for me to pass the turn) and I had to slam my breaks just not to go into the back of him (this is actually common). I always spit on these cars

[Tokitoki]

People delete emails?

Fucking plebs

[Zetanio]

Fucking plebs

Seriously. I haven't deleted a work email ever.

Literally not once. It's actually illegal to do so for most of the shit I work on. Why the hell would you?

[Cream Soda]

I don't even delete my regular emails aside from spam.

I have emails dating back to 2006 when I created my current email.