UPS has further exposed their ineptitude.
After an enormous effort by the receiver of my Surly LHT, and myself, UPS still shipped it back to me, it will arrive tomorrow, and will now be named "Lumpy".
The icing on this cake is that they charged me for shipping it back, and they shipped it to our old house. It's like kicking you in the crotch, an slapping you in the face!
I'm over it, the LHT is coming home, clearly it did not want to leave.
Now that this situation is all wrapped up and solved, i need to figure out how to make it 75 degrees.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
Nobody knows.. the trouble i have seen
Let's start by saying that UPS sucks, without question. With all of the mistakes i have made, they still suck.
10 days ago, sold my Surly Long Haul Trucker, to finance some other bike shenanigans we have going on. The gentleman paid promptly, and i shipped it on the 5th of July, it was well packed, as every bike i ship/receive is, and packed in the same way a bike shop or factory would do it. Fast forward, he get's the bike, and the Fenders are HAMMERED. Mind you, they are hammered Honjo fenders, but now they are truly hammered. Shit happens, so i'm not terribly worried.
I think, ahh, UPS bonked it, oh well. A couople of hours later, he emails me again with some more intense info, there's a "ding" in the top tube (Larger than the average)
Now I am livid, and i call UPS to file a claim, as the bike is insured for the purchase price, so no worries right?
Day 1 of pickup, the guy does not knock on the door, nothing, it's not picked up. Day 2, he picks it up, and the customer asks "why didn't you knock yesterday", and he says that he cannot confirm nor deny if someone did or did not knock. (what the fuck is that?).
They literally take 3 hours to get it back to the Inspection station, and inspect it, then reject my claim on the basis of "the packaging is not to UPS standards", so basically, no bicycle that is ever shipped anywhere, is to thier standards. Be very careful if you ship a bike!
We make a deal, i'm going to eat part of the $$$ that he paid me, and he is going to deal with the dent/wrecked fenders (this is 2 days ago).
Meanwhile, UPS policy states that damage claims must be shipped back to the sender! We did not know this, so the bike is on it's way back to me! He is currently trying to stop it, but we are in "limbo" right now, waiting to see if it get's stopped, who the hell knows, but fate might bring her back to me, dent's and all....
Fucking UPS.
10 days ago, sold my Surly Long Haul Trucker, to finance some other bike shenanigans we have going on. The gentleman paid promptly, and i shipped it on the 5th of July, it was well packed, as every bike i ship/receive is, and packed in the same way a bike shop or factory would do it. Fast forward, he get's the bike, and the Fenders are HAMMERED. Mind you, they are hammered Honjo fenders, but now they are truly hammered. Shit happens, so i'm not terribly worried.
I think, ahh, UPS bonked it, oh well. A couople of hours later, he emails me again with some more intense info, there's a "ding" in the top tube (Larger than the average)
Now I am livid, and i call UPS to file a claim, as the bike is insured for the purchase price, so no worries right?
Day 1 of pickup, the guy does not knock on the door, nothing, it's not picked up. Day 2, he picks it up, and the customer asks "why didn't you knock yesterday", and he says that he cannot confirm nor deny if someone did or did not knock. (what the fuck is that?).
They literally take 3 hours to get it back to the Inspection station, and inspect it, then reject my claim on the basis of "the packaging is not to UPS standards", so basically, no bicycle that is ever shipped anywhere, is to thier standards. Be very careful if you ship a bike!
We make a deal, i'm going to eat part of the $$$ that he paid me, and he is going to deal with the dent/wrecked fenders (this is 2 days ago).
Meanwhile, UPS policy states that damage claims must be shipped back to the sender! We did not know this, so the bike is on it's way back to me! He is currently trying to stop it, but we are in "limbo" right now, waiting to see if it get's stopped, who the hell knows, but fate might bring her back to me, dent's and all....
Fucking UPS.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Friday, July 08, 2011
It's been a while
Well, i have not posted in a while, and why not today? Today is annual remembrance of my birth(I have grown a few inches since the photo).
We have been very busy (not doing pottery, but this weekend will end that). We went on a vacation to California, did more work on the House, really it was non-stop work until the end of May, then i just tanked for a while.
On deck, a Deck! In the next couple of weeks i'm going to salvage my free deck reminance from craigslist and build a small deck for us, then get our yard straight, period.
I've found that our new home/location has vaulted us, and mostly G.E. into a nearly daily biking frenzy (that's a good thing). Yesterday i rode the 17 mile one way run to my work, and it was not as bad as i would have thought, sans some rain and puddles.
Year 35 was a big change, Job, House. These are things people don't do on short order, but we are experts now!
I am grateful for many things, my lovely wife G.E., my retarded dogs, family (that still talks to me), and the friends i still have, plus a little luck!
Word. Next post will have earthenware.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Moved.
Notice the period after "moved". We are now moved, it literally took an entire week, to close, move, and clean the old house.
I can honestly say, that i did not remember how difficult it is to uproot, and this was only approx 8 miles away!
I have to thank my lovely wife, G.E., without her, this would not be possible. She risked life/limb, crippling back pain, and possible insanity. You see, moving is a rough task for us, it's literally the only time we fight. It think this move was a 7 out of 10 overall, but the pain of the actual moving will linger for weeks (I'm sure G could tell you about that, after the marathon cleaning spree at the old house yesterday).
Now, we get rid of stuff we "thought" we needed. Get our new studio setup (when is that delivery?), finish a small basement, build a deck, move a fence, and so on....
Time to get on the bike. Speaking of, my fully suspended Diamondback Mission has a crack in the frame. It's ironic, because i was just dissing some guy a few weeks ago who told me he had one that cracked, then i went on-and-on about how that would never happen to me. Well, it did, and i didn't even know it! I should be more angry than i am, but, it's an opportunity to shake things up, and that's the flavor of April 2011!
WERD
I can honestly say, that i did not remember how difficult it is to uproot, and this was only approx 8 miles away!
I have to thank my lovely wife, G.E., without her, this would not be possible. She risked life/limb, crippling back pain, and possible insanity. You see, moving is a rough task for us, it's literally the only time we fight. It think this move was a 7 out of 10 overall, but the pain of the actual moving will linger for weeks (I'm sure G could tell you about that, after the marathon cleaning spree at the old house yesterday).
Now, we get rid of stuff we "thought" we needed. Get our new studio setup (when is that delivery?), finish a small basement, build a deck, move a fence, and so on....
Time to get on the bike. Speaking of, my fully suspended Diamondback Mission has a crack in the frame. It's ironic, because i was just dissing some guy a few weeks ago who told me he had one that cracked, then i went on-and-on about how that would never happen to me. Well, it did, and i didn't even know it! I should be more angry than i am, but, it's an opportunity to shake things up, and that's the flavor of April 2011!
WERD
Monday, April 11, 2011
Interesting 7-11 conversations and Moving
Stardate 4.10.11
Captains Log: I witnessed 2 Sheriffs deputy's in 7-11 discussing how when your shirt "rides up" under your bullet proof vest, that you need to head back to the office to fix it, and re-dress yourself. Brilliant. I have had this problem also, but i'm not sure (as a officer of the law), that i would leave my post for this reason.
It's Monday, and the planned close for the new house is Friday, move Saturday. The tension shall build all the way to Friday, burst Saturday, and probably all go smooth. The Garage sale was impressive this past weekend, and we purged a ton of stuff we did not need, and some our friend did not need either. It's amazing how quickly junk will sell when it's priced at $1.
Word.
Captains Log: I witnessed 2 Sheriffs deputy's in 7-11 discussing how when your shirt "rides up" under your bullet proof vest, that you need to head back to the office to fix it, and re-dress yourself. Brilliant. I have had this problem also, but i'm not sure (as a officer of the law), that i would leave my post for this reason.
It's Monday, and the planned close for the new house is Friday, move Saturday. The tension shall build all the way to Friday, burst Saturday, and probably all go smooth. The Garage sale was impressive this past weekend, and we purged a ton of stuff we did not need, and some our friend did not need either. It's amazing how quickly junk will sell when it's priced at $1.
Word.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Week 4
New Job, new year, week 4. Thought it would be a good pic/comic day.
From http://www.quickmeme.com
-Lb
From http://www.quickmeme.com
-Lb
Sunday, January 02, 2011
Fastest year ever
2010. Over.
So many things happed, but 2010 seemed to pass so quickly! I have no need for traditional "resolutions", i like to look at 2011 as an improvement year, where i get better in all aspects.
The year will start with a new job, after 7.5 years, I'm moving on/moving up. It is simply "Time" for me to move on. I'm also very excited to get out of the banking industry.
I also realize it's time for me to change my ceramic direction. I'm going to move toward raku, and more of a "pit fire" style. We will see how that goes.
Gen will be moving forward with school, and i think the end of the last semester marked a possible turning point, someday she may even cut an ear off :).
Heres to a great new year!
-LB
So many things happed, but 2010 seemed to pass so quickly! I have no need for traditional "resolutions", i like to look at 2011 as an improvement year, where i get better in all aspects.
The year will start with a new job, after 7.5 years, I'm moving on/moving up. It is simply "Time" for me to move on. I'm also very excited to get out of the banking industry.
I also realize it's time for me to change my ceramic direction. I'm going to move toward raku, and more of a "pit fire" style. We will see how that goes.
Gen will be moving forward with school, and i think the end of the last semester marked a possible turning point, someday she may even cut an ear off :).
Heres to a great new year!
-LB
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
The Saddle
And being back in it.
It's been a while since i have worked, but these 2 pieces are on the launch pad. At least one of them will be a Christmas gift. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for no explosions!
-LB
It's been a while since i have worked, but these 2 pieces are on the launch pad. At least one of them will be a Christmas gift. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for no explosions!
-LB
Monday, October 18, 2010
Barns, cows, these are things a Jedi craves not.
8 hours, 3 ladders, 1 gallon of paint, and a sunburn later:
I realized, once again, that i'm not interested in the "Country". Everyone has a different opinion of what the country is, some call our home the sticks, but i believe that where my Dad lives is the real "country". Cows, flys, dirt, beer, pickup trucks. Nope, not for me. I'll do it now and again to make some scratch, and do my Dad a favor, but where we live now is the closest to the country i think i want to be. Cool barn though.
I realized, once again, that i'm not interested in the "Country". Everyone has a different opinion of what the country is, some call our home the sticks, but i believe that where my Dad lives is the real "country". Cows, flys, dirt, beer, pickup trucks. Nope, not for me. I'll do it now and again to make some scratch, and do my Dad a favor, but where we live now is the closest to the country i think i want to be. Cool barn though.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Thursday, August 12, 2010
7 years....
Well, yesterday was the year 7 mark here at my employer. I figured i would be gone 2 years ago! Nobody said anything, which is marginally sad. Meh. At least i got cookies at home : ).
Bike front: Sam Hillborne is complete (minus some tweaking), good looking bike. Now the question is, will it ride well? I can tell you this, be very careful about Honjo fenders + tire size, because it will kick your ass!
-LB
Bike front: Sam Hillborne is complete (minus some tweaking), good looking bike. Now the question is, will it ride well? I can tell you this, be very careful about Honjo fenders + tire size, because it will kick your ass!
-LB
Sunday, August 08, 2010
Summer of the bike (again)
"So take me away, i don't mind
But you better promise me, i'll be back in time
Gotta Get back in time
Gotta Get back in time
Get me back in time."
It's 1991.
I purchased this bad boy off of craigslist for $100, it's nearly pristine, no use, no scratches. The woman i bought it from was prepping for a Triathlon, but the bike was too small for her. I have no idea where she got it, but the thing does not even have wear on the crank arms! The only things that aren't original are the Saddle, and the tires. Tires=awesome, saddle=suck. Swing away merril.
Part 2:
Gen has me building her a Rivindell Sam Hillborne bike. We chose to go old school on this one, and build it ourselves. Should be done by tuesday, it's the cadillac of bikes.
But you better promise me, i'll be back in time
Gotta Get back in time
Gotta Get back in time
Get me back in time."
It's 1991.
I purchased this bad boy off of craigslist for $100, it's nearly pristine, no use, no scratches. The woman i bought it from was prepping for a Triathlon, but the bike was too small for her. I have no idea where she got it, but the thing does not even have wear on the crank arms! The only things that aren't original are the Saddle, and the tires. Tires=awesome, saddle=suck. Swing away merril.Part 2:
Gen has me building her a Rivindell Sam Hillborne bike. We chose to go old school on this one, and build it ourselves. Should be done by tuesday, it's the cadillac of bikes.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
douche-chill
It's been a busy couple of weeks, bikes, floors, work.
#1, we started a massive project to replace the flooring, baseboards, and paint our living/kitchen area in the house (Bathrooms to be included soon). I did not know what pure hell that would be, doing the flooring right took the entire Memorial Day weekend, Saturday morning, all the way to Monday night. It's still not done, as we need to find some appliances that go better with the decor, and do some more painting/cleaning up. The bathrooms, that will be another story, i'm hoping to lay down some new linoleum, GE will paint, and i will possibly re-cock (caulk for lamen) the tub's.
#2, we have sold all of our bikes (basically). GE sold her 3 Electra's, and purchased a Pashley Princess Cadillac bicycle machine. I sold my road bike, my SS road bike, and dismantled the cruiser style bike, and bought a Globe Haul 1. So somehow, someway, we are down to 3 bikes total...
-LB
#1, we started a massive project to replace the flooring, baseboards, and paint our living/kitchen area in the house (Bathrooms to be included soon). I did not know what pure hell that would be, doing the flooring right took the entire Memorial Day weekend, Saturday morning, all the way to Monday night. It's still not done, as we need to find some appliances that go better with the decor, and do some more painting/cleaning up. The bathrooms, that will be another story, i'm hoping to lay down some new linoleum, GE will paint, and i will possibly re-cock (caulk for lamen) the tub's.
#2, we have sold all of our bikes (basically). GE sold her 3 Electra's, and purchased a Pashley Princess Cadillac bicycle machine. I sold my road bike, my SS road bike, and dismantled the cruiser style bike, and bought a Globe Haul 1. So somehow, someway, we are down to 3 bikes total...
-LB
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
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