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Old Apr 30, 2014 | 09:38 AM
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That's another good one Nate. I just say, "I have no idea".
 
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Old Apr 30, 2014 | 10:43 AM
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When I was working for myself, I'd always get, "what time will you be home?" Used to drive me nuts. Let's see, I've got about 100 things to do today, so some time after that. Lol.
I get customers that want to know what time I will be there.
It's annoying as hell.

I have 3 stops to make before I get to your place. I have no idea.

"But what time will you be here?"

Ugh!
 
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Old Apr 30, 2014 | 12:12 PM
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Mine does the same thing Todd, and she's not a ginger. The one that kills me is when I am planning an automotive project for someone and she asks "How long will that take?". I get it that she's just trying to get a feel for how big a project it will be, but I usually just shoot her a dumb look and say "You know better than to ask that kind of question". All it takes is one stuck bolt to derail the whole project.

Bill, I feel for you man. Hopefully the front end rebuild will treat you well. Are you going to try to use OEM parts or are you looking at XRF for the ball joints and such? Just don't say Moog...
I'm still using Moog on my trucks. No issues.

My ex GF was like that also. She knew what time I got off work, but she'd start calling me 30 minutes before I got off to see when I would be home... Once I got off work I would tell her I'm on the way home. Its a 30 minute drive home and she would always be calling me 20 minutes later wondering where I was. I never understood her logic on that. I assume there was no logic.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2014 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by strokin'_tatsch
I'm still using Moog on my trucks. No issues.

My ex GF was like that also. She knew what time I got off work, but she'd start calling me 30 minutes before I got off to see when I would be home... Once I got off work I would tell her I'm on the way home. Its a 30 minute drive home and she would always be calling me 20 minutes later wondering where I was. I never understood her logic on that. I assume there was no logic.
Used Moog for years and have never had an issue either. I have heard some have, but never here.

I must have gotten really lucky. My wife never wonders or asks how much time something will take or when I'll be home form surfing, riding, or school. I guess she figures I have enough BS to deal with.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2014 | 07:29 PM
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Used Moog for years and have never had an issue either. I have heard some have, but never here.

I must have gotten really lucky. My wife never wonders or asks how much time something will take or when I'll be home form surfing, riding, or school. I guess she figures I have enough BS to deal with.
Man, we just take it a little easier out here in Cali....man.......
 
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Old Apr 30, 2014 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Talyn
I get customers that want to know what time I will be there.
It's annoying as hell.

I have 3 stops to make before I get to your place. I have no idea.

"But what time will you be here?"

Ugh!
In the shearing ind? That would never fly with homeowners here. If I'm scheduled to start a bath reno, I show up when I say I will.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2014 | 08:10 PM
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That's not true around here Todd, they show up when they feel like it, if ever!
 
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Old Apr 30, 2014 | 08:44 PM
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That's not true around here Todd, they show up when they feel like it, if ever!
Maybe I could make a bunch of money out west! I did love living in Phoenix. My Irish descendant of a wife would never go for that heat though. Lol
 
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Old Apr 30, 2014 | 10:51 PM
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We are three weeks late getting out of here this year, its hitting a 100° and I'm ready for the road, LOL Irish huh, when you posted the wedding pictures that thought flashed thru my mind.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2014 | 10:57 PM
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Hez something else too glenn..but ill keep it p.c. for now lol...i get the whole "what time you gonna b home" crap...but she never gets huffy when i show her the money lol
 
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Old May 1, 2014 | 12:15 AM
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NO NO NO NO NO, NEVER SHOW HER THE MONEY!!!!!!
 
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Old May 1, 2014 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by DIYMechanic
Mine does the same thing Todd, and she's not a ginger. The one that kills me is when I am planning an automotive project for someone and she asks "How long will that take?". I get it that she's just trying to get a feel for how big a project it will be, but I usually just shoot her a dumb look and say "You know better than to ask that kind of question". All it takes is one stuck bolt to derail the whole project.

Bill, I feel for you man. Hopefully the front end rebuild will treat you well. Are you going to try to use OEM parts or are you looking at XRF for the ball joints and such? Just don't say Moog...
I'm going with XRF ball joints, Timken bearings and hopefully Spicer axle joints. Gotta get some money raked up before I can do this though. I'm trying to figure out a way to afford a locker for the front.
 
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Old May 1, 2014 | 02:59 PM
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Sell your wife's dog! LOL
 
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Old May 1, 2014 | 03:06 PM
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Sell your wife's dog! LOL
Thought about that .................
 
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Old May 1, 2014 | 04:45 PM
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Man, we just take it a little easier out here in Cali....man.......
Ha!!
 
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