Things That Stick In Your Craw

I’m convinced the pandemic made most Minnesotans even worse drivers than they already are.

I’m convinced the pandemic made most Minnesotans even worse drivers than they already are.

I believe there was a study, and it’s not just MNs…due to less traffic during the pandemic, it made everyone crazy on the roads, and it hasn’t ebbed, now that things have opened up, and traffic is more normal.

https://visvolunteers.com/pandemic-has-shown-an-increase-in-dangerous-driving-behaviors/

Doing a google search, there are more articles about this.

I’m convinced the pandemic made most Minnesotans even worse drivers than they already are.

due to the pandemic, it made everyone crazy

It ain’t just driving.

Agreed, and that’s all I’ll say about that, (c) Forrrest.

Ride a motorcycle and you learn that lesson quickly……

Or you die.

Further on down the road….

https://twitter.com/SteveInmanUIC/status/1405360989193654274

When seeing videos like this I just hope the motorcyclists only hurt themselves and not anyone else. I know it’s callous but I can’t help but think “serves him right” when seeing the video above.

When seeing videos like this I just hope the motorcyclists only hurt themselves and not anyone else. I know it’s callous but I can’t help but think “serves him right” when seeing the video above.

My softball team had a new kid one year. He was 21-22 and thought he was the world’s greatest motorcyclist. He would not stop talking about how great he was. Once he found out one of our teammates was a cop, he would spend hours trying to convince him they should allow special permits for riders, like him, who can do wheelies and other tricks so the cops won’t harass them for it.

Then one day he was in an accident. Non-life threatening, but scary. I never had to listen to that BS again.

MOST bikers are good bikers. It’s mainly the crotch-rocket bro-dudes that are complete idiots and give bikers a bad name (outside of the 1%ers, of course )

Interestingly I notice that most sport bike riders wear helmets. Harley riders don’t wear helmets, yet often wear full leather. :conf2:

But yea when you see someone fly by at 150 miles an hour on a motorcycle, it is usually a sport bike.

MOST bikers are good bikers. It’s mainly the crotch-rocket bro-dudes that are complete idiots and give bikers a bad name (outside of the 1%ers, of course )

Interestingly I notice that most sport bike riders wear helmets. Harley riders don’t wear helmets, yet often wear full leather. :conf2:

But yea when you see someone fly by at 150 miles an hour on a motorcycle, it is usually a sport bike.

The helmet is a thing. The book “American Biker” explains it as a helmet provides a visor (usually) so it’s like looking through a tv screen. It’s not “open air.”

The Harleys/Indians/Honda Goldwings…those riders generally feel that same sentiment. But they leather up for safety. It’s an odd mentality but I get it.

But won’t wear the one thing far more likely to save their life? Ooookay.

I would say I ride more than 90% of motorcycle riders.

At present I have a Harley Road Glde Ultra, AKA The Geezer Glide, & a Dyna that I have built the engine on and it is very very very quick ( torque monster).

I always wear my helmet. I hardly ever wear chaps because they are hot and restrict access to front jean pockets. If a jacket is needed, it will be leather, if needed only. I own a vest but don’t ever wear it.

The reason I wear my “Brain Bucket” is for a 5 MPH incident, not a 70 MPH crash.

*sigh* attention whores:

[media]https://twitter.com/i/status/1408796172702060544[/media]

I’m sure this lady’s grandpa and grandma are super proud. :lol:

I hope that asshat gets in big trouble.

There is a nest of baby woodpeckers living in the wall in our kitchen. They aren’t quiet.

Chirp chirp, motha f :censored:

They are looking for the dumbass who caused the big bicycle crash.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/police-looking-spectator-who-sparked-chaotic-tour-de-france-crash-n1272495

Is there really a worse outfit in business than TicketMaster? We bought tickets to see Frozen the Musical back in the Fall of 2019 then COVID happened and it’s finally coming back this Fall.

The performance dates got changed and we were automatically assigned a new date which doesn’t work. I tried to get through to do an online exchange all weekend and both their phone support and online chat support were down. I finally just requested a refund and bought new seats after I was able to confirm that I wouldn’t be charged their ridiculous fees a second time.

I just hate dealing with them so much

They’re the worst, they basically just buy up all the tickets via bots and sell them at exorbitant prices. And like any monopoly they tell people to get bent if there’s a customer service issue like yours with zero recourse. Xfinity is probably a better company than ticketbastard.

You’ve never heard the term “ticketbastard?” Wow.

You’ve never heard the term “ticketbastard?” Wow.

I was thinking the same thing. In fact, I’m pretty sure I saw it used on this site nearly a decade ago. I know I’VE been calling them that for at least that long.

Yup, this is where I first saw it. Years ago.

The origin of the term “TicketBastard” may very well go back to when Ticketmaster started in 1976. However, Pearl Jam is widely credited with popularizing the term in 1994 with a boycott campaign against ticketmaster known as TicketBastard.

The company I worked for at the time had exclusive merchandising rights with Pearl Jam. We worked with Pearl Jam to produce their full range of merchandise sold on tour, through the Pearl Jam Ten Club fan club and to retail. The Pearl Jam TicketBastard boycott and cancelled touring cost the band and our company a ton of money in lost ticket sales and merchandising sales. :censored:

From Time magazine:

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https://www.seattleweekly.com/music/pearl-jam-versus-ticketmaster/

Holy Hell! We just returned from 4 days in Seattle and Olympia visiting family. Temps ranged from 104-109, with neither house having air conditioning. It was brutal. Yesterday at 109 we literally sat under a sprinkler all afternoon. The heat broke last night and dropped 30 degrees by 9:00.

People who ask dumb questions.

Along the same lines, in the future when some dumbass says something that doesn’t fit with the site’s standards and those that contribute to said dumbassery, I think they should get a week long timeout and then their posts deleted rather than locking the thread. Some of us follow the guidelines and appreciate being able to post certain things as it may be a stress reliever.

A warning shot, then if there is a follow-up, THEN the timeout.

I am on board with this. There were a few “warning shots” today, right away too and it still continued.

They are looking for the dumbass who caused the big bicycle crash.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/police-looking-spectator-who-sparked-chaotic-tour-de-france-crash-n1272495

And, they found her:

https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/police-find-and-arrest-spectator-who-caused-mass-tour-de-france-crash/

The article states one of the riders had to withdraw the next day after finding out he had broken both arms…. yeesh.

Imagine the work that goes into training for the Tour de France as well as all the time and money spent supporting the athlete, only to have it taken away on Day 1 because some self-important jerk had to hold an enormous sign out into the road to get on TV. I am glad she has been arrested. Sounds like she’ll have to pay a fine.

I could understand if the rider’s sponsor sued the woman to recoup some of their costs. Although I don’t think she deserves to be financially ruined over this, I would sue for a quantity in proportion to her ability to pay. Wealthy = big lawsuit. Poor = no lawsuit.

Totally agree. This was boneheaded all the way around. Couldn’t she see that the cyclists were pretty much taking up the whole width of the road and that it might not be a good idea to step into it? I too am glad she got caught.

They are looking for the dumbass who caused the big bicycle crash.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/police-looking-spectator-who-sparked-chaotic-tour-de-france-crash-n1272495

And, they found her:

https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/police-find-and-arrest-spectator-who-caused-mass-tour-de-france-crash/

The article states one of the riders had to withdraw the next day after finding out he had broken both arms…. yeesh.

Imagine the work that goes into training for the Tour de France as well as all the time and money spent supporting the athlete, only to have it taken away on Day 1 because some self-important jerk had to hold an enormous sign out into the road to get on TV. I am glad she has been arrested. Sounds like she’ll have to pay a fine.

I could understand if the rider’s sponsor sued the woman to recoup some of their costs. Although I don’t think she deserves to be financially ruined over this, I would sue for a quantity in proportion to her ability to pay. Wealthy = big lawsuit. Poor = no lawsuit.

I thought about that too, how horrible to have your chances dashed after all the hard work and training. I’d be furious. I agree the offender shouldn’t be ruined, but beyond a fine there should be some sort of service involved. Helping out with chores for the the family of the poor guy who broke his arms? Helping on a safety committee for bike race organizing? Working with a charity to collect money to provide bikes for kids? I know we are an extraordinarily litigious people these days. Hopefully some good can come of things like this and awareness for the future.

I do hope this person is truly sorry for her actions. I doubt they were intentional but still. Use your brain. She should be partly responsible for costs involved for all the people who suffered injury and now need to pay to fix equipment.

Glad they found her – but curious if she came forth or had to be ratted on?

They are looking for the dumbass who caused the big bicycle crash.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/police-looking-spectator-who-sparked-chaotic-tour-de-france-crash-n1272495

And, they found her:

https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/police-find-and-arrest-spectator-who-caused-mass-tour-de-france-crash/

The article states one of the riders had to withdraw the next day after finding out he had broken both arms…. yeesh.

Imagine the work that goes into training for the Tour de France as well as all the time and money spent supporting the athlete, only to have it taken away on Day 1 because some self-important jerk had to hold an enormous sign out into the road to get on TV. I am glad she has been arrested. Sounds like she’ll have to pay a fine.

I could understand if the rider’s sponsor sued the woman to recoup some of their costs. Although I don’t think she deserves to be financially ruined over this, I would sue for a quantity in proportion to her ability to pay. Wealthy = big lawsuit. Poor = no lawsuit.

I thought about that too, how horrible to have your chances dashed after all the hard work and training. I’d be furious. I agree the offender shouldn’t be ruined, but beyond a fine there should be some sort of service involved. Helping out with chores for the the family of the poor guy who broke his arms? Helping on a safety committee for bike race organizing? Working with a charity to collect money to provide bikes for kids? I know we are an extraordinarily litigious people these days. Hopefully some good can come of things like this and awareness for the future.

I do hope this person is truly sorry for her actions. I doubt they were intentional but still. Use your brain. She should be partly responsible for costs involved for all the people who suffered injury and now need to pay to fix equipment.

Glad they found her – but curious if she came forth or had to be ratted on?

My preferred punishment would be that she’s shoved into a mud puddle and kicked in the head with an iron boot.

Good grief, you work your whole life to become an Olympic athlete, you win your slot and then you’re disqualified for smoking a joint. Talk about harsh!

I’m not saying she should have known better but jeez, it’s not like steroids.

It is entirely possible to be of two minds on this at the same time, as mentioned.

1. You know it is banned, don’t do it.

2. It is ridiculous that this is banned.

Now whether that should be a rule is certainly open for debate!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLTYwDTxxCw

Out of curiosity, is it currently stated somewhere, ie the athletes should know that marijuana use is prohibited and terms for disqualification? If so then I don’t feel bad if thems the current rules.

Now whether that should be a rule is certainly open for debate!!

I’m sure it is stated. The story I read said she violated international qualification rules on listed banned substances. I guess my comment was more along the lines of why on earth did she risk it? All that work, sweat and sacrifice and you crapped it away for a toke.

Her Mom died recently and she went through a low time. She owned up to her mistake and didn’t make any excuses.

She’s from Oregon so it’s legal where she lives. It’s also the opposite of any kind of performance enhancer so the whole thing is dumb.

Out of curiosity, is it currently stated somewhere, ie the athletes should know that marijuana use is prohibited and terms for disqualification? If so then I don’t feel bad if thems the current rules.

Now whether that should be a rule is certainly open for debate!!

I’m sure it is stated. The story I read said she violated international qualification rules on listed banned substances. I guess my comment was more along the lines of why on earth did she risk it? All that work, sweat and sacrifice and you crapped it away for a toke.

Her Mom died recently and she went through a low time. She owned up to her mistake and didn’t make any excuses.

She’s from Oregon so it’s legal where she lives. It’s also the opposite of any kind of performance enhancer so the whole thing is dumb.

:lol: Yeah, it’s dumb. I agree pot isn’t a performance drug, but she knew the rules, hard times or not. Hell if SNOWBOARDERS can pass the test there’s no excuse.

Didn’t they add skateboarding this time too? No way those dudes are stoners….

There is zero reason to ban it, but she got herself kicked by not following the rules and she has already taken responsibility for it.

It makes zero sense to me to come to a complete stop at a stop sign when there is no traffic in any direction. But I do it because thems the rules.

Last month my wife and I had to protest a charge on our iTunes account because Apple wouldn’t reverse a $30 annual charge that we were charged twice for and it kept cancelling the service we use to have an anonymous phone number for our son’s birth mom. Apparently because I had to go to American Express to protest the charge to get the second charge removed they have now banned my wife’s AMEX card from ever using the iTunes store again.

It’s just so annoying that I spent a week trying to resolve it with Apple and they wouldn’t reverse it. It’s easy enough to use another card but it’s still really annoying

The PowerTrip Morning Show… I like the show, Chris Hawkey, Cory Cove, and A.J. Mansour are great. Even the side kicks they bring on add to the show. Though the more and more I listen… the more and more Meatsauce has to go. The guy is an annoying clown.

Chris Hawkey is everything that is wrong with radio. At least Meatsauce is somewhat playing a bit.

Personally, Meatsauce is everything wrong with radio. And his comedy at the clubs is even worst. He classless…

This is now the 5th time we have tired to schedule a Recall Repair for my wife’s Ford Edge, only to have it cancelled the night before for “Parts are not available to perform this repair.”

And now it is a 2nd dealership who is denying the work for ultimately the same reason; “Lack of Service history”.

They tell me there is a national parts shortage (then don’t let me schedule the appointment when I call in…) for these parts. I explain that I am getting letters from Ford saying “Parts are available please schedule your appointment”. I am then told that yes they have parts, but not many, and they are reserving those parts for customers with a service history. I have no service history with any dealership. It’s also great to know that you don’t care about the fact that I bought the car from you or parts from you; “We don’t really make any money on parts.”

This is no doubt bad practice, but seems borderline illegal. I believe there is some court case where a manufacturer cannot deny your warranty because of work done at an independent garage or work done on your own. This isn’t even warranty work, it is a recall!

I hate dealerships so, so, so much!!! I think the Minnesota AG will be getting a call in the coming days.

I guess dealerships don’t make money selling cars or parts, they make it all in the financing of 84 month loans, and the extended warranties.

We have had nothing but trouble with Sonju Ford in Two Harbors. They are by far the worst business to ever deal with. They don’t stand behind their warranties and belittle you. They even blocked my wife’s phone number while they had our car in their possession for eight months!! It was ridiculous. I have no idea how the service manager there has a job. Zero people skills and just a complete lack of anything. We ended up having to get it towed from their service center to a ford dealership in Duluth to finally get the needed repairs done, which were under warranty. It took a total of 10 months, all the while we were paying on a vehicle we did not have in our possession. What a mess. Never again.

We have had nothing but trouble with Sonju Ford in Two Harbors. They are by far the worst business to ever deal with. They don’t stand behind their warranties and belittle you. They even blocked my wife’s phone number while they had our car in their possession for eight months!! It was ridiculous. I have no idea how the service manager there has a job. Zero people skills and just a complete lack of anything. We ended up having to get it towed from their service center to a ford dealership in Duluth to finally get the needed repairs done, which were under warranty. It took a total of 10 months, all the while we were paying on a vehicle we did not have in our possession. What a mess. Never again.

Yikes! Boy if that was me I’d be escalating the situation. I’d contact Ford and lodge a complaint. Those dealerships/branded service centers are linked to Ford, they need to know when one falls that far short of customer service. I would send a bullet outline to Ford, do NOT send to the GM or President. Look online and see if you can find a VP to start with. (Check Elliott Advocacy under their CAR forum for current names/emails). Besides telling them about these serious issue lapses, what do you want as compensation? They’re not going to give you 8-10 months of payments, but I’d ask for the towing charge, extended warranty if you want and a round amount for your problems. I would drive home the point you had to pay for a car you couldn’t use AND that another dealership had the repair done in minimum time. Honestly that’s outrageous.

A second email to the MN AG may also light a fire.