Thread: They walk amongst us.

The Subway sandwich shop had changed hands. To get things off to a flying start they held a "Buy any sub and get one free". Of course you pay for the more expensive sub and the other is free.

I order a 12 inch and a 6 inch. It comes time to pay and leave with my subs. I look at the amount. It isn't right. I'm being charged for both subs. Subway has a regional witch (Spelled wrong) that manages these types of promotions. We go back and forth as the line behind me grows longer. "What is the definition of the word 'any'?" "It doesn't matter as the large sub is already discounted." Picking up the money I said, "We're going to make both subs free. Just make them free garbage." And then I left. Three other people left with me.

I went to another near by Subway.

My daughter was running a dance school and was often asked "What time does the 6 O'clock class start?"
Used to drive her nuts, but they would turn up and pay their fees.

Now she works in the real estate industry, and guess what? What time is the 11.00am open house please?

Ahhhhh.

Alan...

I once painted a wall for a very nice but fussy lady,
After literally just finishing the last bit,
She pokes her head in,the colour is wrong ,I want it slightly lighter, I’m off too lunch she says.

She returns from lunch and is much happier with the what she assumes is the new colour.

I explained later that paint goes on wet and needs to dry.
I’ did many more happy jobs for her, with no input [emoji6][emoji6][emoji6].

Cheers Matt

Originally Posted by rrich

The Subway sandwich shop had changed hands. To get things off to a flying start they held a "Buy any sub and get one free". Of course you pay for the more expensive sub and the other is free.

I order a 12 inch and a 6 inch. It comes time to pay and leave with my subs. I look at the amount. It isn't right. I'm being charged for both subs. Subway has a regional witch (Spelled wrong) that manages these types of promotions. We go back and forth as the line behind me grows longer. "What is the definition of the word 'any'?" "It doesn't matter as the large sub is already discounted." Picking up the money I said, "We're going to make both subs free. Just make them free garbage." And then I left. Three other people left with me.

I went to another near by Subway.

Wow Rich, you are so similar to me, hopefully if and when they get this virus under control I will drop in and see you next time I am in LA.
We had a Subway restaurant in one of our biggest shopping malls newly opened and run by some Indians.
SoI order my usual 6" Ham, spinach, cucumber, onion and heaps of Jalapeno's.
No, I asked for heaps of Jalapeno's, sorry sir you will have to pay extra. W T F?
So I said you have to be kidding don't you?
No sir that's the rules.
Oh really I said. So I can have cheese, lettuce, carrot, capsaicin, dill pickles, tomato and olives all for free, but I don't eat them, but I have to pay for the extra Jalapeno's.
Yes sir that's the rules.
Well you and your shop can get stuffed and I walked off. Well the weedy little prick followed me around the food court demanding I pay for the Sub. It was only when I turned on him and threatened to knock his block off, did he leave me alone.
I never went back to that store and within 6 months it closed.
Rgds,
Crocy.

SWMBO is very conscious about which country our food comes from, especially seafood; always buy local. A few days ago, however, she had a temporary "moment". (She is in a high position in education, so should know better).
I told her I'd bought some Coorong Mullet for dinner. (For non-aussies, the Coorong is a waterway at the mouth of the Murray River).
SWMBO couldn't help herself, "Did you check where they come from?

Originally Posted by Crunchie

SWMBO couldn't help herself, "Did you check where they come from?

Did you answer "From the fish shop?"

Originally Posted by Crunchie

SWMBO is very conscious about which country our food comes from, especially seafood; always buy local. A few days ago, however, she had a temporary "moment". (She is in a high position in education, so should know better).
I told her I'd bought some Coorong Mullet for dinner. (For non-aussies, the Coorong is a waterway at the mouth of the Murray River).
SWMBO couldn't help herself, "Did you check where they come from?

Not related to 'blind mullet' are they?

Originally Posted by Chesand

Did you answer "From the fish shop?"

I did actually say, "From the supermarket". The bruise will probably go away after a week.

Originally Posted by Crunchie

I did actually say, "From the supermarket". The bruise will probably go away after a week.

You are lucky it is only a bruise.

Originally Posted by Old Croc

Wow Rich, you are so similar to me, hopefully if and when they get this virus under control I will drop in and see you next time I am in LA.
We had a Subway restaurant in one of our biggest shopping malls newly opened and run by some Indians.
SoI order my usual 6" Ham, spinach, cucumber, onion and heaps of Jalapeno's.
No, I asked for heaps of Jalapeno's, sorry sir you will have to pay extra. W T F?
So I said you have to be kidding don't you?
No sir that's the rules.
Oh really I said. So I can have cheese, lettuce, carrot, capsaicin, dill pickles, tomato and olives all for free, but I don't eat them, but I have to pay for the extra Jalapeno's.
Yes sir that's the rules.
Well you and your shop can get stuffed and I walked off. Well the weedy little prick followed me around the food court demanding I pay for the Sub. It was only when I turned on him and threatened to knock his block off, did he leave me alone.
I never went back to that store and within 6 months it closed.
Rgds,
Crocy.

I know how you feel Crocy & I know the outlet too.

We usually stop at a Subway between TSVL & CNS to have a Subway the original "club" and have been doing so for many years. At our favourite store in TSVL its $10.90 and was at the other until new owners took over. You guessed it - Indian owners. Now its a "Turkey Sub" + extra meat x two and considerably dearer, so that's one more customer they have lost. Try the rising sun Subway - excellent service & good value quality subs.

Originally Posted by Uncle Al

Now she works in the real estate industry, and guess what? What time is the 11.00 am open house please?

Ahhhhh.

Alan...

My reaction was an immediate, "Oh goodness, YES." Well not exactly but close enough for a family forum.

The real answer should be, "This is a really hot property. If you get there at 11. AM, you could probably be the first to submit an offer."

At times it is impossible to under estimate the stupidity of the general public.

Originally Posted by rrich

My reaction was an immediate, "Oh goodness, YES." Well not exactly but close enough for a family forum.

The real answer should be, "This is a really hot property. If you get there at 11. AM, you could probably be the first to submit an offer."

At times it is impossible to under estimate the stupidity of the general public.

You've said a mouthful there, Rich. SWMBO works at the local council in the Compliance Service dept. ( I call it the "Complaints"Dept.) She takes all the calls from irate locals on various subjects. Among the best down the years have been;
"What's the Council going to do about the noisy cicadas? They're keeping me awake at night."
"The blossom on the trees is falling on my car. What are the Council..." (etc.).

These are just two that have stuck n my memory and make me despair. It's scary to think that these people probably hold down jobs. I just hope, not in critical professions.
Pete

Originally Posted by rrich

My reaction was an immediate, "Oh goodness, YES." Well not exactly but close enough for a family forum.

The real answer should be, "This is a really hot property. If you get there at 11. AM, you could probably be the first to submit an offer."

At times it is impossible to under estimate the stupidity of the general public.

Many years ago Elizabeth and I were walking through a local house built on a concrete slab. There was a huge upwelling in the dinging room under teh table, something between 6" and 12" and maybe a couple of feet across. People walking through the room telling each other how lovely the place was, Elizabeth pointed to the upwelling, SEVERAL, not one but several groups looked at us like we were trying to con them out of making an offer. I think some even had some nasty words. They couldn't see it. It was huge and they just couldn't see it....

Oh well whoever bought it had some serious underpinning to do...

Having lived along both coasts of the US and bought houses on both at different times, I've learned some real estate terms.

Eastern area: "Pride of ownership", ca-ching, another 10% please.
Western area: "Curb appeal", ca-ching, 'You cant see anything from the curb and I'll make you blind to the actual faults, another 10%.
All areas: "Newly redecorated", ca-ching, The home owner slapped some very cheap paint on the walls before they moved on.
All areas: "New wall to wall carpet. Oh goodness what do the floors really look like?