Things That Are Bothering You, Got You All Hibbeldy-Jibbeldy, or just downright pissed, RIGHT NOW!

[APK]

Originally Posted by Thomas

You DO have the tire on the ground, right? I have a friend that tried to loosen lug nuts after jacking up the tire.

Absolutely. WD40 didn't do anything, nor did a tire iron (was using an L-shaped one before).

 

[APK]

I wound up calling a tow since my insurance covered it. The burly tow dude had the same reaction others in this thread did when I said the lug nuts wouldn't budge. He went at it and nearly ripped the tire off, but no budging. I didn't feel so bad after this massive guy with "Big Daddy" tattooed on his forearm proved to be no match for the might lug nuts.

 

[Thomas]

Originally Posted by APK

I wound up calling a tow since my insurance covered it. The burly tow dude had the same reaction others in this thread did when I said the lug nuts wouldn't budge. He went at it and nearly ripped the tire off, but no budging. I didn't feel so bad after this massive guy with "Big Daddy" tattooed on his forearm proved to be no match for the might lug nuts.

Damn.

Usually at that point I bust out the cheater bar: a 1/2" flex-handle wrench, with an added 4' of galvanized pipe large enough to slip over the handle. Although if your lug-nuts are well and truly seized, a blowtorch might be called-for.

 

[APK]

I would've explored other alternatives, but didn't want the car to be sitting much long on a flat at that point.

 

[Thomas]

^^ fair enough.

new direction: I got a letter from the state today, notifying us that we have been selected for a state sales tax audit. This is not new, but apparently they have new incentive to rake businesses over the coals. Fortunately I think we're completely in compliance, but I still have to check my documentation to avoid or mitigate any nasty surprises.

yay me.

 

[The Swede]

I am sort of in the process of become sick. My immune system is fighting off the major symptoms so I just get these really strange ones. Suddenly my right nostril is clogged. Hours later my left one instead. This morning my throat hurt and I thought I was screwed. Then it just stopped. It's like my cold is mocking me..

 

[globetrotter]

I have a big presentation set up in Australia. I've been setting it up for months. there is a very good reason why I have to do it, and not somebody else. there are dozens of people from all over australia coming.

I have been asked to do a presentation, on the exact same day, for a sales meeting of a large organization that covers all of south america - an area that I really need to improve my coverage and I have been lobbying to be invited to present at this meeting, before the date was set. there is no way to change either day, and nobody else to do the presenantations. so now I have to decide what to do.


really pissed off.

 

[Rambo]

How much do you stand to lose if somebody else does the Aussie presentation in your place? If the sum total is greater than the business you'd drum up from the S.Am trip, head to the outback. If not, send a lackie and go to S.Am yourself.

 

[visionology]

Originally Posted by globetrotter

I have a big presentation set up in Australia. I've been setting it up for months. there is a very good reason why I have to do it, and not somebody else. there are dozens of people from all over australia coming.

I have been asked to do a presentation, on the exact same day, for a sales meeting of a large organization that covers all of south america - an area that I really need to improve my coverage and I have been lobbying to be invited to present at this meeting, before the date was set. there is no way to change either day, and nobody else to do the presenantations. so now I have to decide what to do.


really pissed off.

It's settled, you need a clone.

 

[eztantz]

My stuff isn't selling...

 

[JetBlast]

Originally Posted by visionology

It's settled, you need a clone.

Connemara.

 

[kwilkinson]

Originally Posted by Thomas

^^ fair enough.

new direction: I got a letter from the state today, notifying us that we have been selected for a state sales tax audit. This is not new, but apparently they have new incentive to rake businesses over the coals. Fortunately I think we're completely in compliance, but I still have to check my documentation to avoid or mitigate any nasty surprises.

yay me.

And so, being the head tax nerd and all, if something is fucked up, it's all your fault and the boss gets to form an angry mob with pitchforks and axes and come to your house?

 

[globetrotter]

Originally Posted by Rambo

How much do you stand to lose if somebody else does the Aussie presentation in your place? If the sum total is greater than the business you'd drum up from the S.Am trip, head to the outback. If not, send a lackie and go to S.Am yourself.

yeah, in the end I'll have to make a decision, it just pisses me off to have to make the choice.

 

[Thomas]

Originally Posted by kwilkinson

And so, being the head tax nerd and all, if something is fucked up, it's all your fault and the boss gets to form an angry mob with pitchforks and axes and come to your house?

Not if I can blame someone else. Preferably someone in power.

 

[Rambo]

Originally Posted by Thomas

Not if I can blame someone else. Preferably someone in power.
Bernie Madoff?