Arrrrgghhh!

**Mom** · 20th December 2007, 16:47

Apologies in advance for this rant, but man there are some things that really wind me up.

I work in an aluminium joinery factory, currently working at manic pace to get everything finished by close down. Late this afternoon an elderly lady came in to the office in a bit of a distressed state, she had a sick husband in the car and had locked herself out of the house. The local glazing company suggested we were her best bet to get in, as we could simply "pop" the glass out. Huh?

they repair windows for a living and are more than capable of popping glass themselves. Strike one!

Problem is I have no one able to drop and go at the moment, so I rang a locksmith for her (this company offers 24/7 service in our area) I explained the situation to this man, and he said 'Oh I can get there tomorrow" So this couple should sleep in their car tonight? was my response.

Oh well no I will come but I wont do it for less than $200. Fair enough this lady says, how far away will you be as I want to get my husband home as he is not well. Not sure what his answer was but she said she would see if she could find someone else. Strike two!

What the hell is wrong with people these days!!!

An elderly lady with a sick husband in tow, needs someone to help her out and she gets the royal run around. I said to her give me a moment and I will come and break a window for you to get in......LOL

Next call to our local security firm, yes says the man there, but I am here on my own, be about half an hour? All good!

I went to her place after work (this is a small town and we all know where others live) to make sure all was ok, and they were inside and happy. Interestingly enough her home is old and has timber joinery, not something that we could have "popped" the glass out of at all! Small hammer did the trick apparently!!

Take care of our oldies please people, they are precious!

Rant over.

**RC1** · 20th December 2007, 16:55

nice to know you can vent some steam on kb aye mom

**Edbear** · 20th December 2007, 16:59

Amazing how shortsighted some people can be! Big ups to the local security guy!

**Mom** · 20th December 2007, 17:06

I have an elderly and unwell Mom in Thames so I cant be there quickly to assist when she inevitably has something go wrong. I have to rely on other people to help her when she gets stuck, or something breaks down.

Why on earth cant people simply take a few moments of their time to simply assist. This time of the year is busy, and can be very stressful for us all. I just put myself in the ladies place, her stress far outweighed anything happening in my life right now, so I help.

**yungatart** · 20th December 2007, 17:20

Good on you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to help her. I would like to think that someone would do that for my dear old Mum too.

**ynot slow** · 20th December 2007, 17:28

We get that at times,little old ladies have problems with their blinds,they ring us up in a panic,we get there same day,sometimes within the hour if not busy.Fix the problem usually in home or else good enough for that night,get parts and complete the fix.Sometimes even do it for free,if only 15 mins job,it's what some people call service and good business practice,I picked up a $2000 job a short while later after not charging an elderly lady for 10 mins repair,her daughter was impressed with our service.

**fireball** · 20th December 2007, 17:39

its good that real kiwis still exist somewhere.... and little old ladies are cute...
even if they do call me, a polite young boy...

**Mom** · 20th December 2007, 17:42

Originally Posted by ynot slow

We get that at times,little old ladies have problems with their blinds,they ring us up in a panic,we get there same day,sometimes within the hour if not busy.Fix the problem usually in home or else good enough for that night,get parts and complete the fix.Sometimes even do it for free,if only 15 mins job,it's what some people call service and good business practice,I picked up a $2000 job a short while later after not charging an elderly lady for 10 mins repair,her daughter was impressed with our service.

See! It is not rocket science at all, shit I am going to be old one day (for those cheeky little shits on here, I mean ancient, dodery and incontinent, not old like i am right now) I want to be treated well.

My Mom has a pet mechanic who will drop and call with a new battery for her car anytime, a pet plumber that pops in on his way home, pet vet ( har har) who brings flea treament for her cat. Interestingly enough though, her Doctor makes her collect her morphine scripts in person......hmmmmm best I not get started actually.

**The Pastor** · 20th December 2007, 18:07

**Mom** · 20th December 2007, 18:12

Originally Posted by renegade master

I am young and need to mature heaps

You certainly do little boy!

**The Pastor** · 20th December 2007, 18:14

Originally Posted by Mom

You certainly do little boy!

You got off the rocket? how?

**Mom** · 20th December 2007, 18:37

Originally Posted by renegade master

You got off the rocket? how?

Magic!!

10 annoying things that you have to have.

**Mikkel** · 20th December 2007, 19:17

Chucking a picture from Maddox's website in is always a good thing RM - thumbs up for that.

But seriously, shame on that locksmith what a fucking prick!