Tank birthday, 55+ years

[ChrisfromBrick]

sorry you’ve had some tough days. Much respect for your sacrifice to keep us safe.

 

[Paul B]

Thanks Chris. It has been a bit nerve-wracking.

 

[Paul B]

Today is Memorial Day. I know we are all going to bar be cue and be with friends, but lets remember why we can do those things and remember our fallen brothers.

I teach my Grand Kids and I hope some of it sinks in.

 

[MikeyZo]

Thank you @Paul B. You are a symbol of this great nation during a dying age where kids only think of themselves and the nonsense they see and read about in celebrity magazines, crappy media, etc. My father was a Vietnam vet, god rest his soul, and my brother served in the army. We need to remember to teach our young ones the meaning of this day. I live around the corner from Pinelawn Memorial Cemetery, and as we drove by on Saturday, my 6 year old was in awe over all the flags that aren’t usually there. He was even more so when I explained to him why and what that cemetery was.

Happy Memorial Day, brother. And thank you and all who served for all you’ve done for this great country.

 

[Paul B]

 

[Paul B]

Interesting beach walk this morning. I came across this dead sea lion. It seems to be about a thousand pounds. I think it had ich

Also three jetties that I have never seen before even though I walk there every morning

And these Alien Artifacts

 

[MikeyZo]

Definitely aliens. No human would stack rocks like that. Probably came here from the Tunguska blast of 1909.

 

[Paul B]

Weird day. After I found that sea lion, I rescued this very large horseshoe crab that got stranded up side down on the beach. Then while driving to the dentist I ran over this yellow bird. He didn't go under the tires, just under the car. I made a U Turn, picked her up and carried her to the side of the road near the bushes.

We don't have parakeets or canaries here so I am not sure what it is but I think it was a baby because she couldn't yet fly and I saw two more of them flying overhead so maybe they were her parents.

 

[twentyleagues]

Weird day. After I found that sea lion, I rescued this very large horseshoe crab that got stranded up side down on the beach. Then while driving to the dentist I ran over this yellow bird. He didn't go under the tires, just under the car. I made a U Turn, picked her up and carried her to the side of the road near the bushes.

We don't have parakeets or canaries here so I am not sure what it is but I think it was a baby because she couldn't yet fly and I saw two more of them flying overhead so maybe they were her parents.

Wow thats weird. Being a tropical bird they had to be someones pets that got out. I dont think they could survive a winter there.

 

[Paul B]

I can barely survive a winter here. She couldn't really fly which is why I caught her fairly quickly. On my way back I am going to think she found a way to fly and didn't get eaten by a cat, fox or hawk, all of which we have plenty of. :anguished-face:

 

[Rocks reef]

Weird day. After I found that sea lion, I rescued this very large horseshoe crab that got stranded up side down on the beach. Then while driving to the dentist I ran over this yellow bird. He didn't go under the tires, just under the car. I made a U Turn, picked her up and carried her to the side of the road near the bushes.

We don't have parakeets or canaries here so I am not sure what it is but I think it was a baby because she couldn't yet fly and I saw two more of them flying overhead so maybe they were her parents.

Looks like a parakeet. Also, it looks like it has been banded.

 

[Rocks reef]

I can barely survive a winter here. She couldn't really fly which is why I caught her fairly quickly. On my way back I am going to think she found a way to fly and didn't get eaten by a cat, fox or hawk, all of which we have plenty of. :anguished-face:

Looks like Tweety bird! Did you see Sylvester hanging around? :face-with-tears-of-joy:

 

[Paul B]

So, 15 days ago, I ordered a motorized chair for my wife from Amazon. It was supposed to get here in 3 days. So, after 5 days, I started tracking it. It started off in Tennessee. Then it went to California. Keep in mind I live on the eastern end of Long Island, so California is kind of the wrong direction.

I called UPS and they "guaranteed" me if would be here tomorrow.

The tracking app said the package is being held because of "my" directions to the carrier. Like I would even know how to do that, do they think I called the truck driver while he was golfing in California to tell him that I had nothing to do so I ordered a $2,500.00 power chair so he can take as long as he likes. And sample some Napa Valley wine while he is there.

I called UPS again and again they guaranteed me it would be here tomorrow. I asked if I could cancel it because I don't even think they sent the thing. No! You can't cancel because it will he there tomorrow.

Then the item arrived in New Jersey and stayed there for a few days; perhaps the driver was snorkeling.


I called them to ask if I could pick up the thing in the next town where it seems to be living. No! You can't do that!


Then it went to Montauk, Long Island, which is closer, but it passed me by about 75 miles. After a couple of days, it is in a warehouse in Farmingville, which is only a few miles from my home. Every day, I tracked it, and it was still "held" due to my directions to the carrier. I called UPS, and before they said anything, I said: Whatever you do, don't guarantee me it will be here tomorrow, because that is getting old, and I know you are lying and I will have to crawl through the phone and strangle you. (I called them on a landline phone. Google it)

I called UPS again today and spoke with a Lady who actually spoke a language I could understand. She said UPS will definitely call me back in less than an hour. That was 3 hours ago, so I can guarantee the thing won't be here today or even this month.

I would order a different brand chair, but then I fear I will have to make double the calls to find even one of the things. I'm not happy. :confounded-face:

 

[56longroof]

I think this time they will close me up with velcro. I think I had 4 surgeries on that shoulder alone. I won't let them operate on it any more because there is no more room in there for toggle bolts so I just want a new one. But I will insist on an American shoulder. I don't want a cheap aluminum or wooden one. :cool:

I feel for ya! I've had 2 surgeries on my right shoulder and waiting approval for a second on my left. Im not as tough as you. After this next one I'm done. My right shoulder is only about 50-60% functional but I'm going to live with it. The perils of heavy assembly. LOL

 

[Rocks reef]

You have already paid for it, I don't understand why you can't go pick it up yourself.

 

[MikeyZo]

So, 15 days ago, I ordered a motorized chair for my wife from Amazon. It was supposed to get here in 3 days. So, after 5 days, I started tracking it. It started off in Tennessee. Then it went to California. Keep in mind I live on the eastern end of Long Island, so California is kind of the wrong direction.

I called UPS and they "guaranteed" me if would be here tomorrow.

The tracking app said the package is being held because of "my" directions to the carrier. Like I would even know how to do that, do they think I called the truck driver while he was golfing in California to tell him that I had nothing to do so I ordered a $2,500.00 power chair so he can take as long as he likes. And sample some Napa Valley wine while he is there.

I called UPS again and again they guaranteed me it would be here tomorrow. I asked if I could cancel it because I don't even think they sent the thing. No! You can't cancel because it will he there tomorrow.

Then the item arrived in New Jersey and stayed there for a few days; perhaps the driver was snorkeling.


I called them to ask if I could pick up the thing in the next town where it seems to be living. No! You can't do that!


Then it went to Montauk, Long Island, which is closer, but it passed me by about 75 miles. After a couple of days, it is in a warehouse in Farmingville, which is only a few miles from my home. Every day, I tracked it, and it was still "held" due to my directions to the carrier. I called UPS, and before they said anything, I said: Whatever you do, don't guarantee me it will be here tomorrow, because that is getting old, and I know you are lying and I will have to crawl through the phone and strangle you. (I called them on a landline phone. Google it)

I called UPS again today and spoke with a Lady who actually spoke a language I could understand. She said UPS will definitely call me back in less than an hour. That was 3 hours ago, so I can guarantee the thing won't be here today or even this month.

I would order a different brand chair, but then I fear I will have to make double the calls to find even one of the things. I'm not happy. :confounded-face:

At this point I would drive to the warehouse and make them go find it and give it to you.

 

[Paul B]

You have already paid for it, I don't understand why you can't go pick it up yourself.

Well, No. You don't get charged until you actually get the thing. (I think) I don't know where it is being held in Farmingville and they won't tell me. They said there is no customer service there, whatever that means.

If it doesn't come today I will tell them to send it back where it came from, If they can even manage that, and I will order another brand. Unfortunately, Amazon always ships on UPS and being the chair can go 4 MPH, maybe they will let the thing find it's own way back home and I bet it wouldn't go through California to get there. :rolleyes:

 

[MikeyZo]

Amazon usually charges upon shipment, not upon delivery. That being said, I’ve usually had good results with their customer service. But I’ll say that it’s easier to speak with them over chat then to try to understand them with their heavy accents (no disrespect to anyone with an accent here lol)

If you tell them it’s stuck in UPS and they are giving you the run around, they should be able to reship it on their dime. It’s not marked delivered so they don’t really have a leg to stand on. See what happens then.

FWIW, their shipping center is at 980 Horseblock Rd.

 

[Paul B]

That being said, I’ve usually had good results with their customer service.

Their customer service just tells me that they see the same information about tracking that I see on their website.

But I’ll say that it’s easier to speak with them over chat then to try to understand them with their heavy accents (no disrespect to anyone with an accent here lol)

I have no problem disrespecting their accent. All countries speak different languages but if they want them to speak to Americans, most of whom speak English, then the people they hire should speak decent English. I realize English is spoken in India, but it is very hard for Many Americans to understand them.

Charge me more if you want, but let me speak to someone I can understand.

FWIW, their shipping center is at 980 Horseblock Rd.

They also have a huge shipping center much closer to me near Kibrosky (spelling) airport. Thats like 12 minutes from here but it's in Farmingville.

Today their site says it will be delivered today, but I have heard that 4 times already. The guy from UPS called me yesterday to say he will "look into it", whatever that means.

 

[MikeyZo]

Good luck

Yeah, Im with you. I’d pay more to stop outsourcing customer service to India.