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There are only 400 days until next Christmas!!!!! You've been warned.... #fuckblackfriday

Need to hear this song every once in awhile.... Just to feel my not so sunny world is not tragically so wrong... RIP old friends...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt1Pwfnh5pc

Holy shades of "White Rabbit", Batman.... I am a fan of Lindsey Stirling and am always intrigued with her new productions....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCTWBHP6lV0

Never heard of this talented darling...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7RrsPgz980

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6YkSItejP4

Seemingly appropriate

Almost forgot about this song, but there is nothing like a beautiful barefoot blonde tune-smith.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCC_b5WHLX0

God speed Leon..... Thanks for the music...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xDyq_RcSo8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37dw2r45Xzg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o93jTKhil9Y

and one for Trump....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfHWiu5Qv5s

Plays a lot at my favorite local venue.... Great artist live from Luckenbach....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bwxdGhnlu0

Quote from: ninjashoes on November 09, 2016, 07:58:14 AM
I'm not terminal toast. In fact I am a very rugged piece of wheat bread with peanut butter on top.

The "former" was Art Bell's show, the hopefully saved "latter" was yours....

Can the Gabcast have Daniel and Michael in it from End Of Days? Art's show died, now theirs, maybe we can save the latter, the former is terminal toast.

Charley, a new retiree-greeter at Wal-Mart, just couldn’t seem to get to work on time. Every day he was 5, 10, 15 minutes late. But he was a good worker, really tidy, clean-shaven, sharp-minded and a real credit to the company and obviously demonstrating their “Older Person Friendly” policies.

One day the boss called him into the office for a talk. “Charley, I have to tell you, I like your work ethic, you do a bang-up job when you
finally get here; but your being late so often is quite bothersome.”

“Yes, I know boss and I am sorry and am working on it.”

“Well good, you are a team player. That’s what I like to hear.”

“Yes sir, I understand your concern and I will try harder.“

Seeming puzzled, the manager went on to comment, “I know you’re retired from the Armed Forces. What did they say to you there if you
showed up in the morning late so often?”

The old man looked down at the floor, then smiled. He chuckled quietly, then said with a grin, “They usually saluted and said, Good morning, Admiral, can I get your coffee, sir?”

http://patriotstatesman.com/2011/05/the-new-wal-mart-senior-greeter/

A few great forgotten tunes from my youth...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_f16t1JGHo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWy5cS5wDMg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoLHfVo8B2s

Quote from: Catsmile on November 04, 2016, 09:46:11 PM
We now know you work as a Walmart associate.

We're not trying to hurt Walmart by not shopping there anymore. We're not shopping there anymore because they can't show us the same respect we afford them, it's that simple. Had we not been pressed for time we would have went to the returns department, and got a refund for our legally purchased products before departing.

Yeah, I hoped Walmart employs would never disrespect my 70 year old mother. Over 50 years of shopping as an adult without a hitch. Shes a small elderly lady with health problems, whom predators would see as an easy target. I've taken her shopping for many years to insure that doesn't happen. It never really crossed my mind that I would have any problems with Walmart associates. 20 plus years without any problems reinforced that notion.

Look at it this way, between both of us shopping at Walmart for over 20 years at least once a week. Lets do some math on that (20*52=1,040). Twenty years of shopping, at least one visit a week at Walmart equals, One thousand and forty visits minimum, or 2,080 visits for each of us combined. Nary a problem, with anyone, ever, associates or customers. Your logic is we are the problem, and not one over zealous associate?...mmmkay.

Simple common sense customer service dictates don't initiate an interaction with a customer in an aggressive, confrontational, or demanding manner. He was the one who chose to initiate in a confrontational manner, not us. Walmart company policy disallows dressed out associates working the floor from confronting suspected customers/shoplifters, that is a job for security. He could have simply asked nicely "Can I see your receipt?" We reply "No thanks." and that would have been the end of it. Had he suspected us of stealing he could have used his radio to call security, manager, asset protection, and let them do their jobs. The reason he didn't... thats also on him. They didn't detain us in the parking lot for a reason, no grounds. He just wanted to play the intimidate, insinuate, humiliate, manipulate head game, so we would waive our rights. It didn't work. He lost face, got mad and banned us. Simple as that.     

As for hating someone who does their job, nonsense. I've worked retail, and other jobs that requires dealing with the public, I can empathize. When doing business with anyone I'm always courteous, as that produces much better outcomes for both parties 99.9% of the time, it's common sense and decency. We know Walmart treats and pays most of its associates like shit, they don't need our shit on top of it. However turnabout is fair play. They don't get to treat us like shit because their employer treats them poorly or they are having a bad day. We don't harbor any ill will toward the associate who acted inappropriately. We were shocked or dumbfounded if anything. We think he was having a bad day, was poorly trained, or let the authority go to his head. Or some combination of the three. Who knows? I do know his behavior was out of line with Walmarts company policy, common sense customer service, common courtesy.

As far as seeing me or my 70 year old mother on COPS I doubt it. At least as long as we stay within the bounds of law. Acting like decent respectful citizens, asserting the rights given us by state and federal governments. You can dream though.

Generally I know my rights, and when I'm on the right side of the law. I've dealt with over zealous law enforcement the same way I did the greeter, several times in my life. Once they get/act pissed and try to provoke a reaction, so they can make an arrest. I smile. Because I know they don't have a case, and are on a fishing expedition. At that point, I tell them "I don't consent to this contact any longer." "I'm not saying anything else." "Am I free to go?" Which in turn actually pisses half of them off. They know the game is up. They have to make charges and arrest me, or let me go. Unless they have a solid case things can go just as badly for them as me.

I would think a good God fearing, Republican, Texan, like yourself would advocate for personal responsibility, and upholding citizens legal Rights. Letting someone shirk personal responsibility for their actions, or depriving others of their Rights using mantras like "I'm just doing my job." "It's company policy." "I'm following orders" isn't acceptable as an excuse. They are hiding their own lack of professionalism, and disregard for The Rule of Law behind such statements, pure and simple. Believing otherwise is specious reasoning. Excepting that kind of lazy behavior is eroding, and endangering The Rule of Law. Which we all purport to live by. All for the sake of a small pittance. 

Your fact free, emotionally manipulative, rant trying to paint me as a bad guy who disrespects elders for "just doing their job, and following company policy" is specious bullshit, pure and simple. I'm sorry you are a self-loathing shitkicker, stuck working for Walmart.

May your life be full of everyday low prices.

Never worked at "Wally World" and, thankfully, in a position where I will never have to. My point was, which you missed for whatever reason, that there are so many aspects of an individual business that you are not aware of, or entitled to. Outside pressures from the police threatening to no longer respond to every Walmart issue that arises may have put intense pressure on management causing, as usual, over reactions from middle management that can cause normally fair and rational folks now working for minimum wage to follow those asinine instructions in hope of bringing the shit to an end. Not sure if you are a bad guy or not, but you do seem to have abusive issues with anyone who has an opinion other than yours.... That must make interesting family dinners, video please?

Quote from: Catsmile on November 03, 2016, 09:39:17 PM
We stopped complying over five years ago also. Never had any problems with any checker letting us go on our way unimpeded. I would let them see my receipt if the theft alarm went off, and I wasn't in a hurry. I might also let them see my receipt if I came from the back of the store with a big ticket item, but I don't really buy electronics at Walmart. I can get better products at better prices online.

Well we got to live your dream. Feels good, bro!

On a more serious note. The old man let his rent-a-cop/greeter job go to his head, and was pushing the bounds of his actual authority. He was walking a fine line, we called him on his bullshit, because we knew better. He was only succeeding at getting Walmart sued, and being promoted to customer. 

I am pretty sure Walmart will not miss you.... And I hope nobody ever disrespects your elderly parents for actually doing the job their employer requires them to do. Pretty sure your unjustifiable hatred of people that do their jobs will catch up to you. We may even see it on the next episode of "Cops"....

Quote from: Catsmile on November 03, 2016, 04:47:06 PM
The Great Wall-Mart.

Shop there for over 20 years never had a problem. Until the other day. Wait in line for 20 minutes to be checked out. Cashier finally rings us up, walking out the door. Out of nowhere a "Door Greeter" demands to see our receipt. In a loud assertive tone he said "You need to show me your RECEIPT!" Taken aback by the demand I curtly replied "No, I don't." and kept on walking. He stepped forward within 2 feet of us and raised his hands, I thought he was going to grab me or the shopping cart. I swerved to ensure i didn't hit him maintaining our original distance of 3 feet. Then the geezer got louder and used an aggressive tone repeating "YOU NEED TO SHOW ME YOUR RECEIPT!" I responded in kind "NO! I DON'T!" and kept on walking out the door. He then replied "YOU NEED TO STOP, OR I'LL CALL THE POLICE!" This statement pissed me off, I stopped halfway out the double doors turned my head back and asked "Sir, are you detaining us? What have we done wrong?" The exchange continues...

Greeter: <Loudly and angrily bellowed out> "You have merchandise in the cart not in bags, thats suspicious! You won't show me your receipt that even more suspicious! I think you're stealing!"

Me: Sir, I've paid in full for all of MY merchandise! As for the products not in bags, the cashier asked us if we wanted the 3 one gallon jugs of water in a bag. We replied "No". The giant 22 Pound bag of cat food you don't supply bags big enough to put it in. We've walked out these same doors for over 8 years without bags for these exact items without any problems, until today. You have no right to seize and search us without proof that we've stolen from the store. You can suspect, believe, or think anything you want. The burden of proof for those allegations falls on you, not me. NOW, PROVE IT ! 

Greeter: SHOW ME YOUR RECEIPT AND I CAN!

Me: Sir, my transaction with this store is complete once it excepted my payment. I'm not compelled by state law to prove ownership of my property to anyone without a warrant. If you can prove any wrong doing detain us and CALL THE LAW! If you don't believe me, ask the cashier, watch the video, pull up the original copy of the transaction at the POS. I'll be on my way now!

Greeter: It's company policy that if you shop here you agree to show me your receipt! Company policy says that anything not in bags is suspicious, it also states if you don't show a receipt on request you can be banned. I'm just doing my job, you will get me fired if I don't see your receipt.

Me: Sir, I didn't sign any agreement to that effect, nor have I seen this policy written anywhere. How are we bound by an agreement we didn't even know existed? It's not my obligation or responsibility to help you, or give you the tools to do your job properly. That is the companies responsibility. I'm sorry the largest retailer in the world won't pay for those tools. It only sees fit to train you to Intimidate, threaten, manipulate, and humiliate it's customers into waiving their rights.  <Start walking out the door>

Greeter: YOUR BANNED, DON'T COME BACK!!!

Me: FINE! GOOD LUCK WITH THAT! CALL THE LAW IF I'VE DONE ANYTHING WRONG! 

Just fyi from an article I saw about how Walmart has to either stepup it's security or cops will no longer provide a priority response.... worth the read...

I offer this legendary song to any who have had to dig deep to find forgiveness. Choose the version you love the most and hope we can achieve lasting peace and love...........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRP8d7hhpoQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrLk4vdY28Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZRayrio92Y

Quote from: pate on November 01, 2016, 05:21:51 PM
I'd like to celebrate the impending official kick off of summer with this little ditty:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SeDGvfR0HU

apropos de nada:I once worked for a commercial video cassette duplication/production company back in the late 90s, and we 'duped' about a thousand VHS tapes for his theatre in Branson, MO.  I had the honor of loading up the cargo van and delivering them (in addition to labeling, boxing and shrink-wrapping), quite the road trip.  I did not get to meet Mr. Williams, but his theatre was very nice.

RIP Andy, thanks for the memories!

Amen..... cool to get so close to a legend.....

Quote from: Dr. MD MD on November 01, 2016, 04:20:14 PM
Umm...no, thanks...not until December.  :

Hey... if it's good enough for Walmart and having to fight through the Christmas stuff to get to the Halloween costumes.... it's good enough for me.... Happy early Valentine's day!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPf6lEl6Cxk

Sure glad that pressure is off.... time for new years resolution reminder..... sing along...you know you want to.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOgd9hitEAE

Well, friends and neighbors..... Halloween is over and there are only 420 days until next Christmas, so let's start out the season with a little class

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fs4LW7qEXx8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFGC_YgeQ5w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t039p6xqutU

My favorite Dylan songs have been sung by other artists.... this is my favorite of all.... the 2nd is the absolutely finest example of story telling by another of the best...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oSsvXaVa2U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNz9MhrzDfo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlgKj4dGlVU

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGV8AixdgDc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9H_cI_WCnE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq7Eki5EZ8o

Just got back from a family emergency trip to western Washington state.... Not a major issue, so I got incredibly high on LEGAL hybrid pot @30%THC..... You would not believe how incredibly stupid I got on that shit..... Now it's majorly on my mind... the perfect thread.....

It's amazing what things we can see that will trigger a memory. Not going to tell y'all what it was that triggered my memory regarding this old song......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALYoQ_-5sUI

Something about this woman's voice has kept me a fan for over 40 years....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd-MLqTQts0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBws6IHzr3Q

It was a pleasure to see Fleetwood Mac twice in the 70's.... We may be old, but we saw the greatest bands....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM7-PYtXtJM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgJxpr_8eOY

Opinions, please... Which artist does it better? If I would have asked my Grandparents, they would choose Billy Holiday, and I would nod my head in respectful agreement... But the BS&T version was one of my favorite songs growing up, so my final nod goes to them....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_1LfT1MvzI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlIV2Tl4qM4

Quote from: Dr. MD MD on September 24, 2016, 03:34:46 AM
He's gotten out of control! I hear talk he's trying to make it a year round thing now. We've gotta take him out. This is the year that fat, red fuck goes down! 

Only 480 days until next Christmas, shop early and often.....

This is long overdue for display here.... so friggin sultry....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnJJ2fojawE

Round 2:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPZQ7ZLy3MI
Round 3:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ULkeCyeT-8