V-Day and Snowstorm suckies

[Irving Patrick Freleigh]

We got another class 3 killstorm today, so I pretty much spent all day shoveling the sidewalk in front of our store. It's a long, wide sidewalk so it took quite a while to do it each time. We have to shovel the entire sidewalk, even the places where people do not normally walk, because a busted rectal region costs us the same if it happens in front of the entrance or out away from the door.

While doing this task I also got to endure the stale wit of customers. Such as the following:

• "When you're done, you can come over to my place and start on my driveway! Hyok hyok hyok!!" I got this three times today. Each time I responded thusly: "Sorry, I charge by the flake."
  One guy gave me this retort: "I have beer." I think I may have had this guy before. One time I was loading a piece of furniture for somebody and that's what he said to me when I told him I couldn't come to his house and assemble it.
• The schools let out two hours early today. As I was merrily shoveling away in the early afternoon, some punk high-schooler in the passenger seat of a beat-up Ford escort hollered to me from the open window "Ya done yet!?" I sincerely regret I did not have a snowball ready, or better yet a shovel full of snow.

Oh, and I came kinda close to being smushed by a Coke truck. It was coming down the side of the parking lot and it started to skid toward me a little bit. Fortunately the driver regained control while I was still working out which way to run.

And one more thing....guys and/or gals, do not be surprised when we are running kinda short on Valentines candy because today is, after all, Valentines Day. So don't piss and moan at me that you'll end up the doghouse because we don't have your hunny's favorite kind of candy anymore like one guy did today. You've only had since Christmas to stock up, for crying out loud.

[Shards]

And one more thing....guys and/or gals, do not be surprised when we are running kinda short on Valentines candy because today is, after all, Valentines Day. So don't piss and moan at me that you'll end up the doghouse because we don't have your hunny's favorite kind of candy anymore like one guy did today. You've only had since Christmas to stock up, for crying out loud.

Just one more reason I'm glad I bought a ring this year. So much less hassle than figuring out which of the 7.58x10^34 sweets that are carried around town she actually likes. I mean, I love my fiance, and I know her inside and out, but I've barely managed to figure out what food she likes to eat, let alone what kind of sweets to get her...

[rerant]

I loathed this day until one of the coordinators at work made me a nice little valentine.

[myswtghst]

I bought chocolate at Meijer's and since I work second shift, put stuff out last night for people to find this morning. I'm all about making a small, sweet gesture, and not worrying about the SO stuff - so I'm single - my dog makes a better Valentine that most of the exes ever did.

And IPF - I get callers occasionally who, when I ask if there is anything else I can do for them, request I come shovel their driveway/fix their leaky roof/insert other household chore here. I always respond that if they think work will pay me, or that they can beat what I'm making here to do that, I'm all for it.

[Ghengis51]

"When you're done, you can come over to my place and start on my driveway! Hyok hyok hyok!!" I got this three times today. Each time I responded thusly: "Sorry, I charge by the flake.

Man when I used to do the mulch at the center during the summer I got this ALL the time. It was funny exactly twice then you just give them this pained grin and resist the urge to go Norman Bates on them with the shovel.

[poofy_puff]

We went out for dinner (for payday, not valentines day), then I got a call that my 86-year-old grandfather had a car accident and was air-lifted to Boston. Turns out he's only got some relatively superficial injuries, but this is like, the first time he's ever BEEN in the hospital except for routine tests and outpatient treatments.

O well, I wish I had a better story for all of you...

[friendofjimmyk]

Just one more reason I'm glad I bought a ring this year. So much less hassle than figuring out which of the 7.58x10^34 sweets that are carried around town she actually likes. I mean, I love my fiance, and I know her inside and out, but I've barely managed to figure out what food she likes to eat, let alone what kind of sweets to get her...

I'd stay away from the sweets because you just never know. Jewelry is always nice and things like gifts to spas where she can get a massage or a pedicure....mmm...that's just me though.

[lordlundar]

• "When you're done, you can come over to my place and start on my driveway! Hyok hyok hyok!!"

Not a smart thing to say to someone who has a wide blade shovel in hand. How did they know you wouldn't use it on them?

[marlovino]

For the kids that said 'Are you done yet'? You should have said something like:

Yeah. Tell your mom I will be over in about 30 minutes.

Yeah, I know it would probably make them pissed/unhappy but sometimes its not about their happiness but yours.

[ktopmil]

I loathed this day until one of the coordinators at work made me a nice little valentine.

I hate Valentines. But I guess most singles do....

[SuperB]

One guy gave me this retort: "I have beer." I think I may have had this guy before. One time I was loading a piece of furniture for somebody and that's what he said to me when I told him I couldn't come to his house and assemble it.

Heh, beer is currency to some of these people in my area.

[Rapscallion]

I hate Valentines. But I guess most singles do....

I consider romance to be an hilarious spectator sport (especially on fast forward). For that reason alone, valentine's day is especially good hunting.

Rapscallion

[Alpha Strike]

I hate Valentines. But I guess most singles do....

It's the thought that counts me thinks.

[And I loathe Valentine's Day: I call it "Scam Day" at work. I've also been with my girlfriend for several years, so trust me you're not alone...]

[Gurndigarn]

It's the thought that counts me thinks.

Yup. And that thought is "DESIGNATE A DAY FOR GUYS TO BUY DYING FLOWERS AND OVERPRICED ROCKS! WE'LL MAKE A FORTUNE!"

[DGoddessChardonnay]

Heh, beer is currency to some of these people in my area.

Same down here too. Some people even use cartons of cigarettes as currency.