Posted by *Jojo*
sweep mod, sweep !
Oh boy . . . just a few more hours and it will already be - Thursday !
Posted by Rhino8
On 2008-01-23 10:49:00, Kryptik wrote:
damn, that really IS horrible service! Did they provide any reasons why it's taking so long to sort out the ring, boet?
Said the supplier was closed, but the supplier closing isnt my problem if the store manager said 4-8 weeks, i dont expect waiting 18 weeks.
Posted by amawanqa
That's bloody poor service. 18 weeks is ridiculous. What kind of supplier closes for 18 weeks?! Do they mean to say that they can't find an alternative supplier at all?
@ JC,
No boet, I kinda was like that years ago, but you reach a point when the word 'gatvol' becomes the only perfect word to describe a need to change strategies.
Unfortunately, one HAS to really put one's foot down in such situations. I'm not saying being 'haregat' to the point of unacceptably rude or even worse insulting (which is also unacceptable), but being very assertive and MAKE them explain as to why it's taking so long and challenge them when given a dof answer, so that you can then filter through what's BS and what's plausible.
One of the few good habits that I've picked up from the Poms is that they don't stand for kak service like that at all. They're fully aware of their consumer rights and will quickly let one know how many 'blue beans make five' if they've been treated unreasonably in a consumer environment. I'm not saying that's the solution for all, but damn, it seems to solve most around here..
Posted by gola
from this day fourth i'll be a proud Witsie
here goes tertiary life...
Posted by JC08
@ Gola good luck man, I hope u have a great time...
@ ama thanx for the advice
Posted by brix25
@Rhino: Sorry to hear about all the wedding-related anxiety....I'll be hitting the 3-0 next month and I'm nowhere near getting hitched...always joke about it to my girlfriend.
Back onto cellphones...The last couple of days I've noticed three people, on the street with their Apple iPhones firmly stuck to their ears. My former colleague at my old newspaper got an unlocked one through some backdoor via Australia...and the only ones I've seen for sale are online...and most of them are the 8GB model which goes for anything over R5k...compared to the $399 (R2857 at the current exchange) which the phone is sold for on the AT&T website.
Like I've previously said, I've played with the iPhone...its pretty nice but jeez, the price of currently acquiring it is pretty steep...If I'm paying that sort of money it should at least come with a warranty.
Posted by HOBBS
Do u work hard 4 your money? If you do,tell them to get *@*+!# and find someone else who can do your rings.Just my 10c worth.
Posted by HOBBS
GO BAFANA!
Posted by amawanqa
Thing is, from what rhino sez, he's paid for it already. He's done that in good faith I'm sure; unfortunately that's a 'business faux pas' (IMHO) in this modern dog-eat-dog society...
A deposit for something that has to be made up is/ should be the standard business ethic.
But total amount up front before completion is such a risk; it screws a lot of options in a case like this.
Happens occasionally in the domestic building industry here, for example.
Rhino, I sincerely hope they pull their finger out and make a drastic plan boet, and quick, 'cos this reeks of Grade A BS from those jewellers.
@ Hobbster,
Seems like No-Go Bafana at the moment... do you remember the hostile reception they got last time upon their unceremonious return?
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Posted by amawanqa
@ Jojo,
Excellent stunt video clip, matey. Synchronised rolling doughnuts, LOL.
Posted by amawanqa
Elrio van Heerden, yer beauty! LOL. So the Bafana Bafana salvage a draw in the dying minutes.
Posted by *Jojo*
@pop - doughnuts
Start of another DAY . . . Thirstday ! Buenas Dias mi amigos . . .
Posted by *Jojo*
@all/pop - He is the greatest Policeman I've ever seen
http://www.zedge.net/videos/26504/stubid-policeman-video/
Posted by Kryptik
Rhino, i agree with what Wanqa says... if there's any means of recovering your moola, do it, and find a manufacturing jeweller closer to home. If you were in Cape Town i could refer you to somebody who has a brilliant track record, and wouldn't give you the runaround.
Gola, congrats on being accepted, dude
It's a whole new ballgame once you leave school, but plenty of fun as well.
Posted by HOBBS
A draw.shit. fell asleep.what i saw they werent playing to bad.better than nothing i suppose.
Posted by Rhino8
On 2008-01-24 04:29:00, Kryptik wrote:
Rhino, i agree with what Wanqa says... if there's any means of recovering your moola, do it, and find a manufacturing jeweller closer to home. If you were in Cape Town i could refer you to somebody who has a brilliant track record, and wouldn't give you the runaround.
Gola, congrats on being accepted, dude
It's a whole new ballgame once you leave school, but plenty of fun as well.
Well i at least have the option ow, of getting my money back or i can get the ring by feb 5.... I am willing to wit till feb 5, as no one in bloem can order my ring and have it here in 4 weeks...
Posted by JK
So Im bored witth his P1...
Should get the N82 next week, yay!!
Posted by HOBBS
BLOEMFONTEIN.THAT EXPLAINS EVERYTHING LOL
BORED ALREADY JK.SHAME MAN.BRING ON THE N82.YEEEAAAAAAH!
Posted by GUCCI.011
@ Gola
Congrats man.
@ Rhino
So sorry to hear that man, those jewellers sound dodgy.
@ JK
You lucky!! I'd rather get a N95-8GB though.
@ everyone
Ay school is already getting hectic, already got a few big projects due for next term,lots of homework, sport ( Tennis and Rugby) and some charity work, anyway il live.
Don't expect any major updates in my Blog if any, this Load Shedding has gotten worse, we have had no power for the last 4hours and it sumtimes goes at any random time so ive nearly given up.
Posted by JC08
@ Gucci tonight is our turn again, with the power being off from 6.00 to 8.30. With this only getting worse I dont see 2010 happening in my eyes!
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Posted by amawanqa
@ gola,
Congrats, boet.
Posted by mario2004
Talking about 'power'. Check this DA joke. http://mybroadband.co.za/news/General/2646.html
On another note.Shortly I will change my user/nickname from 'mario2004' to 'janjanbobejan'. Sorry about the confusion (if any)
Posted by amawanqa
@ J-J-BJ (the S60 artist formerly known as mario2002-mario2004):
Eish, power is the operative word there, boet. Those Eskom Heirachy bonus and salary figures are incredible!
Dang, wouldn't mind the mrs' old man was in that inner circle LOL; he could then spare us a good few million out of all the 'earned' millions and we then we could return and live comfortably in SA... well not in Camps Bay anyway LOL.
Nah, Knysna for me or by one of the East Coast resorts just outside EL. Sigh, dream on, Wanqa...
Posted by brix25
LOL @ mario2004
Any opinions on the new low-end phones announced early this morning? Personally I'm a bit ambivalent but should I be nudged I'd go for the R306 which doesn't seem too bad...just a pity that these new phone carry the R designation which had previously been reserved for RUGGED phones in the days of
JK: The poor peasants are all screaming for justice to prevail...how does anyone give up a good phone just because one is bored?
Posted by HOBBS
AM thats means i can listen to 567 Cape Talk.Kewl
Posted by Janbobejan
This been my first post with the new nick, I find it apropriate to start here
No insult or anything ment. Take it as it comes, Nokia almost gave me a hard atack by dropping over 20% this year (share price). After the good results it bounced back 15 or so. Reason enough for me to sell all of them. As of today I support Samsung (still using and abusing Nokia thou).
Ah, I almost forgot the 'happy' link: http://www.hayibo.com/articles/view/6
Posted by brix25
On 2008-01-24 20:18:51, HOBBS wrote:
AM thats means i can listen to 567 Cape Talk.Kewl
Haven't listened to 567 CapeTalk for more than a year...and I'm a serious news junkie. Back onto the new R-series, I like the dual-front design...radio on one side and phone on the other...pretty naff!
@JanBobeJan: You could've asked one of the mods to change your nick, no need to start from scratch.
Posted by amawanqa
P1i pic time.
A cloudless late Winter sunset over east London, taken today from the school's roof garden. (The top level of the school was hit by a German bomb during WW2, so my class is one of only 2 left intact on the 3rd level of the big Victorian building).
The 'O2' (the building formerly known as The Millenium Dome) building's support arms can just be seen in the centre, with the distinctive Canary Wharf building on the extreme right.
Posted by gola
thanks guys
JC,that's the sad truth.i was thinking about that probability too,we might not host 2010
@GUCCI,yip,that's matric for ya.before you know it,it'll be over.will you guys be having a matric dance?i heard a rumour going on about it being stopped...
Posted by amawanqa
@ Jojo,
LOL, hilarious clip. Poor guy.
I'm trying to think what movie that comes from. Not sure if that's from the old classic comedy called 'Top Secret'.
Posted by *Jojo*
On 2008-01-24 23:15:05, amawanqa wrote:
@ Jojo,
LOL, hilarious clip. Poor guy.
I'm trying to think what movie that comes from. Not sure if that's from the old classic comedy called 'Top Secret'.
@pop - Yes, I think that's it
OJ Simpson was the STUPID guy right there right
Nice SUNSET shot mate ! How about some school-premise-shots
Posted by *Jojo*
@all / pop - Watch this Juan mates . . . this is much BETTER than the STUPID policeman
I will have this VIDEO entitled: WEIGHT-a-minute !
http://www.zedge.net/videos/26387/flying-machine-video/
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Posted by gola
GUCCI have you seen this?
Posted by GUCCI.011
@ Gola
Esato Rap Battle that SE P800 guy is realy feelin' himself too much.
Cancel Matric Dance? Who said? As far as i know we are definetly going to have a Matric Dance in September. CANT WAIT!! Lol i don't even have a date yet but that will come later
have more than enough time to find a beautiful date hehe. . . .
Posted by amawanqa
T.G.I.F!
Posted by HOBBS
At around R850 you could have the most beautiful date at your matric dance if you don't find one in time .lol
Posted by gola
@GUCCI,
yip,cancel the matric dance,hey anithing is possible after that new sexual law that forbids u/16s from holding hands in public and stuff...i'm sure you'll find thé one,not to forget the car
Posted by GUCCI.011
@ Wanqa
Great pic!
T.G.I.F??? Lol
@ Hobbs
I see where you are going with this, lol its fine i can get for free at my school! LMAO!!
@ Gola
I swear that law is promoting gayness! At our school theres a new rule that guys cant have full-contact hugs with a girl!
Posted by amawanqa
@ Gucci,
Thanks boet.
BTW, you can always save a few hundred Rand over what The Hobbster quoted, if you rather book with HuntTheGrunt.org.y LOL
:
LOL jokes boet; surprise us all and rock up to your farewell with Tyra Banks, in a Hummer limo.
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Posted by amawanqa
@ Jojo,
Classic video, mate. Poor crane... and car, LOL.
Posted by *Jojo*
@pop - Yeah the CARRYING is much much heavier than the CARRIER
Posted by Kryptik
Damn, this has been one looooong week! Seems i neglected to inform my body that it's Saturday though, lol. 04h30 and i'm up and about, sitting outside because it's already starting to grow hot here. Have a fantastic weekend, guys.
Posted by *Jojo*
@kryptik - Is it already SUMMERtime at your end now
Posted by HOBBS
thats pretty much when i knocked off kryps.couldnt sleep and im up at 8 this morning and feel like crap.
Posted by GUCCI.011
@ Wanqa
WOAH!! If i rocked up with any of those women id never hear the end of it from my friends.
Lol OH i will. . . .TRY suprise.
@ Kryptik
Eish shame man, atleast its Saturday so you can relax
same to you, enjoy.
@ Jojo
Its been summer here since September (Spring) last year.
Posted by HOBBS
Thats girls ears takes 'love handles' to a whole new level lol At least you can play a cd in her bek.I wonder if she plays in stereo or because she's so primitive and tribal Im quessing she's still a 'mono' model.Dont ask,im fried crispy today.going to be in the early 30's today in cape town i think.hey wangaman,'kom vir a swem bru'
@gucci the girl in the top photo on the left is kind of sexy in her own filthy way I think.I'd reconsider.
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Posted by GUCCI.011
@ Hobbs
Lol,hey each to their own man, i wouldn't be cought dead with any of those,but ye the one on the top pic on the left aint too bad. . . .i guess,but definetly not my type
Get this im at Sandton Village Walk, my hair dresser is here and im in need of a haircut so i walk in to the saloon and find that one of the grade8 boys at my school is here, now im quite a kind guy and matric, im not one who strikes fear in to the younger ones but do expect respect but the moment this kid realised who i am he freaked out, he jumpd up out of his seat and gave it up to me, and went to stand by his Mom while we wait, the poor kid looked like he was going to sh#t himself, so decided to walk out and tell them to call me when they are ready for me, the kid was going to have a nervous breakdown if i stayd any longer lol!
Posted by Kryptik
roflmao Gucci! Shame man, those Grade 8 youngsters are still green as grass, you can smell their fear when they walk by! I'm glad you did what you could to put him at ease.
Jojo, yes mate, it's summertime here, i'll be heading for the pool in a minute.
Posted by HOBBS
Respect.Thats hilarious.Why the hell should he respect you dude.That matric mentality is hillllllllllaaaaaariiiiioooooooouuuuuuus.
Posted by brix25
Just a quick "howzit" to any of the forumites from Mogale City (formely Krugersdorp). Flew in this morning with a friend to buy a car then driving back to Slaapstad late this afternoon. Haven't been to Jozi for more than a year and nothing much has changed...its still big, flashy and there's a blind Zimbabwean beggar on almost every corner.