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caffeinated hospitality

~tffb

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~inquiry wrote (thread):

Aspects of your post sting for reminding me of some credit card woe I've been slowly sinking into. Rented a "UHaul" truck Monday, and since I've received no less than six different charges of two different amounts... UHaul customer support told me the lower amount was the "hold" before they calculated the final amount... which was supposed to be "released", and I'd be charged the other amount. ONCE....

But, no... F no.... I've two for the lower amount, and four for the higher amount... was told it could take a few days to be accurately reflected at the bank... but it's still feeling incredibly unreasonable. Unfortunately, they're all in "pending" state, which a bank representative told me means they can't do anything about it yet... but to wait another day....

UHaul customer support replied to me just once, seemingly ignoring subsequent replies from me (because the additional charges have occurred from day to day)... so... I'm almost feeling sorry for the sod I'm dealing with, as he gave me his full name, and you can bet your sweet bippy that name is going to appear in my scathing review.

~ew wrote (thread):

Hello ~tffb, what a nice moment!

Years ago, I came back from Mexico into the US at San Diego. I wanted to board the light rail, and guess what, I was like 50 cent short in change. A total stranger walked by

How much is missing?

Well, like 50 cent I believe?

He gave me the missing coin and wished me a nice day! What???

Thank you so much, you made my day! And since then I have done little deeds like this, too. It make the world a better place by a tiny bit.

Cheers!

~rusty wrote (thread):

This just brought back memories of being a regular at a local grocery store and cashiers regularly forgiving me small change if I didn't have enough on me. Granted, I was a kid at the time. Now I live too far away from any small stores where I could ever be a 'regular' and chain stores close by just don't do that it seems. So thanks for sharing, that brought back good feelings :) Hope you enjoyed your soda!

I had a slow day today, which is a good thing. Picked up some silly items from the post office, helped mom clean up her father's grave for his birthday all neat and nice. Got hired for a new project! Doesn't pay much, but I'm just happy to do what I love doing while it lasts :)