Thread: Bitching and Moaning

Because I HAVE to.

I don't get any cell service at home, so if anybody tried to call that number, I would never get the call. I just drove 8 hours up to Maine for the class with Tim Zowada, only to find out once I arrive that Tim was involved in a motorcycle crash on Friday, and the class has been canceled.
From what I understand, Tim is bruised and battered, but will mend. For this, I am sure many many people (especially Tim!) are thankful, but damn it, I wish somebody had made more of an effort to get the word out to us students that we should not come! I gave up a paying gig for this class, and now I not only miss out on that paycheck, but I have to pay for the gas and tolls for this journey of no reason or reward.
Every other word out of my mouth right now is a deleted expletive!

Sorry to hear that. That's a long drive. Glad Tim is alright.
Are you still 8 hours from home?

Sorry to hear that, Steve. It IS good to know that Tim is OK and you as well. Curveballs shall be thrown. I know it is an aggravation, but as these things happen.....well you know! We all know how you were looking forward to it. I am certain Tim was looking forward to it as well.
Count the blessings which are there! They ARE some good ones! JMO.

Really sorry, man. Life is often rather sucky. Hope your fortunes turn soon.
At least, from the past, I know you have the right attitude to handle these things.

Sorry to hear,Happy that tim is okay.

Yea, Im still up in Maine. Its way too much of a drive for me to turn around and head back. I will get some sleep, and in the morning some breakfast. Then stop at the school and at least check the place out, and maybe berate somebody for not bothering to contact me.
le sigh
Having been in 3 bike crashes myself, I know exactly how Tim is feeling, so I AM glad hes not more injured. Im just all grumpy now. Yes, more grumpy than normal. I know, hard to believe, right?

I would avoid the school & take nice ride back after breakfast. Hit an antique mall on the way back, maybe a nice lake for a dip. Eat lunch at a family owned diner, help someone out along the way.

Hirlau, Stop at the school so they can cut me a refund check! All the rest, yea, sounds like a plan!

Well, just get home safe !

The 1970's called and said that kind of thing doesn't happen in this day and age. I can't even remember the last time something like that has happened to me...

Time to get all hippy on yourself and rationalize it some how. :-) You know, something like, the stars wanted me to contemplate the value of communication via 16 hours of commuting or some such silly thing :-) .

I have to admit I am glad it wasn't me. Drive safely.