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    I've seen the change here on campus too, Eden. Seems the rule is now "if you don't lock your stuff up 100% of the time, it's your fault if it's stolen". Whatever happened to DON'T TAKE STUFF THAT ISN'T YOURS!

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    We're having a lot of work done on our campus right now and frequently my students have to walk by work trucks. They park adjacent to the playground. I always stop and remind them not to touch the trucks as they walk by. "If it's not yours, you don't touch it." One of the workers heard me yesterday and thanked me. They get so upset if someone messes with their stuff, but have little respect for other people's things. Bugs me!


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    Dear Bourbon,

    I show you some love and all you offer in return is a stomach ache, that's it, I'm breaking up with you.

    Signed,

    Sore tummy in IL

    Electra Townie 7D

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pax View Post
    Dear Bourbon,

    I show you some love and all you offer in return is a stomach ache, that's it, I'm breaking up with you.

    Signed,

    Sore tummy in IL
    Mean old Bourbon, how dare it treat you like that. Kick it to the curb & replace with some good port or rum - but then again, I WOULD suggest that ;-)

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    Definitely switching back to the grape.

    Electra Townie 7D

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    As I can't post this on facebook, I will post here. To me, if you consider me a "friend" and a former neighbor, than perhaps you would support my business by perhaps at least calling or emailing and asking about the bike you just bought, from someone else, even though you know we carry that brand... Such is life I guess. It will be hard to engage with you at the next social function though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sky King View Post
    As I can't post this on facebook, I will post here. To me, if you consider me a "friend" and a former neighbor, than perhaps you would support my business by perhaps at least calling or emailing and asking about the bike you just bought, from someone else, even though you know we carry that brand... Such is life I guess. It will be hard to engage with you at the next social function though.
    Ah Sky King - my sympathies. This must be frustrating. As someone who tries really hard to support (several) local shops, I hope this post is never written about me. I'm getting ready to order a bike from a local shop. It's the one I trust with most of my mechanical work, plus they had the bike in my size and I could test ride it - but I'm sure it will hurt feelings at another local shop (who could get the bike, but the mechanicals there aren't as solid). I consider them all friends, and I try to order small things from the other shop too - when I can.
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