I’ve heard worse. At some point a gasoline company here announced that they would lower the price at a few gas pumps for an hour, but they would only announce the correct time half an hour or so in advance. One guy just waited all day at one of the pumps, to be first in line when the time came. From 8 am until they announced it, which was at about 17.00 hrs.
Often thought this while seeing folks lining up for carpool long before school is out. Why? I used to pull up at the end of the line when there were only 10 cars left. Of course timing is everything.
My work place was at the end of road, a dead end. There was a light about 1 1/2 miles up at a ‘T’ intersection. I would leave early and get there about 30 minutes before work. Later it was a giant traffic jam and it could take 20 minutes or more to get down that road. I’d be reading the paper as everyone came in grumbling each day about the traffic.
Last month I went to the UPS store to ship a few boxes, and was astonished at how ill prepared some of the other people were. One person was wrapping the gifts they were shipping – while standing in line. Another person was returning an external computer drive, and wanted the worker to document the serial number and take a picture of it.
I found myself arriving at work 30 minutes early so I could have a parking spot by the door. I stopped that when I realized I was saving a minute’s walk, Unless the weather was brutally cold like today.
With our flight at about 7 am we need to be at the airport by about 5 am to allow time to get thru security. At that hour the lines are very short & we get thru quickly, but if we wait until 6:30 am the lines are much longer & we’ll probably miss our flight.
I always have my handwork, usually tatting or knitting, with me. Since I am almost always early to wherever, I make a lot of progress on these projects.
Gizmo Cat 6 months ago
I’ve heard worse. At some point a gasoline company here announced that they would lower the price at a few gas pumps for an hour, but they would only announce the correct time half an hour or so in advance. One guy just waited all day at one of the pumps, to be first in line when the time came. From 8 am until they announced it, which was at about 17.00 hrs.
Queen of America 6 months ago
Or, he could take a magazine.
jagedlo 6 months ago
Ralph…your wife is trying to tell you that 30 is greater than 20…
milnerdd2 Premium Member 6 months ago
Often thought this while seeing folks lining up for carpool long before school is out. Why? I used to pull up at the end of the line when there were only 10 cars left. Of course timing is everything.
manowarrior 6 months ago
He should take a smartphone or an iPad.
Marcia Gibson Premium Member 6 months ago
Ever see people lined up at a cell phone store before opening?
NeedaChuckle Premium Member 6 months ago
My work place was at the end of road, a dead end. There was a light about 1 1/2 miles up at a ‘T’ intersection. I would leave early and get there about 30 minutes before work. Later it was a giant traffic jam and it could take 20 minutes or more to get down that road. I’d be reading the paper as everyone came in grumbling each day about the traffic.
david_42 6 months ago
I’ve only had to go to the post office twice in the last four years. Went around 2 pm and no line.
TwilightFaze 6 months ago
The boy got a D in math on school, didn’t he?
Space_cat 6 months ago
That’s how the DMV works.
Lady loves a joke 6 months ago
Last month I went to the UPS store to ship a few boxes, and was astonished at how ill prepared some of the other people were. One person was wrapping the gifts they were shipping – while standing in line. Another person was returning an external computer drive, and wanted the worker to document the serial number and take a picture of it.
jango 6 months ago
Dumb. But Norman is Dumber.
markkahler52 6 months ago
Take your cellphone. Get on GoComics while you wait.
Ol' me 6 months ago
This is similar to the old expression “Spend a dollar to save a dime.” I had a boss like that once.
Just-me 6 months ago
He would prefer to stand outside in the snow and cold.
ginnieandlouie2 6 months ago
I’m trying to get the lay of the land in “Drabble-ville.” The letters in Ralph’s hand are stamped. Can’t he just mail them from home?
Bill The Nuke 6 months ago
I found myself arriving at work 30 minutes early so I could have a parking spot by the door. I stopped that when I realized I was saving a minute’s walk, Unless the weather was brutally cold like today.
wildlandwaters 6 months ago
probly also buys things on sale that he doesn’t need so he can save money!
Drbarb71 Premium Member 6 months ago
He’s a classic moron. You married him!
cuzinron47 6 months ago
It’s the principle of the thing.
Frank Burns Eats Worms 6 months ago
That’s a complete waits of time.
dmalzahn 6 months ago
He can talk to all the other old farts while waiting in line!
Scott S 6 months ago
With our flight at about 7 am we need to be at the airport by about 5 am to allow time to get thru security. At that hour the lines are very short & we get thru quickly, but if we wait until 6:30 am the lines are much longer & we’ll probably miss our flight.
Robert C. Premium Member 6 months ago
Isn’t the DONUT SHOP on the way to the P.O. ?
Cathy P. 6 months ago
I always have my handwork, usually tatting or knitting, with me. Since I am almost always early to wherever, I make a lot of progress on these projects.