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dosjockey

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jimlloyd40 said:
You might have set a record for the number of posts in one thread without finding what caused the problem. Glad that it's fixed.
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Thanks, me too.

Now I get to put my carbon filter in, which I was really looking forward to. I haven't bought a new car in a very long time, and while I've had some fancy stuff, none of it had any modern filtration.

So, I am excited to not only have it, but improve it.
 
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dosjockey

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Location
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jimlloyd40 said:
Like a fruit salad? How the hell would fruit get past the small openings where the air comes in?
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Never underestimate fruit:

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It's sneaky. ?
 
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dosjockey

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Location
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You know, I got one of those customer care survey e-mails last night. I always fill them out; generally with praise, as usually people are doing their jobs quite well.

If they're doing their job properly, regardless of how it affects me, I give them a good review. I'm the kind of guy who gets stabbed in the back and thanks the offender for teaching me a lesson, and I know the difference between a person and a policy. If I have an issue with a company's representative, it's because they did not do their job; not because I didn't hear what I wanted to hear. This lady didn't do her job, and was a discredit to Volkswagen as a corporate entity.

After observing the care in which I reply to even the most inane webernet posts, I'm sure it's not difficult to imagine that I was quite thorough in my response to that survey. I don't know if anyone at VW actually reads those, but I was asked about the experience and I responded in clear (much more concise than usual because it's actually important) detail.

They got it right down to the fact that she told me several times that she's the only person within Volkswagen with whom I'm allowed to speak; jumping the gun by telling me that she "doesn't have a supervisor" regardless of the fact that I never asked to speak a supervisor. Dick move, lady; I just asked if there was someone else I could speak with because we were having a seemingly interminable misunderstanding that was turning into an argument. I like debate as much as the next guy, but conflict and argument doesn't get us anywhere. They got the fact that she threw the dealer under the bus, as well... They got everything. All of it.

We all know people like her. They're the sort that "doesn't like drama", and has one of those RBFs (learned that term recently and I've been waiting to use it) and a sassy attitude. Doesn't have a supervisor... WTF ?

Well, I suppose she's just a shadowy billionaire that owns a majority share in several shells that collectively control VW group who also moonlights as a customer care specialist.

"Is there anyone else there I can talk to*, because we are having a seemingly interminable misunderstanding, here, and I don't want to argue"

"I DON'T HAVE A SUPERVISOR, SIR"

Uhh... Okay? How many cats and/or horses do you have again? No, no. I didn't say that, but I sure as hell thought it. ?

*A deliberate Monty Python French insult reference; I'm always joking, even when I'm irritated. I don't think she caught it. I went to the trouble of replicating the inflection, too...
 
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dosjockey

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If you're wondering how I can crank out unrealistically perfect English on the fly when in a "voice" discussion, and why I seem to be able to remember it, it's because I'm cheating.

I know I can't speak properly anymore, so I program responses and phrases ahead of time, under the assumption that without them, I might struggle to complete a sentence. Got the idea from watching Eminem speak in regard to how he "rap battles" so well. He keeps a box of phrases to which he's always adding, and when required, they surface. He doesn't have to "remember" them.

Great idea, and very helpful in life when your brains have been rattled a little too much.
 
The Butcher

The Butcher

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Location
United States
dosjockey said:
If you're wondering how I can crank out unrealistically perfect English on the fly when in a "voice" discussion, and why I seem to be able to remember it, it's because I'm cheating.

I know I can't speak properly anymore, so I program responses and phrases ahead of time, under the assumption that without them, I might struggle to complete a sentence. Got the idea from watching Eminem speak in regard to how he "rap battles" so well. He keeps a box of phrases to which he's always adding, and when required, they surface. He doesn't have to "remember" them.

Great idea, and very helpful in life when your brains have been rattled a little too much.
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Not poking fun at you, just wondering what happened that disabled you? You've mentioned it a few times and I'm genuinely curious.
 
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dosjockey

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The Butcher said:
Not poking fun at you, just wondering what happened that disabled you? You've mentioned it a few times and I'm genuinely curious.
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Probably should point out that I mention it quite a bit because it's good for me to do so; especially on automotive forums where people might wonder why I don't do certain things. Context is important. I've historically been extremely secretive and private, and tried to hide everything about myself, especially weaknesses and other things like that.

Now I'm sort of trying to find the balance as far as sharing goes. It's new to me, nobody knows me here, and I'm trying to start out a little more open. If I'm more open, I can have more fun, attend events, and people can get to know me better. Might take me a while to learn where the line is appropriately drawn. Assume I'm like a kid who's for the first time learning when it's appropriate to share things.

Injuries and illnesses are the cause, primarily. I kind of leaned into travel and remote security over time, and you just plain get hurt doing that, though two concussions were from competition back when I'd willingly climb into a ring. Some malaria stuff, a recent bout with an illness I'd never heard of, broken bones, head injuries, busted intestines; things of that nature. It just all came back to bite me at once and I've been fighting with it for a few years now. Spend my mornings worshiping a toilet, try to eat, find out I'm only renting it; deep-throat some oxygen, and do my best to get things done.

A half hour of effort can cost me three days of uselessness, so I pick and choose what I do beyond work very carefully.

I got knocked down by an illness while recovering from the results of injuries, and had no strength to fight it, is all. I was already addled, and Rocky Mountain fever finished the job because I just had no defense.

Don't worry, I've learned my lesson. ?
 
jimlloyd40

jimlloyd40

Autocross Champion
Location
Phoenix
Car(s)
2018 SE DSG
dosjockey said:
Probably should point out that I mention it quite a bit because it's good for me to do so; especially on automotive forums where people might wonder why I don't do certain things. Context is important. I've historically been extremely secretive and private, and tried to hide everything about myself, especially weaknesses and other things like that.

Now I'm sort of trying to find the balance as far as sharing goes. It's new to me, nobody knows me here, and I'm trying to start out a little more open. If I'm more open, I can have more fun, attend events, and people can get to know me better. Might take me a while to learn where the line is appropriately drawn. Assume I'm like a kid who's for the first time learning when it's appropriate to share things.

Injuries and illnesses are the cause, primarily. I kind of leaned into travel and remote security over time, and you just plain get hurt doing that, though two concussions were from competition back when I'd willingly climb into a ring. Some malaria stuff, a recent bout with an illness I'd never heard of, broken bones, head injuries, busted intestines; things of that nature. It just all came back to bite me at once and I've been fighting with it for a few years now. Spend my mornings worshiping a toilet, try to eat, find out I'm only renting it; deep-throat some oxygen, and do my best to get things done.

A half hour of effort can cost me three days of uselessness, so I pick and choose what I do beyond work very carefully.

I got knocked down by an illness while recovering from the results of injuries, and had no strength to fight it, is all. I was already addled, and Rocky Mountain fever finished the job because I just had no defense.

Don't worry, I've learned my lesson. ?
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Holy crap. You've been through a lot. Good luck to you.
 
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dosjockey

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jimlloyd40 said:
Holy crap. You've been through a lot. Good luck to you.
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Thanks. Live and learn, and all that.

It's always good to remember that even if you survive something today, you may end up paying for it later. I knew I wasn't invincible, but as it turns out, that was only half the lesson. :)

This is why if I do pick up a wrench, it's only going to be for something I think is super fun, and only when I can.
 
anotero

anotero

Autocross Champion
Location
Hither and thither
Car(s)
Mk7 GTI
accidentaljosh said:
I stumbled upon this thread and I gotta say, it sounds like you've been through the wringer. But it's good that you're keeping a positive attitude and taking it as a learning experience.
Speaking of fun, have you thought about sprucing up your ride with some fancy fragrances? I'm talking about high-end designer scents that are sure to turn heads. Check out https://www.decantx.com/ - they've got a massive selection of luxury fragrances that are perfect for car enthusiasts like us.
I'm all about the Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille scent. It's got a rich, warm aroma that's perfect for chilly nights. And if you're into something a little more fresh and vibrant, the Creed Aventus fragrance is a total winner.
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Last time i sprayed Tom Ford on myself, my car smelled for quite some time. That shit is STRONG. Not for everybody.
 
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