I have a new pet peeve. What is yours?

[MeYatch]

I almost forgot one of my biggest pet peaves: foreigners buying used gear on ebay. For them 99% of full retail is a bargain. For me, its retarded.

[lonewolf]

Also, 4 ohm 2x10 bass cabs: What the hell is the point of a 2x10 bass cab that has an impedance of 4 ohms? If you're running a single 2x10 and you need a 4 ohm cab to max out the wattage of your head, then you need a more powerful head. Chances are that you're not going to be decimating buildings with a single 2x10, so what's the big deal with the 150 more watts you'd get out of the head? And if you're running your head down to 2 ohms just to be loud enough, maybe it's time for a new head. Get an 8 ohm cab, that way you can run another cab for any gig bigger than the local coffee shop.

One of my pet peeves is psychology majors trying to act like engineers.

roflmao

If the amp runs at 2 ohms (as many bass amps do), a 4 ohm 2x10 cab works great with a 4 ohm 15 (or 18 ) cab. Its all in how you do the math!

[Brian of the Clan Plush]

my pet peeve is not getting on Rockpage for 2 weeks, then having to spend 3 hours reading every post in a 6 page thread to be sure you don't repeat what someone else already said, only to realize when you go to post your pet peeve that you've forgotten your password to sign in.

...but my REAL pet peeve is that over 75% of state and local police budgets go toward traffic law enforcement, yet 80% of property crimes and nearly 40% of murders go unsolved.

[Mistress_DB]

hehehe retail stories from hell.

I worked as night manager for Mielnick's at 59th street for a year and a half. (the one across from the zoo)

You wouldn't believe the new cars that would come in from there. In the same breath their kids are all dressed like dirtbags.

we had this one woman who'd come in that everyone just hated with a passion. She'd tie you up at lottery for a good half hour (or more) verbally rattling off every number she wanted to play. Had a bad habit of walking in anywhere from 11pm to 10 min before we closed wanting $5 worth of chipped ham, $5 worth of bologna and $5 worth of yellow cheese. She knew the slicer was torn down and cleaned for the night prior to 10pm but took advantage of the fact she knew we weren't allowed to deny her request regardless of the time. She also loved to show up around 11pm wanting to cash in her lottery tickets (usually for $250 or more) when she knew all large amounts of money was locked away for the night then would get pissed if we wouldn't cash her tickets. She collected welfare for herself. Several of her kids were collecting SSI disability for ADD. The kids lived off the lunch meat she'd buy while she took the rest of the money to go to bingo and play the lottery.

A few years ago I seen her picture in the paper. She got busted for insurance fraud.

[bassist4life2004]

hehehe retail stories from hell.

I worked as night manager for Mielnick's at 59th street for a year and a half. (the one across from the zoo)

You wouldn't believe the new cars that would come in from there. In the same breath their kids are all dressed like dirtbags.

we had this one woman who'd come in that everyone just hated with a passion. She'd tie you up at lottery for a good half hour (or more) verbally rattling off every number she wanted to play. Had a bad habit of walking in anywhere from 11pm to 10 min before we closed wanting $5 worth of chipped ham, $5 worth of bologna and $5 worth of yellow cheese. She knew the slicer was torn down and cleaned for the night prior to 10pm but took advantage of the fact she knew we weren't allowed to deny her request regardless of the time. She also loved to show up around 11pm wanting to cash in her lottery tickets (usually for $250 or more) when she knew all large amounts of money was locked away for the night then would get pissed if we wouldn't cash her tickets. She collected welfare for herself. Several of her kids were collecting SSI disability for ADD. The kids lived off the lunch meat she'd buy while she took the rest of the money to go to bingo and play the lottery.

A few years ago I seen her picture in the paper. She got busted for insurance fraud.

Thats the only TRUE American success story ive heard in years.

[bassist_25]

Also, 4 ohm 2x10 bass cabs: What the hell is the point of a 2x10 bass cab that has an impedance of 4 ohms? If you're running a single 2x10 and you need a 4 ohm cab to max out the wattage of your head, then you need a more powerful head. Chances are that you're not going to be decimating buildings with a single 2x10, so what's the big deal with the 150 more watts you'd get out of the head? And if you're running your head down to 2 ohms just to be loud enough, maybe it's time for a new head. Get an 8 ohm cab, that way you can run another cab for any gig bigger than the local coffee shop.

One of my pet peeves is psychology majors trying to act like engineers.

roflmao

If the amp runs at 2 ohms (as many bass amps do), a 4 ohm 2x10 cab works great with a 4 ohm 15 (or 18 ) cab. Its all in how you do the math!

I still think that they're rather impractical in a world where many bass amps are stereo with the ability to be bridged.

[Blain]

...but my REAL pet peeve is that over 75% of state and local police budgets go toward traffic law enforcement, yet 80% of property crimes and nearly 40% of murders go unsolved.

You could throw every bit of police manpower toward solving properties crimes and still not raise the percentage solved. That's the nature of the crime. Let's say I decide to drive to Coalport and smash somebody's car windows or rob a Jeep. Nobody sees me do it, and I don't tell anybody. That's a crime that will never be solved, unless I get stupid(er).

[rreihart]

...but my REAL pet peeve is that over 75% of state and local police budgets go toward traffic law enforcement, yet 80% of property crimes and nearly 40% of murders go unsolved.

You could throw every bit of police manpower toward solving properties crimes and still not raise the percentage solved. That's the nature of the crime. Let's say I decide to drive to Coalport and smash somebody's car windows or rob a Jeep. Nobody sees me do it, and I don't tell anybody. That's a crime that will never be solved, unless I get stupid(er).

You just told us that you did it!

[DirtySanchez]

I've noticed that a froggy 98 bumpersticker takes 100 horsepower
from your vehicle because every car I see them on is doing at least 10 mph less than the speed limit.

[MeYatch]

I've noticed that a froggy 98 bumpersticker takes 100 horsepower
from your vehicle because every car I see them on is doing at least 10 mph less than the speed limit.

damn, I've said almost exactly the same thing.

wearing one of those hats with the plastic mesh in the back is also minus 100 horsepower. if its a little old man in said hat, he may as well be parked.

[mjb]

when my wife just chucks my jeans in the washing machine with out checking my pockets and washes my weed. i hate that.

[DirtySanchez]

About every two weeks I leave a ten dollar bill in my pants pocket.
That ensures my wife will always want to do the laundry.
Yes I truly am a lazy bastard, but hey it works.

[Mistress_DB]

Another Mielnick's story...

We had a woman who used to come with a toddler named Marcus. Marcus was usually barefoot and in a filthy diaper. Mom would let Marcus run through the store doing as he pleased. He'd go down the toy aisle, and if he seen anything he wanted, he'd proceed to open the packages right there screaming and demanding for his mother to buy the item for him. On the occasion she'd refuse to buy the toy, she'd ask us to just take it and put it under the counter usually resulting in one major tantrum being thrown by Marcus. One afternoon, Marcus is pitching his usual tantrum demanding a toy truck he put on the counter. Mom says no and he goes into full tantrum mode screaming and swearing. Then he decides he wants a lolly pop off the wooden tree we had sitting on the counter. Mom says no so he grabs the tree and just pitches it across the floor. Lolly pop's are rolling everywhere in front of the counter so I looked at the girl who was working with me and told her to ring mom up while I went out to clean up the mess. I go around the counter to start cleaning up so nobody would come in and fall over rolling lolly pops. Marcus walks up to me and just flat out demands that I give him one. I calmly look at him and remind him his mother said no. He gets this look on his face and flat out says " I SAID GIVE ME" Now my patience is wearing very thin. Had I ever acted or spoken to my mother in a store like that I'd had to checked the floor to see how many teeth I had missing. The entire time mom is standing there doing jack shit. I pretty much gave the kid the I don't think so remark and we get them out of the store. Called the boss later that night to report the incident and tell her I really didn't want him in the store if his mother had no intentions of controlling him. I can only imagine the hellion that kid is today.

[Mr Positive Attitude]

I didn't realize the rockpage community was so easily upset. Its good to get these stressors out in the open and talk about them. I hope that it helps everyone to deal with them.


If you ever find yourself unable to cope with a stressfull situation, here are a few tips:

• Breathe deeply, from your diaphragm; breathing from your chest won't relax you. Picture your breath coming up from your "gut."
  
  Slowly repeat a calm word or phrase such as "relax," "take it easy." Repeat it to yourself while breathing deeply.
  
  Use imagery; visualize a relaxing experience, from either your memory or your imagination.
  
  Nonstrenuous, slow yoga-like exercises can relax your muscles and make you feel much calmer.

Here is a more in depth link:
controlling anger, before it controls you

I hope everyone remains on top of your stress.

[Drum-Wolf]

Another pet peeve of mine is those certain bar owners & club managers that can't seem to find it in their heart (I mean wallet) to give a band member a free fountain soda or even (how dare I?) a can of soda. Why not a draft beer? I can usually make one can of soda last the whole gig. It's not that I'm too cheap to pay for a drink, I'm just looking at it from principle. I'm not there as a customer. I'm a employee/sub-contractor. I appreciate my "employee discount". Hey, I know times are tough & if I know that I'm going to be charged an unreasonable price for something to drink I'll just bring in my own(discreetly of course) & later ask for a glass of ice. This "give the band member a free drink" thing goes way back & has been discontinued by many establishments due to abuse of the privilege. I understand that many other places never had this policy for us to be thankful for & appreciate to begin with. However, like I said before, I'm not a cheap bastard. I've occasionally slipped a buc to the bartender for their tip jar, but only if she's pretty.

[rreihart]

I didn't realize the rockpage community was so easily upset. Its good to get these stressors out in the open and talk about them. I hope that it helps everyone to deal with them.


If you ever find yourself unable to cope with a stressfull situation, here are a few tips:

• Breathe deeply, from your diaphragm; breathing from your chest won't relax you. Picture your breath coming up from your "gut."
  
  Slowly repeat a calm word or phrase such as "relax," "take it easy." Repeat it to yourself while breathing deeply.
  
  Use imagery; visualize a relaxing experience, from either your memory or your imagination.
  
  Nonstrenuous, slow yoga-like exercises can relax your muscles and make you feel much calmer.

Here is a more in depth link:
controlling anger, before it controls you

I hope everyone remains on top of your stress.

Oh it isn't an anger or stress management problem, I just have a low tolerance for stupidity.

[bfoust]

Who still uses a check?

My parents do at the grocery store. We usually spend about $130 and it's easier that way.

[Mistress_DB]

I think the issue with the checks is this... The majority of the major stores all offer an automatic check writing system where the register will fill the check out for you (all you have to do is sign it). Those that choose to write a check the old fashioned way have an extremely bad habit of waiting till the entire order is rung up before they start filling the check out. If they'd fill out everything but the total of the sale during the ring up and have their drivers license handy, it just makes things go that much more smoothly and quickly for the ppl who are waiting in line behind them. A little consideration for your fellow shoppers can go a long way.

[RobTheDrummer]

I didn't realize the rockpage community was so easily upset. Its good to get these stressors out in the open and talk about them. I hope that it helps everyone to deal with them.


If you ever find yourself unable to cope with a stressfull situation, here are a few tips:

• Breathe deeply, from your diaphragm; breathing from your chest won't relax you. Picture your breath coming up from your "gut."
  
  Slowly repeat a calm word or phrase such as "relax," "take it easy." Repeat it to yourself while breathing deeply.
  
  Use imagery; visualize a relaxing experience, from either your memory or your imagination.
  
  Nonstrenuous, slow yoga-like exercises can relax your muscles and make you feel much calmer.

Here is a more in depth link:
controlling anger, before it controls you

I hope everyone remains on top of your stress.

Hey! Go FAAAAACKKK yourself. A pet peeve of mine are all these retards being stupid characters on here. Except for Capt. Grammar that is!

[witchhunt]

The more I read RP, the less I read RP. There's just way too many assholes popping up on a regular basis. Sorry Grammar, this includes you.

[Bag]

I've noticed that a froggy 98 bumpersticker takes 100 horsepower
from your vehicle because every car I see them on is doing at least 10 mph less than the speed limit.

I've been saying the exact same thing for years!

[drums=life]

The more I read RP, the less I read RP. There's just way too many assholes popping up on a regular basis. Sorry Grammar, this includes you.

I agree 100 %

[bassist4life2004]

yea, the Characters are getting on my nerves. Captain Grammar is ok, but the rest of them suck. lol

[Brian of the Clan Plush]

when my wife just chucks my jeans in the washing machine with out checking my pockets and washes my weed. i hate that.

I can't tell you how many times my wife has washed the check from the previous night's gig while I'm sleeping one off. The weed would be cheaper.

[Mr Positive Attitude]

My goal is merely to improve intrarockpage relations, not to upset anyone. If I've offended anyone, I'm truly sorry. However, I remain optomistic in my mission to improve communication and relations on this website.
I'd like to take this opportunity to reccomend one of my favorite books in the hopes that there will come a time when my services are no longer necesary.

Cheerfully Your's,
Mr. Positive Attitude