SinatraSinger Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 I had a person who restores decks come to give me a quote this morning and his name was Josh Allen. I of course busted his chops about that and he replied that he was Josh Sr. and the other was Josh Jr. I chuckled but then he hit me with this little tid bit, this guy is a Dolphin fan. A freaking Dolphin fan. I asked him if he really wanted the job. I had a mind not to. I like his price, he was very professional, reviews are great but he is a Dolphins fan. I decided to give him the job when I remembered that it is no longer the 70's or early 80's and the Dolphins are no loner our real rivals. For the last 20 years it has been the Pats, but I now think it is becoming the Jets, just my .02 So what would you have done? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospector Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Hire him, and play the shout song on blast the entire time he’s working 5 1 28 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 15 minutes ago, SinatraSinger said: I had a person who restores decks come to give me a quote this morning and his name was Josh Allen. I of course busted his chops about that and he replied that he was Josh Sr. and the other was Josh Jr. I chuckled but then he hit me with this little tid bit, this guy is a Dolphin fan. A freaking Dolphin fan. I asked him if he really wanted the job. I had a mind not to. I like his price, he was very professional, reviews are great but he is a Dolphins fan. I decided to give him the job when I remembered that it is no longer the 70's or early 80's and the Dolphins are no loner our real rivals. For the last 20 years it has been the Pats, but I now think it is becoming the Jets, just my .02 So what would you have done? Not act like such a jerk? 11 3 1 7 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 You almost didn’t hire a guy who was great for the job because he is a phins fan? 2 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Hooks Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 7 minutes ago, teef said: You almost didn’t hire a guy who was great for the job because he is a phins fan? Is that bad? I left a girl at the alter because I found out she was a fan of the team that always faced the globetrotters in the 70’s. They were America’s team! The ball was a flag for crying out loud! 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Hired him and not paid him is what i would have done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your Brown Eye Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 A true Bills fan would have shown him the door....I'm questioning your loyalty as we speak 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phypon Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Unless you are physically unable to, work on the deck yourself. It's a deck, not building a skyscraper here. 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmur66 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 I’d make sure he got to see a bBills logo the entire time he was working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dablitzkrieg Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 52 minutes ago, SinatraSinger said: So what would you have done? I would have immediately ran to the message board and posted this 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maynard Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 (edited) I had a guy over who was fixing my elliptical last week. He saw my Bills stuff hanging around and quietly said he was a Patsies fan. Every time I walked by the room he was working in I’d yell Go Bills! Must have done it a dozen times. Btw, he had to work under a huge Bills Mafia flag I have hanging on the wall. Edited June 3, 2023 by Maynard 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Hooks Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 (edited) 15 minutes ago, phypon said: Unless you are physically unable to, work on the deck yourself. It's a deck, not building a skyscraper here. Nah. I couldn’t disagree more with this. Obviously, if you can’t afford to get someone to do it. Then yeah, definitely get in there. But you get a professional to make sure it’s done right, and you’re giving someone some work. I don’t even paint my own deck. Edited June 3, 2023 by Bobby Hooks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringMetheHeadofLeonLett Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 28 minutes ago, Bobby Hooks said: Is that bad? I left a girl at the alter because I found out she was a fan of the team that always faced the globetrotters in the 70’s. They were America’s team! The ball was a flag for crying out loud! 'And you, sir. Do you take this despicable creature, who cheers against Meadowlark Lemon, the Glorious Globetrotters, Rocky Balboa, apple pie à la mode, Suzie Chapstick, John, Ponch, Tattoo and Captain Steubing... and for whom my lust has no bounds, to be your lawfully wedded wife?' Something like that?? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl2526 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 I would never allow my Bills fandom to affect relationships with persons who are not fans or even fans of arch rivals. Nor would I allow it to affect decisions I make about people I hire for services or places I go to shop. You made the right decision as far as I'm concerned. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinatraSinger Posted June 3, 2023 Author Share Posted June 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Prospector said: Hire him, and play the shout song on blast the entire time he’s working I love this idea 1 hour ago, teef said: You almost didn’t hire a guy who was great for the job because he is a phins fan? Let's just say it was a fleeting moment 1 hour ago, John from Riverside said: Not act like such a jerk? Was the milk for your cereal sour this morning? 32 minutes ago, Bobby Hooks said: Nah. I couldn’t disagree more with this. Obviously, if you can’t afford to get someone to do it. Then yeah, definitely get in there. But you get a professional to make sure it’s done right, and you’re giving someone some work. I don’t even paint my own deck. I'm with you Bobby Hooks. Certainly I could do it myself, but why? I'm not rich but I can afford to have someone else do my deck and make sure it is done right. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 LAMP!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan2313 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 58 minutes ago, phypon said: Unless you are physically unable to, work on the deck yourself. It's a deck, not building a skyscraper here. Lol, what? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, teef said: You almost didn’t hire a guy who was great for the job because he is a phins fan? Makes perfect sense to me. I almost threw out an insulated Yeti that is perfect for my morning coffee, AND a present from my daughter to boot, because it is that exact color of Dolphins aqua. I decided the cachet of my daughter spending her (at the time) scarce and hard-earned money on a gift, far outweighed the unfortunate color, so I kept it, but I had to think about it. But then, I've been a fan from the mid-60s and can well remember 20 consecutive straight losses through the '70s Edited June 3, 2023 by Beck Water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadlox Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 So Josh Allen is not at OTAs? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBF81 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Prospector said: Hire him, and play the shout song on blast the entire time he’s working Or hire him and make him wear an Allen jersey while he does the work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, phypon said: Unless you are physically unable to, work on the deck yourself. It's a deck, not building a skyscraper here. LOL Wat? Some people enjoy doing projects, like building a deck or painting it. Some people don't enjoy it, but they enjoy saving money with DIY they can then spend on other things, be it necessities or gifts or vacations But if you have enough money to meet your needs and wants, and you don't enjoy stuff like building a deck, why would you do it if you can afford to hire someone? Let another man eat, and spend your time doing something you do enjoy. Life's uncertain, and too short to pinch every penny and spend time doing stuff you don't enjoy outside work if you have alternatives. Edited June 3, 2023 by Beck Water 3 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBF81 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 1 hour ago, SinatraSinger said: So what would you have done? After it's completed, invite a Fins fan over to walk all around the deck first checking for loose boards. Kind of like a food tester. 1 minute ago, Beck Water said: LOL Wat? Some people enjoy doing projects, like building a deck or painting it. Some people don't enjoy it, but they enjoy saving money with DIY they can then spend on other things, be it necessities or gifts or vacations But if you have enough money to meet your needs and wants, and you don't enjoy it, why would you do it if you can afford to hire someone? Let another man eat, and spend your time doing something you do enjoy. Life's uncertain, and too short to pinch every penny and spend time doing stuff you don't enjoy outside work if you have alternatives. Indeed. And where I live, finding quality workmanship is even more difficult, so while I do enjoy doing those things myself, it's also nice to know that the job got properly done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 1 hour ago, SinatraSinger said: I had a person who restores decks come to give me a quote this morning and his name was Josh Allen. I of course busted his chops about that and he replied that he was Josh Sr. and the other was Josh Jr. I chuckled but then he hit me with this little tid bit, this guy is a Dolphin fan. A freaking Dolphin fan. I asked him if he really wanted the job. I had a mind not to. I like his price, he was very professional, reviews are great but he is a Dolphins fan. I decided to give him the job when I remembered that it is no longer the 70's or early 80's and the Dolphins are no loner our real rivals. For the last 20 years it has been the Pats, but I now think it is becoming the Jets, just my .02 So what would you have done? What if he'd have been wearing a Chiefs hat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Who Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 6 minutes ago, Beck Water said: Makes perfect sense to me. I almost threw out an insulated Yeti that is perfect for my morning coffee, AND a present from my daughter to boot, because it is that exact color of Dolphins aqua. I decided the cachet of my daughter spending her (at the time) scarce and hard-earned money on a gift, far outweighed the unfortunate color, so I kept it, but I had to think about it. But then, I've been a fan from the mid-60s and can well remember 20 consecutive straight losses through the '70s Any fan who lived through that wretched decade carries an enduring antipathy for the Phins. Don Shula was the complete opposite to Belichick, but he was on the competition committee and I still think they got beneficial calls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 1 hour ago, SinatraSinger said: I had a person who restores decks come to give me a quote this morning and his name was Josh Allen. I of course busted his chops about that and he replied that he was Josh Sr. and the other was Josh Jr. I chuckled but then he hit me with this little tid bit, this guy is a Dolphin fan. A freaking Dolphin fan. I asked him if he really wanted the job. I had a mind not to. I like his price, he was very professional, reviews are great but he is a Dolphins fan. I decided to give him the job when I remembered that it is no longer the 70's or early 80's and the Dolphins are no loner our real rivals. For the last 20 years it has been the Pats, but I now think it is becoming the Jets, just my .02 So what would you have done? Shoulda kicked him right square in the nut sack…, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 1 hour ago, aristocrat said: Hired him and not paid him is what i would have done Why does this not surprise me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 You should have made him jump through a table in order to secure the job. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 1 hour ago, bmur66 said: I’d make sure he got to see a bBills logo the entire time he was working. I would’ve offered him a beer and put it on the Buffalo Bills coaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 (edited) Haven't read the OP or the thread, but... Based solely on the thread title, this thing could go in SO many different directions. As a creative writing prompt, it's hard to beat "someone came to look at my deck this morning and a funny thing happened...". I'm gonna choose to NOT read it, actually. The reality can't possibly be better than what I'm imagining. Edited June 3, 2023 by Logic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, Logic said: Haven't read the OP or the thread, but... Based solely on the thread title, this thing could go in SO many different directions. As a creative writing prompt, it's hard to beat "someone came to look at my deck this morning and a funny thing happened...". I'm gonna choose to NOT read it, actually. The reality can't possibly be better than what I'm imagining. Dear The Stadium Wall forum... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 53 minutes ago, Bobby Hooks said: Nah. I couldn’t disagree more with this. Obviously, if you can’t afford to get someone to do it. Then yeah, definitely get in there. But you get a professional to make sure it’s done right, and you’re giving someone some work. I don’t even paint my own deck. I like the "giving someone some work" aspect. Our personal problem with hiring people, is the Sebastian the Crab aspect: "if you want it done right, you have to do it yourself". We try to find contractors or companies with good reviews or who have done good recent work for people we know, but it's still been a mixed bag. If there were a magic wand I could wave to ensure that the company or contractor we hire would do a competent professional job with no hassles, we'd probably hire more and do less. Part of the problem is that we're both engineers and have a lot of construction/remodeling hands-on experience and we read up to fill in the gaps, so we can really tell when something is not being done correctly. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 I’ll admit I definitely would get a little skeptical of someone’s character if they like the Chiefs now per say. I might question how loyal the person is. But yeah that sounds silly to not hire someone just because they like the Dolphins. Assuming they are a good fit otherwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irv Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 40 minutes ago, Beck Water said: Makes perfect sense to me. I almost threw out an insulated Yeti that is perfect for my morning coffee, AND a present from my daughter to boot, because it is that exact color of Dolphins aqua. I decided the cachet of my daughter spending her (at the time) scarce and hard-earned money on a gift, far outweighed the unfortunate color, so I kept it, but I had to think about it. But then, I've been a fan from the mid-60s and can well remember 20 consecutive straight losses through the '70s Take it somewhere and say you lost it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Josh Allen and he’s a Dolphins fan? Seriously?? Next I suppose you’re going to tell me Josh Allen plays for…..I dunno…the Jaguars or something. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoudyBills Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Bobby Hooks said: Nah. I couldn’t disagree more with this. Obviously, if you can’t afford to get someone to do it. Then yeah, definitely get in there. But you get a professional to make sure it’s done right, and you’re giving someone some work. I don’t even paint my own deck. Who in their right mind would paint a deck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Just now, CoudyBills said: Who in their right mind would paint a deck? I’ve painted a deck, and I’m not in my right mind, so you may be onto something there….. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PonyBoy Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 🙄 99 days until opening day, can't come soon enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Bobby Hooks said: Is that bad? I left a girl at the alter because I found out she was a fan of the team that always faced the globetrotters in the 70’s. They were America’s team! The ball was a flag for crying out loud! Those Washington Generals had a rabid fanbase, for sure! I can relate to their pain after experiencing our drought. 1 hour ago, Maynard said: I had a guy over who was fixing my elliptical last week. He saw my Bills stuff hanging around and quietly said he was a Patsies fan. Every time I walked by the room he was working in I’d yell Go Bills! Must have done it a dozen times. Btw, he had to work under a huge Bills Mafia flag I have hanging on the wall. I had a neighbors over to design a new kitchen for us. He’s actually quite famous architect and does huge jobs all over the world, but my wife didn’t realize this was like asking Rembrandt to paint your bathroom. He lives up the street and was too polite to say no. When he saw my Bills stuff in the house he explained that his wife was going for a beach vacation with friends. He’s not a beach kinda guy so he was taking a different trip. He was going to Buffalo on an “architectural vacation” to see all the cool old stuff there. He sent us multiple pics of wings, pizza and beer. He fit right in with WNY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Don Otreply said: Shoulda kicked him right square in the nut sack…, Shoulda decked him. Hey-ooooooo! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 So do you now have a deck where you are cool and comfortable, but your guests sit across from you in the scorching sun and get heat stroke? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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