Four Hours Late

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

I was had an appointment today with a guy I was going to do some farm business with... He's four hours late and says he's still on the way.

What would you do if somebody is four hours late?

 

[BingBong]

I was had an appointment today with a guy I was going to do some farm business with... He's four hours late and says he's still on the way.

What would you do if somebody is four hours late?

Cancel. You've lost half a working day waiting for the uffer, chances are you'll lose the other half before he tells you he isn't going to make it out of the whorehouse...

 

[Streeper541]

I haven't received a call in 15 minutes after the appointment, I give 15 more minutes for a grace period. I haven't shown up 30 minutes after our scheduled appointment time I'm gone.

Often, my time is not my own. Nevertheless, it's disrespectful. I can't fathom somebody being 4 hours behind schedule.

 

[Brad H]

Depends on the type of business. Is it crucial business?
If his being late shows anything, maybe some insight on how he does business. Might not be the right man to do business with.

Or could have been a fluke day and best person ever.

I waited 3 hours to see a doctor past my appt time once. Was a waste of my time. Next time I went to see him, I waited 30 mins past my apt time and left. Learned a lesson from a 3 hour wait.

 

[fireground_piper]

"Our appointment has concluded".

If you are going to be 4 hours late, you should have rescheduled about 3.5 hours ago at least.

 

[Briar Lee]

I was had an appointment today with a guy I was going to do some farm business with... He's four hours late and says he's still on the way.

What would you do if somebody is four hours late?

What better way to pass the time, than right here among old friends?

NEVER CANCEL FIRST!!!!

Canceling an appointment first is a private declaration of war.

Never, ever do it.

Be wise.

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

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[Sig]

Depending on what farm business you're talking about, this is typical.
As a lifetime farmer and cattleman, I cannot tell you how often meetings are delayed and parties are late.
The not calling you is an issue, especially after 4 hours.
Just a "for instance".....
A few years ago I was on my way to bring some calves to a sale. The sale lot was a 2 hour drive. I left 3 hours ahead, planning on SOMETHING going wrong.
On my way off of our property, I saw one of our cows trying to get up, and falling repeatedly. It turned into a life and death calving issue that needed immediate attention. The LAST thing on my mind was calling to say I was gonna be late.
Another time a guy I was meeting was a few hours late because his barn caught fire.
My point is, as you probably know, it's Murphys Law 24/7 on a farm.
On my way to my mom's funeral there was a stray dog attacking our chickens. Where were my farm dogs? Good question!
They showed up in time for me to get out of there quickly and cleanly. What happened to the stray dog? Who knows, but God bless his soul if my Kangals caught him.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Ok, someone leaves me waiting for 15 minutes without a call, I leave. The one who stays is the bitch in that business deal. If the other party wants your business after that, they can come see me at my place. Farm business or not.

Unless of course you are the party more in need of this trade... if so, you are the bitch in that deal.

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

Extra info:

It's an appointment to sell 50 roosters.

I'm just selling them to get 'em out of my way... The money aint that big.

Usually I only deal with people who are solid.

I'm like the Soup Nazi about my hens... You have to be or you'll spend all your time waiting and wasting time.

With the roosters it's always resellers... A greasy guild of po hustlers. It's pretty much always like this... Then when they do show up they insult the roosters and offer less money. It's hardcore, and I hate to even deal with it. Haha

Problem is, You've already caught the damned roosters... And those hillbilly hustlers know that.

I'm still temped to just go shut the gate and put the roosters back.

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

Ok, someone leaves me waiting for 15 minutes without a call, I leave. The one who stays is the bitch in that business deal. If the other party wants your business after that, they can come see me at my place. Farm business or not.

Unless of course you are the party more in need of this trade... if so, you are the bitch in that deal.

These are my thoughts exactly. Haha

 

[Servant King]

It's an appointment to sell 50 roosters.

So, what you're saying is you've been cockblocked...

...I'll just show myself out now...

 

[Briarcutter]

Extra info:

It's an appointment to sell 50 roosters.

I'm just selling them to get 'em out of my way... The money aint that big.

Usually I only deal with people who are solid.

I'm like the Soup Nazi about my hens... You have to be or you'll spend all your time waiting and wasting time.

With the roosters it's always resellers... A greasy guild of po hustlers. It's pretty much always like this... Then when they do show up they insult the roosters and offer less money. It's hardcore, and I hate to even deal with it. Haha

Problem is, You've already caught the damned roosters... And those hillbilly hustlers know that.

I'm still temped to just go shut the gate and put the roosters back.

Make sure you let us know this outcome!

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Tell them to catch their own cocks. Ha ha!

 

[warren]

Depends on the importance of the meeting, the anticipated results/benefits. In any case I would await an explanation before washing my hands of the association. If the prospective customer has established a "track record" of such behavior ... I'd blame myself for the trouble and move on, reminding myself not to reengage with that person.

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

Make sure you let us know this outcome!

After being about 5.5 hours late, he showed up and payed the price we had agreed on...

It's harder to be mad at people after you meet 'em... I'd fool with him again, but next time I'll know what to expect.

Those chickens are well on their way to their final resting place... Probably a taco.

They'll take a trip to the flea market first, I suspect.

 

[Briar Lee]

Extra info:

It's an appointment to sell 50 roosters.

I'm just selling them to get 'em out of my way... The money aint that big.

Usually I only deal with people who are solid.

I'm like the Soup Nazi about my hens... You have to be or you'll spend all your time waiting and wasting time.

With the roosters it's always resellers... A greasy guild of po hustlers. It's pretty much always like this... Then when they do show up they insult the roosters and offer less money. It's hardcore, and I hate to even deal with it. Haha

Problem is, You've already caught the damned roosters... And those hillbilly hustlers know that.

I'm still temped to just go shut the gate and put the roosters back.

I’d be damned suspicious of any body who wants fifty roosters!

He might be an undercover agent.

Whatever you do, tell him they aren’t fighters.

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[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

Tell them to catch their own cocks. Ha ha!

I used to do that... But my wife pointed out the liabity issues.

People around here are just waiting to sue you. Haha

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

I’d be damned suspicious of any body who wants fifty roosters!

He might be an undercover agent.

Whatever you do, tell him they aren’t fighters.

These are big chickens.

I don't have any games... Right now anyway.

 

[Briar Lee]

These are big chickens.

I don't have any games... Right now anyway.

In which case I’m wise to check the empty food crates behind ethnic restaurants my wife loves to eat at so much.