I am so wanting to meet up with you in Bryan, Moe. Great excuse for a ride up, and heck - I live right on Hwy 290, and it's little more than an hour's ride there. My brother lives in College Station (Hambone, here on the forum)and I am calling him tonight to tell him what a DEAL he missed out on on that America.
I am one of 10 Service Consultants (it was 10 until one quit last week), and another had a knee replaced last Friday so he is out for another week. We are real short handed at the shop, and the phone just rings incessantly. I could use a "sick day", but would rather do that when I know everyone else would be there....it is bad enough on my customers when I take a legitimate day off, but to do something like this knowing how short-handed we are, would be a real disservice to a lot of people, and I LIKE MY CUSTOMERS - THEY ARE MY FRIENDS, TOO!
I am more concerned about their well being than I am my co-workers, or those whose pockets I line by working for them there. The dealership is a refuge to so many, and I am their lifeline. Lots of little old ladies, widowers, and retirees - not to mention the spoiled soccer moms who just can't live with the broken DVD player in the headrest of their luxury utility vehicle and the crying kid in the back seat.
Now that is a TRUE emergency, my friend. (You ought to hear them whine about that crap.)
I know I can't make it - but what a bummer missing the opportunity.
Ride safe, and I hope this crazy weather cooperates with you. Raining again this afternoon......and lots more in the forecast.
