"Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part."

Fox Body · 03-03-2002, 02:21 AM

That is a quote that PKRWUD had in his sig a few weeks ago. MAN, I'm gonna have to adopt that policy as well. I know I'm gonna hurt some friends/family feelings, but I'm tired of the crap.

Over and over again people seem to just expect me to cater to their lack of planning and I'm just gonn have to stop being so nice.

This has nothing to do directly with you guys, just relieving a little pressure from around here. If it happens once or twice that is enough, but not 3 to 4 times/week. No. Screw that, I got enough things to worry about than to take one's irresponsibilities (whatever that is) upon myself as well-- that's simply disrespectful towards me. Now I understand if there is help needed from uncontrollable circumstances, if I'm able, I'm willing, but not over and over again if it's b/c of somebody's procrastinating crap.

"Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part!"-- fully adopted my Mr. Fox Body.

tireburner163 · 03-03-2002, 03:42 AM

I'll help people out if they're in a jamb, but I won't if they're just lazy.

I say good for you.

Mr 5 0 · 03-03-2002, 03:19 PM

I think PKRWUD was refering to business clients but of course this motto works in any situation, business or social. I've practiced it most of my life.

I've a few less 'friends' but also less hassles and my friends are real. We don't 'use' each other. Help each other? In a heartbeat...but never use each other.
That's friendship, in my book and it's always worked for me.

84LX89GT · 03-05-2002, 12:48 AM

I'm agree with you Fox Body....i actually figured out that it's alot easier to deal with your own problems than to deal with everyone else's (usually the reason people dish off their problems to other people is either because they lost control or they're unmotivated to resolve the situation).
If i have a close friend that i'm close to in a pinch i'll help them out in whatever way i can, but i have alot of acquaintances that i've left to "deal with it". I just give them the advice "if you deal with it now, you won't have to worry about it anymore. Face the music."

That is a good motto though, and i especially like how it applies to business situations because i'm usually REALLY organized.

Kevin Price · 03-05-2002, 09:31 AM

Yes, I like how this applies to business situations, I get these about 3-4 times a week. I wish I could actually give this line to some of my customers.

PKRWUD · 03-05-2002, 07:27 PM

Yes, it applies just about everywhere. It seemed to apply to my ex more than anyone else, but it's fairly universal.

Take care,
-Chris

Skyman · 03-05-2002, 08:52 PM

Unless the business customers are willing to pay for the emergency

Skyler

95mustanggt · 03-06-2002, 10:48 AM

Well I wish this saying was applicable 100% of the time. The only problem is when you are responsible for the "big picture", then no matter how bad someone else screws up, you have to fix it

03-03-2002, 02:21 AM	#1
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	"Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part." That is a quote that PKRWUD had in his sig a few weeks ago. MAN, I'm gonna have to adopt that policy as well. I know I'm gonna hurt some friends/family feelings, but I'm tired of the crap. Over and over again people seem to just expect me to cater to their lack of planning and I'm just gonn have to stop being so nice. This has nothing to do directly with you guys, just relieving a little pressure from around here. If it happens once or twice that is enough, but not 3 to 4 times/week. No. Screw that, I got enough things to worry about than to take one's irresponsibilities (whatever that is) upon myself as well-- that's simply disrespectful towards me. Now I understand if there is help needed from uncontrollable circumstances, if I'm able, I'm willing, but not over and over again if it's b/c of somebody's procrastinating crap. "Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part!"-- fully adopted my Mr. Fox Body. __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

03-03-2002, 03:42 AM	#2
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	I'll help people out if they're in a jamb, but I won't if they're just lazy. I say good for you. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

03-03-2002, 03:19 PM	#3
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Words to live by I think PKRWUD was refering to business clients but of course this motto works in any situation, business or social. I've practiced it most of my life. I've a few less 'friends' but also less hassles and my friends are real. We don't 'use' each other. Help each other? In a heartbeat...but never use each other. That's friendship, in my book and it's always worked for me.

03-05-2002, 12:48 AM	#4
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	I'm agree with you Fox Body....i actually figured out that it's alot easier to deal with your own problems than to deal with everyone else's (usually the reason people dish off their problems to other people is either because they lost control or they're unmotivated to resolve the situation). If i have a close friend that i'm close to in a pinch i'll help them out in whatever way i can, but i have alot of acquaintances that i've left to "deal with it". I just give them the advice "if you deal with it now, you won't have to worry about it anymore. Face the music." That is a good motto though, and i especially like how it applies to business situations because i'm usually REALLY organized. __________________ 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300-R 1980 Ford Thunderbird - 255 V8 ported heads, 5.0L ported stock headers, O.R. H-pipe and Flowmaster 2-chambers, dual roller timing chain hi-po Mack Truck hood emblem 1985 Mustang GT 5.0L T5, F-303, GT40p, headers, off-road h, flowmasters, MSD stuff, etc. Sold 02/06/04 1989 Mustang GT ET: 13.304@102.29 mph (5-24-03) Sold - 1998 Mustang Cobra coupe, 1/4 mile - street tires: 13.843@103.41 (bone stock)

03-05-2002, 09:31 AM	#5
Kevin Price Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Oxford, KS Posts: 935	Yes, I like how this applies to business situations, I get these about 3-4 times a week. I wish I could actually give this line to some of my customers. __________________ 2001 Mustang "Mach 1" SVO siamesed 351 stroked to 417ci,Yates heads, solid roller,Trans King glide. Best 1/4 ET 9.17 (ALL MOTOR) Best 1/4 MPH 147 My Car

03-05-2002, 07:27 PM	#6
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Yes, it applies just about everywhere. It seemed to apply to my ex more than anyone else, but it's fairly universal. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

03-05-2002, 08:52 PM	#7
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Unless the business customers are willing to pay for the emergency Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

03-06-2002, 10:48 AM	#8
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	Well I wish this saying was applicable 100% of the time. The only problem is when you are responsible for the "big picture", then no matter how bad someone else screws up, you have to fix it __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

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