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Just as a heads up - I am going to let Dave handle talking to the local greyhound folks and presumably he can charm them into accepting that this is in fact his package. I will keep following up with their baggage tracking folks and update the thread and Dave when I hear anything. I will save going to the SLC baggage folks and pressuring them in person for if Dave runs into trouble in oglalla or if they can't seem to find his bike. I figure give them a couple of days to come up with it, right? Though this may be giving greyhound entirely too much credit.
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Sep 7, 2017 14:43
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I'm sure the more poo poo they catch from all angles, the more likely that Dave gets the bike. The more the merrier.
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Sep 7, 2017 17:06
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Hypnolobster posted:I'm sure the more poo poo they catch from all angles, the more likely that Dave gets the bike. The more the merrier. Or because they're a company that actively hates their customers, the more poo poo they catch from all angles, the more they double down on their "policy." I'd let Dave do what he can on his own at this point, and unless he directly asks someone for help, I'd not actively do anything.
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Sep 7, 2017 19:14
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Nothing you do will matter the people you can call are not the people that could load a box on a bus. The internet is full of sob stories about greyhound losing everyshit. Elephanthead fucked around with this message at 19:23 on Sep 7, 2017 |
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Sep 7, 2017 19:19
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Yu-Gi-Ho! posted:Honest question, did you work for them when they were still CDMA, or after T-Mobile took over? CDMA, I know it's a bit dated knowledge wise, but I haven't kept up with their news since my departure; the job was enough of a nightmare to drink the memories away for awhile lol
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Sep 7, 2017 20:06
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shortspecialbus posted:Or because they're a company that actively hates their customers, the more poo poo they catch from all angles, the more they double down on their "policy." Elephanthead posted:Nothing you do will matter the people you can call are not the people that could load a box on a bus. Yep. Thread title again. Unless lightning strikes (I'm still hoping), it'll be a $250 payout. $1000 coverage was only $8... The rollercoaster of this thread is intense.
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Sep 7, 2017 20:30
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Sep 7, 2017 20:33
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This may sound loving ridiculous but: can we get the man an Uber?
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Sep 7, 2017 20:35
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Leperflesh posted:This may sound loving ridiculous but: can we get the man an Uber? I tried to look for Lyft and Uber the first night to get him the 50 miles and there is nothing there, I wish, I have a $50 Lyft credit
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Sep 7, 2017 20:37
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Apparently there's a company starting operations in Nebraska called Liberty: http://libertymobilitynow.com/nebraska/ but they're just starting up, not sure they can help yet. Maybe a good old fashioned taxi?
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Sep 7, 2017 20:38
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 Leperflesh posted:Maybe a good old fashioned taxi? Or flip the script and call the police for help.
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Sep 7, 2017 20:38
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Tell dave to call one of the warmshowers people I linked ffs. Explain his bike got lost by greyhound, and he needs to get to ogalla or whatever to get it. Everyone who says "sag" will pick people up of they're able. Or gently caress, take a goddamn greyhound.
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Sep 7, 2017 20:41
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I can go $50 to wherever let me know.
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Sep 7, 2017 20:43
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Dave is laying by I-30 halfway between Paxton and Roscoe. NM can you contact anyone on the bike site? I honestly don't know what to do right now. If he can get to Oga I can get him a room and at least he will be by a Greyhound station. Anyone have any ideas? 14 has hit the wall he is about giving up.
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Sep 7, 2017 20:44
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North Platte is the nearest taxi. At this point the cops are probably the better option. They will get him somewhere. E & M Yellow Cab Co 517 N Bailey Ave North Platte, NE 69101-4151 (308) 532-2345 Really should have gotten Greyhound to give him a free ticket from North Platte to where the gently caress the bike is. Has Greyhound found the bike?
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Sep 7, 2017 20:57
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Elephanthead posted:Really should have gotten Greyhound to It is an ordeal just getting greyhound to answer a phone, nevermind the absurd notion that they would ever do something for someone for free.
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Sep 7, 2017 21:00
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drat, dude. I really wish I had any better suggestions than Uber, taxi, emergency services if you are literally unable to walk. Post below is a long shot unless biker people are the absolute best (might very well be) but what's the worst that could happen? I can't log in and see who you're referencing without an account but hope Daves internet reception is well enough there to trynm posted:Tell dave to call one of the warmshowers people I linked ffs.
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Sep 7, 2017 21:26
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Is there a local newspaper/tv station we could contact as a possible human interest story? "Good-hearted guy from Seattle down on his luck trying for a new start in Valentine, gets crossed up by Greyhound" would perhaps give someone in the area a chance to be a hero.
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Sep 7, 2017 21:27
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I dunno if it's passed the point of no return for him, but if he can get back to Platte we can totally get him a bus to La-la land, or whereever he needs to go. I'm not sure what other options there are, there's not much else in Nebraska.
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Sep 7, 2017 21:28
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UPDATE: 14 is getting a ride to Oga from the Highway Patrol (as a free man, or so I assume) I will look into getting him a hotel room tonight, though I think they are more pricey here than in the other two towns. Anyone have a plan or any suggestions on what we do after that?
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Sep 7, 2017 21:31
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Hitchhiking is illegal, walking on highways is illegal, bringing Dave to cops' attention seems like a bad idea in general e: welp
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Sep 7, 2017 21:33
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He needs to check in at the "Greyhound station" and fill out a claim form for his lost luggage, and formally request that it be sent to him there. Unless he is immediately going home (is there a home?) in which case he should try to have it sent there. If we want to continue the adventure (and if he's willing), we need to decide how many days we're willing to wait for his bike. The cost of three day's hotel probably well exceeds the cost of a taxi ride all the way to Valentine, but I assume there's more than just a bike in the box, he had camping gear and stuff too, right? If there's a budget between the lot of us, we should spend it the most wise way. Several nights in Ogallala might not be that... but if the result is restoration of a $1200 bike, and any other option isn't that, then staying in Ogallala makes the most financial sense. It's a gamble no matter what, though, and 14" should have the final say. e. walking on freeways is illegal ("restricted access") you can walk down a rural highway.
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Sep 7, 2017 21:36
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As far as I know, there is no home in Seattle to return to. Sept. 1 was like his last day on his rent assistance/lease or whatever, and that's why he wanted out. And yes, the majority of his supplies were in the boxes that were lost. I mean, I think most of it can be replaced, but its his call on what he wants to do. I would hope that the case is the boxes were simply loaded onto another bus, and they're just making things difficult now because greyhound doesn't give a gently caress. If that's the case, the boxes may already be there. Like when they lost my toolbox on the way back from Nebraska, it ended up a few days behind me. I got in on Friday night, and got it back Sunday morning, so best case it may just be a day or two. I guess worst case, we're gonna have to source him some new gear at least. But it's ultimately up to him as to what he wants to do. Although if he has a Highway Patrolman with him maybe that can get some stuff done?
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Sep 7, 2017 21:41
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Fwiw, rural cops giving people rides on the side of the road is pretty common. I think I've hitched 2 cop rides myself. In any event, if he's not getting ogallala this way, let me know and I'll contact the person. If he is there, I recommend dave reach out to them (this is better done by him, ws doesn't really work well in a friend of a friend system) and they might let him camp on thier lawn for a few days or something.
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Sep 7, 2017 21:47
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So next stop is the Fat Dog bus station. Thanks Nebraska highway patrol.
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Sep 7, 2017 21:49
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Well 14 is now telling me of some wild Datura he has found and I am asking him kindly not to experiment with crazy psychoactive drugs he found on the side of the road
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Sep 7, 2017 21:52
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nm posted:Fwiw, rural cops giving people rides on the side of the road is pretty common. I think I've hitched 2 cop rides myself. he is en route to Oga, I have a line on a hotel tonight if it works out, and then if he needs to be in town a few days it would be a great help if he could reach out to those contacts
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Sep 7, 2017 21:53
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everdave posted:Well 14 is now telling me of some wild Datura he has found and I am asking him kindly not to experiment with crazy psychoactive drugs he found on the side of the road Where's your spirit of adventure man?
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Sep 7, 2017 21:59
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ExplodingSims posted:Where's your spirit of adventure man? If he's looking for spirits the datura is probably the best bet.
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Sep 7, 2017 22:11
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14 is in Oga I will probably get him a room at the Travelodge tonight to let him rest and clean up, hopefully we can come up with a plan for beyond tomorrow... Anyone who can help (and I don't mean just money, I mean planning and contacting people and greyhound and coordinating) please get in touch he is safe for now and heading to the hotel to see if I can get him a room
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Sep 7, 2017 22:13
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ExplodingSims posted:I would hope that the case is the boxes were simply loaded onto another bus, and they're just making things difficult now because greyhound doesn't give a gently caress. If that's the case, the boxes may already be there. Yeah I think this is still a decently high probability outcome, and worth at least looking at. I didn't know about the hip pain, is that something that doesn't prevent long-distance biking? nm posted:If he is there, I recommend dave reach out to them (this is better done by him, ws doesn't really work well in a friend of a friend system) and they might let him camp on thier lawn for a few days or something. I don't think camping is an option until Dave gets his boxes that include his camping poo poo, right?
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Sep 7, 2017 22:34
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Biking is easier on the leg joints than hiking so at least riding will be better than walking
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Sep 7, 2017 22:52
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Bike and supplies are not at Oga "station" and they have no idea about it. They said they can call him if it shows up. He said he can get on a bus tonight at 10:15 (going where I don't know) or I offered to get him a hotel room tonight. He's going to Walmart to get something to eat
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Sep 7, 2017 22:54
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No theyll ask the bus driver tonight if hes seen any boxes but they said yhe best they can do is call me
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Sep 7, 2017 22:56
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Jesus, it's getting where I'm afraid to check the thread for fear of new poo poo hitting a different fan.
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Sep 7, 2017 22:57
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Ps didnt die lol
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Sep 7, 2017 22:58
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Did you get a selfie with the cop e. If I recall right, there's been a formal request to have your poo poo sent to Ogallala, right? I mean, you guys have some good reason to believe that's definitely happened, and your box is not gonna just sit at salt lake city forever? I remember there being something about you having to fill out a form in person.
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Sep 7, 2017 22:59
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They assured me over the phone that "Every greyhound station and driver in the nation is looking for it" which I assume means every greyhound station and driver got an email update and rolled their eyes and continued jerking themselves off or whatever it is they do under the counter instead of doing their job.
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Sep 7, 2017 22:59
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Dave, give things a day or two to settle out before you take off anywhere else. Things keep changing so fast nobody knows wtf is going on.
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Sep 7, 2017 23:00
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