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Re: OT - Unexplainable mysteries of the Universe ... Explained!

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Originally posted by Krsqk:
AAA, at least, just calls someone to come fix your problem/tow your vehicle. If they're not there in ~30 minutes, you can call someone else, and AAA will foot that bill instead. At least, that's how the premium plan works.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Does that work just if you are locked out or for all towing problems?

For example, by a coincidence, I had a flat tire this morning. I called CAA and they towed my car to the garage to have the tire repaired.

It is just the standard plan and we are entitled to 3 "visits" per year by a CAA towtruck with no charge. They have their own fleet of trucks.

It is a bit different in towns where I believe they have an arrangement with one or more owners of towtrucks to do the towing.

Since I have never used up my 3 visits in all the years I have had CAA membership, it was just more convenient for me to have it towed, rather than change the tire and then go to the garage.

Re: OT - Unexplainable mysteries of the Universe ... Explained!

Well, we get 8 calls per year. I guess they might have their own trucks, but every time we've used it, it's been someone local who's come. I assume they have arrangements made with several garages/towing companies/etc in town.

Re: OT - Unexplainable mysteries of the Universe ... Explained!

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Well, may be. But few years back when I was in Austin and call AAA for flat tire they send tow truck to San Antonio. Yes, I do have some accent but I never though it is THAT thick ! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...s/rolleyes.gif

Re: OT - Unexplainable mysteries of the Universe ... Explained!

Just setting the stage for a little Kamogery...
(Yes Kamog, you have been verbed.)
***

Pick-up lines heard round the world and what you could say back to them.

I know how to please a woman.
Then please leave me alone.

I want to give myself to you.
Sorry, I don't accept cheap gifts.

May I see you pretty soon?
Don't you think I'm pretty now?

Your hair color is fabulous.
Thank you. It's on aisle three at the corner drug store.

You look like a dream.
Go back to sleep.

I can tell that you want me.
Yes, I want you to leave.

Hey, baby, what's your sign?
Do not enter.
or
Stop.

I'd go through anything for you.
Let's start with your bank account.

May I have the Last dance?
You've just had it.

I would go to the end of the world for you.
Yes, but would you stay there?

Your place or mine?
Both. You go to your place, and I'll go to mine.

Your body is like a temple.
Sorry, there are no services today.

Is this seat empty?
Yes, and this one will be too if you sit down.

What's it like being the most beautiful girl in the bar?
What's it like being the biggest liar in the world?

Haven't I seen you someplace before?
Yeah, that's why I don't go there anymore.

If I could see you naked, I'd die happy.
If I could see you naked, I'd die laughing.

[ February 24, 2003, 17:52: Message edited by: Wardad ]

Re: OT - Unexplainable mysteries of the Universe ... Explained!

Just watched a recent Voyager episode which reminded me of this thread with the question, re new Star Trek:

How many holo deck failures that almost destroy the ship does it take before someone decides to turn the FU#&*%# thing off!!??

[ August 14, 2003, 05:06: Message edited by: DavidG ]

Re: OT - Unexplainable mysteries of the Universe ... Explained!

"Phasers...check."

"Photon torpedoes...check."

"Quantum torpedoes...check."

"Genesis device...check."

"Holodeck.."
"Hold it! You sure we need a weapon of mass destruction?"

Re: OT - Unexplainable mysteries of the Universe ... Explained!

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Originally posted by DavidG:
How many holo deck failures that almost destroy the ship does it take before someone decidedes to turn the FU#&*%# thing off!!??

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">They try. But then the holodeck blocks the command or reroutes power from somewhere else.

Re: OT - Unexplainable mysteries of the Universe ... Explained!

If they didn't have a holodeck or transporter, they'll have to invent some other unreliable piece of equipment that frequently has weird malfunctions; a lot of the episodes have stories that rely heavily on holodeck and transporter problems! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

Re: OT - Unexplainable mysteries of the Universe ... Explained!

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Originally posted by Kamog:
If they didn't have a holodeck or transporter, they'll have to invent some other unreliable piece of equipment that frequently has weird malfunctions; a lot of the episodes have stories that rely heavily on holodeck and transporter problems! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">And anatomically-compatible aliens. Don't forget about the anatomically-compatible aliens. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

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