Hi, I'm Snazzy and I'm Trucker

AAAAAhhhhhhhh But...........Rick I don't need "those" glasses....... I know more than enough...... don't I? LOL.......... Poor Ol Barney needs those glasses for himself............ Hummm my just Imagine what he could find out? LOL

 

Oh my here it goes again.................... TROUBLE yet again!!!!

 

Sure am glad my life is easier than Barney's... He can't even go to the shop with out something going on... but hey if it was dull we wouldn't be here readin'... Hummmm???

 

Creekrd and Knife, know that Barney can't avoid trouble for a day, but Rikdev50, might be onto something. Yep, if the stories get any duller, I might quit reading them myself. What a deal, as Life Goes On.

I was slouched behind the passenger seat and peeping through the curtains. You know, I could see what was going on through my West Coast mirrors and even hear, most of what was said. Yep, the shop was loud and David spoke louder to be heard. Now, David wasn't a young pup and looked to be close to may age. Of course, back then I was around 45, but looked 55 and felt 65. Anyway, David had used an air jack and lifted Ol' Blue's rear axle off the ground. He then removed her lug nuts, with an impact wrench and rolled her wheels off. You know, both wheels, inner and outer. David's assistant appeared to be a New Bee mechanic. He was young, mid 20's, tall, thin and didn't look too intelligent. David fetched a squirt bottle of oil and began teaching his student.

David squirted, " Make sure you get plenty on there and then roll it around. Let it drain around the edges and drip across the tire. You see, how it looks now ? That driver will see that and he'll swallow it hook, line and sinker. Go over there and mop behind here. He'll think that's how we noticed it and had to mop up the mess. Now, all I have to do is write up the service order. See this ? I'll mark down that we replaced the inner and outer bearings, race, seals, and repacked everything. Now, this is important ! See these ! They're worn out and chewed up. I keep them in my lower box, of my tool chest. If he wants to see, what we took out, this is what I'll show him. Oh, another thing ! I'll go over to the parts desk and get new parts. I'll hide them in my lunch box and take them home. "

New Bee acted stunned, " What happens if that driver finds out ? Won't he get upset and report us ? "

David smirked, " Those drivers are dumb, as dirt ! He'll be happy we spotted it and tickled pink that his warranty covered it. That's all they care about ! Most of em, don't know the difference, between a battery and a water pump. You'll see, and trust me ! I've done this a thousand times ! "

So, David and his New Bee trotted off towards the parts counter. Yep, I'd seen and heard it all. What a deal ! My mind voices were at a loss for words. Well, we all know better than that, but the truth was, they were taken by complete surprise. I mean, what the hell ! You come in here and think that they'll treat you right. Then out the blue, your bent over and raped like a five dollar lot lizard. Yep, the longer my mind voices sized things up, the madder they got. Well anyway, I decided to play things cool. Yep, I quickly climbed down and sashayed out. You know, making sure that they didn't spot me. Well, I was standing outside and trying to piece together a plan, when my cell phone rang. Yep, it was the service desk and they informed me that my presences was needed. What a deal ! Anyway, I decided to go for the head. You know, straight to the top and deal with the Big Man ! So, I sashayed past the service desk and entered the Manager's office. He was 7'3", 400lbs, black, as the ace of spades and taken by surprise.

I exploded, " You need to follow me, back to your shop and see what's going on. Your mechanics are trying to pull a fast one and I'm getting ready to call the cops ! "

Too Tall stood up, " You need to calm down and fill me in. Now, what can I help you with ? "

I began to dial, " NO ! Either follow me back there, or I'm calling 911 and reporting ya'll ! I mean it ! "

So, Too Tall shuffled and I sashayed back to the scene of the crime. Yep, Ol' David looked like a deer in the headlights.

I pointed, " He squirted oil around that hub and wheel ! Then he's trying to claim that he replaced those bearings and seals ! Look ! You can see the drops of oil, where he tossed that squeeze bottle in the trash. He didn't even remove those old bearings and check over there ! I bet, those new parts are in his lunch box ! "

Too Tall smiled, " David ? You need to explain this to me. "

David lied, " I have no idea, about what he's talking about ! His hub seal was leaking and left a trail of oil in here. See ! That's where we had to mop it up and this is his old bearings right here ! You can ask, New Bee ! He saw what happened and this is this the work order ! We haven't tried to rip anyone off and that's the truth ! Right, New Bee ? "

I went postal, " Before you open your mouth, you better think it over ! This is a federal offense and I'm not playing ! I'm going to call the Federal Marshall's office, the FBI and .... "

Too Tall chuckled, " Driver ! Are you on something ? This isn't a federal case and your making too much out of it. Now, if you feel that you haven't been treated right, or that we made a mistake... "

I dropped my bomb, " This is too, a federal case and ya'll are committing a felony. He has sign off on that work order and that's a federal required form and it has to be sworn too ! That tractor is DOT certified and used in Interstate Commerce ! Do you think, that I'm bluffing ? I'll call them right now and have ya'll arrested ! Is that what you want ? "

New Bee spoke up, " Mr Too Tall, he's right ! David had me help him and what he's saying is true ! I didn't want nothing to do with it and .. "

Too Tall turned sweet, " Well, we'll work this out. David, go ahead and put it back together and .... "

I doubled my fist, " NO ! He's not touching a thing and I mean it ! I see, what's going on here ! Your both in on it and I'm not playing along. New Bee, do yourself a favor and when the Feds get here, just tell the truth ! "

So, I pressed star and the 911 operator answered, on the first ring. Yep, I spilled my guts and then some. Well, I got through to the Marshal's office, but they suggested I call the State DOT. Yep, something about they were the ones who investigated first and then would call in the Feds. Anyway, I stood guard next to Ol' Blue like a junkyard dog. Nope, nobody was touching a thing, until the State Boys got there. What a deal, as Life Goes On.

Nightie night Snazzers, your Snazzy1.

 

Now Barney's starting a race riot. Can't we all just get along like Rodney King? But when he is in the right Barney ain't going to get shoved around by anyone.

 

just your basic lube job....no pun intended !

 

Big Duker sees a race riot and Creekrd hit in on the head with, ' just your basic lube job.' What a deal, as Life Goes On.

It was around 6 pm, local time when the State Bear pulled in. He was driving a fully equipped cruiser, with all the bells and whistles. You know, fancy light bar, decals on the sides, caged backseat and whip antenna. He parked inside and directly behind Ol' Blue. I sized him up and took mental notes. Let's see, Sgt Stripes, starched uniform, late 50's, three hash marks on sleeve, probably a thirty year man, smoky hat, polished boots and looks professional enough.

I greeted him, " I'm the one who called and glad you made here, so quick. My name is Barney Goose and this is my CDL, that's my cab card, insurance and company lease. Now, what happened is this ! That's my tractor right there and I brought it in here, to have the charging system checked out. Well, that guy David over there tried to pull a fast one. See, he didn't know, that I was up there and saw what was going on. Him and that New Bee kid, squirted oil all over my wheels and hub. Then I heard David tell that New Bee, how to pad the bill and fake the repairs. You can see, what they did and he still has that service order. This isn't nothing, but a plain rip off and I caught them red handed. I want to file charges and get the Fed's involved ! This place needs to be shut down and .... "

Too Tall shuffled over, " Hey there, Sgt Bear ! Long time no see ! How's the wife and them grandkids doing ? "

Sgt Bear offered his paw, " Good to see you Too Tall ! My wife is doing fine and them grandkids are growing like weeds. How's that boy of yours ? Is he still playing ball and doing alright ? "

Too Tall shook his paw, " He just made All State and looking to go pro ! Yeah, with any luck he'll be drafted in the first round. "

I spotted David, " HEY ! What did I tell you ? Don't touch a thing and keep away from there ! "

Too Tall chuckled, " That's alright David ! Don't mess with that ! Sgt Bear will decide, what we need to do ! "

Sgt Bear gave me the LOOK, " Now, Mr Goose ! What seems to the problem here and what exactly is it, that you want me to do ? "

I gave the LOOK back, " Weren't you listening ? These SOB's are trying to rip me off and pull a fast one ! I want you to arrest them and contact the DOT. They need to know, about this and do something ! "

So, Sgt Bear marched over to his cruiser and began fingering his on board computer. You know, running wants and warrants, DL check, criminal history and stuff like that. Nope ! Not on David, or Too Tall ! You guessed it ! Yep, he was checking me out. What a deal !

Sgt Bear growled, " Mr Goose ! I just ran you and I don't know, what your trying to pull here ! Mr Too Tall and I go way back and your story just doesn't make sense. Now, here's what I suggest. Let them go ahead complete the repairs and get you rolling. Too Tall ? Are you willing to cut your losses and just get him out of here ? "

Too Tall slapped Bear's back, " That's just, what I was thinking ! DAVID ! Go ahead and get her back together ! I'll change this service order and show no payment due. "

I went postal, " NO ! Don't touch a #### thing ! I get it ! Ya'll are all in, on this together ! Fornicate me running ! What did that badge cost ? Man ! I can't believe this ! Well, that's it ! I'm calling and getting this place shut down and screw all of you ! Go ahead and laugh ! We'll see, who laughs last, laughs longer, you sorry SOB's ! "

So, I made the call and Nick was on the ball. Yep, I only had to explain it one time and that was enough. Of course, Too Tall and Sgt Bear, thought that I was a mental case. Yep, they snickered and horsed around like the two Idiots they were. Anyway, the intercom requested Too Tall to pick up line one.

Too Tall used the wall phone, " Corporate ? Yeah, put them on ! Hello, this is Too Tall speaking. Uh huh, yes sir, when ? That can't be right ! No ! Are you sure and ... uh, huh, well, yes sir, but...Uh uh, I see, and ... Right now ? When was that decided ? Well, I know, but you can't just close us down ! Well, I understand that ! But, our franchise doesn't have anything to do with the dealership ! How can they do that ? Well, you'll sure hear, from ... Hello, hello, hello ? #### SOB, hung up ! I can't believe this ! They just pulled our franchise and ordered us to vacate the premises ! What the hell ? "

Sgt Bear turned pale, " I just got word, that I'm being transfered to work narcotics. I'm too old and there's noway I'll do that ! My God, are they trying to get me killed ? "

I snickered, " Well I guess, ya'll have enough troubles of your own. I'm going to go ahead and get Ol' Blue back together. Hope everything works out for ya'll ! Oh, New Bee ! If you'll give me a hand, I'd sure appreciate it and I hear that their hiring across the street. Yep, they pay better and you don't have to rip folks off. "

So, we got her back together and I headed out. Yep, I stopped and hooked onto my loaded trailer and hit the big road. Now, I never asked Nick, exactly what he did. But, I assumed he just called his contacts. You know, the Insurance Institute and had them cancel their insurance. Yep, without business liability, workman's comp, and... Well, you know ! Yep, you can't be in business, without insurance and that's a fact. Oh, Sgt Bear ? Well you know, even the State has to have insurance and I heard that Sgt Bear took an early retirement. What a deal, as Life Goes On.

Nightie night Snazzers, your Snazzy1.

 

Chalk one up for the good guys.. Way to go Mr. Goose.

 

Now that's a real Christmas Eve story. One of the best ever. Merry Christmas Snazzy and all the other Snazzettes here. Oh and Nick too! lol

 

Merry Christmas too all and too all a good night.......