Since we're totally off audiophile topics, I'll share a story of equal absurdity to Ben's tale.
A few years ago, I allowed my driving license to expire by a couple of days. I went to the office, passed my renewal test, was assessed a small fine for the delinquency, had my picture taken and went to pay for my new license. The state at that time did not accept credit/debit cards, only checks or cash. The clerk refused to accept any form of identification for my check other than a driving license. I said to her, "Well, there it is, coming out of the laminating machine, use it."
"I can't, sir, you haven't paid for it yet."
"Well then, use my old one."
"I can't, sir, it has expired."
"Would you call your supervisor, please?"
The supervisor arrived, a large, untidy, redneck woman with a cigarette dangling from her mouth. She listened to explanations then turned to the clerk and remarked, "Ethel, you a goddam idiot!" (sic)
She took my check, handed me the new license, and sent me on my way.
Let's hear it for the State of Florida Division of Motor Vehicles.
will
A few years ago, I allowed my driving license to expire by a couple of days. I went to the office, passed my renewal test, was assessed a small fine for the delinquency, had my picture taken and went to pay for my new license. The state at that time did not accept credit/debit cards, only checks or cash. The clerk refused to accept any form of identification for my check other than a driving license. I said to her, "Well, there it is, coming out of the laminating machine, use it."
"I can't, sir, you haven't paid for it yet."
"Well then, use my old one."
"I can't, sir, it has expired."
"Would you call your supervisor, please?"
The supervisor arrived, a large, untidy, redneck woman with a cigarette dangling from her mouth. She listened to explanations then turned to the clerk and remarked, "Ethel, you a goddam idiot!" (sic)
She took my check, handed me the new license, and sent me on my way.
Let's hear it for the State of Florida Division of Motor Vehicles.
will