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General Banter => The Circular File => Topic started by: SunnyDaze on November 10, 2010, 05:45:15 PM

Title: Ever lend gear to a friend who doesn't give it back?
Post by: SunnyDaze on November 10, 2010, 05:45:15 PM
I'm just venting here...

I lent my SR60's to a friend four months ago. I've asked him for them back at least once a week for the past four months. Every time I ask him when I can come to his house (an hour away) and pick them up, he's "busy" or not available. I'm really getting sick of this  bullshit.

Title: Re: Ever lend gear to a friend who doesn't give it back?
Post by: rgpit on November 10, 2010, 06:18:32 PM
Just show up when you know he is there.
Title: Re: Ever lend gear to a friend who doesn't give it back?
Post by: Kingman on November 10, 2010, 06:35:31 PM
A friend that uses you for his purpose...I've met a few. Go get your shit and don't lend to him anymore. If he asks why...give him the same treatment he is giving you!
Title: Re: Ever lend gear to a friend who doesn't give it back?
Post by: OCCD on November 10, 2010, 07:00:09 PM
I lend gear all the time. No one has f**ked me yet. I would have to call Moose and Rocco to collect.
Title: Re: Ever lend gear to a friend who doesn't give it back?
Post by: SunnyDaze on November 10, 2010, 07:03:35 PM
I lend gear all the time. No one has f**ked me yet. I would have to call Moose and Rocco to collect.

It wouldn't be a problem if he weren't a city cop.
Title: Re: Ever lend gear to a friend who doesn't give it back?
Post by: bmwr75 on November 10, 2010, 07:28:19 PM
Nope, not any body I'm still friends with anyway.   ::)
Title: Re: Ever lend gear to a friend who doesn't give it back?
Post by: Falcon on November 10, 2010, 10:44:12 PM
Shoot the mother f**ker. >:( >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Ever lend gear to a friend who doesn't give it back?
Post by: SunnyDaze on November 10, 2010, 11:04:52 PM
Haha. I got ahold of him tonight. I told him that I need them back this weekend. He said he'll meet up with me on his way to Z&M Harley. I'll keep my fingers crossed.
Title: Re: Ever lend gear to a friend who doesn't give it back?
Post by: thuffman03 on November 11, 2010, 08:53:23 AM
That sucks to hear he is ducking you on getting your stuff back.  Must be a nice piece of equipment.

I hope he follows through and returns it.
Title: Re: Ever lend gear to a friend who doesn't give it back?
Post by: SunnyDaze on November 11, 2010, 09:32:54 AM
That sucks to hear he is ducking you on getting your stuff back.  Must be a nice piece of equipment.

I hope he follows through and returns it.

Eh, it's only a pair of Grado SR60's. I guess I'm just bitter over it.
Title: Re: Ever lend gear to a friend who doesn't give it back?
Post by: FrankieD on November 13, 2010, 12:46:29 PM
Whatever it is you lent him, if you have to jump through hoops to get it back then......he is not really your friend.
Title: Re: Ever lend gear to a friend who doesn't give it back?
Post by: SunnyDaze on November 13, 2010, 12:56:18 PM
Eh. He is. He's going through a divorce right now. This isn't his most promising moment in life.
Title: Re: Ever lend gear to a friend who doesn't give it back?
Post by: OldiesButGoodies on November 13, 2010, 03:12:03 PM
On that note  - I borrowed a Stereo Review mag from Tom that I need to return - includes a review of the C-4000 sonic holography amp.  Check out Bob on the test bench messing with the C-4000 back in 1979.  I need to meet him some day.


Title: Re: Ever lend gear to a friend who doesn't give it back?
Post by: FrankieD on November 13, 2010, 04:27:33 PM
Eh. He is. He's going through a divorce right now. This isn't his most promising moment in life.

O.K. Having gone through a divorce myself I'm willing to cut him some slack.

Take him out for a drink....it couldn't hurt.
Title: Re: Ever lend gear to a friend who doesn't give it back?
Post by: confused on November 13, 2010, 08:18:03 PM
I hate to philosophise on these pages, but a wise old man once gave advice that I have lived by;

Never lend anything to a friend or family member that you really mind losing.

I have lived by this and never had a sleepless night or lost a friend.
Title: Re: Ever lend gear to a friend who doesn't give it back?
Post by: schwarcw on November 14, 2010, 12:22:56 AM
I hate to philosophise on these pages, but a wise old man once gave advice that I have lived by;

Never lend anything to a friend or family member that you really mind losing.

I have lived by this and never had a sleepless night or lost a friend.

Amen!
Title: Re: Ever lend gear to a friend who doesn't give it back?
Post by: Brettl on November 17, 2010, 12:55:21 AM
I really like to just give things to people! Seriously, I rarely find someone that is into audio the way I am. If I do, I would give them a full set-up. I find I am defending myself to my family so many times. It gets old!

Long - Live - Audio