Mid-Tenn Chapter Roundtable

[AndyMan]

Don't sweat it Justin. It had been brewing for a long time.



I've enjoyed getting to know you and your buddy Kerry. Glad you got to be part of our group. I worked very hard to make everyone feel welcome at our get-togethers. I appreciate your taking notice.

 

[AndyMan]

... . but you have taken this whole thing way out of line.

You're right. I've let emotion take over. That's because a whole group of people I've called friends are now ganging up and throwing me under the bus. Do you know how many people have called me and tried to find out what's going on? ZERO. Instead, they call each other, talk about me, and come up with mis-informed conclusions... then use that mis-information to defame me in front of everybody. I would like to not feel like I have to lash out, but I'm being burned at the stake. It's very personal.

You have always seemed like a good guy the times I have meet you...

Thanks for saying that. I like to think that I am.

 

[Bling-N-Smoke]

Let me edit my previous statement. I'm wondering how you know what I said on the phone? I talked to Mark. I never talked to you. If you believe what you typed, you have been mis-informed. The facts are that When I called, I immediately identified myself and said that I usually buy from Joe, but I could not get a hold of Joe. I had a truck on the road dead, and had to have a pump by days end. I even told Mark that I was in no way trying to get a better price... I simply needed a pump. I DO have a witness that was with me and heard my side of the conversation. The fact continues that I didn't even ask Mark for a price. I only asked if: A. He would see me a pump. and B. Could I pick one up THAT day if unable to get one from Joe.



The pump WAS indeed purchsed from Joe THAT day at regular price.



Those are the facts, those are indisputable. Those facts can be backed up by a witness.



Shame on you for acting like a 6th grader and making stuff up.

Well, here we go pointing fingers with the he said she said junk. I tried to leave it alone and brush it off, but I don't like the fact that local shops are being dissed and out of state shops are being praised with good prices. Good prices are one thing, but customer service and loyaly out weighs the price anyday.



I want this to die and everything go back to the way it was, but when my company and everything that I work hard for day in and day out is being trashed, I take offense. I don't need a witness to tell me what happened that day. I remember it VERY clearly because I was the one you spoke to, NOT Mark. I was the one that answered the phone and handled the situation. If you feel like you were mistreated, I am sorry for that. I told you what I frequently tell other local people when they call, that I am not going to step on Joe's toes and take an order away from them. Why in the world would I do that for one person when the local shops come back repeatedly for other orders? I called Joe as soon as I got off the phone with you to see what was going on with the situation. I got through to him no problem at all. It later came about that you were trying him on his cell phone which is hard for him to answer sometimes if he's head first into his work. Perhaps you didn't have another number for him, I don't know. But that was never discussed in our conversation.



I just say all of this to clear things up. We do not mistreat people here. We pride ourselves on customer service, that's why we have grown into what we are now. We take care of our people that do business with us, that's why I turned you away and said that it would be better to go through Joe with this situation. But bad mouthing us as a company for being loyal to our people and then saying you would never do business with us or companies that do business with us is very unacceptable.



You are a good person and I have enjoyed being around you at TDR meets and local pulls. But what's going on man? Like others are saying in the posts... somethings changed. I/we want the best for you. I hope everyone can get over this junior high crap. Good luck to you.



NOW... I think we all need to have a meet so we can have one massive group hug! Yes, a group hug for the Mid-TN gang will do much good! HA! If it makes anyone feel better, you know we can always pick on Brad and his Power Stroke! HA!



I hope everyone can drop their fists and get past this. I will be waiting for the next meeting warming up my vocal cords to sing Kum-ba-yah after the group hug.



Cory

 

[AndyMan]

Incorrect. I spole with Mark. Here is the "trashing of your company" that you are speaking of. This is also a direct transcription of the conversation.



https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/1700006-post15.html

 

[Bling-N-Smoke]

ummm... ok. Again, that looks like a one sided bash fest against someone from a "6th grader" that didn't get his way. I guess I dreamed that whole phone conversation up that day. Either that or it happened on more than one occassion from you. Because I took that call and my name is Cory, not Mark. I know what happened that day and I'm content in knowing how it really played out. Enough of that... I'm done wasting my time on that.



Anyway, this dead horse has decomposed now and I'm tired of fighting a losing battle against someone that hasn't done anything wrong at all. If that makes you feel better, good for you. Apparantly something needs to make you feel better because you are just angry. Somethings going on that's making you miserable and I hate to see that. I hate to see anyone have to suffer from that.



I am bowing out of this nonsense now. I'm sure you will throw in something else, and that's fine. You may have the last word. I am completely content on really knowing what happened. I hope that you too may be content again one day. Take care and good luck.



CORY

 

[BigPapa]

we can have one massive group hug! Yes, a group hug... .

I always thought there was something a little different about you... ... ... ... :-laf:-laf:-laf Gap, how 'bout you? You gonna give Cory a hug? Meachum?



Anthony, I finally got a response from Cheatham County. The pull is Friday night but they couldn't give me any details or the name of the outfit putting it on. All they could give me was a couple of KY phone numbers: 270-559-4784 and 270-462-2766. It's on Fairgrounds Road on the south side of town near the new Walmart. That's all he could tell me. Joe's going.



Scott

 

[CottonJ]

I'm still your buddy Andy.

I like all you guys... . Joe, Meachum, Brad, Scott, etc..... even Gap (he likes barnyard animals a little tooo much though):-laf

I hate seeing posts like the ones we've had lately though. We should be beating up on those sissy Nissan Titan boys instead... . or even better the soccer dad's in their Honda Ridgelines!



-Jeff

 

[AndyMan]

I've kept my mouth shut EVEN when you bashed me and the company that I work for.



I don't appreciate you bad mouthing our company because your plan didn't work, much less bad mouthing Joe and Meacham



You got mad and bent out of shape because you tried to back door the both of them and come straight to us and get a better deal... even tried to get their price on the pump.

But bad mouthing us as a company for being loyal to our people and then saying you would never do business with us or companies that do business with us is very unacceptable.



I don't like the fact that local shops are being dissed



I want this to die and everything go back to the way it was, but when my company and everything that I work hard for day in and day out is being trashed

I don't like the fact that local shops are being dissed.

I challenge ANYONE to provide proof of this hearsay. The FACTS were quoted from my the post back in Febuary shortly after the dealings. I did NOT mention an offender. That is a fact. You continue to try and shove me under the bus with gossip that you can not back up. After said issue I did have a heart-to-heart with Joe. Telling him about my displeasure with that transaction. I did not slam Joe, nor did I cease to recommend either Him or Meacham to others when actual work needed to be done on trucks. I have nothing negative to say about either of them. It is libel of you to state that I have been posting such. Legally, I have proof and witnesses to my actions. Something that no one else so far has been able to produce.



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You got mad and bent out of shape because you tried to back door the both of them and come straight to us and get a better deal... even tried to get their price on the pump.



Man, that is as low as it gets to back stab your friends like that.

This is a lie. Also, what part of any of my posts insinuates that I tried to call Meacham about a pump? I've said over and over again that I tried to call Joe. Calling Mark because I can't get a hold of Joe is hardly "back door'ing both of them". You are making libel statements.





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I don't need a witness to tell me what happened that day. I remember it VERY clearly because I was the one you spoke to, NOT Mark. I was the one that answered the phone and handled the situation.



I called Joe as soon as I got off the phone with you to see what was going on with the situation. I got through to him no problem at all. It later came about that you were trying him on his cell phone. But that was never discussed in our conversation.

I guess I dreamed that whole phone conversation up that day. Either that or it happened on more than one occassion from you.

This is also lible and a contradiction. How is it that you remember the call VERY clearly, however you are not sure if maybe there was another conversation? Another fact I have is my phone records. I can produce them and it will show that I have placed ONE phone call to your organization. Again the transcript of that call is in a link just a few posts up from here.



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Like a saying that a very wise man said today, I will pass on to you. Don't leave angry... just leave.

You are a good person and I have enjoyed being around you at TDR meets and local pulls.

Am I the only one that sees this as a conflict? If I truly believe someone to be a good person, I couldn't in good consience tell them to go away. When I notice something different going on with a friend, I call them directly. I don't call others and talk about them.



I have facts. facts are indisputeable. If you want to throw me under the bus, do it with facts.

 

[AndyMan]

Meacham, I have left you now a second Voice mail and a request to speak with you.



I think a phone conversation is in order to clear up some of the things you've said about me.



I've had nothing but good things to say about you, and believe that I am undeserving of your anger.

 

[Bling-N-Smoke]

bowing out

 

[Bling-N-Smoke]

I always thought there was something a little different about you... ... ... ... :-laf:-laf:-laf Gap, how 'bout you? You gonna give Cory a hug? Meachum?

:-laf



By the way Scott, I wanted to thank you for getting those crash bars for dad's bike. They look really good on there. Thank you for your help.





How about that Dickson pull? What is the date for that?

 

[AndyMan]

I want you all to read an e-mail that I got this morning from an anonymous 3rd party. This person is new to the TDR and ran across the Mid-Tenn thread. I have removed the name and some identifying information.

Having read most of the posts regarding this and not knowing any of the parties involved, here is my severely limited view of what was said... .



After several (no idea how many) exchanged emails, a trans was purchased, installed locally and a problem developed. After 2 weeks of emails to Dave, no response was made. None was bashed, but the fact of no returned emails from Dave AFTER the purchase was reported to a thread. This had the effect of polarizing the group. This is when it all went personal. We all need to have candid and unbiased information and the freedom to express our opinions without the threat of petty personal attacks. This will have a very negative effect to the postings and will further prevent us from both posting and asking the questions we need to ask to get the most out of our beloved rock crushers. If I was the transmission shop involved, I would address the obvious need for customer support. IM sure any number of members would have reposted a reply by Dave so it wasn't needed for him to be a member to have his voice be heard. I also NEED unbiased info and help to get the most out of my limited budget. I appreciate the difficulty in operating a shop (did it for many years) and I also know 1 unhappy customer will cost you 10 more. Some customers are unreasonable, but that wasn't the case here.

 

[AndyMan]

For the pullers among you. The cheatham county fairgrounds is off Hwy 12. From Briley Parkway take Hwy 12 northbound.



You either turn between Azac's taxedermy and the earthmovers... or you turn between U. S. Bank and Eckerd Drug. Both will lead you directly to the fairgrounds.



Try and not burn down my hometown pls.

 

[acook]

Cory,



Did I pass you on Briley Parkway this morning around the Wave Pool? Grey Dodge pulling a grey trailer. I was in a black 2nd gen with a TDR sticker on the rear window.



Anthony

 

[Piston Slapper]

Cory,



Did I pass you on Briley Parkway this morning around the Wave Pool? Grey Dodge pulling a grey trailer. I was in a black 2nd gen with a TDR sticker on the rear window.



Anthony

No Anthony it wasn't me, but I did breed a goat at the Holiday Inn Express last night!:-laf

 

[BigPapa]

Now that's the Slapper we've been missing!



Scott

 

[acook]

No Anthony it wasn't me, but I did breed a goat at the Holiday Inn Express last night!:-laf

Now that funny, I don't care who you are.



All hale "THE SLAPPER"

 

[BigPapa]

Any of you electronic fellas ever heard of an LED brake light going bad and causing a wiring meltdown? Noticed my "BRAKE" and "ABS" lights on the dash were on this morning on the way in to work. Then I noticed no turn signals and that the LED on my brake controller wasn't working. I found both the brake light fuse and the turn signal fuse blown and the right brake light bulb shot. Replaced them all and blew 2 more fuses so I started checking and where I had tied into the left tail light for the 3rd brake light, all the insulation was burnt off the wires and the electrical tape wrapped around then looked like you had split it with a knife. Traced the wires further and the wires going up to the 3rd light had the insulation bubbled up on them all the way to the light. Kinda scary that it would do that much damage before blowing the fuse.



Scott

 

[bikeshopdude]

I truely hope I never have to stay at a holiday in again... .....



ever

 

[JMBryant]

That is really odd Scott, I have never seen that happen before with LED's. I have been running all LED's on my dumptrucks for about 7 or 8 years now and have very little trouble at all. I have had the worst luck on my 06 KW as several of the 2 1/2 round LED's just completely quit, you might notice one or two of the diodes flickering but these went completely out. Nice thing is that 100,000 hour warrenty on them. Cant say the wiring has ever been an issue, surprizingly.