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As we finish checking in it turns out we just missed the trip (tour) to the desert (to catch the sunset). They have different options, you can either just go for the sunset or spend the night. The hotel makes all the arrangements for you all you need to do is show up on time. The prices range from $20 for the day trip to $85 to $130 to spend the night. Since we missed the night trip we had to wait until the morning for the next trip out.
Wake up time was 3am--everyone was waiting in the lobby for their "tour guide" vehicles. From what I can remember I was the only American there and my travel mates where French. Communication with the tour guide was via-sign language, lol--regardless they just instructed us to be sure to have a scarf for the high desert winds and sunglasses. I just thought it was cool to wear but it did serve a purpose. By 3:30am we where on our way to the edge of the desert. Ever thought the desert it self surrounded the city the REAL desert was an hour away. We hop on supped-up Range Rovers to deal with the rough terrain in the Sahara desert. The actual ride was amazing; basically the driver is driving as fast as he can into the desert in pitch-black darkness scary but fun. Once we reached the edge dunes of the Sahara, camels and "blue man" waited for us at an old 'active' outpost owned by the hotel. We had a quick tea and bread for breakfast. Then it was time to join our caravan for our trek to the dunes. The camel ride was a bit uncomfortable, it was another 20-30mins before we reach one of the highest dunes not to far from the post where we sat and waited for the sunrise.
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Rip Off Ad For Free Tire Repair
Posted by Steady998 on 11/23/2008
2150 E SEMORAN BLVD, APOPKA, FLORIDA -- Discount Tire Stores are the only company that advertises FREE TIRE PLUG/REPAIR. I am a single woman and recently had my back rear tire go flat due to a large nail in it. Called a friend to come and inflate it and he told me all about how Discount Tires will fix it for free. I made it there as quickly as I could before the air ran back out. I asked how much to plug a tire. Its FREE MA'AM! He grabbed a clip board and as he walked to the car, before he even got near the flat tire in the back, began to tell me that all of my tires were in bad shape. the two on the front are 3 month old brand new expensive Bridgstones! I asked him to just look at the nail in the back tire so he could know which one needed to be plugged. He then pointed to some tiny cracks on the side of the tire, not even close to where the nail was! Then he said,"it wouldn't be safe to plug it" ???!!! I asked why, he said "It just wouldn't", I asked why again, he walked around the car again ignoring me. Then he told me "Well it just wouldn't be safe" I was irate now, and explained that the air was running out, was he going to fix it or not?!!!!!!! He said very sarcastically "No, I cant". I asked if he would at least fill it with some more air, so I could get to a reputable tire store up the street, he pretended not hear me and walked back into the store.
That was that! I WILL NEVER EVER DO BUSINESS WITH DISCOUNT TIRES AGAIN, I WILL TELL EVERYONE I KNOW OF THEIR UNPROFESSIONAL DIRTY TACTICS TO GET PEOPLE TO BUY NEW TIRES, especially when they see a real fish - a single woman who doesn't know what to do. To fix tires for free is unprofitable so they advertise it, get you in there, tell you your tires are crap, you better get new ones right now before you get killed etc etc. If thats the only way they can make money, I find it disgusting and ignorant. I did go next door to TIRES PLUS, they didn't say a word, fixed it with a smile, I gladly paid 22.00 and was on my way. If the ignoramus who refused my business had done this, I just may have gone back after the first of the year and bought new tires for the back of the car.
Stupid stupid stupid management and staff.
THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A FREE LUNCH PEOPLE! I learned my lesson... STAY AWAY FROM DISCOUNT TIRES.
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Posted by Anonymous on 2008-11-23:
I don't doubt your story a bit. I had a similar thing happen at Les Schwab a few years ago, only I was trying to buy tires from them and they tried to tell me something was wrong with my drivetrain and it would cost around $1500 to repair it and they wouldn't put the new tires on til I had that done. Turns out there was something wrong, but my mechanic fixed it for less than $300.
Posted by madconsumer on 2008-11-23:
that is the typical teaser ad. "while you're here your tires are bad", then they try to sell you tires.
you did right by leaving.
great review.
very helpful.
Posted by dan gordon on 2008-11-23:
I love Les Schwab and no offense but your story just doesn't make sense. They don't work on drivetrains so why would they discourage the purchase of tires? Perhaps it was all wheel drive?
Posted by Ponie on 2008-11-23:
You mean even if you didn't buy your tires from Discount Tire, they advertise free tire repair? In August I needed new shoes for my car. Even though Discount's price was a whole 14¢ lower, I went to Belle Tire because they were closer to my residence.
Posted by Anonymous on 2008-11-23:
You could be right dan...I remember it was "drive" something...I'm a girl, I know nothing about cars.. hence why I was an easy target, eh?
Posted by Ponie on 2008-11-23:
justcuz, don't put yourself down and lump all 'girls' in the same category. My cousin's daughter, who is an attorney, can outdo her brothers in understanding car care. I think more automobile repair and service shops are learning they can't take advantage of females as they once did. The gals will do the same thng you did--walk out.
I still have the same question: Does Discount Tires advertise free repair even if you didn't buy your tires there? If they do, I don't think I'd feel very confident walking in there for a free repair and not expecting them to do a selling job on me.
Posted by Anonymous on 2008-11-23:
good point, Ponie..I too know some girls that are mechanically inclined, so I'll rephrase my comment to "I'm a girl that knows nothing about cars.." :)
Posted by Starlord on 2008-11-24:
Pity the poor guy who tries anything like that on Crystal, she will reduce them to a quivering pile of jelly with about ten sentences. We went to Discount right after moving to Washington and got a set of tires to replace the ones that were going downhill. The tires are great, the price was right, and the guys treated us like royalty. Methinks you just got a service writer on a bad day.
Posted by Blackhawk7 on 2008-12-10:
I work for Discount Tire, Yes we do fix tires for free, no charge at all. The only time that it will begin to cost you any money is if the Wheel itself is what is causing the leak or if the hole is to close to the side wall, within the width of a finger away along the tread. If that's the case we can replace it for FREE if you bought the warrenty that comes with them at the time of purchase. Maam, it wasn't Discount Tire that did this to you, remember that, it was the salesman, and quite obviously to me that is not how DTC works. We strive to offer the best customer service, because that is what keeps the customers coming back.
Posted by steady998 on 2008-12-27:
Well, since Im the writer who started this whole blog, It is only fair that I did get a response from the Manager at the store on Semoran Blvd. He was very concerned about the treatment I had received and assured me that is NOT the way his employees are instructed to do business. He did explain that dry rot on the sides of the tires can be very unsafe, but to send me on my way with a tire losing air by the second, was completely wrong. He said he had spoken to the employee who had the attitude with me and pretty much begged me to come by with the car and show him the tires. He offered to compensate WHEN I WAS READY to purchase new tires, which i know I will have to do. when i asked him what HE would have done if it were him that was there that day, he told me he would have made sure that i did not leave with a fast leaking tire, even if he had to put a used tire on it to get me going. I was pleased with his sincerity and thanked him. As for the employee, well I wont deal with him again, but I will take the car there to meet the manager and see what he has to offer. Meantime, I am running find on a patch that Tires Plus put on that same day. Some employees have some sense and professionalism, others don't. I suppose it goes on everywhere. I'll give them a shot when i purchase new tires after the first of the year. Of course the best price and quality gets the deal.
Posted by jktshff1 on 2008-12-27:
steady, thanks for the update.
Posted by akb25 on 2008-12-29:
The Discount Tires in my town has been nothing but wonderful. I had a flat when I was pregnant and I drove in there and they fixed it for free, no questions asked. It took all of ten minutes and they were very friendly and didn't try to sell me anything else. I'm going there today to get another flat fixed. Just because you have one bad experience at a company location doesn't mean that their behavior is representative of every location.
Posted by miagirl on 2010-07-26:
Discount Tires has been fixing my tires for free for more than two decades. They never ask whether or not I have purchased with them at Discount.
Like some of our other readers, I believe that Discount has every reason to try to a sale. The free help is part of their marketing.
By the way, you can check Discount's site to learn about industry guidelines regarding which tires can be safely repaired and which cannot.
Posted by Jen on 2011-07-17:
I always go to discount tire they are very good to me especially when I don't have a lot of money. They have repaired my tires more than once "free" no questions asked. I think maybe it might have been the just the person you talked to who was in the wrong not the whole corporation.
Posted by methinkican on 2011-07-19:
i think discount tires is great deal with the asst manager in st cloud,mn he is the greatest
Posted by anotherone on 2012-11-01:
I will have to say, I like Discount Tires, I usually buy there, but I have experianced the same thing, if I am there to fix a tire, they try to sell me tires. I just say I will think about it and thats that. I wish they wouldn't give me the "these tires are dangerous to drive on" schtick, but that has been my experiance just about every time.
Posted by Kyle on 2013-12-27:
I'm sorry to hear about what happened. Can you tell me what store you went to? I'm an employee at discount tire and what that guy did was not only wrong, but VERY against our company policy. The only time we won't fix a flat tire, is if its in a non-repairable area ie the sidewall etc.. Or if we take the tire off and find tons of spreading from the tire killing itself from being ran on flat. We will only recommend new tires at my store if you need them not shove it down your throat. I hate that someone would represent the honest company I work for like that. If ever you are in palmbay Florida near palmbay road right off 95, feel free to stop by and experience what I service should be like!
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They sell tires. Sales is their goal. Not tire care.
Posted by Cecilia-alvarez on 10/10/2013
2 weeks ago, came in as tire pressure light was on. They looked at the age of my tires and said I needed new tires. ( $ sales job $). I purchased the tires and 20 miles later the sensor is on again. I go back and now I'm told they will check the tire that has less air of the 3. Shouldn't they have done that 2 weeks ago? Oh no, not on that Saturday, that was $ sale $ day, not customer service day.
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Discount Tire Joy Ride Damaged the Tailgate of My Truck
Posted by Darek26.laskowski on 09/03/2013
SURPRISE, ARIZONA -- On July 2012 I took my truck in for two new tires to a Discount Tire in Surprise, AZ. Store number AZP51 on west bell road. The wait was not long and I soon watched them pull my vehicle out of the shop and then take off on a small road to test drive the new tires. The guy came back and parked my car in the front of the store and I noticed he seemed a like shaky when he said I was all set to go. I didn't think anything of it and jumped in to drive home. I park it at my house and get out to walk around and notice a deep dent the size of a quarter with the paint chipped out on the tailgate. I drive it back to Discount and let them know that they damaged my truck. Of course the man says that none of his guys admit to any damage on my tuck and that I could file a damage report. He said that this damage report can only be filed by a manager. The manager was not working that day and they told me to come back later that week. I came back on 3 different days and no manager. I thought that was ridiculous. The fourth time back they finally had a manager working. He filled out a damage claim report on my truck and notified me that I would get a call from the corporate claims department about getting the damage repaired. 3 days later I get the call dorm the claims department that they are sending an appraiser to value the damage on my truck. The appraiser from Saguaro Claims Services calls me to setup a time to come look at the damage. He shows up to my office at work and I meet him outside to tell him about the damage after I got my truck back from Discount. He takes pictures and writes notes, then tells me about the process of how they will take the tailgate off replace the whole tailgate piece and out new emblems on. He then said that during this time they will give me a rental car until the work is finished, shakes my hand, then says I will get another call with the details about when this repair will get scheduled. I do not receive a call but receive a letter from Discounts Claims Management Dept -
Dear Mr xxxxxxx,
The investigation into the above referenced claim is now complete. According to the independent appraiser's report and review by Discount Tire there is no evidence that any tools used or service provided by Discount Tire damaged your vehicle on the date of service July 14, 2012. For Discount Tire to issue any type of compensation, the company would have to be found legally liable for the damage to your vehicle. At this time, we found no legal liability on the behalf of the company. Based on this information Discount Tire is not accepting liability for the damage to your vehicle and, will not be issuing any voluntary payments at this time.
If you have any additional information that you think may be relevant in our liability investigation, please submit it to my attention for review. In the absence of any new information, our file will remain closed. Please be advised that the statute of limitations for property damage claims in the state of Arizona is 2 years from the date of loss.
Claims Mgmt Dept.
Discount Tire Company
So basically any Discount tire shop employee can take your car out and damage it, give you the keys and tell you that if you can't prove it, then deal with it. I don't understand why the employee who did the damage just didn't tell me about the accident? They have insurance to cover accidents that happen like this. Instead they would rather just say "prove it". With all of the expenses of my wife having a baby last year, I obviously cannot spend hundreds of dollars to fix this damage. Now I have to look at it and get angry at Discount every time I walk to my truck. Considering is spent over $500 for those new tires I would expect them to cover a few hundred dollars to fix the damage they did and then I would have continued to buy those tires from them moving forward.
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Posted by cmthru on 2013-09-04:
Why are you telling us this story well over a year after the incident?
If you have a witness or written proof of what the claims adjuster told you then take them to court.
Looks like the employee took your truck on a little joy ride. Whenever I have had new tires placed on my car I have never seen the car taken out to test the new tires.
Posted by trmn8r on 2013-09-04:
The underlying issue here is there is no proof that they damaged your truck. The conversation the appraiser engaged in was premature, if fault was not yet assigned.
As an aside, I find it ususual that a test drive would cause damage to the rear liftgate. During the drive, it wouldn't normally be necessary to back the vehicle, unless it was right in the lot. Nevertheless, I see no proof that they damaged your vehicle during the alleged "joy ride".
Posted by saj80 on 2013-09-04:
trmn8r is 100% correct
Posted by John Nicholson on 2013-09-04:
If the damage is great enough, file a claim with your insurance company---you do have full coverage, don't you? Or, if you do not, then the truck is obviously not worth enough to worry about getting damaged. If you do have coverage and there is a deductible, you can file suit in small claims court against Discount for your deductible amount. In any event, your options are rather slim here.
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Be Careful, Loose Lug Nuts Cold Kill You
Posted by Buguy1 on 08/17/2013
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA -- I purchased 6 new tires for my 1 ton pickup. After driving the truck it started getting a vibration. I Took it back to the discount store I purchased the tires from ( I also purchased their road hazard insurance plan). When they started to take my front tires off they seen that you could take the lug nuts off with your fingers they were so loose. Driving with the lugs loose damaged the rims, lug bolts and nuts. They refused to replace the damaged parts even after Ford said that they not Torqueing the lug nuts properly and leaving them too loose is what damaged them. I am very lucky. God must of been watching over me and my family. If the rim had broke (Which is very possible) we could have been killed but Discount Tire could care less. I am an Elder in my Church and Discount tire treated me like I was trying to rip them off. I just spent over a Thousand Dollars with them for these tires and the road hazard insurance.
All I wanted was for them to replace the damaged to my truck. I guess some day we will all be judged for our actions and I hope god has mercy on the people at Discount Tire.
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Slow Leak in 1 Tire They Wanted to Replace All Wheels
Posted by Fixitdave on 02/05/2013
ROCHESTER HILLS, MICHIGAN -- My sister in-law went to this store for a slow leak..All she wanted is for them to re-seal the tire. The employee name was Sean [snip].
He told her they do not seal rims any more. That's fine but he would not take tire off and clean the rim and put tire back on..That's all it needed.
He told her she needs to replace all rims and that the STOCK rims she had were the best chry. had...lucky she called because he had her talked into paying 500.00 for new rims...He was rude and really tried to con a woman that was by herself...She went to other tire store and gee..it was 15.00 to clean the rim for her..Hasn't had a problem since...BIG CON AND RIPP-OFF ARTISTS
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Posted by trmn8r on 2013-02-05:
Did they take the tire off the rim prior to announcing she needed all new rims?
It does sound like they were trying to take her for a ride. I had a rim leak recently, and they cleaned the rim and I was good to go.
I had not heard of the term "sealing a rim", but I don't know why it wouldn't be attempted - it isn't an issue that the leak could abruptly blow. Most places will not plug a radial tire in the tread, but an irregularity along the rim seems like something that could be attempted without risk other than a continued slow leak.
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Ripoffs, Liars & Un-Professional
Posted by Tsumm2 on 07/15/2012
CARY, NORTH CAROLINA -- Originally went to this specific location to get pricing info on tires & wheels. Met with sales guy M. L. who proceeded to assists me with the info I requested. I told this individual that I would have to come in later that afternoon- could not make it back to store until two days later. In the meantime I had gone ahead & ordered a set of wheels & tires online (from same company) & confirmed an appointment for installation.
When I arrived the next day for my appointment, I was immediately told that the tires I ordered online were different from the ones he quoted & was asked why would I go with a different tire than before..(as a consumer,, I thought I had choices....Needless to say, I proceeded with the transaction & was told by M. L. that if I wanted a better quality tire he would give me another brand with better mileage warranty, for the same price- ( the ones I purchased online had 40,000 mile warranty- the ones he sold to me supposedly had 65000 mile warranty ( for someone who drives a lot, as I do, this is very important)...in actuality the tires I purchased had the same warranty (I found that out later).
I went ahead with the purchase of the tires & wheels - had to come back next day, because they didn't have all the wheels in stock..- okay. After wheel install, was told to return for re-torque, okay.. in meantime I noticed excessive vibration in steering wheel, so after returning to location, I brought this to their attention. They supposedly rebalanced tires & then told me that I would need a part to relieve the vibration, but they had to be ordered from Texas & would take a few business days...
M. L. stated that he had checked inventory of other stores & no one else had these items in stock, so he went ahead & ordered them....I could not accept that a chain with this many stores would not have any of these items stocked & called him later that day to see if he was able to locate them- he abruptly answered "NO"- I knew he hadn't checked other locations which angers me because from what I've been told, not having these on the wheels could potentially prove to be dangerous.... I called another location the next day & they had the same items IN STOCK!!! Went to location & service was 10,000 times better!!!!
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Posted by Tezrien on 2012-07-15:
Other than a lead tired weight what part was it that they told you was needed to lessen vibration? What made it dangerous to not have it?
Posted by trmn8r on 2012-07-15:
The part needed may be an adapter, spacer etc to allow a non-OEM wheel to be mounted. It sounds like *whatever* is needed, the wheels should not have been put on the car until the needed parts were available.
If it is an adapter, that is an item the average driver would not need and it may indeed not be stocked.
Posted by tsumm2 on 2012-08-13:
The part is called a hub-ring.
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Discount Tire guys are awesome!
Posted by Bhskittykatt on 07/07/2012
BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON -- I just had yet another tire replaced at Discount Tire, and had more awesome service as always. Some schmuck had thrown a beer bottle in the road the day before, and my reaction time between seeing said bottle and swerving was unfortunately too long. So I put the donut on and went to Discount Tire after work.
I was a bit worried at first. It was nearing the end of the day, they were busy, and I was severly sleep deprived at the time and had been having a generally crappy day up to that point. Before I even got up to the desk, though, one of the guys from the shop took my wounded tire from me and took it to get it tested. I was glad I didn't have to lug the dirty thing all the way up there.
The tire test took just a few minutes. My tire needed replaced. I had the free replacement certificate on it, so it only cost me $10 to replace, and that cost was just to put the free replacement certificate on the new tire. (This is the third time I have taken advantage of that certificate. It has more than paid for itself!) They also rotated my tires. Even though it seemed pretty busy, they were well-staffed, and I was on my way within half an hour.
The staff is always incredibly friendly, not to mention pretty good looking as well. The store floor is always clean. They also have an absolutely awesome espresso machine that does espresso, lattes, cappuccinos, mochas...I wish I had one at home! Price-wise, they are usually the best as well, and if they don't have the tire you want in stock, they will call around EVERYWHERE to find it. (I once watched one of them call around for over half an hour...he finally found the tire desired halfway across the country. I'm not sure what sort of tire that was that made it hard to find; they've always had tires for my car in stock.)
In short, these guys are the absolute best. They can take a crappy situation (flat tire) and make it a much more pleasant one. Once you can get your car there, they'll take care of you and brighten your day! I will never take my car anywhere else.
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Posted by Anonymous on 2012-07-07:
I love Discount Tire. They treat customers right and are very efficient.
Posted by jktshff1 on 2012-07-07:
Good review.
Posted by ok4now on 2012-07-07:
Excellent post!! I love reading complementary reviews like this.
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Discount Tire Guys Are So Nice
Posted by Jodster52 on 06/11/2012
CENTENNIAL, COLORADO -- I've been going to Discount Tire for years for my tires. They are always so friendly and a lot of their services are free. I was getting ready to go on a long road trip and wanted to see if I needed to rotate my tires. I went in during my lunch break and was in and out in a few minutes. The friendly young man walked around and inspected each tire. He determined that I didn't need to rotate my tires yet. I've gone in for puncture fixes, rotations, and new tires. Always, the staff there is friendly, informative, and quick. I will continue going there for my tires. Thank you Discount Tire guys for making a not so fun task a little more pleasant.
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Posted by Anonymous on 2012-06-11:
I love Discount Tire. The staff is friendly and they work with customers very well. I always tell them what I can afford to spend, and they are accommodating towards my budget. I hate when other places try and upsell everything.
Posted by bhskittykatt on 2012-06-12:
The Discount Tire guys here are really awesome, too. Super friendly. Hard working. Not bad looking, either!
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Rebate Deceit
Posted by Aforce1 on 01/03/2011
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA -- Bought 4 new tires for my sons' car in July 2010 at Discount Tire and received a $100 rebate check from Discount Tire on August 27,2010. Deposited check in my checking account on October 4,2010. Checked stated it would be voided 90 days after issue. Since it was issued on 8-27-10 and I deposited it on 10-4-10 and was "cashed" within the 90 day period everything should have been O. K. Well, on December 23,2010 I received noticed that the check "bounced" or was not honored by Discount Tire and I was charged by my bank a $15 service charge for a "bounced" check. No $100 rebate as promised by Discount Tire and $15 dollar service charge from my bank. Will never and I mean never do business with them again!
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Posted by Skye on 2011-01-03:
What did Discount Tire tell you, when you contacted them, that your rebate check had bounced?
Posted by trmn8r on 2011-01-03:
It took 2-1/2 months for the check to bounce. How can that be?
Posted by aforce1 on 2011-01-03:
Took facsimile check from my bank to the Discount Tire store. Jorge (George) took the check and letter that was from my bank and examined it and told me it was too late in the day to contact the "office". He wanted to keep my letter and the facsimile. Thought if I leave it with him I would never see it again. I took the letter and facsimile check and told I would come back tomorrow.
Posted by bcd on 2011-01-03:
What date was the check written? Are you sure it was issued (written) the same day you received it?
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Posted by Barbwancha on 10/22/2010
Went in for a free tire pressure check, they tell me that they found metal shards in both my back tires. I ask to see these shards, they REFUSE to show me! They instead show me my two flat back tires! VERY SNEAKY! They punctured both my tires so I would have to buy TWO new tires!
VERY RUDE and ARROGANT staff! DISPICABLE SERVICE!
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Posted by MDSasquatch on 2010-10-22:
This doesn't sound like the Discount Tire I know and love....
Posted by Anonymous on 2010-10-22:
So what you are saying is you brought your truck in, with 2 perfectly fine back tires, they were supposed to just give you a pressure check, and all of the sudden you have 2 flat tires in the rear? woah......
Posted by Weedwhacked on 2010-10-22:
Sounds like a scam to me.
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Nursery is available for our youngest children during all of our Sunday morning worship and learning times. Children two years and under are grouped according to age and developmental level and are taught age-appropriate Bible lessons in a safe and cheerful atmosphere. Children's Worship is held for our PreK and Kindergarten children, where they learn the truth of God's stories through a variety of activities designed to apply the Bible to their daily lives in an upbeat, interactive environment.
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Kids Connection is our kids' high-energy fellowship and teaching time. Kids Connection (PreK-5th grade) meets Sunday evenings at 5:30 during the school year.
Students from grades 6 - 12 will find a dynamic and powerful youth ministry here at Pinewood. Our high schoolers meet on Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm for Venerate, a celebration service of powerful worship, games, and an engaging message. Middle school meets for Crux on Sunday evenings at 5:30pm. Pinewood wants your teens to be grown and connected, so we have D-Groups (discipleship groups), small groups for your teen to be involved in for personal accountability and growth. High school D-groups meet on Sunday evenings at 7:30 - 9:00pm, and middle school D-groups are Wednesday at 7:00 - 8:30pm. For more info check out our web site at warehouseyouth.com.


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Confederate spy letter from James Burton to Confederate General Daniel Ruggles, at Columbus, Mississippi. Contains Burton's report to Ruggles concerning the cavalry raid of Union Colonel Benjamin Grierson. Also auctioneer's blurb re the history of the raid and the letter's significance. April 19, 1863. NOTE: The year of the letter (not given in the letter itself) is based on the date of Grierson's raid.
Anti-abolitionist and anti-war letter of John Necker, prominent Illinois businessman, to Hill Logan re abolitionists, African-Americans, and Abraham Lincoln's presidency and position on slavery. December 24, 1866
Folder 3 (oversize): Confederate $1000 bond. February 20, 1865
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Letter from Union soldier(?) D. N. Graham, at Clarksville, Tennessee, to wife (unnamed) re death of child and other family matters, and possibility of breaking camp. January 16, 1864
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Wright, R. E. (2006). A Comparative Analyses of Different Models Explaining the Relationship Between Instructor Ratings and Expected Student Grades. Forthcoming in Educational Research Quarterly.
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But on Thursday, which was set aside for Auburn's players to report officially to campus, football seemed to be the last thing on the Tigers' minds. Instead, the most popular topics of discussion revolved around jersey numbers and housing accommodations.
Take Dee Ford, for instance.
Auburn's top pass-rusher and a preseason All-SEC second-team selection at defensive end will no longer wear No. 95. The senior will take on No. 30 this fall, which he'll share with punter Steven Clark.
"He better make me proud then," Clark joked Thursday when told of Ford's move. "I mean, I was wearing it first, right?"
Besides, Clark was more disappointed that he was losing someone who could have been a fantastic "gunner" when he goes to punt.
"It kind of upsets me I'm not going to have him on my punt team," he said. "Can't have two numbers on the same side of the ball. That would have been nice to have a guy running down there. Probably would get me a few more fair catches."
Fellow defensive lineman Kenneth Carter wasn't aware of Ford's decision, either.
Not that he was surprised by it.
"It's not weird," he said. "It's just Dee."
Nosa Eguae, Ford's counterpart at right defensive end, was similarly mystified by the number change. Like Clark, he wasn't a fan, citing the synergy of them wearing back-to-back numbers in the 90s, with 94 and 95, respectively.
"Yeah, it's going to be a little different," he said. "I liked the 9-4, 9-5 tandem going on, but I guess he's trying to get like a linebacker and show off his speed with a little smaller jersey."
Ford is far from the lowest number among defensive linemen, though. That honor goes to true freshman Montravius Adams, who will wear No. 1.
No, that is not a misprint.
"That's going to be the biggest '(No.) 1' in the nation," Eguae said. "Six-five, 300 pounds. But that's going to be nice. These guys, they're trying to up it up a little bit. We've got a No. 1, and I know a bunch of guys are trying to get into single-digit numbers. I wore it in high school, but I'm going to stick with the 94."
Eguae also stuck to his guns with his living arrangements. With the South Donahue Residence Hall opening on Wednesday, some upperclassmen actually moved back on campus. Ford was one of those who took the plunge, and he tried to convince Eguae to do the same.
No dice.
But that doesn't mean Eguae isn't impressed with the new dorm.
Far from it.
"That dorm is awesome. I was there yesterday," he said. "It's the 'Taj Mahal,' honestly. It's the nicest dorm I've ever seen and I know it's going to be the nicest dorm in the country. The guys love it. It's going to build that family atmosphere since everyone is staying there. Even the guys that are off-campus, everybody is going to be over there. It's going to be a lot of fun."
Carter will be able to speak from firsthand experience, as he is another one of the upperclassmen who decided to ditch off-campus living to settle into the plush new residence hall.
"It's unbelievable," he said. "It's like a mini-apartment. Just being with your teammates, we're bonding really well."
Carter, who will be rooming with another senior defensive lineman in Craig Sanders, said it wasn't tough for him to move back on-campus. Obviously, having granite countertops sinks and furnished flat-screen televisions doesn't hurt. But Carter said he did it for more than the nice amenities it provides.
He wants to try to recreate the close-knit environment he enjoyed during his first year as a Tiger.
"I kind of wanted to be closer to the team, just experience it like it was my freshman year, the jelling from us having fun together," he said. "The way we bond together, just playing a game at night and just talking, being around each other. It makes that bond very strong."


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Valparaiso University head women's basketball coach Keith Freeman has announced a schedule change for the 2009-10 season, with the addition of a game at Cincinnati on December 21 which replaces a home contest with UAB that had been slated for December 19.
The UAB has been removed from the schedule due to a schedule conflict by the Blazers. The Crusaders will now play a 6 p.m. CST contest at Cincinnati, the third straight Big East team on the schedule, in addition to Notre Dame and Pittsburgh. All three teams will return to the ARC for games in 2010-2011.
"Adding a third Big East team to our schedule gives us a five-game stretch in December where we are playing power conferences," Freeman said. "In addition to the games this year, it gives us three Big East teams which will visit the ARC next year for our home games."
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