I didn't worry too much about not mentioning the rather routine replacement of the two front tires and all-around alignment on the Z4 a couple of weeks ago, because it was simply just time for it, and didn't seem that remarkable. G & the Boys did their usual good work, and I was on my way again riding smooth & grippy in no time. :)

But today, they went above the call, and outdid themselves.


GP and I had some quick errands we'd planned to run this evening, but when she rolled up in the driveway, I could hear the metal object in one of her tires before I even saw it. Sure enough, when I motioned her to roll slowly & stop, it came into view: A sheet metal screw embedded in one of her treads. The run-flats were doing their job, and the TPMS showed no signs of air loss, but it still wasn't something we cared to to let stand. :confused

We considered our options for a few minutes. We could try to get down to Alphatucky before Butler closed tonight, or thoroughly wreck our jam-packed schedules in the morning to take care of it then. At 4:45, we called Geordie, and explained our situation. He said they closed at 6:00, but to try to get there as soon as we could, and he'd make sure to take care of us.

Following a ride out of the mountains, and a gauntlet of North Fulton commuters of every random stripe, we rolled into the Butler parking lot 55 minutes later, at 5:40.

We didn't even have the time to turn off the car & go in, because G had the guys waiting for us, seat cover, floor mat, and ticket in hand. The 330 was rolled straight into a waiting bay, and up onto the rack. The wheel & tire came off, and were fixed up & re-balanced so quickly, we didn't even have occasion to think about sitting down and waiting. We were still just milling around and chatting with Geordie when the rack went down, and the car was right back out front waiting for us. No one said a word about it being so close to closing, and not once did we feel rushed. The job was every bit as important to them at the end of the day as if it were the first one of the morning.


Not wanting to slog through the remainder of the evening highway purgatory to get back home, we asked Geordie where to go for a nice dinner in the vicinity. He recommended the 5 Seasons Brewery on Old Milton, and was he ever right! GP had a lamb tenderloin with which she was quite impressed, and I put the burger Geordie singled out for praise to the test. It was indeed fantastic, and we'll definitely be back.


So from flat-fixing to foodstuffs, G knows his bidness, has da hookup, and reminds us once again why the drive is always worth it, and as far as we're concerned, the only tire shop for us is the one with Geordie at the helm.

Thank you, gentlemen, for a short-notice job done very well indeed. :buttrock

DW & GP


:cool

sounds like they have no work if they were standing around waiting for you, thats why you got fast service. Just looks like that to me.

G, Annabanana, DW 'n GP r my favoritist ppls

WTG Geordie...I still need to get my alignment done. Its about 3000miles overdo, I just need to get my stiffer springs put in and get rid of these 300# softies.

I'm from Alpharetta, never been to that restraunt. I need to try it out.

sounds like they have no work if they were standing around waiting for you, thats why you got fast service. Just looks like that to me.

How many people do you know decide to get there wheels/tires done at 1740hrs? :shifty

How many people do you know decide to get there wheels/tires done at 1740hrs? :shifty
one tire...goodyear marietta 10 mins

G, Annabanana, DW 'n GP r my favoritist ppls

I resent this :shifty

G, Annabanana, DW 'n GP r my favoritist ppls

boo:(

I resent this :shifty

I <3 you.

boo:(

But not you.

Tee-Hee

<3





+ Chuck says hey

one tire...goodyear marietta 10 mins
if its the one on whitlock ave. I used to work there. We were good, but we didnt hold a candle to g and his crew, when it comes to tires.

sounds like they have no work if they were standing around waiting for you, thats why you got fast service. Just looks like that to me.
Sounds like someone who doesn't know the volume or kind of work they do if you think they had nothing else going on.

Geordie had sufficient members of his staff ready to meet us. He didn't shut down the whole shop, but he clearly made some room in what they were doing, and saw to it that we were taken care of very promptly.

one tire...goodyear marietta 10 mins
:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

Oh sure! Like the Goodyear shop in Marietta that damaged some of our wheels so badly it nearly ended up in court? If those are your standards, good luck to you. Some of us actually care about the quality of work that goes on with our cars.


Maybe some people simply haven't had occasion to see the kind of good service that Geordie & Butler provide. Or more likely, maybe certain people just wish they didn't, and figure a thread like this is an opportunity to try to bring Butler down a peg.

Like I say, good luck. Especially here, with so many people who have been to Geordie's Butler locations, and received service and work of a similar standard.


I hope your Goodyear shop gives you a referral fee for your efforts. :rofl

WOW!!! That is what I call customer care!




I have said it before and I will say it again...Geordie is good people!

G, Annabanana, DW 'n GP r my favoritist ppls
:blush2
I have said it before and I will say it again...Geordie is good people!
:clap :werd: :clap

Geordie FTW. /thread

Geordie:

I'll pass the kind words along to your boss for you. Nice work.

Thanks DW and GP for the continued support.

Sounds like someone who doesn't know the volume or kind of work they do if you think they had nothing else going on.

Geordie had sufficient members of his staff ready to meet us. He didn't shut down the whole shop, but he clearly made some room in what they were doing, and saw to it that we were taken care of very promptly.


:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

Oh sure! Like the Goodyear shop in Marietta that damaged some of our wheels so badly it nearly ended up in court? If those are your standards, good luck to you. Some of us actually care about the quality of work that goes on with our cars.


Maybe some people simply haven't had occasion to see the kind of good service that Geordie & Butler provide. Or more likely, maybe certain people just wish they didn't, and figure a thread like this is an opportunity to try to bring Butler down a peg.

Like I say, good luck. Especially here, with so many people who have been to Geordie's Butler locations, and received service and work of a similar standard.


I hope your Goodyear shop gives you a referral fee for your efforts. :rofl
Isn't this the same goodyear shop that took Nate's car for a joyride and ran into a tree?

Thanks for the kind words, guys! :clap

And Adeel, you are the bestest ever. <3

Geordie:

I'll pass the kind words along to your boss for you. Nice work.

:laugh

Tell him I'm taking this Saturday off, too. KTHXBYE.

Thanks for the kind words, guys! :clap

And Adeel, you are the bestest ever. <3



:laugh

Tell him I'm taking this Saturday off, too. KTHXBYE.

Did you already finish your TPS reports? Good work.

Did you already finish your TPS reports? Good work.

Yes. But he forgot the cover sheet. I'll forward the email about the new TPS cover sheets.



Hooray, Beer! (and Geordie and Butler Tire...Craig's okay, too, I guess) :D

and yet another success story for butler tire and their customers.

:clap:clap

Isn't this the same goodyear shop that took Nate's car for a joyride and ran into a tree?
Can't recall if it was the same place, but I remember that incident, and that's another excellent point.

Thanks DW and GP for the continued support.
Certainly. Geordie & crew make sure it's worth going there. :alright

Thanks for the kind words, guys!
Just telling it like it is. :thumbup:


:cool

I heard that one time Geordie actually changed a tire for a guy while the car was still moving. Apparently the guy was in such a hurry that he could not stop his vehicle. So...G and crew hopped in the shop truck and met the guy out on the road. They jacked up the vehicle while it was still moving and changed his flat tire in the back of the truck while cruising down the highway.


Now...the rumor is that the guy was Chuck Norris. But I cannot confirm that part.

All hail King Geordie! :worship::worship::worship::worship::worship:

I heard that one time Geordie actually changed a tire for a guy while the car was still moving. Apparently the guy was in such a hurry that he could not stop his vehicle. So...G and crew hopped in the shop truck and met the guy out on the road. They jacked up the vehicle while it was still moving and changed his flat tire in the back of the truck while cruising down the highway.


Now...the rumor is that the guy was Chuck Norris. But I cannot confirm that part.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v71/BimmerDawg/Roffles/roflcopter.gif?t=1189689166

I heard that one time Geordie actually changed a tire for a guy while the car was still moving. Apparently the guy was in such a hurry that he could not stop his vehicle. So...G and crew hopped in the shop truck and met the guy out on the road. They jacked up the vehicle while it was still moving and changed his flat tire in the back of the truck while cruising down the highway.


Now...the rumor is that the guy was Chuck Norris. But I cannot confirm that part.

:rofl: :rofl:

Maybe when these craptastic tires I have on my car finally wear out, I'll be hittin the G-dawg up for some.

I might needs me some rimz too

So it was basically like a suburban F1 pit stop. They were waiting changed the tire and off you were. Did they wear the flame retardant suits, and helmets.

I heard that one time Geordie actually changed a tire for a guy while the car was still moving. Apparently the guy was in such a hurry that he could not stop his vehicle. So...G and crew hopped in the shop truck and met the guy out on the road. They jacked up the vehicle while it was still moving and changed his flat tire in the back of the truck while cruising down the highway.


Now...the rumor is that the guy was Chuck Norris. But I cannot confirm that part.

I thought it was Keanu Reeves. Didn't they make a movie about it?

I thought it was Keanu Reeves. Didn't they make a movie about it?



That was a different incedent (a few years later) where Keanu had a multiple blow out on I-85. It went like this.

G arranged for 2 major things never seen in tire repair up to this point.

1) A flat bed 18-wheeler equipped with a lift, tire-mounting machine, a roadforce balancing machine and a small waiting area with coffee and some current periodicals.

2) A helicopter with a giant magnet to pick up the car.

Keanu had called G when he experienced the blow out. He was in a big hurry and could not stop to deal with tire repairs. G put his plan into action. He arranged for the chopper pick the car up with the magnet and place it on the flat bed while moving down the highway. Keanu moved into the waiting area and sipped on some Starbucks while G and his crew went to work replacing the tires. When the work was done, K got back in the car before the chopper picked up the car once more and then placed it back on the highway.

The coolest part of it all was after the car was placed back on the road...G highspeed balanced the car...while Keanu kept driving. Then G jumped from Keanu's car...to the strut of the chopper. Keanu went on his way and G just headed back to work to help other customers. Amazing stuff!


Keep in mind, this all happend between the 316 split and Spaghetti Junction.


Oh...and yes...they did make a movie about it.


Rumor has it that Keanu enjoyed the coffee so much that every time he is in Atlanta...he stops by Butler Alpharetta so he can get more. But again...this is something I cannot confirm!

Rumor has it that Keanu enjoyed the coffee so much that every time he is in Atlanta...he stops by Butler Alpharetta so he can get more. But again...this is something I cannot confirm!

I can confirm this. Starbucks FTW.

Find me a tire store with better coffee and I'll find you a tire store manager with tall hair.

-C

So it was basically like a suburban F1 pit stop. They were waiting changed the tire and off you were. Did they wear the flame retardant suits, and helmets.
Absolutely! They even made a slight track bar adjustment before we peeled out. Oh, wait, that's NASCAR. :stickoutt
That was a different incedent (a few years later) where Keanu had a multiple blow out on I-85. It went like this.
:rofl

Absolutely! They even made a slight track bar adjustment before we peeled out. Oh, wait, that's NASCAR.
:lol

The only way it could have been better is if we'd stayed in the car, rode up on the lift, and chilled in the car while the repair was done. :D


But then, G's vending machine is back, and it has Famous Amos chocolate chip cookies, so lobby FTW as well. :redspot

:lol

The only way it could have been better is if we'd stayed in the car, rode up on the lift, and chilled in the car while the repair was done. :D


But then, G's vending machine is back, and it has Famous Amos chocolate chip cookies, so lobby FTW as well. :redspot

:laugh

That's just because the vending machine guy was there yesterday, so there wasn't enough time for my techs to eat everything.

:lol

But then, G's vending machine is back, and it has Famous Amos chocolate chip cookies, so lobby FTW as well. :redspot

Did Geordie ever tell you about the time our vending machine guy left the machine unlocked, and I put Geordie's wallet, shift knob, and keys in there like they did in "The Office"? He had to buy them back, which was the highlight of my day. Much better than the Famous Amos cookies IMHO.

Did Geordie ever tell you about the time our vending machine guy left the machine unlocked, and I put Geordie's wallet, shift knob, and keys in there like they did in "The Office"? He had to buy them back, which was the highlight of my day. Much better than the Famous Amos cookies IMHO.

:rock:

Did Geordie ever tell you about the time our vending machine guy left the machine unlocked, and I put Geordie's wallet, shift knob, and keys in there like they did in "The Office"? He had to buy them back, which was the highlight of my day. Much better than the Famous Amos cookies IMHO.

:rofl: thats awesome:buttrock:lol

Did Geordie ever tell you about the time our vending machine guy left the machine unlocked, and I put Geordie's wallet, shift knob, and keys in there like they did in "The Office"? He had to buy them back, which was the highlight of my day. Much better than the Famous Amos cookies IMHO.
:lol :lol :lol

Did Geordie ever tell you about the time our vending machine guy left the machine unlocked, and I put Geordie's wallet, shift knob, and keys in there like they did in "The Office"? He had to buy them back, which was the highlight of my day. Much better than the Famous Amos cookies IMHO.
:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol


Ok, I'm going to have to tell the Famous Amos story...



At my old office building downtown, I occasionally made an early snack of a pack of Famous Amos chocolate chip cookies from the company vending machine. On this particular morning, I'd skipped breakfast, and was more hungry than usual, so I got a second pack from the machine, and headed back for my office.

For reasons that defy all logic, one morning, Richard Simmons - yes, the Richard Simmons - had stopped by the building. Now, back when he had a daytime TV show, Simmons used to routinely cite Famous Amos cookies as one of the biggest temptations that contributed to his former large self. Seeing him in the hallway, that factoid sprang to mind, and I decided to torment him.

"Hey Richard!" I called out, and as he turned toward me, I held one of the packages aloft. "Look! Famous Amos cookies!" :devillook

Simmons face switched in an instant to a look of horror, as he froze in his tracks. "OH GOD!!" he wailed, "NOT THE FAMOUS AMOS COOKIES!!!" :eyecrazy

"Oh, but wait, Richard!" I said, holding up the other bag, "I've got two of them!!!" :evil2

I didn't think it was possible for him to wail louder, but he did.

"OH!! MY!! GOD!!! NOOOO!!! YOU'RE GOING TO KILL YOURSELF!!! THROW THOSE AWAY, NOW!!!" :eyecrazy


I laughed as demoniacally as I could, then disappeared behind my office door, tearing open one of the bags of cookies. :biglaughb


:D

Did Geordie ever tell you about the time our vending machine guy left the machine unlocked, and I put Geordie's wallet, shift knob, and keys in there like they did in "The Office"? He had to buy them back, which was the highlight of my day. Much better than the Famous Amos cookies IMHO.

Classic!!!!! :rofl:

:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol


Ok, I'm going to have to tell the Famous Amos story...



At my old office building downtown, I occasionally made an early snack of a pack of Famous Amos chocolate chip cookies from the company vending machine. On this particular morning, I'd skipped breakfast, and was more hungry than usual, so I got a second pack from the machine, and headed back for my office.

For reasons that defy all logic, one morning, Richard Simmons - yes, the Richard Simmons - had stopped by the building. Now, back when he had a daytime TV show, Simmons used to routinely cite Famous Amos cookies as one of the biggest temptations that contributed to his former large self. Seeing him in the hallway, that factoid sprang to mind, and I decided to torment him.

"Hey Richard!" I called out, and as he turned toward me, I held one of the packages aloft. "Look! Famous Amos cookies!" :devillook

Simmons face switched in an instant to a look of horror, as he froze in his tracks. "OH GOD!!" he wailed, "NOT THE FAMOUS AMOS COOKIES!!!" :eyecrazy

"Oh, but wait, Richard!" I said, holding up the other bag, "I've got two of them!!!" :evil2

I didn't think it was possible for him to wail louder, but he did.

"OH!! MY!! GOD!!! NOOOO!!! YOU'RE GOING TO KILL YOURSELF!!! THROW THOSE AWAY, NOW!!!" :eyecrazy


I laughed as demoniacally as I could, then disappeared behind my office door, tearing open one of the bags of cookies. :biglaughb


:D

:rofl

another classic, just on a smaller scale. :devillook

another classic, just on a smaller scale.
Oh, no question! The vending machine gag is awesome. :buttrock

Oh, no question! The vending machine gag is awesome. :buttrock

I need to remember that one for the office here! :devillook

Did Geordie ever tell you about the time our vending machine guy left the machine unlocked, and I put Geordie's wallet, shift knob, and keys in there like they did in "The Office"? He had to buy them back, which was the highlight of my day. Much better than the Famous Amos cookies IMHO.

That is one of the best office pranks ever.

:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol


Ok, I'm going to have to tell the Famous Amos story...



At my old office building downtown, I occasionally made an early snack of a pack of Famous Amos chocolate chip cookies from the company vending machine. On this particular morning, I'd skipped breakfast, and was more hungry than usual, so I got a second pack from the machine, and headed back for my office.

For reasons that defy all logic, one morning, Richard Simmons - yes, the Richard Simmons - had stopped by the building. Now, back when he had a daytime TV show, Simmons used to routinely cite Famous Amos cookies as one of the biggest temptations that contributed to his former large self. Seeing him in the hallway, that factoid sprang to mind, and I decided to torment him.

"Hey Richard!" I called out, and as he turned toward me, I held one of the packages aloft. "Look! Famous Amos cookies!" :devillook

Simmons face switched in an instant to a look of horror, as he froze in his tracks. "OH GOD!!" he wailed, "NOT THE FAMOUS AMOS COOKIES!!!" :eyecrazy

"Oh, but wait, Richard!" I said, holding up the other bag, "I've got two of them!!!" :evil2

I didn't think it was possible for him to wail louder, but he did.

"OH!! MY!! GOD!!! NOOOO!!! YOU'RE GOING TO KILL YOURSELF!!! THROW THOSE AWAY, NOW!!!" :eyecrazy


I laughed as demoniacally as I could, then disappeared behind my office door, tearing open one of the bags of cookies. :biglaughb


:D

It's not nice to tease the heterosexual challenged

One time, when I was in my old office at my old company in Richmond, VA, I went to go get a can of OJ out of the vending machine. I pressed the button, grabbed the can and headed back to my office.

Little did I know that the facilities manger had a key to the vending machine and had decided to play a joke on the office.

I got about half way back to my office and went to open my can of liquid sunshine. Only...it was not liquid sunshine...it was a Bud Light.

So...I walked back to the vending area...and ran into the facilities manager. He was on the floor laughing. I told him that I do not like Bud Light and would like a better beer. His manager got news of the funny discovery, got pissed and took the vending machine key away. He was worried that a client may have gotten the beer and been offended. Whatever!?!?


I'm thirsty, all of a sudden!

Did Geordie ever tell you about the time our vending machine guy left the machine unlocked, and I put Geordie's wallet, shift knob, and keys in there like they did in "The Office"? He had to buy them back, which was the highlight of my day. Much better than the Famous Amos cookies IMHO.

:lol:buttrock

One time, when I was in my old office at my old company in Richmond, VA, I went to go get a can of OJ out of the vending machine. I pressed the button, grabbed the can and headed back to my office.

Little did I know that the facilities manger had a key to the vending machine and had decided to play a joke on the office.

I got about half way back to my office and went to open my can of liquid sunshine. Only...it was not liquid sunshine...it was a Bud Light.

So...I walked back to the vending area...and ran into the facilities manager. He was on the floor laughing. I told him that I do not like Bud Light and would like a better beer. His manager got news of the funny discovery, got pissed and took the vending machine key away. He was worried that a client may have gotten the beer and been offended. Whatever!?!?


I'm thirsty, all of a sudden!

Now that's my kind of prank!! :buttrock:buttrock:buttrock


I'm thirsty now too. :(

I'm having a Guiness right now at TGIFridays in the airport on my way to Miami. Who is thirsty now

I'm having a Guiness right now at TGIFridays in the airport on my way to Miami. Who is thirsty now

Asshat

:flipa :flipa :flipa :flipa :flipa

Asshat

:flipa :flipa :flipa :flipa :flipa
Well I am at work, drinking beer, eating a ham sandwich, all while downloading porn..

:shifty

Well I am at work, drinking beer, eating a ham sandwich, all while downloading porn..

:shifty

You must be working from home

You must be working from home
No, I just thought that would be ironic working for an Islamic company.. Plus I am all drugged up today..