Hayley morality quiz

[fusilier23]

I'm curious as to where priorities lie on this board. Let me posit this: Suppose there were a 2 PM Saturday afternoon concert in your area, which includes Hayley and not only all the other CW girls, but the Celtic Tenors as a supporting act (after some begging and pleading on the part of some managers). For this one event, not only will both Hayley and Meav both be there, but Deirdre Shannon too, and she will join the other girls on stage, not just sing on her own. You've got elite tickets that get you down front and in to see the artists afterward, which you bought three months ago and which cost you a pretty penny.

Three days before the concert, you get a call from a relative who has a child just starting to get bigger. He has ordered some new furniture for the child, but the only time the supplier can deliver it is 2:30 that Saturday afternoon, and if that's no good, the next time he can deliver it isn't for three weeks. The thing is, he will only deliver it as far as the front door, he won't haul it upstairs to your relative's third-story flat, and then there's the question of getting it together.

There's no one else in the area who can help, this one's away, that one's kids have a soccer game, this one's got a bad back. Your relative can't simply leave the furniture out by the front door until such time as help can be available, the building is really strict about things like that and he'll get hit with a fine he can ill afford, and the weather forecast for Saturday isn't good in any case.

So, what do you do?

[grant]

Interesting Fusilier!!

As far as I'm concerned - no contest! and I've voted for "other plans" as I wouldn't expect someone else to do something I'm not prepared to do!

taking your story literally, that other relative with his kid's soccer practice could go by the board for once their loss (financially) would be a lot less than mine.

Of course, I wouldn't let Hayley know what I'd done, she might not approve

Grant

[roger]

Apart from my parents, one of whom died when I was eight, I have never known any close family so it is difficult to imagine how I might react. Given the particular scenario stated, I think I would endeavour to find someone else to help (which is how I voted) but, if that failed, sorry but I would go to the concert.

It would depend on the severity of the crisis but non-delivery of furniture is hardly life-threatening.

Roger

[Dave]

No question about it, Option 2 (Get someone else to help).

That "other help" would include phoning the company from whom the goods was ordered. I'd tell them in no uncertain terms that unless the furniture was delivered into the flat, to the very room where it is needed, the order would be cancelled.

I've done this myself in the past. There would be a remarkably rapid change of attitude by the Company.

In any case, I don't see the problem in a chld having to wait three weeks if necessary, I wouldn't have cancelled any concert (Hayley or not) for that... and I have three kids (once small and growing fast!) myself. There's no dilemma at all, really.

Hard bitten Dave

[mac]

Taking it out of context of furniture, I would help - even if Hayley and the Celtic Woman girls themselves promised to buy me dinner afterwards. Actually, I doubt I have that much will power to say no to my relatives, so even if they promised a back rub then I'd still refuse (not meant to be rude, I just have this really painful twinge in my back that I've been meaning to get seen to).
Anyway, that's just me, I'd help out with the furniture. And I'm sure that someone on here might not have tickets so it would be quite easy to pass the tickets on to someone else who would appreciate them entirely.

Would be a shame to miss it though, usually I'd give my right arm to attend.

[stevemacdonald]

A dilemma like this always brings out the worst in me. I'd call the furniture company and tell them my relative has a $1000 cash bonus awaiting the men if they not only haul the goods up three flights but assemble it. The only catch is they can't mention the bonus until the work is completed and then they have to say the password "Dipsy-Doodle" and the funds will be handed over.

Meanwhile I'll be at the concert cheering Hayley on and laughing myself silly during intermissions.

[fusilier23]

I for one voted "other plans." If I spent a ton of money on a concert that's been scheduled awhile, I'm going, I'm not going to cheerfully pour that money down the drain and give up my fun experience to help someone with a non-emergent situation. A real emergency, yes, but non-delivery of furniture doesn't qualify. I have concluded that to give up something you want and especially something you've paid for so that someone else can have something they want at your expense does not make you a good person, it makes you a chump. It also sets a bad precedent, as your relatives will start to expect you to always drop what you are doing whenever they want help, and families are not free labor that you call on when you want your backyard cleaned or your steps fixed, then lay a guilt trip on if they say no.

[Joe]

Hello Steven,

I voted for 'other plans' as well. I'm sure the three-week delay in the furniture delivery wouldn't be a prob.

[Richard]

Hello folks!

I voted for 'other plans' too. Apart from not wanting to miss Hayley, I might put my back out shifting furniture, so somebody else can have that pleasure!

Best Wishes,

Richard

[mac]

fusilier23 said:

I for one voted "other plans." If I spent a ton of money on a concert that's been scheduled awhile, I'm going, I'm not going to cheerfully pour that money down the drain and give up my fun experience to help someone with a non-emergent situation. A real emergency, yes, but non-delivery of furniture doesn't qualify. I have concluded that to give up something you want and especially something you've paid for so that someone else can have something they want at your expense does not make you a good person, it makes you a chump. It also sets a bad precedent, as your relatives will start to expect you to always drop what you are doing whenever they want help, and families are not free labor that you call on when you want your backyard cleaned or your steps fixed, then lay a guilt trip on if they say no.

Hello, chump right here i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

[roger]

I wouldn't say that, Mac. You just haven't been quite so Hayleywowed as the rest of us yet. But you will be!

Roger

[mac]

Oh, no it's okay. When it comes to my family I'm really as much as putty in their hands. But you're probably right, there might be no stopping me going to a Hayley concert after I've been Hayleywowed!

[thomas]

I've submitted "having other plans" as well. If it was some serious problems inside the family like a life and death decision I would give my tickets to somebody else. Family should have the highest priority.
But carrying the furniture into an appartment isn't serious enough to cancel a concert. That can be done by the one who delivers the furniture.

Thomas

[Stephany]

I second that, Thomas. I voted the same way for the very same reasons. I should also add that it probably would be the first time I see Hayley LIVE so no hesitation there. i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

[Eric]

I voted "other plans" and also noticed a commonality here in the replies to this thread. None of them mention (other than the beginning post) anything about the other performers. I'm thinking that no one really cares who is going to be singing with her, just as long as, Ms. Hayley Westenra is going to sing! Looks like she's "Hayleywowed" a lot of us.

Cheers from a "Hayleywowed" country boy,

Eric D.