Story Time! "Dudes In Trucks" & "The Threshold"

OK, it's story time! Nothing alleged or hypothetical or theoretical today. Come here about the dudes in trucks and the saga of the threshold. :)
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[@jadabaker3634]

"I feel like such a Karen"😂😂😂

[@caitlinpowell8855]

Who else can’t help but love Mary’s storytimes 🖐 yesss I love hearing these kind of videos

[@karensmith2501]

I think I would have wacked them both with the threshold board.

[@kaciejames]

Karen Smith AHAHHA

[@mooniemoons]

star wars: "in a galaxy, far, far away..." mary: "in a neighbourhood not too far away..." 😂

[@philipcarruthers]

OMG - if that had been my threshold experience, I'd have found a use for that hole.

[@guitarfliud10]

Philip Carruthers 🤣🤣🤣🤣 this comment is so underrated lol

[@NS-ut4ym]

I will need to be updated on the dudes in trucks 😂😂

[@beritbunny]

Nikki sweat NEED!

[@mari6870]

Yes indeed!

[@johnphillips9415]

Sounds like government workers 30 people standing around watching 1 person work.

[@SouthernASMRSounds]

But this is even worse! We don't even have the one guy working!

[@theskellyboi]

This was such a ridiculous story. I really admire your patience through all that, Mary - because I would've lost mine very early on 😂

[@jordanu467]

I just hate finding and then dealing with someone to work on the house. I always find a Randy like this and its always a nightmare!

[@jaxmynXalexander]

I never comment but felt compelled to. Girl! Your work ethic is amazing!

[@WhisperCrayon]

I’m at 29 min and I can’t believe this story is still going! WTF!?

[@daughteroftheking4266]

Oh my goodness it must be a NC thing! I moved here two years ago and I was completely baffled at the workers. They never came when they said they would and then they just stop by unannounced and I either wasn’t home or I was home alone and wouldn’t answer the door. One ask my husband if I was paranoid bc I would never let him in when he stopped by. My husband was like we live in a world where we honor appointments and we except workers to come on the day and time you say, we aren’t friends you don’t just stop by! Effing idiots!

[@patcox8745]

Grant Kindness This doesn’t just happen in NC. I have had the same treatment in CA. These “handymen” just can’t seem to get it together and honor their commitments. Your only alternative is to go thru LOWES or Home Depot and pay an arm and a leg, which you don’t want to do. At the end, if you added up all the wasted time, and frustration, Loews would look cheap, BUT you don’t know that at the beginning of your little project.....😡😡😡😡😡🤬🤬

[@jenh9426]

same in Wi-have had a lawn kid-as he was a kid... started out fine-then he stopped communicating(and came by 2 days after I mowed the lawn myself, as I hadn't heard from him). so he fired himself(as it turns out it runs in the family-his father starts projects and doesn't finish them either). Unreliable snow removal people(one of whom is always recommended by a neighbor-call "jeff". I finally told the person what happened when I hired "jeff" for snow removal. They said they didn't know. Well of course, no one is going to admit they are unreliable and that you shouldn't recommend them. Only people you can rely upon are "professionals" and sometimes family-sometimes

[@kamisa7362]

Sometimes It's probably best to just get a real professional, or at least find someone with good ratings, a good track record and standards. Self proclaimed "Handymen" aren't always handy or reliable, and can be more unprofessional than anything. Not all handymen are on the same level.

[@sabb7712]

Omg Mary no you’ve definitely discovered a conspiracy and now the government will probably be monitoring you 😂 (jk) loved this vid tho lol

[@xXxHORNZz1996xXx]

Are you sure you don’t live in NY? Because you just described how my work day goes hahaha. Plus I’m a dude in a truck.

[@beritbunny]

lol I would LOVE to have Mary out here keeping us filled in on the "Xanadu/American Dream 'Mall' Saga"!!!

[@ynz3713]

That was a lulu of a story. I fancy myself a patient and understanding person but would have reached my limit with Randy, Ron, and ben 😄.

[@PaperAntlers222]

You have the patience of a saint all the times you called him when he kept you waiting, I don’t know how you did it! Lol

[@ccl4705]

Dudes do be fascinated with holes.

[@starrgravityasmr1339]

Cc L this is a page of worship, please see yourself out Jk 😂

[@SouthernASMRSounds]

Unfortunately for some of us, they just stand there, unsure what to do with it. :(

[@starrgravityasmr1339]

SouthernASMR Sounds. for MOST of us, Mary 😂

[@laraayala9572]

I wanted to go to bed but was too immersed in the Threshold story (more like saga)! It was bonkers from start to finish lol but I’m glad to hear it was all okay in the end.

[@PublickGamer]

oh god, this story seemed to take every unsatisfying twist and turn possible; it must've been a nightmare having all that on your mind for so many months. I'm sooo glad you managed to get it all sorted in the end!

[@PaperDolly86]

Bless your heart, Mary. Being a single woman is tough. I thought i would never find someone to help me finish building my elliptical machine. Finally, I called my dad, and he drove 2 hrs to help me finish it. On the other hand, now that my fiance is in the picture, waiting months for him to fix stuff, then being expected to praise him for an hour, afterward, is frustrating. Should we start a handy woman service, to help gals like us?? Calling all handy women!!

[@Harasezza]

Your "threshold" for tolerating b.s. is WAY higher than mine, haha. Sorry you had to go through that. Ever thought of writing a review on Yelp to warn other homeowners of those supposed handy men?

[@neilyoungfan]

I see Mary is wearing that necklace she uncovered in her Goodwill Jewelry bag yesterday. It caught my eye too.

[@sarah1957]

Good Lord, this sounds like every experience we have ever had with trying to find a handyman lol... Never show up or answer the phone until they randomly decide to and always have some crazy excuse.

[@srlamb7898]

Your back problems were so bad you couldn't return a phonecall lmao

[@Chrispy_thee_Critter]

I just kept thinking about that Jerry Seinfeld show on Netflix called "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" and Mary's version would be "Dudes in Trucks Staring at Sinkholes." 😉 Also, damn those so-called handymen to Hades! That's my biggest pet peeve, the "Oh, yeah, I'll be there" jags and the never-apology when they don't show up, but then somehow miraculously call you back. We'd get the "lazy beyotch" moniker if us gals pulled the same crap. Grrrrrr......😡🤬

[@daisyd5760]

It's amazing how patient you are. Your "Threshold" story reminded me one of Mark Twain's stories, though I can't remember which one.

[@valeriew3277]

Your stories are my favorite. You don't even try and you have me lol at times. Looking forward to the next one.

[@maddie4377]

please post more story times like these, i really love them! they’re great for anxiety and when i need to relax because i’m too immersed in the story to feel anxious lol

[@BillySwainAU]

omg all i have to say about that is: holy. hell. i would literally lose my mind

[@isaackeast3377]

This is now my favourite video of yours! Didn't get to sleep though.. had to see how the stories turned out. Thanks for documenting and sharing.

[@friedeggsammy1990]

Your voice and diction really really reminds me of my favourite aunt and how she tells stories. Thank you so much for telling these kinds of stories while I'm away at school!

[@thriftylysboston]

Holy crap!! You have so much patience. This is a crazy story! Thanks for sharing!!! 😳😭💕

[@knomsie2070]

Those tradesmen/handymen deserves a good kick in the ass! How rude

[@thegingerx]

A couple years ago I moved into my new house and within a month they started MAJOR roadwork behind my house. The streets were partially blocked during the day, but at night they *really* went to work. Their giant spotlight shined straight into my bedroom window and the damn jackhammers were nonstop. This went on for a year straight. It’s embarrassing but I definitely went a little “Karen” at one point lol 😂

[@mayac2071]

i love hearing stories of your life!!! you should tell more!!!

[@Itsaramis13]

You have the most interesting neighborhood :0

[@MM_asmrColorTests]

I swear, this was all so insane that I was half expecting to hear that the "Wild Bill" neighbor showed up to mess with the door next! 😂

[@sandramarten5605]

You have to deal with idiots periodically in life. Its so frustrating. Irritating. Strong people are always in hope of a solution. We never have neighbours that might have the flu. Pathetic. God give you the strength to carry on with these clowns!!!

[@tuxiegirlwhiskers1768]

Sounds typical Mary, a bunch of guys standing around a hole just staring at it and looking important. lol I see that all the time. Have a wonderful Thursday Mary.

[@annjay2581]

I know this is oddly specific, but I wished I had a coworker like you to tell me stories like this during lunch break lol

[@grandmascorner945]

The memories you brought back, I mean nightmares. 😂😂

[@guitarfliud10]

Stories like these make me so glad construction runs in the family 🤣🤣

[@caitlinpowell8855]

Would you ever think about doing a Q&A? If so, my question is how did you start youtube and end up getting into asmr? You’re so good at it and such a great entertainer

[@SincerelyHerself]

I cannot wait for this story 😆

[@DARLINSAYS]

Just in time for bed. Goodnight Mary! Hope your day is great tomorrow!

[@ariesgirl4994]

Good evening. What a nightmare!

[@jenh9426]

yep, everyone knows someone who's "great" & you should call them. Me-it was a snow removal guy-shoveled slush(it wasn't supposed to freeze the next day) and then when I needed him to show up(so I could get to work!) he had snow blower trouble and then "had to go to the hospital for chest pain". He had the nerve to ask when snow removal season was done if I needed lawn care... um no. I don't know what the F is so damn difficult about being reliable & show up when you say you will. Don't even get me started on the shady lady(who I should have known better) that i started out with for snow removal(she fired me as a client as I pointed out she was changing the VERBAL agreement we made and that it may be better to put these agreements in writing-you know, cut down on confusion and misunderstanding).

[@BuriedTeeth]

I like this style of video, and the Tiger King videos. Would you be able to make more like this where you occasionally read notes? 🙏

[@noemianahiihernandez9569]

Love your videos

[@LouiseASMR]

Your story telling is always top notch😂 trying to sleep but I can't stop laughing!

[@punkinpatch1856]

What a nightmare. Sounds like my kitchen remodel saga. Still not done after four years.

[@tiborkovacs5317]

Good story told well thanks.

[@MKF30]

Hello again, Mary right? Great video, oh wow sounds like they're working on something. Here in the city they work overnight sometimes and it's so annoying if they're milling the road or working on the sewers.

[@gc9362]

LOOOL I loved this for some reason it was very amusing 😅😅

[@mari6870]

Omg Mary that is such a crazy ordeal you had to deal with. You have the patience of a saint.

[@stl3964]

Great story !

[@Bekah9126]

Ugh I can relate!! Handymen are a different breed...

[@1Bucsbabe]

Wow something is seriously sketchy there I hope u keep us updated

[@MM_asmrColorTests]

Ha, I'm late to the party with this video as I had a crazy few days. I ended up finally listening to it tonight when I was trying to go over some college work. I burst out laughing when you mentioned PeeWee's Playhouse. This entire situation was the definition of a fiasco. It was so crazy that I eventually couldn't stop laughing and turned all my attention to the video. Mary, I'm thinking that maybe all these guys are secretly in love with you and just want to see you again so were keeping this "threshold" thing going as long as possible. Thank goodness you could laugh at it and thanks for sharing...this made my day! 😂

[@carolkay7853]

Ahh! Honey! That's a story that would test a saint! Yes, always keep your paperwork!! Xx👍🥰

[@maddie107]

Sadly this doesn't just happen in the US. I'm in the UK and have just waited 3 weeks to find an electrician who can come to put a new bathroom light in. Familiar story with 'oh yes, I'll look up the parts and call you back.' then never heard of again. After 3-4 of these and a couple of 'too busy/too small a job' excuses, friend of our handy man came out and did it in an hour with 2 days notice. This is just one example of the problems with workmen I've had in the last 2 years prepping a house for sale and making improvements in the new one. I deeply feel your pain. I also am with you on the point this is their job and they need the money so how can they operate a business this way without starving?

[@maddie107]

PS if this ever happens again, I can recommend a guy called Jamie who is a carpet fitter, who fixed our threshold when same thing happened. He's reliable and works cash in hand. The only slight snag is that he lives in Plymouth, Devon (UK) so you'll have to weigh up whether you think the airfare and accommodation cost would be worth it. Sounds like it possibly might!!

[@Brenden0600]

I was getting bored and now I have something to watch

[@thomaskeeler8873]

I love yah dang stories Mary.

[@ChelseaBrooke85]

Sounds like pipelining people! lol We had that mess ALL SUMMER LONG here!

[@mrslisafielding]

The rose quartz necklace looks lovely, Mary x

[@Sassafras711]

Oh my goodness! 😖 You had a high threshold tolerance for your threshold! 🤪

[@TheBlindBaker722]

You can buy vinyl cling window tinting on Amazon. It's a DIY thing. It's pretty forgiving. I did something similar to our window. It might be worth looking into.

[@Ashleylikesbunnies]

For the first few mins it just sounds like a typical British building site - the cuppas 😂

[@MyLifeIsATrueStory]

Omg Mary I SWEAR You and I are soul sisters 😂🤣 LOL I’ve joked that you are me with a southern accent and This video proves it! I would totally have journaled an experience like this (and have)! Ha ha -Thanks yet again for another hilarious video -the laughs are appreciated...I Swear sometimes I catch myself talking back to you as I watch your videos, agreeing with you, laughing out loud etc. you really do crack me up:-)

[@maddie107]

Misread the title and thought it would be a kids' book 'Ducks in Trucks' :D

[@Xyxnd8ny]

A volcano down there ☠️

[@Jordan-jj]

Mary! Go ask them whats up lol I'm so curious!!

[@DARLINSAYS]

Well I couldn’t sleep because the story was so good. Lol. Did you ever pay Ben? I’m in genuine aww over this. How is this your luck 😭

[@alexlin9565]

I’m so sorry, Mary. I just finished an epic saga of the broken refrigerator. It broke right before Labor Day, end of August, and I just got the new working replacement January 31. Five months, ugh!

[@irenebrown4450]

Hi Ms. Mary, Could have you used the tint that they use on car windows for your storm door?

[@MK-Hogan]

I think we can safely speculate one thing for sure - the dudes in trucks are getting paid by the hour. 😏 omg that threshold story is epic. 🤯

[@grgumgee1]

Along with the nieghborhood I need an update on the hole!

[@jonnavdpas]

What a nightmare 😂

[@noemianahiihernandez9569]

Love you so much

[@spencerallegra]

Your neighborhood is a trip!

[@NekoYokai1999]

OMG 😂 Bless your heart! You are so nice! Love your videos ♥️. I'm nice and all, but I have been there and had to put up with incompetent nincompoops also. Then I wondered why I was so nice...but my momma raised me with manners. LoL

[@aninditasaha4610]

Please do some more soft spoken theory/horror stories.... theories preferably..please please... I love you so much😘😘😘😘

[@p00tl0vat0]

Oh my god I can’t believe how long this kept going on and on and on😂 I’m so sorry Mary😂😂

[@OcT083r]

Omg I would have been so mad I would have tried to do it myself 😂

[@vancewearspants604]

Oh Mary I love you 😂💛

[@aemummie1]

Wow!🤯

[@stikkinixx]

Wow. Wowie wow wow. Your restraint and patience are incredible. I don't know what I would've done, but it would've been explosive 😂 All these grown men acting like teenagers. I'd have lost my damn mid on those fools 😂

[@HAVENWELLE]

At least you got two good stories out of your ordeal.

[@rachell7318]

If anyone ever tells you that you’re impatient, please tell them this story!!! I could never imagine being so patient

[@sametoyoutoo8509]

Had similar experiences. Handymen are an odd bunch. One stole money from me

[@ArtByIHG]

Do some more neighbor update videos🤣🤣🤣

[@katstorm13]

Isn't home ownership fun sometimes? Randy sounds just like my brother when he was fixing my condo after one of my many bouts with water damage. (That was 2014. He never did fix everything he was supposed to 🙄) Definitely a good thing to keep notes and as much other documenting ideas you think might be relevant.

[@liv9442]

This just makes me thankful my dad is handy lol, that sucks so sorry you had to go through all that

[@sickleds]

oh my gosh what is with these handy men showing up unannounced!! that would scare me so bad!

[@SouthernASMRSounds]

I have a way to deal with unannounced shit, don't you worry.

[@jaygrum]

ok new Tingle Word...truck(s)..nice

[@teghannbowman2293]

Hi Mary!!

[@sleepymind5213]

With the Men in Trucks story, it sounds like they are inspecting the oil well to make sure there isn't going to be a sudden change in the flow of the oil.

[@SouthernASMRSounds]

And it takes 30 people to do that?

[@ASMRRelaxtime]

Love your storytelling. Use Yelp next time! Randys and Bens can’t get away with that no-show, no-answer stuff on there🙂

[@jules1120]

As much as I hate that you had to go through such a (excuse the language) a shit storm of excuses & *straight up bullshit, it did make for an entertaining story & I thank you for sharing it w us. You are a great story teller, ever think about writing a book or 2? 😉😊 Thank you for once again inviting us into your life & sharing this epic adventure. Brightest Blessings Always Mary. Side Note: *Straight up bullshit? Is that even possible? Lol. 😂🤣😅🤠

[@moth9181]

You finished the part about Roy and I really thought the ordeal was over. But then I looked at the remaining time on the video. How hard can it be for these clowns to install a threshold...shm 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@carolinetaylor8782]

Now I have no idea what I’m talking about and have no evidence to back this up, but it seems like fracking or drilling for oil.🤷‍♀️