This is the first Saturday in a while where 1) I have been home and 2) the weather is decent. Doing things around the house is one of my favorite things to do. It might seem boring to some but just cleaning up the basement or the garage is very therapeutic. Funny how such a small improvement can allow me to step back and say to myself "That looks so much better why didn't I do this sooner." Today is one of those recharge feel good days for me. Hope everyone else's Saturday is a great one.
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02/23/2008 14:20 #43437
Saturday just doing things02/21/2008 14:38 #43417
StyrofoamToday I want to Bagel Jay's on Delaware for lunch. Besides the sandwich being good they served my fountain drink in a styrofoam cup. Is it just me or does a fountain soda just taste better in styrofoam? I have always been able to taste certain things that others don't seem to. For example I can taste the difference between say Poland Spring water and Dasani. I am not saying that I am special or anything but I notice the difference. Although styrofoam is bad for our environment I sure do enjoy drinking from one. Maybe it's the carcinogens that are released that gives it that oh so great flavor.
paul - 02/21/08 21:16
That is crazy, I think it tastes different too, but bad. I feel like you can taste the styrofoam, lol. I have never heard anyone say that styrofoam tastes good, although I do remember enjoying to chew on styrofoam cups as a kid.
That is crazy, I think it tastes different too, but bad. I feel like you can taste the styrofoam, lol. I have never heard anyone say that styrofoam tastes good, although I do remember enjoying to chew on styrofoam cups as a kid.
mrdeadlier - 02/21/08 19:12
Oh come on you know you think you're more specialer than the rest of us. Just admit it.
Oh come on you know you think you're more specialer than the rest of us. Just admit it.
metalpeter - 02/21/08 18:39
You are correct that it does taste different in styrofoam not sure if it is better or not but sometimes if the paper cup is lined you can taste the lining. Just like it tastes different in glass, metal or plastic but to me I don't know as there is one container I prefer.
You are correct that it does taste different in styrofoam not sure if it is better or not but sometimes if the paper cup is lined you can taste the lining. Just like it tastes different in glass, metal or plastic but to me I don't know as there is one container I prefer.
ladycroft - 02/21/08 15:18
Styrofoam reminds me of dentistry in the 80’s. Remember when they choked you with a Styrofoam tray full of ‘strawberry yogurt flavored’ fluoride. Anytime I touch the stuff my teeth clench.
Water on the other hand, I can TOTALLY tell the difference in the taste. I had to go through 5 brands before I found one I liked here.
Styrofoam reminds me of dentistry in the 80’s. Remember when they choked you with a Styrofoam tray full of ‘strawberry yogurt flavored’ fluoride. Anytime I touch the stuff my teeth clench.
Water on the other hand, I can TOTALLY tell the difference in the taste. I had to go through 5 brands before I found one I liked here.
02/19/2008 09:01 #43387
Living roomYesterday my wife and I went out to purchase some lamps for the living room. This room has a light in the center on the ceiling that does not give off any sort of warm light. We even tried to change it out at one point but hated the way it looked. Target was our only hope in this matter. We ended up buying 2 table lamps and one floor lamp. After some moving around it looks so homey now. Maybe now I will not be so uptight while trying to relax.
As is life with one solution comes another problem however. As I was sitting in our well lit, cozy inviting living room I started brainstorming about our tv stand. Since we purchased the 46" tv I had to move my floor standing speakers out and put some replacements in. The floor standing units were to tall and the tv was to wide. I was on the hunt for a good stand last night and I am a little disappointed. They were either massive or downright expensive. My main goal is to get the surround sound set back up. So I either have to build a stand myself or maybe even buy a smaller set of speakers.
As is life with one solution comes another problem however. As I was sitting in our well lit, cozy inviting living room I started brainstorming about our tv stand. Since we purchased the 46" tv I had to move my floor standing speakers out and put some replacements in. The floor standing units were to tall and the tv was to wide. I was on the hunt for a good stand last night and I am a little disappointed. They were either massive or downright expensive. My main goal is to get the surround sound set back up. So I either have to build a stand myself or maybe even buy a smaller set of speakers.
james - 02/19/08 11:37
If it is convenient for you, dropping by AmVets once a week or so might find you a nice TV stand for cheap. Jim and I have bought a ton of furniture that way and he is a picky fellow. It is all period and matches. Crazy.
If it is convenient for you, dropping by AmVets once a week or so might find you a nice TV stand for cheap. Jim and I have bought a ton of furniture that way and he is a picky fellow. It is all period and matches. Crazy.
02/15/2008 22:30 #43353
Friday is supposed to be funToday was not a fun day for me. Work was crazy because of this project I am working on and I was tired besides. We have so many devices and hardware to keep straight that you can't carry it all. The worst part is that I have to be totally mobile. So if I leave something in one building because I used it there last I have to go and get it to use it somewhere else. There is really no telling when or where you will need it next. However, it keeps me moving and prevents what my wife likes to call "9 to 5 ass".
I was mentally and physically drained today though. I felt like I was making more work for myself actually being at work. Oh well I guess you can't win em all.
We capped off the night going to Amicis in Kenmore recommended by (e:mrdeadlier) I had the Penne and Shrimp with the Vodka Cream Sauce.....it was fantastic. I'm a sucker for vodka and cream sauce. Yum!
I was mentally and physically drained today though. I felt like I was making more work for myself actually being at work. Oh well I guess you can't win em all.
We capped off the night going to Amicis in Kenmore recommended by (e:mrdeadlier) I had the Penne and Shrimp with the Vodka Cream Sauce.....it was fantastic. I'm a sucker for vodka and cream sauce. Yum!
mrdeadlier - 02/16/08 12:32
"9 to 5 ass" -- hey i've got one of those!
"9 to 5 ass" -- hey i've got one of those!
paul - 02/16/08 00:48
Someday when they make a Roswell documentary about the people that worked behind the scenes curing cancer we can be in it.
The last time I was there was my first date with this girl Angela Vacanti in 3rd grade. Oh how many years ago that was.
Someday when they make a Roswell documentary about the people that worked behind the scenes curing cancer we can be in it.
The last time I was there was my first date with this girl Angela Vacanti in 3rd grade. Oh how many years ago that was.
02/13/2008 22:18 #43319
I hate Amazon.com right now!So this is my first rant post (great!). Let me give you a little background:
I have not carried a CC balance since 1996. That was the year I first signed up for a card and it was a Sabres Mastercard no less. I have been very proud to say every balance has been paid in full every month on time.
For Christmas I ordered the same TV that (e:paul) just got. Under the impression that I was getting 1) $30 dollars off at Amazon.com for my first purchase with the Amazon Visa card and 2) 18 Months no interest. This was a win win because the tv was cheaper then any retail store. Plus there was free shipping and no tax.
Tonight I got my second statement and noticed that there was $19.24 in interest. So I called Chase to clear this up and found out the 18 month promotion was offered through GE????? What? Don't they make light bulbs? So I called Amazon directly. I am not someone who enjoys confrontation but on the phone I don't really care. I am never going to see/meet this person and if I do then I would not know anyway. I ripped into everyone I talked to tonight...all 3 of them.
It came down to the fact that I signed up for the Amazon.com Visa and not the Amazon.com Store Card. Now maybe this was my mistake but Amazon in my opinion did not make this very clear. Who knew that they had two cards? So it all came down to "Oh you signed up for that card...well you needed this card."
Needless to say I am very pissed off tonight. However, I guess I have a lot still going for me.
1) I got $30 off
2) The TV was 700 cheaper then getting it in a retail store
3) I got a $25 gift card from Amazon as a reward for buying the tv
4) I managed to talk Chase into giving me a credit for the finance fees
I do feel cheated though. I have the money to pay this off tomorrow which I will do and then cancel the Chase Amazon card. The principle is the thing that kills me.
Man this blogging thing is like free therapy. I feel better already!
I have not carried a CC balance since 1996. That was the year I first signed up for a card and it was a Sabres Mastercard no less. I have been very proud to say every balance has been paid in full every month on time.
For Christmas I ordered the same TV that (e:paul) just got. Under the impression that I was getting 1) $30 dollars off at Amazon.com for my first purchase with the Amazon Visa card and 2) 18 Months no interest. This was a win win because the tv was cheaper then any retail store. Plus there was free shipping and no tax.
Tonight I got my second statement and noticed that there was $19.24 in interest. So I called Chase to clear this up and found out the 18 month promotion was offered through GE????? What? Don't they make light bulbs? So I called Amazon directly. I am not someone who enjoys confrontation but on the phone I don't really care. I am never going to see/meet this person and if I do then I would not know anyway. I ripped into everyone I talked to tonight...all 3 of them.
It came down to the fact that I signed up for the Amazon.com Visa and not the Amazon.com Store Card. Now maybe this was my mistake but Amazon in my opinion did not make this very clear. Who knew that they had two cards? So it all came down to "Oh you signed up for that card...well you needed this card."
Needless to say I am very pissed off tonight. However, I guess I have a lot still going for me.
1) I got $30 off
2) The TV was 700 cheaper then getting it in a retail store
3) I got a $25 gift card from Amazon as a reward for buying the tv
4) I managed to talk Chase into giving me a credit for the finance fees
I do feel cheated though. I have the money to pay this off tomorrow which I will do and then cancel the Chase Amazon card. The principle is the thing that kills me.
Man this blogging thing is like free therapy. I feel better already!
fellyconnelly - 02/14/08 09:52
the entire country is run on credit. i mean the federal reserve is a private banking institution! so yes... the only way to have good credit is to give all your money to credit card companies. fuckers.
the entire country is run on credit. i mean the federal reserve is a private banking institution! so yes... the only way to have good credit is to give all your money to credit card companies. fuckers.
jenks - 02/14/08 08:36
I never carry a balance either, except for once or twice after christmas when I've had to pay it off over two months. But you know what kills me- that that does NOT give me the best credit rating. Of course it doesn't... the credit card companies don't get to make their ridiculous 18% off me, so they don't like it.
fuckers.
I never carry a balance either, except for once or twice after christmas when I've had to pay it off over two months. But you know what kills me- that that does NOT give me the best credit rating. Of course it doesn't... the credit card companies don't get to make their ridiculous 18% off me, so they don't like it.
fuckers.
drew - 02/13/08 23:39
(e:janelle) recommended I get a bass guitar when the check comes. Too bad I won't be able to afford an American made one!
(e:janelle) recommended I get a bass guitar when the check comes. Too bad I won't be able to afford an American made one!
jason - 02/13/08 23:11
James, I'm sure you know this already, so we can share the joke, but Uncle Sizzam is borrowing the cash to give us! Yay! He's as irresponsible as we are!
James, I'm sure you know this already, so we can share the joke, but Uncle Sizzam is borrowing the cash to give us! Yay! He's as irresponsible as we are!
mrdeadlier - 02/13/08 23:03
Maybe it's un-American but my tax money is going directly to the CC as well.
On the flip side, I think except for maybe a grand total of oh say 6 (non-consecutive) months, I have CARRIED a balance of some sort on a CC since 1995. :(
Maybe it's un-American but my tax money is going directly to the CC as well.
On the flip side, I think except for maybe a grand total of oh say 6 (non-consecutive) months, I have CARRIED a balance of some sort on a CC since 1995. :(
james - 02/13/08 22:47
You don't carry a balance with crushing interest every month? What are ya? A pinko commie or something? Real Americans get buried under debt, for America!
Bush's economic stimulus package expected to pass both the house and the senate means a $600 check to each single tax payer. They urge us not to pay off our debts but to spend it on consumer products to stimulate the economy... and economy swirling at the bottom of the bowl because of debt.
America, Fuck Ya!
You don't carry a balance with crushing interest every month? What are ya? A pinko commie or something? Real Americans get buried under debt, for America!
Bush's economic stimulus package expected to pass both the house and the senate means a $600 check to each single tax payer. They urge us not to pay off our debts but to spend it on consumer products to stimulate the economy... and economy swirling at the bottom of the bowl because of debt.
America, Fuck Ya!
I wish I was able to do that. At work I can work hard but once home I get very lazy and let the place go to shit. Maybe I need to put some kick ass music on using my DVD player and that would help. I hate cleaning but I have heard some people say it can be very good for one to clean and that it brings peace of mind, wish it did for me.