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05/11/2008 06:44 #44302
Founder of Mother's Day tried to end it.Interesting story:
05/10/2008 15:24 #44299
Audacity/grillingYesterday was screen door day. I first went to the Bargain Outlet on West Ferry, because they are nearby and cheap.
And, to their credit, they did have cheap screen doors.
But they were wrapped up in plastic, and I couldn't see any of the hardware, or even know if there was any.
So I asked at the desk.
"It's in there" she said.
"Ok," I said, "if I take it home and don't like it, I can bring it back, right?"
"Right," she said, "as long as you don't open it. If you open it there is a $25 restocking fee."
"So I have to buy it blind?"
"Yes."
Needless to say, I did not buy from a store with such a stupid policy and bad service. Which is too bad, because they really are cheap sometimes.
But when I got to Value, on Elmwood (after checking True Value, also on West Ferry).
They had the same doors, cheaper, and (get this) assembled, on display. So I knew what I was getting.
After all of that, I ripped the screen putting it into my truck. Then it was REALLY hard to install (due to crappy instructions, mostly).
Totally unrelated: (e:janelle) and I are grilling tonight. If you want to come by, bring something to throw on the grill or drink, go for it. Email for address/directions.
And, to their credit, they did have cheap screen doors.
But they were wrapped up in plastic, and I couldn't see any of the hardware, or even know if there was any.
So I asked at the desk.
"It's in there" she said.
"Ok," I said, "if I take it home and don't like it, I can bring it back, right?"
"Right," she said, "as long as you don't open it. If you open it there is a $25 restocking fee."
"So I have to buy it blind?"
"Yes."
Needless to say, I did not buy from a store with such a stupid policy and bad service. Which is too bad, because they really are cheap sometimes.
But when I got to Value, on Elmwood (after checking True Value, also on West Ferry).
They had the same doors, cheaper, and (get this) assembled, on display. So I knew what I was getting.
After all of that, I ripped the screen putting it into my truck. Then it was REALLY hard to install (due to crappy instructions, mostly).
Totally unrelated: (e:janelle) and I are grilling tonight. If you want to come by, bring something to throw on the grill or drink, go for it. Email for address/directions.
fellyconnelly - 05/11/08 09:05
grilling! oh man its really getting closer to summer~! i need to go out and get a little grill for my tiny balcony...
grilling! oh man its really getting closer to summer~! i need to go out and get a little grill for my tiny balcony...
carolinian - 05/10/08 22:33
I've noticed that often what we initially pay for something does not reflect its true cost at the end of the day. You might be saving $80 on a door, but if bad instructions cause you to screw it up and force you to buy another cheap door, or if aggravation at bad instructions can contribute to a $100,000 heart attack in 30 years, you really haven't saved any money.
I've noticed that often what we initially pay for something does not reflect its true cost at the end of the day. You might be saving $80 on a door, but if bad instructions cause you to screw it up and force you to buy another cheap door, or if aggravation at bad instructions can contribute to a $100,000 heart attack in 30 years, you really haven't saved any money.
paul - 05/10/08 16:45
I love that bargain store. Sometimes they have great stuff for really cheap, however, that not knowing what's inside the package is ridiculous - they shoul dopen one at least for display..
I love that bargain store. Sometimes they have great stuff for really cheap, however, that not knowing what's inside the package is ridiculous - they shoul dopen one at least for display..
05/08/2008 12:23 #44275
Hey Hockey Fans!Category: sports
My wife is going out without me on Friday night. The Penguins are playing hockey.
Anybody that wants to drink beer and watch hockey, I'm game.
chico - 05/08/08 22:27
hey (e:drew), ami is a big pens fan and thinks Mario Lemieux is the greatest. :-) we were planning to watch the game at Sidebar on Hertel Ave... multiple TVs and we can carry in food. interested?
hey (e:drew), ami is a big pens fan and thinks Mario Lemieux is the greatest. :-) we were planning to watch the game at Sidebar on Hertel Ave... multiple TVs and we can carry in food. interested?
mrmike - 05/08/08 13:19
Love to, but got the kids Friday night. My recent tv purchase has kept my attention for the playoffs however.
Love to, but got the kids Friday night. My recent tv purchase has kept my attention for the playoffs however.
05/06/2008 12:08 #44252
Poverty ChallengeCategory: religion
Sorry I haven't posted much lately. I have been posting on the church site regarding the Poverty Challenge.
tinypliny - 05/07/08 23:47
I think that is a noteworthy and awesome idea. I posted some unwarranted comments on your other blog.
I think that is a noteworthy and awesome idea. I posted some unwarranted comments on your other blog.
carolinian - 05/06/08 17:36
Being a new parent in this day and age and economy, I find myself having to go through the same listing of expenses and crossing of stuff off my list of pleasures. And ALDI's become my main shopping place, with Wegman's as an occasional treat.
I find that the cheapest, best solution for lunch is peanut butter sandwiches. A jar of PB and a loaf of bread is ~$5.00 and you get a week and a half worth of high-protein, low-cholesterol, relatively filling food that's around 0.50 a meal. It's even cheaper if you don't get the natural peanut butter that's low in sugar.
Being a new parent in this day and age and economy, I find myself having to go through the same listing of expenses and crossing of stuff off my list of pleasures. And ALDI's become my main shopping place, with Wegman's as an occasional treat.
I find that the cheapest, best solution for lunch is peanut butter sandwiches. A jar of PB and a loaf of bread is ~$5.00 and you get a week and a half worth of high-protein, low-cholesterol, relatively filling food that's around 0.50 a meal. It's even cheaper if you don't get the natural peanut butter that's low in sugar.
05/01/2008 19:44 #44212
10 Things I like about the PenguinsCategory: 10 things
1. Mario Lemieux. He saved the team by playing for them, by buying them, and by selling them. Then he decided to help Crosby be the next Lemieux. Back problems couldn't stop him. Neither could cancer. He is the Pens.
2. Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin on the same power play line.
3. They wear Black and Gold, like every professional Pittsburgh team.
4. The logo: Simple, understated, perfect.
5. George Laraque: Dude can fight, AND play. He's a black hockey player, too, so he's got that going for him.
6. Back in the day, when Jaromir Jagr could hardly speak English, he would read the weather report on WDVE. It was hilarious.
7. They gave Mellon Arena it's appropriate nickname: the igloo. (Actually, I guess this is not approrpiate, since Penguins live near the South Pole, and igloos are found around the North Pole. But it's cool anyway, and the arena kinda looks like an igloo with its white roof.)
8. Student Rush tickets. It's a cheap way for students to get good seats.
9. They have not yet lost a playoff game this year.
10. They are going to win the Stanley cup this year.
2. Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin on the same power play line.
3. They wear Black and Gold, like every professional Pittsburgh team.
4. The logo: Simple, understated, perfect.
5. George Laraque: Dude can fight, AND play. He's a black hockey player, too, so he's got that going for him.
6. Back in the day, when Jaromir Jagr could hardly speak English, he would read the weather report on WDVE. It was hilarious.
7. They gave Mellon Arena it's appropriate nickname: the igloo. (Actually, I guess this is not approrpiate, since Penguins live near the South Pole, and igloos are found around the North Pole. But it's cool anyway, and the arena kinda looks like an igloo with its white roof.)
8. Student Rush tickets. It's a cheap way for students to get good seats.
9. They have not yet lost a playoff game this year.
10. They are going to win the Stanley cup this year.
drew - 05/07/08 08:29
Sorry. I HATE that logo that you referenced. The current logo is actually older than that one. The logo you linked to was kind of a "new Coke" logo that everybody reacted against.
Anyway, this should be a good series against the Flyers.
Sorry. I HATE that logo that you referenced. The current logo is actually older than that one. The logo you linked to was kind of a "new Coke" logo that everybody reacted against.
Anyway, this should be a good series against the Flyers.
lizabeth - 05/07/08 00:22
I like one of their older logos better - the one that's just a profile of a penguin inside a gold triangle. Here: :::link::: None of this cartoon-penguin-with-a-hockey-stick crap.
And I really do think the Penguins will make it to the Cup final (I'm rooting for the Flyers because I'd love to see a team go worst-to-first, but I know the Pens will beat them in the end), but lose to Detroit. But they'll probably have the Cup next year.
I can get behind all your other reasons for liking the Penguins, tho'. :)
I like one of their older logos better - the one that's just a profile of a penguin inside a gold triangle. Here: :::link::: None of this cartoon-penguin-with-a-hockey-stick crap.
And I really do think the Penguins will make it to the Cup final (I'm rooting for the Flyers because I'd love to see a team go worst-to-first, but I know the Pens will beat them in the end), but lose to Detroit. But they'll probably have the Cup next year.
I can get behind all your other reasons for liking the Penguins, tho'. :)
metalpeter - 05/03/08 20:56
Thanks for #9 you jinxed them or maybe it was me not being able to stay awake on the game that they where losing. Hopefully Sunday they win. I have all ways liked them but didn't really follow them. That being said I still thought #99 was better then lemiux and I liked him more but Lemiux still made a great 2nd place and is still a great addittion tthe penguins.
Thanks for #9 you jinxed them or maybe it was me not being able to stay awake on the game that they where losing. Hopefully Sunday they win. I have all ways liked them but didn't really follow them. That being said I still thought #99 was better then lemiux and I liked him more but Lemiux still made a great 2nd place and is still a great addittion tthe penguins.
mrdeadlier - 05/02/08 08:58
Dear Pittsburgh Penguins: Just beat the Flyers if you end up playing them in the next round; that's all I ask. Do that and I promise to root for you in the Finals.
Dear Pittsburgh Penguins: Just beat the Flyers if you end up playing them in the next round; that's all I ask. Do that and I promise to root for you in the Finals.
That is a pretty interesting story about mothers day. I guess you can't really blame the Flower places to much. Often when people do things for profit they only think about the profit and not the profit and doing things the right way or keeping the meaning of it. I don't think cards are really that bad if they can convey the same thing that you wanted to say. But even if No one bought cards and made there own then everyone who does mothers day would have to buy the stuff to make the cards. In any event she sounds like a pretty tough lady and very interesting.
ah yes commercialization of... well.. everything...
can't get away from it can we?