In my continuing struggle to be cheap (or to attain zen-like fulfillment through self deprivation, whichever you choose) we have canceled our $11/month cable and reverted back to the antenna. I'm experienceing Law and Order withdrawal. I'm so used to seeing it (or at least Without a Trace) whenever I want, that I got home from work today and was like...what the hell...no wonder I watched L&O all the time, all the other channels suck.
Seriously though, I am truly missing my early morning Deutsche Welle time (one of my few ways of keeping up with German news/culture/spoken language). That and my CBC evening news. f.
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
finally (maybe) fixed (hopefully)
On Saturday I made my 4th call to Verizon to complain about the fact that my phone stops working every time it rains (even starts ringing and making strange noises when I pick up and creeping me out in the middle of the night).
Every time I call they give me a long spiel about how it is likely the inside lines, because they detect no problem, and every time I have to bitch to a supervisor to make sure I don't get charged because I KNOW IT'S NOT MY LINE. I know this because I tested my line from the nic box and it works.
So, after over one year, and (as I said before) 4 service calls, they think they figured it out. The junction box was hit by lightning, and when they fixed the pole, they forgot to replace the seal, which was all fiznitched up. Water was getting through during heavy rain and causing the wiring to get all fubared. Everybody please cross you fingers now and hope that my phone will never again die during a storm. And also cross your fingers that Verizon credits my account for the hassle.
the end.
Every time I call they give me a long spiel about how it is likely the inside lines, because they detect no problem, and every time I have to bitch to a supervisor to make sure I don't get charged because I KNOW IT'S NOT MY LINE. I know this because I tested my line from the nic box and it works.
So, after over one year, and (as I said before) 4 service calls, they think they figured it out. The junction box was hit by lightning, and when they fixed the pole, they forgot to replace the seal, which was all fiznitched up. Water was getting through during heavy rain and causing the wiring to get all fubared. Everybody please cross you fingers now and hope that my phone will never again die during a storm. And also cross your fingers that Verizon credits my account for the hassle.
the end.
Sunday, June 18, 2006
fun with sinusitis
so I've spent the whole frakin weekend whispering most of what I say and being awake from yet another sinus infection. Once again I am on antibiotics, but this time with a steroid. on Thursday I will be getting a CT Scan of my sinuses/head because the doctor says that based on my history of sinus problems, and the fact that she more or less couldn't see up my nose far enough due to it being blocked, there could be something other than just allergies causing this (if not, then my non-formulary co-pays for Zyrtek-D and Rhinocort have been a waste of $70 a month....which I probably should have noticed about 2 months ago as I continued to have headaches...)
ANYway, my bro got laid off this week, so his "possible" move to Japan has moved up to a "probable" move. He's found some interesting government/Navy jobs available over there that would "fit [his] experience well", but the specifics remain elusive.
ANYway, my bro got laid off this week, so his "possible" move to Japan has moved up to a "probable" move. He's found some interesting government/Navy jobs available over there that would "fit [his] experience well", but the specifics remain elusive.
Thursday, June 01, 2006
how time flies
No posts lately, but it has just been a busy past few weeks. Here's what's new.
Today is our 4th wedding anniversary, but she had to work tonight. Tomorrow we will go out to celebrate, but we have to find a place with wheat free dishes (for her wheat gluten allergy) and soft, non-chewy dishes (I just got a temporary crown yesterday).
Only one more day at the Charter school for my better half. Her one boss got really snappy with her and yelled at her on Tuesday, so she left and came home early. Then (this is the best part) on Wednesday, a third party that is doing an evaluation for the school's only potential sponsor came in and interviewed her about the school. By simply telling the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, she was able to get back at the meanie boss in a very meaningful way. Never mess with a Schutze.
Oh yeah, my brother may shift gears and instead of planning a long life with an immigrant wife, he may move to her country of origin. Her father apparently offered to buy them a house outright as a wedding gift. That would mean I could visit that country for the cost of little more than a plane ticket! Man would Tom and Kristy be jealous :-)
Well, other than that, not much else to tell. I have some exciting news about my job, but refer not to post it online (it's a union thing). If you are interested, just ask.
OH and one more thing, the flowers got off to a late start this year, but they are BEAUTIFUL. Must be all this rain the last two weeks. Our rose bushes went nuts.
Oh well, that's all for now.
Today is our 4th wedding anniversary, but she had to work tonight. Tomorrow we will go out to celebrate, but we have to find a place with wheat free dishes (for her wheat gluten allergy) and soft, non-chewy dishes (I just got a temporary crown yesterday).
Only one more day at the Charter school for my better half. Her one boss got really snappy with her and yelled at her on Tuesday, so she left and came home early. Then (this is the best part) on Wednesday, a third party that is doing an evaluation for the school's only potential sponsor came in and interviewed her about the school. By simply telling the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, she was able to get back at the meanie boss in a very meaningful way. Never mess with a Schutze.
Oh yeah, my brother may shift gears and instead of planning a long life with an immigrant wife, he may move to her country of origin. Her father apparently offered to buy them a house outright as a wedding gift. That would mean I could visit that country for the cost of little more than a plane ticket! Man would Tom and Kristy be jealous :-)
Well, other than that, not much else to tell. I have some exciting news about my job, but refer not to post it online (it's a union thing). If you are interested, just ask.
OH and one more thing, the flowers got off to a late start this year, but they are BEAUTIFUL. Must be all this rain the last two weeks. Our rose bushes went nuts.
Oh well, that's all for now.
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