1. So, we got a letter from Xfinity—our internet provider saying that our $80 a month service was going up $25. Butch called and said that he was going to switch to Verizon because he could get 800 mega blah blah blah for $70. We currently have 400 mega blah blah blah. They said that if we stay with Xfinity we’ll get 1000 mega blah blah blah for $65 +Peacock for free. And if we have it tied directly to our bank account we get another $5.00 off.
Seriously? What is up with this constant game? It's so frustrating. Just give your loyal customers your best rate without having to call and do this dance every year! So now, we're getting faster internet for cheaper than we had to begin with. It makes no sense at all. I think these people are just stupid. Or maybe they are the smart ones. How many people just pay it and don't bother to challenge them? I'm just so happy that Butch handles it.
2. So, I took Butch's car in for an oil change, tire rotation and some sort of 50 point inspection. Of course they would find something wrong. The "guy" told me they couldn't do the rotation because we need new tires. I said that I would tell my husband. He handed me the photos of the proof we need new tires and the bill for what the new ones are going to cost—nearly $1700! Wow! I had no idea tires cost so much. Well, Butch knew about the tires, made some calls and we have an appointment next week at Discount Tire--same tires—$1100. That's a lot of money. I'm just so happy that Butch handles it.
3. So, have you been to the grocery store lately? Well you better start shopping. I always do my holiday shopping in two stages--non-perishables two weeks before the holiday with the perishables the week before.
Here’s what I couldn’t get--two weeks before::
Swiss Miss peppermint hot chocolate—gone
Sliced almonds—gone (they only had slivered)
Frozen spinach—gone (except for the flavored ones)
Sour cream—gone (although they still had light and fat free and the very expensive brand that I’ve never heard of before)
Cream cheese—gone (except they did have the Philadelphia brand at 5 or 6 dollars)
It's very likely that the store will re-stock these items. In fact Butch was able to pick up some of them. I'm just saying "don't wait!" I'm pretty oblivious at how much groceries have gone up. I was shocked to pay $9.00 for Velveeta!! OMGosh! But, we can't live without it! We need that carrot casserole!
4. So, I think my new hairdresser needs glasses—Wendy is fairly new to me. She stepped up a few months ago when my regular girl was not there when I arrived for my appointment. She had quit and didn’t bother to let me know! I was grateful that Wendy was there to fill in. She did a fine enough job. The next time, after just about finishing, she asked if I was in a hurry. When I said “no,” she said she wanted to re-do the color. I don’t know what happened there, but again, I was happy enough. Although in my mind, I did question her competence.
Last time, when she finished with me, my bangs were literally hanging in my eyes. I didn’t think much of it, but asked her to cut them shorter. Now this time, when she finished, some of the long part of my hair was literally over my eyes covering my face! When she took off the cape and swung me around, I didn’t say anything, waiting for her to see that my face was almost hidden. I cannot describe this very well, but it was ridiculous. I kind of started blowing it out of my eyes and finally put my hands up to brush it aside. That’s when she realized and got out the scissors. When she finished, there were very long strands on the floor. Apparently she gave me more bangs. At this rate, I might end up with a mullet in a few months!
When I got out to the car, I noticed that there was a big swatch of color on my cheek. I rubbed it off and then another. I couldn’t rub that spot off no matter how hard I tried. That’s when I realized that that spot was actually my chicken pox scar. Then my ear was a little itchy. When I scratched it, I realized that my ear was full of brown suds! What? I pulled a napkin out of the glove compartment and cleaned out my ears. Really! Really, I think she needs glasses. Sheesh! I admit that I felt like a heel--having forgotten her Christmas present as she handed me mine. I'm not about to drive all the way back over there just to give her a handmade tchotchke from me!
5. So, the saga with our security system continues. In case you've forgotten what this is all about, you can read about it here! Anyway, they continue to harass me for payment! I probably get 2 calls a week that I never answer. They leave a message, I just ignore it. They have sent me another letter. OMGosh! This is serious. If we dont' pay within 14 days, they are going to discontinue our service!!! That same service we don't have!! I'm about to lose my mind. I really want to yell at someone. What idiots!
When I complained to my friends, one of them said, "Well aren't you worried that they are going to ruin your credit?" Are you kidding me? I don't care about that! We're 70+ years old. We don't need any credit! Stay tuned...
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OMGosh! I have to say, when I write about my frustrations, my heart actually starts pumping! It gets me worked up all over again!!
Of course I am not going to end on a negative note. So, here are your Friday Funnies:
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