Tuesday randoms and flamefuls

[ChillyMcFreeze]

Flame me. I was totally unprepared to vote. Senate, Governor, and ballot initiatives I had down. All those other state and local offices? Not a clue. I am shame-faced.

[demandypants]

Your shame reminds me I should at least check out what Dem candidate for governor I should vote for (and remind my husband he should go vote too). PA ladies... any good summaries you are aware of out there?

[ChillyMcFreeze]

I did get to cast my vote for Michelle Nunn, which makes me giddy!

[secretlyevil]

CHILLY! Where's your CEP pride? You're supposed to research the death out of every candidate, down to the local dog catcher (do they still hold elections for those?).

[secretlyevil]

FWP: I got my satellite radio bill for the next year, the price went up and then all the taxes on top of it, make it seem ridiculous to keep paying for it. Why am I paying for satellite radio? Cox and Clear channel own all the local radio stations, except NPR of course, and they suck.

[ChillyMcFreeze]

May 20, 2014 7:54:20 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

CHILLY! Where's your CEP pride? You're supposed to research the death out of every candidate, down to the local dog catcher (do they still hold elections for those?).

I KNOW! I should be publicly flogged! How can we research who the best candidate for coroner is? I'm so confused about why that's an elected office.

[IIOY]

May 20, 2014 7:58:27 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

FWP: I got my satellite radio bill for the next year, the price went up and then all the taxes on top of it, make it seem ridiculous to keep paying for it. Why am I paying for satellite radio? Cox and Clear channel own all the local radio stations, except NPR of course, and they suck.

Call up and threaten to cancel.  IME, they will cut your bill in half.

[secretlyevil]

Thanks for the tip, I'll try that out.

[IIOY]

May 20, 2014 8:03:39 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

Thanks for the tip, I'll try that out.

You may have to call a couple times.  I also once had the CS rep say, OK, there is nothing I can do for you, let me connect you with our cancellation department.  It was only after I was connected that I was offered the deal.  You may have to grit your teeth and be willing to carry the charade to the end.

[katfco]

I only voted because DH reminded me to. I didn't even research the candidates or the issues; he had already done it, so I just used his list.

[Vespasia]

This thread made me check the date of our primary. For some reason it's never mentioned on the news or in campaign ads. We'll be electing a new governor this year so the election is getting a bit more attention than usual.

It's quite amusing how many more candidates are on the democratic ballot than the republican one in the city. Things are a bit more equal at the state level but around here the primaries are what really counts.

[EloiseWeenie]

May 20, 2014 7:54:20 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

CHILLY! Where's your CEP pride? You're supposed to research the death out of every candidate, down to the local dog catcher (do they still hold elections for those?).

I'm not sure, but my county had LOTS of drama over the sheriff primary. 

Our current sheriff (Sheriff Brown) has been sheriff for over 20 years. Some teen had been making bomb threats to schools/local businesses, and Sheriff Brown claimed that the guy he was running against was involved in these bomb threats. How was the other candidate "involved"? Well, the teen had once visited the other candidate's election FB page. Here's what the sheriff told the guy he was running against:
"This young man has told me you're the reason for these bomb threats and the general public is going to believe that," Sheriff Brown said in the phone conversation. "I've been told that you incited it, caused the bomb threats and I don't know what to do but hand it over to the district attorney for an investigation."

Shocker: Sheriff Brown lost the election. 

[secretlyevil]

May 20, 2014 8:05:13 GMT -5 IIOY said:

May 20, 2014 8:03:39 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

Thanks for the tip, I'll try that out.

You may have to call a couple times.  I also once had the CS rep say, OK, there is nothing I can do for you, let me connect you with our cancellation department.  It was only after I was connected that I was offered the deal.  You may have to grit your teeth and be willing to carry the charade to the end.

At this point, I guess I am willing to cancel my satellite radio so I can take it all the way.

[secretlyevil]

May 20, 2014 8:07:23 GMT -5 katfco said:

I only voted because DH reminded me to. I didn't even research the candidates or the issues; he had already done it, so I just used his list.

You may have to turn in your CEP card. You'll get it back when you can prove you can use it responsibly young lady.

[IIOY]

May 20, 2014 8:10:24 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

May 20, 2014 8:05:13 GMT -5 IIOY said:

You may have to call a couple times.  I also once had the CS rep say, OK, there is nothing I can do for you, let me connect you with our cancellation department.  It was only after I was connected that I was offered the deal.  You may have to grit your teeth and be willing to carry the charade to the end.

At this point, I guess I am willing to cancel my satellite radio so I can take it all the way.

That was how I got my discount every time.  I no longer cared and was totally willing to cancel.  Then once I finally did cancel, they kept coming at me with awesome deals.  Just keep in mind that satellite radio thrives on the number of subscribers it has.  It really doesn't want to lose your business, even if it has to take in only half as much money just to keep you.

[eclaires]

My husband won another award, and this time he got a letter from Senator Lamar Alexander.

I offended him when I asked if these types of things are the norm or if they are actually prestigious, lol. In the last year, his work has won like 3-4 dork awards. I guess I should be proud of him and not tease him about it.

Maybe my dinner at the White House dream isn't so far fetched after all!!

[Michelle]

I have good news and bad news.

The good news is I made brownies for my girl scout brownies in our meeting tonight (and I have a baker making a daisy cake with a rainbow bridge... a la pinterest inspiration).

The bad news is I have fresh baked brownies in the kitchen. RIGHT NOW.

[ChillyMcFreeze]

May 20, 2014 8:11:19 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

May 20, 2014 8:07:23 GMT -5 katfco said:

I only voted because DH reminded me to. I didn't even research the candidates or the issues; he had already done it, so I just used his list.

You may have to turn in your CEP card. You'll get it back when you can prove you can use it responsibly young lady.

lol I'm planning to do my research today and tell DH who to vote for to make up for my misdeeds. 

[2curlydogs]

I'm having lunch today with tosababy's husband. Apparently he works a stone's throw away.

I weighed myself at the gym yesterday. Needle hasn't budged an inch in 2 or 3 weeks now. I can't tell if my measurements have gone down because I suck at measuring myself.

H dried all of my work clothes. As in, in the dryer. The few items in my closet that fit are now all funky.

I haven't had a chance to research any therapists. Because, you know, life keeps getting in the way.

[EloiseWeenie]

May 20, 2014 8:12:31 GMT -5 IIOY said:

May 20, 2014 8:10:24 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

At this point, I guess I am willing to cancel my satellite radio so I can take it all the way.

That was how I got my discount every time.  I no longer cared and was totally willing to cancel.  Then once I finally did cancel, they kept coming at me with awesome deals.  Just keep in mind that satellite radio thrives on the number of subscribers it has.  It really doesn't want to lose your business, even if it has to take in only half as much money just to keep you.

Time Warner used to be this way, but now they don't give a shit. They just increased our bill to $100. Our "cable" was the very basic, just the networks (and shopping channels so they can say you get 15 channels, lol) and internet. We were like, you're charging us $60 for 15 shitty channels?! Here's our box. H said he felt bad for the lady working at TWC. She was really kind about everything, but corporate doesn't give a shit. She's like, wait a few months, and you'll be able to get one of the new customer deals. I HATE TIME WARNER CABLE!!

I love my parents for giving us their xfinity log in, so we can watch most anything we want online.

[IIOY]

May 20, 2014 8:19:43 GMT -5 EloiseWeenie said:

May 20, 2014 8:12:31 GMT -5 IIOY said:

That was how I got my discount every time.  I no longer cared and was totally willing to cancel.  Then once I finally did cancel, they kept coming at me with awesome deals.  Just keep in mind that satellite radio thrives on the number of subscribers it has.  It really doesn't want to lose your business, even if it has to take in only half as much money just to keep you.

Time Warner used to be this way, but now they don't give a shit. They just increased our bill to $100. Our "cable" was the very basic, just the networks (and shopping channels so they can say you get 15 channels, lol) and internet. We were like, you're charging us $60 for 15 shitty channels?! Here's our box. H said he felt bad for the lady working at TWC. She was really kind about everything, but corporate doesn't give a shit. She's like, wait a few months, and you'll be able to get one of the new customer deals. I HATE TIME WARNER CABLE!!

I love my parents for giving us their xfinity log in, so we can watch most anything we want online.

Yet all these assholes want to merge or acquire one another.  

I don't know anyone who likes their cable provider.  We have FiOS now and while I like the customer service better than Comcast, we are still being ripped off, and I'm noticing issues with our internet connectivity.

[orangeblossom]

I want to knows why it's so hard to out things back in their original packing. It's like it came that way from the manufacturer, so surely it's possible.

I eventually give up and just pad the hell out of the original box, so it won't move.

[katfco]

May 20, 2014 8:11:19 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

May 20, 2014 8:07:23 GMT -5 katfco said:

I only voted because DH reminded me to. I didn't even research the candidates or the issues; he had already done it, so I just used his list.

You may have to turn in your CEP card. You'll get it back when you can prove you can use it responsibly young lady.

I know! In my defense, it wasn't that contentious of a Democratic ticket. DH had been talking about it for a while, and we almost always completely agree. 

[Deleted]

I think I might stab the next person who says it doesn't matter who you vote for, just vote. ESPECIALLY when it comes in the same breath as "omg, this is the most important race of YOUR LIFE." Okay so which is it? Does it matter who I vote for or does it not?

[Knight]

My toilet was running so I had to fix it and I realized that it's newfangled and doesn't have a ballcock. So now I can't giggle and say ballcock all day.

[gpw]

We don't vote until August. I swear I'm tuned into my local politics, but I don't think we're voting today. I will check and hopefully not have to come back here and confess.

My body seems to have decided, once again, that sleep is unnecessary. 3 hours yesterday night, slightly more last night. I've been up since 6 and have done 2 loads of laundry, including folding with a 3rd and 4th in the washer/dryer, deep cleaned part of the kitchen, cleaned out the fridge because it's garbage day, silently cursed my mom for sleeping so late because I want to get into that room and clear out/clean all the fucking clothes I have in there. I feel like I could sleep for hours right now, but I sincerely doubt I could. H is supposed to be getting up to get Jax out and yet he is still sleeping. Unfair.

I am getting my hair cut today and it's requiring bravery. I really don't want to chicken out, but H is giving me side eyes because he's skeptical about how it will look. Don't judge me for worrying what my H will think about my hair!

ETA:  Oh!  And I made up some quinoa in preparation for the greek quinoa I'm making later....if I don't hit the wall.  

[secretlyevil]

gpw, hopefully if it is a terrible idea, your stylist will gently guide you to a better option.

[MrsAxilla]

I cannot wait for the mail today! My MIL told me she sent me a Kitchen Aid mixer!! Apparently she bought herself one, then someone gave her one as a gift (?) and for some reason she can't return either one (?).....I don't know, the whole story is kinda sketch. We told her to sell it on eBay because she's broke as a joke, but she insisted on sending it to me. I'm beside myself with excitement! I already bought stuff for to make brown butter chocolate chip cookies. I REALLY hope there's really a mixer in my mail! I will cry like a spoiled brat if there isn't.

[gpw]

May 20, 2014 8:54:40 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

gpw, hopefully if it is a terrible idea, your stylist will gently guide you to a better option.

I've talked to my friend about it (she's the one who has done my hair for near on 20 years) and she says we can do it right, so... still I worry. When I was a kid, my mom insisted on pixie cuts for me. She didn't want to take care of long hair. She said I couldn't have long hair until I could take care of it. So, I finally grew it out and was doing it myself and I promptly broke my wrist....and couldn't do my hair. And, you know, my mom wouldn't do it, so.... yeah another cut. I think the pixie's looked cute, but I cried every time I got my hair cut back then.

[secretlyevil]

Why do parents have to scar their children?

If you're nervous, just don't go as short this time. However, it's just hair. It will grow back.