I freaking overslept this morning and the boys got to school late. Argh. School starts at 8:51 and I woke at 8:57. I set my alarm clock incorrectly. We managed to get out of the house and to the school by 9:08. I’m embarrassed. I hate to be late for things. I have been known to NOT GO to something if I’m going to be late. If you look at my work record, you will see that I have NEVER been late. Absent perhaps, but not late. I was tempted to tell the boys they could stay home today (today is the day that school lets out an hour early anyway) but figured that Sweety would cut my head off if I did that.
An asshole seller on eBay has burned me. I won an auction for a camera about a month ago and it was never sent to me. PayPal did give my money back. That was nice. But I really wanted the camera. On the same night that I won the camera, I bought a lens for it from an online store. The time frame to return it passed while I was still waiting for the camera to arrive. I sold the lens on eBay this weekend. I give up. I’m not ready to pay the retail price for a big boy camera. Meh. The dogs’ retinas thank me.
Sweety tried to fix our t.v. awhile back and it didn’t work. For the last month, we’ve watched a television that makes a sound like a plane taking off and the color on it was almost black and white. Unbeknownst to me, when we were out and about on Saturday, Sweety bought a new t.v. Brought it home last night, hooked it up, and voila! The color was still off. After much poking and prodding, we realized that some things weren’t plugged in properly at the cable box. But now we have a new t.v. And another giant t.v. that probably will work after buying a $100 part and making sure that it’s plugged in correctly. I don’t know what in the hell we’re going to do with that one. I think we should just take the new one back and try to fix the old one again but I have a feeling that my idea will not be met with open arms by the menfolk of the house.
Do you pass the hat at your job to get a gift for your boss at Christmas? I’ve been at this hellhole place of employment for 7 years now and have never been on a team where the people did that. Until this year. I didn’t get a stinking, fucking turkey sandwich when I worked on Thanksgiving but you people want me to contribute to the “buy the supervisor that makes more money than us – Oh! By the way! No more raises til the economy picks up!” fund? I’m seriously thinking of checking my name off the list when the envelope comes around but not putting any money in it. I stuck $10 in the envelope that came around yesterday for the lady on our team that is always baking cakes and bringing them in though. I like cake. I’m not a total tightwad. I like to prioritize.
We’ve put up more Christmas decorations and our anal neighbor is spinning out of control. Colored lights! Oh no! All we have up are a row of lights around the edge of the roof, a snowman and 3 things that you poke in the ground (they look like tree limbs with lights on them). After the addition of the tree limb things, he stood at the end of his driveway, looking at our house and shaking his head for a good 10 minutes, I kid you not. I spied on him through the kitchen window. When I was tired of spying, I opened the blinds and he scurried away. I REALLY like the tree limb things. I’d like to buy more and keep them up around the perimeter of the house year round. To keep dragons away. Heck, I’d even leave the snowman up. He is so cheery.
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i think you should taunt the neighbor with Christmas balls
http://www.sparkleball.com/photos.htm
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December 10th, 2008 10:38 am
We have colored lights too – edgy!
I am in complete agreement about contributing money for asshat bosses. Not happening here either!
Happy Holidays~
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December 10th, 2008 10:44 am
Hey Chickie….! I am much better, my dear…And I thank you for your concern and kind words….! Still not 100% but getting closer….!
I wish you would take a picture of those tree limb thingy’s….I cannot picture them. I LOVE that your neighbor’s nose is out of joint! LOL!
Why don’t you put one TV in your Bedroom?
I would really resent having to come up with money for the Supervisor who makes more than me, too….! That just doesn’t seem right. Does the Supervisor give you anything?
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December 10th, 2008 11:28 am
Going to the sparkle ball site….YEP!! That’s the way to go. I would go for the Flying Spaghetti Monster one. Lot’s of ‘em. Just to irritate the condescending neighbor.
I have never been big on donating to those who grate my ass, make more money than me and are dumber than hoe handles.
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December 10th, 2008 1:55 pm
We have no lights at all.
Now I feel like a freaking terrorist or something.
I want to find a big blow-up dancing baby Jesus to put on my front lawn. Now that’s got Christmas written all over it.
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December 10th, 2008 5:39 pm
Your neighbor’s head on a stick poked into the ground in front of your house would be a great addition. The ol’ head on the stick practically shouts HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS!!!!
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December 10th, 2008 6:29 pm
That’s why I’m so scared of buying big-ticket items on Ebay. I got burned when I bought a Nikon D70 on Ebay and after that fiasco have yet to make big purchases there. I just don’t trust people.
And yeah I would definitely check my name off the list and not put anything in there. Who would know? No one. Except everyone here on the internet.
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December 11th, 2008 12:18 am
yes yes, I add my voice to those urging the “check off name but no donation” move.
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December 11th, 2008 1:28 am
Passing the hat for someone that makes twice what I do and owns four cars puts my molar caps in danger of cracking because I clench my teeth THAT hard.
Signing a sickly sweet note and skipping the $$$ gives me a happy feeling all day. Totally throws off everyone that signs after me the idea that “surely” I gave the twenty. Tuh! and don’t call me Shirley! No pun intended? Ok, maybe a bit of a private pun there. Ya git ma meanin’?
You’d throw up in your mouth if you read the *smack* in that card.
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December 11th, 2008 3:21 am
PS: I, too, have multi colored lights on my Crimmus tree and am the rebel of my neighbourhood as well.
I’m totally w/Fidget! I’d so go ape-shit crazy if the wiring in my 90 yr old house could stand the load.
I ALREADY taunt my neighbours daily w/my Texas Democrat bumper sticker in my car window. Suprised I’ve not been keyed LOL!
Your golden, meditating Kermit would be perfect under a spotlight holding a baby jesus that has donned an afro : )~~
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December 11th, 2008 3:30 am
I overslept today, probably because it snowed last night.
The devil is conspiring to ruin my week
TV
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December 11th, 2008 10:20 am
By amazing coincidence we overslept on Wednesday too. We had a power outage overnight and all of the alarm clocks were flashing 12:00 when we woke up.
II don’t like passing the hat for higher ups unless its for a new baby or something like that. They make way more money than the rest of us.
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December 11th, 2008 8:55 pm
I bet your neighbor would LOVE my Christmas wreath.
It’s made out of fold over plastic lunch bags, red/green circle stickers – and a WIRE COAT HANGER. Nooze made it in first grade.
I’d just sign the card and pass the pile to others. You can wish someone a Merry Christmas without feeling pressured to buy them random crap. When/if (okay, WHEN) others ask you about the donation, simply smile and say “I gave what I felt was appropriate.” No lying, etc. necessary.
Yeah, I know. I have “that” rep at work.
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December 11th, 2008 9:50 pm
As soon as I muster up some artsy-craftsy, I am so building one a sparkle ball! I love those things!
You are all right. I’m just signing the damn card!
Lady of the Hills – We already have a t.v. in our room. The old one might go in the toy room to play video games on.
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December 13th, 2008 8:59 pm
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