Evening, Gents! Hope everyone had a good day, I had so-so day. Been in another one of my moods lately, but was able to pull out of it by the afternoon. It's also been pretty busy at work lately so the days have been flying by. Otherwise, not much to report at work. I got home tonight from work and my wife greets me and says, "We need to have a serious talk tonight. What do you want for dinner?" And I'm like, "Whoa! Stop! Wait! What?! " FORGET DINNER! WHAT'S THIS SERIOUS TALK WE NEED TO HAVE?! (to myself I'm thinking) "Crap! What did I do? Did she find something she shouldn't have?" Not that I'm hiding anything, mind you.
So, she tells me that since ou....wait. Stop. I should start this off...no, I NEED to start this off by saying that life just keeps getting better.
So, she tells me that our oven is now toast. Kind of figured that out when it tried to blow us up. Well, it wasn't a huge explosion, but still....war stories, right? Basically, we turned the oven on the other night to cook dinner, pilot light never came on to light the oven, so the gas built up inside the oven. So when the pilot light did come on, it lit off the gas that had built up. Thankfully nothing major happened, but that could have been a serious problem if it had been bigger. Anyways, the oven is now in permanent slumber and will no longer be used. The microwave sounds like a jet engine when being used, and the portable dishwasher leaks when used because a wheel broke off a couple of years ago and thus leans to one side, a minor inconvenience I deal with. All this I knew. What I didn't know was is that my in-laws have decided to help us out and pay for all new appliances. I was thinking of a new stove and microwave, but sure, let's throw in a new built-in dishwasher and fridge (one with water and ice). Right now there's a really good deal going right now with a local place, and my in-laws know the owners and have a good relationship with them. The only thing is, we have to pay for instillation, which I have no problem with. That's wonderful! Great! No problem. Problem! There's no space to put a built in dishwasher. This means we're going to move the fridge. The oven will move over to where the fridge use to sit, the dishwasher will go where the oven use to sit so it can be closer to the sink. Great! Good idea! But wait, there's more! Talked to a friend about this, who's a plumber, and he said, "Steve, there's so much more involved than just moving a few appliances. You're going to have pull a permit since it involves gas, create an opening for the dishwasher and install a vent for the gas stove." To which I replied, "So basically, Mr. Plumber friend, we're going to have to redo the whole kitchen?" His reply, "Yep." *heavy sigh* This went from getting one new appliance, the stove, to four and redoing the whole kitchen and I have no idea if I'm going to have a job at the end of the month. I just want to cry...or get drunk...or both. Both. I'll do both. I have a full bottle of Grand Marnier around here some where. There better be a really big and bright light at the end of this tunnel I'm in because I'm getting tired of this. Man, lately I just seem to be full of, well, not good news, aren't I? It's actually kind of funny when you think about it. I am laughing about it because this is now a comedy of errors. Well, sorry for the vent. And I know, this is long...sorry. Have fun, gents!
TTFN
You told her not to shop... at a shoe store... and she
listened???? Teach us your ways, oh wise one!
Well, I had a couple of things going for me: 1) She had hurt her knee at work and has to wear a knee brace
, thus she can't run...and I stayed out of arms reach. 2) I was driving and told her that when I was ready to go, we were leaving and I wasn't waiting around for her. 3) My plan of staying out of arms reach crumbled when we got back in my car, so I promised to stop off for some homemade ice cream if she didn't linger for shoes. Actually, I was going to stop off anyways because I like the ice cream where we went, but I wasn't going to tell her that.
When we built our house (no HOA) we had a knock on the door shortly after we moved in and were getting the landscaping done. The company had dumped a load of gravel on the side of the street (no where else for it) and had marked it with cones. Some busy-body came to my door and said he was the "president of the area association" or something like that. Told me I needed to move the gravel. I said "Uh, huh. Sure." And then closed the door on him and forgot it. I didn't sign any agreements with him or any association. He's lucky I didn't tell him to get the hell off my property.
I would have told them where to stick it.
Morning fellas from a sunny but changeable mother country. The boy is hanging about waiting for an upgrade on his favourite game. We gave him a treat and said we would suspend school work for today. His current download estimate is 19hrs, so he should get to play around 2am. So now he's walking about like someone nicked the jam out of his doughnut. Happy Days. We will look back on this time of Lockdown where we spent time with our kids with fondness. I think.
19 hours?! He could have done some school work during that time frame.
Anyone know what day it is?
Heat warning here for the last few days of Spring, temps will be in the mid to high 90s F for the next few days. Should make for some pleasant sleeping temps for the next few nights.....not!
WE finally made to the upper 80's here on Cape Cod today...didn't think we'd ever make it.
The good news is DS finally got word he will go to MEPS in Knoxville next week to see if he is healthy enough for the military. His aptitude scores were very good so it is just the physical stuff now. The challenge is we are having a spike in COVID-19 in the county so he needs to stay healthy long enough to get there and get approved. I'm not sure who is more impatient, him or me.
Praying that he's healthy enough to get in.
Should start at the end of June.
I was thinking there may be another job before that but it seems like that’s gone belly up.
Going to be slim pickings I think over the next while.
I’m enjoying the time off in the summer. I won’t enjoy my bank balance in another month or two.
Can’t have it both ways I guess.
That's awesome, man! So happy for you.
I don't think those words have ever been used together like that.
On a rare occasion does that happen...almost like seeing the Lochness monster and Bigfoot on the same night.
Yeah. It all started because some developer wanted to make sure they could sell every house for top dollar. They hired a lawyer to draft up the covenents (AKA third reich laws). People were dumb enough (or desperate) and signed them. Once the precident was established, it spread faster than thin jelly on hot toast. It's done witg the premise of preserving values, but given how much they cost, it's just another layer of someone with their hand in your pocket telling you what to do and expecting you to thank them for it. It's very difficult to find a house in Orlando that doesn't have one. Glad I was able.
Okay...deep breaths....deep breaths. Despise HOAs.
EDIT:
Was just thinking about this after I posted.
I think it stems from when I was stationed in Vegas and lived on base. Kept getting written up for my grass looking like crap. Had to reseed it 4 times in 2 years and we had restrictions on when we could water (which is why it looked like crap to begin with)
I was d*mned if I do and d*mned if I don't.
There's a reason I don't like HOA's, and it's because of the power tripping people that get into those boards. I've seen too many stories on the news where property owners are locked out of meetings because they disagree with those on the board. Nope! Not for me.
Afternoon Dads! Just stopped by to say hey as work has been a mutha this week. Have a long 5 day weekend starting tomorrow but not sure where I'm going or what I'm doing just yet. DD & SIL are still waiting for SIL military leave to either be denied or approved as they want to come home for a week or so - their flight is tomorrow morning. Speaking of flights, our flight to go see them is also tomorrow morning.............. So you get the picture, somebody is cancelling a flight and unpacking tonight.
If I have missed anyone's struggles pixie dust and thoughts are with you. For those with successes, congrats and bourbon, bacon, Mickey Bars, health and a safe and happy family - cheers!
Welcome back! Glad all is well, my friend.
Morning all. Retirement packet #1 almost completed. I have to have my leave balance verified, because the original pay stub from 15 years ago might be a forgery. Good news, it is verified in the computer system. Bad news is that they have to use the computer system to handwrite the information on a paper form, scan form, email me the form, and I can print and fax the form to the right office. They won't be able to get to that until next week. And, still waiting for packet #2.
They have to use the computer system to hand write the information on a paper form... Wha?!
I tried the Chippendales once. I made a lot of money as the women paid me to put my clothes back on and leave the stage.
That would be me!
It's like I'm on an episode of Faulty Towers. I know where these tv shows get their material now.
