We were fortunate to recieve a stack of coupons for McDogNose's free Mocha Frappe or Fruit Smoothie. We use these to get us free drinks while draining their cash reserves. Damn the Man!
Ooops. So Marjan decided to give a couple to the lady who was cutting my hair. Right afterward, we hit up the drive through and got our free drink. I had been thinking maybe we should get two instead of sharing one, but we didn't. When we picked up our order, it was a 16 oz. instead of 12 oz.
It was an immediate return of bounty, showered down upon our head!
Friday, July 30, 2010
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Amazon cancellation
I received an email from Amazon telling me they have cancelled my seller account because I'm selling copied or counterfeit media. This was a surprise, because I don't.
I worked backwards, why is this happening as an act of my own creation?
Well, earlier in the day I had updated the visa card associated with the account. During this procedure I was considering how to sell off the few remaining things I have listed. The selling is pretty much dead except during the holidays. How long I would have to wait for the Christmas rush to kick in.
I wasn't really enjoying any of the time spent on the seller account anyway. I was thinking about how low I would have to make the prices to just get rid of everything and be done with it.
Additionally, we are scrimping to put money into Marjan's photo booth company, so we can use every penny.
So basically the decision was made outside of my conscious field. I was wasting time and languishing in an unproductive (for me) system. I will now push the inventory back into circulation and cash out through the much more immediate eBay.
That is why this cancellation was a good, thing, and exactly what I wanted.
I worked backwards, why is this happening as an act of my own creation?
Well, earlier in the day I had updated the visa card associated with the account. During this procedure I was considering how to sell off the few remaining things I have listed. The selling is pretty much dead except during the holidays. How long I would have to wait for the Christmas rush to kick in.
I wasn't really enjoying any of the time spent on the seller account anyway. I was thinking about how low I would have to make the prices to just get rid of everything and be done with it.
Additionally, we are scrimping to put money into Marjan's photo booth company, so we can use every penny.
So basically the decision was made outside of my conscious field. I was wasting time and languishing in an unproductive (for me) system. I will now push the inventory back into circulation and cash out through the much more immediate eBay.
That is why this cancellation was a good, thing, and exactly what I wanted.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Star Wars extravaganza
For Christmas I gave Nels the AT-AT and Millennium Falcon that he had traded to me years ago. I thought it would be nice for him to have them back, to get to enjoy them again after all these years.
I've always wanted a Boba Fett figure.
Recently, Matt took a big step and dissolved his Star Wars collection through donation instead of capitalism. In the ensuing fray, I wound up with a brand new 90's era Millennium Falcon, Boba Fett, Slave 1 (Boba Fett's ship) and a bunch of other figures and models!
I don't remember getting to put the stickers on any of my Star Wars toys, they were usually second hand, traded for. Finally, I had the joy of doing it, and to two of the coolest ships in the saga!
I've always wanted a Boba Fett figure.
Recently, Matt took a big step and dissolved his Star Wars collection through donation instead of capitalism. In the ensuing fray, I wound up with a brand new 90's era Millennium Falcon, Boba Fett, Slave 1 (Boba Fett's ship) and a bunch of other figures and models!
I don't remember getting to put the stickers on any of my Star Wars toys, they were usually second hand, traded for. Finally, I had the joy of doing it, and to two of the coolest ships in the saga!
Monday, July 26, 2010
The dooooooooooor
As I was journeying down to the laundry permissions machine I realized with horror that I had forgotten the key! I decided to push on, and hope for a miracle. I hadn't ever seen the door unlocked.
Happily, it was propped open, awaiting my arrival!
Happily, it was propped open, awaiting my arrival!
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Dry lips
Yesterday we went to the family reunion and had a great time. On the way home, I noticed that my lips had gotten pretty dry. I don't like using most chap sticks, and promptly forgot my need.
Today, Mom and I were on a quest that took us to The Herbalist, a nice store indeed. Inside, I drank a free sample of fish oil mixed with Odwalla. Including making me smarter, handsomer, taller and smarter, it oiled my lips!
Today, Mom and I were on a quest that took us to The Herbalist, a nice store indeed. Inside, I drank a free sample of fish oil mixed with Odwalla. Including making me smarter, handsomer, taller and smarter, it oiled my lips!
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Marjan helps Mom win big money
Marjan was getting ready to take a shower, when Mom called. She told us she was going to the casino. Marjan said we should send her lots of positive energy. I did a little, then promptly got distracted. Marjan did it for about 20 minutes, while showering. As she got out of the shower, Mom called, saying she had just won $3000!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
A mountain of electronics
I was deciding to learn electronics, unbeknown to my Mom.
Radio Shack was going out of business in her town. She felt compelled to buy a back breaking amount of electronic components, even though no one had any use for them at the time.
Matt showed up with a bunch more when he found out my plans.
I now have mountains of electronics and the necessary tools, without having to invest more than about $30.
Radio Shack was going out of business in her town. She felt compelled to buy a back breaking amount of electronic components, even though no one had any use for them at the time.
Matt showed up with a bunch more when he found out my plans.
I now have mountains of electronics and the necessary tools, without having to invest more than about $30.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Subway sandwiches
My wife saw a Subway commercial during the day. She desired one mightily, thinking about how long it had been since she had had one, and swayed by the power of advertising.
That night, we were weeding the garden at my Dad's house. After some time, we were quite hungry. I knew the local grocery was an old, small one, unusual now. I thought it would be interesting for my wife, so I decided to stay and continue weeding. She would drive with Dad.
Part way there, Dad changed his mind and decided to buy us all Subway sandwiches. Her wish was granted during the height of her hunger.
That night, we were weeding the garden at my Dad's house. After some time, we were quite hungry. I knew the local grocery was an old, small one, unusual now. I thought it would be interesting for my wife, so I decided to stay and continue weeding. She would drive with Dad.
Part way there, Dad changed his mind and decided to buy us all Subway sandwiches. Her wish was granted during the height of her hunger.
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