Reading the AOL news on the oil spill due to the off shore drilling platform fire. Let me share some of the quotes that hit me the hardest---
British Petroleum pledged to reimburse people whose property is damaged by the spill.
Wonder where they will make that money back up? Even if they have insurance it will be passed around, down to the customer one way or another. After 9/11 my cargo insurance jumped over 25%. Why? I was told it was to ‘spread’ the lost of the event.
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Up to 210,000 gallons of oil are thought to be oozing into the Gulf daily, at a rate that means this spill could exceed the volume of Alaska's 1989 Exxon Valdez accident by the third week of June, making it the worst U.S. oil spill ever.
Tractor trailer fuel hauler hauls around 8500 gallons. So that is 25 tankers worth a day. And they still have not stop the flow.
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Strong southeast winds blew thin oil strands across the water's surface and into coastal wetlands near the mouth of the Mississippi River overnight, The Associated Press reported. Forecasters say it could reach Mississippi within a day, Alabama in two and Florida by early next week.
"It's the worst-case scenario for shrimpers, oyster harvesters, crabbers -- all the commercial fishermen." Roy said, referring to Louisiana's $2.6-billion-a-year fisheries industry in one of the world's richest seafood grounds.
Remind me to buy up some fish at the store, put in the freezer. The cost is going to rocket. All the poor fish man who make a living at this, the animals that will die.
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The White House said today it is halting all new offshore drilling in U.S. waters until there's an "adequate review" of a massive 600-mile wide oil slick that has begun to drift into Louisiana's wetlands.
Wow- that decision you made what…three weeks ago to allow off shore drilling to open up really came back to bite you. This could not of happen at a worst time after that little ruling, could it? But at least you have stop more drilling, see that the oil companies are just not prepared for a disaster.
Went to get the movie and find that no one is answering the door. I am in the back of the movie place, in the dark, ringing the little bell, waiting for someone to answer as we are to do. Nothing.
Now it is safe to say I am getting a little pissed.
I can see at least a dozen cars in the parking lot.
Walking to the front I see not one person and the doors are locked.
So back to the little door bell in the dark.
I can hear the new Freddy movie playing in one of the theaters at the side of the building to my right- and a nice metal emergence exit door.
I can also see a nice little steel bar.
When the little door bell got nothing still ten minutes later it seems the bar found its way into my hand and the door.
It opens to find a pissed off man looking at me as he is yelling them to shut down the film, people moaning and bitching behind him. “What do you want?” Gosh… excuse the fuck out of me for bothering your private screening of the movie but you are still at work, right? That is what I want- people who do their jobs.
“Here to pick up a movie- The Last Song. See…” I shoved the paperwork in his face, just to make sure he sees it. “It was to of been ready over ten minutes ago. You can tell by the time set for pick up was at zero thirty, and it is now zero forty eight.” Then I just gave him a smile. My “say something mother fucker…just something.” “I will have it out to you right now.”
Slam goes the door, cuss words from me, and within two minutes I am on the way home.
Great to have private screenings and all but how about waiting till all the movies have been picked up first?
And at a time that you set.
That way you can hear the little bell as someone will be PAYING ATTENTION!
Ok... rating some to calm down then sleep. Only to start again at in 4 and a half hours.
:) Such joy being my own boss. lol
My house by Friday can tell you what my week was like at work.
On weeks that went well- by bedtime tonight it will be cleaned, laundry done, shopping done.
On great weeks they above is true, and a cake or muffins is on the kitchen counter. Candles burning, the place just feels like home.
On busy week- either the laundry or the housework is not done, but the ref is full as I hate going to the store on the weekends.
But then we have this week -- bad week at work. When you walk into my house you get the scent of the trash I forgot to take out this morning as I was up early, at work to drop off the truck to the muffler shop before I ever open the office. Yeah me... *nose clip to nose* Have to get that out to the trash can.
Kitchen table is covered in stuff- camera bag, bank bag, papers, and two dirty bras. Hey- I live alone, guess what gets taken off first thing? ;)
Kitchen sink is full of dirty dishes, the stove piled with pots and pans. Floor needs to see the business end of a broom. Ref is empty, even some vegs that have pasted the time frame to be used. No soda- ran out last night. Grrr... it was on the list for the store. And the ants- I have got a freaking army in my kitchen. They came in last weekend, and I have no spray to get rid of them. On the list for the store.....
Living room has shoes laying around, glass on the end table, dusty and needs vac. Throw pillows are on the floor, along with a blanket.
Bedroom is the worst- dirty clothing on the floor, dusty as heck due to the air filter machine, and sheets need washed. Papers, junk from my purse is laying on the dresser, along with notes I make myself each night for bed to remind myself of things. Empty dirty glasses on the dresser and nightstand. Add in some change, phone charger.
Then we have my bathroom- some of the dirty clothes have made it this far. Toothpaste on the sink, towels not folded, a tub that is in off a cleaning. At least I have a cleaner in the toilet- it is not that bad at all. lol Dusty, needs swept, rugs need washed.
This is one of those weeks that just went bad. And told today we are meeting at my house for the girls night together. End up a 11 hour day at work, to tired to go to the store, or to clean as when I got back to the office I find out it is a courier run tonight for me. Meaning no sleep.
I think I am ready to just blow off Friday all together. House is a mess, no sleep, on edge from all the shit at work.... might not be the best company at all. :(
Yes- my house can tell you the kind of week I have had.
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Sugar, we're going out to eat (you have to too) then I'll tell everyone you're too tired for socialization and we can sit around drinking in the bar a bit or head the hell back home. I'm a good anti-social bad guy :)
See, I did the dishes, cleaned up and what not when I was there...lol
You need a wife...LMAO
Why are all the ghost seeking/ hunting shows filmed in the dark? Have you ever seen a witness talk about the ghost that grouped them in the dark? No- they talk about seeing them in the daylight, lights on, TV playing, brushing your teeth everyday activities.
So if you are hunting them… you need a night vision camera, walk around in the dark, silence, make the family leave, and do it in the middle of the night? Never heard of any eyewitness doing this.
Anyway- hope Happy Town lives up to the hype.
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I was watching a ghost hunting show earlier at an island prison with the night vision cameras. One of the "hunters" kept talking about a ghost pig he had seen run in front of him...why there were ghost pigs running around the prison is beyond me.
They are trying to make it more dramatic??
Members notes on move-
Member has cabinets, tool boxes, RC A1 RPlane.
A what?? Plane?
WTH?
*sighs and pushes that paperwork, phone call till morning*
My head hurts.
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RC means radio controlled. It's a toy! ;)
Oh thank god. :) Now...wonder how big it is? I see crating coming into play.
Thanks Bones. Going to miss you when you are gone. :( You always have the answers for me.
RC toys are fun :D
The RC plane was probably mentioned because the electronics, especially the control box, are sensitive (and expensive) and may need to be carefully packed.
Main Forum thread:
please rate me
Posted: 03:54:23 - Apr 28 2010
Times viewed: 21
hi you see i have this plan but it requires some rating and i would love it if you guys rated me prety pleas with organ on top
your truly leadrer of Generation X
O.o
Organ?
Well thank god it wasn't a baby grand because I would of left that where it landed. Not moving it..Nope.. that is extra money.
lol
Did you read Sandra Bullock adopted a baby? Cute little boy. Seems her and Jesse started the process 4 years ago, and now she is to raise it on her own. They got the baby at the first of the year, trying to keep him out of the press for a while, to bond with him.
I read a quote by Jesse--
James' reaction to the divorce has left a "huge hole" in his heart especially because Bullock has chosen to adopt son Louis as a single mom. "My whole life has been full of hard decisions. The decision to let my wife end our marriage, and continue the adoption of Louis on her own, has been the hardest. The love I have for Louis cannot be put to words. Not having him around to love and to hold has left a huge hole in my heart," James told PEOPLE.
Plllleeeease. If you would stay away from all the sluts and hoes you would not have the hole in your heart.
Wait- Sandra helped you get your other kids away from your first wife....humm. Wonder how that one is going to work out for ya now.
Bed- you made it, enjoy it.
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Yep, I read the article this morning. I'm happy to hear the child was from New Orleans. Right here in the good old USA. So many these days are adopting from outside the country. There's nothing wrong with that, but we have plenty of children in need of homes here. You don't hear about other countries adopting our babies- so who's going to parent them?
Yes, I read that too Images. And what a cute little boy. :) My brother is adopted and he came from only four towns away. Plenty of kids in the US not being taken care of.
I understand a lot of people in the US adopt children from other countries because a lot times it is easier. My cousin adopted from China and the Philippines many years ago. But when you are a celebrity, you don't have to worry about the cost and red tape so much. Money talks... sometimes it's good to use it to your advantage.
You know... I bet you never tried to pull that shit with dad. I have asked you three times to get the truck fixed, and all three times it was something else. First this...then that... Now after I got the part that should fix the clutch you are busy.
Fucker... I was busy too but took the time to hunt the fucking part that you should of. I know Dad always hunted the parts, but I don't have all day to do it like he did. Would it kill ya to pick up the phone and call around?
And you wasted the time to price the muffler at International dealer?!! WTH? Have you EVER seen my father buy a $270.00 muffler from them when he can go to a local shop and get it for $190.00? Dude--- you standing there telling me how hard it is to find parts... but you waste time calling about the one thing I told you I would take care of myself?
How about the gasket? How about the oil leak? How about fixing the master seal on the clutch?
How about you do your freaking job! And believer it or not- part of your job is to get parts.
“Why are you always on my profile?” “What lead you to my page and gives you the right to suspend it?” “After a year YOU now decide my profile is against the rules!” “I don’t bother you – you should not bother me.”
I love these kinds of messages from members who get suspended. I do my best to stay calm and not give into the desire to send…
“Because I am a Sentoran. Look it up.”
“Sorry
about that- I am behind on checking them it seems. You should have been suspended a year ago. Forgive me?”
“Lead me to your page? Do you see a leash on me? I found it all on my own. It’s the Sentoran in me. Or the Rat.”
Ok- they might not get the Rat part so… lol
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What leads someone to a page like that is the person in question... they've broken a rule or messed something up. But somehow, the blame always gets placed on the staff member.
now you know its because she rubbed cheese all over it.you just let your nose do the walking.
Why is there nothing to eat in my home? That does not take cooking.... soup? No. TV dinner? No.
Grrrr....
Hush up tummy, you ate at 11:00 am.
*goes to raid the pantry, ref again*
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Rabbit is good, and it's mating season. With a good shot you could get a two for one special! ;P
Time for take out!
try taking one day and cook a bunch of meals then make your own TV dinners , put them in dinner trays then in the Freezer and all you have to do is microwave and eat.
It's not that tough to throw together a quick meal from just a few things. Keep the pantry stocked with some of the essentials - spices, canned tomatoes, beans, rice...
...just saying.
Nope, not going to happen....
THERE IS NO MICROWAVE.....
Oh bite my butt puppy. :P
:)
Hedgehog- I have food, just don't want to dirty the kitchen, have to cook. I just need to get some fast one pan type food like soup. :)
What about mac & cheese? Yes, I said cheese!
LOL- score one for the Bones. ;)
Danna, a friend I have talked about before, mother passed away on Tuesday after a long illness.
They are not having any kind of service. They are keeping her ashes for now, so we are told.
*sits and tries to firgure that one out*
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you have my condolences. I am sorry for your loss.
Cat told me about this when I talked to her on the phone the other day- please give Danna my condoloences sugar, and tell her I still think of our Friday night dinner fondly...
And the picture taking
And the french toast
*Hugs*.
Nothing like answering the phone and hearing "So this is what a Rat sounds like?" from a stranger. And while I was still half asleep even. LOL I was like...who the heck? Ok.. Images, LadyC, RedQueen,,no,,,, FM? Otter? No... who else has my number or knows that nickname for me? MEEPER!!
Have to say after 2 1/2 plus hours of talking Meeper is no longer a stranger. I will know her voice anywhere now.
:)
I love talking to people I call friends here. It just brings those bond closer, tighter. Wonderful lady to chat with, she has a wicked humor, just a touch of evil. How much better can a person be? Throw in the high IQ, the cute doggy and she is perfect
Yes- we must call each other again soon. :)
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Meeper is most awesome indeed, they don't come any better. :D
Nope, not a stranger anymore. Just a disturbed individual who now can drunk dial you :P
Fun to blast a Master Vampire when she is three feet away.
At least she is out of kicking range......
LOL
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You need more drink
But, she cold steal all your make-up before she leaves! :P
The biggest truck in town won't haul all her makeup!
Hey- it takes a lot of stuff to look this natural. ;)
mama always said you had to suffer to be beautiful...I didn't suffer at your hands, I kinda liked it ;P
Went out to dinner with Nightgame. Birdy is busy with collage thing, and our other friend is dealing with the aftermath of her mother passing away from a long illness. So sitting at the table, sharing cheese fries, drinking a beer when Cat hauls off and kicks me under the table.
“Ouch! Watch those feet Cat.” She grins a total cat grin and says “Just a little gift from Wildchild.” That made me laugh.
NO FAIR USING CAT! That is cheating Wildchild! You ever in this area and we all get together for dinner- your ass in mine. I can name at least five places to bury a body that no one will find it. Just remember a Kentucky Hill gal is not one to mess with snake boy.
LOL
Now … to find the Cat something for dessert as we watch TV, relax over some drinks (ok- I am doing the drinking) as we play on VR, catch up each other on our lives.
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*grins* uhhmm look over there a profile with nipples
You best go see them... your time is short... in life that is... :P
Nipples over there....
I am not looking over there--- you will just kick me again. :P
Hahahaha!
I could get him back for ya! Maybe when he drops me off at the airport so he has time to get over it before I come home.
Date: 21:06:15 - Apr 22 2010
Rating: 1
Comment:
Your respect and decorum, along with youe elegance and grace are only matched by the score you have given me.
Kind regards.
XXXXXXX
*Rat turns and looks at the small whelp* Ahhhh aren’t you so cute. Ohhh I just want to pinch those little cheeks. *reachs down and pats his head, does a little baby talk to him* Ahhhh you are so grumpy. Why are you so grumpy? Did you miss your nap time? Did a mean old Sire give you a low rate? Ohhh…. Is that what has your panties in a bunch? Maybe make you feel inaccurate? The threats not working? Now now…no hiss fit.
*Rat stands up, her tone deeper, all kidding aside* Get away from me kid- you’re bothering me.
*Rat turns back to her work*
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*sits and pokes Ratt*
*kicks WC to the side*
*snorts* I can't help the images this puts in my mind.
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LOL LMAO , Smacks WC .behave , didn't your mother ever teach you not to poke a mad person ,They Bite. if Rate bites you its Your own fault , she,s busy being bothered by a whelp one problem at a time please.
OK..now you are just bothering me and you know it.
---.---
Do it one more time and it is war....
*grabs a gasmask*
I only have two words.
RAT. FART.
Well I did have baked beans with my KFC at lunch....
;)
Seems women with curves are throwing the networks into fits. Off AOL-
Lane Bryant is accusing Fox and ABC of a "double standard" over restrictions for their new lingerie commercial starring a bevy of curvy cuties in their bras and panties, Ad Week reports.
A post on the plus-size retailer's Inside Curve blog -- which has since been removed, along with the ad itself -- charged that the networks had refused to air the sexy ad without substantial edits.
"ABC and Fox have made the decision to define beauty for you by denying our new, groundbreaking Cacique commercial from airing freely on their networks," the Lane Bryant post reportedly said.
According to the company, ABC "restricted our airtime" by denying it a slot during "Dancing with the Stars," while Fox "demanded excessive re-edits and rebuffed it three times before relenting to air it during the final 10 minutes of 'American Idol,' but only after we threatened to pull the ad buy."
This is the ad:
Now tell me what the hell is wrong with it? If I can watch Victoria Secret's ads- then I can watch this one. There is no difference on the amount shown of the model.
Really- WTF?
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That is some fucked up shit.
I've seen worse in a Victoria Secret ad.
I shop there, they have nice stuff. And they have stuff I can actually fit in, unlike Victoria's Secret.
Is it because she didn't put clothes on before leaving the house for her lunch date, just a coat over her under things?
I don't see anything else that could possibly be a problem.
She's quite beautiful, it's not like it's me up there in my panties!
The people who approve or deny these ad campaigns are just that: People. And a lot of them have issues.
History has proven that a sensual woman without apologies will have a hell of a hard time being accepted.
Ya, that is wrong and I know I plan to go take a look and see what they have in their store for sure.
REAL women HAVE curves.
Great commercial. Never seen it before now.
She looked like a normal women. We are so use to seeing Lollipoped headed anorexics we think that is normal.
Wow. i really, really hope we have one of those shops somewhere nearby. i'd love to shop there. La Senza and Victoria Secret are great, if you're a 32C or less. i've thus far only found one bra there that will fit me--and it cuts my back till i bleed when it's tight enough to, erm, support me.
i think underthings made not just to fit, but to fit comfortably, is a great idea. i love this ad.
You know there just jealous because she looks so much better then Victoria Secret models and the boobs were real too.
There is NOTHING wrong with this commercial. The real reason they didn't air it was because it doesn't fit in with societies 'What's beautiful' terms. They want everyone to think being skinny and having no curves at all is sexy. Gahhh. Stuff like this irritates the hell out of me.
Must read.. favorites...journals...*yawns, rubs eyes*.. catch up on my online family...but soooo sleepy...and the bed is so soft...*rat lays head down and closes eyes*...just a quick nap...
Listen, do you hear that?
** soft hum of the outside AC unit running**
That is right- after two days of three screaming kids of 8, 5 and 3 years old. With two screaming parents..... it is nice and quiet. Thank god I never wanted kids as I was ready to start pulling hair of someones heads.
Home Sweet Home.
Got to love it.
Major is done, a day early, no damage, and as happy as we could make him.
And I can't wait to get in my nice soft bed. That hotel bed was hard as a rock, waking up often to a sore hip, back. I think I would of been better off in the "International Hotel" as my dad called the trucks. lol I do swear the truck seat was softer.
But did have a nice dinner with my guys, a few laughs. And got to drive a truck, need to keep that skill. ;)
Wondering…you read kismets that say something along the lines of –
I’m bored.
Someone talk to me please
*yawn*
Is anyone there?
Feeling lonely
Why can’t these people find each other on here? I mean… if you are bored, they are bored…be bored together, right?
Anyway…
Cooking on an open fire is so much fun. Just need to get me a bigger grate to fit my fire pit and a small shovel. Cast iron- got to love it. Marshmallows are later, after dark. Now it is time to just chill with a drink on the porch, watching the sunset, birds at the feeders. The lilac bush is in bloom so the wind is bring me the scent of it, and the smokey of the fire. Just a simple pleasure in life that makes me happy.
Not a bad way to spend a Sat alone. :)
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I'm moving in with you.....between the two of us we could cook for VR with all our combined cast iron...
But NOT until you get a flaming MICROWAVE....
LOL That would take the fun out of it puppy. *hugs*
But I have a microwave.....and its on wheels....:)
*Puts 4 candles on top of the VR cupcake*
:)
Who knew I would stay around this long? lol Ok ok- I did. I feel in love with this place within the first few days of finding it.
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Congratulations :)
Glad you came to cause Kitty needs the Rat in her life to mess with *bats playfully at the Rat 4 times* hehe
well done!
You are one of the reasons the family stays around. VR has some great people.
I think this calls for CAKE....just sayin.
Congrats!
YAY
hands Rat A " Cheese" Cake Happy Anniversary hon.
lol Thanks guys. :) You all made this Rat's day with your words. *hugs*
Now.. cake, cheese tray here I come. ;)
Yaay ^.^
Yesterday was not the day to poke at me.
Today is not looking that well either.
Trust me....
Poke me one more time and I will say something you might not like.
But I will have a smile on my face after biting your head off.
So....
Poke me again dick weed.
Dinner of rum and a box of Ferrero Rocher chocolates. Yeah it has been that kind of day. Oh and ...Screw you IRS. *flips the finger to the random goverment*
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O.O *flicks finger* don't point that at me. The IRS is a messy deal *hug*
Cheers to that.
And you didn't invite me :(
Nice to know I was sharing a chocolate (yes, the same kind) at the same time. And yes, it was one of those nights for me too...lol
Ditto...
*flips both fingers at the IRS*
Think accountants with guns and you'll know what I saw o-0
As a friend of mine pointed out the other day ...
it's the IRS
It's the IRS
It's THEIRS
The nursing home went off great- no damage, on time, even done with one man short due to him pulling a back muscle and having to skip the 2nd day.
:)
We even moved the old stuff out to make room for new things, more then we took on at the time of the contract. But being paid by the hour so...
My guys are the best. They really kicked in these last two days. :)
Now on to the Major who is being a pain in my ass about him being overweight. He keeps starting this shit... I swear I am going to eat good all weekend and gain ten pounds. lol Yes- the driver is in the truck when it goes across the scales.
Tax day- seems like I owe. Grrrr... but CPA is filing a extension on all of us. I swear I can get my paperwork to him on the first of Jan and he will still not have it done by April. He hates us. lol Or more like my system.
Weekend plan are meeting a man about gravel for the parking lot, dozer work around the lot. And sleeping late. Oh yes...sleeping late.
And cooking some great food. Grilling out, might even bake some. Fresh bread sounds wonderful as I have ate out too much this week so far.
And that ladies and Gents is a ramble... LOL
;)
Now to check log books.
Rat clicks to send a message back to Cat, the flashing red light...
WARNING!! YOU ARE ABOUT TO MESSAGE AN Administrator!!
"Nah- it is just Cat for pete sake. How do you turn off the flashing light?"
If you are asking a question that is covered in either the FAQ or Status System pages, you will do nothing but infuriate the Administrator.
"Really? Then let me make a list....
How do I send a message?
What is my level?
How do I find out who is a Master Vampire?
*smerks*
"Will you bite me? Turn me into a vampire? I think you are sexy.. who does your makeup?"
LOL
Read those pages before asking any questions.
"What is the VR Manual?"
"I don't speak english- where is the polish print at?"
"I don't understand the manual- can you go page by page with me, answer my questions?"
You should also try the help page before sending a message to an Administrator.
What is a Help page used for?
Where is the help page?
Can I use the help page?
Dark Network Acolyte's are standing by waiting to answer your questions.
"But they are not Master Vampires. I want to talk to a Master Vampire. Did I ask you yet to bite me?"
"What is an Acolyte?"
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
I have been warned!...but just don't care. :P
*runs from the Cat*
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LOL!
Do you ever play games in the day Nightgame?
Oh but I do play daytime games they're just a lot more mean like bopping a smarty pants Rat ... remember whack a mole? Shall we rename it whack a Rat? lol
People should aslo know what the Admin statuses are for as well, sometimes I get asked if I suspended Portfolios, etc...when I don't even have that option pft.
Guys went to move a woman this morning, a woman that I made a estimate on. I said it would take about 4 hours, which happens to be our minimum charge. Included in this charge was the 3 men / 1 van to move her furniture and boxes she has ready to move.
Boys came in and the bill was for 4 ½ hours.
Just got a call- a friend of hers is mad as the men did not move everything. “What did they leave?” “Her clothing, her pots and pans, her stuff in the bathroom. Dishes.” “Where they in boxes?” “Some was- it is the movers job to put things in boxes.” “Well..not it is not. Not at the local rate she was given.”
“And they cheated her then too. She was told $200.00.” Now I know that is a lie as I was the one who talked to her. “No. She was told it was $65.00 a hour, time starts when they leave the warehouse and when they finish they charge ½ a hour back for driving time. I told her the least we go out for is $260.00. It took 1/2 a hour over that.”
She went off. Telling me I lie, that she would make sure our company got wrote up in the newspaper for taking advantage of a elder woman living on social security. How she had to spend two hours moving the items that was my job to move, at the price quoted to the lady. She then made the treat of the newspaper article, she was calling in right now.
THEN she hung up on me.
Ok… I normal let this shit go… I really do. But having just gotten a B in my military surprise inspection (talk more about this on down) I used caller ID and returned her fucking call. “Before you hung up on me I was going to tell you to ask the newspaper to explain to you what slander is. Because, trust me, I will sue you and any newspaper you THINK is going to take your crazy ass rant into a story. Anyone with enough sense to book a mover knows they are not going to pack your stuff at that rate. And that is all I have to say.”
*SLAM…CUSS WORDS*
So back to the military. Got a shipper who is over weight on his shipment. If you ever been in the military and moved you know what that means- they get to pick up the extra cost. He is over 8,000 lbs overweight and I have no idea how much money we are talking but I am sure it is a nice chunk. Is that my fault? NO. But the shipper is upset and he is passing it on to all those around him.
He wants his shipment ASAP. I, in an attempt to get to him as soon as we get this nursing home delivery done, went ahead and loaded the flatbed truck with 7 our of the 28 crates his storage took. My dream would be use loading the rest on Thursday and maybe start his delivery on Friday. That is a “stand on your head and shit upward” wish but I am trying.
So Flatbed, with tarps. No locks, hammer and you are into his shipment. Not the most secure thing to leave outside in the parking lot. I put it in the building, have done so many times. Just backed it right in. Did I tell ya the building are full of the nursing home stuff still? I parked it in the military section….and lord behold that is the one freaking ass day they showed up.
“Why is the truck in the building?” “Because I don’t think is it secure enough outside, and trying to meet the members request for a earlier delivery date. The truck was free so I loaded it.” Unknown to me it is enough to have me suspended from the military. Ok--- I am trying to keep the military members stuff safe and make his delivery early… and I am almost closed down?...see if do that shit again. I know I know… chance of fire…. I understand the rule and the need for it. I really do. They gave me a break- gave me a B instead of the D, suspended. Truck is out of the building now. I can put it back in tomorrow after three more truck loads of the nursing home stuff is out, my plan anyway if I can’t get it delivered Thursday and had to fall back on the booked Monday/ Tuesday.
I guess I need to just understand I can’t be nice to some people, try to go out of my way on some things. Reason I called the woman back who threaten me with the newspaper. Just had enough today with people pissing me off, doing everything wrong.
I need a drink.
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You can be nice to me any old time Rat, come on down to the bar, the drinks are on me :)
People want things for free.
Ah crap that is a sucky day to start off a hard week too :(
some days you just can't win. I would bet if you did exactly what you were supposed to, and it was a full bird, or somebody with a star ... they'd have gotten pissed for you not putting in the building.
Believe me... I know. I KNOW all of this all too well.
You're one hell of a woman.
I'm wit ya sugar. Worked a 50th birthday party on Saturday. Birthday boy booked the party for himself, hired a piano player yo play while birthday boy sang to his heart's content, then hired a karaoke dude to take over so he could sing some MORE. Spent over an hour talking about HIMSELF to his 100+ guests. Was drinking double Smirnoff straight up, which he never had to ask for as I already had the drink made for him whenever I noticed him getting low. Took care of these 100+ people singlehandedly, waited on the birthday boy hand and foot, he ran up an almost $200 tab just with me, then wants me to hand over the one piece of equipment I have to use to haul all this shit downstairs? I don't think so. Then he leaves me a $20, and has the unmitigated gall to say I didn't treat him very nice.
There is just no pleasing people sugar- it's an occupational hazard in both our jobs.
Some people will never appreciate the hard work that others do.
Customer service...blah.
Dixie Carter passed away. :( I always loved her. You can not watch her and not be taken with the grace of the woman. And Designing Women was a show she just shined in. RIP Dixie.
Kind of reminds me of RedQueen in a way..... ;)
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Yeah that was sad to read...sadly I thought her hubby would go first.
She was one class act that's for sure.
I didn't even know about this :/ I used to loving watching the show when I was a wee werewolf.
a classy lady
That was the first thing I saw when I got on the computer after I got home from work. It broke my heart, and I had a good cry about it. I have always wanted to be just like Julia Sugarbaker, because she defined righteous indignation for me, coupled with true southern charm. And for me to remind you of her makes me feel special, Rat. Thank you.
Been touching Nightgame all over the face, hair....
And taking pictures.
;)
Master me baby... master me.
LOL.
As I type this she is sitting three feet from me in my recliner asking me why I am have such a grin on my face.
She is going to suspend me... I know she is when she reads this.
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LOL, why You didn't put her makeup on wrong did you?
Oh she did the clown effect that's for sure! But then it's so hard not to do with what she had to work with lol.
But she did work up a sweat! *evil grin*
Nothing like eating crackers and reading the latest comments in my journal. :)
*wipes off her keyboard from cracker pieces*
Damn it.. you just trying to choke me with those funny as hell comments or what?
I think everyone of you should come with a warning.
"Please do not read with any food or drink in your mouth. Or gum. Just nothing in your mouth at all really. o.O Thank you."
:)
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"Choke " ! Cough : Must ... Get ... Water.... Not Gonna Laugh ..... LOl HAHah you are So funny We loves ya don't choke who would we all mess with then?
Ummmm well..depends on whats in your mouth and if you will choke on it.
XD Don't you just love people for trying to end your life? o.o
Why do we have to get the warnings? You're the one with the eating trouble?
I'm with DWM on this one- depends on what-or who- you have in your mouth at the time...lol
or full bladder
Being single and living along suck in some ways as far as food. Like bread. I know you can freeze it but it does not taste the same. And crackers. They always go stale before you eat the whole pack.
Yeah... some parts suck.
But then you get to eat all the brownie.
;)
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Plus you have no one waking you up at 3am to ask "Why do you close your eyes when we make love?!?!"
And if a neighbor's dog barks no one wakes you up to "find out why".
But, yeah, the bread doesn't go stale!
Plus, the toilet seat stays DOWN and there are no pee dribbles to clean up.
Well, there might be pee dribbles, but you know who they're from!
Brownies? I will sleep in your bed for brownies....:)
Course .....you may not be in it at the SAME time.....but still...I would.. :)
Blast would be so much better if you had to hook up a waterhose to your computer to use it. ;)
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That's the upcoming feature called Splash! you'll need your own hose ;]
Will it come with the power wash attachment when you need to clean the flying monkey shit off?
Absolutely RedQueen... flying monkey shit is a universal problem!
Today is a matching shoes kind of day.
Still didn't sleep well, have had no chocolate yet, handle one pissed off lady on the rental side who is needing to get to work and the repair man is running late already so....
Still- my shoes are the same color today at least.
:)
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You need to get yourself a big box of Count Chocula so you can have chocolate for breakfast!
Oh but just hang on Rat, in trade for you doing me a new avatar picture I got you some super dooper chocolate filled chocolate... and I won't even ask you to share. :)
*mouth waters*
You are so on Sis. Come on Saturday!
Dang it......I miss all the fun!
You mock me. I can hear you from here even. “You will never do it. Might as well stop now…don’t waste your time.” "You do not have the skill. Better people then you have tried lady in the little red car." "You will never capture me." You in all your glory, all of your cascading…ness. O.o The wonder of what man can create with a machine and water.
But I will capture you. I will slow your flow, I will still the cascading…ness that is you. I will make a work of art form.
Yesterday I stood looking at you, the wind blowing you out of shape, holding my tripod and remote to my camera. I had my guild book, trying to remember what I read online. I might not have skill but I am learning.
This is not over yet. Mock me if you want…you are my next challenge to shoot. It might take me a few times but you will be mine.
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Absolutely beautiful
YES!
Go get 'em ;]
Truly stunning.
FYI- I've been friends with RedQueen for over three years on here. She has even slept in my guest bedroom, meet her in person. We are southern sisters, in heart and soul.
And my journal is not against any VR rules. Just because I am an Sentoran does not mean I can't express myself in my journal.
No names was given, and still not given.
:)
But onto other things ... the miners in WVA. Gosh- that is so sad. And the mine is still open, sending men into the mine where it is "safe"?? I have heard the question of why the mine was not shut down if it was so unsafe- had 50 tickets if you will for unsafe items just last month. Why? Because the goverment loves the MONEY from the fines. They NEVER close down a mine.
If the goverment was to shut some of them down instead of giving them months to fix the items, paying fines and more fines till they are fixed... more lifes would be saves and maybe the owners of these mines might care about the people they send into those holes.
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You should have called me......so I could join the fun since it was Puppy. Birdy needs to sharpen her claws on someone....might as well be here....lol
Those poor men. I read about that.
Yes Ratt that is very sad about the WVA Mines. I feel aweful for their families.
It really makes me sad to read about this. My boyfriend mentioned going to work in the mines up where he lives. Now I'm scared if he does.
:/
Funny how rating was a big thing last night on here. You rant that someone gave you a low rate, you and your coven mates came and rated in return. That is your right- and god help anyone who tries to say it isn’t. As much as you preached it was your right to rate back the low number…it was equally her right to do the same.
Now I know there are many on here who just rate tens. It can be a “Ask me.” profile and you will still flop a ten out on it. That is your right. To me doing so you just prove the rating system means nothing to you. How can you honestly say a profile such as… who has good profiles on here…Uh.. Images, Morrigon, Valentine is worth a ten when profiles with no work-- as in “Ask me.” with NO effort is worth a ten also? It is a joke. But HOLY HELL if you get a rate that is not a ten shit hit’s the fan and the gang of thugs are called in. Sort of like the union mob type thugs…but with laptops signed into VR… “Take that bitch…see what happens with your rating with my one.” LOL Sorry but that is just funny to me.
I also find it interesting the pack mentality you have going on. “You screw with me, you screw with the coven, alliance, etc.” Really? You are going to be that way? I am sure that is working for you but… it is a website, you understand this, right? Your score, level, rank, how many friends mean nothing in life, right? In fact the way you are acting just show what kind of people you really are… do you think you are being seen in a good light? Because I don’t. I see silly children who don’t understand what VR is about, or how to act like adults. Adults who understand this is a website that means nothing to you in real life, who knows the systems is now used to level up and NOTHING more.
I am very lucky I have never been stuck in a Coven or House that I was told to do this or that, as I would of joined the blinded members. I don’t add societies to my stamps, I don’t have to keep a certain level or profile rate, and I sure the fuck would not pass out low rates on command. I have the capacity to think for myself. Anyone try to make me do something online like this would find me saying “Fuck off.”
It is people like this that make the rating system a joke. Anyone who worries about their profile number is just flat out screwed as rates are used in a vengeful way. Same with friends list, journal, block. It is all a game, all that VR has come to in most cases. And it will not change. I just let it play the game, move on and enjoy the friends that are the only reason I come back to the site anymore.
So go off on your rant about your right to rate as you want. Just remember the low rate that started all this- it was her right as well. You can’t have your cake and eat it too. You can’t rant about what she did without showing yourself as a sore loser- because what you are ranting about, you are doing as well. At least hers was a honest rate- you are just doing it to play the game known as “Payback”.
Light is on you- people are reading and watching, learning about you and your coven. And the comments on her journal... not showing well at all.
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you go girl
Cake ? Someone mention cake ? Seriously, amen to what you wrote Rat.
Right on... *golf clap*
Few things can sink you as well as your own foolish words as those messages proved.
I missed it but sounds like more of the same shit ya know...
Dont know the situation....dont have to...same oh same oh...but well said!!
Yep, stupid aren't they? Well. I rated a 1 on a certain coven's profile, because of a little racist c...yeah, you get the idea. I can't wait to see if they dare come and rate me. *Shakes head* I hope they have the balls to come threaten me.
Some coven's make their member carry a certain rate???? Oh my........
I love you- thanks for that
Yes- it seems to be the same old, same old. VR playground is never going to change.
Yeah you can really see the "assumed elite cliques" here. Maybe you should get the whole truth instead of only half of it.
Reading Images system message this morning I have to say she is 100% correct.
It is not the rates, be it ones or tens, that mean anything.
We all understand the rating system is a joke.
But to send messages, to demand someone to change their rates.
To threaten them with other members to continue the drama.
To leave rude comments in journals.
Harassment.
Anyone who reads the journal of messages, of your and others comments can see what I mean. You call her a drama queen? Well she has moved on, as has everyone else. You just keep on and on and on...
Elite Cliques? LOL And what is your friends? The ones who do as you bid? The ones with the "One for all" mind set? I know I know...Coven mates. A family. A cliques.... maybe?
Get your facts right. Redqueen rated one of my members poorly. We, as a coven support and defend each other. So we, out of courtesy informed her of WHY she was being rated poorly in return, and that IF she changed her rate, so would they. It was HER that made this shit public. Not us. Not at least I put an entry into my own journal too earlier today. So if you all wish to call courtesy emails harrassing or demanding, then so be it. But you can start really seeing the so called "Upper elite cliques"... LOL... It's funny how they can band together, yet a coven can't? Hypocritical don't you think?
Hypocritical? Nah. Most friends do stand together. Coven or whatever. That is a given. And the rate is nothing to me.
But you will see that the people you are calling a cliques here are not passing out 1's. They are not sending you messages, or leaving rude comments. I
While your cliques will keep going on and on.
Don't you think it is time to stop this? Really... it is getting old quick. Your rep has taken the hit of the messages, the demands and harassment of a member. Do you wish to just keep adding to it? Maybe act like a Coven Master and call this done? You got your low rates in, you have let everyone know you and your little cliques is nothing to fuck with. We all heard it...fear...blah blah...same old shit just a different name.
I myself am done with it.
I find this pretty ridiculous. You do not dictate who rates what. I have seen the messages and the exchanges, if this is courtesy than I would hate to see what pissy is.
How I spent my Easter in video. ;)
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ok can we said it was a strange Easter !
*giggles*
I sat here working on photos and dancing in my chair ;]
thanks!
I sat here with popcorn in hand having a great time when it just 'froze'!!! Still, the popcorn was good!
Why do you come to my profile? You have me blocked- hell... you have everyone blocked. I have two ideas why you come to visit me often.
1- You can't remember who you have blocked so you have to check again. And no- I don't have you blocked. Only one of us is playing that game.
2- You think I am going to say something to you. Maybe ask why you have me blocked? Maybe write a nasty message so you can put it in your journal- laughing and pointing at how I care. Please....hold your breath for that to happen.
While you do- enjoy my profile. I will try my best to keep it updated so you don't get bored with it. I am thinking a water look next time- maybe some ocean wave type look. Nighttime with stars maybe.
Just giving you a heads up being as you visit so often. :)
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Ok you got me... Btw I think a nice sunset over an old style graveyard would be a rockin BG
He's been to mine aswell, twice i think, i just don't get it! lol
A water look?Waves and oceans and stars?
Now you know I would love to see that.;)
A water look?Waves and oceans and stars?
Now you know I would love to see that.;)
But truthfully,who wouldnt love your profile the way it is.Evidently they do.
It took talking to Radu in message for me to see he is at level 203 now.
Well....
I don't care.
Really- I don't.
Royal...my left butt cheek.
;)
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LMAO....maybe we should tattoo a crown on your butt cheek?
Grabs ink and needle with Stencil .... Ready when you are?
O.O
*sits down hard*
I don't think soooo....
Reading Joli's journal lead me to express this. :) It is not very good, but as Cat keeps telling me, it is for me to express how I feel, nothing else.
We sat beside that camp fire
Sharing each of our lives
I come to realize
How time does fly
I remember my childhood
Love surrounded my soul
Laughter, tears, with just a sprinkle of fear
I looked up at the stars as we talked
Thinking how much of a lark
It has been haviing you two
In my life
I remember all the times
I have sat at a fire
Seeing those flames
Eating away at the wood
And think of my life
The things I would changed
And a few “If only I could…”
The things that remained the same
But tonight I could think of only one
A message to my father
As the wood cracked and glowed
I love you always
You are still part of my soul
I said a blessing to my gods
For the company
I had this night
Beside that camp fire but also
Those inside my heart and soul.
Might of said this before but saying it again- The makeup on Sue on the Fantastic 4 second move SUCKS! Can we make her any more orange?? In fact the whole cast was way to tan with the orange color. And the wig??? Hello? You can buy better off EBay. Not play up those blue eyes??...shame.
Only one that looked good was the military woman who is only on a few times.
No one online to blast that I know would not take it as me pesting them. :(
Oh well- maybe pop that cherry at some point this weekend, not that I plan to spend a lot of time here.
*climbs into bed*
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I blasted myself with another one of my profiles just so I could see what it looked like :P
haha yes I did the same thing, sort of like yahoo instant messanging
I've been saving myself for someone special like you :P
*creepy*
lol Then my first one will be to you Otter. I will pop my blast cherry with you. ;)
You know you can pester (or abuse) me anytime, Baby!
:P
Have to say I have missed doing seasonal articles. :) And as I only promised to write in the Hall 4 times a year it is something I can keep up.
Thanks Nightgame for giving me a output for my desire to write.
Now to do my other VR duties before girls night out. :)
Thinking this weekend is going to be fun... girls night out, cleaning the porch to get ready for nights out sitting, a little camping out on Sat night/ fire, and Easter sis is to be in so pizza is being order for all. And I hope to finally have the time to play with a Drag Queen makeup look. :)
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My English teacher told the class a story about the time she got stuck in San Francisco she had no where to go and she had no idea where she was...luckily she was saved by a group of drag queens and they gave her a make over haha. They were so excited because she was an actual woman, but with her height and giant feet, all of their clothes actually fit her. She promised to show us a picture but she never did.
I want to have a fire so bad, we haven't done anything like that in a while here.
When Nightgame ask you to come to her House, help a little you know I have to go.
But in the morning... too much work for me to do right now. Time for bed for me.
:)
Congrats Cat... no one better could of been picked for the job. And I will be over first thing in the morning.
HOT DAMN!!!!!! WOOO HOOOO!!!!!!!!
And this better not be a April Fool joke..
--.--
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I hadn't one April fool prank pulled on me this year... yet ;) I hope your wish comes true that it is not a prank!
I kinda forgot it was April 1st til now ha
Lady just came to pay her rent and told me something strange happen in the house.
"Ok. What happen?"
Seems her son was in the shower when the light cover fell in the bathroom ceiling light, broke.
I sat looking up at her...and she said "Well, isn't that strange?"
"Not really. I mean- the metal bar that comes down the center of the light, that holds the glass cover is only held on by a bolt. It most likely just came lose, letting the cover fall."
She acted like I told her Casper the friendly ghost was not real.
She would really have a shit fit if I told her a man died in the house a few years ago.
:)
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You should have milked it for all its worth.
"Oh my... The man who lived there before was a passionate nudist. While he was changing the bathroom light, he slipped on some lube and fell, breaking his neck. He committed suicide when the doctors told him that he would be numb from the waist down for the rest of his life."
The face she would make would be priceless! LOL!
haha... Ratt was was funny and ya the look on her face would have been priceless
LOL I sooo should of. :)
and I would have heard the screaming on this side of town too!
Rental was to be married and moving out by the first of the year. She is a school teacher, living in a trailer that my sister use to live in many years ago. It is the trailer that the family had out on the farm, weekend retreat. But that is another time. I wanted to write about the rental.
She is three months behind on her rent. I have left a 7 day notice, and when I went back with the 30 day notice that one was still in the door. I know she is still there- the place still has stuff in it, don’t look like she has moved anything out looking into the windows. And the electric is still on in her name.
I also know she was looking about for a rental property the first of the year as she called about a house we had up for rent at that time. My sister took the call then or I would of asked her about her past due rent then.
I asked my sister last week if she had ever paid her rent, having left the two notices at the property, three emails, two calls for her to call us back at the school, and several to her cell that went to voice mail. She was dodging us, and paying her rent.
So I told sis to send me the email address as she is too nice to the lady, and I sent my own email. I titled it “Court date due to past due rent” I told her she had till the first to pay her past due rent or I would take her to small claims. She had given her notice in writing that she was moving, 3 months behind total of $975.00. Court cost, fee to have her served at school as that is the only place I know to find her will add at least another $150.00. If she was unable to pay it at the court date- I would have her wages garnished.
Let’s just say that got a reaction out of her. She sent me a email back saying she would have her rent paid in full, out of the property by the first of April. And she did not appreciate the threat in the email as she always paid her rent. (She did- late as normal but never this far gone)
Seems she is not living there, unable to move due to all the snow we have had, she is not getting out in that. And they (boyfriend- did not get married..did I tell you he is not working?) have been ill also.
I really don’t give a rat’s ass bitch. You go to work, they let out by 4:00 pm and we are open till 5:00 pm. You have used the mail slot in the door before to leave your rent. That sorry ass excuse does not fly with me.
But I just sent back “Great. You will get moved, I will get the property back, and paid the rent you owed me. I will see you on April 1st.” Yes I am a bitch but she will let it slide and slide… you have to put your freaking ass up some people’s ass to get them moving.
The rent came yesterday- addressed to my sister in the mail. Two months of rent that is, with late fees. She is to pay the March rent when she hands the keys over. I drove by the place before I came to work- stuff still in the home, notices still in the doorway. She had not even touched the place. What is she doing? Using it for storage? How can she pay both rents? Oh wait…that is right, she is not paying mine until I threaten her with court.
Seems I will be collecting April’s rent as well.
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We've been late on our rent before... but never more then two months. The first time was in Nashville, we were 1 month and 11 days late and got an eviction notice. I was pregnant with Aurora at the time and got freaked out. *nods*
I think understanding should be used in the situation but you went above and beyond on this person!
I find it disgusting how some people are... I understand not having money or losing your job. The place I rent at is nice enough to allow people to break their lease, without paying any fees, should they ever lose their jobs.
But the bottom line is.. If you rent a place, you pay for it. What is so difficult about that concept?
Every case is different. And I don't throw people out on one month late fee, but two I will. We work with people if they lose jobs, having a hard time.
But in this case... she has moved out. They have a apartment they are living in together. She gave me her notice she was moving.
Hey- I am cool with her holding it for what ever her reason as long as she pays her rent on time. :)
Small claim limit is $1,500.00- I never let rent get over that owed me. I stop it at 800- 900. It just took her three months to get there with the trailer.
I've been a renter over 2 decades now and other than once when my car blew up and the repair bill was very painful my rent's ahead of or on time. That time I contacted my landlord and they agreed to allow me to pay it along with my next months at the end of the month instead of the 1st. By talking to them instead of just not paying and hiding, we worked it out with no hard feelings and everyone remained friends. They understood that without the car, no work, without work no rent at all. Most folks are reasonable if you give them a chance.
What Nightgame said. It is the hiding, me having to freaking ass hunt you down that gets my pissy mood on high. lol
Ever had one of those days when it is just..blah. Sad all day, just want to crawl into bed and pull up the covers, have a good cry kind of day?
Yeah- been there, done that today.
Just...
Worried, sad, feel alone kind of day.
I don't have them often and I am sure morning will bring a better day. Right? Right. Off to bed.
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Nightgame
17:59 Apr 30 2010
Yep another well thought out decision that costs the environment and middle to lower class.
Joli
03:37 May 02 2010
It makes me cry. It's just too much. It really is.