Tell me why...

Tell me why I don't want to by this bike and take off cross country?

Oh yeah responsibilities.

As for you you can get it *here*

Today’s conversation gems:

Woman: My notice says “Auto renewal” does that mean I don’t have to pay it or do anything?

Me: “Auto” means automobile, not automatic, I can go over your payment options.

Woman: Thanks

Me: Your welcome, Dr. ******

Woman: I want a quote on my home.

Me: Ok I see you live in (town)

Woman: No I live in (another town)

Me: Your auto policies are at a different address? Did you move?

Woman: Well I own the home, but I live in (town)

Me: So who lives at (other town)

Woman: Well my son.

Me: If you live one place and own another it’s a rental not a home policy.

Woman: I mean, I just really use that address, you now to like cash checks but I really live in (other town)

Me : So you are telling me you are lying about where you live?

Woman: I just did what my daughter told me to do.

Me: Ok thanks… I will get back to you.

Toolmonger

Once again the guys a Tool Monger have seen fit to give us props:

Flickr Pool: A Finished Floor Project Posted July 2nd, 2009 9:16 am by Sean O'Hara
Filed under: Flickr Pool

I’m not fond of doing finish work; however, for projects that go on the inside of the house they are almost required, if for no other reason than they’ll stand up to the wear and tear of family life for a long time. Reader Benao_t posted pictures of his finished dining room floor, and we must say it looks great.

The last pic we saw had the room in a state for sanded flux, so it was good to see it all finished out and polished. I don’t want to think about how many layers and the buff time that had to happen before he got the slick shine we see in the picture, but with some of the new finishing products on the market and electric floor buffers, this might have been easier than it looks.

Regardless of the toil factor of the gloss, we think it looks great and hope it provides decades of maintenance-free service. Well done, sir.

Toolmonger Photo Pool [Flickr]
Weekend Sanding Project [Toolmonger]

Thanks guys!

Lets Talk About Gas Station Etiquette...

Lets face it, we all have to go to the gas station, we all have to share the same space, we all have to get along. So lets try and be civil shall we? Simple rules apply, its not that hard lets just review:

1) If there is an open pump in front of you, pull up to it... dont park at the first pump and leave a line behind you to try and get around you. I CANT STAND NOT BEING AWARE OF WHAT IS GOING ON AROUND YOU. You are a douche, go f'n die.

2)Get off the phone. Seriously pry that piece from your over made up face. No that was not your pump that stopped it was mine, my god you still have no idea what is going on around you.

3)You are paying at the pump... Pay already. Step out of that Lexus, stop pawing in that knock -off coach purse, get your shit together and just freaking PAAAAYYYY.

4) You are trying to exit, are you seriously choosing now to re-spackle your face... are you still on the phone. I am going to ram you now.

5) Obviously you have no regard for others, but one is to merge into traffic not to interject yourself perpendicular and block traffic. Is there no end to your rudeness. I hope you are driving far far away to a land where I never have to see you again, Are you really still on the phone?

Today In the Arbor

I drove by the the Big House that is under construction, yet still looking colossal in it progression. I snapped this photo stopped 7 cars back from stadium and main heading south (back to work). One thing for sure it will be quite the imposing site when done.

For the record this little photo does not even come close to conveying the true craziness of the building.

Tanner Sleeps Peacefuly Now...

But the poor girl pulled a muscle in her front leg yesterday chasing a ball down a hill at the park. She has been limping along so bad its breaking my heart, and getting her to say inactive till it gets better is proving difficult. Plus lugging 72 lb but and down the stairs at home is not really that much fun.

Best Website EVAR!

As a do-it-yourselfer from way back I can appreciate one or two hacked up fix it jobs.

This site takes it to a whole-nother-level.

If you can appreciate a good fix in a pinch you got to see it thereifixedit.com

Short Weekends JUST SUCK

Sound Barrier - Awesome Photo

GULF OF ALASKA (June 22, 2009) An Air Force F-22 Raptor executes a supersonic flyby over the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis

Photo cred to:

Sonar Technician (Surface) 1st Class Ronald Dejarnett

The dining room floor

Is coming along nicely.

Flat tire

This is what happens when you ignore a valve stem recal. At least it
made it home.

Farming in MI

I love my neighbors,I really do. They all have nicely kept lawns, they are all nice, and we get along great.

The only problem is one neighbor loves to feed the squirrels and the result is they bury all this corn all over. So in the summer I get a million little mini-corn stalks ... and every time I pull one five more show up. It is really annoying. I know in Tx they are bitching about a drought and the effect on crops. Here, I cant avoid growing corn, no matter how hard I try.

Not My Bank, but right around the corner from...

From WDIV

Ann Arbor Bank Robbed

Suspect Fled On Foot

POSTED: Thursday, June 25, 2009

UPDATED: 11:49 am EDT June 25, 2009

DETROIT -- The Ann Arbor police are asking for the public's help in finding the man who robbed a TCF Bank Wednesday.Police said the man entered the bank on Briarwood Circle at 5:40 p.m. and handed the teller a note that read "small bills."The man fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.No weapon was seen, but the man had his hand in his pocket and gestured to it.The bank robber is described as black, in his 40s, 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 200 pounds.He had on a gray T-shirt, shorts and a white bucket hat.Anyone with information is asked to call the Ann Arbor Police Department at 734-794-6390 ext. 49318.

Office Software Upgrade

Sure its a week late... Sure I have received no explanation or notice... Sure it takes a little tweaking to get things back to the way I like them.
I, for one, am happy about the new upgrade. Bringing us slowly out of the dark ages.
So there will be some grumbling around the office for a while people get used to it. Once its done, like most things, life will return to normal

Sometimes I would give up everything I know...

Sometimes I would give up everything I know...


Just to understand how she thinks.


Photo credit to : snacktime2007's

Very Funny Guys...

The bank (now we have multiple branches involved, don't think they didn't sequel on you Josh!) thought it was funny to re-visit the Joe Lo Truglio resemblance... this time with photographic evidence. I walked in to find this photo on the Wall. Super subtly done guys.
OK I get it. Can you pick out the actor from the blogger? Of course you can, but I will consed some resemblance.

Michelbob's Ribs

Tonight my girl and I were watching TV, flipping channels when the best of BBQ was on the food network. Endless display of good food, but really it reminded me of BBQ and the reminded me of Michelbob's

It must be about 20 years ago now that I accidentally ran into the some of the best ribs that ever were BBQ'd... Michelbobs ribs.
It was a hot day in Naples FL, my friend Paul and I were chasing girls and trying to figure out how to have someone buy us beer when we decided to get some ribs. We grabbed the yellow pages, jumped in the car and stumbled into the little corner of heavens kitchen. we ordered ribs, took them back and chowed. I say chowed because there we no stopping once you started. They were just that good. Since then we have had them shipped on occasion, and I highly recommend them. If you want get your wallet and appetite out and give them a call. They will be glad to overnight them to you.

Best comment of the day

Best comment of the day:

(Not from vaporlife but read on Gizmodo by reader: OMG! Ponies)

Today's word for penis is "prick". As in, "My boss is such a prick. Some days, I want to beat him to death with a shovel."

Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go buy a shovel...


Photo cred: Viola Jen

What I actually said today vs. what I wanted to say:

Sorry that we billed your account (even though you did not tell us to change anything) / Your crazy is no match for my KUNG_FU… WAAAAAAA

You can’t really compare your new price to an existing 30 year customer / You have to be shitting me…you are bitching over a couple dollars? You are wasting more money that that complaining about it here, now over the phone.

Yes I am sure the time difference is causing a problem / Look buddy, if you lie about the state you live in then live in a different state for years and fail to tell us you are lucky to get that claim covered.

Yes I realize 4^th of July is on a Saturday / OH MY GOD NO THREE DAY WEEKEND….. AHHHHHH!

Yes it is a pleasant day / If I don’t get outside soon I am going to bang my head on my desk until I fall into unconsciousness.

Ok that answer might be obvious to some… / is sarakastabitch a word?

Rates are trending up right now…/ times are tough all over: newsflash the economy is a giant crapfest, welcome to the show.

Lets just set a time to get the paperwork done/ if you reschedule on me one more time, I will hunt you down.

Yes I can see where you might think that / That is the stupidest thing I have ever heard, in fact if stupid and crazy had a retarded son it would be smarter that what you just said.

I love stress free mornings

If you are a global communications monster, say like AT&T can you get an automated system that can tell the difference between D-S-L and CANCEL. Also can you get some more personable people, I mean I know this guy is in India but for Christ sake try and make him nice. Second, you wait ¾ of the way through the call to ask me the security questions, and for some reason there one security question I cant remember and you cant tell me how long I have had the *FREEKING* account with you? Are you serious? My favorite restaurant? It is not even one of the ones I had written down. I think you just made that this up. I have fifty million other ways to verify it is me but you are done because my favorite restaurant is not on your list.

So now my modem is out of warrantee, but of course you can not tell me when it was installed…. I know because I failed the FREEKING SECURITY QUESTION.

I have a security question for you: How long do you think it will take before I go ballistic? Seriously, press another button.

I am thinking now of getting a ticket and going to find that damn call center you are in. No really thanks for all your help. I am so damn happy. Thanks for making my morning so GOD DAMN relaxing.