WEEKEND WRAP-UP

To start the weekend off we headed out to a local hole-in-the-wall pub for drinks and dinner. 

Saturday we put in an honest days work in the bathroom before meeting up with some friends...this was long overdue and as always, a great time. 

Sunday consisted of more work in the bathroom and then partaking in a wild goose hunt.  We didn't find what we were originally looking for, but we did stumble upon some cool thrift stores.  Guess who has a new pair of polyester pants...this guy!  Other stuff happened today, but the pants purchase pretty much the best part of the day.

GO US

Today, we set 2 records due to the number of excessively hot days.  I believe the exact records were most number of days over 105 degrees and highest temp for this day in history.

I ready for snow.

DOUBLE STANDARD

Those of you fortunate enough to know me in real life are aware that some (a lot, actually) of my hair has turned what I call silver, but what others call gray. I've had gray hair since high school and it really doesn't bother me, after all, I could easily dye it and no one would know. The truth is, I actually like it because it is something a little different.

The odd thing is, when people realize this quirk they are typically surprised and almost always make a comment.  What if I was super short or way fat? Would people be so quick to point out that easy to see physical characteristic too?

Maybe the next time someone states the obvious about my hair's ability to change colors I should state something equally obvious about them.

We'll see how it works.

BACK HOME

This past weekend was spent playing washers and bags, white-water rafting, celebrating a buddy's upcoming wedding, and catching up with good friends. 

I was not pleased to see that I am returning home to another week of 100+ degree weather.

THANKS???

It was a call I dreaded making, but I couldn't take it any longer.  I reluctantly picked up the phone and called our cable distributor.  Our internet had been decreasing its speed (and increasing my frusteration) for long enough.  After being allowed to speak to an actual human, I explained my problem and the help desk worker was all too happy to help.  She even was able to get a technician to my house within the next 2-3 hours.  I was instantly amazed at the customer service as it was drastically different than past encounters.  Then it hit me. 

The technician showed up (as scheduled) and was very polite and professional, but he informed me that his company no longer provided their customers with an all-in-one router-modem combo.  In fact, the company only provided the modem.  I was in-charge of getting the router.  I bought a router, and the $40 or so didn't break the bank, but that isn't the point.  Why didn't the lady on the phone explain this to me? 

The moral of this little story...if you're going to try to increase the positives associated with your brand, go all the way.  This company is lucky the technician was well informed and well spoken. 

I'M BACK...FOR NOW.

I'm sure you're wondering what I've been up to lately.  Well, since you asked so nicely, I'll fill you in.

(In no particular order)

1. Went to a buddy's wedding
2. Went to a Cub's game in Chicago
3. Read some good books
4. Mowed a lot of grass
5. Saw a Jimmy Buffett concert
6. Remodelded my bathroom (It is almost done!) <--This is the main reason for my lack of postings
7. Hung out with some friends
8. Ate more frozen pizza than I'm proud to admit
9. Was abducted by martians and was returned unprobed
10. Watched some episodes of Law & Order
11. Went swimming
12. Discovered some new bands
13. Decided that I am going to re-start purchasing CDs as my main way to obtain new songs.  No more iTunes for a while.

Here is a list of things I haven't done since my last post
1. Bought any new CDs
2. Purchased gas for under $3
3. Reversed my decision about grown adults who are dressed as clowns
4. Won the lotto

Hopefully that brings you up to speed. 

Until next time.