Topic: ATONEMENT (Read 7055 times)

Jane · « **Reply #120 on:** September 25, 2023, 01:25:12 PM »

The alarm is set for 4:20.

Jane · « **Reply #121 on:** September 25, 2023, 01:25:25 PM »

GROAN!

Jane · « **Reply #122 on:** September 25, 2023, 01:25:51 PM »

We had a very nice day and the weather was lovely.

Jane · « **Reply #123 on:** September 25, 2023, 01:26:19 PM »

First Craig cooked us breakfast.

Jane · « **Reply #124 on:** September 25, 2023, 01:29:52 PM »

Then he decided Alexandria was the most convenient town to visit before dropping us off at our hotel.

Jane · « **Reply #125 on:** September 25, 2023, 01:30:55 PM »

He had to return home to grade a large stack of work from his students.

George · « **Reply #126 on:** September 25, 2023, 02:23:11 PM »

Quote from: John G. on September 25, 2023, 12:03:18 PM

Quote from: vixmom on September 25, 2023, 10:48:32 AM
I only had 5 first cousins, one of whom.passed last fall

I have seven first cousins. One has disappeared, nc with her sisters. I guess I sm close to nc. Only Christmas cards.

I don't know how many first cousins I have. $:-\$ I know that a couple on my dad's side have died, but I don't know how many I have from my mom's German side.

George · « **Reply #127 on:** September 25, 2023, 02:23:34 PM »

Quote from: John G. on September 25, 2023, 12:04:31 PM

Knowing what I know of Ben Bagley, she never saw a royalty check.

That's too bad!

bk · « **Reply #128 on:** September 25, 2023, 02:42:38 PM »

What a thoroughly annoying day. Perhaps the day should be doing the atoning.

bk · « **Reply #129 on:** September 25, 2023, 02:43:41 PM »

Remember I told you on Saturday a DWP guy came and told me they were replacing equipment and that they'd be shutting down the power for thirty minutes today. He said he'd let me know before they did it. Check.

bk · « **Reply #130 on:** September 25, 2023, 02:44:18 PM »

Nine this morning, DWP comes and reminds me and I remind him he must give me warning before they shut down. He assures me they will. Check.

bk · « **Reply #131 on:** September 25, 2023, 02:44:34 PM »

One-thirty the power goes out. I am livid.

bk · « **Reply #132 on:** September 25, 2023, 02:45:01 PM »

I go scream at the man on the pole who says they told him it was okay. I said well they didn't tell ME.

bk · « **Reply #133 on:** September 25, 2023, 02:45:16 PM »

I find someone else and tell him to get the boss here now.

bk · « **Reply #134 on:** September 25, 2023, 02:46:09 PM »

Boss shows up five minutes later and apologizes that they forgot to tell me. I tell him it is NOT good when the computer doesn't shut down properly. He apologizes again.

bk · « **Reply #135 on:** September 25, 2023, 02:46:39 PM »

Power comes back twenty minutes later and things are still wonky on the computer in terms of slowness, but it's getting better.

bk · « **Reply #136 on:** September 25, 2023, 02:48:11 PM »

On top of that, I get a letter from the DMV saying I have to take a written test before my birthday to renew. And yes, they absolutely target drivers over 70. But it says every FIVE years and it's been THREE. So, now I have to book an appointment and go through all THAT crap again - studying, worrying, all that crap. Absolutely infuriating.

bk · « **Reply #137 on:** September 25, 2023, 02:48:39 PM »

I suppose I could fast for another three hours, but why? If this is the kind of day it is, why?

bk · « **Reply #138 on:** September 25, 2023, 02:48:56 PM »

I'm going to Gelson's now to see what Jew food they have, if any.

bk · « **Reply #139 on:** September 25, 2023, 02:49:25 PM »

Then I will try to put my irritation aside and book the damn DMV appointment for November.

George · « **Reply #140 on:** September 25, 2023, 02:59:18 PM »

Quote from: bk on September 25, 2023, 02:48:11 PM

On top of that, I get a letter from the DMV saying I have to take a written test before my birthday to renew. And yes, they absolutely target drivers over 70. But it says every FIVE years and it's been THREE. So, now I have to book an appointment and go through all THAT crap again - studying, worrying, all that crap. Absolutely infuriating.

Yikes!

George · « **Reply #141 on:** September 25, 2023, 02:59:31 PM »

Good luck with the testing, BK!

Ginny · « **Reply #142 on:** September 25, 2023, 03:21:23 PM »

Quote from: Jane on September 25, 2023, 01:16:56 PM

Quote from: Ginny on September 25, 2023, 11:41:04 AM
Monday afternoon greetings! The same crew that painted the basement yesterday is coming this evening to paint our hallway and one dining room wall.

I gather you were pleased with the crew.

They’re our realtor’s choice

Jane · « **Reply #143 on:** September 25, 2023, 03:25:24 PM »

Quote from: bk on September 25, 2023, 02:44:34 PM

One-thirty the power goes out. I am livid.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #144 on:** September 25, 2023, 03:26:01 PM »

Quote from: John G. on September 25, 2023, 12:04:31 PM

Knowing what I know of Ben Bagley, she never saw a royalty check.

Poor Ben! He drove me crazy, but I loved him.

Jane · « **Reply #145 on:** September 25, 2023, 03:26:49 PM »

Quote from: bk on September 25, 2023, 02:48:11 PM

On top of that, I get a letter from the DMV saying I have to take a written test before my birthday to renew. And yes, they absolutely target drivers over 70. But it says every FIVE years and it's been THREE. So, now I have to book an appointment and go through all THAT crap again - studying, worrying, all that crap. Absolutely infuriating.

I know about having to retest but I expected to be when your license expires. I would not be happy.

Jane · « **Reply #146 on:** September 25, 2023, 03:28:14 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on September 25, 2023, 03:21:23 PM

Quote from: Jane on September 25, 2023, 01:16:56 PM
Quote from: Ginny on September 25, 2023, 11:41:04 AM
Monday afternoon greetings! The same crew that painted the basement yesterday is coming this evening to paint our hallway and one dining room wall.

I gather you were pleased with the crew.

They’re our realtor’s choice

Oh. If you haven't been pleased make sure your realtor knows.

Jane · « **Reply #147 on:** September 25, 2023, 03:29:25 PM »

Alexandria is a beautiful old town.

Jane · « **Reply #148 on:** September 25, 2023, 03:30:29 PM »

We drove along the Potomac River and through a lovely part of DC to get there.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #149 on:** September 25, 2023, 03:46:52 PM »

It has been a day.

Tired I am.

Rest I will.

And it isn't miles to go before I sleep, let me tell you.

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