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Post by inger on Apr 3, 2022 9:35:28 GMT -5
You could save money. 🦎why, did you know that a 15- minute call could save you 15% or more? It’s mind-boggling why insurance (and other) businesses abuse established customers by raising rates to the point that they are constantly switching off customers, isn’t it? Cable, satellite tv, the propane business did it constantly. New customer price only! Existing customers will get one rammed right up the Ol’ you-know-what! Even after you made that 15- minute call last year, the price creep begins anew. We switched our trash collection company a couple years ago. They had raised us from $48 per quarter to $88 per quarter. I found another company at $42 per quarter. When I called to cancel they offered to price match. No thanks. If you can provide that service at less than half of what I’m paying you now, why weren’t you already doing so? I hear corporate bitching about the cost of customer acquisitions. Apparently they pay those little geckos very well. Yet, once the gecko does his job, they raise the rates and let the customer walk out for the next gecko, emu, or weirdly made-up chick that shows up to begin the cycle anew. I should look at my car insurance, too. I like the lady I’m dealing with, but I work with a credit company that has ties with the parent company of her insurance company, and I can get a discount. But I assume that to be a lizard too. The following years up we creep again. I tried the AARP insurance years ago. Great for the first year. Two years later i went gecko hunting. The price became nuts… The US’ corporate tactics against for their own loyal customers has become business as usual. It’s such a waste of time to keep changing. Sarah was great with that kind of stuff. Since she was disabled and home all day, she kept on top of it. She was so conscientious. Really missing her today. I kind of hate that I know my insurance lady. It’s so much easier when it’s just a cold transaction, done clinically over the phone. When you know them there’s the additional guilt factor to overcome… |
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Post by kaybli on Apr 3, 2022 12:35:00 GMT -5
You could save money. 🦎why, did you know that a 15- minute call could save you 15% or more? It’s mind-boggling why insurance (and other) businesses abuse established customers by raising rates to the point that they are constantly switching off customers, isn’t it? Cable, satellite tv, the propane business did it constantly. New customer price only! Existing customers will get one rammed right up the Ol’ you-know-what! Even after you made that 15- minute call last year, the price creep begins anew. We switched our trash collection company a couple years ago. They had raised us from $48 per quarter to $88 per quarter. I found another company at $42 per quarter. When I called to cancel they offered to price match. No thanks. If you can provide that service at less than half of what I’m paying you now, why weren’t you already doing so? I hear corporate bitching about the cost of customer acquisitions. Apparently they pay those little geckos very well. Yet, once the gecko does his job, they raise the rates and let the customer walk out for the next gecko, emu, or weirdly made-up chick that shows up to begin the cycle anew. I should look at my car insurance, too. I like the lady I’m dealing with, but I work with a credit company that has ties with the parent company of her insurance company, and I can get a discount. But I assume that to be a lizard too. The following years up we creep again. I tried the AARP insurance years ago. Great for the first year. Two years later i went gecko hunting. The price became nuts… The US’ corporate tactics against for their own loyal customers has become business as usual. It’s such a waste of time to keep changing. Sarah was great with that kind of stuff. Since she was disabled and home all day, she kept on top of it. She was so conscientious. Really missing her today. Love and hugs, Chris.
(awkward man hugs, lol)
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Post by rizzuto on Apr 3, 2022 13:13:47 GMT -5
The US’ corporate tactics against for their own loyal customers has become business as usual. It’s such a waste of time to keep changing. Sarah was great with that kind of stuff. Since she was disabled and home all day, she kept on top of it. She was so conscientious. Really missing her today. Love and hugs, Chris.
(awkward man hugs, lol)
Thanks, Kaseeb! And, I give full-blown hugs to my friends, irrespective of genitalia. For some reason, I have never felt awkward about such things, including wearing pink, holding or carrying Sarah's purse, waiting for her in the women's undergarment section of department stores, or meeting my niece at a gay bar. My old college roommate from LSU dropped by yesterday, and it was great to see him - big hug on arrival and departure. Great guy who is in a problematic marriage and a relationship that has turned toxic and has been for many years. He got married the same year I did, and I am so fortunate to have had such an incredibly, happy life with Sarah, even though it ended all too prematurely. For the last six weeks or more, my brain appears to be thawing out a bit, having been in a cryogenic state for several years now. Having one of my oldest friends visit brought back many memories, as James Earl Jones' character in "Field of Dreams" so eloquently stated, "memories so thick, they'll have to brush them away from their faces." I tear up every time I watch that scene - Sarah would say, "You are such a sap." Anyway, the nostalgia has me longing for the past, but that is a bus trip that never ends, and I have to be careful to exit at the nearest stop. If science ever divines the technology to preserve consciousness outside of the body - left in a state of wonderful memories - let's just say the allure is much too tempting - like those lucid dreams that we never want to end. Damn, I need baseball to start. |
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Post by kaybli on Apr 3, 2022 13:25:01 GMT -5
Love and hugs, Chris.
(awkward man hugs, lol)
Thanks, Kaseeb! And, I give full-blown hugs to my friends, irrespective of genitalia. For some reason, I have never felt awkward about such things, including wearing pink, holding or carrying Sarah's purse, waiting for her in the women's undergarment section of department stores, or meeting my niece at a gay bar. My old college roommate from LSU dropped by yesterday, and it was great to see him - big hug on arrival and departure. Great guy who is in a problematic marriage and a relationship that has turned toxic and has been for many years. He got married the same year I did, and I am so fortunate to have had such an incredibly, happy life with Sarah, even though it ended all too prematurely. For the last six weeks or more, my brain appears to be thawing out a bit, having been in a cryogenic state for several years now. Having one of my oldest friends visit brought back many memories, as James Earl Jones' character in "Field of Dreams" so eloquently stated, "memories so thick, they'll have to brush them away from their faces." I tear up every time I watch that scene - Sarah would say, "You are such a sap." Anyway, the nostalgia has me longing for the past, but that is a bus trip that never ends, and I have to be careful to exit at the nearest stop. If science ever divines the technology to preserve consciousness outside of the body - left in a state of wonderful memories - let's just say the allure is much too tempting - like those lucid dreams that we never want to end. Damn, I need baseball to start. I'm with you Chris, I never feel bad showing dudes love. I just make jokes about it. 
That's wonderful you got to see your old college roommate! Nothing better than spending time with an old friend with a ton of inside jokes and laughs.
Hopefully with the weather getting better and Opening Day around the corner (that wasn't a given this year) we will all get some fresh happiness from Yankees baseball! Or if not at least it'll be therapeutic bonding over complaining about the team.
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Post by rizzuto on Apr 3, 2022 13:33:32 GMT -5
Thanks, Kaseeb! And, I give full-blown hugs to my friends, irrespective of genitalia. For some reason, I have never felt awkward about such things, including wearing pink, holding or carrying Sarah's purse, waiting for her in the women's undergarment section of department stores, or meeting my niece at a gay bar. My old college roommate from LSU dropped by yesterday, and it was great to see him - big hug on arrival and departure. Great guy who is in a problematic marriage and a relationship that has turned toxic and has been for many years. He got married the same year I did, and I am so fortunate to have had such an incredibly, happy life with Sarah, even though it ended all too prematurely. For the last six weeks or more, my brain appears to be thawing out a bit, having been in a cryogenic state for several years now. Having one of my oldest friends visit brought back many memories, as James Earl Jones' character in "Field of Dreams" so eloquently stated, "memories so thick, they'll have to brush them away from their faces." I tear up every time I watch that scene - Sarah would say, "You are such a sap." Anyway, the nostalgia has me longing for the past, but that is a bus trip that never ends, and I have to be careful to exit at the nearest stop. If science ever divines the technology to preserve consciousness outside of the body - left in a state of wonderful memories - let's just say the allure is much too tempting - like those lucid dreams that we never want to end. Damn, I need baseball to start. I'm with you Chris, I never feel bad showing dudes love. I just make jokes about it. 
That's wonderful you got to see your old college roommate! Nothing better than spending time with an old friend with a ton of inside jokes and laughs.
Hopefully with the weather getting better and Opening Day around the corner (that wasn't a given this year) we will all get some fresh happiness from Yankees baseball! Or if not at least it'll be therapeutic bonding over complaining about the team.
It may take a few paychecks, but once I dial my credit cards to zero, it'll be time to fill it up with a trip to Yankee Stadium. Are you up for it Kaseeb? Maybe we can get another HeAmyHa regular or two to do the same. And, I'll have to leave room in case Pipps and his bride make it to New Orleans, another destination I need to renew. That's a trip you need to consider as well. Of course, if Inger comes too, there is really no good way to prepare seafood well-done! |
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Post by kaybli on Apr 3, 2022 13:37:37 GMT -5
I'm with you Chris, I never feel bad showing dudes love. I just make jokes about it.
That's wonderful you got to see your old college roommate! Nothing better than spending time with an old friend with a ton of inside jokes and laughs.
Hopefully with the weather getting better and Opening Day around the corner (that wasn't a given this year) we will all get some fresh happiness from Yankees baseball! Or if not at least it'll be therapeutic bonding over complaining about the team.
It may take a few paychecks, but once I dial my credit cards to zero, it'll be time to fill it up with a trip to Yankee Stadium. Are you up for it Kaseeb? Maybe we can get another HeAmyHa regular or two to do the same. And, I'll have to leave room in case Pipps and his bride make it to New Orleans, another destination I need to renew. That's a trip you need to consider as well. Of course, if Inger comes too, there is really no good way to prepare seafood well-done! Hey, I am down!
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Post by desousa on Apr 3, 2022 13:45:36 GMT -5
It may take a few paychecks, but once I dial my credit cards to zero, it'll be time to fill it up with a trip to Yankee Stadium. Are you up for it Kaseeb? Maybe we can get another HeAmyHa regular or two to do the same. And, I'll have to leave room in case Pipps and his bride make it to New Orleans, another destination I need to renew. That's a trip you need to consider as well. Of course, if Inger comes too, there is really no good way to prepare seafood well-done! Hey, I am down!
If you guys ever decide to go to Yankee Stadium and don't mind me tagging along, I'd be up for it. I've I always wanted to eat my way thru NO. Whenever my wife and I travel, she wants to walk and walk and then do more walking just to look at old buildings. Myself, I like to eat, drink and meet people. I never remember much about the places we visit except the people we met and the food we ate. |
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Post by desousa on Apr 3, 2022 13:46:46 GMT -5
Love and hugs, Chris.
(awkward man hugs, lol)
Thanks, Kaseeb! And, I give full-blown hugs to my friends, irrespective of genitalia. For some reason, I have never felt awkward about such things, including wearing pink, holding or carrying Sarah's purse, waiting for her in the women's undergarment section of department stores, or meeting my niece at a gay bar. My old college roommate from LSU dropped by yesterday, and it was great to see him - big hug on arrival and departure. Great guy who is in a problematic marriage and a relationship that has turned toxic and has been for many years. He got married the same year I did, and I am so fortunate to have had such an incredibly, happy life with Sarah, even though it ended all too prematurely. For the last six weeks or more, my brain appears to be thawing out a bit, having been in a cryogenic state for several years now. Having one of my oldest friends visit brought back many memories, as James Earl Jones' character in "Field of Dreams" so eloquently stated, "memories so thick, they'll have to brush them away from their faces." I tear up every time I watch that scene - Sarah would say, "You are such a sap." Anyway, the nostalgia has me longing for the past, but that is a bus trip that never ends, and I have to be careful to exit at the nearest stop. If science ever divines the technology to preserve consciousness outside of the body - left in a state of wonderful memories - let's just say the allure is much too tempting - like those lucid dreams that we never want to end. Damn, I need baseball to start. rizzuto, you and I are so much alike. |
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Post by kaybli on Apr 3, 2022 13:49:18 GMT -5
If you guys ever decide to go to Yankee Stadium and don't mind me tagging along, I'd be up for it. I've I always wanted to eat my way thru NO. Whenever my wife and I travel, she wants to walk and walk and then do more walking just to look at old buildings. Myself, I like to eat, drink and meet people. I never remember much about the places we visit except the people we met and the food we ate. Nice Matt! I'd love to watch a game with you too! |
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Post by desousa on Apr 3, 2022 13:52:24 GMT -5
If you guys ever decide to go to Yankee Stadium and don't mind me tagging along, I'd be up for it. I've I always wanted to eat my way thru NO. Whenever my wife and I travel, she wants to walk and walk and then do more walking just to look at old buildings. Myself, I like to eat, drink and meet people. I never remember much about the places we visit except the people we met and the food we ate. Nice Matt! I'd love to watch a game with you too! Only a 6 hour drive away.  |
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Post by kaybli on Apr 3, 2022 13:57:07 GMT -5
Nice Matt! I'd love to watch a game with you too! Only a 6 hour drive away.  Where are you, in Connecticut or Vermont? I forget. |
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Post by desousa on Apr 3, 2022 14:10:48 GMT -5
Only a 6 hour drive away. Where are you, in Connecticut or Vermont? I forget. Burlington, VT. |
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Post by kaybli on Apr 3, 2022 14:15:06 GMT -5
Where are you, in Connecticut or Vermont? I forget. Burlington, VT. Great place to live I hear! |
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Post by rizzuto on Apr 3, 2022 15:26:47 GMT -5
If you guys ever decide to go to Yankee Stadium and don't mind me tagging along, I'd be up for it. I've I always wanted to eat my way thru NO. Whenever my wife and I travel, she wants to walk and walk and then do more walking just to look at old buildings. Myself, I like to eat, drink and meet people. I never remember much about the places we visit except the people we met and the food we ate. You are always welcome to come along, Desousa! I understand the sentiment regarding travel. So many people rush to see as many "sites" as humanly possible in a finite amount of time, forgetting to relax, recharge, and relish the change of atmosphere and culture, while enjoying the comfortable company of others. On vacations and trips, I remember banter and conversation most of all, and while I love old buildings and history, I can O.D. on architecture after a while. A cosy spot in the shade, a nice breeze, a view of people ambling by, good food and friends - beats the hell out of trains, planes, automobiles, taxis, Ubers, and speed walking to the next tourist spot before closing time. My ambition is always to return more rested and rejuvenated than when I left for the vacation. My father was a "let's hurry up and go, so we can come back type." It takes the life right out of the experience for me. |
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Post by inger on Apr 3, 2022 21:39:00 GMT -5
If you guys ever decide to go to Yankee Stadium and don't mind me tagging along, I'd be up for it. I've I always wanted to eat my way thru NO. Whenever my wife and I travel, she wants to walk and walk and then do more walking just to look at old buildings. Myself, I like to eat, drink and meet people. I never remember much about the places we visit except the people we met and the food we ate. You are always welcome to come along, Desousa!  I understand the sentiment regarding travel.  So many people rush to see as many "sites" as humanly possible in a finite amount of time, forgetting to relax, recharge, and relish the change of atmosphere and culture, while enjoying the comfortable company of others.  On vacations and trips, I remember banter and conversation most of all, and while I love old buildings and history, I can O.D. on architecture after a while.  A cosy spot in the shade, a nice breeze, a view of people ambling by, good food and friends - beats the hell out of trains, planes, automobiles, taxis, Ubers, and speed walking to the next tourist spot before closing time.  My ambition is always to return My father was a "let's hurry up and go, so we can come back type." It takes the life right out of the experience for me.[/quot What few trips I took as a kid were rush-rush. I told Ruthie that I now want to drive at a leisurely pace, and limit the time on the road from mid morning after breakfast. Once we stop for dinner, it’s all over for the day. Some days we cover 300 miles, some 700. If I feel like it, I drive. If I don’t we stop. And we definitely can stop if she or I see a sign for something that piques our interest. A motel room extra is better than a heart attack any day… |
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