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Verizon does a bait and switch
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Don’t be fooled when you get a letter in the mail from them that tells you since they are switching everyone over to Fios You really should go and change your bundle. Hey, we’ll give it to you for 59.99!
Liars! When it comes up 74.99 that is not 59.99 am I right? I questioned this and suddenly was on chat with someone from customer service. They tried to convince me that I should go ahead and order it and then call the company on Monday about the price difference.
I wasn’t born yesterday. I did NOT ‘buy’ the bundle change, instead I backed out of the page, told the customer service person what I thought of the company and their bait and switch tactics, and left the chat.
I am now going to begin shopping for another internet and phone service–I might even go through my Cable company and to heck with the phone companies altogether.
Posted in Scams
Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Family, Life, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
Updates, or things to write about when I can’t think of anything to write about…
Posted by doggonedmysteries
So the roofer is almost finished with the garage roof at the Mil’s house. I hope this means we can put it on the market soon. I haven’t done anything over there since the heart attack.
I still need to get the last two pieces of furniture out of that house and over to my house. We haven’t had any luck finding helpers. I’d be willing to trade a large Lane cedar chest for help in moving the two items and clearing the attic.
I keep hoping that the elves and faeries will have taken care of everything that needs taking care of over there. I really don’t want anything else to do with it.
You all have a good one.
Posted in Misc
Tags: Author, Bones, Bull Terriers, Disability, Doggoned, Family, Life, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
Park pictures
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Posted in healthy living
Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Doggoned, Gardens, Life, Multiple Sclerosis, Walking, Writer, Writing
May conference is getting here fast
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Today I filled out my Pennwriters conference registration form and paid for it. I am almost ready for May to get here.
I have begun to create some baskets to donate. I plan to shop for a dress–yes, I am going to attend the banquet this year. I wouldn’t miss Hank for the world.
I’ve started putting leftovers in the freezer in containers that The Curmudgeon can heat in the microwave for dinners while I am gone. I’ve arranged to have friends check on him and the dogs for the four days I will be away too.
I even talked to my room-mate yesterday so we are now on the same page. Yay!
You all have a good one!
Posted in Writer
Tags: Author, Books on writing, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Craft of writing, Doggoned, Multiple Sclerosis, Novel writing, Writer
Entered Patty and her Daddy in a contest
Posted by doggonedmysteries
http://karmacollars.offerpop.com/fb/canvas/tab/133402446705176/254553244581393/88208/entry/279057
Copy and paste the link into your browser and go vote for them! Patty needs a new collar.
Posted in Dog related
Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Doggoned, Dogs, Family, Multiple Sclerosis, Pets, Rescue Dogs, Writer
Once upon a time
Posted by doggonedmysteries
A long, long time ago a poor lad discovered a strange pathway through a nearby forest. No one ever traversed the forest for fear of the ogres and beasties that dwelt within.
Every day for a week he walked to the path, stood, and stared down its length as far as he could see. Which wasn’t far for the forest gulped the path down into its black maw a few yards beyond the edge of the trees.
“Tomorrow I’m going to follow the path and see what lies beyond the edge of the forest,” he said to himself every day, but he never did it.
Do you put off entering the forest or do you follow the path and seek out the unknown?
I’m following the path…
You all have a good one!
Posted in Short Stories
Tags: Author, books, Bull Terriers, Craft of writing, Doggoned, Multiple Sclerosis, Novel writing, Writer, Writing
My pond is already shaping up
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Does this mean that I shouldn’t think about filling it in and finding homes for my Koi yet? I do know that last year I wasn’t able to keep up with the plants we had in there. The one was over-growing everything both inside and outside the pond. Do not get lizard tail plants unless you have a lot of room.
We tore the lizard tail out and pulled the pot it was in out of the pond. I’m hoping that’s the last I see of that plant. It was while trimming it back in August when I had my heart attack.
My Koi look happy and healthy. The little black one is fast catching up in size to the others. They are mooching food already the finny pigs. This mild winter we had has them fully ready for warm weather food.
You all have a good one.
Posted in my garden
Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Doggoned, Home and Garden, Koi, Life, Multiple Sclerosis, Water garden, Writer
Happy birthday to me!
Posted by doggonedmysteries
I never thought I’d be quite as happy to celebrate a birthday like I was when I was a child. However, I am! I am happy, tickled, delighted, and beside myself with joy that I am celebrating my birthday today.
For those of you who are just starting to read my blog, I must tell you that I have good reason to be this excited. I had a heart attack back on August 17, 2011. I almost didn’t make it to this birthday, but by cracky here I am!
I’ve made lifestyle changes that I hope will give me many more birthdays. Today I celebrate!
I will dance and sing like no one is watching and listening. I will get silly any time I desire to do so. I will laugh. I will find joy wherever I can. I will speak my mind. I will choose my family and friends and will love them fiercely.
You all have a good one! I know I will!
Posted in Misc
Tags: Author, Birthday, Bull Terriers, Doggoned, Happy Birthday, Life, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
Posted by doggonedmysteries
May the wind at your back
not be the result
of the corned beef you had for lunch!
Dance a jig and sing a fine Irish song for me!
Posted in Holidays
Tags: Author, Bones, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Doggoned, Family, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
2 days of garden pictures, can you tell?
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Posted in my garden
Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Doggoned, Gardening, Gardens, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
Unbelievable weather and more energy, can’t be beat!
Posted by doggonedmysteries
I can’t believe how incredible the weather has been the last several days. Never have we had such a warm March. I’m loving it.
Along with the weather came the chance for more exercise–going for walks and I have taken full advantage of it. What I find remarkable is I am starting to have more energy again. (It’s about friggin’ time!)
Yesterday, and the day before, after my walks, I got out a bucket of scrub water, climbed up and down a ladder several times and the ceiling fans in my living room are now sparkling clean. I am amazed at how filthy they were. That’s what I call having more energy.
I might even tackle the fan in the bedroom next. Then there are all those floors that are in need of a good scrub…
You all have a good one!
Posted in Weather related
Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Home, Life, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
Implosion imminent!
Posted by doggonedmysteries
If the warranty runs out does it mean the item is soon going to implode? In our case, I wouldn’t be a bit surprised. That would be a normal occurrence.
Nothing is made to last these days. Planned obsolescence is on what today’s manufacturers depend. Appliances no longer last thirty years as they did in the past. Today, you are lucky to have things last more than a year or two.
We received notification yesterday that our ‘new’ washing machine’s warranty will soon run out. What????
You all have a good one.
Posted in Misc
Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Disability, Doggoned, Humor, Life, Multiple Sclerosis, Planned obsolescence, Writer
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