Monthly Archives: February 2013
Cards and Copters . . .
After a quiet morning I headed out about 1pm for some work and errands. Jan was getting picked up here at the rig by Piper so they could spend the afternoon together, and then later we would meet them for supper, along with Chris and Linda.
My first stop was a client’s office to fix a couple of problems and install two new printers for him. I also got paid, so my next stop was at the bank. Always nice.
Next up was Home Depot for some toggle bolts. I’m trying to reinstall one of the grab handles on the inside of our door, The old bolts had pulled out and I’m trying to make a stronger mount.
I also stopped at a nearby auto parts store to get a couple of #194 light bulbs to replace the bad ones under our steps. They come on when the steps are extended to light the ground under the door to make it easier to see at night.
It was getting close to the time I was supposed to meet everyone for dinner, so I made a quick stop at Brandi’s to get the mail and pick up the package that contained my replacement Globe Helicopter. Unfortunately it will probably be a couple of days before I can get a chance to try it.
Bummer!
I got to La Brisa about 5, with Chris and Linda arriving a few minutes later. But Jan and Piper were having so much fun with their mani-pedi’s that they didn’t show up until a little before 6.
That’s just rude! LOL
After a nice dinner together, we all split up for a while. Piper headed out to see some friends, Chris and Linda to the phone store, with Jan and I stopping off at a beauty supply store to pick up some products recommended by the nail place.
Then after picking up some lottery tickets, we drove over to Chris’ to drop off and set up another computer. But didn’t get far when I found out he didn’t have a working keyboard. So I’ll have to come back later to finish setting it up.
On another note, when I was at the doctor’s office on Monday, I picked up one of these cards from a display at the office window.
I’d seen ones like it before and didn’t think much about it, but since it was being given out by the doctor, I thought I’d give it a try.
So when I went by Sam’s to pick up Jan’s prescriptions, I handed it the clerk and got a real surprise. Most of Jan’s drugs are of the $4 variety, but her migraine medicine is a little more pricey. And boy did the card work on that one.
Her migraine medicine is normally $86 for 10 tablets, but the card knocked that down to $34. Not bad for a free card.
On a final note, kudos to Amazon for great customer service. I dropped off my defective Globe Helicopter this afternoon at a UPS shipper to return it to Amazon, and this evening I got an email saying they were already issuing my credit.
Don’t know how they did it that fast, but great service, al always.
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Thought for the Day:
"To find out who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize." – Voltaire
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More of the Same . . .
Yesterday started off with another breakfast at The Egg & I for Landon, Jan, and I. Landon got his favorite Mickey Mouse pancakes this time, and ate a lot better than yesterday.
After another delicious breakfast, I dropped Jan and Landon off at Brandi’s, and I headed over to a client’s office to install the HP Deskjet 1000 printer I picked up for him the other day.
By the time I finished up and made a quick stop at Home Depot, Brandi and Lowell were home from their weekend. They wanted to show us another model of home they’re interested in, so we drove over to Pearland to take a look. They still plan on buying up in the Katy area, but the same model is also down here in Pearland which is a lot closer.
Getting back to the rig, Jan and I immediately both napped out. She, because keeping up with a 30 month old is exhausting, and me, because . . . well, just because.
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Jan and I left the rig a little after 7 this morning heading up to our doctor’s office for my yearly checkup. We always try to get our appointments the very first thing in the morning, so we never have to wait because they’re running behind.
After a clean bill of health for another year, Jan and I headed over to Webster to once again have breakfast at The Egg & I. And yes, that’s 3 days in a row. Love that Hazelnut coffee.
Later, after stops at a couple of clients and a quick pass through Home Depot, we made our weekly pilgrimage to Wal-Mart for a bunch of stuff. Then it was next door to Sam’s Club for our prescriptions.
Next up it was a stop at Kroger’s for a few things that Wal-Mart was out of, along with a full tank of gas.
After a quick at Brandi’s to wish Lowell a Happy Birthday, and pick up our mail, we headed back to the rig.
By now it was almost 3:30, and since Stomp’s Burger Joint was on our way, we decided it was good time for a last shot at one of their delicious burgers.
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Thought for the Day:
A dame that knows the ropes isn’t likely to get tied up. – Mae West
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