12 posts from November 2006

Well, it's over, it's a few days over, and I already miss the turkey.  The food was good, the family was good, the holiday was good.  Back at work and that is even good.  I hope you had a good one.

If you are not a fan of hunting, then don't worry because we shot nothing; in fact, we saw nothing - deer that is.  Sorry, should have first stated that we also went hunting over the break.  Saw lots of birds - to see what kind go to my LiveJournal blog.  Actually, I only mention one kind of bird, but others may and should and will follow.

I don't think I want to wait till Thanksgiving or even Christmas before getting more turkey, so I may be buying some turkey wings to cook - if I am feeling rich, I may buy some turkey breasts to cook.

Good day.

If you came with a warning label, what would it say?
Submitted by chris.

Warning:  Hilarity Ensues!

OR

Do NOT Feed!

Sixbucksamonkey, I do not think I will castrate my truck as that could lead to other problems - problems such as obesity and the lack of a desire to live.  No, instead I think I will take it elsewhere when problems arise.  Where I do not know, but I am open to suggestions for reasonable mechanics in the area or anywhere.  Enjoy the picture...

BumperNuts

Well, let's just start off by saying that this will be a moment for me to b**ch a little bit.  So, if you don't feel like reading somebody's complaints, then move along. 

Anyway, my Chevy Pickup has been in the shop off and on now for the past few months - mostly for a broken oil pressure gauge (tacks or rather tacked out).  The people at my local Chevy dealership finally managed to get it working, after the third attempt and after completely replacing my gauge display.  Thankfully, my truck was still just barely under warranty.

So, when my check engine light came on the other day, I was worried that they managed to miff something up in the replacement process, or, God forbid, something was really seriously wrong.  I took the truck in early this morning (7 AM. - early for me) and waited for the verdict.  The verdict was that my gas cap (a locking cap because of a-holes that steal gas) was not sealing properly.  I told them that I had that cap for about a year with no worries, but their best answer was that, "things happen."  It needed to be replaced, so I told them to go ahead and do it.  Here's the fun part, can you guess the price for changing out ONE gas cap?  The price for maybe 15 minutes of work?  The price for something I could have done at home in 5 minutes (had I not been too stupid to think of the rogue gas cap problem to start with)?

If you guessed $120.00, you would be correct.  Breakdown: $20.00 part (okay it is a dealership), $10.00 or so tax, and then $80.00 for labor.  Never going back to that dealership again even if it costs me my life = priceless - well pricefull lesson learned.

Here's where I gripe.   How on earth does a dealership, or anybody, get off for charging that much for labor?  I can understand if they have to remove tires, engine parts, etc, but come on, to change a GAS CAP?  Four dead monkeys and one live chimp could do that for less than 1/2 of a banana.

Well, that's it, thanks for reading.  I know I was ignorant for going in the first place.  In my defense, my truck still had and has 70 miles worth of warranty, but broken gas caps are not covered.

Good Day!

Well, the vet managed to come today, a bit late, but she showed up - so no worries there.  Ash was very good, as he usually is if he is on home turf.  Everything about him appears to be healthy, including the fact that he is a rarity - a cat that weighs exactly what he should - not overweight!  It appears he is in fact allergic to something - what, we are not sure.  The vet gave him a steroid shot that should last him a few weeks, so we can now watch him and make sure he doesn't lick/scratch himself any more than normal.  He did not take kindly to the shot, but most of it got in him.  We will see...

Ah, and the vet clued us in on a possible pet sitter.  Either some guy she recommends or the lab tech that came with her today - the lab tech is willing to come and feed our critters.

That is all for today.

What's your favorite Thanksgiving dish?
Submitted by Brennan.

I do not think it is possible to pick just a favorite dish.  I would have to go with the Turkey, Gravy, and Dressing combination.  Preferably fried turkey, giblet gravy, and rice/corn bread dressing.  Have a happy Turkey Day!

If you're reincarnated, what do you think you'll come back as?
Submitted by Diana.

Think?  I will come back as a Sea Otter because I like to eats on me belly.

Seaotter

Well, let's see how this works (if Sixbucksamonkey doesn't like it much, will I?).  Anyway, bird picture, let's see...

Well, this picture will work:

Potential

What song makes you rock the karaoke mic?
Submitted by Ann.

I rock no microphone, ever, but if I did, I guess it would be Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight.

Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight