Ha! That's a good one. They don't even understand that argument. I tried to say that I use too many minutes and wouldn't be able to share, but she said, "Whatever, we pay five bucks more and up the minutes, what's the problem?" They're doing it for my own good, Cindy! How could I possibly refuse?!

Ya talk too much, kid. The entire answer is "I'm all set, but thanks for asking". You should say it in the mirror nightly like Stuart Smalley. It can be your new daily affirmation. It will be of use to you in many familial situations.

Ohhh, Lee. Thanks. Duh, Amazon.

Heee, they have one with a palm tree etched on it.

Don't think mom would appreciate that bit of decoration, but it made me smile.

Has anyone posted about this song (Link is to web page, you can download an MP3 from the author), Code Monkey?

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The entire answer is "I'm all set, but thanks for asking"

Right, but all that does is make her continue to attempt to convince me.

Right, but all that does is make her continue to attempt to convince me.

You need to have some system to let her know she's crossing a line - like maybe you could give her one of those soccer yellow cards....

"No. And if you respected my decision making ability you'd leave it at that, mother" probably wouldn't go over too well, eh?

Right, but all that does is make her continue to attempt to convince me.

This is where the lying comes in handy. "I'm locked into this excellent plan for through 2008. Great deal!"

A quick change of subject could work. "I'm all set on my phone, but thanks for asking. Oh, by the way, I'm thinking of getting married."

eta: and yeah, ya gotta give up the $48

You could adopt a Peter Lorre voice and say, "But the Wombat - he will know. He is spying on me. I must maintain the same cellphone plan so he will not know my plans for the avacado."

Driving to Lauderdale to send DH off the Phoenix at ungodlyoclock tomorrow. He packed his winter jacket. Quick business. But if business goes well we'll go back!