'Objects In Space'
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
I am trying to get a handle on my annoyances at work (detailed above). Some of the work that came to me in Nov is supposed to be split with 2 other people - the annoyances are many but 1) things not being done on time 2) things being done wrong
are high on the list. I have decided I'd rather be annoyed by more work and just do it myself and avoid these headaches. And yes I know that means the tasks will just become my responsibility.
Is it one of those fancy city-driving thingamabobs?
It allows me to drive through the toll plaza of the Bay Bridge and then electronically deduct the toll without needing change or to stop.
So imagine a little plastic rectangle velcroed to the left corner of the front windshield that beeps as I shoot through the FasTrak lanes (which are always open on the weekend as tourists don't get the FasTrak and commuters don't want to go back to the city on the weekend).
Also, the readout at the tollbooth says: "Valid Etc" when you go through. We find this mysterious but validating.
Actual annoyance: Minimal.
That doesn't count! I'm trying to decide if I should get back on hold with the help desk people, even though I submitted an online request this morning.
We have a toll road out here and come June, they are taking out the toll booths. If you don't have a transponder, you will get a bill in the mail based on your license plate.
Luckily we don't use that road much, it is between us and the airport and there are alternate ways to the airport, but I got a transponder anyway just to avoid the hassle.
So imagine a little plastic rectangle velcroed to the left corner of the front windshield that beeps
Ours does not beep. Apparently the "newer models" don't beep, at least out here, so I don't get that reassurance that the thingy worked.
That doesn't count!
Yuh huh, it does! Going to the Dept. of Public Transit is like a DMV visit. You're courting at least an hour of sitting around waiting for your number to come up. You have to gird yourself for serious bureau-endurance just to even think about it. Then a drive cross downtown traffic, meter parking and another gov't office?
You better give me my propers or I am so going to lobby for $15 packs of cigarettes in New York state.
Ours does not beep. Apparently the "newer models" don't beep, at least out here, so I don't get that reassurance that the thingy worked.
You are not valid etc.
I hope Matilda uses her powers for good.
I hope Matilda uses her powers for good.
Well, we're not hypnotized yet. Btw, JZ, we're having a bucket of ice cream for dinner tonight and watching The Emperor's New Groove for five hours straight. There will be no bathtime and I think we should let Matilda decide when it's bedtime, okay?
In further Buffista sprog news, I have just been informed that Dylan was asking about Lily this morning as part of his current "where is everyone I know?" game.
"Meggie?" "Auntie Megan is in Thailand!"
"Nina?" "Auntie Rina is in Peru!"
"Nay-fay?" "Uncle Nathan is in Ohio!"
etc etc. Today he added Lily into the mix and poor DH had no idea who he was talking about. (That is, DH knows who Lilian is but didn't realize Dylan did.)