Spike's Bitches 48: I Say, We Go Out There, and Kick a Little Demon Ass.
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Really? I'm...shocked, shocked, I say! Seriously, if the guy's just going to try to squeeze you for the extra bucks, you're probably better off with the guy you already know (& hopefully trust).
Yeah, I know, but the thing is I really don't trust the guy I go to. He spends an hour fixing my car and two hours later I broke down. I really don't want to be on the highway and suddenly have no ability to get the hell out of the way. There are so few people that do this kind of thing that I really feel screwed over either way.
I don't have the money so the local guy putting in the new system isn't an option right now, but next car I'm going with him. At least he's willing to pick up my car, do the work, and then drop it back off. I was especially pissed that the current guy didn't offer to driver here and at least look at the car tonight. Sorry to be so wordy today, but I can't seem to stop being really really pissed off.
Don't be sorry, it sounds like a total rock-and-a-hard-place-style pain in the rear. I'd be pissed, and frustrated, too. I feel so lucky to have a mechanic that I do trust. I doubt my shop in San Diego is going to have any recs for you, unfortunately. Don't suppose there are any "differently abled" orgs or support groups or anything locally that might have recs?
I would be pissed off too, sj. Good grief, it could have been much worse!
So I put together a website for the house. When the realtor sign goes up, hopefully next week, there will be a drop down thing whatever they are called (like pending or pool things) and it will have the website address. I put together a quick teaser yard sign for the weekend that just says 'Coming Soon' For more information go to: and the website address.
If anyone wants to look at the work in progress it is here. I hope to get real pictures instead of cell phone pictures tomorrow. The cell phone doesn't really adjust for the super bright light coming in the windows at all. Also obviously need more text, but I am brain dead at moment. Thoughts appreciated. [link]
Don't suppose there are any "differently abled" orgs or support groups or anything locally that might have recs?
I called the Spina Bifida Association. They were unhelpful. I don't know why I still expect that to be different.
Maybe a group other than SB that still requires hand controls? Paraplegics? VA or Wounded Warriors? (And if you just wanted to come in and bitch, therefore making suggestions is unwelcome and/or annoying, I apologize. And sympathize).
Try your local Independent Living Center...every state has at least one, and they are full of disabled people with advice.
(it's not as scary as it sounds)
Nice one, Laura! You make me want to buy that house. So nice and all the info I would want...except perhaps a picture of the back yard.
The 'coming soon' thing has helped to sell many a house in this 'hood prior to listing. Many without realtors. I hope it brings you much luck!
Epic, did you happen to take a gander at the photo and autograph prices for Awesomecon? I nearly fainted. I understand that for lots of folks, like Erin Grey, this is probably the majority of their income...I believe I heard Peter Mayhew say that once...but MERCY! The day I spend $50 for a line of ink from an actor's hand is the day I turn in my sense card.
I know that some folks are collectors making investments on future returns but still. I've never needed a piece of anyone else quite so much.
A few on the guest roster (which is far more impressive than I would have expected for a podunk like DC) don't even offer photo calls. I wonder if that means you pay the dosh for a preprinted signature.
RI independent living centers
an State Center for Independent Living (OSCIL)
1944 Warwick Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
401.738.1013 (V)
401.738.1015 (TTY)
866.857.1161 (toll-free)
info@oscil.org
www.oscil.org
PARI Independent Living Center
500 Prospect Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
401.725.1966 (V/TTY)
401.365.1839 (Spanish/Portuguese)
info@pari-llc.org
www.pari-llc.org
I'll bet Massachusetts has even more. At their best, ILCs are great resources that help disabled people get what we need(I have heard the occasional horror story, of course, but not as much as the more specific orgs(cough) UCP, cough)
bonny, no, I didn't even look at the autograph & photo prices. Not since my first ComicCon have I paid a dime for anyone's autograph, photo op, or presence, and even then I didn't pay more than $10 for anything, I don't think. The best interactions I ever had were the random, spontaneous, spot-them-in-the-hall stuff anyway (if I spend time in line, I have too much time to work myself up to doofus mode). I was just excited because I saw Cary Elwes listed as part of a panel - if they want to charge separate admission for entrance to a panel, you have my blessing to skip it. :)
I understand that for lots of folks, like Erin Grey, this is probably the majority of their income...I believe I heard Peter Mayhew say that once...but MERCY!
Yeah, when I had Herb Jefferson, Jr. (Boomer in original BSG)across the aisle from me in the trolley from Con, I was just kinda sad. (And forgave him for being a bit brusque with me earlier when I was in doofus mode).
