I know that feel, Calli. I didn't even get a call/email (even after an interview? Bad form). Just an update on the applicant system.

ION, I literally just sold Hubby's car. A guy with a truck that says "We buy junk cars" knocked on the door, asked if I wanted to sell it, I said yes, the thing started up. I asked $300, he offered $150, I said 2, he said 175, I said 2. He gave me a doubtful look, I said "It runs," he frowned, I gazed back, he said OK.

I signed over the title, they drove it out of the driveway under its own power, put it on their truck, and it's gone.

I thought of mentioning the Mustang in the backyard, but this was a just sketchy enough transaction that I figured I'd wait for something a bit more legit.

Bummer, DebetEsse. I'm sorry.

Congrats, Connie. I'm glad you had a solution show up on your doorstep.

Hah--I'm spending my afternoon trying to figure out how to reformat my old netbook so I can get rid of it!

Hah--I'm spending my afternoon trying to figure out how to reformat my old netbook so I can get rid of it!

Maybe someone will knock on your door and tell you they buy old netbooks! (MAJOR bonus points if they drive up in Connie's hubby's car.)

A few years ago, somebody stole the old water heater that was in my backyard, waiting for me to get around to find somebody to remove it. So far (knocking wood hard) the only theft we've had here.

This is the sort of thing that keeps me from being an atheist. Useful things out of nowhere keep happening, rarely large, but taking a load off my mind. Oh, and now I can take it off the insurance. That cuts the monthly premium. I didn't want it uninsured, because if I did, I was certain something would careen into the driveway and smash it.

Maria, that was all just complicated enough to lose me. So do you have any time in San Diego, or are you just doing your thing, then straight to LA?

Epic, flying in to SAN the night before. I get in around 8 pm. Meeting at 11 am, then drive to LA for meetings the next day.

Well then, I guess, wave as you pass the Mira Mesa/Sorrento Valley exits? Or did you want to try to catch dinner (or lunch depending on the length of your meeting) in San Diego before you head north? Tricky timing, huh.