Mal: I call you back? Wash: No, Mal. You didn't. Zoe: I take full responsibility, cap.

'Out Of Gas'


Natter 73: Chuck Norris only wishes he could Natter  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Connie Neil - Nov 21, 2014 12:41:23 pm PST #11041 of 30000
brillig

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.


Calli - Nov 21, 2014 12:45:56 pm PST #11042 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

Bummer, DebetEsse. I'm sorry.

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


meara - Nov 21, 2014 12:46:40 pm PST #11043 of 30000

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


Steph L. - Nov 21, 2014 1:03:24 pm PST #11044 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

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.)


Theodosia - Nov 21, 2014 1:10:07 pm PST #11045 of 30000
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"

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.


Connie Neil - Nov 21, 2014 1:11:34 pm PST #11046 of 30000
brillig

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.


EpicTangent - Nov 21, 2014 1:14:13 pm PST #11047 of 30000
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty

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?


Maria - Nov 21, 2014 1:43:50 pm PST #11048 of 30000
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift

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.


EpicTangent - Nov 21, 2014 1:50:13 pm PST #11049 of 30000
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty

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.


meara - Nov 21, 2014 1:52:58 pm PST #11050 of 30000

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.)

Almost--my roommate said she wants it!!

Tomorrow my plan is: done boxes of books and electronic crap (I'm scared to get rid of the mystery cords--what if I need them??), buy new suitcase because mine broke, and...uh...pack for my trip?