Yes, it's terribly simple. The good guys are always stalwart and true, the bad guys are easily distinguished by their pointy horns or black hats, and, uh, we always defeat them and save the day. No one ever dies, and everybody lives happily ever after.

Giles ,'Conversations with Dead People'


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 - Jul 10, 2014 10:10:06 am PDT #1667 of 30000
brillig

The $57 membership has towing for 5 miles, but I work 20 miles from home. Next step is $91. Maybe AARP has discounts, I'm a member of that (the threshold is 50, and they managed Hubby's medicaid)


lisah - Jul 10, 2014 10:11:22 am PDT #1668 of 30000
Punishingly Intricate

I feel like for me the most useful service AAA provides (roadside assistance service) my insurance also provides and, since I'm already paying for the insurance, I haven't thought it was necessary to pay extra to AAA. I have Geico, btw, and I've used their roadside assistance services several times and it's always been fine.


Connie Neil - Jul 10, 2014 10:13:17 am PDT #1669 of 30000
brillig

Ah, I have Geico as well!


Connie Neil - Jul 10, 2014 10:19:40 am PDT #1670 of 30000
brillig

Hmm, Geico says I qualify for a discount if I complete an online defensive driver's course. Cool.

Edit: And I do already have that coverage!


Hil R. - Jul 10, 2014 10:21:45 am PDT #1671 of 30000
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l

The $57 membership has towing for 5 miles, but I work 20 miles from home.

For me, the important distance isn't how far from home, but how far from somewhere that can fix the car. Getting a broken car home isn't going to help me much.


Jesse - Jul 10, 2014 10:23:15 am PDT #1672 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Someone on the street earlier gave me a free pack of gum. I was a little suspicious just now going to chew some, because she didn't have a branded shirt or anything -- but then I noticed the church ad sticker on the pack. Phew. I knew someone was trying to sell me something!


DavidS - Jul 10, 2014 10:29:19 am PDT #1673 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

I have Geico, btw, and I've used their roadside assistance services several times and it's always been fine.

I will second that Geico's roadside service is excellent.


Connie Neil - Jul 10, 2014 10:30:44 am PDT #1674 of 30000
brillig

I've just added the contact number to my cellphone. That is a large relief.


DavidS - Jul 10, 2014 10:32:16 am PDT #1675 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Ta da! One less thing to worry about.


Connie Neil - Jul 10, 2014 10:37:59 am PDT #1676 of 30000
brillig

In case it's a surprise to anyone, having you all around has made all this so much less of a horror and let me see the potential for unexpected adventure and accomplishment. He'd be proud of me, figuring out this new world and how to kick its ass.