Barry Kellogg, senior veterinary advisor for The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association, told HuffPost there are probably no long-term ill health effects of photocopying a cat, but that the cat probably doesn't enjoy the process all that much.

I'll sleep better now.

(No, I've never photocopied a cat.)

Yeah, buddy. Twenty fucking dollars. Tim said (to me, sarcastically) that he'd just donate that much every month if it meant we don't have to clean up.

Tell them what your hourly rate for janitorial work is. I suggest at least $20/hr. Each.

Conference call from hell.

I find myself needing to learn how to use Excel for it's intended purpose instead of just using it for sorting and layout. Should I go with a Dummies book?

Yeah, buddy. Twenty fucking dollars. Tim said (to me, sarcastically) that he'd just donate that much every month if it meant we don't have to clean up.

Tell them what your hourly rate for janitorial work is. I suggest at least $20/hr. Each.

Another board member just replied to the email chain saying "This seems like a lot of work for a tiny amount of money." So I've got her on my side.

I know it's going to be a moot point for me after May since I'm resigning, but I don't want Tim -- or anyone else who didn't agree to extra work -- to be stuck with it.

Stick to your guns, Tep. That's just stupid. No wonder you're frustrated; I'd be, too.

Is there any compelling in making sure you can maintain your use of the space? I.e., by not leaving shit behind you that would piss off the church staff?

pay as you go

That's good, unless it's a huge failure. My warranty covers my entire HVAC system, among other expensive items. The failure that happened last year was minor, and it still would have cost me $1000+ to repair. If my system completely breaks down and needs replaced, the $540 dollars I spend on the warranty is a drop in the bucket compared to the $10,000 it would cost me to replace my central air/forced air heating system. My sump pump replacement would have been another $500. For just those two issues, I spent $150 rather than $1500.

Have I had to follow through? Yes, but I would have had to do that if I found a repairman on my own. There is also a mechanism to have shoddy repair work corrected.

Some people do not have the reserves to cover a high four- or five-figure repair/replacement. AHS allows you to pay monthly on a credit card with no markup or surcharge. I'd rather pay $45 a month just in case, especially if I know I can't afford a major repair or expense.

do they cover appliances?

Appliances are also covered in mine, washer/dryer included. Certain coverages also cover additional items, like ceiling fans.

My warranty covers the following:

CORE COVERAGE PLAN® • Heating • Electrical • Air Conditioning • Built-in Microwaves • Ductwork • Dishwashers • Plumbing/Whirlpool Tubs • Garbage Disposals • Plumbing Stoppages • Ranges/Ovens/Cooktops • Water Heaters • Trash Compactors

SERVICEPLUS PACKAGE® • Refrigerant Recapture, Reclaim and Disposal • Undetectable Pre-existing Conditions • Removal of Defective Equipment • Improper Installations, Repairs or Modifications • Permits ($250 per occurrence) • Mismatched Systems • Code Violations ($250 per contract term)

COVERAGEPLUS PACKAGE® • Ceiling Fans • Ductwork: increase limit to $1,000 for ductwork located in concrete • Garage Door Openers • Telephone • Plumbing: pressure regulators, faucets, shower heads and shower arms, hose bibs, toilets of like quality ($600 per occurrence), sewage ejector pumps and increase limit to $1,000 for plumbing located in concrete • Built-in Food Centers • Doorbells • Instant Hot/Cold Water Dispensers • Central Vacuums • Smoke Detectors • Trash Compactors: removable buckets • Built-in Microwaves: door glass and racks • Ranges/Ovens/Cooktops: rotisseries • Air Conditioning: geothermal/water source heat pumps, electric, non-ducted wall racks, handles, knobs and dials A/C units, registers and grills • Heating: geothermal/water source heat pumps, registers, grills and heat lamps

Steph, that's bullshit, plain and simple. You want to sell it, then you have to clean it up. And if the bulldozer brings the snacks out, then you put them away unless there's a designated cleanup person.

Nailing down all of the "special cases' for this project has now been dubbed 'cats chasing the red dot.' Can I go home now? (3rd meeting since 8:30 just ended and I have another in 25 minutes. And things to do from meetings 1-3.)

Nailing down all of the "special cases' for this project has now been dubbed 'cats chasing the red dot.' Can I go home now?

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Business cat says no.