I got my iPhone used from a local fix it guy. He takes trades in and does refurb work. Worth asking around.

I survived the doctor! We negotiated which referrals I would go for and settled on about a 3rd of what he wanted. He was pretty funny, said he wouldn't bother with one of the tests because I would just refuse to take statins anyway. Guess he is learning. I'll see what my blood looks like later, probably before he does since I have access to the system and will check often.

Depending on how strongly you feel about staying with Verizon, T-Mobile's Jump insurance does cover lost and stolen as well as broken. You might want to see if it's feasible, especially since they get way cheap with multiple lines (grumble, grumble, no special plans for single with no kids. Jerks).

Timelies all!

Serious thunderstorms here. Of course the heaviest rain was when I was trying to get to my car.(in a parking structure, but on the top level)

The closest thing I have to a vacation is planning to go to my Aunt's memorial service in NJ in two weeks. I have a feeling no relative is going to offer (or be able to -- full houses) to put me up, so I'd better start looking at Motel 6s.

My business lines are all T-Mobiles. 11 lines all unlimited everything for about $300/MO. The jump plan provides AppleCare coverage for iPhones and regular phone upgrades.

Also vacation in Northern Ireland in 5 weeks.

Insurance is not the be all end all. My boss' kid can no longer get insurance for his phone because he has had so many claims (including one where his friend said "oh, your phone is waterproof?" and threw it into a pool)

Ugh, hi folks. So have you noticed my university in the news these days? Ugh ::facepalm:: There is literally nothing acceptable about it either in terms of what happened or how it was resolved, or why it was allowed to continue for 30 fricking years!!!

And we, meaning faculty and low level admin, are all fuming about it

Oh, Burell, yikes.