SSgt Baloo Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Re: The cranky thread If I do not respond to some of this grief, it is only because I am deeply affected by it and am unable to respond immediately. I apologize for these absences. You still are being upheld in prayer despite my apparent silence. My gripe is that my cable company says I haven't payed them since May, and that I owe them the equivalent of one month's payment. I've been paying them through their telephone service but apparently if you fail to write down the confirmation number they'll take advantage of it. From now on I'm paying at their brick-and-mortar location so I can have a physical receipt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinKitty Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Re: The cranky thread To all our Non-American Herophiles who have the Privilege of Universal Healthcare: Lucky you. I decided I wanted a new pair of prescription eyeglasses today and despite the fact that most of Lenscrafters Patients have the same Health Insurance Company I do around here, they don't take it. So I must pay cash. The eye exam cost $124. The glasses cost $304.95. That's $428.95. For a pair of sunglasses. Lucky you. Lucky, lucky you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdguy Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Re: The cranky thread Sympathy. I've just got over a couple of bad-back days, which segued seamlessly from four bad-gut days. What can I say? I took my first leave of the year. I think my body just decided it was OK to take some time out while I wasn't forcing it to go to work. I hope you're doing better now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdguy Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Re: The cranky thread If I do not respond to some of this grief, it is only because I am deeply affected by it and am unable to respond immediately. I apologize for these absences. You still are being upheld in prayer despite my apparent silence. My gripe is that my cable company says I haven't payed them since May, and that I owe them the equivalent of one month's payment. I've been paying them through their telephone service but apparently if you fail to write down the confirmation number they'll take advantage of it. From now on I'm paying at their brick-and-mortar location so I can have a physical receipt. Ugh! I hope you got that sorted out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gewing Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Re: The cranky thread If I do not respond to some of this grief, it is only because I am deeply affected by it and am unable to respond immediately. I apologize for these absences. You still are being upheld in prayer despite my apparent silence. My gripe is that my cable company says I haven't payed them since May, and that I owe them the equivalent of one month's payment. I've been paying them through their telephone service but apparently if you fail to write down the confirmation number they'll take advantage of it. From now on I'm paying at their brick-and-mortar location so I can have a physical receipt. Your bank account or bank card statement should have a record of the payments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Marcus Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Re: The cranky thread To all our Non-American Herophiles who have the Privilege of Universal Healthcare: Lucky you. I decided I wanted a new pair of prescription eyeglasses today and despite the fact that most of Lenscrafters Patients have the same Health Insurance Company I do around here, they don't take it. So I must pay cash. The eye exam cost $124. The glasses cost $304.95. That's $428.95. For a pair of sunglasses. Lucky you. Lucky, lucky you. Just to make you feel better, our health care does not cover glasses. Or most orthodontia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xavier Onassiss Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Re: The cranky thread Hypocrisy reeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit Posted August 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Re: The cranky thread So, someone slipped into our driveway last night and robbed a backpack from a car. Said backpack contained a friend's work laptop and a check book and who knows what else. The laptop is encrypted, the checkbooks have been stopped. But my friends are ticked, and what was one of the nicer neighborhoods is feeling less so. The cops have been notified, but I don't think there is much they can do. I know that most burglaries never get solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gewing Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Re: The cranky thread So' date=' someone slipped into our driveway last night and robbed a backpack from a car. Said backpack contained a friend's work laptop and a check book and who knows what else. The laptop is encrypted, the checkbooks have been stopped. But my friends are ticked, and what was one of the nicer neighborhoods is feeling less so. The cops have been notified, but I don't think there is much they can do. I know that most burglaries never get solved.[/quote'] at least your local police might TRY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit Posted August 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Re: The cranky thread Well, mostly the cops around here are pretty cool. Not great, but not terribly obnoxious either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdguy Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Re: The cranky thread Why is applying for a government job such a chore? For that matter, why is applying for said job online such a hassle for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDrPuma Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Re: The cranky thread He passed away about four hours ago, most likely from a blood clot. He would have been 44 in 6 days. So, please raise a glass for Richard, a friend, brother, and fellow Hero gamer. To absent friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Re: The cranky thread I decided I wanted a new pair of prescription eyeglasses today and despite the fact that most of Lenscrafters Patients have the same Health Insurance Company I do around here, they don't take it. So I must pay cash. The eye exam cost $124. The glasses cost $304.95. That's $428.95. For a pair of sunglasses. I can sympathize, having just gone through an eye exam and purchasing new glasses myself. My insurance covered the eye exam quite well. But I'm going to have to file a claim to get anything back on the glasses. If I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Re: The cranky thread He passed away about four hours ago, most likely from a blood clot. He would have been 44 in 6 days. So, please raise a glass for Richard, a friend, brother, and fellow Hero gamer. Belated, I know, but glass raised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Re: The cranky thread Why is applying for a government job such a chore? For that matter, why is applying for said job online such a hassle for me? Applying for any job online is a major hassle. Especially if they're using Taleo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John T Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Re: The cranky thread Waking up to a migraine sucks even more than just having one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John T Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Re: The cranky thread Applying for any job online is a major hassle. Especially if they're using Taleo. I'm convinced that Taleo is the first part of the employee vetting process for some companies - "If you can put up with this crap, you can work here." As such, I've made it part of my company vetting process - "If you use Taleo, I'd rather work elsewhere." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death tribble Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Re: The cranky thread To all our Non-American Herophiles who have the Privilege of Universal Healthcare: Lucky you. I decided I wanted a new pair of prescription eyeglasses today and despite the fact that most of Lenscrafters Patients have the same Health Insurance Company I do around here, they don't take it. So I must pay cash. The eye exam cost $124. The glasses cost $304.95. That's $428.95. For a pair of sunglasses. Lucky you. Lucky, lucky you. We have to pay for eye tests and glasses except if you are really poor. But we pay far less for the test Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gewing Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Re: The cranky thread I just finished watching Eureka season 4. Now I am afraid to even try to look up whether there is more to come, or whether they just threw me off a cliff. And I want Beverly Dead. Not just in prison anymore. I think I had too much coffee today... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDrPuma Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Re: The cranky thread We have to pay for eye tests and glasses except if you are really poor. But we pay far less for the test I was a little surprised to find that my new insurance plan covers eye testing. I haven't been able to figure out yet whether it covers my glasses. I love my new benefits package, it really is pretty good. (What am I doing on this thread? That wasn't even slightly cranky.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinKitty Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Re: The cranky thread If I go, I'll have to drive in the rain. If I stay home, I'll be bored out of my mind and drive OddHat nuts. Anyone care to offer a third choice ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywind Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Re: The cranky thread Stay home, drive OddHat nuts and enjoy every minute of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Re: The cranky thread Another vote for driving Oddhat nuts. Tell him we said hi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John T Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Re: The cranky thread If I go' date=' I'll have to drive in the rain. If I stay home, I'll be bored out of my mind and drive OddHat nuts. Anyone care to offer a third choice ?[/quote'] Take OddHat for a nutty drive in the rain. Best of both worlds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinKitty Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Re: The cranky thread Heh. I went out. It didn't rain. OddHat was doing his weekly two hour phone talk with an old friend when I left. I'll give him your regards, Old Man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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