A week ago, it was still cool enough here that I was wearing sweaters and using the space heater in the morning.
Today, as I write this, it is 89°. The warm season is officially upon us.
Recently my Kenmore “Evenheat” dryer refused to start: it wouldn’t keep running after releasing the Start button. After a rather frustrating conversation with someone at 1-800-4-MY-HOME who spoke very little English, a Sears tech dutifully came out, installed a new controller board, and left with a bunch of my money.
A few days later, the timer [...]
I noted that my Kenmore vacuum tried to swallow its own brush bar recently. I was surprised to discover that the vacuum was still covered by an extended warranty that I had purchased. I say this is surprising because I normally don’t purchase extended warranties. Naturally, I discovered this additional warranty coverage several days after [...]
Today being August 20, also known as 8/20, and the time being 8:20, it is time to pay homage to the Mustang Band By The Numbers.
Update: A somewhat more up-to-date Mustang Band by the Numbers.
Have a nice 820 Day!
A few weeks ago, my two-year-old Kenmore 35726 vacuum (Epinions here) suffered an interesting failure. While vacuuming, I began smelling a burning odor. I stopped, and took the cover off, expecting a failing belt. However, the belt and brush agitator were fine. I put it back together and resumed vacuuming. A few minutes later, it [...]
A couple of weeks ago, I received yet another sales call from Discover Card. This time, they were trying to sell me some sort of “payment protection” insurance. I told them “no, I’m not interested”.
Yesterday, I received a letter in the mail welcoming me to their payment protection program. Those fuckers. Now I remember why [...]
Do not spray Pledge onto something while over a linoleum floor, and then walk across that floor wearing socks later. “Black ice” is an apt comparison.
A web gallery of my class reunion has been posted by Tye:
http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8CatGrlmycuKA
I had a ton of fun and look forward to seeing everyone in 2015.
I just received my 10 year high school reunion invitation. Yup, 10 years since I left home. Four and a half since I graduated from Cal Poly. Time marches on.
You didn’t fuck it up. Great, kid! Don’t get cocky!