I had a feeling yesterday would suck, and I was correct. Got a notice from my bank that there was ‘suspicious’ credit card activity, and they were correct, too. So, card canceled. Now I have to figure out all my auto-pay stuff and make sure it’s all set up properly. The park is still closed, so I was unable to get the dogs out for a walk. They haven’t been able to run around out there since last Tuesday, and they’re very bored and depressed (and wondering why I’m being so mean to them). This really sucks. Then, my van was finally done, so I picked that up (and it cost way too much money, but at least I can fill the gas tank up – though that costs was too much money, too). Of course, sans credit card, I had to find my damn checkbook, and figure out how to make out a check (which I almost never do anymore). Work sucked as well (I mean, more than on a typical Monday).
On the brighter side of things, our NYS Legislature managed to pass another weekly emergency spending bill, so NY doesn’t have to shut down yet. Maybe next week.
The President will be on the teevee tonight, telling us how we’re gonna fix the Gulf of Mexico and get off fossil fuels. Unless he’s announcing an Apollo-style program to get us off oil by the end of this decade, I don’t expect to be impressed.
Well, I hope things start to get better today.
I am so proud of our NY State lawmakers for managing to draw out the budget negotiations even longer than usual and especially Pedro Espada who is making a stand for the little guy while he finds ways to profit personally and/or avoid indictment and prison.
Thanks everyone. I will be fishing, so I can use all the luck I can get, Andy. I’m waiting at the gate in Sea-Tac now but when I get to the boat I’ll try to send a picture.
So, I just saw a pic of Maron practicing guitar on the FB and decided to get a ticket for the Friday night show. Turns out the clearance place had ‘free’ tickets for a $6.50 service charge. I am guessing he’ll be playing as well as talking.
OKat, nice weather! :omg: