Argh... Do I Really Need a Cellphone?

Wow, I just got off the phone with a friendly Virgin Mobile worker who wanted to send her computer out the third floor window. Apparently they have had computer problems all weekend & it's continuing!

Ahhh, but I am jumping ahead in my story. As a refugee from AT&T Wireless I am a little touchy about customer service and dealing with reps on the phone. AT&T got on my last nerve so I used all my money that was on my account (except 15 cents!). They weren't getting any more than that! My phones were re-homed and I was finally free, or so I thought... To port my number from AT&T (yuk!) to Virgin I had to obtain my account number (not the phone number as I thought), a password, and find out if my account was still active. It was, I got the account number, and the password was finally obtained. You see, I talked to a lovely rep (who didn't pay attention) who said he would be glad to send the password to my phone. Yes, my phone that I had told him 3 times that I'd given away. Arrgh! Most companies, in my experience, when they hear someone is leaving their service because of dissatisfaction with their product say something like sorry you are not happy (or whatever), try to find out more, or try to entice you to stay. AT&T nah, they don't do that... just don't let the door hit you on the way out. In order to plug in my sim card & get the password I borrowed a phone. Finally, I think I am DONE with AT&T.

Now, I am ready to get my service going with Virgin Mobile. Or so I thought... The phone arrived and I tore into the packaging only to discover that the charger they sent is not the one that fits the phone I received. To the phone I went to get this taken care of and they send out another one. Yay... getting closer... or so I thought. That packaging goes flying only to discover I got a charger to a different make of cell phone. ARGH! Again to the phone to get this sorted out ... after an hour on the line and on hold the lady says I am going to get this sorted out for you but I am not going to make you wait on hold anymore. Hopefully she will call and say it is all set and your charger will be on the way! Here's to dreaming big ... and she will say I put a few other pressies in the box too (headset, etc.!).

At least the Virgin Mobile rep's have all apologized and whether they care or not I hung up the phone feeling like they cared about me as a customer. :) Hopefully things will be smooth sailing from here.

Update: Virgin Mobile called back and said the charger, the right one this time, should be on the way shortly!

Who knew such a small thing could be such a big pain?

Have I ever told you...?

Have I ever told you about this amazing blog I found last year...? It is the bestest crock pot bloggie ever. In this country there is a lady who loves her crock pot enough to use it every day for a year! She is posting about her experiences, the good, the bad, and the flop. One day she posted a recipe for Macaroni and Cheese... could you imagine? Some of the comments said it tasted like the out of the oven REAL mac and cheese... not like the blue box kind. That kind has it's special place in my heart as it helped me to afford living while attending college. I had to give it a try. Today is one of those days where comfort food is calling hence... dinner (pictured below) I know... it doesn't look all that appetizing... however, it is O so yummie! I've been stirring and of course instead of the utensil dripping on the counter I had to prevent it by licking the potential drips. :) The sacrifices I make. So here is the link to the best crock potting bloggie ever: crockpot365.blogspot.com
Page down til you see her version of the Mac. n' Cheesie goodness. Can't wait to make the crock pot granola! YUM!

I am off to go stir again and serve... hopefully!

Winter Wonderland

It is funny that my last post included the thermometer saying 68 degrees outside and that outside was warmer than inside. Funny how things change.. it is not so anymore. That same thermometer is showing 41 degrees in the sun and my thermometer on the computer says it's 20 degrees outside. We are enjoying a winter wonderland. I saw someone skiing by the window while I was visiting a friend who is doing battle with cancer. Such fun! The skiing part, not the battling part. This is the cornice that awaits some unlucky door opener! It is right above the sliding glass door we let Ozzie in and out of :) Any bets on who gets it?There is much snow in front and on top of the tub of hot. Ozzie isn't climbing up there any time soon... or maybe he will use the snow as a ramp!? We hope not to give him any ideas! The BBQ shows it all! That is the deck. As I shoveled yesterday I was wondering if there is a weight limit for this deck. The snow was very wet and gushie until late last night when it got so cold and then it was light and fluffy.Sure is pretty tho. Another cornice on the roof of the part that juts out. This one isn't likely to catch anyone beneath it. I really enjoy the snow.

I wish I had my new car to give the AWD a good test in the white stuff! We have a chance for more later next week... maybe then. I am enjoying the snow as I vacation at home! :) Some people pay lots to see, stay and play in this much!

Vacation at Home: Inside and Outside

Yup, here it is again. The panoramic view from where I sit. It is the most beautiful day and I came outside to get warm. You heard correctly... outside to get warm. Right now it is warmer outside than inside my house. And this here is the proof. The calendar still says March but is should be June right? The 68 you see is outside and the 67 is inside temperature. I've had a wonderfully slow day. This morning, upon my arrival downstairs, I discovered a pressie for ME! O' happie day! My sweetie brought me this lovely yummieness all wrapped in the colour of the sun.
Yay... he doesn't think I am wide if he brings me this! Right? Tee hee hee! I had a tea & bagel for breakfast. Next up, I read some more of the book Driven by Eternity by John Bevere. Wow, what a eye opener. Let's just say, I thought my eternity was for sure. This book is inspiring and challenging me to take a closer look. I would recommend this book be read by every Christian and pre-Christian alike! I am still chewing on a bunch of things I read this morning. Hopefully, I will get things sorted out and remember to let y'all know. A bit chilly, I decided to move the operations outside for a snack... (see above) and a soak in the sun! Well the sun got a little toasty so I drug out the umbrella that was just longing to see some sun. I gave it it's wish and voila.. here I sit getting warm and typing. There are a number of things I could be doing, but I've decided not to, and so I sit admiring the beauty of almost Spring :) while enjoying Summer temperatures!

This is another book I am reading.
Ok, so maybe I should have the Butterfinger before I jump into this one huh? This book is also wonderful. In it, the author, shares her experiences and the things French women seem to know instinctively or are so natural they are easily overlooked. From the dust jacket: ".... now, in simple but potent strategies and dozens of recipes you'd swear were fattening, she reveals the ingredients for a lifetime of weight control - from the emergency weekend remedy of Magical Leek Soup to everyday tricks like fooling yourself into contentment. Emphasizing freshness, variety, balance, and always pleasure, Mireille shows how virtually anyone can learn to eat, drink, and move like a French woman." The author uses great stories and has a suck you in writing style. I am enjoying this book. However, I do need a French dictionary to figure out what some of the ingredients are. :)

Better close the computer before the Butterfinger dust flies. Here's to enjoying vacationing at home!