Yep. I was supposed to just hang out and be a bum until everything showed up. Maybe next time
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Yep. I was supposed to just hang out and be a bum until everything showed up. Maybe next time
I feel you on stuff not showing up CJ. The miter saw I ordered on the 4th is still missing. Last known location was Georgia on the 6th.
Got a phone call from Fedex saying that bc their "investigation" into my packages that were misdelivered to someone (probably the neighbor 1/4 mile away) has lasted 72 hours, they are closing it. I described my house and they asked me to see if the packages were there. I said they weren't. They asked if I was home at the delivery time and I was. I told them they should check the neighbor's porch and gave the address. Guy from India either didn't understand or didn't care. Said that only thing to do now was have the sender file a lost package claim. So, I don't think they sent anyone to look for the packages. And if they did then they still took it to the wrong house but there was no photo or update. I wanted them to look for it and see if the neighbors essentially stole it. I think it was 2 packages but am not sure. Only one was in the photo. I wonder if they took it from the trailer and over to the house in the same yard-- if they bothered to go check.
I'm sorely tempted to go over and ask the neighbors even though we don't get along well. Last time a package of theirs was sent to our place by mistake, I took it over to them. But I'm not comfortable going over there and looking around.
Anyway, I passed the message on to HD who claimed that they would NOT file a lost package claim and refund my $. Said that Fedex claimed it was delivered to the correct address. I offered to send them a photo of my porch as proof but they insisted that all they could do was have me do a chargeback and dispute it with CC company and then get a new order and have them give me a discount. They claim they gave me a discount but when I checked they didn't. So, I'm a bit miffed. May contact them via phone instead of chat next time and hope I don't get disconnected.
Meanwhile, I'm taking it easy today. I did go for a very short walk, but other than cooking for Mom and dealing with the package bs, I've been resting.
I need to dremel off the tub repair attempt as it looks like spilled paint. LOL. But from afar it is hard to see.
Large gouge from before the repair attempt:
After:
Got a phone call from Fedex saying that bc their "investigation" into my packages that were misdelivered to someone (probably the neighbor 1/4 mile away) has lasted 72 hours, they are closing it. I described my house and they asked me to see if the packages were there. I said they weren't. They asked if I was home at the delivery time and I was. I told them they should check the neighbor's porch and gave the address. Guy from India either didn't understand or didn't care. Said that only thing to do now was have the sender file a lost package claim. So, I don't think they sent anyone to look for the packages. And if they did then they still took it to the wrong house but there was no photo or update. I wanted them to look for it and see if the neighbors essentially stole it. I think it was 2 packages but am not sure. Only one was in the photo. I wonder if they took it from the trailer and over to the house in the same yard-- if they bothered to go check.
I'm sorely tempted to go over and ask the neighbors even though we don't get along well. Last time a package of theirs was sent to our place by mistake, I took it over to them. But I'm not comfortable going over there and looking around.
Anyway, I passed the message on to HD who claimed that they would NOT file a lost package claim and refund my $. Said that Fedex claimed it was delivered to the correct address. I offered to send them a photo of my porch as proof but they insisted that all they could do was have me do a chargeback and dispute it with CC company and then get a new order and have them give me a discount. They claim they gave me a discount but when I checked they didn't. So, I'm a bit miffed. May contact them via phone instead of chat next time and hope I don't get disconnected.
Meanwhile, I'm taking it easy today. I did go for a very short walk, but other than cooking for Mom and dealing with the package bs, I've been resting.
I need to dremel off the tub repair attempt as it looks like spilled paint. LOL. But from afar it is hard to see.
Large gouge from before the repair attempt:
After:
You know they have GPS tracking during deliveries. Ask for it.
It’s never a bad day when you can back right up to the front door, right.
Got done early and came home to a new pair of Keens waiting for me. I usually get the Braddock but these Utilities were $109 in my size so I’m tryin these out.
Got done early and came home to a new pair of Keens waiting for me. I usually get the Braddock but these Utilities were $109 in my size so I’m tryin these out.
I'm going to try to contact Fedex again and tell them that I do NOT accept them closing the case because I still don't have the package and they lied to HD to say it was delivered. I wonder if they picked it up from the trailer in the neighbor's yard and then took it to the house in my neighbor's yard. Or if they even bothered to look for it.
Not sure how to request the gps tracking, but I might ask homedepot to do it for me. Tell them that its going to be difficult to dispute the charge when they won't acknowledge that I didn't get it. If I could get to a live person on Fedex, I would. I can't find a working e-mail for them or a live chat. And now the live chats have AI bots.
The UPS package is somewhere in Mcdonough, GA. They say the label was created but the package was not received at their facility. I just called and got an automated messaging system. Would not let me speak to a live person. Said there is a problem with the package and I need to file a claim for lost package. Ugh.
Not sure how to request the gps tracking, but I might ask homedepot to do it for me. Tell them that its going to be difficult to dispute the charge when they won't acknowledge that I didn't get it. If I could get to a live person on Fedex, I would. I can't find a working e-mail for them or a live chat. And now the live chats have AI bots.
The UPS package is somewhere in Mcdonough, GA. They say the label was created but the package was not received at their facility. I just called and got an automated messaging system. Would not let me speak to a live person. Said there is a problem with the package and I need to file a claim for lost package. Ugh.
I restrict the bedroom and a 24 ft long hallway today. Between furniture and everything else I'm ashamed to say my body aches. 
Afterwards I modified a set of Harbor Freight icon hose clamp pliers. Spark plugs boots on my Chevy S10 for a real pain in the ass to pull loose. Many years ago I purchased a set of spark plug pliers but they're so fat you can't open them up enough to grip the spark plug boot.
Anyhow, ICON is the high-end line of Harbor freights hand tools. They're not the cheapo stuff in there are actually very nice and well made tools.
Anyway I've almost never tried to use my spark plug pliers because they just don't sit around the spark plug boot of any vehicle I've owned.
I spent about 20 bucks on a pair of hose pliers from Harbor Freight because it looked like they could be made into pliers to remove spark plug boots.
I used them on some brand new Napa spark plug boots and one of them got a hole cut or torn in it because the pliers are so sharp on the edges.
My fault, not theirs.
Anyway, tonight I use a sanding drum in a Dremel like tool and round it off all the edges on the pliers and then I heated them up, and bent them at a steeper angle to better grab the spark plug boots. I think these suckers are going to work really well.
Heat, .......lots of heat, and a bath in WD-40 to cool them off worked out pretty good. No sharp edges anymore they're all smooth as a babies butt..... Honestly, I don't know what that feels like but people say it all the time. Hopefully parents.
Anywhere here's my sexy new spark plug pliers.
Afterwards I modified a set of Harbor Freight icon hose clamp pliers. Spark plugs boots on my Chevy S10 for a real pain in the ass to pull loose. Many years ago I purchased a set of spark plug pliers but they're so fat you can't open them up enough to grip the spark plug boot.
Anyhow, ICON is the high-end line of Harbor freights hand tools. They're not the cheapo stuff in there are actually very nice and well made tools.
Anyway I've almost never tried to use my spark plug pliers because they just don't sit around the spark plug boot of any vehicle I've owned.
I spent about 20 bucks on a pair of hose pliers from Harbor Freight because it looked like they could be made into pliers to remove spark plug boots.
I used them on some brand new Napa spark plug boots and one of them got a hole cut or torn in it because the pliers are so sharp on the edges.
My fault, not theirs.
Anyway, tonight I use a sanding drum in a Dremel like tool and round it off all the edges on the pliers and then I heated them up, and bent them at a steeper angle to better grab the spark plug boots. I think these suckers are going to work really well.
Heat, .......lots of heat, and a bath in WD-40 to cool them off worked out pretty good. No sharp edges anymore they're all smooth as a babies butt..... Honestly, I don't know what that feels like but people say it all the time. Hopefully parents.
Anywhere here's my sexy new spark plug pliers.
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It’s been a couple years since I trimmed up the trees around the driveway. Got a shed being delivered tomorrow so it had to be done. Trimmed up the trees and drug the driveway a few times to smooth it out. Looks better.
Went to the Mexican restaurant down the road for dinner after all that. I had the Texas fajitas. Mmm.
Went to the Mexican restaurant down the road for dinner after all that. I had the Texas fajitas. Mmm.
I talked to Fedex and gave them very specific instructions on my package deliveries. On the porch, next to the door. So, where did they put them? Two were on the sidewalk and 3rd was out in the yard & I had to go look for it. I took pictures and sent it to Fedex and they said they would file a complaint.
Went to walmart and grabbed some groceries. Got some food for my friend and some medicine for his kids bc they were throwing up. Got over there and found out he'd taken his daughter to the hospital. She's about to have an emergency appendectomy. Has to be transferred to another hospital though. No competent surgeons at the local one.
After putting groceries away at home I hauled stuff down to the workshop and primed the pvc trim boards. Was going to do the corner pieces but didn't have space to lay them out while the boards were drying. May need a 2nd coat, but my fingertip is numb from the nozzle.
Set up a pet fountain for the cats. Bethesda loves it. Aminatu couldn't figure it out at first and was sticking her paw in the water but then realized how to drink from it. I haven't seen the others drinking from it yet. Temjin wanted to but she didn't want to get slapped by Bethesda (who is a bit of a troll).
Went to walmart and grabbed some groceries. Got some food for my friend and some medicine for his kids bc they were throwing up. Got over there and found out he'd taken his daughter to the hospital. She's about to have an emergency appendectomy. Has to be transferred to another hospital though. No competent surgeons at the local one.
After putting groceries away at home I hauled stuff down to the workshop and primed the pvc trim boards. Was going to do the corner pieces but didn't have space to lay them out while the boards were drying. May need a 2nd coat, but my fingertip is numb from the nozzle.
Set up a pet fountain for the cats. Bethesda loves it. Aminatu couldn't figure it out at first and was sticking her paw in the water but then realized how to drink from it. I haven't seen the others drinking from it yet. Temjin wanted to but she didn't want to get slapped by Bethesda (who is a bit of a troll).
None of your requests will ever get to the driver. Fed Ex is the least expensive delivery service. Their service reflects it.
Is this for real? 
In what State ? I’m confused, did you leave Arizona and take off your rainbow shades
( I just listened to the 1969 Mark Lindsay song, it brings back memories at Bustleton swim club)Anywho C. J. Fill us in on your life changes and why, if you want
In what State ? I’m confused, did you leave Arizona and take off your rainbow shades
Anywho C. J. Fill us in on your life changes and why, if you want
The wife n I moved back to NC so we can continue on with the life that we have planned out for ourselves. My brother is in Scottsdale as well as my aunt n uncle live somewhat close by in Phoenix so my old man has some family there to help him out. We’ll make it back to visit but for now I’m glad to be back home.
Speaking of Mark Lindsey, he had a restaurant on Sandy blvd in Portland for a short while. The Mark Lindsey rock n roll cafe. There was a DJ booth right up front and he would DJ live from that booth. The wife n I would go there and have a drink or two and some food. We would play Pass the Pigs on the bar top while we were enjoying ourselves. It closed down maybe a year after it opened. That’s too bad cus I liked that place. Maybe 10 years later I put floors in that very same building because they were turning it into an urgent care.
Shed was delivered today. Looks like I’ve got my project for the next year or so.
Is it a she shed 
Did the old boss in Arizona offer you sick money to stay ?
Did the old boss in Arizona offer you sick money to stay ?
Shed looks like a vacation rental. 
Looks like you and the dog will have good quarters when the wife is poed at you.
That’s the secret to a long lasting relationship, having somewhere to go every once in awhile.
Having been married twice I always hid at least a grand just incase I had to find a place. Got caught off guard the first time and ending up staying with friends. Been married 39 years now so I think I'm safe but still got some set aside,just incase.
I have a friend who is a college professor in NC. Trying to remember which university.
That shed is awesome!
Watched a program on PBS about how Louisiana has the absolute worst healthcare system in the entire country. Highest death rates, least access to care, insufficient systems for poor people who can't afford visits. And the interviewer actually asked the expert "Why should other people care about this?" Like, what? Why should other people care about other human beings lives? WTF? Seriously? And he went on to explain that it hurts the economy to have people so sickly. We have the least healthy population in the country. Too many people can't afford basic checkups or treatment. And that leads to people dying early & leaving jobs unfilled. People missing work. People being less productive at work bc they have to work while sick, etc. And that it costs a ton of $$$ to the taxpayers and also bc of lost revenue for businesses as a result.
Friend's daughter had her laparoscopic surgery to remove her appendix and it went well. She was running around today and has some slight pain but is feeling a lot better. Mom and I swung by to check on him but couldn't get into his driveway bc the city has pipes running to an uncovered manhole right in front of his driveway. They are pulling water from somewhere down the street and its pouring into the manhole. His neighbor's driveway is completely blocked off. Which, I would be concerned about if that guy wasn't a complete *******.
Was going to get Mom to renew her driver's license and the registration on the truck but she wasn't up to it. Instead we went to the bank and then took Fippy to the vet for vaccines and claw trimming. He's down to 12lbs and his harness was very loose on him. He used to be 18.5lbs at one point. He wasn't feeling great afterward but we got him a plain burger from McDonalds (his usual treat for going to the vet). I was going to break it up for him and feed it to him in little bites, but while I was taking his harness off he grabbed the whole thing and devoured it. So, he's got his appetite.
Just saw a supertyphoon (category 5) is about to hit Guam. Looks pretty ugly from this satellite wind tracker: earth :: a global map of wind, weather, and ocean conditions
I tried to dremel down the botched repair on the tub but I think I had the wrong attachment. Going to try again tomorrow when I have more light. I'm also trying to find a little carrying case for my dremel tool & its accessories. I don't want to keep putting it back in the cardboard box it came in. I think I found a good contender.
I'm using Mistplay to try to get free amazon gift cards by playing games I enjoy playing. Taking a long time to generate points though.
That shed is awesome!
Watched a program on PBS about how Louisiana has the absolute worst healthcare system in the entire country. Highest death rates, least access to care, insufficient systems for poor people who can't afford visits. And the interviewer actually asked the expert "Why should other people care about this?" Like, what? Why should other people care about other human beings lives? WTF? Seriously? And he went on to explain that it hurts the economy to have people so sickly. We have the least healthy population in the country. Too many people can't afford basic checkups or treatment. And that leads to people dying early & leaving jobs unfilled. People missing work. People being less productive at work bc they have to work while sick, etc. And that it costs a ton of $$$ to the taxpayers and also bc of lost revenue for businesses as a result.
Friend's daughter had her laparoscopic surgery to remove her appendix and it went well. She was running around today and has some slight pain but is feeling a lot better. Mom and I swung by to check on him but couldn't get into his driveway bc the city has pipes running to an uncovered manhole right in front of his driveway. They are pulling water from somewhere down the street and its pouring into the manhole. His neighbor's driveway is completely blocked off. Which, I would be concerned about if that guy wasn't a complete *******.
Was going to get Mom to renew her driver's license and the registration on the truck but she wasn't up to it. Instead we went to the bank and then took Fippy to the vet for vaccines and claw trimming. He's down to 12lbs and his harness was very loose on him. He used to be 18.5lbs at one point. He wasn't feeling great afterward but we got him a plain burger from McDonalds (his usual treat for going to the vet). I was going to break it up for him and feed it to him in little bites, but while I was taking his harness off he grabbed the whole thing and devoured it. So, he's got his appetite.
Just saw a supertyphoon (category 5) is about to hit Guam. Looks pretty ugly from this satellite wind tracker: earth :: a global map of wind, weather, and ocean conditions
I tried to dremel down the botched repair on the tub but I think I had the wrong attachment. Going to try again tomorrow when I have more light. I'm also trying to find a little carrying case for my dremel tool & its accessories. I don't want to keep putting it back in the cardboard box it came in. I think I found a good contender.
I'm using Mistplay to try to get free amazon gift cards by playing games I enjoy playing. Taking a long time to generate points though.
