"I really think they hope it will drive you crazy enough to hang up."

That's EXACTLY what they want.

I used to like the system my daughter's school used.  At the end of one school year parents had the option of giving the school fifty dollars.  The first day of the new school year, the kids went to the gym and picked up a plastic garbage bag containing all the supplies they need for that year. 

Great idea. In Alabama, the schools send a list to Walmart, who place multiple copies on a table at the front of the store in folders, separated by school and grade level. That usually happens early in August (there were there when we were) so that parents can grab a list and shop away. A brilliant idea! It generates business for Walmart because of the convenience and makes it less stressful on the parents. None of the "But, MOM! I'm sure I heard the teacher say that we need an Iphone for our class"  An exaggeration, but still............kids will be kids.

  

Another rant, lol. People who do not leash their dogs when they walk them. There is an older lady who walks 2 dog on our property, usually on the perimeter. She doesn't live here. Last winter she "requested" that we tell our contractors to use different ice melt that wouldn't burn her dogs feet. First of all, she doesn't live here. Secondly, she has plenty of other areas/sidewalks to walk her dogs.
Recently, we've seen her come through our courtyard with the dogs off leash. We have had a hard enough time getting our own residents to use leashes, since we have such a large green space. It's an ongoing battle.

I really wish dog owners would realize that there are people who are actually afraid of dogs. Should their unleashed dog run up to one of those people, it would be traumatic for them. Also, one never knows when a dog will decide to bite when feeling threatened, no matter the breed and how "sweet" the dog is. If on the street, one never knows when the dog might spy a rabbit or squirrel and take off into traffic.  Besides, it's the law here.

I wish I could get a by-law officer to spend a couple of days at our property. He'd make a mint for the city. lol

Damn that window sill for jumping out at you!   Sounds like my kind of "accident",lol. If it's there, I will bump it, run into it or trip over it.

Hubby says he's going to go the secret agent route next time we see her pass by. I'm really, really hoping she lives in the condos right next to us. They are the ones who found our office sign that had been ripped of and insisted that we pick it up off of their property, even after I told them they could throw it away. Trudged throught the damn snow to go pick it up, just to throw it away myself. The property manager is a cranky old snob.

If she does live there, they will get a nice email from me about the irresponsibility of their tenant.  

  

How's the window sill doing?  It wasn't badly damaged I hope.

She trashed it with a hammer.

"Stupid window sill!"

BAM

"Stupid Stupid Stupid"

BAM BAM BAM

It is now official.  I hate the phone company, Telus, and I hate Shaw Cable.

Thank you.  Please carry on with your day.

(Oh!  I also hate my laptop.  Half the time, when I type something, it waits until I am finished and then unilaterally pops back to the previous page so that I lose what I've writen))

That reminds me of when I was about 19 or so and went to a party. The Strawberry Daiquiris were flowing freely and we were waiting for someone before eating dinner, so one led to another to another.......

I was with my first hubby then. I got sick, so he followed me to the bathroom to hold my head for me (I was that drunk). I asked him for a wet washcloth so he let go of my head to get it. WHAM! Down I went, full force, forehead connecting with porcelain rim. I had to go to work the next morning. lol, a huge lump that got very colorful as time went on.

  

Pet peeve.... I have a neighbor who likes to run his leaf blower at 7am every Monday morning. Grrrrrrr....

Who knows? I have images of stuffing the damn thing up his butt and watching him puff up like a balloon.

GRRRRRRRR

So I'm leaving Thursday to spend a couple of weeks in Florida.  Naturally, as soon as the Unions heard about it Air Canada called a strike to start.....yep.....Thursday.  To top everything off, I'm taking an early morning West Jet flight to Toronto where I switrch to Air Canada so I won't even know if the strike is on until I get there.  Grrrrrrr!!!!!!

Our Aunt is suppose to leave friday for Montreal on Air Canada. I have a feeling the government will step in. Those sunny beaches are awaiting you. Enjoy!

OTTAWA — The federal government says it will be stepping in to prevent a strike by Air Canada flight attendants.

Labour Minister Lisa Raitt's office confirmed that she will refer the matter to the Canadian Industrial Labour Board on Wednesday.

That move would block strike action by the union, suspending any work stoppage long enough to buy the government time to pass back-to-work legislation.

Lisa Rait had better be careful.  She and the Conservatives might do something I approve of.....even if it is for selfish reasons.

OMG... that's aggressive! I'd be more than a little pissed if that happened to me.

So when they called AGAIN shortly after 8 this morning to "remind" me, they got a little more than they bargained for. 

I assume you don't mean a large donation?