Woke up the morning examining just what I expected out of my bathroom tissue (toilet paper). Have you ever asked yourself that question? It certainly appears you are in the minority as I was until recently. I didn't realize until I saw the TV commercial for a leading toilet paper that this is evidently a burning issue. You and I must really be out of touch. Anyway, I have started the mental exercise where I hope to answer the question for myself. I suspect everyone will have a different answer or at least a variation on the obvious. As individuals some things are better just kept to ourselves don't you think? Or else it could get to be a messy issue.
Progresso Soup
Ring, Ring
Hello Progresso
Hi, I want to speak with my husband
Who is your husband?
He is Grandpa Bailey the in-house tech supporter. Tell him this is his current wife.
I'm sorry, this is Progresso Soup but can you hold? We can transfer you.
Click, Click, elevator music.
Hello, Grandpa Bailey here. How may we help you?
My laptop just died. It doesn't work anymore. What should I do? Can you take a look at it?
The first thought that went through my head was to bury it but I didn't think that would go over very well. I did look at it, and look at it, tried this, tried that and tried all of my tricks. It appears to be a fried hard drive. I placed a call, through my daughter Jenny the elder, to my tech support guru Matt. I hope he can bail me out.
Grandpaw Bailey's Doggie Fitness Center
Thought I would share a portion of an instant messaging conversation between myself and Debby, the younger elder or whatever.
Debby: Barney, black pug (he is 7 years old), to schedule a chair message tonight while I'm at a meeting. Are there appointments available around 6:15?
Grandpa Bailey: Yes, I can fit him in. Would Max, black pug who is only 4, like to come over and do some laps outside?
Debby: Max would like to use the outdoor track but not if it is raining or snowing.
Grandpa Bailey: I'm sorry but I don't have any rain gear yet. I can have him do some sprints with a ball.
Debby: Max does enjoy sprints. He is training for Flyball.
Grandpa Bailey: Great, its a date.
Debby: Sounds good, the boys will like the club tonight. Thanks for squeezing the boys in to the club tonight?
Grandpa Bailey: No problem. Glad to be able to serve you and the boys.
The boys arrived at the appointed time. After the meet and greet and after their mom left, we got down to business. I gave Barney his chair message. Oh, he had the biggest smile on his face. He really enjoyed it. Both, Barney & Max, spent a good amount of time outside running laps around the track. They tried out the "doggie pee & poop" Eco-friendly waste elimination area that I installed. They seemed please with the way things came out. Max was really into the ball sprints. He just never runs out of energy. Barney tried out the bicycle leg exercises. He really was peddling. Both boys were allowed to wind down, slowed the heart rate and cooled off plus I got them to relax with a short nap. Debby picked them up and seemed pleased with how things went.
Several neighbors are clamoring to become members of this fictional doggie fitness center. What can I say? I knew it was a great idea. We are onto something here. I can't wait to hook up with them to explain the program, do a fitness evaluation to establish beginning benchmarks, define their objectives and hopefully get theirs dogs signed up. We are planning the open house. It will be huge.
Schwans
You have probably heard of Schwans. They have trucks that stop by periodically with frozen foodstuff. Pretty good quality and pretty high priced. My current wife and I have used their products for many years. Recently, they have added the ability to scan your debit card for payment instead of cash or check. Pretty cool. Unfortunately this system is not without its faults. Last Friday we purchased 1 item for around 7 dollars. Our invoice confirmation arrived via email yesterday. There was 7 items listed for about 66 dollars. It had our name, address and everything but we did not get the products listed. Oh we also received the confirmation for the product we did purchase. I guess I will be introducing myself to them this morning. They will be excited I'm sure!
Conclusion
The French Roast is all gone, being Tuesday - the trash is at the curb and on time, and this is the week I have to produce the monthly church newsletter so it would be best that I get going. Not to mention Sue is hovering around my laptop waiting to get on it. My current wife scolded me after the last post about my apparent lack of proof reading before posting. I assured her that I DID indeed proof read it - 3 times to be exact. Just what is expected of someone who has lost touch with reality? Until another time and place - TA!
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