Friday, February 1, 2013

I Hate

The first of the month. I've spent all morning writing checks. Settling accounts rates right up there with dentist visits with me.

At least I had an hour or so visit with, Duke, this morning to break the boredom. We discussed current events, spoke of guns (the survivalist variety) and I proudly flashed him a couple of my new knife purchases, and the coffee was good and hot.

I returned from the bank where I gave over a bundle of cash to cover all the checks I wrote. Filled my trucks tank while I was out, as they say, killed two birds with one stone. Seventy five friggin dollars worth of petroleum. Ah, for the days of ten cent a gallon gasoline. Those were surely the days, my friends.

Now, please excuse me. I believe I'll dive back into an online novel. Make believe zombies help ease the strain of the constant noise of the construction just beyond my door.

Be careful out there...

Stephen
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20 comments:

  1. MattFebruary 1, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    I think you had it right yesterday with the make believe pole-dancers.....

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    1. StephenFebruary 2, 2013 at 8:04 AM

      I asked but the girls wanted far more money per hour than I could afford...of course I agree with you.

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  2. Rev. PaulFebruary 1, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Sounds like a good day to be elsewhere. Maybe the boss will give you the day off? (wink, wink)

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  3. Well Seasoned FoolFebruary 1, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    And repeat when you get home?

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    1. StephenFebruary 2, 2013 at 8:05 AM

      Sleep would be nice. I mean, really fine-tuned deep sleep.

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  4. jambaloneyFebruary 1, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    enjoy that book stephen and ride out the day, you are finished with the nasty business.

    hope you are well, friend!

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  5. JaneofVirginiaFebruary 1, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    I did the same thing as you today. I saw the bank to pay bills and found their computer down. Visited them two more times until it came up again and they could be paid. Then I got diesel for my car. Then, I was too poor to do anything but come home where they will likely feed me free. LOL

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    1. StephenFebruary 2, 2013 at 8:07 AM

      Sadly I handle both our home and my business accounts twice a month. Many have asked why I still write old fashioned checks. I read this morning of the BOA system crash...now, they understand. Thanks, Jane.

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  6. PaladinFebruary 1, 2013 at 6:46 PM

    I hate paying bills, like most folks. My least favorite is the property tax bill. Did that one Thursday. Only once a year, but it sucks cuz its so big all at once.

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    1. StephenFebruary 2, 2013 at 8:25 AM

      I understand. Same with me. Taxes are nothing more than a regulated ripoff. Thanks, my friend.

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  7. Old NFOFebruary 1, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    Yep, same here... now broke...

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  8. Sandy LivesayFebruary 1, 2013 at 8:59 PM

    I would rather enjoy good company (a visit from a friend Duke), play with weapons, and enjoy a fresh pot of coffee than pay bills. Don't get me wrong, I pay my bills. I just hate watching my money go away, lol

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  9. lotta joyFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    On top of bills, my dentist mentioned I might want to start 'putting aside some money' since my oral surgery is cash only. Putting aside money?? Is there such a thing as money that can be 'put aside'?

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    1. StephenFebruary 2, 2013 at 8:27 AM

      Isn't it silly...put aside money. I like to invest my left over pennies in tangible investments...like (in no special order) firearms, ammunition, gold and silver, and food.

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  10. BobFebruary 2, 2013 at 1:22 AM

    Having mentioned the knives, the Rule of Gun/Knife forums dictates that you now show pics of them. ;-)

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    1. StephenFebruary 2, 2013 at 8:28 AM

      Dadgumit, I didn't realize this was a knife forum...shame on me. Standby, Bob.

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