Sal

Sal posted on Pet Peeves  I can't be the only one. All those ads/postcards stuck in magazines make me slightly crazy. As if the ads in the magazine proper are not enough, one must contend with postcard ads for plates, nightshirts, slippers, and all things Elvis jammed in and getting in the way of turning pages in a magazine. I generally just tear those 'postage paid' postcards out and drop 'em in the mail (blank, of course). I figure it gets the ads out of my way, generates a little revenue for the post office, and sends a message to the advertisers... January 12 at 01:18 EST .    Shooter1002  You're not! January 12 at 09:30 EST .    Rollingcow  I find after taking all the junk stuffed in the magazine that there isn't much left to read. I buy mostly quilting magazines and wonder just how many weirdo notions they think I'm willing to buy. Mrs. Cow January 12 at 09:38 EST .    Eagle's Dominion  I stopped all subscriptions years ago! January 12 at 13:11 EST .    SsMom  I cancelled my subscription to Reader's Digest several years ago for that very reason. About the first 30 pages or so were ads, then those stupid cards were tucked in every other page, making it hard to even hold the book. January 12 at 16:32 EST .    Ole buzzard  Every time one of my daughters gets a new magazine, whether she bought a single issue or subscription, she first fans it so all the blow in cards fall out. Then she turns it toward her and fans through it, and pulls out every bound card in it, and throws them all away. Then she enjoys her magazine. January 14 at 20:06 EST .

Sal posted on Pet Peeves  New Years' resolutions! I seem to have a poor track record in keeping resolutions, so this year, I am paring down the list. I think I will try to gain 5-10 pounds, smoke more, say more bad words, take up hard drink, and chase wild men. I may not be a better person for it, but at least I likely won't break every resolution before January 10th.... :-) December 31 at 10:09 EST .    Prudente  HEHEHE... I liked that. I may do the same. December 31 at 12:29 EST .    Yottyhere  hahahahahahha!!! Good Luck!!!! December 31 at 12:31 EST .    Surfhut  Now that is funny. You gotta love Ldotters. December 31 at 13:11 EST .    Shooter1002  Hey Sal, I think I can help you out. I have as many lbs as you want and I'll be willing to share them with you. Gettin' drunked up and cussin' up a storm? No problem, I have an Obama poster around here somewhere and plenty of darts. If you miss his face you have to knock down a shot! As far as 'wild men' is concerned, I'll invite some friends over and you can have your choice as long as you bring the wild women. Happy New Year to all!!! December 31 at 14:15 EST .    Nugoddess  A little off-topic, but I have signed up to be a fat donor and have yet been called to donate. Whatzup wid dat? December 31 at 14:32 EST .    Surfhut  Come on over. I have a John Wayne poster. The caption under his picture says, "Remind me again why I have to dial 1 for English." Also have an Obama poster. Whomever wins throwing spitballs at Obama's face wins John Wayne. You must be over 45 and you can't drive yourself home. December 31 at 20:21 EST .    MsCharlotteVale  Other than chasing wild (or even tame) men, I'm all for Sal's resolutions. Actually, I've never made resolutions. If I want to resolve to do/not do something, I'll just start the minute I think I need to. The only faults I have are drinking, smoking, badmouthing people, yelling at the dogs. [/s/] I could have worse habits. Oy! December 31 at 20:50 EST .    Sal  Gee, guys - you're the best!! I wish you all the best of the best in this new year. So many wonderful and witty people here... And, Nugoddess, if you hear back from the fat bank, please remind them of my interest in being a donor as well? December 31 at 22:59 EST .

Sal posted on Pet Peeves  Those dreaded words: "Some assembly required" and the ever popular "Batteries not included." December 25 at 10:51 EST .    Paget51  LOL - I remember those days! Hubby was reminiscing last night about the Christmas eve he spent assembling our daughter's toy kitchen. He crawled into bed at 3:00 that morning. Ah, the good old days. HA! December 25 at 11:44 EST .    Sal  LOL! Me, too. Helped Santa a bit at my daughter's yesterday afternoon - elfs are short-handed, I guess. Glad to have grandkids (nine of 'em), glad to help my kids with their kids - but I am glad not to be the official head elf in charge! December 25 at 12:54 EST .    Rollingcow  Tell me about it. The 'other' grandma got the granddaughter some sort of all in one nursery deal for Victoria's babies and it took all of us to put the stupid thing together. The 'other' grandma was safely in her own house and didn't have to lift a finger so she's not very popular in the Barn at the moment. Of course everything has been opened and the Calf and his family are at the enemy stronghold while Mr. Cow and I are hanging around doing whatever it is we see fit. Mrs. Cow December 25 at 13:54 EST .    Sal  I traveled home after Christmas Eve - cleared out so the kids' dad and the wife-in-law can have time with kids/g'kids. It's rather nice that the kids took over hosting Christmas and I am 'off the hook' for the bulk of cooking/baking, etc. My mom and I having a quiet and lazy day in celebration and gearing up for a good year ahead! Love the descriptions, Ms. Cow... December 25 at 16:55 EST .

Sal posted on Pet Peeves  What a fun thread! My biggest pet peeve is the commercials for “free” cell phones. It seems like anyone who is receiving any sort of government assistance is eligible for “free” phone (with camera, voice mail, etc.) and “free” airtime. I never knew having a cell phone was such a necessity that such “free” subsidized equipment and service must be provided. /s December 4 at 08:25 EST .    Rollingcow  I guess I wasn't aware of this 'program'. No wonder my young cousin can afford a cell phone, she never has money for anything else (well, beer and smokes) and is always trying to get me to float her a 'loan', as if I'd ever see the money again. Mrs. Cow December 5 at 02:51 EST .    Nugoddess  That commercial for ''at little or no cost'' scooters - they qualify you with Medicare, etc. Telling people that something is ''free'' means the rest of us pick up the tab. December 6 at 06:24 EST .