What's mildly irritating you today? - Page 273

Sundae · 02-03-2012, 01:38 PM

I am irritated at myself for being irritated by this but doing nothing about it.
I registered on QVC to buy a single item as a gift.
I get it - you have to register, fine. I can always cancel my registration, but I may as well keep it in case there is something else at some point I would like to buy.

Now the chap I registered with was pleasant enough.
But obviously hard of hearing or of understanding.
He registered my first name as Shery.
What? That's not even a name!
I have a clear speaking voice. I do not gabble on the phone. I have worked in a call-centre, I leave pauses for people to type and/ or make noises to indicate I can continue.

Shery?
Idiot.

Anyway, months later I get emails addressed to Shery.
And every time I do it irritates me.

I refer you to the line in italics above.
Sigh.

HungLikeJesus · 02-03-2012, 01:39 PM

I sometimes purposefully mispell my name on forms so later I can tell where the junk mail originated.

Sundae · 02-03-2012, 01:43 PM

I did that recently!
I gave my maiden name. No-one has referred to me by that name for over a decade.

I WILL KNOW.

HungLikeJesus · 02-03-2012, 01:54 PM

Notice that I purposefully misspelled misspell.

Sundae · 02-04-2012, 01:16 PM

Some problem with the graphics card on this PC (not a virus thank goodness) means we might be shut down for a while

Promise to miss me!

infinite monkey · 02-04-2012, 04:54 PM

A blanket (not a good one thank fsm, because a bunch of threads got pulled and it's basically junk now) somehow caught on my dryer lint screen shield part and ripped a big piece off. There's a parts center online for Sears (a Kenmore), and it might be replaceable. Catch: I can't find the model number. It's probably on the back and this thing (a stackable w/d) is basically set back into a closet with drawers built in next to it. I can't even imagine pulling it out of there.

There might be a manual around here...it was part of the purchase and was here with the previous owners.

I just really can't have one more thing break in this place. My friends have fallen through on the deal to fix my bathroom floor...and my kitchen sink. I'm still using a dorm fridge (really why spend the money on a big one when I'm getting by with the smaller one, but still) and there is a leak (comes and goes) in my living room ceiling and a couple other repairs needed.

But I'm going to win the lottery tonight and leave it all behind anyway, so there's that.

Funny how transient I feel, for being an adult and all. Or I'm supposed to be. Sigh...

I think old single women are supposed to ask their dads and brothers for help with these kinds of things, but I just don't want to.

Clodfobble · 02-05-2012, 10:03 AM

Maybe look on craigslist for a general handyman who would work hourly? Down here they're easier to find because they're all illegal, but with the economy the way it is, there's gotta be people looking for work. If it's all small jobs that you're just not up to yourself, you might be able to get everything done for as little as $30-$40.

infinite monkey · 02-05-2012, 02:28 PM

Good advice. I tend to get all bogged down and freaked out...thinking "roofer and plumber and floor-putter-inner" etc.

I think I can hold off until spring and in the meantime I'm going to start putting aside money. Then once a couple other things are taken care of I'll be ready to find someone to help me out with the things I can't do.

The bitch of it is the one of the two guys who was going to do my floor (it needs new sub-flooring too) owes me a couple grand (I helped them when he needed some serious dental work.) However, the one of the two guys who would most likely follow through doesn't owe me anything. Of course, maybe things will settle down for them and they'll be able to do something this spring.

Thanks Clod. Sometimes I just need someone logical to remind me I'm not helping matters by freaking out.

Sundae · 02-05-2012, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by infinite monkey

Thanks Clod. Sometimes I just need someone logical to remind me I'm not helping matters by freaking out.

Clod is especially good at this, but many Dwellars over the years have fulfilled the same function for me. We Strawberry Festival Queens get a little flakey occasionally. But that's okay, because we're so berrylicious in all other aspects.

infinite monkey · 02-05-2012, 02:53 PM

*giggles*

Thank fsm it takes all kinds to make a world.

footfootfoot · 02-05-2012, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by infinite monkey

A blanket (not a good one thank fsm, because a bunch of threads got pulled and it's basically junk now) somehow caught on my dryer lint screen shield part and ripped a big piece off. There's a parts center online for Sears (a Kenmore), and it might be replaceable. Catch: I can't find the model number. It's probably on the back and this thing (a stackable w/d) is basically set back into a closet with drawers built in next to it. I can't even imagine pulling it out of there.

There might be a manual around here...it was part of the purchase and was here with the previous owners.

I just really can't have one more thing break in this place. My friends have fallen through on the deal to fix my bathroom floor...and my kitchen sink. I'm still using a dorm fridge (really why spend the money on a big one when I'm getting by with the smaller one, but still) and there is a leak (comes and goes) in my living room ceiling and a couple other repairs needed.

But I'm going to win the lottery tonight and leave it all behind anyway, so there's that.

Funny how transient I feel, for being an adult and all. Or I'm supposed to be. Sigh...

I think old single women are supposed to ask their dads and brothers for help with these kinds of things, but I just don't want to.

http://fixitnow.com/ <--check it out, you must.

plthijinx · 02-05-2012, 08:12 PM

I.M. , i can be the attachment you screw on the bed to get the house repairs done!

srsly tho, fixitnow or a handyman looks good

infinite monkey · 02-05-2012, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by footfootfoot

http://fixitnow.com/ <--check it out, you must.

Quote:

Originally Posted by plthijinx

I.M. , i can be the attachment you screw on the bed to get the house repairs done!

srsly tho, fixitnow or a handyman looks good

Thanks for the link, foot.

And putheljinks, everything comes with a price...not one I'm willing to pay. But thanks for thinking of me.

Seriously, you all rock.

infinite monkey · 02-06-2012, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by footfootfoot

http://fixitnow.com/ <--check it out, you must.

That's a cool website (and pretty funny.) I'm already getting close to finding the part I need...just need a little more time to research.

glatt · 02-08-2012, 07:45 AM

The historic Old Post Office building in Washington DC is a beautiful old building owned by the taxpayers. It has a tower you can go up for free and see the sights of the city. The views are spectacular. I go there 2-3 times a year on my lunch hour and just look at the view.
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Well, the federal government just gave the building to Donald Trump. He's going to make it into a Trump Hotel. The pompous ass.

02-03-2012, 01:39 PM	#4082
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02-03-2012, 01:54 PM	#4084
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02-05-2012, 10:03 AM	#4087
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Maybe look on craigslist for a general handyman who would work hourly? Down here they're easier to find because they're all illegal, but with the economy the way it is, there's gotta be people looking for work. If it's all small jobs that you're just not up to yourself, you might be able to get everything done for as little as $30-$40. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

02-05-2012, 08:12 PM	#4092
plthijinx Master Dwellar Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,197	I.M. , i can be the attachment you screw on the bed to get the house repairs done! srsly tho, fixitnow or a handyman looks good __________________ For your dreams to come true, you must first have a dream.

02-08-2012, 07:45 AM	#4095
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	The historic Old Post Office building in Washington DC is a beautiful old building owned by the taxpayers. It has a tower you can go up for free and see the sights of the city. The views are spectacular. I go there 2-3 times a year on my lunch hour and just look at the view. Well, the federal government just gave the building to Donald Trump. He's going to make it into a Trump Hotel. The pompous ass.

02-03-2012, 01:38 PM	#4081
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I am irritated at myself for being irritated by this but doing nothing about it. I registered on QVC to buy a single item as a gift. I get it - you have to register, fine. I can always cancel my registration, but I may as well keep it in case there is something else at some point I would like to buy. Now the chap I registered with was pleasant enough. But obviously hard of hearing or of understanding. He registered my first name as Shery. What? That's not even a name! I have a clear speaking voice. I do not gabble on the phone. I have worked in a call-centre, I leave pauses for people to type and/ or make noises to indicate I can continue. Shery? Idiot. Anyway, months later I get emails addressed to Shery. And every time I do it irritates me. I refer you to the line in italics above. Sigh.

02-03-2012, 01:43 PM	#4083
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I did that recently! I gave my maiden name. No-one has referred to me by that name for over a decade. I WILL KNOW.

02-04-2012, 01:16 PM	#4085
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Some problem with the graphics card on this PC (not a virus thank goodness) means we might be shut down for a while Promise to miss me!

02-04-2012, 04:54 PM	#4086
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	A blanket (not a good one thank fsm, because a bunch of threads got pulled and it's basically junk now) somehow caught on my dryer lint screen shield part and ripped a big piece off. There's a parts center online for Sears (a Kenmore), and it might be replaceable. Catch: I can't find the model number. It's probably on the back and this thing (a stackable w/d) is basically set back into a closet with drawers built in next to it. I can't even imagine pulling it out of there. There might be a manual around here...it was part of the purchase and was here with the previous owners. I just really can't have one more thing break in this place. My friends have fallen through on the deal to fix my bathroom floor...and my kitchen sink. I'm still using a dorm fridge (really why spend the money on a big one when I'm getting by with the smaller one, but still) and there is a leak (comes and goes) in my living room ceiling and a couple other repairs needed. But I'm going to win the lottery tonight and leave it all behind anyway, so there's that. Funny how transient I feel, for being an adult and all. Or I'm supposed to be. Sigh... I think old single women are supposed to ask their dads and brothers for help with these kinds of things, but I just don't want to.

02-05-2012, 02:28 PM	#4088
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Good advice. I tend to get all bogged down and freaked out...thinking "roofer and plumber and floor-putter-inner" etc. I think I can hold off until spring and in the meantime I'm going to start putting aside money. Then once a couple other things are taken care of I'll be ready to find someone to help me out with the things I can't do. The bitch of it is the one of the two guys who was going to do my floor (it needs new sub-flooring too) owes me a couple grand (I helped them when he needed some serious dental work.) However, the one of the two guys who would most likely follow through doesn't owe me anything. Of course, maybe things will settle down for them and they'll be able to do something this spring. Thanks Clod. Sometimes I just need someone logical to remind me I'm not helping matters by freaking out.

02-05-2012, 02:53 PM	#4090
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	giggles Thank fsm it takes all kinds to make a world.

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