Vacation
On vacation for the next week. So nice to not have to go to work, not even gonna think about the place. Had to get up early this morning for an appointment to service my car---it was overdue for it's 30,000 check up plus I had a recall notice and needed my inspection done. Knew it was going to take a few hours and would rather have it only ruin part of my day.
Almost got a new cell phone today. I was looking at the Droid Incredible 2. Seems like a nice phone and the deal at the store was pretty good, but after paying out a bunch of money on the car service I decided to use the cash I earn through my health insurance by doing healthy activities, so I had to get online to activate/ charge the reloadable Visa card, and checked out the price at Verizon wireless online. The deal online was really really good because it had a $50 online discount, plus my $30 upgrade making the phone only $69.99, but when I went to add it to my cart, my upgrade discount didn't show up. I did an online chat with a representative, plus e-mailed Verizon wireless about it because $30 is $30 and $69.99 is better than $99.99. Of course now when I go to the website my upgrade credit only shows for certain phones, but I do have a transcript of the chat where I copied the info for the phone showing a price of $69.99-- hoping that Verizon will honor that--- contacted them several different ways and included the info showing both the online discount and upgrade discount. If they don't honor it, not sure if I want to buy it online or go back to the store I was at where the deal was $119 (which is more) but they would throw in a free accessory, plus they would help me set up my phone and go through how to use it with me. So we will see what happens, if not, I may just keep waiting. Not sure if I am ready to make the switch to a smartphone and paying the extra $30 a month.
Tomorrow I am planning on heading to Alexandria Bay and taking a boat tour, plus visit a winery. Haven't slept well the past few nights, though this morning I did fall back asleep because it was overcast this morning, but I had to get up early for the car. I have a friend who would be willing to join me, but I'm not sure, part of me would like the company, but another part wants to be able to do what I want to and not go along with someone else. So for now my plan is to play tomorrow by ear, if I can and do sleep late, all the better. If I get up too late (or much later than I want to be on the road by) I may just delay the trip by a day. Gotta check the weather to make sure it's not supposed to rain and to see how hot it's gonna be there. It's a less than 2 hour drive, but I want to make sure I have time for both the winery and the boat tour, plus explore Boldt Castle, and take lots and lots of pictures.
Have no real plans for the rest of the week. Next Saturday is my nephew's birthday party and I'm planning on spending the night so I can end my vacation by swimming in my parents' pool.
Almost got a new cell phone today. I was looking at the Droid Incredible 2. Seems like a nice phone and the deal at the store was pretty good, but after paying out a bunch of money on the car service I decided to use the cash I earn through my health insurance by doing healthy activities, so I had to get online to activate/ charge the reloadable Visa card, and checked out the price at Verizon wireless online. The deal online was really really good because it had a $50 online discount, plus my $30 upgrade making the phone only $69.99, but when I went to add it to my cart, my upgrade discount didn't show up. I did an online chat with a representative, plus e-mailed Verizon wireless about it because $30 is $30 and $69.99 is better than $99.99. Of course now when I go to the website my upgrade credit only shows for certain phones, but I do have a transcript of the chat where I copied the info for the phone showing a price of $69.99-- hoping that Verizon will honor that--- contacted them several different ways and included the info showing both the online discount and upgrade discount. If they don't honor it, not sure if I want to buy it online or go back to the store I was at where the deal was $119 (which is more) but they would throw in a free accessory, plus they would help me set up my phone and go through how to use it with me. So we will see what happens, if not, I may just keep waiting. Not sure if I am ready to make the switch to a smartphone and paying the extra $30 a month.
Tomorrow I am planning on heading to Alexandria Bay and taking a boat tour, plus visit a winery. Haven't slept well the past few nights, though this morning I did fall back asleep because it was overcast this morning, but I had to get up early for the car. I have a friend who would be willing to join me, but I'm not sure, part of me would like the company, but another part wants to be able to do what I want to and not go along with someone else. So for now my plan is to play tomorrow by ear, if I can and do sleep late, all the better. If I get up too late (or much later than I want to be on the road by) I may just delay the trip by a day. Gotta check the weather to make sure it's not supposed to rain and to see how hot it's gonna be there. It's a less than 2 hour drive, but I want to make sure I have time for both the winery and the boat tour, plus explore Boldt Castle, and take lots and lots of pictures.
Have no real plans for the rest of the week. Next Saturday is my nephew's birthday party and I'm planning on spending the night so I can end my vacation by swimming in my parents' pool.