Comments | aome: It's National Stupidity Week. For me, anyway.

aome

It's National Stupidity Week. For me, anyway.

Apr 21, 2009 21:28

Happy birthday to Queen Elizabeth II, my BIL Paul, and my childhood friend, Laurie (whose eldest will turn 20 next week O_o). And send positive thoughts to Paul: he's trying, yet again, to quit smoking.

( Sandal-shopping frustrations )

birthdays, rant, cars, shopping

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celandineb April 22 2009, 01:47:14 UTC

SO did the same thing with the alarm on his car this morning, with the fob - and he already knew about that issue, and has owned the car for over five years. *g* So don't feel too badly!

hamsterwoman April 22 2009, 04:02:32 UTC

More than once, I strolled on past the cashier at the work cafe without stopping to pay for my food, because I was on autopilot, and had gone to grab forks/napkins/ketchup packets before paying instead of after, like I normally do, so my brain was locked into "go back to my desk" mode. So, don't feel too embarrassed on that account, either :P

Hope L bunny returns soon! (L periodically misplaces her sheep and then the whole household has to look for it.

aome April 22 2009, 10:17:59 UTC

Bunny found by Will this morning, in the downstairs bathroom. Phew!

What happens when you forget to pay? Does someone have to chase after you, or do you realize the mistake on your own as you're halfway back to your desk?

hamsterwoman April 23 2009, 02:43:04 UTC

Yay for bunny recovery!

Yeah, the cashier chased me down when I forgot to pay.

BTW, not sure if you saw -- I posted a second set of pictures (from school and stuff).

aome April 23 2009, 12:14:02 UTC

Yes, I did see them - I thought I had commented but maybe I set the post aside, meaning to come back, and forgot. I know I've been wanting to show the pics to the girls, and haven't had time for that, either. I'll try to make time later. :)

abigail89 April 22 2009, 12:41:24 UTC

I've set off the car alarm with our new-ish key fob too. It happens. Don't worry. At least it wasn't at 2 in the morning.

The quest for the perfect sandal is a spiritual one. When you find the pair that works, buy 2.

syntonic_comma May 23 2009, 17:38:17 UTC

I wouldn't have known about the panic-remote function either. My car's a '91; and our monster van is the first thing I've owned with power locks or windows, and still no remote.

That's pretty good range if your remote works from inside the house!

How does Velcro wear out? I've seen it pick up other stuff that keeps it from working, and I've been able to remedy that with flea/tick (or mustache) combs.

aome May 23 2009, 17:40:29 UTC

The non-hooky side - the side that gets hooked? Eventually, all the loops get ripped, so there's nothing for the hooks to catch on to anymore. Sandals won't stay closed - the straps keep popping loose with nothing to grip.

syntonic_comma May 23 2009, 17:59:25 UTC

I guess it's the hooky side I've cleaned with combs. I've never had a problem with the loopy side, but maybe kids just play with the Velcro more than adults do. I manage to wear the shoes out first.