Ozark Water Gets Higher

I'm not talking flood, either. I'm sure anyone who lives in Ozark realizes by now that the rates have gone up. When I opened my bill I damn near lost my water. I read a little further and found that they at least explained that there was a rate increase. I just wish they would have said why. So, I called them asked them just that...why?!?!? The woman on the other end immediately mentioned that there hasn't been an increase in 7 years, (so what, if ain't broke...) then tells me there is a new facility that is being built and it needs funding. I then got a breakdown of the old rates vs. the new ones and got this info:

1st 1000 gallons Charge / every 1000 after that

old $5.13 (6.60 sewer) 1.38 (3.17 sewer)

new 7.98 (9.26 sewer) 2.36 (5.49 sewer)


My big problem here is that there is still enough lime/calcium in this water than is necessary and no plans on improvements. Anybody ever boil this stuff long enough? If you have, your pot looks like you might have been used by Kate Moss or Keith Richards if you know what I mean.

I might have felt a little better had the city bought me a drink, kissed me on the neck or even did a reach around for that matter. From now on when ever they release a statement with an increase, they should also include this at the bottom:

For those who wish to pay their bill in person: Vaseline will be available upon request.

Beauty Pageant Beauties

Ya know, I can't help but throw up in my mouth a little when I see (yet again) another beauty pageant contestant being victimized by jealous rivals. There has been pepper spray used, blackmail, torn dresses, etc... Is this a pageant or a date with O.J. Simpson? I really have a hard time feeling sorry for people (in general) who are beautiful to begin with. They get on TV and start sobbing so everyone can feel their pain and feel sorry for them (thus my acid reflux). I have known quite a few pageant beauties in my day and was very close to a few, but never have I ever felt sorry for them at any time for what ever reason. Why? Because it is no time at all that things turn around for them and doors open wide and why? Because they're beautiful, this will be something they will be able to use until time itself takes it away from them.

If you happen to be a beautiful person and disagree with what I say, fine. Don't be mad and tell me that it doesn't happen to you, you're full of crap. Again, I have known quite a few pageant contestants and I have witnessed the magic before my very eyes, so if it isn't happening for you then you must be a liar or a real bitch to deal with.

Signed,
Management (a real so-so looking guy)

P.S. No gratuitous photos for this post, like they need more attention.

Holy Crap, I Got Nominated????

I was getting caught up on some of the local blogs when I came across my nomination for "Best Comical Blog". I'm stunned and also grateful to those responsible for nominating me. What started as a catharsis blog for me turned into a source of comedy for others. Wait...does that mean my endless pissing and moaning are a source of entertainment? Still, it is nice to know I'm not just back of the bus material. Thanks goes to any and all who read and post on this blog. You are a great bunch of people and even if I don't win, it's my privilege to keep the trend going.

Update: Busted Furnace

Actually, the furnace wasn't busted, just the fan. Still it cost me $140 just to get it fixed. After starting off with the house being at 51 degrees, I did manage to get it back up to 67 in about a few hours. A room heater at one end and the oven on at 350 at the other worked out nicely.

By the way, the photo shown here is how my dogs show how they manage the cold. Under these 4 sheets lies 2 dogs, can you see them?

I Thought I liked Cold Weather.

Apparently, I'm going through a little of Jason's pain right now. My furnace just crapped out on me and on the most frigid day we've had in a while. Jason, I feel your pain, the only solace I can take in this is that my furnace is under warranty. At least that will warm my heart as my butt is getting froze off.

I will say this, I would rather have it go out now than in the summer. You can always find ways of getting warm, right Jason? But try to find ways of staying cool in the summer...Jason, you don't have to say what you would do in this situation, we know you're a trooper.

Just so everyone knows, I have my oven on plus a portable heater going with all the door to the other rooms shut so I can seal in the heat as best as possible. Temp gauge in the house says 51 right now. We'll see how far I can push that back.

Better Late Than Never...Sub Prime, Not Me.

I know I haven't posted in a while and Have neglected my catharsis, which explains why my blood pressure is up. I have all kinds of excuses but no answers. Now having said that:

I am getting so sick of hearing about the sub prime issue that I may hurl any moment and start a new binge and purge craze, the sub prime Bulimia plan. Especially when they start talking about how they are going to bail some of these people out because it will lead to a huge economic downfall for the country. So let me get this straight, I buy a house with a good rate and because of a bad career move, take a job that gets me in over my head on payments and I lose my house...too bad. BUT, if I buy a house and make an even more stupid move by getting a sub prime mortgage, I'll get help?!?!? Why does this country always seem to bail out the stupid? I heard this morning (which touched off my rant) from a "candidate" that we need to do something about this before it becomes a national crisis. I'm sorry, but I just don't buy it, not even with someone else's money. I am a returning student with 2 jobs, so why don't I get rewarded for doing everything I can to not get in over my head? This is of course rhetorical, but only a little.

Before I forget, the link above is to an article describing a bill that will ask for new regulations on sub prime lenders, not sanctions but regulations. I guess it's better late than never telling you about that as well.

How Much For Your Soul?

I couldn't believe this when I saw it , but there it is. Evidently, 1.2 million extra a year is worth leaving one of the most beautiful places in the world and to where? Dallas, Texas? I've been to Dallas, it's nice, but not nice enough to trade going to Hawaii. I'm sorry, but I don't see the upside on this trade off. Paradise vs High School football USA...not even close. I could think of better places for even slightly less money than SMU was willing to provide that I would go to besides staying in Hawaii. June should be kicked in the ding ding for this, really.