AlwaysWatching's Daily Thoughts

After a week of looking for a computer, my hubby, bless his heart, went to a store and bought one. Once he got home, he proudly bragged at the great deal he got. He also got this 50.00 rebate..boy was he excited..But wait...He bought it on the 29th of June, and as he looked at the reciept, it was printed that the rebate expired on June 30th...What  is wrong with this picture...?  Was it just another misprint or just another lying salesman? 

He just left here, to go face the manager about the "great deal" he got...He told me if they dont lower the price by the 50.00, he is going to make them take it back. I cant wait to see how that turns out.

In the meantime, I am left here to ponder the outcome. Why can't stores just sell the stuff, for the price it is worth. Why do they try to trick people into thinking they got a great deal, especially when they know they will loose business, for lying and cheating us.  Just put the dadgum price on there, back your product, and above all QUIT pushing extended warranties (you dont back the original warranty to start with), "sale" prices, and junk product...If it is worth 1000.00, sell it for a 1000.00. If the warranty is good for one year, back the warranty. Quit ripping us off. This is a rant and yes it is news worthy..We Americans are tired of getting our money ripped off instead of getting our money's worth. Bad enough we have to put up with all the other rip offs of life.

The store's name rhymes with BUY'S ( not Best Buy either). I hope it goes out of business. This isnt the first time I have heard stories about this Super Computer Store. By the time this purchase is over- Poor hubby will have spent a tank of gas, driving back and forth to this retailer, thus making the drive the deciding 50.00...HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

The question I have on this is, Does this sale mean TXU will no longer have to answer to the Public Utility group? Does this mean they are no longer going to be regulated? Does this mean our rates will go up at the will of the new owners? How will this change the way the company is run? Is this a way to get out of the regulatory commission they now answer to? Will the idea to build more coal plants be reviewed by the new owners, then pushed thru because they arent regulated any more? I want to know more about this sale. I have been a faithful TXU customer for 30 + years and do not want to have to again go thru all the inconviences of having to change all the information on all the accounts I have with them..I have now been thru this with Southwestern Bell, Comcast, and the numerous cell companies. I wish just for once, a company would have the deciency to let its customers know, before they "change horses in the middle of the stream" and which direction they are going. I am tired of getting  "thrown into the water" everytime they change directions. I think they all need to be more responsible, to the customers, who pay their bills and spend their money for what they "think" they are buying. I did not buy the services of the company that is buying TXU out..Do I have any say in this matter? No. So at the least, I feel it is their responsibility to let me know, when they decide to do things, I did not agree to, when I took their service. I have no legal recourse against these companies that do this. But, I do believe we as consumers, should have a bill of rights, to protect us from greedy companies. What is your thought on Companies that get sold to unsuspecting customers? Is it fair to consumers that have kept up their end of the business agreement, to pay for service from a specific company. Which includes the employees and management as well as the service they provide. Will this "New Ownership" provide me the same service at the same price? Will the same employees and managers be running the "New Company" I am being forced to accept? Is this fair to consumers? Will I be able to renegoatiate my agreement with the new owners? No keeps coming to mind- Any thoughts on this?

 It is like hiring a painter and the painter sending you someone else. Someone you didnt hire..

Ok, this year I plan to do it different. The experts have recomended I not do the same thing this year as I have done in the past.

This year, I made the chocolate covered strawberries. I arranged the flowers. I bought a Movie. I got the giant chocolate chip cookie, shaped like a heart. I have Filet's, Asparagus speers, and Mashed potatoes. The candles will be lit and the table will be set. All he has to do is show up on time......

I will let you know how it turns out.LOL

Happy Valentines!

When I was growing up, I was taught old school.
In English class, you were taught to ask, who, what, when, where, and Why, in telling a story.
With that being said, I notice how some people, ask the first four quickly, with great detail. The Why part is always left to your imagination or days later. You may never know the why part of the story. To learn this part, would give lessons in life. I cant stand to miss the "rest of the story".

Examples*;
Why did the little girl not want to sit? Did we know?
Why did Jerry keep T.O? Did he ever say the reason?
Why did the guy that beat his grandparents, do what he did? What did he say about his actions?
*you dont need to answer these questions they are example only

The outcome is always as interesting, as the who, what, where, and when. The why details.
Do you ever wonder how the story ended? If the real question was asked, and you missed, the why?
Do you ever think of stories and dont know how they ended? What is your take? Is there a site you can go, "For the rest of the story"?

I knew things were more expensive in New York, but jimminey cricket..a $50,000.00 bed? It better be hand spun gold, hand made and a 100% money back guarantee with my hubby already in it, before I would spend that much on anything to sleep on. I have slept on some wonderful (and not so wonderful) beds. They didnt cost anywhere near that much. In fact, I bough a whole house of furniture and it didnt cost half that amount. Call me, I will save you big bucks..and I will include shipping..Heck for 50,000 I will even throw in a disposable car..HAHAHA.
Would you spend $50000.00 on a bed? $5,000.00 $1500.00 What is a mattress and box springs worth to you? Is there anything more important than a good night's sleep? Is it worth this much?

Did you hear about the thieves that stole the ATM machine, after driving thru the front window? What a bunch of idiots. The ATM was out of cash! HAHAHAHAHA!

Criminals should be set out in public and made fun of as their punishment.

Then there are the (stupid) gang thieves. The ones that tied the security guard up and stole all the supplies and tools from a job site. Brave thieves threw a rock thru the guard shack.
Now if I were the guard, I would have had my gun cocked and told them, "come on in"!!!HAHA
I hope they run across a security guard, with a gun, that knows how to use it and does. Why didn't the guard shoot the ba_ tards, instead of opening the door..I dont know if he was armed, but, it would have served the thieves right, if he had shot them..And why didnt he call the Police, before, he opened the door..
Was he part of the theift? Something doesn't sound right about this story. I need more detail. Just dosen't add up. He was the security guard. Why was he asleep? Why wasn't he guarding the property he was hired to guard? Any one else have a thought on this? What is the point of having or hiring a sleeping guard?

For two days, the news has been so sad! Is there anyone out there that is Happy?
I actually had to take a break from the news. I got so unhappy thinking about Immigration, Dallas Coach, Weather, Bad foreign relations..Gosh, does anyone get along,anymore, besides the blogger? Well, ok, they dont either...not always. But how about a new subject matter.
What does it take to make you as a human happy?
Are you happy with yourself? your family? your friends?
Do you like the feeling of happiness?
Have you found ways to increase you happiness?
Who is responsible for your happiness?
What do you do when you are happy?

When I am happy, I find myself smiling-at me. It always seems like such an accomplishment.
Do you believe, "When you smile, the world smiles with you"?
When you smile, are you happy?
What makes you happy?

Can you believe this mornings news story title? I absolutely think this is outrageous.
He could have said, many more intellegent things. He lowered himself to a "gang" mentality.
How is this suppose to help our countries work out our differences? Does saying this, help the situation? Does it solve the many problems we have with this country? Did it make this a better world to live in? NO
He is the representative of a country. He should show respect for others countries, even if he disagrees, with a policy presented or the person who presents it.
This action is just disgraceful.
A polite no. A firm no. Use your intellegence and education. This shows a real lack of vocabulary. I understand more each day, why this is called a third world country. To be "Castro's Friend" and acknowledge it, is like admiting you are a communist, isn't it?
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Do you forget?


To vote?
To chech your mail?
To answer jury summons?
To mow your yard?
To pick up your Dry Cleanning?
To return books to the Library?
To pay your bills?
To take your medicine?
To return phone calls?
That children are online, watching?

I forget to send Birthday cards,how about you?
What do you seem to always forget?

Do you delete stupid, mean, and hateful blogs? Ones you dont agree with.
Do you try to argue your point?
Do you try to be mean back or even nicer?
Have you noticed there are some real idiots that cant spell at all and cannot complete a sentence? How about the ones who for some reason can not talk with out the Bleeper cutting you off. What happened to free speach. I dont think it said anything about not using profanity. Not that I am for it. I just think what is written is protected and we have a right to write what we want in this country. I do notice a lot of thought is Deleted.

There is a reason it is hard to find contractors for certain neighborhoods. The very thing that happened today. A contractor was beaten to death. This is the reason. Contractors try to clean up old houses in old neighborhoods. They try to make a difference by making homes livable. The thanks;their supplies are stolen, their tools are stolen,their vehicles are stolen and now their lives are stolen. You say you dont understand why neighborhoods go downhill..This is the reason. Don't you think?

Say a prayer for me. I am about to go out on a limb for the general public. You know the public who are trying to hang on to their health insurance and their doctor?
Is there any one out there, that has had a doctor, raise your rate, on a yearly per patient Fee?
I really would like to hear more comment on this subject as i would like to nip this charge in the bud before all the doctors start doing it. I should pay this fee wether I see the doctor or not?
Please read my other 2 blogs on this and the one titled TPA Fee Explaination. What are your thoughts on this Fee?