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Support The Troops
Author: BobR
Date: 04/18/2008 12:47:44
Over the last 5 years we've been inundated with "Support the Troops" propaganda, yellow ribbon magnets, Freedoms Fries, and all other sorts of nonsense designed to test the patriotism of the average American. It almost seemed like if you couldn't reflexively say "I Support the Troops", you were branded a traitor. But how many people could look beyond the jingoism of that phrase to explain what it meant?
A news item yesterday got me thinking about our priorities within the military and the Pentagon, and who REALLY "Supports the Troops". The news reported the story of how a soldier was being denied benefits and asked to return a signing bonus because THEY had discharged him due to his two brothers being killed in action. It seemed so petty when you think of the billions of dollars being flushed down the commode that is the war in Iraq. I decided to dig around a little and see how the U.S. government supports the troops, and how they support the Military-Industrial complex.
So here's a little list that shows how wonderfully we support the troops:
It's disgusting how we nickle and dime them to death. Meanwhile, we pour billions of dollars into the coffers of KBR, Halliburton, and the hardware manufacturers, despite their poor performance and sometimes criminal actions:
Where are the priorities and who sets them? Is this the Pentagon?... the Army?... The President?... The congressional committees? Who is over-seeing this? Up until the Democrats got the majority in Congress, there was NO oversight, and these expensive contracts were handed out to the favored. Perhaps some of this will change now. Hopefully, so will the rules regarding soldier benefits and compensation.
Support The Troops? How about some financial support?
A news item yesterday got me thinking about our priorities within the military and the Pentagon, and who REALLY "Supports the Troops". The news reported the story of how a soldier was being denied benefits and asked to return a signing bonus because THEY had discharged him due to his two brothers being killed in action. It seemed so petty when you think of the billions of dollars being flushed down the commode that is the war in Iraq. I decided to dig around a little and see how the U.S. government supports the troops, and how they support the Military-Industrial complex.
So here's a little list that shows how wonderfully we support the troops:
- Soldier asked to return signing bonus after being discharged because of sibling deaths
- soldier asked to return signing bonus after begin injured by bomb blast
- Military wives becoming birthing surrogates to help makes ends meet
- Service members fight for citizenship
- Service members fight deportation after service is up
- War widow fights to stay in US after soldier husband killed in action
- Walter Reed... need I say more?
- Benefits denied to Nat Guard troops
- Veterans not getting care or benefits because of staffing shortages
It's disgusting how we nickle and dime them to death. Meanwhile, we pour billions of dollars into the coffers of KBR, Halliburton, and the hardware manufacturers, despite their poor performance and sometimes criminal actions:
- KBR - bringing you rape, rape, and even more rape.
- KBR - bringing you dirty water, and sometimes even toxic water
- Electrocution of American soldiers
- Far-reaching contractor fraud
- War Profiteering
- Cost-plus contracts for Halliburton
- Astronomical Pentagon weapons spending
Where are the priorities and who sets them? Is this the Pentagon?... the Army?... The President?... The congressional committees? Who is over-seeing this? Up until the Democrats got the majority in Congress, there was NO oversight, and these expensive contracts were handed out to the favored. Perhaps some of this will change now. Hopefully, so will the rules regarding soldier benefits and compensation.
Support The Troops? How about some financial support?
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Comment by 
starling310 on 04/18/2008 13:13:45
First?
Excellent post Bobber.
It is amazing how Black has become White.
Like John McCain refusing to support the new Jim Webb GI Bill.
Oy!
starling310 on 04/18/2008 13:13:45
First?
Excellent post Bobber.
It is amazing how Black has become White.
Like John McCain refusing to support the new Jim Webb GI Bill.
Oy!
Comment by 
BobR on 04/18/2008 13:21:09
BobR on 04/18/2008 13:21:09
Is everyone asleep this morning?...
(besides Starling, of course)
(besides Starling, of course)
Comment by 
shelaghc on 04/18/2008 13:25:23
shelaghc on 04/18/2008 13:25:23
I'm around. I'm just not feeling very motivated.
Comment by 
m-hadley on 04/18/2008 13:29:29
m-hadley on 04/18/2008 13:29:29
Mornin' Everybody,
Gotta keep my nose to the grindstone today, so not much blogging from me this morning. Just wanted to check in and say hey! :D
Cheers,
mfaye
Gotta keep my nose to the grindstone today, so not much blogging from me this morning. Just wanted to check in and say hey! :D
Cheers,
mfaye
Comment by shelaghc on 04/18/2008 13:42:08
shelaghc on 04/18/2008 13:42:08
What's something good to eat for breakfast when you've already been up for an hour and a half and you're depressed?
Comment by starling310 on 04/18/2008 13:43:01
starling310 on 04/18/2008 13:43:01
It's a good thing they asked these questions so that Obama could go ON RECORD as calling them DISTRACTIONS and keeping his commitment to change this type of Gotcha Politics.
:grumble:
:grumble:
Comment by 
Raine on 04/18/2008 13:44:56
Raine on 04/18/2008 13:44:56
Good Morning! 
Startling blog there this morning Bobber.
Startling blog there this morning Bobber.
Comment by starling310 on 04/18/2008 13:45:32
Mashed Potatoes?
starling310 on 04/18/2008 13:45:32
Quote by shelaghc:
What's something good to eat for breakfast when you've already been up for an hour and a half and you're depressed?
Mashed Potatoes?
Comment by Raine on 04/18/2008 13:47:15
Fresh cut strawberries over Vanilla Yogurt?
A bagel with Cream cheese and lox? (or lox spread..) ?
I nice cup of coffeee and a hard roll?
Raine on 04/18/2008 13:47:15
Quote by shelaghc:
What's something good to eat for breakfast when you've already been up for an hour and a half and you're depressed?
A bagel with Cream cheese and lox? (or lox spread..) ?
I nice cup of coffeee and a hard roll?
Comment by starling310 on 04/18/2008 13:48:12
starling310 on 04/18/2008 13:48:12
Ooh Raine, I was going to say Bagel and Cream Cheese. That's good breakfast comfort food.
Comment by shelaghc on 04/18/2008 13:50:35
shelaghc on 04/18/2008 13:50:35
Actually, mashed potatoes sounds good.
No bagels or cream cheese in the house.
I'm a little jealous of Sam Seder today.
No bagels or cream cheese in the house.
I'm a little jealous of Sam Seder today.
Comment by starling310 on 04/18/2008 13:51:32
starling310 on 04/18/2008 13:51:32
Thom Hartmann dissected it really well. The 2 most important factors that I took away from his review of the debate were:
1) The moderators were debating the candidates which isn't the point of a debate and
2) The questions were asked in a Republican Frame. Period. They weren't Democratic questions.
1) The moderators were debating the candidates which isn't the point of a debate and
2) The questions were asked in a Republican Frame. Period. They weren't Democratic questions.
Comment by starling310 on 04/18/2008 13:52:20
Mashed Potatoes are my ULTIMATE comfort food.
starling310 on 04/18/2008 13:52:20
Quote by shelaghc:
Actually, mashed potatoes sounds good.
Mashed Potatoes are my ULTIMATE comfort food.
Comment by Raine on 04/18/2008 13:52:55
Raine on 04/18/2008 13:52:55
Jeff in Atlanta... is he doing Georgia proud?
Comment by 
TriSec on 04/18/2008 13:53:27
TriSec on 04/18/2008 13:53:27
Morning, folks!
I just looooove what the Republicans have done for the military! I want more of the same, I'm voting for McCain!!!
I just looooove what the Republicans have done for the military! I want more of the same, I'm voting for McCain!!!
Comment by Raine on 04/18/2008 13:53:56
Raine on 04/18/2008 13:53:56
Joe Scarbourough is just showing how much he hates woman.
Comment by starling310 on 04/18/2008 13:54:12
starling310 on 04/18/2008 13:54:12
Is joe a Rhoads Scholar? Does joe have a PhD? 
Comment by starling310 on 04/18/2008 13:55:40
starling310 on 04/18/2008 13:55:40
YES CHRIS!!! EXACTLY! 
PBS....
Debates should be on PBS.
There should be NO PROFIT to be made.
PBS....
Debates should be on PBS.
There should be NO PROFIT to be made.
Comment by shelaghc on 04/18/2008 14:01:14
shelaghc on 04/18/2008 14:01:14
Rachel Maddow pissed off Joe Scarborough a couple of days ago.
He interrupted her within her first sentence and she said "Let me finish my point before you dismiss me."
He left the set in a huff. You can hear him taking off his microphone, then instead of five panelists, there are four.
He interrupted her within her first sentence and she said "Let me finish my point before you dismiss me."
He left the set in a huff. You can hear him taking off his microphone, then instead of five panelists, there are four.
Comment by Raine on 04/18/2008 14:08:24
Raine on 04/18/2008 14:08:24
I saw that video... Joe really hates rachel the more I see them on the air together.
Comment by starling310 on 04/18/2008 14:08:25
starling310 on 04/18/2008 14:08:25
My Lady Friend's Mom is going to PA to campaign for Obama!!! :banana:
Comment by starling310 on 04/18/2008 14:10:35
starling310 on 04/18/2008 14:10:35
It's okay...because KO looooooves Rachel! 
It's kind of cute. They're buds.
It's kind of cute. They're buds.
Comment by shelaghc on 04/18/2008 14:10:55
What city?
shelaghc on 04/18/2008 14:10:55
Quote by starling310:
My Lady Friend's Mom is going to PA to campaign for Obama!!! :banana:
What city?
Comment by 
livingonli on 04/18/2008 14:11:14
livingonli on 04/18/2008 14:11:14
Good morning all.
Did anyone catch last night's Colbert Report? I caught it when I got home. Both Edwards and Obama were on it. If you missed it, try to catch one of the repeat airings today.
Did anyone catch last night's Colbert Report? I caught it when I got home. Both Edwards and Obama were on it. If you missed it, try to catch one of the repeat airings today.
Comment by Raine on 04/18/2008 14:11:36
Raine on 04/18/2008 14:11:36
Here is a clue, the radio has a button to change stations... 
Comment by 
wickedpam on 04/18/2008 14:12:31
wickedpam on 04/18/2008 14:12:31
Morning :hug:
Anyone have any ideas why my Outlook would suddenly not want to load?
Anyone have any ideas why my Outlook would suddenly not want to load?
Comment by Raine on 04/18/2008 14:13:00
we truned it on JUST as edwards was leaving. We taped a rerun.
I saw the end with Obama, that part was very very good.
Raine on 04/18/2008 14:13:00
Quote by livingonli:
Good morning all.
Did anyone catch last night's Colbert Report? I caught it when I got home. Both Edwards and Obama were on it. If you missed it, try to catch one of the repeat airings today.
I saw the end with Obama, that part was very very good.
Comment by starling310 on 04/18/2008 14:13:05
I don't know.
starling310 on 04/18/2008 14:13:05
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by starling310:
My Lady Friend's Mom is going to PA to campaign for Obama!!! :banana:
What city?
I don't know.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/18/2008 14:13:38
I saw them too - it was very funny. I learn John Edward's can be bought for 2 jet ski's :D
wickedpam on 04/18/2008 14:13:38
Quote by livingonli:
Good morning all.
Did anyone catch last night's Colbert Report? I caught it when I got home. Both Edwards and Obama were on it. If you missed it, try to catch one of the repeat airings today.
I saw them too - it was very funny. I learn John Edward's can be bought for 2 jet ski's :D
Comment by BobR on 04/18/2008 14:15:30
worms?
(sorry...
)
BobR on 04/18/2008 14:15:30
Quote by shelaghc:
What's something good to eat for breakfast when you've already been up for an hour and a half and you're depressed?
worms?
(sorry...
)
Comment by Raine on 04/18/2008 14:16:11
Raine on 04/18/2008 14:16:11
Comment by Raine on 04/18/2008 14:16:23
Raine on 04/18/2008 14:16:23
Comment by livingonli on 04/18/2008 14:17:02
livingonli on 04/18/2008 14:17:02
I like the bagel and cream cheese. That's my comfort food.
Comment by Raine on 04/18/2008 14:19:51
Raine on 04/18/2008 14:19:51
:rofl: the onion segment cracks me up.
Comment by BobR on 04/18/2008 14:20:01
I've had mine bomb while loading too. Here's what I do:
1) right-click on bar on the bottom (the one with the running programs)
2) Select Task Manager from the menu
3) Click on the Processes tab
4) Click on the Image Name column header to sort by name
5) Locate OUTLOOK in the list, right-click, and select "End Process"
6) If there's more than one, do that for each
Then try restarting it.
BobR on 04/18/2008 14:20:01
Quote by wickedpam:
Morning :hug:
Anyone have any ideas why my Outlook would suddenly not want to load?
I've had mine bomb while loading too. Here's what I do:
1) right-click on bar on the bottom (the one with the running programs)
2) Select Task Manager from the menu
3) Click on the Processes tab
4) Click on the Image Name column header to sort by name
5) Locate OUTLOOK in the list, right-click, and select "End Process"
6) If there's more than one, do that for each
Then try restarting it.
Comment by livingonli on 04/18/2008 14:22:55
livingonli on 04/18/2008 14:22:55
To the staff, I am thinking of an idea for my own blog on the state of progressive talk radio especially in context with my being able to listen or now not listen to some shows.
I was thinking of something early next week before the DC trip. Anyone have a day preference?
Ah, just one week to go until the DC meet-up.
I was thinking of something early next week before the DC trip. Anyone have a day preference?
Ah, just one week to go until the DC meet-up.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/18/2008 14:27:16
I've tried that one - usually it works by today it's not for some reason. I can't even get it to start in safe mode yet.
wickedpam on 04/18/2008 14:27:16
Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:
Morning :hug:
Anyone have any ideas why my Outlook would suddenly not want to load?
I've had mine bomb while loading too. Here's what I do:
1) right-click on bar on the bottom (the one with the running programs)
2) Select Task Manager from the menu
3) Click on the Processes tab
4) Click on the Image Name column header to sort by name
5) Locate OUTLOOK in the list, right-click, and select "End Process"
6) If there's more than one, do that for each
Then try restarting it.
I've tried that one - usually it works by today it's not for some reason. I can't even get it to start in safe mode yet.
Comment by Raine on 04/18/2008 14:28:02
Raine on 04/18/2008 14:28:02
I am sick and BITTER!
Comment by wickedpam on 04/18/2008 14:29:47
wickedpam on 04/18/2008 14:29:47
Back in a bit have to get some computer help to get my email running
Comment by BobR on 04/18/2008 14:37:07
Of course!! Any day but Tues, your choice. Just let us know (sooner = better).
Or - you can do an "afternoon" blog anytime. That's always an option for any of our members that have "Create a blog entry" permissions.
BobR on 04/18/2008 14:37:07
Quote by livingonli:
To the staff, I am thinking of an idea for my own blog on the state of progressive talk radio especially in context with my being able to listen or now not listen to some shows.
I was thinking of something early next week before the DC trip. Anyone have a day preference?
Ah, just one week to go until the DC meet-up.
Of course!! Any day but Tues, your choice. Just let us know (sooner = better).
Or - you can do an "afternoon" blog anytime. That's always an option for any of our members that have "Create a blog entry" permissions.
Comment by Raine on 04/18/2008 14:39:04
Raine on 04/18/2008 14:39:04
Anything that was Published on911™ was already out on the stands and printed BEFORE the towers were hit.
Good gawd.
Good gawd.
Comment by livingonli on 04/18/2008 14:39:53
livingonli on 04/18/2008 14:39:53
I just saw Hillary at the beginning of Colbert. She tried, but she seemed a little more wooden in her delivery.
Comment by Raine on 04/18/2008 14:41:40
Raine on 04/18/2008 14:41:40
:rofl: Sure Grampy, I fully expect you to campaign in San Fransisco! 
Comment by livingonli on 04/18/2008 14:41:50
Exactly. The regular morning papers were published before the attacks. Although most of them did do extras after the towers hit, and when was the last time newspapers did that?
livingonli on 04/18/2008 14:41:50
Quote by Raine:
Anything that was Published on911™ was already out on the stands and printed BEFORE the towers were hit.
Good gawd.
Exactly. The regular morning papers were published before the attacks. Although most of them did do extras after the towers hit, and when was the last time newspapers did that?
Comment by Raine on 04/18/2008 14:47:40
Raine on 04/18/2008 14:47:40
I cannot believe that we have dribbled down to this kind oif discussion for the most important election of our lifetimes, may ever. 
Comment by starling310 on 04/18/2008 14:48:54
starling310 on 04/18/2008 14:48:54
Exaclty Leslie.
Comment by Raine on 04/18/2008 14:52:13
Raine on 04/18/2008 14:52:13
Hillary is not Neo.
There Are plenty of woman who would be wonderful candidates. (hello, BBox?)
There Are plenty of woman who would be wonderful candidates. (hello, BBox?)
Comment by Raine on 04/18/2008 14:53:43
Raine on 04/18/2008 14:53:43
What about the Flying Spaghetti Monster Vote?
Comment by starling310 on 04/18/2008 14:54:49
starling310 on 04/18/2008 14:54:49
Thank goodness for my AARP calculator. Now, I NEVER overtip!
Comment by livingonli on 04/18/2008 14:58:19
Now I have to go 30 MPH in the left lane with the turn signal on for miles.
livingonli on 04/18/2008 14:58:19
Quote by starling310:
Thank goodness for my AARP calculator. Now, I NEVER overtip!
Now I have to go 30 MPH in the left lane with the turn signal on for miles.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/18/2008 14:59:18
wickedpam on 04/18/2008 14:59:18
Good Fricken Lord! I had to do a system restore to get it to work at all!
Back now - whad I miss?
Back now - whad I miss?
Comment by Raine on 04/18/2008 15:07:28
Raine on 04/18/2008 15:07:28
So frangela is coming up, right?
I wonder if they drink Momosa's on friday's
I wonder if they drink Momosa's on friday's
Comment by Raine on 04/18/2008 15:08:29
Raine on 04/18/2008 15:08:29
:clap: That was a cute drop!
Comment by Raine on 04/18/2008 15:09:51
Raine on 04/18/2008 15:09:51
I can't wait to get a scooter. I really cannot.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/18/2008 15:10:43
Never liked those - fastest way to get to heartburn eveh. (I know TMI)
wickedpam on 04/18/2008 15:10:43
Quote by Raine:
So frangela is coming up, right?
I wonder if they drink Momosa's on friday's
Never liked those - fastest way to get to heartburn eveh. (I know TMI)
Comment by wickedpam on 04/18/2008 15:11:36
You getting a Vespa?
wickedpam on 04/18/2008 15:11:36
Quote by Raine:
I can't wait to get a scooter. I really cannot.
You getting a Vespa?
Comment by Raine on 04/18/2008 15:13:07
Raine on 04/18/2008 15:13:07
1400 dollars, 2 seater, storage container on the back and under the seat, goes about 60 mph and get this... 70 Miles to the gallon
Comment by livingonli on 04/18/2008 15:15:44
livingonli on 04/18/2008 15:15:44
The cast hated Shatner. I thought that was old news and was written in some other books.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/18/2008 15:15:58
Raine on a Vespa
wickedpam on 04/18/2008 15:15:58
Quote by Raine:
1400 dollars, 2 seater, storage container on the back and under the seat, goes about 60 mph and get this... 70 Miles to the gallon
Raine on a Vespa
Comment by wickedpam on 04/18/2008 15:16:42
I thought it was old news too :scratchhead:
wickedpam on 04/18/2008 15:16:42
Quote by livingonli:
The cast hated Shatner. I thought that was old news and was written in some other books.
I thought it was old news too :scratchhead:
Comment by Raine on 04/18/2008 15:16:53
This one. Lance Motor Sports ... We have seen it for much less and with free shipping...
Raine on 04/18/2008 15:16:53
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
I can't wait to get a scooter. I really cannot.
You getting a Vespa?
This one. Lance Motor Sports ... We have seen it for much less and with free shipping...
Comment by wickedpam on 04/18/2008 15:18:48
That's cute!
wickedpam on 04/18/2008 15:18:48
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
I can't wait to get a scooter. I really cannot.
You getting a Vespa?
This one. Lance Motor Sports ... We have seen it for much less and with free shipping...
That's cute!
Comment by Raine on 04/18/2008 15:18:59
Raine on 04/18/2008 15:18:59
Trying to find the site where you can see it in Diff colours.
Comment by 
IzzyBitz on 04/18/2008 15:19:47
IzzyBitz on 04/18/2008 15:19:47
Happy Fridee! 
Comment by livingonli on 04/18/2008 15:21:56
livingonli on 04/18/2008 15:21:56
Good morning, Izzy. You're very bouncy this morning. 
Comment by Raine on 04/18/2008 15:24:45
Raine on 04/18/2008 15:24:45
Comment by Raine on 04/18/2008 15:25:23
Raine on 04/18/2008 15:25:23
Izzy! 
Comment by livingonli on 04/18/2008 15:26:26
livingonli on 04/18/2008 15:26:26
But what about these? 
Comment by starling310 on 04/18/2008 15:27:07
starling310 on 04/18/2008 15:27:07
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
1400 dollars, 2 seater, storage container on the back and under the seat, goes about 60 mph and get this... 70 Miles to the gallon
Raine on a Vespa
Comment by starling310 on 04/18/2008 15:28:03
starling310 on 04/18/2008 15:28:03
Those scooters are sweet!
Maybe I should get one. . . my drive to work would take a little longer, but in the summer, it might be worth it.
Maybe I should get one. . . my drive to work would take a little longer, but in the summer, it might be worth it.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/18/2008 15:29:08
wickedpam on 04/18/2008 15:29:08
I work with a russian woman - she's stunning! I wish I looked 1/8 the way she does.
Comment by Raine on 04/18/2008 15:30:41
you know, depending on traffic and stuff, it might not make it much longer.
This size needs to be registerd becuase it is 150 cc, but 50CC ones down here don't need registration.
They make a lot of sens for things like going to the store, or running errands. For us, it just makes so much sense, especially with Bob working from home 2-3 days a week.
Raine on 04/18/2008 15:30:41
Quote by starling310:
Those scooters are sweet!
Maybe I should get one. . . my drive to work would take a little longer, but in the summer, it might be worth it.
This size needs to be registerd becuase it is 150 cc, but 50CC ones down here don't need registration.
They make a lot of sens for things like going to the store, or running errands. For us, it just makes so much sense, especially with Bob working from home 2-3 days a week.
Comment by starling310 on 04/18/2008 15:33:17
It may take longer simply because I would probably avoid the highway with it.
But, all the money I could save, come the cold weather, I could buy my new Yaris that I want.
starling310 on 04/18/2008 15:33:17
Quote by Raine:you know, depending on traffic and stuff, it might not make it much longer.Quote by starling310:
Those scooters are sweet!
Maybe I should get one. . . my drive to work would take a little longer, but in the summer, it might be worth it.
This size needs to be registerd becuase it is 150 cc, but 50CC ones down here don't need registration.
They make a lot of sens for things like going to the store, or running errands. For us, it just makes so much sense, especially with Bob working from home 2-3 days a week.
It may take longer simply because I would probably avoid the highway with it.
But, all the money I could save, come the cold weather, I could buy my new Yaris that I want.
Comment by starling310 on 04/18/2008 15:34:23
Oh
Mah
GAWD! Awesome!
starling310 on 04/18/2008 15:34:23
Oh
Mah
GAWD! Awesome!
Comment by wickedpam on 04/18/2008 15:35:07
wickedpam on 04/18/2008 15:35:07
Frangela!
Comment by wickedpam on 04/18/2008 15:37:21
I've seen one of those on the way home a couple of times. They look really cool! I wonder if you have to get a motorcycle license to drive them.
wickedpam on 04/18/2008 15:37:21
Quote by starling310:
Oh
Mah
GAWD! Awesome!
I've seen one of those on the way home a couple of times. They look really cool! I wonder if you have to get a motorcycle license to drive them.
Comment by shelaghc on 04/18/2008 15:38:09
shelaghc on 04/18/2008 15:38:09
If I get a job in the next month, I might go the scooter route instead of a new-to-me car. I'd probably spend less than I would on a car, I'll still have my crappy car for a while for when I really need one and I'd save the money on gas.
All this is contingent upon actually *getting* a job......
All this is contingent upon actually *getting* a job......
Comment by TriSec on 04/18/2008 15:42:57
TriSec on 04/18/2008 15:42:57
Scooters? Feh.
I've gotten the bike out....(early this year) and have already ridden a couple of days.
Good for the ticker, good for the environment, and I get to sneer at all the gas stations I ride by on the way in! (hi test, $3.55/gal in Watertown Square this morning.)
But I'm less than 4 miles from the office....I realize that's not a practical solution for everyone. (and I don't ride during the winter, but I know some hardcore folks that do. If gas stays this high, I may consider buying the gear and going for it.)
I've gotten the bike out....(early this year) and have already ridden a couple of days.
Good for the ticker, good for the environment, and I get to sneer at all the gas stations I ride by on the way in! (hi test, $3.55/gal in Watertown Square this morning.)
But I'm less than 4 miles from the office....I realize that's not a practical solution for everyone. (and I don't ride during the winter, but I know some hardcore folks that do. If gas stays this high, I may consider buying the gear and going for it.)
Comment by shelaghc on 04/18/2008 15:43:33
shelaghc on 04/18/2008 15:43:33
btw, I just got the full Brit version of the Sarah Jane Adventures Pilot - Invasion of the Bane - in avi format for the big transfer to DVD.
Would it be simpler for me to burn all of them to CDs rather than going from my external hard drive to LI's laptop?
I'm *really* looking forward to being able to watch these on TV instead of a computer screen.
Would it be simpler for me to burn all of them to CDs rather than going from my external hard drive to LI's laptop?
I'm *really* looking forward to being able to watch these on TV instead of a computer screen.
Comment by BobR on 04/18/2008 15:43:58
The laws in GA are: 50cc and above, they need to be registered, and you need to get a motorcycle license.
The guy was explaining to us that 50ccs are very small - one person only - and could not be used on the interstate. Even the 150cc one we are looking at has a top speed of 60, and I don't know how long I would want to keep the engine wound up to maintain that speed.
BobR on 04/18/2008 15:43:58
Quote by wickedpam:
I've seen one of those on the way home a couple of times. They look really cool! I wonder if you have to get a motorcycle license to drive them.
The laws in GA are: 50cc and above, they need to be registered, and you need to get a motorcycle license.
The guy was explaining to us that 50ccs are very small - one person only - and could not be used on the interstate. Even the 150cc one we are looking at has a top speed of 60, and I don't know how long I would want to keep the engine wound up to maintain that speed.
Comment by BobR on 04/18/2008 15:47:25
There's still the big question of how would the files get transferred? It would require either a network crossover cable or a USB cable and some finagling.
For the USB cable, it would probably also require both laptops to be the same OS: either PC or Mac.
BobR on 04/18/2008 15:47:25
Quote by shelaghc:
btw, I just got the full Brit version of the Sarah Jane Adventures Pilot - Invasion of the Bane - in avi format for the big transfer to DVD.
Would it be simpler for me to burn all of them to CDs rather than going from my external hard drive to LI's laptop?
I'm *really* looking forward to being able to watch these on TV instead of a computer screen.
There's still the big question of how would the files get transferred? It would require either a network crossover cable or a USB cable and some finagling.
For the USB cable, it would probably also require both laptops to be the same OS: either PC or Mac.
Comment by Raine on 04/18/2008 15:48:27
That's the thing, on weekends for errands, etc all that little running around eats up a lot more gass than we realize, We figure one would pay for itself in no time.
That three wheeler is pretty cool!
Raine on 04/18/2008 15:48:27
Quote by starling310:Quote by Raine:you know, depending on traffic and stuff, it might not make it much longer.Quote by starling310:
Those scooters are sweet!
Maybe I should get one. . . my drive to work would take a little longer, but in the summer, it might be worth it.
This size needs to be registerd becuase it is 150 cc, but 50CC ones down here don't need registration.
They make a lot of sens for things like going to the store, or running errands. For us, it just makes so much sense, especially with Bob working from home 2-3 days a week.
It may take longer simply because I would probably avoid the highway with it.
But, all the money I could save, come the cold weather, I could buy my new Yaris that I want.
That three wheeler is pretty cool!
Comment by starling310 on 04/18/2008 15:48:36
:star: does have her motorcycle license!
And, yeah 50cc...jeebus.
I learned on a 250cc...and even that felt like it couldn't keep up with some of the other bikes.
starling310 on 04/18/2008 15:48:36
Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:
I've seen one of those on the way home a couple of times. They look really cool! I wonder if you have to get a motorcycle license to drive them.
The laws in GA are: 50cc and above, they need to be registered, and you need to get a motorcycle license.
The guy was explaining to us that 50ccs are very small - one person only - and could not be used on the interstate. Even the 150cc one we are looking at has a top speed of 60, and I don't know how long I would want to keep the engine wound up to maintain that speed.
:star: does have her motorcycle license!
And, yeah 50cc...jeebus.
I learned on a 250cc...and even that felt like it couldn't keep up with some of the other bikes.
Comment by BobR on 04/18/2008 15:49:02
We have 1 1/2 bikes, and will use them when we get them both working, don't mind getting sweaty (it gets HOT down here... and muggy), and when we're not in a hurry.
BobR on 04/18/2008 15:49:02
Quote by TriSec:
Scooters? Feh.
I've gotten the bike out....(early this year) and have already ridden a couple of days.
Good for the ticker, good for the environment, and I get to sneer at all the gas stations I ride by on the way in! (hi test, $3.55/gal in Watertown Square this morning.)
But I'm less than 4 miles from the office....I realize that's not a practical solution for everyone. (and I don't ride during the winter, but I know some hardcore folks that do. If gas stays this high, I may consider buying the gear and going for it.)
We have 1 1/2 bikes, and will use them when we get them both working, don't mind getting sweaty (it gets HOT down here... and muggy), and when we're not in a hurry.
Comment by shelaghc on 04/18/2008 15:50:25
Well, like I said, the files are on an external hard drive. I could either just bring the drive with a cable or burn all the files to CDs and just give them to LI.
shelaghc on 04/18/2008 15:50:25
Quote by BobR:Quote by shelaghc:
btw, I just got the full Brit version of the Sarah Jane Adventures Pilot - Invasion of the Bane - in avi format for the big transfer to DVD.
Would it be simpler for me to burn all of them to CDs rather than going from my external hard drive to LI's laptop?
I'm *really* looking forward to being able to watch these on TV instead of a computer screen.
There's still the big question of how would the files get transferred? It would require either a network crossover cable or a USB cable and some finagling.
For the USB cable, it would probably also require both laptops to be the same OS: either PC or Mac.
Well, like I said, the files are on an external hard drive. I could either just bring the drive with a cable or burn all the files to CDs and just give them to LI.
Comment by Raine on 04/18/2008 15:51:02
Raine on 04/18/2008 15:51:02
Earthquakes in Chicago? 
I hope will is alright!
I hope will is alright!
Comment by Raine on 04/18/2008 15:54:20
Raine on 04/18/2008 15:54:20
Drag people kicking and screaming into the millenium...
Nice... one Frangela, the black men in Jail comment was dead on.
Nice... one Frangela, the black men in Jail comment was dead on.
Comment by IzzyBitz on 04/18/2008 15:54:31
IzzyBitz on 04/18/2008 15:54:31
Nice scooter Raine. I'd go for the Champagne. I would also ask if the scooter comes with the riding companion!
Comment by Raine on 04/18/2008 15:54:49
Raine on 04/18/2008 15:54:49
Lerlene
Comment by Raine on 04/18/2008 15:55:42
:P
Raine on 04/18/2008 15:55:42
Quote by IzzyBitz:
Nice scooter Raine. I'd go for the Champagne. I would also ask if the scooter comes with the riding companion!
Comment by Raine on 04/18/2008 15:56:29
Raine on 04/18/2008 15:56:29
The corvoisier!!!
Comment by wickedpam on 04/18/2008 15:57:06
wickedpam on 04/18/2008 15:57:06
Redneck Q: What happened to you American flag lapel pin? :scratchhead:
Answer they'll never understand: Some communist stole it.
Thank you Frangela for that! :spit:
Answer they'll never understand: Some communist stole it.
Thank you Frangela for that! :spit:
Comment by Raine on 04/18/2008 15:58:55
Raine on 04/18/2008 15:58:55
:kickcan: the show is over...
I am gonna go plant some more things today... Tomatoes, and Peppers...
The herbs were planted the other day. mmmMMMmmm... herbs...
I am gonna go plant some more things today... Tomatoes, and Peppers...
The herbs were planted the other day. mmmMMMmmm... herbs...
Comment by BobR on 04/18/2008 15:58:58
ahhhh.... I missed that part. I would say no, then, on the burn files to CD part...
If it uses a USB cable to connect, then it should be no problem at all. If it uses FireWire, make sure Livin has a FireWire port on his laptop.
BobR on 04/18/2008 15:58:58
Quote by shelaghc:
Well, like I said, the files are on an external hard drive. I could either just bring the drive with a cable or burn all the files to CDs and just give them to LI.
ahhhh.... I missed that part. I would say no, then, on the burn files to CD part...
If it uses a USB cable to connect, then it should be no problem at all. If it uses FireWire, make sure Livin has a FireWire port on his laptop.
Comment by starling310 on 04/18/2008 16:00:06
:thud:
starling310 on 04/18/2008 16:00:06
Quote by BobR:Quote by shelaghc:
Well, like I said, the files are on an external hard drive. I could either just bring the drive with a cable or burn all the files to CDs and just give them to LI.
ahhhh.... I missed that part. I would say no, then, on the burn files to CD part...
If it uses a USB cable to connect, then it should be no problem at all. If it uses FireWire, make sure Livin has a FireWire port on his laptop.
:thud:
Comment by Raine on 04/18/2008 16:04:33
That would be a great Button: Don't ask, someone stole my flaglapel pin.
Raine on 04/18/2008 16:04:33
Quote by wickedpam:
Redneck Q: What happened to you American flag lapel pin? :scratchhead:
Answer they'll never understand: Some communist stole it.
Thank you Frangela for that! :spit:
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/18/2008 16:06:06
None of this herb??
:spliff:
Mondobubba on 04/18/2008 16:06:06
Quote by Raine:
:kickcan: the show is over...
I am gonna go plant some more things today... Tomatoes, and Peppers...
The herbs were planted the other day. mmmMMMmmm... herbs...
None of this herb??
:spliff:
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 04/18/2008 16:07:54
velveeta jones on 04/18/2008 16:07:54
Just stopping by............. a "blog-by" if you will. BobR, a very powerful post today. I may send this off to many of my RW, yellow ribbon magnet friends, via email.
I am trying to get my still sick ass out of bed and do "stuff". Get my car to the shop is on the list.
This is day 7 of being ill, for those keeping count. :kickcan:
I hope none of you get whatever this God-forsaken infection is.
Anywho. Happy Friday.
I am trying to get my still sick ass out of bed and do "stuff". Get my car to the shop is on the list.
This is day 7 of being ill, for those keeping count. :kickcan:
I hope none of you get whatever this God-forsaken infection is.
Anywho. Happy Friday.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/18/2008 16:08:26
:star: is dyke on a bike?
Mondobubba on 04/18/2008 16:08:26
Quote by starling310:Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:
I've seen one of those on the way home a couple of times. They look really cool! I wonder if you have to get a motorcycle license to drive them.
The laws in GA are: 50cc and above, they need to be registered, and you need to get a motorcycle license.
The guy was explaining to us that 50ccs are very small - one person only - and could not be used on the interstate. Even the 150cc one we are looking at has a top speed of 60, and I don't know how long I would want to keep the engine wound up to maintain that speed.
:star: does have her motorcycle license!
And, yeah 50cc...jeebus.
I learned on a 250cc...and even that felt like it couldn't keep up with some of the other bikes.
:star: is dyke on a bike?
Comment by shelaghc on 04/18/2008 16:10:38
shelaghc on 04/18/2008 16:10:38
Quote by starling310:Quote by BobR:Quote by shelaghc:
Well, like I said, the files are on an external hard drive. I could either just bring the drive with a cable or burn all the files to CDs and just give them to LI.
ahhhh.... I missed that part. I would say no, then, on the burn files to CD part...
If it uses a USB cable to connect, then it should be no problem at all. If it uses FireWire, make sure Livin has a FireWire port on his laptop.
:thud:
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/18/2008 16:11:32
:Eddie Izzard: Ciao!
Mondobubba on 04/18/2008 16:11:32
Quote by starling310:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
1400 dollars, 2 seater, storage container on the back and under the seat, goes about 60 mph and get this... 70 Miles to the gallon
Raine on a Vespa
:Eddie Izzard: Ciao!
Comment by starling310 on 04/18/2008 16:14:17
starling310 on 04/18/2008 16:14:17
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by starling310:Quote by BobR:Quote by shelaghc:
Well, like I said, the files are on an external hard drive. I could either just bring the drive with a cable or burn all the files to CDs and just give them to LI.
ahhhh.... I missed that part. I would say no, then, on the burn files to CD part...
If it uses a USB cable to connect, then it should be no problem at all. If it uses FireWire, make sure Livin has a FireWire port on his laptop.
:thud:
Comment by livingonli on 04/18/2008 16:14:42
livingonli on 04/18/2008 16:14:42
Velveeta, have you seen a doctor? It's going on a little too long and we want you well to join us in DC.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/18/2008 16:19:02
Mondobubba on 04/18/2008 16:19:02
I, Mondo have now finished my blog scan.
Comment by starling310 on 04/18/2008 16:23:15
starling310 on 04/18/2008 16:23:15
Do people not understand that there is a delay when you are calling a radio show?
Yeesh.
Yeesh.
Comment by livingonli on 04/18/2008 16:26:39
There is also a delay if you listen on satellite radio.
livingonli on 04/18/2008 16:26:39
Quote by starling310:
Do people not understand that there is a delay when you are calling a radio show?
Yeesh.
There is also a delay if you listen on satellite radio.
Comment by shelaghc on 04/18/2008 16:28:13
shelaghc on 04/18/2008 16:28:13
Quote by starling310:Quote by shelaghc:Quote by starling310:
:thud:
Comment by shelaghc on 04/18/2008 16:29:30
There's nearly a minute and a half between streaming Thom and listening to Thom here on the radio masheen - he's the one and only progressive voice we've got in Progressiveless Pittsburgh.
shelaghc on 04/18/2008 16:29:30
Quote by livingonli:Quote by starling310:
Do people not understand that there is a delay when you are calling a radio show?
Yeesh.
There is also a delay if you listen on satellite radio.
There's nearly a minute and a half between streaming Thom and listening to Thom here on the radio masheen - he's the one and only progressive voice we've got in Progressiveless Pittsburgh.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/18/2008 16:35:51
wickedpam on 04/18/2008 16:35:51
Shelagh & Raine sent PM's to you guys!
Comment by m-hadley on 04/18/2008 16:37:07
Velveeta,
This is a from me to you as another 4Fer who is trying to get well enough to make the trip to DC. The blood is back, went back to the doctor yesterday and she put me on some new med that I won't be able to start until next Friday - the day that I am due to fly out to DC. Just gotta get these runs under control - sorry for that visual folks. I am still planning on making the trip next Friday - vamos a ver...
Take care, Velveeta, get plenty of rest and don't overdo it Looking forward to meeting you in a week or so... :)
Cheers,
mfaye
m-hadley on 04/18/2008 16:37:07
Quote by velveeta jones:
Just stopping by............. a "blog-by" if you will. BobR, a very powerful post today. I may send this off to many of my RW, yellow ribbon magnet friends, via email.
I am trying to get my still sick ass out of bed and do "stuff". Get my car to the shop is on the list.
This is day 7 of being ill, for those keeping count. :kickcan:
I hope none of you get whatever this God-forsaken infection is.
Anywho. Happy Friday.
Velveeta,
This is a
from me to you as another 4Fer who is trying to get well enough to make the trip to DC. The blood is back, went back to the doctor yesterday and she put me on some new med that I won't be able to start until next Friday - the day that I am due to fly out to DC. Just gotta get these runs under control - sorry for that visual folks. I am still planning on making the trip next Friday - vamos a ver...Take care, Velveeta, get plenty of rest and don't overdo it
Looking forward to meeting you in a week or so... :)Cheers,
mfaye
Comment by wickedpam on 04/18/2008 16:42:07
wickedpam on 04/18/2008 16:42:07
~~~~~~~ :hug: ~~~~~~~~~
Healing Vibies for All!!!!
:hug: ~~~~~~~~~Healing Vibies for All!!!!
Comment by BobR on 04/18/2008 16:50:49
I'll pass this on to my oldest brother. He may know Cobol...
BobR on 04/18/2008 16:50:49
Quote by Mondobubba:
Bobber ya know any cobol programmers?
I'll pass this on to my oldest brother. He may know Cobol...
Comment by livingonli on 04/18/2008 16:51:37
livingonli on 04/18/2008 16:51:37
It is now 80 degrees here in New York.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/18/2008 16:55:23
It's here in Jacksonville.
Mondobubba on 04/18/2008 16:55:23
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Bobber ya know any cobol programmers?
I'll pass this on to my oldest brother. He may know Cobol...
It's here in Jacksonville.
Comment by shelaghc on 04/18/2008 17:45:24
shelaghc on 04/18/2008 17:45:24
Look who's wearing a flag pin:
C'mon Barack! Don't cave now!
C'mon Barack! Don't cave now!
Comment by TriSec on 04/18/2008 17:54:43
TriSec on 04/18/2008 17:54:43
Comment by shelaghc on 04/18/2008 18:14:06
shelaghc on 04/18/2008 18:14:06
Hey Bob, here's a little story that almost fits with your blog post. It's not monetary, but it sure does suck:
Dad calls from Iraq, son gets suspended
Dad calls from Iraq, son gets suspended
Comment by TriSec on 04/18/2008 18:36:41
TriSec on 04/18/2008 18:36:41
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/18/2008 18:38:44
Mondobubba on 04/18/2008 18:38:44
Damn! Obama went to the toniest, most elite high school in Honolulu. I did not know that. It is the same school that form AOL-Time Warner Steve Case went to.
Comment by shelaghc on 04/18/2008 18:41:02
shelaghc on 04/18/2008 18:41:02
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/18/2008 18:43:28
Mondobubba on 04/18/2008 18:43:28
Watching "Real Sports" Obama got game! He is pretty good roundball player.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/18/2008 18:49:27
wickedpam on 04/18/2008 18:49:27
Shelagh - Sent you a PM
Comment by wickedpam on 04/18/2008 18:50:42
Maybe if we all pool our money to get that jetski we can bribe him to be at least AG.
wickedpam on 04/18/2008 18:50:42
Quote by shelaghc:
Maybe if we all pool our money to get that jetski we can bribe him to be at least AG.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/18/2008 19:00:43
Mondobubba on 04/18/2008 19:00:43
:cry: Watching this report on "Real Sports" About this guy who accidently killed a friend of his by hitting him in the head with a ball he hit. It is the reason first and third base coaches wear helmets now. :cry:
Comment by shelaghc on 04/18/2008 19:09:38
shelaghc on 04/18/2008 19:09:38
It's Friday, ya bastids!
Comment by livingonli on 04/18/2008 19:14:21
livingonli on 04/18/2008 19:14:21
MSNBC is wasting time on an LA car chase. 
I thought that was Fox's thing?
I thought that was Fox's thing?
Comment by wickedpam on 04/18/2008 19:15:25
wickedpam on 04/18/2008 19:15:25
Better late then never!
Comment by livingonli on 04/18/2008 19:18:43
livingonli on 04/18/2008 19:18:43
Off to the salt mine tonight for Game 5 of Rangers-Devils.
We are extremely short-staffed on Sunday so everyone at work is hoping the Rangers win because we don't have enough people coming in to work a possible Game 6 on Sunday.
Go Rangers!
We are extremely short-staffed on Sunday so everyone at work is hoping the Rangers win because we don't have enough people coming in to work a possible Game 6 on Sunday.
Go Rangers!
Comment by velveeta jones on 04/18/2008 19:41:51
velveeta jones on 04/18/2008 19:41:51
Back from the car shop and resting.
Thanks everyone for the healing vibes. Yes, Liv, I did go to the "ER in a box" Urgent Care Clinic. Its a virus, just like a bad flu, but not flu.
Thanks everyone for the healing vibes. Yes, Liv, I did go to the "ER in a box" Urgent Care Clinic. Its a virus, just like a bad flu, but not flu.
Comment by right wing hater on 04/18/2008 20:09:16
Hey Raine & Bob...
Sorry couldn't post daily reading today on forum...was too busy in AM today
Hey...don't blast those yellow magnet (cause you 'could change your mind' about 'supporting the troops') folks too much ....they just believe all $1.99 of the proceeds are going to the troops or to a troop charity....
They don't bother reading the fine print (ie, 10% of the proceeds go the the 'troops' - gee...like you can really be totally sure and trust that ;))
That's why I love my wife's bumper sticker so much (because she's not going to change her mind about it....ie, magnet)
Sorry couldn't post daily reading today on forum...was too busy in AM today
Hey...don't blast those yellow magnet (cause you 'could change your mind' about 'supporting the troops') folks too much
....they just believe all $1.99 of the proceeds are going to the troops or to a troop charity....They don't bother reading the fine print (ie, 10% of the proceeds go the the 'troops' - gee...like you can really be totally sure and trust that ;))
That's why I love my wife's bumper sticker so much (because she's not going to change her mind about it....ie, magnet)
Hummer: Soldiers dying in theirs so you can drive yours
Comment by BobR on 04/18/2008 20:28:23
I LIKE that....
BobR on 04/18/2008 20:28:23
Quote by right wing hater:
Hey Raine & Bob...
Sorry couldn't post daily reading today on forum...was too busy in AM today
Hey...don't blast those yellow magnet (cause you 'could change your mind' about 'supporting the troops') folks too much
They don't bother reading the fine print (ie, 10% of the proceeds go the the 'troops' - gee...like you can really be totally sure and trust that ;))
That's why I love my wife's bumper sticker so much (because she's not going to change her mind about it....ie, magnet)Hummer: Soldiers dying in theirs so you can drive yours
I LIKE that....
Comment by wickedpam on 04/18/2008 20:43:16
wickedpam on 04/18/2008 20:43:16
I have to say - Randi does sound happier now that she's broadcasting from back home.
Comment by 
jd_in_ny on 04/18/2008 20:54:17
i love jetskis! They're a very important issue to me. He was great on Colbert -- I'd love to see him in a cabinet position - put him in a position to do something meaningful on an issue he cares deeply about
jd_in_ny on 04/18/2008 20:54:17
Quote by wickedpam:
Maybe if we all pool our money to get that jetski we can bribe him to be at least AG.
i love jetskis! They're a very important issue to me. He was great on Colbert -- I'd love to see him in a cabinet position - put him in a position to do something meaningful on an issue he cares deeply about
Comment by jd_in_ny on 04/18/2008 20:59:56
She does -- she had been getting a bit tense
jd_in_ny on 04/18/2008 20:59:56
Quote by wickedpam:
I have to say - Randi does sound happier now that she's broadcasting from back home.
She does -- she had been getting a bit tense
Comment by shelaghc on 04/18/2008 21:54:53
shelaghc on 04/18/2008 21:54:53
A piece of mail just found its way to me from my old address: six tollway violations totalling over $100 from Illinois. The payment is due by April 21 - Monday, initally mailed on March 31st.
But Shelagh, you might ask, don't you have an I-Pass so all tolls are automatically paid?
Yep, I do.
But Shelagh, you haven't been on the Illinois Tollway since January.
Yep, that's right. Apparently it takes this long for the fines to process. Interesting to note, the fines aren't all from the same date. They encompass SIX DIFFERENT DATES / LOCATIONS TOTAL.
But Shelagh, doesn't the Illinois Tollway have your license plate on file and haven't they always claimed that even if you don't have your I-Pass in your car as long as they check to see that your license plate matches everything will be fine and you'll never receive a ticket?
Well, this sure shoots that little reassurance all to shit, doesn't it?
I'm wondering if this is also wrapped up with those two fines I got from the Pennsylvania tollway, but didn't find out about it until last week and am now still dealing with it until the PA tollway sends me something proving they're taken care of.
I'm also wondering if I'm due for a second round of fines on that Budget rental car from Illinois as well - all charged happily to my credit card.
btw, I've now been on hold for over twenty minutes. I additionally wonder if I'm not the only person who got a shitload of fines from this supposedly efficient way of handling tollway costs.....
::::sigh::::
Well, now that I've had three for the week, I should be all done.
Right?.......
:thud:
But Shelagh, you might ask, don't you have an I-Pass so all tolls are automatically paid?
Yep, I do.
But Shelagh, you haven't been on the Illinois Tollway since January.
Yep, that's right. Apparently it takes this long for the fines to process. Interesting to note, the fines aren't all from the same date. They encompass SIX DIFFERENT DATES / LOCATIONS TOTAL.
But Shelagh, doesn't the Illinois Tollway have your license plate on file and haven't they always claimed that even if you don't have your I-Pass in your car as long as they check to see that your license plate matches everything will be fine and you'll never receive a ticket?
Well, this sure shoots that little reassurance all to shit, doesn't it?
I'm wondering if this is also wrapped up with those two fines I got from the Pennsylvania tollway, but didn't find out about it until last week and am now still dealing with it until the PA tollway sends me something proving they're taken care of.
I'm also wondering if I'm due for a second round of fines on that Budget rental car from Illinois as well - all charged happily to my credit card.
btw, I've now been on hold for over twenty minutes. I additionally wonder if I'm not the only person who got a shitload of fines from this supposedly efficient way of handling tollway costs.....
::::sigh::::
Well, now that I've had three for the week, I should be all done.
Right?.......
:thud:
Comment by livingonli on 04/18/2008 22:01:05
livingonli on 04/18/2008 22:01:05
Yikes, Shelagh.
Maybe I should be glad I still pay tolls by cash. I think I prefer the anonymity of paying my tolls upfront with cash.
Maybe I should be glad I still pay tolls by cash. I think I prefer the anonymity of paying my tolls upfront with cash.
Comment by shelaghc on 04/18/2008 22:08:59
After half an hour on the phone, someone finally told me that they'd already found the error.
Of course, I may be going through this all over again if/when I get another charge on my credit card from Budget.
Illinois almost forced the issue about those transponders for people who travel a lot on the tollways. If you don't have one, *all* toll charges are doubled.
For someone who has to commute through two tollways each direction, with transponder, that's about $1.60 a day; without transponder $3.20.
Most people went for the transponders.
shelaghc on 04/18/2008 22:08:59
Quote by livingonli:
Yikes, Shelagh.
Maybe I should be glad I still pay tolls by cash. I think I prefer the anonymity of paying my tolls upfront with cash.
After half an hour on the phone, someone finally told me that they'd already found the error.
Of course, I may be going through this all over again if/when I get another charge on my credit card from Budget.
Illinois almost forced the issue about those transponders for people who travel a lot on the tollways. If you don't have one, *all* toll charges are doubled.
For someone who has to commute through two tollways each direction, with transponder, that's about $1.60 a day; without transponder $3.20.
Most people went for the transponders.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/18/2008 22:30:33
Mondobubba on 04/18/2008 22:30:33
TriSec on this day in 1942 what happened? Well???
Comment by livingonli on 04/18/2008 22:34:36
livingonli on 04/18/2008 22:34:36
It's Scout night, Tri won't be back for a couple of hours.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/19/2008 00:03:40
Mondobubba on 04/19/2008 00:03:40
The Dexter-thon is sadly coming to a close. We are on the last episode of season 1
Comment by velveeta jones on 04/19/2008 00:18:53
velveeta jones on 04/19/2008 00:18:53
Shelagh, dealing with the red-tape! Yikes! Its moments like those that are the reason Velveeta does not own a firearm.
You deserve a nice long bubble bath.
:hug:
You deserve a nice long bubble bath.
:hug:
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/19/2008 00:25:02
VJ are yo saying you anger management issues???
Mondobubba on 04/19/2008 00:25:02
Quote by velveeta jones:
Shelagh, dealing with the red-tape! Yikes! Its moments like those that are the reason Velveeta does not own a firearm.
You deserve a nice long bubble bath.
:hug:
VJ are yo saying you anger management issues???
Comment by livingonli on 04/19/2008 01:34:33
livingonli on 04/19/2008 01:34:33
Rangers are only up by 1 and it's in the third period.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/19/2008 02:58:57
Mondobubba on 04/19/2008 02:58:57
Yes! One of the Four revealed final Five Cylons just spaced that friggin whiny twit Calley into the cold void of space! :metal:
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/19/2008 03:13:13
Mondobubba on 04/19/2008 03:13:13
Tweety is on Real Time. Not making any sense at all.