Paper And/Or Plastic
Jul. 27th, 2012 10:07 pmThe catalog from AutomationDirect.com is The Letter Bomb. The actual paper portion is bigger than a phone directory for Manhattan, and it also comes with a digital duplicate on DVD.
So why did I request one? They carry electronics components. A lot of which would go into the F.L.I.G.H.T.S.I.M. build if I could swing it.
So why did I request one? They carry electronics components. A lot of which would go into the F.L.I.G.H.T.S.I.M. build if I could swing it.
David Allan Coe For The 21st Century
Jun. 25th, 2012 06:48 pm...Or, I sorta feel like filking again.
Well, it was all that I could do to keep from blogging,
Sometimes it seems so pointless to explain.
But you don't have to call me "sbierce"...spammer...
You Never Even Called Me By My Name!
You don't have to call me "Suzanne Barker"
And you don't have to call me "Israel Khang"
And you don't have to call me "Ell Eff And Ay" anymore
Even though you say you're with my gang.
I'll stay online as long as Hotmail'll let me,
And I never minded much more of the same...
But you don't have to call me "sbierce"...spammer...
You Never Even Called Me By My Name!
I get spam from that Ace Hardware down in Phoenix
And ads from used car dealers in Portuguese
And crap about huge fortunes out in Nigeria
How did I wind up on mailing lists like these?
Chinese whores who want to emigrate Stateside
And housewives who all think married life is lame
They all don't have to call me "sbierce"--those spammers
You Never Even Called Me By My Name!
There may be more to this filk, but I need to do a little more research. Heh.
Well, it was all that I could do to keep from blogging,
Sometimes it seems so pointless to explain.
But you don't have to call me "sbierce"...spammer...
You Never Even Called Me By My Name!
You don't have to call me "Suzanne Barker"
And you don't have to call me "Israel Khang"
And you don't have to call me "Ell Eff And Ay" anymore
Even though you say you're with my gang.
I'll stay online as long as Hotmail'll let me,
And I never minded much more of the same...
But you don't have to call me "sbierce"...spammer...
You Never Even Called Me By My Name!
I get spam from that Ace Hardware down in Phoenix
And ads from used car dealers in Portuguese
And crap about huge fortunes out in Nigeria
How did I wind up on mailing lists like these?
Chinese whores who want to emigrate Stateside
And housewives who all think married life is lame
They all don't have to call me "sbierce"--those spammers
You Never Even Called Me By My Name!
There may be more to this filk, but I need to do a little more research. Heh.
You may want to skip this entry if you have an aversion to TMI.
When my Mom had to choose a Medicare health plan, she picked Cariten because she didn't want to belong to Humana as she saw Humana being nothing but trouble. Soon after, Humana took over Cariten's business in Tennessee and it has proved to be just as troublesome as she imagined.
When she went through her terminal health emergency she was at a specialty clinic (covered by Humana) that had been prescribed by her surgeon (covered by Humana) who in turn had been referred by her Humana primary care doctor. The doctor in charge of the clinic determined that Mum's condition was so critical that either he or his staff arranged an ambulance to take her to the nearest hospital (also covered by Humana). Neither Dad, nor I, had anything to do with this choice.
Now Humana wants us to pay up for her ambulance ride, with their excuses being 1) the company operating the ambulance was "out of their network" (?!) and 2) her primary care doctor (who wasn't available!) had to approve or endorse the decision to transport her by ambulance.
No matter that Medicare should be covering this transportation, because the circumstances fit the Medicare rules and requirements on the matter.
We're looking at a bill in excess of $500, and paying it would hurt us. Dad's trying to challenge the charge, but the Humana lawyers are giving him the runaround.
Meanwhile, Humana's marketing division is still sending Mum junk mail asking her to expand her coverage to include dental care and other specialty services. What stupidity!
When my Mom had to choose a Medicare health plan, she picked Cariten because she didn't want to belong to Humana as she saw Humana being nothing but trouble. Soon after, Humana took over Cariten's business in Tennessee and it has proved to be just as troublesome as she imagined.
When she went through her terminal health emergency she was at a specialty clinic (covered by Humana) that had been prescribed by her surgeon (covered by Humana) who in turn had been referred by her Humana primary care doctor. The doctor in charge of the clinic determined that Mum's condition was so critical that either he or his staff arranged an ambulance to take her to the nearest hospital (also covered by Humana). Neither Dad, nor I, had anything to do with this choice.
Now Humana wants us to pay up for her ambulance ride, with their excuses being 1) the company operating the ambulance was "out of their network" (?!) and 2) her primary care doctor (who wasn't available!) had to approve or endorse the decision to transport her by ambulance.
No matter that Medicare should be covering this transportation, because the circumstances fit the Medicare rules and requirements on the matter.
We're looking at a bill in excess of $500, and paying it would hurt us. Dad's trying to challenge the charge, but the Humana lawyers are giving him the runaround.
Meanwhile, Humana's marketing division is still sending Mum junk mail asking her to expand her coverage to include dental care and other specialty services. What stupidity!
Amazon Wishlist Updating...
Nov. 19th, 2011 01:18 amThis week: All the 1/200 HBM WW2 airplane miniatures that I could either find on my list, or failing that, proxy.
I don't know if HBM is even still in business; their website hasn't been updated since 2007 and the e-mail I sent the webmaster bounced. I sent him a snail mail postcard on Monday, so I suppose either I'll hear from him or I won't.
Meanwhile, one of the main stores that sells Wings of War around here, HobbyTown USA, is clearing out their Nexus-boxed stuff for 50% off or better. And here I am with no cash to spend. Granted their selection was down to Vals and Dewoitines (which I have no prejudice against as such, but...).
I don't know if HBM is even still in business; their website hasn't been updated since 2007 and the e-mail I sent the webmaster bounced. I sent him a snail mail postcard on Monday, so I suppose either I'll hear from him or I won't.
Meanwhile, one of the main stores that sells Wings of War around here, HobbyTown USA, is clearing out their Nexus-boxed stuff for 50% off or better. And here I am with no cash to spend. Granted their selection was down to Vals and Dewoitines (which I have no prejudice against as such, but...).
Dull Thuds And Interesting Crises
Sep. 16th, 2011 12:53 amThe Dull Thud of Autumn came; dreary, misty, overcast skies and a turn to chilly air.
Our Mail carrier's SUV had a flat tire when she came to our driveway, so she spent a couple hours in our hospitality while Dad removed the flat tire and I helped him retrieve and mount the spare on the hub. The Mail carrier told us that she had two flats this week, and was thinking that maybe Fate was trying to tell her to find something else to do. She's been a good Mail carrier, and we'll miss her if she decides to retire, but I wouldn't blame her if she does.
Our Mail carrier's SUV had a flat tire when she came to our driveway, so she spent a couple hours in our hospitality while Dad removed the flat tire and I helped him retrieve and mount the spare on the hub. The Mail carrier told us that she had two flats this week, and was thinking that maybe Fate was trying to tell her to find something else to do. She's been a good Mail carrier, and we'll miss her if she decides to retire, but I wouldn't blame her if she does.
Viewer Mail
Oct. 30th, 2010 03:26 pmQ: Did your Mom have a nice birthday?
A: She had a very nice birthday. And you know a holiday that involves gift-giving isn't over until all the gifts have been opened and enjoyed...so it's still ongoing for her. Today my sister and brother-in-law visited and treated her to a lunch of exotic foods guaranteed to help her through her health issues. Sis also gave Mum three new shirts.
A family/church friend gave Mum a Key Lime Pie for her dessert tonight, which excused me to finish off Mum's birthday cake. Oh, the duties I have in this family.
A: She had a very nice birthday. And you know a holiday that involves gift-giving isn't over until all the gifts have been opened and enjoyed...so it's still ongoing for her. Today my sister and brother-in-law visited and treated her to a lunch of exotic foods guaranteed to help her through her health issues. Sis also gave Mum three new shirts.
A family/church friend gave Mum a Key Lime Pie for her dessert tonight, which excused me to finish off Mum's birthday cake. Oh, the duties I have in this family.
Rage Against The (SPAM) Machine
Aug. 14th, 2010 12:43 amThe trojan spammer who has somehow hacked into my mail account struck again this week. I'm still trying to find ways to undo the damage.
In the meantime, I threw a new signature on my account. I repeat my "Dadah Means DEATH" line from my User Info here and go on to say that I don't approve of on-line medicine commerce. Messages that come from me with a sales pitch should be pitched.
I hope this irritates the spammer and he decides to move on to greener pastures.
But I want to counter-attack him more directly. Wish I knew how.
In the meantime, I threw a new signature on my account. I repeat my "Dadah Means DEATH" line from my User Info here and go on to say that I don't approve of on-line medicine commerce. Messages that come from me with a sales pitch should be pitched.
I hope this irritates the spammer and he decides to move on to greener pastures.
But I want to counter-attack him more directly. Wish I knew how.
Randomnity
Feb. 8th, 2010 01:17 am*) On the Super Bowl--for the first time ever I saw Peyton Manning's dark side. At a few times when he was on the sidelines watching his team try to hold the Saints, the looks on his face reminded me of Tony Perkins in Psycho and Malcolm McDowell in A Clockwork Orange. For all his "nice guy" image it wouldn't surprise me if somebody cast him as a villain in a horror movie after his football career is over.
Meanwhile, nobody can say the Saints didn't earn their victory. Yes, they DID have "something to prove"...and now we'll have to get used to them being called "defending NFL champions".
I didn't watch the Who's halftime show or more than a few commercials. I get my sister's point about the Denny's commercial with the screaming chickens. I can't remember the last time I ate at a Denny's anyway.
*) I'm starting a Google account. I used to have one, but then I shuffled it to Mum for reasons that aren't worth explaining.
*) The weather is typical February lousy. Tonight is cold...not enough to freeze the water pipes, but enough to make us miserable. I've been hitting the coffee and cocoa very hard but wish I didn't have to.
*) I'm waiting for three things in the coming mail: a package of scale model parts to review; a check from the State of Tennessee to pay me for three days of jury duty; a response from the IRS to my return. Which one would you think I'd get first?
Meanwhile, nobody can say the Saints didn't earn their victory. Yes, they DID have "something to prove"...and now we'll have to get used to them being called "defending NFL champions".
I didn't watch the Who's halftime show or more than a few commercials. I get my sister's point about the Denny's commercial with the screaming chickens. I can't remember the last time I ate at a Denny's anyway.
*) I'm starting a Google account. I used to have one, but then I shuffled it to Mum for reasons that aren't worth explaining.
*) The weather is typical February lousy. Tonight is cold...not enough to freeze the water pipes, but enough to make us miserable. I've been hitting the coffee and cocoa very hard but wish I didn't have to.
*) I'm waiting for three things in the coming mail: a package of scale model parts to review; a check from the State of Tennessee to pay me for three days of jury duty; a response from the IRS to my return. Which one would you think I'd get first?
( Plenty Of TMI HERE. )
Things will not be easier for us, but the season is looking less gloomy than it did yesterday. We still have one heck of a Grinch to fight and tame, but now it looks like we can do it.
Things will not be easier for us, but the season is looking less gloomy than it did yesterday. We still have one heck of a Grinch to fight and tame, but now it looks like we can do it.
Useless Fact
Sep. 18th, 2009 01:24 pmThe United States, arranged by Zip Code.
Region 0 -- Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, New Jersey.
Region 1 -- New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware.
Region 2 -- District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina.
Region 3 -- Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi.
Region 4 -- Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan.
Region 5 -- Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana.
Region 6 -- Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska.
Region 7 -- Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas.
Region 8 -- Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada.
Region 9 -- California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, Alaska.
Region 0 -- Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, New Jersey.
Region 1 -- New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware.
Region 2 -- District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina.
Region 3 -- Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi.
Region 4 -- Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan.
Region 5 -- Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana.
Region 6 -- Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska.
Region 7 -- Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas.
Region 8 -- Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada.
Region 9 -- California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, Alaska.
It Looked Fishy. Guess What?--It Is!
Jul. 30th, 2009 03:23 pmHey.
Dad got an envelope in the mail from one "Sweepstakes Clearinghouse" which had a bunch of official-looking check-like documents and such in it. Even before opening it, I had my doubts about it being kosher. Well, it turns out the company is a dubious mail-order business out of Texas. They make you think you won something in order to make you want to buy it, and often (according to consumer complaint sites around the Internet--and real State government sources!) they fail to deliver what was promised. This is no way for a legitimate business to operate.
FP
Dad got an envelope in the mail from one "Sweepstakes Clearinghouse" which had a bunch of official-looking check-like documents and such in it. Even before opening it, I had my doubts about it being kosher. Well, it turns out the company is a dubious mail-order business out of Texas. They make you think you won something in order to make you want to buy it, and often (according to consumer complaint sites around the Internet--and real State government sources!) they fail to deliver what was promised. This is no way for a legitimate business to operate.
FP
Hint For Tochiro
Jul. 2nd, 2009 07:24 pm
My very crude, five-minute rendering of the solution I've seen done by other model builders as to the problem of packing a (mostly) finished model for shipping.
The Apache shown was taken from the instruction sheet for the Monogram Snap-Tite kit. Now, the idea is that rather than having it sit in the box on its landing gear, it is instead held above the floor of the box by cardboard U-shaped supports, and padding of styrofoam or foam rubber is set between the supports and the model itself. Further foam padding is set in places where damage is possible, such as the underwing missiles, the nose gun and sensors, the rotor heads and so on. Another support could be put around the rudder to keep the model from shifting on its side in the box. Ribbon is used to hold the model down on the supports.
I didn't remove the tail rotor assembly from the picture; if it were my job to pack I'd set the assembly in a little envelope and tape the envelope to the floor of the box. The main rotors and their hub could be likewise segregated and the subpack taped to a wall or the roof of the box.
Hope this helps!
One Funky Ninja Move...
Mar. 1st, 2008 01:04 am( ...Deserves Another. )
Sent off my application and resumé to my brother this afternoon.
Today was dreary. It's still foggy now as well. Granted, this is what I should expect from the February/March cusp.
FP
Sent off my application and resumé to my brother this afternoon.
Today was dreary. It's still foggy now as well. Granted, this is what I should expect from the February/March cusp.
FP