My new vehicle??

"I HAVE A 1979 FORD E 150 FOR TRADE IT HAS A STRAIGHT SIX IN IT THAT RUNS MINT NO PROBLEMS AND TRANNY IS FINE ALSO I JUST DID ALL BODY WORK TO IT AND PAINTED IT IT IS A AUTOMATIC ALSO HAS NEW CARB IN IT AND IT HAS ALL SHAGG CARPET IN THE INSIDE CEILING WALLS AND FLOOR ALSO HAS BED AND RECLINER IN IT JUST WANNA SEE WHAT I CAN GET FOR TRADE LET ME KNOW WOULD LIKE TRUCK OR OLD SCHOOL MUSCLE CAR"

See everytime I think that living in Mass stinks and other states have it better, I come across something like this. Dudes down south are too busy replicating the General Lee. No way they are pimping out vans that would make Mr. T shed a tear of nostalgia. I know this strays from my affinity for Camaros and El Caminos but dam this van is sweet. I wonder if he wants the Burt Reynolds Altima as a swap? or my birthday is coming. Either way for $1300 its a steal even if it sits in my driveway on blocks. Please people, someone buy this before I do.

It should be a bumpy ride . . .

Say it ain't so!! Oh it be so. After spending years punishing my liver with no vacation for the little fella, I have decided to give him a break. 30 days of alcohol free living is on the horizon but it won't be easy. To make matters worse (or better) I am also quitting caffeine so bye bye Grande Iced Coffees and Diet Cokes.





Why now? It isn't the money, although my wallet will definitely be heavier. It isn't the weight, but it won't hurt to lose a few more lbs. Mostly because I am tired of waking up on a Sunday morning on the dining room floor looking like this:









I know moderation is the key but moderation and I do not seem to like each other very much.

Channeling my inner "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan

HOOOOOOOO!!!!!

-note the free wine rack in corner

Are you brainwashed by "The Network"??

If you are friends with me then I am going to say definitely. Verizon Wireless . . . everyone I know has them. They are also by far (along with AT&T) the MOST expensive wireless provider. So why do you use them? The answer I always get is "free calling/texting to other IN customers". Sounds great and all but how much to you really talk and text?

The cheapest "regular" plan for VZW is 39.99, add 10.00 and you have 450 anytime min 1000 texts to other carriers and unlimited talk and text to Verizon customers. With fees you are looking at $55/mo for 2 years. Woof!!

Just to show you there are cheaper options out there please think of no contract options, some even use the same super-amazing "network"!!

PagePlus (Talk n Text, but other options available)
Pros
-1500 min & 1500 texts (in and out) per month for 39.95 (no additional taxes/fees)
-Uses Verizon's "Network"
-You can use your Verizon phone! (no smartphones)
Cons
-extra for MMS (picture messages)


StraightTalk (from Tracfone)
Pros
-two choices: unlimited calls/text for $45/mo or 1000 min/1000 text for $30/mo
-uses Verizon's "Network"
Cons
-limited phone selection = 3 right now

Boost Mobile (Monthly Unlimited)
Pros
-unlimited talk, text, direct connect and internet for $50/month
-Can use any nextel phone in addition to Boost offerings
-Counts as unlimited mobile to mobile for any Sprint or Nextel customers calling you
Cons
-Nextel network (slow internet, sometimes slow texts)

These are just three of the main new prepaid options that are meant to compete with the old system of 2 year contracts. There are many more options. Heck, even Verizon's own prepaid offering INpulse is a good choice if you only speak to IN customers. As with all prepaid offerings, you must keep adding to your account every 60, 60 or 120 days (depending on provider) but these are great and cheaper alternatives if you do not care about having the newest and coolest phones.

If you have any other questions, my wealth of info on this topic is vast to say the least!

Where are the updates???

I know all of you . . . actually the only person I know checking this site is Mr. B, are wondering why I never update it. There is a simple reason, I am a procrastinator. I always was, I try not to be but i can never get anything done unless it is the last minute. I wrote my senior research paper the day before it was due and it was supposed to take all semester. Thus is my burden.

But to get to the point. Are you faithful readers reading this for the house updates or just to hear me yap? or both? I have a poll here for you to vote. If you would prefer updates no matter the topic (warning: lot of mobile phones, movies and cheapo shopping) and house stuff when i get around to it. Or just stick to the house updates (be prepared for long stretches of inactivity).

I would be shocked if I got more than one vote (that is you Mr. B! haha)