Much like Logan, I have a new Whip

Last night I purchased a Mazda CX-7. As soon as I have pictures, I will post them, but that probably will not be until this weekend. Here is a link to my car. I am sad though, I had to trade in Debbie. Here is the link.
http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/displayPage.action?pageParameter=modelsSpecs&vehicleCode=CX7

The car is true metallic silver, with black interior, AWD and the preferred equipment package.

Might just be the funniest thing ever!

http://www.devilducky.com/media/58827/

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N_GGERS

Got a new whip....do they say that anymore...Whip?

2006 F250 Diesel and yes Jae, I do have the train horn!

Planet Earth

Did anyone else watch this show in HD? Cause it is badass!!

bball opinions

So now that we've made it to the final four and everyone has had a chance to see each of the 4 contestants play, what does everyone think?

more pics

Bahamas pics

Nick told me he wanted more pictures of guys with their shirts off.
Here are some pics of fish and other stuff from Bimini.

Fully domesticated farm animals

It has been a long and arduous process, comprised of over 5 months of active searching, terabytes of MLS listings, probably near 40 homes walked through, and 3 offers but we finally have moved onto the second phase of the home ownership process.

We are currently waiting for a counter-offer which will serve only to increase our earnest money (money that eventually goes towards your down payment but is given to the sellers' agent before entering escrow and can be forfeited if you back out of the deal). Once received, we will accept the counter offer and enter into escrow on Monday on 4146 E Wading Pond Drive. The next step is a 10 day inspection period. We will wait until after the inspection to do the real celebrating but this is definitely a big step in the right direction.

For those of you who are curious, here is a link to the MLS listing.

We'll try to keep everyone posted on the goings-on as best we can.

-J & J

Happy Patty's Day!

Happy Patty's Day everyone!

May those who love us, love us.
And may those who don't love us,
May God turn their hearts.
And if He cannot turn their hearts,
May He turn their ankles,
So we may know them by their limping.

Before you drink gallons of Guinness, be sure to start a nice base with plenty of corned beef and cabbage. This is the one day of the year that I forget my Italian heritage and celebrate my Irish side. What an awesome holiday.

Asimo, more like awesome-o

Congrats FSU

On missing out on the tourney once again. There's something to be said for that kind of consistency. Just kidding, that really sucks. I guess you'll have no choice but to cheer for that other florida team.

Three cheers for March! Hip hip... Hip hip.... Hip hip....

300

Just got back from seeing the movie "300" and I gotta say...UN-FUCKIN-BELIEVABLE!!!! You guys have to go see it. One of the best movies I have ever seen.

Pet Diaries....

Got this email from Kel, it had me laughing all day long......

"Excerpts from a Dog's Diary"
8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
12:00pm - Lunch! My favorite thing!
1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 pm - Milk bones! My favorite thing!
7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!
11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!


"Excerpts from a Cat's Diary"
Day 983 of my captivity. My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.

Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a "good little hunter" I am. Bastards! There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of "allergies." I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage.

Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs. I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded. The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicate with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe. For now...

Stupid Customer Support

So I spent over 1.5 hours online today chatting w/ customer "support" for turbotax trying to get a discount applied prior to checking out... The end result is that I was not helped at all.

Submitted for your approval (actually just to vent) is my conversation:

Vijaya K: Hi, my name is Vijaya K. How may I help you?
Jae: I am a USAA member and can get a 20% discount through USAA. See the following website: http://turbotax.intuit.com/microsite/home.jhtml?priorityCode=3468339893&requestId=&cid=all_usaa&_requestid=20516

I started my tax return through the regular turbotax website before knowing about the discount. How can I get the discount now that I am ready to pay?
Vijaya K: If I have understood you correctly, you want to pay the discount amount for the turbotax. Am I right and how are you doing today ?
Jae: Yes that's correct. I will be doing better once you help me out.
Vijaya K: I request you to pay for the product and get back to us we will process you the refund for the 20% discount.
Jae: I want you to apply the discount before I pay.
Vijaya K: I am really sorry to say that it is not possible. I request you to pay for the product and get back to us we will process you the refund for the 20% discount.
Jae: Who do I contact regarding the refund?
Vijaya K: Is there anything else I can help you with today?
Jae: You didn't answer my question. Who do I contact regarding the refund?
Vijaya K: you can call us through chat or through phone. I have answered this before.
Jae: I think that I am going to pay, and then never get a refund. Your answer is unacceptable.
Vijaya K: I can surely say that you will get your 20% discount.
Jae: The discount amounts to larger than the 20%. The price listed in the website I gave you was $11.95 for Turbo tax basic, and $20.75 for the state. The price I am seeing when I go to pay is $14.95 and $29.95 for the state. If you add it up it is more than 20%.
Jae: It is more complicated than me simply calling back and asking for a refund. Why can't you flag my account as being deserving of the discount so it will be applied when I go to pay?
Jae: If you are not allowed to do this, I want to be transfered to someone who can.
Vijaya K: I am really sorry say that no one will be able to provide the promo code for the 20% discount. I request you to pay for the product and get back to us we will process you the refund for the 20% discount.
Jae: I find it hard to believe there is nobody that can help me, my problem is not that difficult. It will probably take me hours and hours after-the-fact if I try to get a refund. I want to be transfered to someone with more permissions.
Vijaya K: I am really sorry say that no one will be able to provide the promo code for the 20% discount. I request you to pay for the product and get back to us we will process you the refund for the 20% discount.
Jae: Now you are just copying and pasting your previous responses. Can you transfer me?
Vijaya K: I am really sorry to say that you have to pay for the product first And call us back to get the refund for the discount amount this is how it works for all.
Jae: That is not the intended way for your user to get the discount. If I would have entered my information through the link in my USAA account, the discount would be applied prior to checking out. The problem is because I entered my information through the typical Turbotax.com website.
Jae: I need to talk with someone else to at least get the same answer from another person. Let me talk with your supervisor.
Vijaya K: Could you please tell mew that how much it is asking you to pay.
Jae: It wants me to pay $14.95 + $29.95 + $29.95.
Jae: It should be $11.95 + $20.75 + $20.75.
Vijaya K: I am really sorry to say that you have to pay for the product first And call us back to get the refund for the discount amount this is how it works for all.
Jae: Let me talk with your supervisor to get their response.
Vijaya K: our spper visor will say the same response.
Jae: I can't take your word for what someone else will say. Let me speak with him/her.
Vijaya K: this is the promo code 99RHPF3757FN

Vijaya K: Is there anything else I can help you with today?
Jae: That code did not work, it said it has expired.
Vijaya K: I request you to try this promo code 4LA3XYREAVUW
Jae: That one has also expired.
Vijaya K: I am really sorry to inform you that you have to pay for the product first And call us back to get the refund for the discount amount this is how it works for all.
Jae: Since you have been helping me, can I have your direct line so that I can call you directly to proceed with my refund after I pay?
Vijaya K: Is there anything else I can help you with today?
Jae: Since you have been helping me, can I have your direct line so that I can call you directly to proceed with my refund after I pay?
Vijaya K: I request you to make a call to this number---> 1-888-777-3066
Jae: What number is that?
Vijaya K: that is turbotax sales and service.
Jae: Ok, do you have something that I can use to refer to you personally when I call back? Like an employee number?
Vijaya K: we have a record that say USAA customer will get 20% discount on the federal and the state.
Jae: Do you have a promotion code for that?
Vijaya K: no. we dont provide the promo code.
Jae: So we're back to the refund then. I would like your employee number so that I can refer to who helped me when I call back and ask for a refund.
Vijaya K: I will e- mail you the reference number of this chat.
Jae: Can you paste it in the chat in case the email doesn't go through?
Vijaya K: I will be able to see the reference number once you disconnect the Chat.

I wish I could fly over to India and kick this person's ass. They only have a few billion people right, how hard could they be to find? The worst part which is not conveyed here is the incredibly long delays that I had to endure between responses. It was like they were typing with their f-in toes. I fucking hate outsourcing.

Grrr,
J

NCAA TOURNY

Come Sunday I will be creating a group on ESPN. I hope everybody engages in there competitive spirit and submits at least one pick. I feel like I am in flow this year and am ready to submit a bracket ohhhh i dont know in the 99.9th percentile. And by that of course I mean dead last. Lets make a pact. UF not root for but lets say would not mind seeing FSU to get off the bubble and make the dance and FSU will do the same for UF to get a #1 seed. Hey if we make the tourny maybe you will be able to get a win against us this year. Never Know. Bwahaha.

I will post the name of the group as soon as I can on this post. And when that happens spread the word for you only have a couple of days to fill out the bracket.

"chance favors the prepared mind"

Nick D