Do they forget?

I work in a cubicle farm. If you too work in one, you know what I'm talking about. If you're unsure then you need to watch the movie Office Space... that's a cubicle farm (and a pretty darn funny movie!)

So only people who are Managers and above have the privilage of having an office - with a door that shuts. Now that's the key to this particular story - a door that shuts/

I think that people who have an office think that there is an imaginary force field that blocks any and all sound that comes from their office... in particular the phone.

Is it a requirement of having an office to answer and take calls with the speaker phone? Are you that busy that you can't hold on to the phone while you talk? If you are too busy then get off the phone. If you find it a requirement to be on the speaker phone - then shut the door!

I guess this one should go under the pet peeve section. :-) Oh and not that this didn't just recently happen (okay that was sarcastic)

~ Wolf Lover Girl

It's a dollar!

Remember my bill I received for the toll booth for $1.20?

I never received a reply to the email I sent them... go figure!

Well I received another bill because evidently I didn't pay it in time so they charged me a $1 late fee. They've cashed my check for the small $1.20, now they want another $1?

I tried the phone number they had on the bill to try and dispute this and she mentioned that I'd have to pay the $1. So I'm saying, "sooo... I have to write another check for one dollar?" At which time she said I could pay over the phone.

I tell you, I'll never go through that toll again! I even thought of that when I was taking Mr. M to the airport.

Idiots in the office!

My friend, the Computer Diva, has linked from her blog this interesting website "Heard in the Office". (I've now added it to mine as well). The site is really funny as it lists conversations that people have submitted that they have heard from their office.

Well we've recently had an email go out that was just funny as hell. The Computer Diva did submit it but I don't think it went through... But it's available here for your viewing pleasure. :-)

Let me set it up... Someone at the top of our food chain sent a message to the whole floor. Then the agent from the floor replied... but it gets better, this person didn't do the "reply all" function that you have in email... she actually went in and addressed the email to everyone who received it. What a dumb*ss! Here you go...

Original email from top of food chain titled - Spraying Perfume:
Please remember to be considerate of your fellow team members by not wearing excessive perfume or cologne. Some individuals are severely allergic to perfume and cologne.

Additional message sent from agent:
If People aren't FARTING EVERYWHERE You wouldn't have to SPRAY anything ...think about that! Please let's get up and go to the bathroom if it's that bad ...PLEASE.

My cat is funny!

My cats like to drink out of the faucet, especially Poo. As soon as I turn on the water she throws her paw in there to grab the water and bring it back to her mouth. You know, kind of like when you watched an old cowboy movie and the Indian would use their hand to drink out of the river?

She'll do this for a while, sometimes not even bringing it to her mouth just playing in the water. After a while she realizes she's not getting much water doing this and just sticks her head down in the water.

Then she'll finally tire of this and just drink out of the glasses we provide for the cats. She makes me laugh everytime she does this!

~ Wolf Lover Girl

Dog Training - Week 2

Yesterday was the second class for M&M. She was better behaved than the 1st week, I think because we learned how to control her a bit more with treats. And she's pretty much done shedding so that was nice as well.

This week we learned to "sit" and to walk on the leash. Tomorrow I'll practice with her on the sitting and then I'll try and muster up the courage to walk her by myself. Mr. M is out of town, again, and so this might be a small challenge.

We did find out that we were putting her dog leash thing on wrong. I think she'll feel much better and react a bit better with it on right.

And one of the older couples in there gave us a great suggestion on how to keep her from digging under the fence to get out. Cayenne Pepper! They said to make it to a tea like substance, so it's not soo strong, and then spray it on the fence. I guess it doesn't hurt to try it.

The trainer also mentioned creating a separate digging area just for M&M out of a kiddie pool and different type of dirt than what we have in the yard. I had actually read about creating a separate digging area but I don't recall them saying to use a different type of dirt than what we have. Although it really makes sense, you don't want to use the same dirt so she doesn't think the whole yard is for her to dig in!

~ Wolf Lover Girl

I'm a Bad Mother!

I was outside playing ball with M&M. I left the back door open just a little so the cats could come out if they wanted. (they can be outside while the dog is only if they are attended). So we're playing and I'm ready to come inside. I see Poo by the door so I scoot her on in. CGirl isn't much of an outdoor girl so I figure she's already in.

I go chat with Mr. M and then go to the living room to watch tv. Then I hear M&M barking and carrying on. At first I figure she's barking at the dog behind us but I realize it's closer to the house. I knew immediatly what it was. I run to the door and fling it open to let poor CGirl in.

I felt sooooo bad!! I'm comforting her wet little body (because of course M&M had her in her mouth a few times I'm sure). Finally I get her to kind of calm down and finally purr as she's our purr machine and that's when I know she's okay.

Man, I'm such a bad mom.

~ Wolf Lover Girl

Happy Birthday

Oh and Happy Birthday to you know who... I hope it's a good one!