Yep. I got a response and it's apparent that they fear my deductive skills and are just hoping that I go away. They don't want to admit that you really can just throw it in at the beginning.
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Customer - 11/27/2006 11:25 AM
Hi! I'm wondering something. I've always been under the impression that, when using detergent and softener both, you're supposed to use that ball widget sothat the softener gets out during the final rinse cycle, BUT...Now that, for example, Tide, is sold with the Downy mixed in, do I now not needto use the ball? I mean, not that I haven't been doing it already (shhh), butsince the manufacturer (i.e. you) has now decided that the softener can be mixedwith the laundry detergent and get decent results, am I off the rinse cyclehook?You know, just wondering where I stand.
Meredith
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Tuesday, November 28, 2006
A bathroom question...
Maybe more of a comment.
Here at HCY, the main ladies' room that I use has 8 stalls (I'm not exactly sure which). This morning, I stopped by Stall #4.
There's no one else in the bathroom. Just me.
A woman came in whilst I was in there and took Stall 3! *And she wasn't just stopping by, either!!
I just think that's weird. I mean, I know guys are really oogly about pole position ettiquette in their bathroom, but I generally don't think much about it in the ladies' room.
However, to sidle up next to me in an large and empty bathroom?
Weird.
Here at HCY, the main ladies' room that I use has 8 stalls (I'm not exactly sure which). This morning, I stopped by Stall #4.
There's no one else in the bathroom. Just me.
A woman came in whilst I was in there and took Stall 3! *And she wasn't just stopping by, either!!
I just think that's weird. I mean, I know guys are really oogly about pole position ettiquette in their bathroom, but I generally don't think much about it in the ladies' room.
However, to sidle up next to me in an large and empty bathroom?
Weird.
Monday, November 27, 2006
Avoiding jet lag.
In answering a myspace survery, it asked if I had ever been awake 48 hours.
I have not (that I recall), but I've been awake 40 hours. It was when I flew to Switzerland to visit my sister in May 1999. I left Chicago in the early evening hours (6pm?) and arrived in Switzerland around 11 am (4am CDT?).
I really though I was going to die from tired, but Meg wouldn't let me sleep. She dragged me around Geneve and also the little town she lived in (can't remember the name right now), on the train and off the train, over hill and dale, sightseeing, avoiding squishing the snails that inhabit the Swiss sidewalks like acorns.
There's a picture of me at about 36 hours. It's dreadful. I'll post it if I can find it.
Finally, we ate Swiss fondue for dinner and she let me go to sleep. I slept 12 hours, woke up in the morning and never though about jet lag a single minute more my whole trip.
So, apparently (and as trip advisors concur) the trick is to get yourself on the local schedule as soon as possible. Don't take a nap, no matter how wretched you look in your first-day, haven't-showered, vacation pictures.
Because, ahhh, there's nothing like having your picture taken on a lovely Swiss town hill with sailboats out on the lake...looking like hell...
I have not (that I recall), but I've been awake 40 hours. It was when I flew to Switzerland to visit my sister in May 1999. I left Chicago in the early evening hours (6pm?) and arrived in Switzerland around 11 am (4am CDT?).
I really though I was going to die from tired, but Meg wouldn't let me sleep. She dragged me around Geneve and also the little town she lived in (can't remember the name right now), on the train and off the train, over hill and dale, sightseeing, avoiding squishing the snails that inhabit the Swiss sidewalks like acorns.
There's a picture of me at about 36 hours. It's dreadful. I'll post it if I can find it.
Finally, we ate Swiss fondue for dinner and she let me go to sleep. I slept 12 hours, woke up in the morning and never though about jet lag a single minute more my whole trip.
So, apparently (and as trip advisors concur) the trick is to get yourself on the local schedule as soon as possible. Don't take a nap, no matter how wretched you look in your first-day, haven't-showered, vacation pictures.
Because, ahhh, there's nothing like having your picture taken on a lovely Swiss town hill with sailboats out on the lake...looking like hell...
Okay, so I emailed Downy.
Here is the email I sent them. My confirmation number is: 061127-001643. I'm eagerly awaiting an answer...
Hi! I'm wondering something. I've always been under the impression that, when using detergent and softener both, you're supposed to use that ball widget so that the softener gets out during the final rinse cycle, BUT...
Now that, for example, Tide, is sold with the Downy mixed in, do I now not need to use the ball? I mean, not that I haven't been doing it already (shhh), but since the manufacturer (i.e. you) has now decided that the softener can be mixed with the laundry detergent and get decent results, am I off the rinse cycle hook?
You know, just wondering where I stand.
My Real First Name
Hi! I'm wondering something. I've always been under the impression that, when using detergent and softener both, you're supposed to use that ball widget so that the softener gets out during the final rinse cycle, BUT...
Now that, for example, Tide, is sold with the Downy mixed in, do I now not need to use the ball? I mean, not that I haven't been doing it already (shhh), but since the manufacturer (i.e. you) has now decided that the softener can be mixed with the laundry detergent and get decent results, am I off the rinse cycle hook?
You know, just wondering where I stand.
My Real First Name
Wanna know what I wanna know?
Why is it that when using detergent and softener separately, you're supposed to use that ball so the softener gets out during the final rinse cycle, BUT...
They now sell, say, Tide, with the Downy mixed in. So now do I not need the ball? Since the manufacturers have now decided that they can mix the soap and softener and still get good results, does that mean I can now add mine together (which I do anyway) and skip the ball thing entirely?
Hmmm. I'd like to know. Maybe I'll email Tide.
They now sell, say, Tide, with the Downy mixed in. So now do I not need the ball? Since the manufacturers have now decided that they can mix the soap and softener and still get good results, does that mean I can now add mine together (which I do anyway) and skip the ball thing entirely?
Hmmm. I'd like to know. Maybe I'll email Tide.
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Google fun, Part 54
My Real First Name has...
...arrived!
...managed to pinpoint exactly what it is about both Web 2.0 and Library 2.0 that annoy me so thoroughly
...over thirty years experience as president of the school
...more than 100 years of experience educating women to excel
...looked generously and hard at our common human world
...played a significant role in educational leadership
...a bad case of late-flight syndrome
...pictures
My Real First Name wants...
...it bad
...to know
...to be free
...arrived!
...managed to pinpoint exactly what it is about both Web 2.0 and Library 2.0 that annoy me so thoroughly
...over thirty years experience as president of the school
...more than 100 years of experience educating women to excel
...looked generously and hard at our common human world
...played a significant role in educational leadership
...a bad case of late-flight syndrome
...pictures
My Real First Name wants...
...it bad
...to know
...to be free
Friday, November 17, 2006
Big news on the China front!
In the mail yesterday, we received our foster license from DCFS! That means that we could officially be foster parents!
We still have to do the guardianship form and other stuff, but it's progress!
We still have to do the guardianship form and other stuff, but it's progress!
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
How to play Broom with your dog.
First, it helps to have a high-strung dog. It's not absolutely necessary, but it really makes for a funner time for all. You know, like going to a haunted house with someone who screams a lot? It's just better.
So, the next time your dog is bugging you to death, catch her eye and slowly walk to the closet where you keep your broom (you must have a broom to play this game, as playing _____ with your dog is not as much fun. A small table or stool can be substituted [as if you were a lion trainer], but, really, I recommend the broom. The first time or 2, she might not really get it, but she'll come around.
Like with little kids, it also helps to pretend to be a monster or some other scary thing. You know in horror movies how it's scarier when the creepy thing moves slowly or unnaturally? Like that.
At this point, your dog will either will have gone to sleep, will be interested in what you're doing, or will have continued to bug whomever is still sitting down. If your dog chooses options A or C, then, I'm sorry to say, you do not have a Broomdog.
But, for those of you with Broomdogs, slowly open the door to the broom closet, get the broom out and (as long as the dog is looking) peek it around the corner. In my house, this results in either fake growling or a playbow*, then a bunch of crazy racing around the living room like someone set her on fire.
Next, start walking across the kitchen back to the living room. Now, don't forget to be all creepy-like and do make sure to tap or zhuzh the broom on the floor as you go.
Once you get over by the dog, suddenly rush towards her with the broom, as if it were going to eat her. She'll probably race around trying to "get away".
At this point you can stop acting creepy and just chase her around. I like to press the broom to her tail and see how many times Ii can get her to race around in a really small circle. Also fun: trying to smash her feet with the bristles as she runs and using the evil broom to trap her in a corner.
After 5-10 minutes of Broom, your pup will probably lie down and sleep.
And that's all were looking for, really.
*http://mypetjawa.mu.nu/archives/106089.php
So, the next time your dog is bugging you to death, catch her eye and slowly walk to the closet where you keep your broom (you must have a broom to play this game, as playing _____ with your dog is not as much fun. A small table or stool can be substituted [as if you were a lion trainer], but, really, I recommend the broom. The first time or 2, she might not really get it, but she'll come around.
Like with little kids, it also helps to pretend to be a monster or some other scary thing. You know in horror movies how it's scarier when the creepy thing moves slowly or unnaturally? Like that.
At this point, your dog will either will have gone to sleep, will be interested in what you're doing, or will have continued to bug whomever is still sitting down. If your dog chooses options A or C, then, I'm sorry to say, you do not have a Broomdog.
But, for those of you with Broomdogs, slowly open the door to the broom closet, get the broom out and (as long as the dog is looking) peek it around the corner. In my house, this results in either fake growling or a playbow*, then a bunch of crazy racing around the living room like someone set her on fire.
Next, start walking across the kitchen back to the living room. Now, don't forget to be all creepy-like and do make sure to tap or zhuzh the broom on the floor as you go.
Once you get over by the dog, suddenly rush towards her with the broom, as if it were going to eat her. She'll probably race around trying to "get away".
At this point you can stop acting creepy and just chase her around. I like to press the broom to her tail and see how many times Ii can get her to race around in a really small circle. Also fun: trying to smash her feet with the bristles as she runs and using the evil broom to trap her in a corner.
After 5-10 minutes of Broom, your pup will probably lie down and sleep.
And that's all were looking for, really.
*http://mypetjawa.mu.nu/archives/106089.php
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
And another thing girls...
Target has a new (to me) line of lingerie called Gilligan and O'Malley or some such thing. Cute matching underwear! From Target!
So far, I love it!
So far, I love it!
For my female readership...
An Underwear Recommendation
Allow me to begin by saying I am not generally a V.S. shopper. It's expensive and, for me, the cute bras don't fit and the ones that fit aren't cute. It must be that a sense of style and cuteness is only present if you wear a B, but, that's another raving for another time.
The other day I was in Vernon Hills for lunch and I wandered in, you know, just to torture myself. The last time I was in VS, a friend of mine was extolling the virtues of a particular line of underthings called Body by Victoria. She was in love.
So, since I was already in there and the scent of Love Spell was starting to work its magic, I was forced to pick out a pair of this very special underwear. The sales girls were shocked that I didn't want more than one pair and even when I mentioned that I wasn't even sure that I liked it and so didn't really want to fill my drawers and empty my pockets with underwear that I may end up hating as I had so many times before, they still were shocked. I think the underwear has gone to their brains.
I hate to admit it, as I am a bargain shopper, but Body by Victoria is the best underwear I've ever put on in my whole life. I'm partial to the 91% something/9% something else kind (some are more cottonish, some are less, I like the less), but they' are so cute and comfortable! I can personally recommend the boy short, but they've got all styles and sizes.
At 3 for $30, they're not cheap, but then cheap underwear is, well, cheap.
Old Navy underwear? I love it, but I'm tired of sewing the trim back on, yeah?
Allow me to begin by saying I am not generally a V.S. shopper. It's expensive and, for me, the cute bras don't fit and the ones that fit aren't cute. It must be that a sense of style and cuteness is only present if you wear a B, but, that's another raving for another time.
The other day I was in Vernon Hills for lunch and I wandered in, you know, just to torture myself. The last time I was in VS, a friend of mine was extolling the virtues of a particular line of underthings called Body by Victoria. She was in love.
So, since I was already in there and the scent of Love Spell was starting to work its magic, I was forced to pick out a pair of this very special underwear. The sales girls were shocked that I didn't want more than one pair and even when I mentioned that I wasn't even sure that I liked it and so didn't really want to fill my drawers and empty my pockets with underwear that I may end up hating as I had so many times before, they still were shocked. I think the underwear has gone to their brains.
I hate to admit it, as I am a bargain shopper, but Body by Victoria is the best underwear I've ever put on in my whole life. I'm partial to the 91% something/9% something else kind (some are more cottonish, some are less, I like the less), but they' are so cute and comfortable! I can personally recommend the boy short, but they've got all styles and sizes.
At 3 for $30, they're not cheap, but then cheap underwear is, well, cheap.
Old Navy underwear? I love it, but I'm tired of sewing the trim back on, yeah?
Monday, November 13, 2006
Does anyone know whose earrings these are?
They were left at my house over Labor Day weekend. They're little roses :)
Saturday, November 11, 2006
The Princess Bride is on Bravo right now
Man I love this movie! ROUSes? I don't they exist.
--
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Friday, November 10, 2006
Did I ever mention how much I love surveys?
Phone surveys, email surveys, those About Me surveys, Gallup Poll.
I am a survey chick.
I am a survey chick.
Hey new readers!
Don't forget to save boxtops to get your secret decoder mouses!
*Mairzydoats just isn't the same without them
*Mairzydoats just isn't the same without them
And another thing...
In my email this morning, I got a notice that I had a comment* on my blog, which is unusual, to be sure, but not unwelcome.
When I checked it, it was a posting ostensibly from someone who runs an online legwear store (whose name I can no longer remember, b/c I accidentally deleted the email). I'm fine with that--if I could remember the name, I'd probably go look.
What's weird is that I'm wondering, do people search Google looking for people who are unhappy with their current leg coverings? How did she find me?
Mairzydoats is on Google, and since I like skirts--and it's winter--I probably do spend more time thinking about leg coverings than the average girl, but still....
I occasionally have random visitors, from what I can tell, and I always wonder how they get here.
Are they Googling psycho cats? Parking lot confrontations? Free tampons? I just don't know.
*What's weirder, is that my email showed the comment, but it doesn't show here on mairzydoats. Hmmmm...
When I checked it, it was a posting ostensibly from someone who runs an online legwear store (whose name I can no longer remember, b/c I accidentally deleted the email). I'm fine with that--if I could remember the name, I'd probably go look.
What's weird is that I'm wondering, do people search Google looking for people who are unhappy with their current leg coverings? How did she find me?
Mairzydoats is on Google, and since I like skirts--and it's winter--I probably do spend more time thinking about leg coverings than the average girl, but still....
I occasionally have random visitors, from what I can tell, and I always wonder how they get here.
Are they Googling psycho cats? Parking lot confrontations? Free tampons? I just don't know.
*What's weirder, is that my email showed the comment, but it doesn't show here on mairzydoats. Hmmmm...
For the first time in my whole life today,
I was called Mrs. Last Name by a child (shiver).
Sure, I've been called Mrs. Last Name by service folk of all varieties and Mrs. Last Initial jokingly by others DB knows, but this time it was different. It was by some who believed it.
A co-workers of mine has her kids here for a while today and when she introduced us, she called me Mrs. Last Name.
Creepy.
When I introduce myself to people here at work, I only use my first name. Kind of like Cher.
Or Liberace.
Sure, I've been called Mrs. Last Name by service folk of all varieties and Mrs. Last Initial jokingly by others DB knows, but this time it was different. It was by some who believed it.
A co-workers of mine has her kids here for a while today and when she introduced us, she called me Mrs. Last Name.
Creepy.
When I introduce myself to people here at work, I only use my first name. Kind of like Cher.
Or Liberace.
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
What is it with tights?
I've tried regulars and longs, ones that fit me (according to the package), ones that are techincally too small and too large, opaque and sheer, various colors. Everything except wool (which I think would be torture) and cable-knit (which I can't find).
None of them have truly worked so far. All I'm looking for is a pair of tights that:
1) Doesn't squeeze me so tightly around the waist that I end up looking like a balloon animal.
--I mean, yeah, I've got fat, I don't want to advertise it!
2) Doesn't roll down at the waist
-- There's nothing more alluring than watching a nicely dressed woman trying to pull up her stockings through her dress
3) Doesn't sag at the ankle
--Someday, if I am lucky to live so long, my ankles may sag on their own. No need to hasten the process, huh?
4) Has a crotch that goes all the way up to where it's supposed to be
--I don't even know what to say about this. AND--it's not just that the hose aren't long enough, because more often than not, the same pair that leaves the crotch dangling also has me tucking the waist band under my bra. So attractive.
My question is why-y can't tights be made in dress sizes? Or maybe 0-4, 6-10, 12-16. At least then one could have a reasonable assumption that they would fit.
Alas, I think I know the answer and I don't like it. Our mothers and grandmothers also knew the answer.
This is why God made girdles.
None of them have truly worked so far. All I'm looking for is a pair of tights that:
1) Doesn't squeeze me so tightly around the waist that I end up looking like a balloon animal.
--I mean, yeah, I've got fat, I don't want to advertise it!
2) Doesn't roll down at the waist
-- There's nothing more alluring than watching a nicely dressed woman trying to pull up her stockings through her dress
3) Doesn't sag at the ankle
--Someday, if I am lucky to live so long, my ankles may sag on their own. No need to hasten the process, huh?
4) Has a crotch that goes all the way up to where it's supposed to be
--I don't even know what to say about this. AND--it's not just that the hose aren't long enough, because more often than not, the same pair that leaves the crotch dangling also has me tucking the waist band under my bra. So attractive.
My question is why-y can't tights be made in dress sizes? Or maybe 0-4, 6-10, 12-16. At least then one could have a reasonable assumption that they would fit.
Alas, I think I know the answer and I don't like it. Our mothers and grandmothers also knew the answer.
This is why God made girdles.
Saturday, November 04, 2006
I might let New Phone sleep on the bed tonight.
I got my memory card (sent here from Singapore via eBay--I'm getting trusting here in my years) and a USB transfer widget today, and have spent a good part of my afternoon putting songs on my mp3 phone.
Honestly, it sounds fantastic! So, now I'll be ready to entertain myself while I'm waiting for stuff AND I'll be ready in case some spontaneous dancing breaks out!!!!!!!!!! Me miss dancing opportunity?
See, I would never do that. My dancing genes are a green belt.
Speaking of--we're going to Sundance (now located in Waukegan) tonight at 730 for anyone who wants to come. I'm wearing 1 of 2 spaghetti strap tops I've got, so just keep your eyes open for the girl who's freezing her *ss off. That will be me.
Honestly, it sounds fantastic! So, now I'll be ready to entertain myself while I'm waiting for stuff AND I'll be ready in case some spontaneous dancing breaks out!!!!!!!!!! Me miss dancing opportunity?
See, I would never do that. My dancing genes are a green belt.
Speaking of--we're going to Sundance (now located in Waukegan) tonight at 730 for anyone who wants to come. I'm wearing 1 of 2 spaghetti strap tops I've got, so just keep your eyes open for the girl who's freezing her *ss off. That will be me.
Thursday, November 02, 2006
In reflection,
it occurs to me that my 11/03 is probably tomorrow. Not 3 years ago.
I was going to submit my Amazing Non-Decaying Apple to Guinness.
Rats.
I was going to submit my Amazing Non-Decaying Apple to Guinness.
Rats.
I just noticed that the Affy tapple I bought in the cafe at lunch has a best by date of?
11/03. Ewww.
Oh no, I'm still going to eat it. Uh huh...love me some Affy Tapple.*
*I am currently listening to Solid Gold 1974. Do It Till You're Satisfied.
Make my funk the P funk.
Oh, now it's When Will I See You Again. 1974 was the shiznit.
Oh no, I'm still going to eat it. Uh huh...love me some Affy Tapple.*
*I am currently listening to Solid Gold 1974. Do It Till You're Satisfied.
Make my funk the P funk.
Oh, now it's When Will I See You Again. 1974 was the shiznit.
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Did I mention I have new friends?
Yep, after 5 months of being in my extra-super-lonely job, I finally have a few coworkers to talk to and, even more excitingly, new friends that I actually have to get out of my desk to talk to!!!!!!!!
It's true! I can get up, walk across the building, and actually run into someone I know well enough to shoot the breeze with. I can barely contain my glee!
Next task: Eating lunch with another HCY human being.
I have a feeling this mission will prove more difficult. Aside from my former area, it seems HCY employees are loath to leave their desks.
Must plan carefully...
It's true! I can get up, walk across the building, and actually run into someone I know well enough to shoot the breeze with. I can barely contain my glee!
Next task: Eating lunch with another HCY human being.
I have a feeling this mission will prove more difficult. Aside from my former area, it seems HCY employees are loath to leave their desks.
Must plan carefully...
Why can't it be "10 finger, 10 toes, tact"?
So, yesterday I sent my nearest and dearest (well, the ones I thought might enjoy it) an e-Halloween card. Apparently it got mangled by some folks' systems (weird, it came thru fine back to me), but anyway...
I was talking to one of my coworkers this morning and he was asking if the card had sound. I said yep, you missed a lot of the good stuff if you didn't turn your sound on. So he proceeds to say how he guesses that the card was sort of okay, but not really that big of a deal and how he's seen funner cards other places.
This is not my first experience with his lack of tact, but jeez! And it's not even like he's being a jerk--I really think he doesn't get it.
Part of being a member of polite society is not always offering up your unvarnished opinion of everything. It's not always about you and what you want!
Gosh!
I was talking to one of my coworkers this morning and he was asking if the card had sound. I said yep, you missed a lot of the good stuff if you didn't turn your sound on. So he proceeds to say how he guesses that the card was sort of okay, but not really that big of a deal and how he's seen funner cards other places.
This is not my first experience with his lack of tact, but jeez! And it's not even like he's being a jerk--I really think he doesn't get it.
Part of being a member of polite society is not always offering up your unvarnished opinion of everything. It's not always about you and what you want!
Gosh!
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