Hello.

     Just thought I'd pop in.  Been a week.  Middle of the road sort.  Nothing huge.  Thinking maybe the words will just flow.  Don't really have much to say.

     Weekend?  Hmm.  Pretty sure it was pleasant.  Finally got the new microwave up.  Highlight for me was cleaning the area where it was.  It was abysmally filthy.  Sister said it would have to be scrubbed.  To be honest, a spray down and wipe with a sponge.  I was simply astonished how easy it was to clean.  New microwave fits in just fine.  Old one is in front of my garage though.  Will be making trip to the curb for removal tomorrow.  Served us well for over 20 years.  Yes.  I said over 20.  Do not tell me that surprises you.

     Have given a hard thought about my eating habits.  I've scaled back on the junk food immeasurably.  Hit the lounge on Sunday as I'm prone to do.  Terribly windy day.  Yup won nothing in the super bowl pool.  Had a good time.  Sister had insisted she was going to make stuffed peppers.  Low and behold, when I got home.  They were in the pot.  And delicious to boot.  Having the last one tomorrow.

     Monday.  She had Dr. appointments, she and brother in law were off for presidents day.  Anyway.  I made a roast turkey breast.  Got fancy with some rice.  Boiled it up.  Chopped up some parsley and added half a juice from a fresh lemon when it was drained.  Was delicious.

     There is a weird mood in my workplace that I cannot place.  Tomorrow my manager gives me my review.  His and my least favorite day of the year.  Hoping it will be brief.  I put no faith in reviews.  Basically everyone gets a raise.  So what's the point.  Yes I know my strong points and what are considered my weak ones.  Be interesting to see if any have changed.

     Money.  Seems I'm starting the new year well.  Have saved some.  I really think that ordering cigars on line has helped as well.  I have more money to put away at the end of the month.  Might be a few hundred this month.

     My car is on it's last legs.  Will need to get a new one.  Even my mechanic said so.  It served me well.  I bought it years ago primarily because the previous one couldn't hold my mom's wheel chair.  And being sporty, a Ford Probe, it was hard for her to get in and out of.  I liked the salesman who sold it to me.  He's since moved from Toyota to Honda.  Of all places, near the cigar lounge.  So I'm going to contact him first.  Maybe arrange to meet him this weekend.

     Getting along with the new phone.  Learning to use it and  so that's good.  Other than that nothing really to tease the palate of my readers.  Other than the cold nothing to report either. 

     And I'm getting ready to wrap up my Heart blog.  Sad in a way about it.  So glad I did it though.  It did exorcise a lot that I had about it.  Memories that I had have all been transferred into cyber space.  I hope everyone that read it enjoyed it.  Hard to tell without comments.  I'm about done here.  Nice to see you all and will be back.
    

Who else takes 3 days to post about a snow weekend?

     Put on these positively archaic boots, made the bottom of the stairs out back.  Turned right and stared at the gorgeous virgin snow where no tracks were made.  I lit my cigar and enjoyed the scene.  Now I purposely left my camera and phone in the kitchen.  Klutz that I am, I didn't need to fall and ruin them.

     Shovel acting as my staff and stabilizer I made slow but fun progress.  I remember being a kid and loving deep snow no one had been in.  The snow was up to my knees.  I took it slowly so as not to agitate the heart to much either.  Each step I secured, making sure I wasn't on anything before I transferred weight to move the other.  Smoking my cigar, began to sing and stopped that.  "It's about endurance", I told myself sternly. 

     Took longer than I thought but I made the far corner where the wee forest of trees, that need to come down were.  Passed unchallenged enjoying the moment, the smoke, the calm weather, and the sheer beauty of the moment.  Enjoy what and when you can kids, there will be enough moments to despair of in life as it is.

     Rounded the next corner, couple of vine covered trees.  Ever notice vines always seem alive even in deep winter?  There it was.  The vent for the dryer.  I'd have to say a good cone sized 6 inches of snow on it.  I steadied myself with the shovel, reached and cleared it off.. 

     The trek back was a bit easier, as I had my footsteps to follow.  The cigar was pleasant.  Even saw a few birds.  I think this spring I'm going to think seriously about setting up a bird feeder.  There are issues that come with that though, ones people don't always consider.  Rodents.  That's another tale altogether.

    Back at the stoop I hollered in and told my brother in law all was cleared and stayed out and enjoyed the rest of my stoop.  I did dig a little larger area for the dog to do it's business too.  I mean come on, I was already outside, with a shovel.

     I've no recollection of dinner.  Monday work was fine, little tough going getting in.  No real incidents to speak of.  Manager was out, unfortunately there will be little chance of overtime this week at all.  I'll survive.

     And that is really that gang.  Glad to see some seem to enjoy reading this.  Follow if you like.  Comment as well.  Let's think on spring.  I'm thinking of 3-4 short vacations for the right price, now is the time to plan.  Later.

Thread has been picked up...

     It was off to the larger township.  Not a far road.  Just past the now 1 car lane where 2 way traffic was supposed to go I saw blacktop.  Never been so happy to see it before.  Cheerily enjoying the ride, doing about 5-10 miles below the speed limit.  No one seemed to be silly enough to chance it.  I hit the main street.
    
     Again lanes slightly compromised, but passable.  Sidewalks not entirely dug out, parking lots were being taken care of.  Just had to make the supermarket.  What was I getting?  Cold cuts for their lunches, mountain dew for them, one of them factory cakes for....well mostly for my sister.  I did mention they take sandwiches daily for lunch right?  Oh and breads.  Yes a ridiculous errand but I was glad to be out of the house.
    
     The parking lot was another matter entirely.  Plowed....yes?  Mostly plowed.  Wound up parking in the far way back.  Not a problem, thankfully I can walk.  The biggest threat was in front of the store.  Snow removal tractor and truck in full operation don't you know.
    
     Store was crowded but not to bad.  I was astonished to see so many other people needed cold cuts.  Then I reminded myself that a lot of people do their weekly shopping on Sunday.  I can attest to that.  Errand done.  They actually had people out front for a local hospital.  Thought that took balls.  I don't remember the thing they were there for.  Was a good cause so I signed it.
    
     Relight cigar and drove home.  Decided to dart down what I considered a main road so went left at the light.  Nope secondary.  Grueling ride.  My side looked pretty well travelled, but I drove it in 2nd gear nonetheless.  The oncoming traffic's side hadn't been plowed at all.  Ugh.  This road basically intersects and ends up back onto the blacktop road later on.  So was very glad to be back.
    
     At home, streets were treacherous, knew I was done going out for the day.  Made the right at my street ignoring the stop sign because no one was there; I didn't want to get stuck.  Brother in law popped his head out and asked if I needed help.  I considered and said yes.  I'd finish my smoke by carrying the groceries and handing them off to him at the stoop.  Worked well.
    
     After a bit he reminded me about the dryer vent.  "Yeah I know", I replied, not minding.  Because it would be an adventure and another cigar.  You see the vent for the dryer where the steam can be released was snow covered.  It was also clear on the other side of the house from the closest door.  So it meant trekking through 3-4 foot snow banks in the back to get there.  Plus a mini forest I need to deal with this summer.
    
     Okay just got word that the windows are frosted on the cars.  I know I forgot to leave my car unlocked so this could be bad.  So that's it for today.

Sunday

     5:20 Monday morning, coffee, hope I can fit it in. 
    
     Sunday broke, slept okay.  Played some video game, was probably about 6:30.  15 min later bro in law got up and brewed coffee.  I always wait, as I am an early riser, but I respect everyone loves fresh coffee.  No it doesn't work the other way around.  That's because if I'm still sleeping, I'm probably not feeling well.  Gave him some encouraging words and said we'd have it done in no time. 
    
     Sunday was usually bakery and papers run, but not this time.  So I emerged somewhere after 7.  I told myself I would not loose my temper at all, I would not take it out on the idiots.  Yes I've a natural temper, doesn't mean I'm enough of a prick to enjoy it.
    
     Decided on bacon and pancakes, put 5 pieces on to fry.  1 for me, not a huge lover of bacon.  Brother in law was in the other room watching television when I heard him holler "what? he's busy."  He got up and tended to my sister.  I was pleased to have missed it.  I knew it was her saying not to make breakfast because she was going to.  I had the first pancake poured when he came out.  She had called for me, she thought I was still in my room.  Asking if I'd make her some toast.  Did I call that or not.  Anyway breakfast was good.  My bacon strip broke in half and hit the floor.  I had a pancake doused in local honey and was good to go.

     I was dressed about 8:30.  Told brother in law not to rush, we had a full days work.  Watch the end of his movie.  I stepped outside.  It was a gorgeous winter wonderland.  And weird to say it, but about 31 degrees no wind, felt warm.  I was also layered appropriately.

     I started shovelling around my car.  I mentioned it's a 2 car driveway, if not I have now.  Sisters car on top, his next to it.  My car on the bottom, I'd parked behind my sister that day.  I'd shovelled from the bumper to the tower when my brother in law came out.  Told him to take his time and just enjoy the beauty of the day.  Not a plow had been back to our streets, in days so we were plowed in.  The snow was a little under 3 feet, it was a lot of chop it up and shovel.

     Not to many people came out and about, everyone else was practically dug out.  2 exceptions that weren't home.  One was a snowbird, other was a neighbor whose folks were elderly and needed care.  She'd been out there since the start of the snow.  The home health aides couldn't make it.  Trust me it was bad.  Highway just reopened thins morning out East.  So we talked and shovelled, covered a variety of subjects, made sure to get some rest stops.  Thankfully it wasn't bitterly cold.  Just got a refill on coffee, we've got some light freezing rain moving in this morning.

     We'd reached the back door of my car when one of my other neighbors walked down.  Nice guy.  He is the elder son of a couple who lived here and were friendly with my parents circle.  Nice people.  Long time residents is the point.  Of course when he asked if we needed some help I said sure.  Well if he didn't come back with the right sized snow blower for the job.  Mine is good for under a food of snow but can do some clean up. 

     There was cleaning off of the cars, snow blower helped there too.  Brother in laws car was cleaned off and he backed it up so we could get to the front of it.  Sisters car and mine cleaned off.  Neighbor even made a path round my car and up to the front door.

     Much thanks and then it was up to us.  Time constraints and boredom begin for me just now so I can only imagine the reader.  My car was the last one to be able to be freed.  It was stuck.  Had to shovel out the bottom of the driveway.  I insisted my brother in law move my sisters car down so the sun could hit her area.  She rarely goes out on the weekends.  The the walk way and just near her car never sees sun, and is generally the last place for ice to hide.  I was actually proud of the job.  I kept pointing out what a good job and that it was nice to actually be able to see the progress.  He was out there with me from a bit after 9 until 1.

     I'd determine that I would go to the super market, it had been 2 days surely the roads were clear.  Brother in law was going to get them lunch.  And yes, I dearly wanted a smoke.

     Slowly I made my way down my now 1 way street.  The corner a night mare of where cars went through.  Not a plow.  But it's a tertiary road.  Just up the block was a secondary and surely that was clear sailing.  Window down, not everyone here was dug out either.  At the end I saw a car going left.  WHAT THE HELL!  No plow.  There were people there to help move him when he got stuck, I suddenly questioned the logic of my errand.  I made the corner, didn't try right and went left.  So unplowed. 
 
     Back in the day my town was legendary.  Always plowed, not so much now.  However, must give thought to this.  The whole area was hit by this storm.  Perhaps they couldn't even get out.  Just some food for thought.

     It didn't look good at all, I questioned the journey and made a right a little later.  Maybe I'd try town instead of the next one over.  Nope.  Encased, few places plowed.  Scary part were passing people walking in the streets, sidewalks impassible.  The supermarket parking lot was closed, just being plowed.

     Okay sorry but it's 10 to 6, must get ready.  Hopefully I'll remember to pick up the thread.

A tad bit annoyed

     It is Saturday night.  10 P.M.  Well I know where I am.  If you get it you get it.  If not just skip over it.

     The storm was said to hit on Friday.  I actually got out of work early and it hit pretty hard.  Near white out conditions near my home.  I was actually quite pleased that my Sister and Brother in Law were already home.  We were all safe and sound.  Now to just wait out the storm.  Made burgers watching the snow fall, it was so pretty.  Ate.  Cautioned myself it would most likely be a long weekend.  Probably wouldn't even get out of the house until Sunday.

     Morning, a gorgeous coating of 30 inches of snow was all over.  No that is unusual for us.  Dammit just made the best of it.  Poured coffee.  Enjoyed it.  Brother in law got up, got dog out.  He already looked pensive about what laid ahead.  I offered, "we've got 2 whole days to dig out.  It's very doable."  I didn't think it should take that long in reality.  Yes I may be a heart patient, but it is a heart of a lion.  I've the temper once described; a cat that has just had a premonition of getting hit with a bucket of  water.  So I was trying to tread cautiously.  Unfortunately my sister woke up.

     I was prepared to have some chat.  Mayhaps a discussion about the days events and yes breakfast.  I was ill prepared for getting the order shouted at me as I was playing video games.  "I want 2 eggs with cheese and a bagel."  She had the forethought on the way home the night before to purchase some pepperidge farm bagels.  I on the other hand was getting my arse walloped by a paragon.  "She shouted my name."  I swore about getting killed and said just a minute.  She took it personally.  Eventually I got up and made breakfast.

     Brother in law donned regalia and prepared to start shoveling.  I finished a bagel and said I'd be right out.  Also poured the remnants of the coffee into my mug.  He was concerned about my knee and the defibrillator.  I was concerned with what would happen if I didn't get out there.
 
     Made some little way towards the cars.  Tough going.  After about an hour we took a break.  Mind you I've a 2 car driveway so it's a tad on the large size.  Inside rested waited about an hour and went back out.  I continued and made sure he could get to the garage and the snow blower.  He loves to use it.  I shoveled the walk again and went back in.  That's when the day fell apart for me.

     I was getting ready to get back outside he came in.  "There's to much we can't do this ourselves!"  He was exhausted.  I tried to spin it to no avail.  Told him to relax.  Remined we had 2 days to dig out and it was only 11:00.  In a huff he went to make tea.  I was outside now.
 
     A neighbor was walking down the street, she'd had someone do her driveway.  The dude across the street, already dug out btw.  Maybe 10 years younger than me, but definitely in better shape.  He'd asked her and she mentioned our landscaper.  Across the way 2 houses down they were dug out.  I started digging out and grabbed the snow blower.  The cars hadn't been cleaned off.  Half the drive way to the bottom done when I was summoned back inside. 
 
     Things I don't care for.  Getting summoned.  Being told that someone had called to have my driveway done because it was to much for us.  I'm guessing my sister saw the state my brother in law was in and made the calls.  I think it makes us look poorly.  So I was asked to stop and I did.  No cars cleaned.  No way to get out of the drive way.  Trapped and really wishing it was nice enough to go outside for a cigar.  Oh no the tale is not yet done.

     I sat gloomily in my room.  I was called into the other bedroom by my sister.  "What about lunch?"  There was this light in her eyes.  (let me mention this.  the previous night my brother in law had insisted my sister should at least cook since we would be shovelling.  I didn't disagree.)  I looked at her and said "You expect me to cook lunch too!?"  She looked away and I left.  I made a peanut butter and jelly sand which, she called me back and asked me to heat up some leftover ziti.

     It was about 2 and I laid down.  My sister went into the kitchen.  Brother in law kindly shovelled path in back for dog.  Face it, no one likes to do their business squatting in the snow.  I napped.  While I napped she did 1 pan I did eggs in, 1 pot from mashed potatoes, few plastic containers and implements.  No one touches the burger pan.  Then back to the other room.  Around 4, no one had come for the snow removal.  I was fiercely annoyed, and oh yes, brother in law started drinking.  He's fine with 3 in him, after that it's any ones guess.  Anyway  I lay back down when I heard I was cooking dinner.

    5:30, they never come to do the shovelling in.  Get up, he's in that I can help drunky drunk mood.  I'm in a mean (so glad I'm here to serve you 2 sons of bitches mood) and trying to keep it under control.  I told him to take care of green beans.  After the entire bag he decided they were bad and tossed them.  I dipped some thin chicken in flour and fried them.  Had him make some microwavable veggies.  Told him to take the potatoes out, reheats from previous night.  He put them on top of the microwave and did the veggies.  Chicken was done, veggies, told him to heat the potatoes.  Did you see the previous sentence before the last one?

     I turned to my horror there is the microwave, new one still in box in living room, running empty with bowl of mashed potatoes on top of it.  I made a very nasty remark.  He took little offense and went to bring plate into sister.  I should mention I also brought up that tomorrow was going to be a longer day since we now only had a day to shovel.  Drunkenly he said he'd go out and I told him no one works outside when drinking.

     At some point, the dog who'd been underfoot had left my sister and went to see him.  He was eating, but overreacted because of beer.  I told the dog behind him not to bother him he's nasty when drunk.  He made a look of appeal to no one in particular, and I said dude that don't make it untrue.

     Later sister thanked me, said she thought he was mad at her.  I explained situation, and that it was just close quarters and a lot of shit rolling downhill.  No real resolution.  Brother in law said he'd be out early.  Told him not to early, it will be lonely, every other house on the block is dug out.  Only 1 had help, and that was the older woman I mentioned earlier.

     So that was my day.  Tomorrow.  Well you know what happens when snow that wasn't shoveled freezes right?  Yeah.  Not looking forward to it.  I'm sure I'll see that after I'm done making breakfast tho.

    

Intercourse.....

     .....1.mutual dealings: exchanges between people or groups, especially conversation or social activity. 
    
     Yup that is the standard definition.  Mislead you?  Now come on.  Just felt like being puckish at 5:30 in the morning.  Let's talk about yesterday, just a lot of banal stuff, so if you feel let down come back tomorrow and read it.  I'll be here.  Maybe.
   
      Expecting one Hell of a storm this weekend, hoping not to loose power.  Last night brother in law got the snow blower going.  Even had the forethought to get oil for the confound machine.  He wants to be prepared, especially because my knee is hurting.  I told you about that a way back, 15 min on and off was part of the description.  It's not all that bad, but I'll let him do most of the work.  Why not.  They leave a lot of everything else for me.
     
     Mornings have been hard on me this winter.  Something has changed.  I am getting very little hot water for my shower.  He showers about 4:30, me about 5:10.  Now it wasn't a problem last year so something has changed.  And it's not like I can just ask.  He's one of those oddly sensitive people.  To long to explain in full.  You know the ones or have seen them.  You ask or suggest one small thing and they change and inconvenience themselves like getting out of the way for a freight train.  That's him.
    
     Woke up yesterday in a bad mood.  I did not want a freaking cold shower.  It has gotten to the point where when I close the water, I'm standing in luke warm water and the cold tap isn't even on!
    
     I give myself credit.  I took it out on no one.  Even went so far as to tell him, I'm in a real bad mood, no reason, just don't take anything personal.  I decided to shower at work.  Again just a side benefit.  Bald headed dude was there, but gone by the time I was finished.
    
     Started work, busy sort of a day.  Yappy my co-worker came in with the theme of the day.  Snow.  Another co-worker.  I put on my head phones and kept my head down.  Seems this IPhone thing doesn't hold battery charge real well.  Especially if you play pod casts.  A little disappointing.
    
     Took the remaining pulled pork and a couple slabs of brisket for lunch with a salad that was so old I had to toss it.  Sad.  So much food in my fridge, started freezing it.  I don't waste food.  Not if I don't have to.  My days of being hungry may still be coming back in the future, but I was raised well enough.  Let me give some credit.
    
     The other night, they actually had leftover ziti for dinner.  That's a rarity.  I finished the ribs that had come with the pulled pork and brisket.  I'm not bragging.  I just like to know I have food, from the days of living on my own when I had mostly cans of tuna.  That is another story though.
    
     Anyway, we decided to do take out last night.  Usually Friday night, but expecting blizzard conditions.  And as I've said we've food.  Take out from a local place, good stuff, awesome cheese cake.
    
     Okay this is pretty much run it's course.  Good luck to everyone else that is in the storms path and hope to see you back. 

Later

Funny thing is...

     I have nothing to actually say.  Not really.  Rambly stuff.  Think I just wanted see if I could, that's my story and I'm sticking to it.  Yesterday?
     Always strange to return after a day off.  Is it the same for everyone.  People always seem a bit off, or odd if you must.
     Let's see.  Superbowl talk.  Loony co-worker rambling, asking questions and talking over answers.  Making sure to let everyone know where she was and had a good time.  Dude who makes super bowl boxes in my department won a few boxes on his sheet. 
     I chimed in that I'd almost won the second quarter until the touchdown.  Just some regular stuff in the area I usually work.  Manager and other co-worker were there talking.  I pretty much listened.
     Music stuff about which I know very little.  Not into it.  I've learned more being silent than ever just opening my mouth.  Don't get me wrong, I'm always welcome to interject in, just prefer not to.
     For the first time I wore headphones and listened to a pod cast.  It was uncomfortable for me.  Didn't care for the experience.  Even though 1 co-worker was on lunch and talking to someone.  It's isolating in a way I no longer want to be isolated.
A large part of my job there was isolated from the majority of everyone.  Ran a huge noisy machine.  Wore headphones listening to music, pod casts, radio, at all times.
     Once I came more upfront, I was politely discouraged from continuing the practice.  And I can see why, I guess.  Now I just don't.  I may try again today, as I have a very isolated task.  Think manager will be upstairs, other co-worker will be in another part.  Today may be a better day for it.  We'll see.
     Need to get gas.  Made a note in IPhone yesterday to order cigars.  Oh yes the phone.  Did I mention I got it to ring.  The Internet is so damned useful.  Long story short the recommendation was to remove it from case to see if mute button was on.  Got case opened, flipped switch, phone now rings.  I was rather bothered that I never heard my cousin call me on Sunday. 
     The phone and I are getting along.  I don't look at it constantly.  Probably because I don't want to.  Partially because I'm so against being one of those people that are always distracted by them.  I do not wish to become one of them. 
Later.

     Sitting here waiting.  Second cup of coffee.  Little snow last night.  Showering at  work because I have to get a frigging blood test.  Nothing serious.  As a heart patient they're very  commonplace.  Just that I've slagged off since October.
     Saw cardiologist yesterday, got a little reamed about that.  Otherwise all is well.  Will see me again at the end of summer.  Knee is improved, no pain, can move it a little better.  Of course I'm thinking there still is damage.  Nonetheless I'm still going to attempt the gym today.
     Schedule as follows: all times A.M btw.  5 get dressed.  5:15 go outside start car and brush off dusting of snow.  5:30 drive to lab.  6: something get breakfast from deli, drive to work.  7: something be at gym.  7:30 hit shower and start work day.
     Oh and I am getting used to the IPhone thing.  More on that as it goes on.  Later.

Sunday.

     Morning.  Just did the bakery run this morning.  We had a dusting of snow last night.  About an inch of the powdery stuff.  I glanced at it with great trepidation.  My knee has been making small improvements.  I have also not been asking a great deal of it.  Not so much hurting.  Uncomfortable, stiff, unable to raise it at times.  Really hoping I didn't do some bad damage.
    
     So the thought of icy snow just did not tickle me in any kind of good way.  Was really happy, after my 1st cup of coffee, when I embarked and found it not slippery.
Hoping my brother in law will shovel.  May be asking to much.
  
     Enjoying my second cup of the good stuff.  Aggravated, didn't take a pill that needs to be taken on an empty stomach.  It is a precursor to another one that tears up the stomach lining, which it has already proven it will.  So my treats must wait until 8:30.  NO!  I do not consider coffee a food group.  It is akin to air at times :)
    
     As you probably don't know, I finally got the IPhone 4s.  Got it on this past Wednesday.  It is definitely a big adjustment.  And the guys at the store out and out lied to me.  Told me I was getting a 1gb data plan, nope, they signed me up for a much larger one.  We'll get to that.
    
     Was a rough night, we did take out.  I got the phone, brought it home and played with it for a little.  I then manually added all my contacts from my old phone.  Why?  Because my old phones old Sim card wouldn't transfer.  Next day uneventful, did notice the battery was draining incredibly fast. 
    
     Showed it to one co-worker, yes I did have it in the life proof case.  He showed me how to unscrew the top, it didn't pull off like I tried.  That was where the head phone jack went.  1 lesson down.  Another showed me how to turn off all the applications that I had turned on.  They are battery drainers he said.  So now it doesn't drain quite so fast.
    
     It has been a transition.  I am not a fan of the voice Suri thing.  Give me time.  I am taking it slow.  It is how I always am.   I can see myself eventually getting a lot out of this phone, just not right away.  Some neat features.  So we shall see.  So far it is easy not to be one of those people always checking on it.  Oh and the first night while charging I was able to download podcast to it.  I'm looking forward to listening to them while shopping on Super Bowl Sunday.
    
     Nice segue.  Yes today is the Super Bowl.  I'm about as disinterested as I have ever been.  I almost don't want to go to the lounge today.  They'll offer me to stay.  If I go it will be quick.  Mostly I don't go because I am fear full of the night.  A lot of dark roads and too many drunks celebrating and driving.  I pass. 
    
     Oh back to the phone.  What I did on Thursday.  I called my carrier.  Spoke to someone about the phone, the billing, what I had what I didn't have.  That was when I found I was not on the 1gb plan but the 5gb.  I'm not downgrading it just yet, financially I can handle it this month.  I'm expecting some stupid mistakes on my part. 
    
     I also found out about a few other things on the phone I most likely don't want or forgot to ask about.  For instance I do not have a texting plan.  Fine, few know about the upgrade and I've yet to text at all.  So for right now if someone does it will cost me .20 cents.  There's a map feature that I can try for free until March 24th.  Then it's 24.99 monthly, yup that goes.  So it is always a good idea to call and check these things.
     I hope everyone has a good day.  If you're a fan hope for a good game and get home safe.  Later