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[susandennis]

So after swapping numerous emails with the credit union, I've learned that deposits over $5,000 are held for 7 days and there isn't a thing in the world I can do about it. Doesn't matter how much money I have in my accounts. Doesn't matter if it's deposited in person, in the mail or via an ATM - for 7 days, I have no access to that money. Honestly, I think this sucks. As a practical matter, it makes no difference to me. But the principle bites the big one in my book.

Last night I went to McDonalds and got one of their adult happy meals with the step counter. I've always liked their salads (and most everything else. I like McDonalds.) but the step counter is really keeping me amused today. It's 11:30 and I've now clocked 2,570 steps today.

I finished up the butler book about Diana. I did finally get weary of him - about the time I got to the end so it worked out fine. The library sent me email that I now have three books waiting. A book on marketing that Jim Carson mentioned not long ago, a book of afghan patters and a novel. I'm stopping there on my way home to pick up my nice little bundle.

I read in the paper this morning that Microsoft is going to discontinue paying for bus passes for contractors. That gravy train is pulling into the station. Oh well, it was nice while it lasted. As a contractor, Microsoft is still a pretty spectacular place to work. Heck, as an employee it was pretty good, too. There are lots of nice, free benefits. I can't complain.

My current pass expires at the same time as my contract. So that kind of works out anyway.