Why can't everyone be more like me??

[susandennis]

I want to order dinner to be delivered. The problem is that it is 2:30 and I don't want it delivered til maybe 5:30 or 6. But, delivery places make you wait until 30-45 minutes before you want it to place your order. By then I'm starving and I'll just fix something myself, fuck it. I want to order it now.

Do they know how much of my money they are missing???? I know everyone would rather do it their way but I think there should be more people like me.

I did go to Costco. It opens at 10. I drove up at 9:45 because I thought there would be more traffic. The parking lot was not full but I've seen fewer cars in it on random weekday mornings in the past. The doors were not open. There was a crowd waiting to get in. It was going to be hell.

Except. It was not at all. There was no line at the pharmacy. The aisles were not at all crowded. There was no waiting at all at the self checkout line. Bim bam boom.

And then I saw it... The line at customer service was out the door and half way to Tacoma. Returns. Of course. Silly me. Oh well. I got my stuff, I was happy.

One of the 'stuff' I got was an electric throw. I don't love it. But I hate it less than I expected. The color choices sucked. There was a very ugly gray and an oh so boring beige and this blue one. I figured the cats and I could share it. It could be their tuffet when needed and I could toss it over my lap when needed and we'd be cozy and warm. I bought it even though I didn't like it knowing I could get in the back of that return line if I really really hated it.



I wish it was a better color print, but I actually don't hate it. I don't think. One of the projects for when my brother is here is to rethink this whole living room arrangement. I like everything that is here and plan to keep it but I might want it rearranged and set up differently. Electric blanket included.

Oh wait, look who's giving it a test drive...



The house is in good shape - organize-wise. I feel in good shape - organize-wise. I like that.

Ha ok, we have a full test in motion... Plenty of room... and I don't even have it turned on yet...



Time to knit.

Comments

[daphnep.livejournal.com]

.. and I don't even have it turned on yet...

Ok, I LOL-ed.
Kittens don’t care what pattern it is.

[roasted-beets.livejournal.com]

You could sew an envelope type cover for the blanket and make it any color you want.

[colestainedpage.livejournal.com]

I JUST came here to say this! Lol.

[fionnabhar.livejournal.com]

I love my electric lap blanket!

[coercedbynutmeg.livejournal.com]

I have two of those electric throws. One I got last year, and it's dark gray with a white lattice pattern on it (ick), and the other is gray with a pattern that I don't remember, because it's currently folded pattern-side in. The problem with mine is that it shuts off after 3 hours, and the only way to make it work again is to unplug then replug, which can be a hassle depending on where the outlet or power strip is.

[susandennis]

Oh interesting. Ok, I just moved it to a smart plug so maybe I can over ride that having to replug it issues. We'll see. Thanks for the warning.

[coercedbynutmeg.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that should work. It also won't shut off automatically if you remember to shut it off before it times out, but I'm great at forgetting to do that.

[hopefulspirit.livejournal.com]

I hate that about ordering food too. I've found a few places here that will let me schedule it for a certain time frame, but not many. Such a pain.

It's so weird to me how Costco can be that way. I've found that if I get there about 20 minutes after they open so all the people waiting in line are in and on their way out, it's not too bad. That doesn't always work but most of the time it seems to.

It's too bad they didn't have better color choices. Does it work well? Looks like the kitties are happy with it!

[msconduct.livejournal.com]

That's definitely got the furry seal of approval! I like that pattern. I have two plain dark grey ones - I thought the cats would go nuts for them, especially as one review said they'd had to abandon theirs to the cats and buy themselves more, but my cats won't set paw on them. I love them, however. In a draughty freezing 110 year old house with no bearing, they're a godsend.

Re the meal delivery- on a local pizza chain's website you can specify delivery either now or away a certain time. I always thought that was very sensible.

[msconduct.livejournal.com]

Heating. Not bearing. Sigh.

[colestainedpage.livejournal.com]

I bought an electric blanket yesterday. Our niece sleeps in a spare room that used to be the garage, and they never ran hvac to it when they did the conversion so it gets chilly in there at night. We were letting her use a little electric heater but the last electric bill went through the roof. Hoping this is a less expensive solution.

[christopher575.livejournal.com]

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[susandennis]

I have not tried them but I will now. Thanks for the code link, I will use it for sure!

[christopher575.livejournal.com]

You're welcome! Enjoy. It's also handy for ordering ahead when you're picking up. I've saved myself lots of wait time by using the app before getting in the car.

[susandennis]

I just dug deeper and discovered that I can do exactly what I wanted to do yesterday at exactly the same restaurant with Grubhub. Thanks so much for chiming in and for the code. Hope it brings you good eats, too!

[terri gordon (from livejournal.com)]

Ha! I ask that question pretty much everyday. I also silently ask the question to coworkers “why can’t you just agree with me. It’s the best way. Really!” Smh.
Sometimes I wish I were a cat. I have a Himalayan. All she does is eat, sleep and play.

[opakele.livejournal.com]

Oh, turn it on.

It may be just the tuffet solution.

[susandennis]

I had it on for a little bit last night and they didn't even seem to notice. But, still, I think you are right... tuffet issue put to bed so to speak :)