Loose Canon

I thought the tradition was when the president leaves office he wouldn't criticize the incoming administration on policy change. Obviously Cheney is breaking that tradition with his on going flap about Gitmo...

Oh gee, WAIT...Cheney was Vice-President...on paper. We all know a moron like Dubya wasn't really calling the shots.

Hey Dicky Poo...it's time to take a Hike!!!

Oh No...It's Back

Argubly the most annoying commercial ever produced by a locally owned business is back for a 4th consecutive summer. That's right, Price Chopper is trying to force people in the Capital Region to put their foot through the TV set. Please Neil, make it stop, please.

Bad Karma

On Mother's Day after having a great morning with Chris, Charlotte and Maeve eating bagels and donuts (That's what Chris wanted), we went to my cousin Amy's house for dinner. The day continue on a good note spending lots of time with the family, hitting the playground for at least 1 hour. But then we came out to this:


That's right...some A-Hole decided to back out of the driveway across the street from my cousin's house and into my car...and then drive off without saying a word. We reported to Colonie's finest. Of course, they filled out a report, gave me a copy and told me to call my insurance co. I obviously suspected it was my cousin's neighbor (who wasn't home when the police came) and after I left, when he thought the cost was clear, he pulled into his driveway. My Dad was still there, and he did what most Dad's would do...get a little hot with the guy and told him he hit my car. The guy denied it and walked away when my Dad started taking pictures of his car. Well, I called Colonie's finest again, and supposedly the cop went to talk to the neighbor and look at the car. He called me back and said there was no physical evidence that his car had been involved in a accident, so he couldn't accuse this guy of the hit-and-run. Nice. Needless to say by looking at the pictures below, this moron is the culprit. I called my insurance Co and they basically said the same thing as the cop.

The final estimate for the damage was $1,870, with a $500 deductible, I got a check for $1,370. Luckily, my sister and brother-in law are friends with a guy who does body work and he was willing to fix the door for $1,370.

So in addition to spending time packing the house for the big move, dealing with lawyers, banks, I now had to deal with the insurance company and getting my car fixed (should be fixed on Thursday).

My mother always says, Bad Karma will always come back to haunt you. I believe in Karma to...What goes around, comes around and I'm guessing this hit-and-run will come back to haunt him.

You be the judge...Study the pictures. Look at the faint perpendicular line on the van and compare it to the "bumper guard" on his bumper. They match perfectly...but the Colonie Police didn't see it that way because there were no markings on his car. Boy, his car looks clean...I'm guessing before he got home, he buffed any marks out and gave the car a wash.

Furniture Sale

We are selling some furniture before we move. Anybody interested, please e-mail. As with any sale, prices are negotiable.



Refrigerator
Make: Frigidair
Model: GLHT217H
Dimensions:31'w X 70'h X 32'd
Date Purchased: November 2007
Includes Ice Maker & Tray and Manual
Price: $500
Note, Can't be picked up until after closing (June 8)

Enertainment Center
Wood - Solid Maple
Dimensions: 67'w X 55'h X 25'd
Age/Date Purchased: 8 Yrs/March 2001
Vendor: Pattersonville Furniture
Up to 33' wide TV will fit in it
Price: $700

Entertainment Center
Wood - Pine
Dimensions: 68'w X 61'h X 12'd
Age: Built in the 1970's
Price: $75

Computer Stand
Wood - Oak
Dimensions: 37'w X 31'h X 19'd
Age: 9 yrs
Price: $75

Computer Chair
Age: 9 yrs
Price: $25

Back To The Old Neighborhood

It's official...We are moving to 2250 Dean St in Niskayuna, NY. Our mortgage was approved earlier in the week (wasn't worried about that) and the buyers of our current house received their mortgage approval today. Looks like we will be moving on June 9th. Obviously, the 4 of us are very excited and relieved that A. we got the house we really wanted and B. the stress of moving will be ending very soon.

I never thought I would ever move back to Niskayuna, let alone less then a mile from the house I grew up in (my parents moved across town 17 years ago). The house borders the same park I use to spend days at playing baseball when I was a kid and we are right down the street from our friends, The Rooneys, The Lansley's and the Price's. Mom and Dad are also just 4 miles away.

Here are some pictures and map of the neighborhood. Pictures are from the Realtor website. Obviously, not our stuff in the pictures.




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