What's something good that happened in the last 24 hours? - 2017

[Mamanyt1953]

And the good things just keep coming.  One of my neighbors gave me a brass and glass shelving unit today.  It is kinda art deco, and very pretty.  The brass is a bit the worse for wear, but I have put a can of bronze metallic spray paint on my shopping list.  Once it's painted, it will look brand new, and be lovely!

 

[neely]

 
Assembled, made up, and has a pussycat currently snoozing on it.  I have to go find an old sheet to keep thrown over it to keep the new sheets cat hair free.  The skirt I am making from a pair of jeans is ALMOST completed.  I was going to do that today, and the bed tomorrow, but I got all excited and went for it.  WHOO HOO!!!  AND Suzanne just called to tell me that her downstairs neighbor has a shelving unit for me, one of those that looks like a fancy baker's rack.  It will fit beautifully on the small wall in my living room as it leads into the hall!  I'll go get that tomorrow!  I'm SO excited!

Fantastic news, sounds like you hit the jackpot today! 

 

[Winchester]

@Mamanyt1953, those baker's racks are really nice! Way to go! Enjoy!

We are getting more money back from the IRS than we thought we would. Always good news. It would be nice to just break even, but getting money back is better than paying money in. I always have more money taken out of my check to compensate for Rick's union money. Fortunately, he didn't take a lot of union trips last year, he got a deduction for turning 65, and so we get quite a bit back. Thank goodness. We're putting the money in our retirement account.

 

[Graceful-Lily]

The rescue dog I'm adopting from St. Lucia finally got a volunteer trainer to help him with his lack of confidence and other issues from his past.

 

[neely]

Carleton went to the vet today to have a dental check.  She said I need to keep an eye on one of his lower back teeth but for now he does not need it pulled.  I will continue to try brushing his teeth, "try" being the key word as he definitely does not like it.  When the tech put him on the scale to check his weight he climbed right off, knocked over a few instruments and looked at me as if to say, "what do you expect mom?" 

  The vet was impressed with his overall health and commented on his silky, smooth coat. I told her I noticed a big difference ever since I started giving him freeze dried raw food in the evening. So happy Carleton had a good exam!

 

 

[AbbysMom]

I've been having some issues with a few insurance billings and one of them finally got squared away.

 

[neely]

I've been having some issues with a few insurance billings and one of them finally got squared away.

OMG, I can totally relate to insurance issues, don't even get me started. 

  Sometimes it takes numerous phone calls up and back and you have to ask for a supervisor.  I swear they do it on purpose. 

  Glad it finally worked out for you.

 

[AbbysMom]

OMG, I can totally relate to insurance issues, don't even get me started.    Sometimes it takes numerous phone calls up and back and you have to ask for a supervisor.  I swear they do it on purpose.    Glad it finally worked out for you.

I still have an ongoing one that I'm three calls in. :dk: The first one the told me they had the wrong address in for Blue Cross. WHAT???? :lol3:

 

[neely]

I still have an ongoing one that I'm three calls in.

The first one the told me they had the wrong address in for Blue Cross. WHAT????

Unfortunately you have to be on top of them.  I think they count on people giving up and not wanting to be bothered but I'm determined to be a thorn in their side, lol. 

  Good luck and persevere! 

 

[artiemom]

Found out my Bose dock is still fixable. I called the Bose number. I can get it fixed!  HOWEVER, they do not have a repair center in this part of the country... darn.. figures!!

I have to pay for shipping, but they will fix it. They did agree that the sound quality is excellent; much better than the newer products.. so I agreed to ship it out. 

They provided the shipping information through UPS. I just have to pack it up and take it to UPS...(I did have to pay for it) but that is all I have to pay for. 

It will take them 3 weeks to fix it. I will find a box somewhere.. perhaps grocery store, get some bubble wrap and send it out.. 

 

[neely]

 
Found out my Bose dock is still fixable. I called the Bose number. I can get it fixed!  

Yay! 

 So happy you found out they can fix it.  That is something good that happened in the last 24 hours.

 

[Mamanyt1953]

Ran down my checkbook, and realized that I actually had enough left over to order two inexpensive but pretty bookcases from Walmart, and qualify for free shipping!  They will be here on Saturday!  Two down, four or five to go!  I have LOTS of books, and getting LOTS more!  OH...they are finished in what is called "salted oak."  It has a kind of barnwood look to it.  I like that!

 

[Primula]

I will find a box somewhere.. perhaps grocery store, get some bubble wrap and send it out.. 

UPS will box it for you if you want.

 

[artiemom]

UPS will box it for you if you want.

They wil???  I am naive at this. I have never had to return or ship an item. Thanks

 

[Primula]

They wil???  I am naive at this. I have never had to return or ship an item. Thanks

Yes, they have all kinds of packing supplies. But you will have to pay for them to do it.

 

[artiemom]

Yes, they have all kinds of packing supplies. But you will have to pay for them to do it.

Well, If I have to buy the packing supplies and do it myself, then I may as well have them do it, properly...

 

[Primula]

Well, If I have to buy the packing supplies and do it myself, then I may as well have them do it, properly...

I agree.

 

[Mamanyt1953]

It hasn't happened quite yet, but it will be very soon,..My new bookcases are to be delivered today!  I checked the FedEx tracker, and they are scheduled for delivery for sure!  I ordered two of them, so just 5 or 6 to go!

 

[neely]

My new bookcases are to be delivered today!  I checked the FedEx tracker, and they are scheduled for delivery for sure!  

Fabulous news! 

  

 

[Mamanyt1953]

Bookcases are HERE!  Now I just have to scurry through the forums and get them assembled!