We’re in the middle of a Nor’easter. As indicated in my last post, that’s no surprise… we live in the northeast U.S., hence, we get Nor’easters. It’s a way of life here. But what’s really irking me today is that my neighbors, whom we share a walkway with, NEVER shovel the walkway. Every time it snows, I’m the one who shovels. What’s worse… they have THREE kids. Two teens and one in his 20’s. The only time I see these lazy-ass kids is when they’re out under their porch smoking cigarettes (one of them illegally, mind you). Get these kids off their lazy asses and make them shovel, dammit! »»More
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A quick rant today — there won’t even be a “more” link. I hate it when people write “Wal-Mart’s” or “Price Chopper’s” when they pay by check. There’s no need for the “apostrophe-s” at the end. Or even “Penney’s” instead of “JC Penney.” That’s like a double violation, because they’re not just adding the ’s, they’re omitting the JC. It’s been awhile since I’ve last witnessed this, with checks slowly being replaced by plastic… but it just randomly popped into my head, and I’m overdue for a new article. That is all.
Skiing… perhaps the only thing I like about winter. But boy, is it expensive!! Seems like most of the mediocre ski areas here in Central New York have hiked their lift ticket rates for the season. 
And I hate to pay those rates, when I know the major mountains in the high Adirondacks or Vermont are a much better value for the money. It’s something I’ve always wondered about… and I finally tracked down the numbers to prove myself right.
For example, a one-day lift ticket at Woods Valley in Westernville is $30 this year. They have 3 lifts, so that’s $10 per lift. But at Killington in Vermont, your $79 pass gets you onto 32 lifts, so you’re only paying $2.47 per lift! Check out the rest of my research and see for yourself… »»More
What is the deal with the TV networks? Can they EVER get a damn football game off the air ON TIME? There’s nothing worse than sitting down to watch “The Simpons” or “The Amazing Race” on DVR, only to find out you recorded 30 minutes of football or some other show that was delayed. Then you’re left with just the first half of the show you wanted — ultimately left to wonder how the episode ended. »»More
If you have a Nintendo Wii, the title probably says it all. What the hell is the deal with the Virtual Console feature? Or maybe to be more accurate, I should say the Wii Shop Channel. For probably a couple months now, I’ve been hoping they’d release the classic alien shooter game, “Contra.” They have the sequels, “Super C” and “Contra III” so where the hell is the original? And it’s not just Contra that’s taking forever. »»More
As a somewhat picky eater, I think it’s great that Burger King prides itself on letting you “have it your way” and McDonald’s will make items “just for you” if you ask. Rather than holding one or two items from a sandwich, I’m more likely to ask for it “plain with just” one thing, rather than five. But, God forbid I ask them to clear the sandwich, then add an item that’s usually not there! »»More
I had heard some rumors that a pair of radio stations in the area have decided to do the “non-stop Christmas music” gimmick. No big deal, someone always does it right? BUT NOT ON THE FIRST DAY OF NOVEMBER! Until now. And I’m not kidding. At all. It’s friggin’ insane. These people are on crack. »»More
Several media outlets reported today that Wal-Mart is threatening websites that traditionally post listings of the big early-bird sales many major retailers are planning for “Black Friday,” the day after Thanksgiving. But Wal-Mart doesn’t want its ads leaked weeks in advance. So this year, they claim they’ll sue any website that posts Wal-Mart’s sale details before the ad “officially” appears in newspapers. That doesn’t seem quite fair to me. »»More
The Carousel Center (or Destiny USA, whatever) recently decided to issue a complete ban on smoking, throughout the entire property. In fact, the Associated Press reports it’s the first mall anywhere in the country do instate such a wide-reaching rule. I’m not ranting about the ban itself, but about the smokers who actually complained about how they feel the new policy is unfair to them. »»More
I live in Madison County. So when I’ve got something coming to me via UPS, it usually goes through their East Syracuse warehouse. But why, does it then go to Rome — passing within minutes of my house en route — only to wind up just as far away from me as it was in East Syracuse? Brown’s wasting a lot of gas, and I have to wait longer to get my stuff!
