is MY treasure! I scored a "dead" HP inkjet printer destined for the trash today. Well, if it wasn't dead before, it is now. We broke it trying to get the two ink cartridges out. Hey - those are worth $3 each in Staples rewards! The printer can be worth $50 towards an HP trade-in. Our IT guy put it in the trash because he was cleaning out his office. I agonized over it all day. I didn't feel comfortable just asking for "trash" and couldn't sneak it out of there. All of a sudden I had an idea!! I went up to him and said "Hey, instead of throwing the printer in the trash - mind if I haul it away for recycling?" Well, I really will be recycling it as a trade-in and the cartridges get recycled at Staples. I wasn't lying!!
Sunday we went into Boston and did a sunset harbor cruise. This is regular $22 a person, but I bought "groupons" a while back for $12 each. First time redeeming a groupon and it was nice and easy. The cruise was GREAT!!! It was very cold out on the water though. They take you out by Old Ironsides as she fires her cannon at sunset! The Queen Mary II was docked in Boston. Uh, large just doesn't describe that boat! It was rather intimidating!
Old Ironsides
Sunset over the Zakim Bridge
On the way home, we stopped at T.G.I. Friday's to use our free burger coupons (Facebook promo). We each ordered a beer and burgers and were out of there for under $20 including tip. The burgers were really good, but I'm not sure if I'd order it again.
Yesterday was our 8th wedding anniversary. Hard to believe it's been that long already. We went out to T.G.I. Friday's, but DH's jaw (sinus infection) was bothering him so he didn't want to use a free burger coupon. I had the free chicken sandwich this time. I liked the chicken more than the burger. Not something I normally would order, but it was really good! I had three more coupons left, so I gave two to a coworker. I saved one so DH could try the chicken sandwich before the promo ends.
I'm feeling kinda bummed today because things are still not resolved with my mother. I still don't feel I did anything wrong. I just didn't agree with her car purchase, so I told her so. Honestly, I'm not sure who's not speaking to who!! I just know it's been almost three weeks since I sent her that email telling her I couldn't manage her finances anymore. Nothing since then. Oh, the reason I'm bummed? My mom ALWAYS sends us an anniversary card. Nothing so far.
The payments hit my student loan, but I'll update that info on Saturday when I go over the finances.
Finally, I know this post has a lot in it, but I just HAVE to share this pic I took while I was writing my last blog entry!! My pain in the butt mutt again!!
One person's trash....
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October 8th, 2009 at 01:40 am 1254962401
Congrats! & sorry about your mom.
I have rescued a few things from the office trash, for sure.
October 8th, 2009 at 03:36 am 1254969407
Sorry that things are unresolved with your Mom. Hopefully, a little time with help things.
And I would have no problem with doing the same for the cartidges! Good thinking
October 8th, 2009 at 03:50 am 1254970221
I hope things get better between you and your mom.
October 8th, 2009 at 12:53 pm 1255002797
My Mom sulls up from time to time, and then she gets over it. In the meantime it sucks for a while. Mothers and Daughters! Sorry that you're in that place, but if you are doing what's best for your mental health and if she isn't listening anyway? Sounds as if you made the right decision.
The boat ride sounds heavenly.
And way to go beating back that student loan debt!
October 8th, 2009 at 01:20 pm 1255004418
Thank you all for the anniversary wishes. It certainly is this relationship that I wish to devote all my energy to right now. Frustrating at times, but more laughter these days.
Yes, I do love my cute little pain in the butt!! Purse ransacking and all!
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Jerry