Arrrg

The sub service computer called this morning at 5:40 am with an assignment to cover for the French teacher in Yelm. I looked out the window and the sun was coming up for a change so I respectfully declined the assignment, besides, they are not suppose to call before 6 anyway. Serves them right.

We were both hungry after the symphony rehearsal last night and decided to stop at Carl's Jr. for a snack. I almost ordered in Spanish. I figured if I could not understand the counter guy’s English it would only be fair if he could not understand my Spanish. It appears that Carl’s has set some really low thresholds for obtaining employment. Picture this now. Its 9:59 pm. They close at 10 pm. There is no one in the place but me. It’s a take out order and Pedro hands me a number. A number!!!… I’m the only one in the place. Appears he was worried that he would not be able to get the onion rings to the right customer on facial recognition alone. While I’m waiting I take a look at the menu. Up on a lighted board are photos of what they refer to as the Six Dollar Burgers. There are six of them and the prices are $4.49, $4.59, $4.69, $5.45, $3.85 and $29.64 which is the same burger as the $3.85 but comes with a gastric pump and a “go to the front of the line” card for St Peters Hospital ER. No $6.00 burger. Go figure.

We are flying to Salt Lake this weekend for a short trip. I went into my old place of employment and looked up an old friend who works for Enterprise Rent a Car and got him to arrange for a rental in SL. He asked what kind of car did I want and I told him a Geo Metro would be fine. He listed the choice as "Economy" $16.00/day. Both he and I know that the ERAC office at the SL airport does not have any "economy" cars and they will have to give me what they have on hand for the same price. Oh dang. He also listed in the comments section that I was a State Farm VIP, so I guess I will have to shave and use deodorant. O the sacrifices we make to save a buck.
I'm looking forward to a good frisking at the airport and a spacious seat assignment on the plane
We are flying with a new airline called Larry's Feed, Tire, Funeral Home and Discount Airline LLC. Wish us luck.

Thanks for listening, I feel much better