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 Cancel them cards.../ Baked Beans...Too funny
 

 
Be sure and cancel your credit cards before you die !!!!

This is so priceless, and so easy to see happening, customer service being what it is today. .....

A lady died this past January, and Citibank billed her for February &March for their annual service charges on her credit card, & added late fees and interest on the monthly charge.
The balance had been $0.00,....now somewhere around $60.00.

A family member placed a call to Citibankhere's the exchange:
Family Member : "I am calling to tell you she died in January."

Citibank: "The account was never closed and the late fees & chargesstill apply."

Family Member: "Maybe, you should turn it over to collections."
 
Citibank: "Since it is 2 months past due, it already has been."

Family Member: So, what will they do when they find out she is dead?"
 
 Citibank: "Either report her account to frauds division or report herto the credit bureau, maybe both!"

Family Member: "Do you think God will be mad at her?" (I really liked this part!!!!)

Citibank: "Excuse me?"

Fami ly Member: "Did you just get what I was telling you the part about her being dead?"

Citibank: "Sir, you'll have to speak to my supervisor." (Duh!) (Supervisor gets on the phone):

Family Member: "I'm calling to tell you, she died in January."

Citibank: "The account was never closed, so the late fees and charges still apply." (This must be a phrase taught by the bank!)

Family Member: "Do you mean you want to collect from her estate?"
 
Citibank: (Stammering) "Are you her lawyer?"

Family Member: "No, I'm her great nephew"

Citibank: "Could you fax us a certificate of death?"

Family Member: "Sure." (fax number is given) After they get the fax:
 
Citibank: "Our system just isn't setup for death. I don't know whatmore I can do to help."

Family Member: "Well, if you figure it out, great! If not, you could just keep billing her. I really don't think she will care."

Citibank: "Well, the late fees & charges do still apply." (What is wrong with these people?!?)

Family Member: "Would you like her new billing address?"

Citibank: "Yes, that will help."

Family Member:" Odessa Memorial Cemetery , Highway 129, Plot Number69."

Citibank: "Sir, that's a cemetery!"

Family Member: "What do you do with dead people on your planet?"


(Priceless)
 
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Baked Beans - This is hilarious!

One day I met a sweet gentleman and fell in love. When it became
apparent that we would marry, I made the supreme sacrifice and gave up
beans.

Some months later, on my birthday, my car broke down on the way home
from work. Since I lived in the countryside I called my husband and told
him that I would be late because I had to walk home.

On my way, I passed by a small diner and the odor of baked beans was
more than I could stand. With miles to walk, I figured that I would walk
off any ill effects by the time I reached home, so I stopped at the
diner and before I knew it, I had consumed three large orders of baked
beans. All the way home, I made sure that I released all the gas.

Upon my arrival, my husband seemed excited to see me and excla imed
delightedly, "Darling I have a surp r ise for dinner tonight." He then
blindfolded me and led me to my chair at the dinner table.

I took a seat and just as he was about to remove my blindfold, the
telephone rang. He made me promise not to touch the blindfold until he
returned and went to answer the call.

The baked beans I had consumed were still affecting me and the pressure
was becoming most unbearable, so while my husband was out of the room I
seized the opportunity, shifted my weight to one leg and let one go. It
was not only loud, but it smelled like a fertilizer truck running over a
skunk in front of a pulpwood mill.

I took my napkin from my lap and fanned the air around me vigorously.
Then, shifting to the other cheek, I ripped off three more. The stink
was worse than cooked cabbage.

Keeping my ears carefully tuned to the conversation in the other room, I
went on like this for anoth er few minutes. The pleasure was
indescribable. When eventually the t el ephone farewells signaled the end
of my freedom, I quickly fanned the air a few more times with my napkin,
placed it on my lap and folded my hands back on it feeling very relieved
and pleased with myself.

My face must have been the picture of innocence when my husband
returned, apologizing for taking so long.
He asked me if I had peeked through the blindfold, and I assured him I
had not.

At this point, he removed the blindfold, and twelve dinner guests seated
around the table chorused:
"Happy Birthday!"

I fainted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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 So tell me..how to you feel about it...
 

I could not have said it better, myself.  If I/you don't love yourself, how
can we/you love others?  I am younger than some of you, older than most of
you but I/we are blessed. 


The other day a young person asked me how I felt about being old. I was
taken aback, for I do not think of myself as old. Upon seeing my reaction,
she was immediately embarrassed, but I explained that it was an interesting
question, and I would ponder it, and let her know.

Old Age, I decided, is a gift. I am now, probably for the first time in my
life, the person I have always wanted to be. Oh, not my body! I sometime
despair over my body, the wrinkles, the baggy eyes, and the sagging butt.

And often I am taken aback by that old person that lives in my mirror (who
looks like my mother!), but I don't agonize over those things for long.

I would never trade my amazing friends, my wonderful life, my loving family
for less gray hair or a flatter belly. As I've aged, I've become more kind
to myself, and less critical of myself. I've become my own friend. I don't
chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for
buying that silly cement gecko that I didn't need, but looks so avante garde
on my patio.

I am entitled to a treat, to be messy, to be extravagant.I have seen too
many dear friends leave this world too soon; before they understood the
great freedom that comes with aging.

Whose business is it if I choose to read or play on the computer until 4 AM
and sleep until noon? I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of
the 60&70's, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love ... I
will.

I will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body,
and will dive into the waves with abandon if I choose to, despite the
pitying glances from the jet set.They, too, will get old.

I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as
well forgotten. And I eventually remember the important things.

Sure, over the years my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break
when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when somebody's
beloved pet gets hit by a car? But broken hearts are what give us strength
and understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and
sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect.

I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and
to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face.
So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could
turn silver.

As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what
other people think. I don't question myself anymore. I've even earned the
right to be wrong.

So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like
the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am
still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or
worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day. (If I
feel like it)

MAY OUR FRIENDSHIP NEVER COME APART ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S STRAIGHT FROM THE
HEART! MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE A RAINBOW OF SMILES ON YOUR FACE AND IN YOUR
HEART FOREVER AND EVER!

FRIENDS FOREVER!
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 Two Moons tonight
 

Two moons on 27 August
 
27th Aug the Whole World is waiting for.............
 
Planet Mars will be the brightest in the night sky starting August.
 
It will look as large as the full moon to the naked eye. This will cultivate on Aug. 27 when Mars comes within 34.65M miles of earth. Be sure to watch the sky on Aug. 27 12:30 am . It will look like the earth has 2 moons. The next time Mars may come this close is in 2287.
 
Share this with your friends as NO ONE ALIVE TODAY will ever see it again
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 School's In
 

 
 
Wow..did I get some rest last nite...lol..Went lay down at 7:30 and didn't awake till 7 this morning...so for a lil while I was the only person awake in the house lol...so quiet...even the dogs were sleeping lol...
 
I tell ya...spending most of your day with 25..6yr olds will tire ya out...lol..Yeap...I already started subbing in the school...but not just any school...the school my youngest goes to..the one I so dreaded for him to go...I went to the meeting they had..and made sure to let them teachers know that I do subbing..and I already got some days planned to go...but the first one was in my own son's class...His teacher seems to need every Friday afternoon off...and guess who will be going in her place..lol..so..I will be keeping my eyes on things..and making some money while doing it....lol..
 
My lil one loved that I was there...some kids act up when their parents are there..but no my lil guy...he went on his way doing his work...Not to brag...lol..but he is one of the good kids..but being the good kid can also be a bad thing..you know what I mean...His heart is so kind...at recess..I gave him money to buy an orange juice...and on the way back to class..I spotted one of the other kids asking for a drink..and of course my lil one has a kind heart..and he shared it..OH...I didn't like that..and I surely let it be known..I was not mean..but very firm...I let him and the other lil guy know..that is not accepted..that I do not like that..and not to do it again...I told both of them this..and I took the drink away and threw it away..I know some may think me wrong...but..too bad..that is one thing I don't care what opinion anyone has of it...No altering me on that one...
 
My middle son..well...he seems to be liking High School pretty much...he is running for student council...he so shocked me with that one...and then he also is trying out for this K run thing..He is overweight..so I am a lil worried there...but the guy in charge of it gave him pointers as what to do to get ready for it...and he has been doing it...he goes and run for a min..then walk a min..he does that 6times all together...He really seems interested in the hands on things...with Ag.  I was a lil worried when he decided not to continue with Band..and go with this instead..but...I see now..it is good for him to try different things..and not to continue with something he is not interested in no longer..We still have a ways to go on our relationship...but..I will never give up on my son..
 
The day I quit working at Wal mart was one of the best things I've ever done...it is not an over nite thing....but...being here with my family is making a big difference in them and in me...still have a long way to go..and I know it will be a life time thing..but...at least now..something is being done...I refuse to loose any of my kids to anger ..
 
With all the busy things..I've not been able to see my uncle..but...My mom says he is not feeling too well...but holding his own...I thank you all again for all the prayers...
 
I hope all is well with my friends here and I pray for you all to have a great weekend...Take care..and much love to ya'll
 
SammyJo
 
 
 
 
 
Just a lil humor.. Click here: Best Humor from the Net - Southern Speak
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 Talk about me..UMM..So what's new..LOL...
 

 
Man..Just when I think ok..I'm doing good..something else goes nuts on me...LOL..really and truly..it is not funny..my arm started aching Friday evening..it grew to this unbearable pain...I couldn't believe it...It happened before..and Dr took X-rays and never could find out what was wrong..I just don't remember exactly what she did for it..but..boy..Bright and early tom. I will be at her office to find out what we did last time.  Yesterday..with all the Advil and Tylenol I was taking..I was so sleepy..tried to sleep..but OMG..awoke to the pain..I got up crying..and I mean crying loudly..I am such a big baby when it comes to pain...but..jeepers it really hurts..Last nite..I took more advil..with the grace of God..I actually slept..of course though with so many weird dreams...crazy dreams..lol..but without so much pain...Today..it aches but I can actually bear it..so here I am typing..umm..I would have blamed it on the computer..but..heck..I hadn't really been on the computer much...OH Hell..I'm just getting old..LOL..
 
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Ok..lets talk about other things..and many more do I have to talk about lol..
So..my kids started school on Thursday..yeap..all three..First we brought middle son to his first day of High School..yeap..I just can't believe it..He tried to act like he was not nervous..but when I asked if he wanted to walk to his class alone or with me...he told me if I wanted to come along it was fine..well I knew what that meant...I wanted to cry a little there but composed myself..I knew he would be ok..he would love this school..as my eldest did and I when I went there..Now..it was my youngest's turn..time to head to a new school for first grade...but..this one is different...my youngest was very excited..but not ME!!!..I so hated that he has to go to this Damn school...
 
I tried to get him into the other school..but..Nooo..they say it is filled up..we live so far away from the one he is going to..but..they made zones..as to supposingly be fair..an non prejudice..so they take us way on the East side of our lil shit town and put us way on the West side it..and I mean on the bad side of town too...
 
He seem to be ok..he seem happy when I picked him up...but then the second day came..and of course it was raining..which doesn't help the mood..my mood..I got him in the bld..and as I watched him walk down that long hallway with his lil hands in his pockets and his head down..my heart broke...I got to my truck and cried and cried and cried...I begged God to please take care of my baby..not to let any harm come to him..and to show me that all will be ok...One thing you can bank on...I will surely be there often..starting with Tuesday with the first parent thing meeting..I have not showed any of my feelings to my baby..I do pretend that all is well..As long as he is happy..then all is good..but..with me being a spy behind the scenes lol..
 
Well..after all this...my eldest came home packed up his truck..and hugs and kisses..then he too headed back to college..It is a lil more easy when he leaves...but still hard..Hell!!!..who am I fooling...it still hurts like hell when he leaves..!!!!...Being a parent and letting go..is pure heart break!!!...I know within weeks..all will be good and my heart better..but for now..hurting, lonely and worried....
 
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And to top it all off...there is a Damn Hurricane!!!!!!!!!!!!...DEAN!!!!!!...I don't wish it on anyone..but..I don't want it here...So far they predict it to hit elsewhere..but..nothing for sure yet...it still has a few days to change it's path and head straight for La...I remember with Lily...it was going elsewhere also..and changed paths and hit us..and we lost our mobile home...and that is what I fear...It is a big one..Our mobile home is newer..I think now going on 4 years old..but..still a mobile home...I don't know if I could handle it again...I still remember Lily like it was only yesterday...Driving up...seeing my home's roof rolled up in the backyard...Walls fallen in...Huge holes in the floor..no longer a home..but..like something you would see at the junk yard...We were one of the lucky ones..we still managed to salvage some things...many were not so lucky..their homes were shredded down to the ground..nothing salvageable...Oh don't get me wrong...our lives are far more important than material things..but..it is part of our lives our homes..and even the silly things we collect...
 
So..I do pray to the Lord to protect us from this storm..and from any other..I pray for any who may be touched by these storms..to be kept safe and not to have to go thru much loss..I also pray to the Lord to protect all from all the different diasters that come their ways..I know there are many different kinds..and many ppl loose so much because of it..so please Lord protect all your children..protect Mine and all those I love...In Jesus' name I pray this...Amen..
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Boy..Have I surely become a complainer huh...I'm sorry..don't mean to be..but..hey if the shoe fits..then I must wear it...
I will try to reply to all my comments..if I don't please know that I am very thankful for all prayers for my uncle and my family..for all beautiful things said to me..and of course those wonderful humorous things too...I do read  many of ya'll blogs..but have not posted many comments..and I am sorry about that..just still in my silent mode..umm..with this blog you think I was lying lol..but seriously..I am still enjoying many blogs...and I wish you all love and smiles...Always in my thoughts and my prayers all of you...my speical friends...
 
SammyJo
 

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