tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849348372908281816.post688333394436452517..comments2024-01-01T06:40:52.523-08:00Comments on Inane Asylum: Rotten Cow MuckMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10517087265569164625noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849348372908281816.post-38255526905505327032012-04-02T09:23:34.083-07:002012-04-02T09:23:34.083-07:00Hey JD, I sure hope you're not with "THE ...Hey JD, I sure hope you're not with "THE GOOD HANDS PEOPLE"...(won't specifically mention them by NAME, but we just finished our own little hassle with them over our rental condo...OUR plumbing had a leak, caused damage to the unit below. Plumbers came out on our dime and fixed OUR plumbing...repair work was authorized on the unit below, came to a few thousand (had to have dehumidifiers and such as it's concrete walls/floors)...turns out the GOOD HANDS PEOPLE did EVERYTHING IN THEIR POWER to get out of paying for the damage...but THE GOOD HANDS PEOPLE certainly have good hands when it comes to TAKING OUR MONEY! Jeannie did some research during our multi-month ordeal, and turns out THE GOOD HANDS PEOPLE are the WORST at paying out claims. So all those lovely TV ads claiming what GOOD HANDS they have are total BS. Unless they are actually referring at how good their hands are at TAKING (and KEEPING) your (our) money. Long story short, Jeannie (who is tough as nails I might add) did not give up and fought them to the bitter end, and they FINALLY capitulated and paid the claim (which is WHY WE HAVE INSURANCE ON OUR CONDO btw)...and as SOON as everything was finally paid, we moved ALL our policies to another company (we HAD everything with them...home, condo, cars, earthquake policy, etc). So it's their loss for being such tightwads on a seemingly VERY simple OUR UNIT, OUR FAULT claim. Not that I'm upset or holding a grudge with THE GOOD HANDS PEOPLE tho...oh no. But I wish you luck for a speedy resolution to your 'broken' car issue. <br /><br />And Cathy, any word on Gary?Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10517087265569164625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849348372908281816.post-26192622412041512432012-04-02T08:17:21.054-07:002012-04-02T08:17:21.054-07:00Janann, you KNOW that her insurer is looking for a...Janann, you KNOW that her insurer is looking for a way to stick you (and your insurer) with some of the liability--to reduce their cost. Especially since a Prius is probably pretty expensive to repair or replace. I wonder which company it is--so if they don't do right by you, I will be sure to NOT ever be their customer! (I am sure that they are now quaking in their boots!)<br /><br />Haha, I got an email just a few minutes ago from NBCSports--promoting their live broadcast of...the Tour of Flanders! on Sunday April 1! a little late for April Fools!<br /><br />BMC also got 4th with Greg Van A, so really not a bad showing--but you have to wonder just what is up with Thor and Gilbert (well, I know Gilbert has been ill, and he is clearly trying).<br /><br />Sky really failed, as did Garmin (Haussler in 30th best placing!) Respect to RSNT for getting 11th with Rast, though, as well as 21 & 24 after their disaster! Way to go!<br /><br />RaeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849348372908281816.post-49433109401315478452012-04-01T22:45:58.322-07:002012-04-01T22:45:58.322-07:00So glad that Gary will be heading home! I'm su...So glad that Gary will be heading home! I'm sure that his family and friends will be so relieved to have him home. Here's hoping that the move goes well. Let us know.<br /><br />LOTS of running around to deal with the accident this week. Because the police report clearly said that she was in the wrong lane, my insurance company (and the police officer I dealt with) said that her company should be taking full responsiblity for this one. I've been at the police station to fax the report, uploading photos etc. because apparently the girl is now saying that it wasn't her fault. Not sure how this can be.....she admitted it at the scene to police. BUT, her insurance will not even do damage assessment, etc until they "establish liability". And yes Matt, I cry for my poor little Prius that I loved so much :( I'm hoping that it can be fixed, but since we're still determining liability I really have no idea...<br />Not sure if she was on the phone or not. I could see the van coming, but couldn't see through the windshield. Not sure exactly why she didn't swerve out of the way otherwise though - as there was LOTS of room on her side.<br /><br />NOOOOOOOOOOOO Fabian! He has got to be SO disappointed - am I! I wanted to see a healthy on-form Boonen and Fabian really battle it out the next 2 weeks. Hope Fabian heals quickly and well - he has big goals at the end of the summer too.<br /><br />Extremely pleased for Boonen! He really deserves a season like this to prove he has gotten his act together again. He just looked thrilled and I was thrilled for him. What happened to BMC?? Ballan played it right and we knew that he wouldn't be able to contend in the sprint, but where was everyone else? SO much hype about the most amazing Classics team ever.<br /><br />Garmin's game plan seemed to be going perfectly until JVS crashed into that barrier. What the heck was that? It looked to me like maybe Haussler might have been slowed by that as well.<br /><br />GREAT to see it in HD on NBC though! Looking forward to next weekend.<br /><br />Have a great week everyone!<br />-JanannAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849348372908281816.post-36703438917931693282012-04-01T16:55:11.393-07:002012-04-01T16:55:11.393-07:00Wow, I never hoped or expected the RvV to end up l...Wow, I never hoped or expected the RvV to end up like it did! How devastating to see Fabian crash out! Beyond being extremely sorry for his pain and dashed hopes, losing the head to head between him and Boonen (not just today but next Sunday too) this year is such a disappointment. <br />I was cheering for Tommeke at the end but glad to see Ballan and Pozatto fight for it. <br />Props to NBCSports for carrying the race live, and staying with it past 1030 to show the podium. Seeing it on my TV was delightful. <br /> HOWEVER, as much as I have loved P&P in the past (and they did teach me well) everytime they mention the Tour de France during the spring classics I want to scream! If they were explaining how this is a different type of road racing with different tactics... but always describing the riders in terms of TdF potential just gets on my nerves (truthfully they've been worse about that in the past few weeks than they were today, but... and boy are they both making a lot more mistakes in their commentary this year, esp. Phil. He called Ballan the champion of Spain, for one outstanding example!)<br /><br />And, NBCSports producers, what was with being on a multiple-ad break EVERY SINGLE TIME the race hit a climb except the last? HELLO! This is the Tour of Flanders, it is all about the climbs! coming back to the race halfway up or near the top just isn't what I am looking for. So, I kept Sporza open on my laptop so I could see what NBC was missing. Sure wish that I could fully understand the Sporza announcers.<br /><br />Cathy, I hope that your cousin had an uneventful transfer. Still keeping him in my prayers.<br /><br />RaeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849348372908281816.post-22066493590156581682012-03-29T10:46:36.846-07:002012-03-29T10:46:36.846-07:00We've had some good news for cousin Gary. Ori...We've had some good news for cousin Gary. Originally his insurance carrier denied him coverage to be flown home to the trauma center in Memphis to continue his care, saying that basically his care here is fine and they don't need to incur the costs ($20k) to send him home. Although of course his family and friends all live there and being out here is costing his sister and Dad a bloody fortune - this IS Santa Barbara, afterall!! Plus he needs to be in a healing circle of people who will constantly visit and encourage him. Anyway, he works for Fed Ex as a software engineer (I think) and they have taken up his cause, trying to work it out with the insurance co (Cigna) but promising to pay for it themselves if that doesn't work out. They hope to take him home tomorrow or this weekend! We're going down tonight to say goodbye. Fingers crossed that this part all works out. There are a lot of people in Memphis wanting to see him and be part of his support team. Again, thanks for all of your good wishes!!CMehlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849348372908281816.post-31251195813991673442012-03-29T08:46:14.411-07:002012-03-29T08:46:14.411-07:00Hey Rae....unfortunately, riding here really sucks...Hey Rae....unfortunately, riding here really sucks early (as it's COLD and FOGGY). It doesn't get 'reasonable' until around 10:30am...so after my 5 hour ride, whatever race is going on is over. And this weekend Sunday is the best day of the forecast by far. I'd like to ride BOTH days, but we'll just see how it turns out. <br /><br />Calf Pencils...what's next, Lamb Protractors? I wonder what they (the pencils) look like? I do have to admit if I were in a buying mood and had to choose, I'd go with COMPOST over ROTTEN COW MUCK every time. So much in a name.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10517087265569164625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849348372908281816.post-4465058806760353102012-03-28T15:53:36.385-07:002012-03-28T15:53:36.385-07:00LOVE these pictures. Makes me wish that I had stuc...LOVE these pictures. Makes me wish that I had stuck with my painting class!<br /><br />Rotten cow muck = compost. Non-rotten cow muck = lots of bad smell. Yeah, seems backwards, but that is how our english language is.<br />Still sniggering over those farmer pencils, actually.<br /><br />Janann, so glad you and your darling came out of this okay! If your insurance is as good as mine was, no worries -- my resale value was more than I actually had paid, and I was able to replace my car for just my deductable. Oh, but it will be her HER insurance, won't it? Your agent will make sure you are taken care of? But Matt is right, finding that replacement is the biggest chore! Thank goodness for online shopping!<br /><br />This racing season has been a great one so far! Except that neither Garmin nor (especially) BMC have been getting many placings. Do you think Boonen will pull it off on Sunday? I will be up early watching. Hard to choose between Tommeke and Fabian, but I think seeing Tommeke make a comeback would be great! Hope that you are not working Sunday Matt, so you can ride early then watch the Tour of Flanders online.<br /><br />RaeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849348372908281816.post-56792263169253713772012-03-28T09:15:55.223-07:002012-03-28T09:15:55.223-07:00Hey JD....I rather liked how that particular shot ...Hey JD....I rather liked how that particular shot came out...there was fog still and the church is in the mist behind the trees. <br /><br />VERY SCARY about your accident! Gosh, so glad you and your daughter are ok..but don't you just HATE it that your nice car is WRECKED because of somebody else? (hopefully it's not totaled). I live in fear of that...my lovely 03 VW TDI is the best car I've ever had...however it's bluebook value surely won't replace it if someone were to total it (one of my friends who also HAD a TDI just had that happen a month ago...he's still trying to figure out what to buy with the $8000 the insurance co. gave him for his 02...his car was in beautiful condition, and now he must look for a car...buying used is always a risk if they didn't take good care of it, and sometimes you figure that out too late). <br /><br />What was the deal w/ the lady? Was she just not paying attention? On the cell phone? TEXTING? I think texting OR any use of your cell NOT hands free should be treated like drunk driving...mandatory loss of license for 6 months for FIRST offense along w/ a $1000 fine, and go up from there for multiple offenses. It's the ONLY way we're going to stop people from doing it, as it is SO dangerous to everybody, but bicycles/motorcycles particularly.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10517087265569164625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849348372908281816.post-82692995967659558412012-03-28T09:07:51.401-07:002012-03-28T09:07:51.401-07:00Yo Greg...today (Weds) it's warm and sunny AGA...Yo Greg...today (Weds) it's warm and sunny AGAIN! But I worked 10 hours today, hoping to do only 6 again tomorrow and ride again, before the weather shifts back to 'normal'. The forecast high for Saturday is 45F (BRRRRRR!) Oh, and cold's best friend Mr. WIND will be here too. I can hardly wait.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10517087265569164625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849348372908281816.post-89614446627302164772012-03-27T22:41:17.326-07:002012-03-27T22:41:17.326-07:00FANTASTIC photos Matt! I really love the one of t...FANTASTIC photos Matt! I really love the one of the bridge ;) Actually that pic of the bridge with the woods and old church or something in the background could literally be a postcard. Thanks again for sharing all of these!<br /><br />Still sending Gary positive thoughts! So scary.... You wonder what he is actually processing - if he can respond to some things. Peace to you all as you wait with him.<br /><br />Had my own scare yesterday. Was driving with my daughter after picking her up from school, rounding a bend in the road when a van suddenly appeared in my lane coming directly at me. Yikes! There was a car parked to my right, so I had no where to go. She just smashed right in to me. My poor poor little Prius left pieces and fluids all over the road, but very luckily neither of us was injured. Just a very long day of police, firefighters, tow trucks, insurance agents, body shop, rental car, procuring and installing new car seats in rental, etc. Thank goodness for seatbelts and carseats!<br /><br />Thanks for the "Pencil" explanation Barbara! I was baffled....<br /><br />BOONEN!!! I was hoping for good things from him this year :)<br /><br />Have you seen ANY cycling over there Matt? Lots going on right now!<br /><br />-JanannAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849348372908281816.post-33207690534866758212012-03-27T21:41:52.455-07:002012-03-27T21:41:52.455-07:00great photos and story- It would be cool to go rid...great photos and story- It would be cool to go ride there, except for the crappy rain,wind and cold. but then your pictures make it look like its sunny all time time!gregchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17991428904306540539noreply@blogger.com