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[lawgrad91]

CRAAAAAP!!! I didn't get accepted into the Franklink Square summer show. Until I actually see the show hung I won't know whether to feel insulted or not. Judging is so weird, but I've entered enough shows now to know that rejection is part of the territory of the art world and I take it with a grain of salt. Unfortunatley if I see weak art hanging where I know mine could have been, then the grains of salt feel like they are sitting in an open wound. Oh well, there are more shows coming up that I'm entering, so I will keep you posted. Thanks to all for the good luck wishes, I'll save them for next time!

Bummer. I'm so sorry. I definitely feel shin kicks going their way.

[CathyCA]

I'm getting a new water heater today!

The plumber has only made 10 visits on the warranty since New Year's Day. I finally convinced the warranty company that it was cheaper to install a new water heater than to pay the plumber to come out and make regular repairs. Of course, by now, the existing water heater is almost entirely rebuilt. . .

I'm also getting the guy to install a ceiling fan in my breakfast room today.

I can't believe it made it this far without a...

Smart Ass Alert!

Does the ceiling fan use water? Heat water? Pour water? Water the breakfast room, perhaps?

Seriously, I hope you have many hot showers, available at will, in your future and no more heater troubles.
Good negotiations.

As it turns out, the guy who was installing the fan was NOT an electrician. So, he tried his best and then had to call in another guy from the maintenance company to check his work. I'm only a little surprised that the ceiling fan isn't sprinkling water all over the breakfast room.

Thanks for your good wishes, Cap'n.

[CameronBornAndBred]

CRAAAAAP!!! I didn't get accepted into the Franklink Square summer show. Until I actually see the show hung I won't know whether to feel insulted or not. Judging is so weird, but I've entered enough shows now to know that rejection is part of the territory of the art world and I take it with a grain of salt. Unfortunatley if I see weak art hanging where I know mine could have been, then the grains of salt feel like they are sitting in an open wound. Oh well, there are more shows coming up that I'm entering, so I will keep you posted. Thanks to all for the good luck wishes, I'll save them for next time!

Bummer. I'm so sorry. I definitely feel shin kicks going their way.

I've gotten some nice responses on facebook from other artist friends of mine. Each of them has amazing talent, you would think there is no way on this planet that they would be rejected, but it happens all the time. It's very similar to what writers must go through, tons of rejection letters sitting next to their best selling novel.

[TillyGalore]

I'm not sure the plumber gets paid premium dollars on warranty repairs. In fact, there's a good possibility that the plumber is getting squadoosh. I'm not sure if the appliance/home service world is the same as computer hardware but there plenty of agreements between "authorized service providers" and the manufacturer they represent where the service provider doesn't get paid for the warranty work, they're only reimbursed for parts and handling.

The plumber gets $60 per visit, unless it's a visit to correct the previous repair, for which he gets zero/nada/zippy. He signed up for this warranty repair service as a way to make new client contacts. It's a marketing thing for him.

He made some money from his visit today. I paid him $125 to install my lovely new ceiling fan.

And I have a new water heater now!!!

Yay for a new water heater and ceiling fan for CathyCA!!!

[TillyGalore]

CRAAAAAP!!! I didn't get accepted into the Franklink Square summer show. Until I actually see the show hung I won't know whether to feel insulted or not. Judging is so weird, but I've entered enough shows now to know that rejection is part of the territory of the art world and I take it with a grain of salt. Unfortunatley if I see weak art hanging where I know mine could have been, then the grains of salt feel like they are sitting in an open wound. Oh well, there are more shows coming up that I'm entering, so I will keep you posted. Thanks to all for the good luck wishes, I'll save them for next time!

Damn. Those old ladies better prepare for some mental shin kicks

Yeah! Mental shin kicks and business cards to a good optometrist or ophthalmologist!

[CathyCA]

CRAAAAAP!!! I didn't get accepted into the Franklink Square summer show. Until I actually see the show hung I won't know whether to feel insulted or not. Judging is so weird, but I've entered enough shows now to know that rejection is part of the territory of the art world and I take it with a grain of salt. Unfortunatley if I see weak art hanging where I know mine could have been, then the grains of salt feel like they are sitting in an open wound. Oh well, there are more shows coming up that I'm entering, so I will keep you posted. Thanks to all for the good luck wishes, I'll save them for next time!

Bummer. I'm so sorry. I definitely feel shin kicks going their way.

I've gotten some nice responses on facebook from other artist friends of mine. Each of them has amazing talent, you would think there is no way on this planet that they would be rejected, but it happens all the time. It's very similar to what writers must go through, tons of rejection letters sitting next to their best selling novel.

Your art is wonderful, and the next show may be your best show.

[CathyCA]

I'm not sure the plumber gets paid premium dollars on warranty repairs. In fact, there's a good possibility that the plumber is getting squadoosh. I'm not sure if the appliance/home service world is the same as computer hardware but there plenty of agreements between "authorized service providers" and the manufacturer they represent where the service provider doesn't get paid for the warranty work, they're only reimbursed for parts and handling.

The plumber gets $60 per visit, unless it's a visit to correct the previous repair, for which he gets zero/nada/zippy. He signed up for this warranty repair service as a way to make new client contacts. It's a marketing thing for him.

He made some money from his visit today. I paid him $125 to install my lovely new ceiling fan.

And I have a new water heater now!!!

Yay for a new water heater and ceiling fan for CathyCA!!!

Thank you, Tilly. It's not a Hunter ceiling fan like yours, but it's a cool ceiling fan!

[TillyGalore]

Thank you, Tilly. It's not a Hunter ceiling fan like yours, but it's a cool ceiling fan!

I am so excited about ceiling fans, I'm thinking about putting one in the back bedroom and my kitchen. The kitchen gets pretty hot when the dryer is running.

[CathyCA]

Thank you, Tilly. It's not a Hunter ceiling fan like yours, but it's a cool ceiling fan!

I am so excited about ceiling fans, I'm thinking about putting one in the back bedroom and my kitchen. The kitchen gets pretty hot when the dryer is running.

I have early onset Alzheimer's or something. I can't remember the name of my fan's manufacturer. It's not Hunter, but it starts with an H and I bought it at Lowe's.

I love the "cool" of fans.

[CameronBornAndBred]

Earljam better appreciate my signature. I got it while watching Futurama last night. Bender channeled EJ, and someone out there in internetland actually turned the screen capture from the scene into a signature sized image, with words to boot!

(By the way, it's from the episode where the Planet Express crew gets stuck on a planet with the cast of the original Star Trek and the biggest space alien Trekkie in the universe. It was funny as hell.)

[DukieInKansas]

CRAAAAAP!!! I didn't get accepted into the Franklink Square summer show. Until I actually see the show hung I won't know whether to feel insulted or not. Judging is so weird, but I've entered enough shows now to know that rejection is part of the territory of the art world and I take it with a grain of salt. Unfortunatley if I see weak art hanging where I know mine could have been, then the grains of salt feel like they are sitting in an open wound. Oh well, there are more shows coming up that I'm entering, so I will keep you posted. Thanks to all for the good luck wishes, I'll save them for next time!

You are taking it better than I am. I'm sending shin kicks their way for being so short sighted.

[YmoBeThere]

I ordered a Nook several hours before they lowered the price and then Amazon dropped the prices on the Kindle. I tried to cancel the order but it was already in shipping. I hope they don't make me go through the silliness of returning it to get the lower price.

[YmoBeThere]

Coffee. Eggs in a Basket. Bacon. World Cup.

Portugal just put on a clinic, taking down North Korea 7-0. Ouch.

Should be some interesting matches today. Particularly Uruguay and Mexico.

[TillyGalore]

Thank you, Tilly. It's not a Hunter ceiling fan like yours, but it's a cool ceiling fan!

I am so excited about ceiling fans, I'm thinking about putting one in the back bedroom and my kitchen. The kitchen gets pretty hot when the dryer is running.

I have early onset Alzheimer's or something. I can't remember the name of my fan's manufacturer. It's not Hunter, but it starts with an H and I bought it at Lowe's.

I love the "cool" of fans.

I'd bet it's Hampton Bay. I've read good things about their fans.

When I crank up the ceiling fan in the living room, it makes me cold.

[Miles]

Coffee. Eggs in a Basket. Bacon. World Cup.

Portugal just put on a clinic, taking down North Korea 7-0. Ouch.

Should be some interesting matches today. Particularly Uruguay and Mexico.

I know! I'm excited and will be relocating from the office to the sofa in about thirty minutes.

[CathyCA]

I'd bet it's Hampton Bay. I've read good things about their fans.

When I crank up the ceiling fan in the living room, it makes me cold.

That's it! Hampton Bay.

Did I mention that I love my ceiling fans?

[bjornolf]

Apparently there's a smurf movie coming out next year. My wife and kids are definitely gonna wanna see this one. Here's a trailer:

http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi4122347033/

[Rolvix]

I'm participating in a 70s style Hobie Cat regatta at camp this summer. I am SO pumped.

Rolvix, how was Haiti?

Haiti was AWESOME. I can't even explain it haha.

If you want I can post a link to the photo sharing sight that has all of the pictures from the trip on it. (Is that appropriate on an internet forum though?)

Actually I'll PM it to you if you want!

[lawgrad91]

Rolvix, any way you want to do it is fine. I'm sure other people will want to see as well.

[Miles]

I'm participating in a 70s style Hobie Cat regatta at camp this summer. I am SO pumped.

Rolvix, how was Haiti?

Haiti was AWESOME. I can't even explain it haha.

If you want I can post a link to the photo sharing sight that has all of the pictures from the trip on it. (Is that appropriate on an internet forum though?)

Actually I'll PM it to you if you want!

It is definitely appropriate to share a link to another site UNLESS either site has specific rules against it. In CTN's case, you are free, and encouraged, to post the link. Heck, you could even start a thread. ;)