munch, munch
Putting marzipan in was genius. I am The Goddess of Cooking!
Hey, can I ask a question? Ok, two now. Is Doggie a male-type? Just wondering.
This “LoveSoulMate.us” must be paying Google a fortune - it’s been the ad on the bottom of everythread for over a week now.
Really Bad Stuff in their credit history is a popular reason not to have an account. Bounce entirely too many checks or commit other frauds and ChexSystems puts a big red X by your name and you’ll not find a bank that’ll let you have an account.
Then there are the mattress or coffee can people that just don’t trust banks and want to keep their cash at home.
Winding up this short list are assorted illegal or insufficiently documented people.
If a person fits any of those categories and can’t / won’t have a checking account, they’re not going to have a savings account either.
I’m in a funk now - one of the best taquerias in the downtown area was just across the street from here, and they’re gone. Pasted to the door is an unlawful detainer filing and stickers from various companies advising that they have leased equipment inside - the dishwasher, soda fountain, etc. - and once the place is re-taken by the landlord to call them so they can retrieve it.
Two blocks further away is a place that has edible food, but costs significantly more, and two blocks the other way is a Del Taco, which is inconceivably worse than Taco Bell. Instead of chips, they pair tacos and burritos with french fries. 
:mad: :mad: :mad:
As for what I do? I say “No” a lot. I do computer security, and all day long, I’m fending off requests that are either just plain wacky, improper or illegal.
[whine] Can I put an instant messenger on my computer?
Can I download this?
What does this do?
How do I save a picture again?
Can I run this video?
Something’s wrong with my computer. i don’t know what*.
[/whine]
*Seriously, would you ever go to the car mechanic, say, and stubbornly refuse to say what you thought the car was doing wrong?
(No wonder you’re called gotpasswords.
I clicked on it and they want your name, astrological sign and your cell phone. Um, no.
Swampy, one alternative to direct depost is a cash card. I’m not sure what the exact name for it is, but it works like a gift card. No bank account necessary. Every payday, it’s reloaded, and they can use it just like a credit card or ATM card. It works great for non-bank account having type people. The people who lose the card have probably lost a paycheck before, too, if my experience working for a staffing agency was any indication. Some people need keepers. :rolleyes:
I work at a rather well-known (I think) family-owned supplier of photographic supplies and equipment, though the company has recently branched out into convienence-store-type items and baby accessories. On the new company-wide phone list that got published today, I am listed as “IT.” Which isn’t really true. I review, import, and process orders placed on our website, as well as acting as technical support for people who can’t click on “submit” to save their lives.
Make up your cell phone #.
I agree
Are we supposed to be describing what we do in order to obtain funds to keep living in our current domeciles? I make sure that external clients get paid properly (they are on commission) for the work they do for our collections division.
By degree, I’m an aeronautical and astronautical engineer. By job series, I’m a mechanical engineer. By job description, I’m an analyst. By hobby, I’m a potter. By default, I’m keeper of a dog and a cat.
My actual paying job involves doing studies of engineering systems, which is almost as dull as it sounds. I used to do design, and I loved that, but I’m way too senior to get that kind of job any longer, and I ain’t taking a demotion to do design work again.
Only 2 more nights alone - yay! I’m gonna take off early on Friday so I can fetch my sweetie at BWI by 4-ish. I’ll be glad to have him back here - the cat box is getting full… :eek:
OK, just kidding - in fact, I just finished scooping.
And I’m thawing out some leftover stew for my supper. Too bad I don’t have time to bake a loaf of bread, even on the quick setting. Then again, if I did bake it, I’d eat the whole thing - I loves me warm, just-baked bread. So it’s prolly a good thing that it takes too long.
I tried that - they say they call your cell to give you a PIN. Fortunately, the number I made up wasn’t a valid number, so some stranger didn’t get a bizarre call…
Maggie-girl
Maddy-girl
Loki-boy
Bernie=?
dogbutler-guy
I’m a mechanical designer. For the past ten years I have designed subsea oilwell production equipment. Before that I designed drilling equipment.
Yesterday a transformer blew up here at work, 'coz we had a huge line of thunderstorms come through. We got to go home at 2:00!
I got home and our big patio umbrella had been lifted out of the table, and thrown around! The pole was leaning up against the sliding glass door. Thankfully nothing was broken, and I just stuck it back in it’s bucket.
I’ve talked to “temp” boss and all is set up for me to take a loooong vacation, except for getting the paper signed by the doctor. Is it wrong for me to be excited? I haven’t gone this long without working since my son was a baby. I feel sorta guilty…
I am the AD of a large organization that provides services to persons with disabilities. The work training end of things is one of my babies at work, hence stuff like mopheads, boxes, peanut bags, wiiiiiiiirrrrrrreeeeeee haaaaaannnnnnggggggeeeeeeerrrrrrrssss and other assorted stuff. I’m also Mr. Policy/Procedures/Rules/Regs and [del]babysitter** direct supervisor of a bunch of whiny people. Plus, as a sideline I get to run around the country several times a year making sure other places are doing what they are supposed to do. Fun huh?
Speaking of which, I am leaving early Sunday morning going to Ioway for some work stuff and will be gone pretty much all week.
gotti you hit the nail on the head. I do believe most of these folks couldn’t get an account. Jah we’ve looked into the idea of cash cards and may revisit it in a year or so once the latest trauma has calmed down.
I came home from work this afternoon cause my face hurts. I took some pain meds and am sittin’ around with an ice pack on my face. Feels good!
IIRC, Bernie=girl
FYI
Jade (pug) = girl
Isa (chi) = girl
Also, I do believe all of the above mentioned canines are currently unemployed. 
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
Thanks! My nick for you is always Doggie, though.
Bernie is short for Bernadette. No, we didn’t name her that - she came with the name when we adopted her, and it was just easier to call her Bernie. Or Hairbag. Or FatDog.
Lovingly, of course…
I’m finally back from Arizona (well technically I was back yesterday, but I had to spend the entire day catching up at work so I couldn’t find time to post). Sedona is indescribably pretty. And while I spent the weekend hiking around the high desert everything I wrote was nautical in theme; I swear my mind is never in sync with reality.
As for what I do: My degree is (or technically will be) computer science and I work for a government contractor to maintain massive databases of products that the military purchases from private firms. I also maintain several odds and ends of the program we produce that allows the military types to access these databases. I plan on getting out of this field as fast as I can as I believe that it is consuming my soul.
I envy you ** Spatial Rift 47**, I am about 2-3 years away from being paid to be a student, and I can’t wait.
Oh, right. Regarding the OP, I have not been to a zoo in much too long. Off the top of my head I would say that its been 7 or 8 years. I really need to get back to one, and since my sister is currently employed by a zoo not far from where I live (within an hour and a half drive) I could actually go visit one for free. Hmm…