Resist, resist, resist! (And other assorted news)

[thistlechaser]

Today here at work we have some Costco people here to sell memberships. (For those not in the know, Costco is a "warehouse club" type place. Buy food in bulk and such, supposedly cheaper that way.) Normal membership at the store or online is $45. If you get membership today (still $45), you get a $10 money card (or whatever they're called, worth $10 towards whatever purchase). While I've never seriously thought about getting a membership, it's oddly hard to resist it now. I don't *like* shopping. I especially don't like shopping when there are lots of people around. (Last time I had a membership there (well, my family's), it was like a herd of cattle (with small, crying kids) wandering around the aisles.) Heck, even thinking about shopping there in the past is making me twitch now. So yes, I don't want to go shopping there... but getting a membership is still tempting. Why? Well, for the same reason they have memberships and are often so crowded, I suspect: Because you can't get in without one. Part of me is going 'Ooooo! Oooo! Not everyone can go shop there, so *I* want to! Because lots of people can't! So that makes it special!'.

So, yeah. Resist, resist, resist. I don't even want it, but I'm resisting anyway.

In other news, my cat was fine at lunchtime. She was sitting at the door and waiting for me, as usual. (She's the most dog-like cat I've ever met.) She acted normally, so I'm happy.

And finally, in lighter news (that's punny! You'll see!), my damned desk-neighbor is still passing gas very loudly. It's gross and I want to beat him with something. I finally complained to my boss, and she forwarded my letter to HR. Hopefully I'll get my desk moved... and if nothing else, at least a lot of people are laughing at this guy behind his back now. (It's too bad I take such glee in that, as I used to like the guy... back before I had to sit next to him and knew about his personal problems.)

He comes in at 8:30 in the morning, and starts farting then. (I hate the word 'farting', but 'passing gas' doesn't convey just how gross it is to have to hear that noise (usually long, wet ones) for eight or nine hours straight.) My mother suggested I leave a bottle of Beano on his desk. I'd rather beat him with something.

He's done it five times in the time it has taken me to make this post. YUCK!

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Costco

[tersa.livejournal.com]

Costco is pretty good immediately after it opens at least on Saturday morning, which is one of the times I've gone.

However, given your agoraphobia, I'm not sure if any time would be good for you.

(HP5 on CD for $42.99 though; I checked when I went on Tuesday :) If you want me to buy it for you, just let me know.)

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[thistle-chaser.livejournal.com]

(HP5 on CD for $42.99 though; I checked when I went on Tuesday :) If you want me to buy it for you, just let me know.)

Thanks for the offer! I decided I can't get 5 on CD until I finish listening to the first four which I already have... and seeing how I have most of book 3 and most of book 4 to go still (and rare interest in listening), it might be a while. :)

[kirbyk.livejournal.com]

I have a similar reaction to Costco that you do. It's really not hard to make up the membership cost in savings, particularly since your Costco has gas (not all of them do.)

But you pay for it. It takes longer than a normal gas station usually, and unless you shop at weird hours, it's full of crowds that seem exceptionally rude. It takes forever to get checked out, and then you have a demeaning search before you can leave. I'd much rather pay more. For large families, it's probably worth it since bulk sizes are very practical, but for single individuals, it's a lot more marginal.

If you ever feel a need to go, just get Mark to go with you, he's got a membership.

And, I'm very glad I don't have your co-workers. I understand that sometimes everyone has gas that needs to escape, but that sounds like a medical condition, or perhaps a gypsy curse, that needs to be addressed, and not at the expense of fellow employees. Bleh.

Given that your job is heavily phone based, you can't even use headphones or earplugs to ignore the problem. Hopefully HR will have a talk with Mr. Butt Music.

Good luck!

[thistle-chaser.livejournal.com]

It takes forever to get checked out, and then you have a demeaning search before you can leave. I'd much rather pay more.

That's what it really comes down to. I'd rather pay more for smaller crowds and faster service.

And, I'm very glad I don't have your co-workers. I understand that sometimes everyone has gas that needs to escape, but that sounds like a medical condition, or perhaps a gypsy curse

Snicker! Could be a curse, yeah. But seriously, I waited weeks before complaining to make sure he wasn't just sick or something, but now it's gone on too long. Blech!

[metron-ariston.livejournal.com]

I'm glad that your kitty is better! *sparkley anime eyes* Animals in distress make me go all sniffly, and then I pet our Ginger a lot because even though she's crazy and tries to bite me, she's still the best kitty in the world! *floaty hearts*

(LMAO about the farty guy, though. I know it would have to be horrible to actually be next to him, but your description is the funniest thing I've read all day.)

[thistle-chaser.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the kitty thoughts! I am, too!

And I'm glad that Mr. Farty can amuse my readers, if nothing else! :)

[metron-ariston.livejournal.com]

Wow, that was fast. XD

Oh, and I'd go for the costco membership if your area has bad tap water. They have insanely cheap bottled water at the one we go to in Houston.

You can also pick up large amounts of lazy/convenient things like giant stacks of paper plates and boxes of 500 forks at a time! (er... our dishwasher is broken and the sink is too small to wash many dishes in, so we use lots of paper plates.) I *heart* Costco. I mean... hello, five pound jar of jelly beans, extremely cheap and good-quality canned tuna (the Kirkland brand is made by Bumblebee and even better quality than the high-quality Bumblebee... ignore this if your a vegetarian. ^^;;)... if the kitty's cat food and litter brands were there we'd be there all the time.

*er... stops pimping Costco*

I wonder if Mr. Farty ever thinks that people on the internet are laughing at him.

[thistle-chaser.livejournal.com]

Hm. Well, I *am* too lazy to do dishes, so I do tend to use paper ones... but it's too late now, so I'll just have to keep getting them from the supermarket.

Yes, we have awful water here, but I have some compay that gave me a cooler and they bring new bottles twice a month. It's only like $10 or $15 a month and I don't have to lug heavy stuff, so I'm happy with them.

I wonder if Mr. Farty ever thinks that people on the internet are laughing at him.

Ha! Maybe he'll find my LJ someday! That'd be funny.