In 2003, Ma had a stroke. Dad was her full time caregiver until he he had a car accident that totaled the car. So in 2006, I became their chauffeur among other jobs.
At the time, to deal with the stress of running two households and working, I kept a blog entitled CJ's Whine and Cheeze. Egged on by some friends who enjoyed the first read through, you'll see your part when it comes by.
September 27, 2007
The Bill
Last month after talking to customer service about Dad's phone bill, I was warned the FIOS portion of the bill would be high as the installation crossed into two billing periods. The bill arrived and the to be paid number forced the words "what the eff" up out of my throat. Something was very wrong, and if we were billed for the FIOS installation heads were going to roll as I had been assured there would be no installation fee.
I scanned the itemized section to see where the problem was. There was the $39.99 for the flat rate talk all you want all across the lower contiguous 48. Ok. There was the month and a half FIOS. I scanned further down the bill. I could hear the theme music from Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho playing in the background. Ning, Ning, Ning, Ning...$114.08 plus tax for a call to Jamaica. 🤬
Himself happened by about this time. "Something wrong, Kid?"
"Is something wrong? I'll tell you what's wrong! $114.08 plus tax for a call to effing Jamaica! That's what's wrong!"
Himself choked back a laugh.
"You're not being very helpful."
"Come to Jamaica and be alright," Himself sang. "Better?"
"Much."
I got very distracted by that face at the top of the post. What a fun face! Did you make that? It's very clever. It's suppose to finally warm up a bit today. I am ready for some warmer weather, and I bet you are too!
ReplyDeleteYes, it's an ATC. The face was made from a soda can pop top, yarn, and googly eyes.
Delete😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
ReplyDeleteIt's funny now
DeleteThat phone call to Jamaica must have been an unpleasant surprise. Did it actually happen—were the costs on the bill correct?
ReplyDeleteWe can also be curious about what other surprises we might experience in the near future, since my husband has just become his sister's legal guardian.
All the best from Austria
Traude
Stay tuned
DeleteHeh. I like Himself's attitude:)
ReplyDeleteHe's a keeper
DeleteSo, who 'phoned Jamaica? Chasing up a cheque, maybe?
ReplyDeleteStay tuned
DeleteOh, if you could talk to my Dad. He thought it was a fun idea to show me how a phone works and then left me by myself. I could barely sit but learned my first Chinese words...
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