One of these things is not like the others,
One of these things just doesn’t belong,
Can you tell which thing is not like the others
By the time Bossy finishes her song?
That’s right! The following photo is not like the others:
And do you know why this photo is not like the others? Because this photo represents Bossy’s home office — where Office equals a corner of a porch table — and among all of the other locations pictured, Bossy’s home office is the only place where Bossy cannot get Internet service!
Bossy had to travel across 824 miles of farmland and swim 435 square miles of lake to reach this particular expanse of green melamine not capable of digital data transfer.
While Bossy waits for Verizon to fix her house’s problem for the millionth time, Bossy will return her pop-up trailer and marry her new Saturn transport husband and unpack sixty pounds of damp t-shirts and maybe even die of old age.
See you back here later for the full report.
Jacquie says
August 11, 2008 at 11:41 amOh, that is bad news indeed. The Verizon and Saturn men might just have to duel to win your fair hand. Good luck, guys!
http://meandyouandellie.blogspot.com/2008/08/tale-of-two-flip-flops.html
Debby says
August 11, 2008 at 11:43 amHmmm, my brother works for Verizon in Houston, shall I call him for assistance in kicking your Verizon’s A**?
Lisa says
August 11, 2008 at 12:06 pmoh, I cant wait! FULL REPORT!!
how interesting, I am on pins and needles..
Holly says
August 11, 2008 at 12:07 pmIt’s like cocain dealers. They get us addicted to this technology and then yank it away from us causing us to beg, plead and sell our firstborn to get it back. All the while they string us along laughing at our addiction! Argh!
Undomestic Diva says
August 11, 2008 at 12:09 pmPhone companies SUCK. I used to work for what is now Verizon and if you think they treat their customers like crap, then you should see what they do to their employees. It’s disgusting.
So… if you need anyone to help run interference while you ambush your local Verizon HQ’s, I’d be happy to help.
pkzcass says
August 11, 2008 at 12:14 pmThis comment has nothing to do with Verizon. I am in love with your home office! Great coffee cup, cute candles, flowers even! You make me want to go home right now and declutter.
The Mom says
August 11, 2008 at 12:33 pmFor a second I thought it was the “looks like a two headed cow pic” i’m glad i was wrong, that would be freaky!
Heather says
August 11, 2008 at 12:42 pmMy dad has been having issues with Verizon. After he switched he couldn’t send text messages, they kept claiming it was all the other phone carriers’ faults. He then decided since he was w/in his 30 days he would switch back. Then Verizon decided it was their fault and viola…problem solved. Hope your problem works out equally as well and quick.
Deb in Winfield, Ks says
August 11, 2008 at 12:47 pmYup—I was goin’ for the push-me pull-me cow too. Just a wee bit disappointed.
HeyJoe says
August 11, 2008 at 12:59 pmHey, we have those same elevated food/water dishes for our dog!
CarolynOnline says
August 11, 2008 at 12:59 pmStupid internet. Get Al Gore on the horn right now!
David says
August 11, 2008 at 1:00 pmDoes Bossy’s daughter always have to wear a helmet when viewing the internet?
Jenn @ Juggling Life says
August 11, 2008 at 1:20 pmI love how Stella’s table matches Bossy’s table.
Reeb says
August 11, 2008 at 1:44 pmThe one sliver of non-Verizon-land in my part of Puget Sound area runs right over my house. I eventually changed to T-Mobile. I’m amazed at how much better coverage I have everywhere now.
Reeb says
August 11, 2008 at 1:44 pmThe one sliver of non-Verizon-land in my part of Puget Sound area runs right over my house. I eventually changed to T-Mobile. I’m amazed at how much better coverage I have everywhere now.
Reeb says
August 11, 2008 at 1:59 pmSorry for the accidental double post.
Kate says
August 11, 2008 at 2:08 pmOkay, but come back soon!
Surcie says
August 11, 2008 at 2:20 pmBossy rocks the MacBook. Maybe you could also get a husband from Apple? Seems like they could sponsor something a la Bossy.
steph says
August 11, 2008 at 2:23 pmBack when we had Verizon for our mobile and home phone, my nickname of choice for them was Goddamn Bloodsucking Bastards. 🙂
MamaMo says
August 11, 2008 at 2:32 pmMaybe it’s time for some cable-age of some sort.
We’ve had TWC for over four years (for phone, TV and internet) and (knock on wood) no troubles so far. But we don’t rock the fancy high tech apple wireless laptop either!
Scott K says
August 11, 2008 at 2:48 pmAbout five years ago I tried out Cingular (AT&T). Their service was fine everywhere but two places: my home and my office.
That’s why I’m with T-Mobile.
Gayle says
August 11, 2008 at 4:22 pmYou need to get cable internet. Then every time it rains, or looks like rain, your internet will go out. But it will come back on after about eight hours!
Tammy says
August 11, 2008 at 5:52 pmVerizon is working on buying the major carrier in my area. Based on previous comments, I think I’m going to stick with my *little* rural carrier, TYVM.
Raz says
August 11, 2008 at 6:04 pmEvery time I lose my internet connection, I make a new friend on the phone at the provider. I hate not being able to get righteously angry with strangers.
Ali B. says
August 11, 2008 at 6:18 pmOh, Verizon. Don’t you know better than to make Bossy angry? Fools, you are. You MIGHT have gotten a new wife out of this. Instead, you just got a bunch of folks shaking their heads saying mean things about you.
Cheri @ Blog This Mom! says
August 11, 2008 at 6:35 pmTry duct tape Bossy. That stuff fixed my cable modem right up.
Auds at Barking Mad says
August 11, 2008 at 7:47 pmBossy must be tired from all the swimming and traversing of the land.
But I’m glad Bossy is back, even if Verizon is sucking the life out of her.
Overflowing Brain says
August 11, 2008 at 10:48 pmUm, does that cow have 2 heads and no ass? I definitely thought that was what was wrong with the pictures.
I did not know they had 2 headed, no assed cows there. I guess you really do learn something new every day.
Steph says
August 11, 2008 at 11:52 pmYet another reason to put Verizon’s upper management at the top of the queue in the event there is a food shortage and we find ourselves eating each other.
The Domestic Goddess says
August 12, 2008 at 8:56 amGosh, I thought the power lines were not like the other. As in, Verizon lines? Goes to show you how much I know…
Foolery says
August 12, 2008 at 2:59 pmThat would be where milk comes from. Bit of trivia.
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
August 12, 2008 at 10:31 pmDear Verizon,
Please get to Bossy’s house post haste and fix this problem. She cannot have even one more husband or boyfriend. I have only her (and your and Saturn’s) best interest(s) at heart.
Signed,
One Husband is Too Many
Jason says
August 13, 2008 at 12:20 amTypical!
meleah rebeccah says
August 13, 2008 at 10:07 amyour home office is better than mine!