Dear So and So

[logdiva32]

Dear Control Freak Partner:

I really would like a life. I mean, I know you need an SUV larger than the very large one you just bought, and that your upcoming 5000 square foot house is a necessity, and you've told me that you're paid based on how much you get me to work, but I'd like a life. I'm sick - so I worked 12 hours yesterday. I'm sure you're gonna scream when you find out I stayed home sick today - never mind the fact that I *still* did work. I'd like a weekend. I'd like to get home at a decent hour, instead of your deciding at 5pm that I'm staying in the office until 10pm for no good reason. I'd like to not be required to bill 200 hours per month. I'd like to be able to *ride* my bike - I don't want your advice on how to get a 20 minute high efficiency workout in at the gym. It's not what I want. My family would like to see me. I'd like to actually have time to clean my house before I move. You'd think you might have learned your lesson screaming at me last week when my step-dad had just had a heart attack, not nooooo........

Signed, your associate

Sorry your job sucks. I had a boss like that once, only he was a divorce' who hated women and life. Even tried to fry me on evaluation on my way out. Stay positive keep planning and wait on your change. "Speak life into the desires of your heart"

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Dear Higher Powers in charge of the Universe,
Thank you for giving my two wonderful loving daughters who are such delights and for giving them in turn two wonderful partners, and thank you for somehow assigning me the world's most loving and caring man, and thank you also for giving us all good health (for now at least) and good work to do, decent places to live, and food. We are so incredibly lucky and blessed.
...And thank you letting us ride our bikes so much.

[Wahine]

Dear Bank of America,

When I electronically transfer money from my account to go towards my B of A Visa, I notice it immediately disappears from my checking account but takes 2 effing days to appear on my Visa. WTF do you think you are doing with MY money for 2 days? I need that money, in that account to pay for building materials for my house. Seeing as you think I'm a deadbeat and won't give me a decent credit limit because I "have not credit history in the US" even though I can show you how much I make per week and have a bloodly professional degree and am married to a man with a PHD, the least you could do is credit my account promptly!!

Not only that, when I add money to my account to provide increased credit above and beyond my credit limit, you still won't let me make a purchase above my credit limit at any one time. EVEN THOUGH THE MONEY IS ALREADY THERE!!

Arrrrrrrrrgggggggggghhhhhhhhhh!!

[lph]

Dear Powers that Be,

Thank you for five shining days in the itsy-bitsy, but surrounded by oh-so-beautiful islands and mountains, "town" of Brønnøysund. Thank you for the patience I needed but usually lack, to get through my crash course in driving something with a large and scary engine without yelling at my driving instructor. Pun not intended.

And thank you for the peace of mind at the right moment so I managed to pass my test and get my licence.

Now back to my sadly neglected bike.

[Duck on Wheels]

Dear Bank of America,

When I electronically transfer money from my account to go towards my B of A Visa, I notice it immediately disappears from my checking account but takes 2 effing days to appear on my Visa. WTF do you think you are doing with MY money for 2 days? I need that money, in that account to pay for building materials for my house. Seeing as you think I'm a deadbeat and won't give me a decent credit limit because I "have not credit history in the US" even though I can show you how much I make per week and have a bloodly professional degree and am married to a man with a PHD, the least you could do is credit my account promptly!!

Not only that, when I add money to my account to provide increased credit above and beyond my credit limit, you still won't let me make a purchase above my credit limit at any one time. EVEN THOUGH THE MONEY IS ALREADY THERE!!

Arrrrrrrrrgggggggggghhhhhhhhhh!!

This is why my parents dropped BofA way back when they were farming. They'd send in two checks on the same day in the same envelope -- one a deposit and one a bill payment. BofA would charge the bill payment the same day, but spend 2-3 days creditting the deposit -- and charge them for the overdraft that caused.

[mimitabby]

This is why my parents dropped BofA way back when they were farming. They'd send in two checks on the same day in the same envelope -- one a deposit and one a bill payment. BofA would charge the bill payment the same day, but spend 2-3 days creditting the deposit -- and charge them for the overdraft that caused.

!!!!!!!

[chickwhorips]

another dissatisfied BofA customer.

if it wasn't for Alaska Airlines having 1 mile per $1 through BofA i wouldn't keep them.

[Trekhawk]

Dear Driver
If you dont know how to use the roundabout please please please avoid it. We only have 1 in the area so it shouldnt be hard.

This cyclist is so sick of nearly ending up in your boot because you slam on your brakes to give way to cars that are not in the roundabout. Heres a tip if you are in the roundabout you have the right of way.

[LBTC]

Dear Bank of America,

When I electronically transfer money from my account to go towards my B of A Visa, I notice it immediately disappears from my checking account but takes 2 effing days to appear on my Visa. WTF do you think you are doing with MY money for 2 days?

Sorry to say, Wahine, but all of the banks do this. And do you know what they are doing with your money? They are investing and making interest on it. The interest they charge us isn't enough! Can you imagine how much they collectively invest every day? And how much interest that gets them? Seriously, if you ever have money to invest, buy bank stocks.

See if you can get a line of credit for your renovations, instead. Credit cards are notorious for calmly explaining...we are not a bank account. We don't treat your money as a deposit on future charges.

Good luck with your renovations!!

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

[Wahine]

Well that's what sorta burns me. When I was in Canada and had an RBC account and an RBC Visa, when I paid my visa it came up as an immediate transfer from one account to another. I don't remember there ever being a delay unless I was paying a bill to someplace outside of my bank.

Thanks for the good wishes on the renos. We're doing a serious reno. Read - we're building a custom house!!

I do not recommend this for the faint of heart. Yikes, I'll be broke before it's all over. But hey, it's going to be on heck of a house. Designed by outdoor enthusiasts for outdoor enthusiasts. We move in late April or early May.

Dear gods of construction,

Please let my house be finished soon. At least let me have a functional laundry room in the next few weeks.

Thanks.

[KnottedYet]

My credit union credits stuff like that immediately. Maybe look into a credit union rather than a bank?

[Wahine]

Thanks for the suggestion Knott. I'll be looking into a bunch of different options once the house is finished and we can settle in.