tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079711212985025683.post7601369978823869808..comments2011-03-16T21:51:38.282-04:00Comments on You're Not the Mom of Me!: God, Grant Me the Serenity...Laineyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18233452153258897072noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079711212985025683.post-71110644460879878492009-07-21T02:37:31.565-04:002009-07-21T02:37:31.565-04:00I guess everyone beat me to it with very good advi...I guess everyone beat me to it with very good advice. I now plan to call TW and tell them I'm going to ATT. <br /><br />If it helps, my dad wants me to collect free things regardless of whether I want/need them. As If I'm not enough of a pack rat on my own.Girl With Curious Hairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07572130487626244910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079711212985025683.post-90681794327214600662009-07-20T23:27:26.775-04:002009-07-20T23:27:26.775-04:00Thanks, guys! You're all absolutely right, I ...Thanks, guys! You're all absolutely right, I was just having a hard time figuring out if I was picking the wrong battle. My dad called me later and told me that after talking to his buddy again, the guy could only knock about $6 off the monthly bill & it would only be for a year. <br /><br />Yeah, SO not worth blowing the cable guy for a paltry $6 a month...Laineyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18233452153258897072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079711212985025683.post-29036646369443687392009-07-20T19:38:53.374-04:002009-07-20T19:38:53.374-04:00My immediate reponse to "I can get you a deal...My immediate reponse to "I can get you a deal on_______ because I know a guy." is, No. Thank you.<br /><br />Especially with cable/sattelite. There's nothing like watching the Grey Cup (Canada's version of the Superbowl) or a PPV event and having your TV go dead. Then paying the dude $50 for another card.Dorannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079711212985025683.post-24803273360782904132009-07-20T19:35:16.455-04:002009-07-20T19:35:16.455-04:00I agree with all of the above. Just tell him you&#...I agree with all of the above. Just tell him you're filthy rich and have nothing better to use 40 bucks on.DeistBrawlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11208558981915537789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079711212985025683.post-50474278477816015422009-07-20T18:58:12.788-04:002009-07-20T18:58:12.788-04:00Oh, my... if I could count the number
of times my ...Oh, my... if I could count the number<br />of times my Dad said "Don't waste money on that (fill in the blank). I 've got a (fill in the blank) who can get it/do it cheaper.<br />The last straw was when his "mechanic pal" repaired my beloved Pontiac Sunbird. After his "repairs" I ended up replacing the engine block and never again listened to Dad. Your dad may object, at first... but an itemized list of just how much he's costing you may help. Worked for me.Spenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15058731351393554627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079711212985025683.post-53969177252238880552009-07-20T18:06:30.986-04:002009-07-20T18:06:30.986-04:00I'm with Whorish Mouth, try to guilt the cable...I'm with Whorish Mouth, try to guilt the cable co. into a deal, failing that, lie to your Dad. Sounds harsh, but the honesty is not always the best policy. And cheaper is not always "cheaper". Alright, I'm off to spread my wise and sage advice across the internet!Eyvi Spritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05994625088662304515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079711212985025683.post-57624450498285618612009-07-20T17:16:08.782-04:002009-07-20T17:16:08.782-04:00Stand your ground. He'll get over it.
Hones...Stand your ground. He'll get over it. <br />Honestly, working for Time Warner probably has nothing to do with it. My guess is it's an illegal box or something. And in the end, it'll cost you more than you pay now.<br />If you want to lower your cable bill, this always works for me: <br />Call cable company, lie and say I'm canceling and I have an appointment with a competitor. They transfer me to a retention rep, I repeat story, they offer me a better deal to keep me as a customer. Try it, I do it every year (when my "promo" runs out).<br />Or lie to your dad and tell him you got a better deal.xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01511781747964656894noreply@blogger.com