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Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 11:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
I get them too, Escapee. Every week there are more, seems like.

Cndeariso
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06-28-2004

Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 11:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cndeariso a private message Print Post    
try this link:

https://www.optoutprescreen.com/?rf=t

and here is some other info:

You have the right to stop information contained in your file maintained by the credit reporting agencies from being used in a credit transaction not initiated by yourself. You can opt out for two years or permanently, or opt yourself back in by calling 888-5-OPT-OUT (888-567-8688). This one number will allow you to remove yourself from all three credit bureaus with one action. Or you can write the bureaus directly at the following addresses:

Trans Union
Name Removal Opt-Out Request
P.O. Box 97328
Jackson, MS 39288

Equifax Options
P.O. Box 740123
Atlanta, GA 30374-0123

Experian Marketing
P.O. Box 919
Allen, TX 75013


Serate
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08-21-2001

Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 11:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
Thanks for the website CND. Eddie is now officially out of the running for 5 years. He's been receiving 7 - 10 credit card and/or insurance offers a WEEK for the past I don't know how many years, 5? I'd do the permanent one but I'm too lazy to go downstairs where the printer is.

ETA: Eddie is a cat.

Cndeariso
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06-28-2004

Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 12:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cndeariso a private message Print Post    
yw, serate. i've known someone whose pot bellied pig received the offers also. how can they do that without a SSN?

Justavice
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11-22-2005

Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 12:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Justavice a private message Print Post    
What if you get the cards in Eddie's name and charge the heck out of them and let the credit card company try to collect? Of course, I don't advocate stealing, but maybe if you bought stuff to donate to an animal shelter or something. (Or the plane fare and hotel for a TVCH meet in Vegas) Just enough to teach the company a little lesson...

Serate
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08-21-2001

Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 12:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
Well if they had actually sent the cards I might have had him order a bunch online. But they were just offers. Every now and then I'd send the application back filled out as cat-like as I could. And attach a letter saying THIS IS EDDIE \**** *insert photo here* Do you really want to issue him a credit card? Never got an answer. I think if I get another one before this takes effect, I'm going to fill it out - cat like - and just send it in as it is, no letter of explanation.

Justavice
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11-22-2005

Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 12:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Justavice a private message Print Post    
LOL that is really funny! I can just see it, occupation: licking fur, managing the home, chasing rodents...

Karen
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09-07-2004

Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 1:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karen a private message Print Post    
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,21007941-2862,00.html

Melbourne Cat Gets Own Credit Card
January 04, 2007

MESSIAH Campbell didn't have to become a cat burglar to grab a share of the credit.

The Melbourne moggy now has his very own Visa card thanks to his curious mistress, Katherine Campbell.

Ms Campbell wanted to test the limits of her bank's identity screening process and applied for a Visa credit card on her cat's behalf.
She was amazed when the two-year-old cat received a card with a $4200 limit.

"I just couldn't believe it," she said. "People need to be aware of this and banks need to have better security."

Ms Campbell applied for Messiah's card through the Bank of Queensland two weeks ago. The South Morang woman already has a card with the bank and wanted to see whether a second credit card for the same account would be approved for Messiah.

She filled out a form in Messiah's name, including his address and age, and sent it to the bank.

She said the bank requested identification from Messiah, but just days later sent him a card without receiving any proof of identification.

Ms Campbell said the envelope containing her cat's card, the letter inside and the credit card itself were all addressed to Messiah Campbell.

Ms Campbell, as the primary credit card holder, said she was not notified that a secondary card attached to her account had been issued.

Ms Campbell said she was shocked by how simple it was to bluff the bank's security system.

"It was very easy to do and I'm not even a professional crook," she said.

Though he hasn't bought anything on his fantastic plastic, Messiah has more than enough credit to splurge on gourmet cat chow.

With $4200, Messiah could afford three years' worth of expensive cat mince, a year's supply of smoked salmon and five servings of caviar.

A spokeswoman for the Bank of Queensland said the cat's card had been issued in error.

"We apologise, as this should not have happened," she said.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 2:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Serate, don't you need to include a SSN on the app? Does your baby have an SSN? Mine don't!!!

(Although I wish they did and then I could claim them as dependents!!!!)

Serate
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08-21-2001

Tuesday, May 01, 2007 - 4:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Serate a private message Print Post    
Yes you do Costa. But when I've sent them in before - with the letter and a pic of him - I've made up some stupid something. If I get another one I'll do the same stuff, just won't add the letter saying he's a cat. He won't get a card, and if he did I'd never use it. Just I'm tired of all the mail. But now that I think if it maybe I'll opt back in for information for Eddie. This could be fun!

Grooch
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06-16-2006

Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 3:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Grooch a private message Print Post    
Dumb question here. I am scrapping off the tinted windows on my car. I need to scrape it off the rear window w/ a razor blade. I am wondering about the defrost system.

Are the lines that do the defrosting actually in the glass or are they on the outside? Will using a razor blade damage it?


Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 8:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
I don't know Grooch. Hopefully someone else here does.

Can anyone tell me what the weather is like in Portland right now? THanks! (liek is it shorts or long pants kind of weather?

Scooterrific
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07-08-2005

Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 8:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scooterrific a private message Print Post    
Grooch to my knowledge it's within the glass itself. Julie: www.weather.com
FWIW my sister and nephew were up there last week and she said it was cold and rainy...they weren't in Portland but in Eugene.

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 8:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
Grooch, I found these sites for information on the tint removal:

http://www.tintdude.com/remove-2.html

http://www.tintcenter.com/articles/bt_removal.html

Doesn't sound like a very fun job! Good luck!

Cndeariso
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06-28-2004

Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 8:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cndeariso a private message Print Post    
i like www.weatherunderground.com better myself.

grooch, have you called your local dealership and asked them? i did find this:

When removing window tint film from rear windows with electric defoggers, be careful not to nick or cut the wires running across the glass on the inside of the window. Any nicks or cuts will cause a break in the electrical path and render that line useless.

Scooterrific
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07-08-2005

Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 8:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scooterrific a private message Print Post    
Grooch...I'm sure there are people that do this for a living...perhaps you should find one. <Keeping fingers crossed that Grooch doesn't lose a finger or worse, an eye)

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 9:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
Julie, I'm a Portlander. They're predicting a couple of rainy days. Right now the sun is out with intermittent clouds. Two days from now it could be lovely...or not. Shorts? Bring 'em, you never know. The catch word for Portland is 'layer'. That way you are always prepared for whatever Mom Nature has in store.

Grooch
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06-16-2006

Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 9:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Grooch a private message Print Post    
Thanks, guys! I guess I am going to have to wait to do it, since we won't have any sun for a week.

(I would pay the $50 they suggest for a professional, but I don't know anyone around here that does it.)

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 9:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
Right now, Julieboo, I sure wouldn't take shorts to Portland. Whoa!!! Just looked at the weather forecast, and it is going to be a great week, with temperatures up to 70 and often sunny.

But anyway, bring layers. A short sleeved-shirt, a sweater or long-sleeved shirt over that, and a lightweight jacket like a windbreaker. Start the morning wearing all three. Take off top layer at 10 am, second layer at noon-2 pm. Put the other two back on by 7 pm. I would probably go with pants for all days. Low 70's you are not going to NEED shorts.

Most people up here don't carry umbrellas, but people from other parts of the country would be well advised to bring a small folding umbrella if you have it. Just in case. Bring it to make sure you won't need it.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 10:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
OG, if there is a TVCH meet (maybe Max, Jewels and ??) are you game?? SOmewhere between the 4th and 11th...

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 10:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Juju, what about you? Is Portland anywhere near you?

Spygirl
Board Administrator

04-23-2001

Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 12:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Spygirl a private message Print Post    
What is the temperature supposed to be in a refrigerator?

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 12:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
Cnd, thanks for that link. Now maybe I won't get anymore junk mail from credit card companies!

Y2krazy
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09-17-2002

Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 12:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Y2krazy a private message Print Post    
Spygirl, as far as I know the temperature in a refrigerator should be about 40 degrees Fahrenheit

I am not sure I spelled Fahrenheit correctly, but you get the idea..

Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 12:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
Grooch, my dh says ammonia will take the film off. Just soak it good and it will loosen the film up and come right off.