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Daily by krmb on
9 April 2007
This may very well be the most boring photograph ever. But, it’s the only photo I took today. It sort of qualifies as a “what is it?” except that I feel I have to justify its existence by explaining it. This is the bottom of a very well-used Rubbermaid tub. This one’s been permanently retired from active duty. Rubbermaid tubs are often referred to as “Rennie luggage” for good reason. I have completely lost track of how many of these things I own. A couple dozen hold fabric in my workshop; a few more live in the attic controlling holiday decorations, etc. Half a dozen or so stay at each of the three booths, keeping safe items like dishes, bedding, pillows, and the like. I travel with two or three dozen, using them to hold everything from product to laundry; leather to lace . . . the list is endless. The most common size in my possession is this 18 gallon size—any bigger and I can’t lift them when they’re loaded! They are virtually crush-proof when loaded, and protect what’s inside from dirt, bugs, and most importantly water. (Rubbermaid even has customer witness to fire protection of items stored in these tubs–the plastic melted a bit, but the stuff inside was safe from both fire and firefighters!) And they come with a lifetime warranty. Hence the reason for the photo. I have had most of mine for long enough that proof of purchase and/or labels do not still exist. I’m hoping I can send the wonderful folks at Rubbermaid a photo of this sad, broken tub, and have them give me my credit toward a new one. I figure it’s worth a try. What the hey. At any rate, it can no longer be used for product—it proved that in the last big rainstorm! For now, it’s been relegated to holding recycling. Since the real recycling tubs have holes in the bottom for drainage, this might just work!
Today was a day of paperwork and phone calls, cleaning and filing—I feel I accomplished much, and yet very little. Earlier today I was planning to use this space to rant and rave about the frustration of dealing with a credit card company that can’t seem to get its act together. I was angry to the point of tears and a monster headache while on the phone with these people, and I was all set to put all my thoughts about it in writing. But, having been distracted by one thing or another, the moment is gone, and all I can say now is I’m tired of it and I don’t even want to think about it any more. The short story is: Bank of America is still evil. Avoid them at all costs. Of course, Chase is not too much better, but they haven’t pissed me off in the last few months! I do rather like Wells Fargo, but even they have ocassionally exhibited a trait or employed a policy that is completely and totally ludicrous and designed to take money out of my pocket at any available opportunity. Grrr. But, Bank of America is the big bad. Beware!
~MB
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