Joke’s over

Dental appointment set for a week from Monday.  Unfortunately it is during the work day instead of an evening appointment. Their first evening appointment was mid May. 

First thing this morning I took Kip to the vet to recheck his ear infections.  He still has to get the ear drops and take the antibiotics but he is so much better. Then off to take care of the phone.

Initially the fact my contract was not yet eligible for renewal I had four options. 

1. Purchase a new phone outright for over $500 without renewing the contract.
2. Renew the contract now with the usual phone activation fees plus a fine.
3. Add a new line to the contract for the $9.99/mo more, phone activation fee but no fine for the early renewal.
4. Pay a $350 early termination fee to take my business elsewhere.

I went prepared with print outs from my online search of all other options.  Long story short, I took the renewal option and with logic, print outs, and telling him about my April Fool’s Day.  “So find all the discounts you can,” I told him and he got the fine waived and was able to place it on my next billing.