Reviews by cydwatts

cydwatts says "Why bother?" about Kraft - Philadelphia Sundried Tomato and Basil Cream Cheese Spread

cydwatts — Fri, 08 May 2009 22:36:55 GMT

I picked the tomato basil because we've had a bit much of spinach artichoke dip of late. Alas, different is not necessarily better.

I opened the tub and smelled. I've smelled things like that before, and they were BAD. I gave it a chance anyway, but with foreboding.

As it happens, it wasn't horrible; in fact, my son liked it. Because it was cheese. Mostly, it had very little flavor. I suppose you could call it subtle, but really it was just nigh-on flavorless.

My roommate suggests it might be good for sandwiches. As, say, a very thick, creamy replacement for mayonaisse.

At least the cheese was good quality.

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cydwatts says "The only non-profit insurance company!" about USAA Banking and Insurance

cydwatts — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:32:19 GMT

I have USAA now, but before I did I was hit by another car (for the 12th time). Fortunately, she had USAA. Not only did they pay for a rental, pay for the damages, and pay for the medical treatment I received, they also gave me a couple of hundred dollars "walking around money" because of the pain and suffering of the damage to me and my car. I was so surprised I didn't know what to do.

They're also the most affordable insurance I've ever had. There's no question any more; I don't stick with the minimum insurance. I have complete coverage that I can afford....

cydwatts says "They know they have a cable monopoly, and they're indifferent." about Comcast - Cable Company

cydwatts — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:51:17 GMT

I switched to Comcast because I was frustrated (and long disgusted) with AT&T, and Comcast had their bundle, digital cable, digital voice and cable internet for $99.00.

First, the installer brought all these papers that said, among other things, that there would be no installation fee. He said the ONLY cost would be the first month of usage, $99. I gave him a check, he installed the stuff, and he left.

First, they cashed my check and it took me over a month to get them to acknowledge it. I faxed a copy of the cleared check to them twice. Then I saw a deposit on the bill, called to question it, they took my social security number and said that with that it would be waived, and then did not waive it. And they charged me $75.00 for installation.

I called them twice a month for four months before any of the charges were lifted. First I was told that the deposit could not be waived. I pointed out that I was never informed of a deposit, and was told that, once I asked about it, it......