I had forgotten what a PIA Chase can be

Well, the experiment of moving my credit union account to Chase is not going well.  So far I've made two deposits from my other checking account and have had the account locked twice.  In 24 hours.

Chase would seemingly have an easy way to open an account online.  It took me minutes and I could clearly see their verification working.  They did all kinds of background automated checks of my identity.  All very smooth.  But as soon as I attempted to transfer $100 my entire access to Chase was locked.  Half an hour on the phone with a security specialist and it was unlocked and I thought everything was fine.  So I set up another transfer from the same account for $1500 so that I could get enough in there to pay my mortgage end of the month.  Chase security locked my account again and rejected the transfer.  I called them and was embroiled in a web of questions about what car I currently have, what businesses have I been involved with, and what amount did I recently spend at a gas station.  Since they had called me I thought the entire line of questions pretty stupid.  I talked to the person who originally called and her supervisor but all they could do was read off the screen.  So I'm not sure why there was a person on the phone at all.  

I'm going to a branch today and maybe sort it out.  Or close the account and try a different bank.  There is a Texas bank, Frost, that might be better.

Or just drop the whole new bank idea and go back to where I was last December.

I'm trying to calm down before I go to the branch.  I was not very nice to the drones on the phone.

Such a beautiful day

We just got back from our walk and in the midst of one of this area's most beautiful days I could only think of how long it is until Juneteenth and hip surgery day. I'm at the place I was with my right hip before its surgery. I clearly remember using the shopping cart to help me walk when I went shopping and I'm very close to carrying a cane when I walk the dogs now.

So annoying.

I might just say screw it and go for a bike ride anyway. Fortunately that doesn't hurt as much as load bearing walking. I've got to go to see a Chase person and should burn off some steam first so I don't flame them.

The brief reign of the Lady Banks Roses is over for another year:



I guess it is kind of like the cherry blossoms. We had a good rain last night and I'll cut the grass tomorrow so the grass will be lovely and the rest of the plants will be blooming by next week. A few weeks of that before the sweltering heat kicks off. Get it while you can.

Toby went in for his annual physical. Seven years old and about the same weight as he has been since shortly after we got him. No further notes so I guess he's OK. All the shots and it added up to about $380. I'm sure we could work and get it done cheaper but there is something to be said for going to the same place each time, continuity of care. Anyway, he's doing well and not getting fat.  Good combination.

I'm off to figure out how to enjoy the day.