I got picked for Arbitron.....and other things too!

So, our phone has been ringing for about a week and with the Comcast Triple Play, we can see the who is calling right on our TV.  Wow, right - the most lazy person's way to check the phone. 

But I digress -- as usual.

The calls we were ignoring were from Arbitron.  I couldn't imagine what they wanted and I couldn't stand to keep ignoring the calls, so last night I answered.  And it was kind of neat.

They want us to be an Arbitron family.  It's amazing how many questions you need to answer before they accept you.  How many in your family over 16?  How many males/females, what about your ethnic origin?  All to ensure they are getting a random sampling of people.

Well, starting soon, we will be one of those families that count for something when the ratings come out.  I think that pretty exciting.  We'll see!

On another note, has anyone seen all the hoopla for the Carole King/James Taylor tour?  I have always like both of them, but I am just not sure how they will be together.  I have the feeling the whole thing could be quite maudlin.  But, on the other hand....it doesn't really matter since I can't afford the tickets...lol.

So the next few weeks are a flurry of activity in the Devonshire household.  We have a trip out to see the grand kids, Senior Prom, Finals, Graduation, a trip to the college for Freshman Orientation and a small family vacation.

I like being busy - it helps me to forget that my DS is turning 18 at the end of the week and that he leaves for college in August.  During which in the days that follow, I plan to lay prone on his bed in a catatonic state.  But more on that later...haha!