this wasn't in the plan |but life is still pretty good

We used to be loyal newspaper subscribers, but the abruptly canceled our subscription due to delivery issues.  They'd call every now and then and try to win back our business, but we'd politely decline.  Now, though, they seem to be calling constantly.  Part of me just wants to subscribe so they'll leave us alone!  They do have a really good special going on right now.  But we know how that trick goes.  They suck you in with a nearly free paper for three months and then, bam, triple the cost of your subscription.  But you're hooked at this point and don't want to give it up, so you gladly sign on for a few more months.  Been there, done that.

We love reading the newspaper (especially Sunday's - yay coupons!), but for us, it's money we can better spend elsewhere.

So, although I've been very tempted to say yes each time I get a call, next time I think I'll give a firm no and ask them not to call back.