Something strange in the neighborhood...
My reliant energy bill was $33.22 this month.
I'm speechless... and almost 100% sure this is inaccurate.
Upon further investigation, the back of my bill says the following:
"Please be aware that due to Hurricane Ike CenterPoint Energy customers will likely receive an estimated invoice this month. If the estimated amount is found to be different from what you used, the under or over billing for the estimated period will be corrected with the next actual reading obtained by the Transmission and Distribution Service Provider."
Translation:
We've been so busy clearing tree limbs off power lines and avoiding electrocution that we couldn't send anyone out to check your meter. We basically chose a number between 1 and 100.
Your next bill might cause heart palpitations and/or induce nausea/vomiting.
It will probably be the largest sum of money you've ever paid us in the history of payments.
You might even want to think about selling a kidney on Craig's List... just a suggestion.
Unless you're still reading this by candlelight, then you really do only owe us $33.22 :P
Posted in: on Friday, October 10, 2008 at at 5:03 PM
I love reading your posts. They make me smile. Nashville is waiting for your visit! PS Looks like Italy was fun (Ive been FBs stalking you and saw all the pics:).