November 19th, 2009 at 01:03 am
0I'm volunteering with a cat rescue group that is trying to get a grant from an insurance company (finally an insurance company giving away money). Its one of those insane get folks to vote deals... Pain in the butt and leads to posts like this one.
If you can vote (daily or once, all help is appreciated), it would be very much appreciated.
[url]http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf3427[/url]
A picture of two of my foster kitties
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I'm volunteering with a cat rescue group that is trying to get a grant from an insurance company (finally an insurance company giving away money). Its one of those insane get folks to vote deals... Pain in the butt and leads to posts like this one.
If you can vote (daily or once, all help is appreciated), it would be very much appreciated.
Text is http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf3427 and Link is
http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf3427
A picture of two of my foster kitties
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November 14th, 2009 at 03:55 am
0Went to home depot and used the self service kiosk tonight. Said (silly of me to I admit) to the cashier that is there for the self service folks on the way out "thanks" - her response - "no problem" my answer "i should think so".
she did squat - glad it didn't inconvenience her or cause her any problem.. like really.
Customer service - a lost art asdf123
Went to home depot and used the self service kiosk tonight. Said (silly of me to I admit) to the cashier that is there for the self service folks on the way out "thanks" - her response - "no problem" my answer "i should think so".
she did squat - glad it didn't inconvenience her or cause her any problem.. like really.
Customer service - a lost art
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November 7th, 2009 at 07:13 pm
0So why if tide is a premium laundry product do they need to make a stain release in wash booster?
Are they saying it isn't so good anymore? asdf123
So why if tide is a premium laundry product do they need to make a stain release in wash booster?
Are they saying it isn't so good anymore?
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September 30th, 2009 at 03:46 am
0the creepy little "have a free bag of cookies" if you sign up for mastercard guy at my local supermarket. A chain that William Shatner used to do ads for.
I avoided eye contact. I avoided looking in his direction. Still he entered my space and asked if I had a PC Mastercard. I muttered I'm not interested and kept moving. He followed me. Creep. Asked again if I had a card whereupon i said yes (i don't but i wanted him to f- off) Did he? no .. he instead said "oh everyone says that but mostly they are lying". Nice eh? After a short discussion when I asked him if he was trying to be rude and where he insisted he wasn't i went on with my shopping. I noticed him a few times giving me the evil eye before harrassing others.
The poor assistant manager got an earful from me when I checked out and promised to do something .. who knows.. the vent felt good.
I'm not getting another credit card .. well maybe if it came with a new car (for free) or a complete set of medium green fiesta (every shape made in that colour) in mint condition... asdf123
the creepy little "have a free bag of cookies" if you sign up for mastercard guy at my local supermarket. A chain that William Shatner used to do ads for.
I avoided eye contact. I avoided looking in his direction. Still he entered my space and asked if I had a PC Mastercard. I muttered I'm not interested and kept moving. He followed me. Creep. Asked again if I had a card whereupon i said yes (i don't but i wanted him to f- off) Did he? no .. he instead said "oh everyone says that but mostly they are lying". Nice eh? After a short discussion when I asked him if he was trying to be rude and where he insisted he wasn't i went on with my shopping. I noticed him a few times giving me the evil eye before harrassing others.
The poor assistant manager got an earful from me when I checked out and promised to do something .. who knows.. the vent felt good.
I'm not getting another credit card .. well maybe if it came with a new car (for free) or a complete set of medium green fiesta (every shape made in that colour) in mint condition...
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November 24th, 2008 at 03:42 am
0I just booked a hotel room in London, Ontario and got this message:
Now that you've booked your stay at Econo Lodge®, don't forget to pack your laptop. Because now Econo Lodge® hotels in the U.S. offer free wireless Internet hotspots.
So when did we become the 51st state? Did I miss something? asdf123
I just booked a hotel room in London, Ontario and got this message:
Now that you've booked your stay at Econo Lodge®, don't forget to pack your laptop. Because now Econo Lodge® hotels in the U.S. offer free wireless Internet hotspots.
So when did we become the 51st state? Did I miss something?
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April 26th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
0The cashier I had at Dominion last night was funny. I think she was Polish or some such - she had an accent that made me think Europe. She was likely in her 60's.
She was very approving of my choice of strawberries and commented that the ones I found looked excellent. I lapped up the praise and felt virtuous for nearly destroying the strawberry display in the store in my quest for perfection (or more like as few over ripe berries as possible).
She pulls off a stick on coupon off of one of my purchases. Goes to read it and blurts out "what language is this"? It was a bilingual coupon that was a bit more french than english. I pointed it I had the right product and it was a "try me coupon" - pointed to the words. She was fine with that and put it though
Had one more coupon and she had no issues with that.
Then she looks and realises I have another of the item that had the sticky on it (I could only find one on any of that product in all the various varieties). So she asks "how come you don't have another of those coupons. Gees after the initial fuss I'm surprised she even thought of my having another coupon. I looked at her, did a mental WTF and said that's the only one I could find. She looked puzzled but was okay with that.
I'm still amused.
I got to say she was fast and efficient about it all and it came across as more surreal than annoying.
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The cashier I had at Dominion last night was funny. I think she was Polish or some such - she had an accent that made me think Europe. She was likely in her 60's.
She was very approving of my choice of strawberries and commented that the ones I found looked excellent. I lapped up the praise and felt virtuous for nearly destroying the strawberry display in the store in my quest for perfection (or more like as few over ripe berries as possible).
She pulls off a stick on coupon off of one of my purchases. Goes to read it and blurts out "what language is this"? It was a bilingual coupon that was a bit more french than english. I pointed it I had the right product and it was a "try me coupon" - pointed to the words. She was fine with that and put it though
Had one more coupon and she had no issues with that.
Then she looks and realises I have another of the item that had the sticky on it (I could only find one on any of that product in all the various varieties). So she asks "how come you don't have another of those coupons. Gees after the initial fuss I'm surprised she even thought of my having another coupon. I looked at her, did a mental WTF and said that's the only one I could find. She looked puzzled but was okay with that.
I'm still amused.
I got to say she was fast and efficient about it all and it came across as more surreal than annoying.
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April 24th, 2008 at 04:12 pm
0... of earth day that is. Future Shop (one of the Best Buy companies) mailed me a flyer with "earth day savings".
Um.. how about including it in your regular weekly flyer or emailing it rather than killing more trees by sending out paper flyers.... asdf123
... of earth day that is. Future Shop (one of the Best Buy companies) mailed me a flyer with "earth day savings".
Um.. how about including it in your regular weekly flyer or emailing it rather than killing more trees by sending out paper flyers....
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March 29th, 2008 at 12:27 am
0The Wendy's on my route home had a sign up tonight "this friday, free breakast 6am to 10:30am.
To bad I saw the sign at 7pm tonight.
The route I take to work is different than the route I take home. Didn't go past it this morning - turned off that road one measily (but long) block before. asdf123
The Wendy's on my route home had a sign up tonight "this friday, free breakast 6am to 10:30am.
To bad I saw the sign at 7pm tonight.
The route I take to work is different than the route I take home. Didn't go past it this morning - turned off that road one measily (but long) block before.
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March 28th, 2008 at 04:50 am
0Did some gender bending at the shoe store when I bought a pair of mens dockers for me. I wanted flat black comfie lace up shoes that weren't runners.
*note to self - hard to find in March in ladies*
Found nothing in ladies I liked. Tried two pairs on in mens and OMG these dockers are comfie. Gel insoles.
I pass oned on the lousy buy one get 1 20% off.. that works out to 10% off on each if you buy two (sorta). Blech, that's not exactly the sale of the decade. I passed on spending more so I could save almost nothing. asdf123
Did some gender bending at the shoe store when I bought a pair of mens dockers for me. I wanted flat black comfie lace up shoes that weren't runners.
*note to self - hard to find in March in ladies*
Found nothing in ladies I liked. Tried two pairs on in mens and OMG these dockers are comfie. Gel insoles.
I pass oned on the lousy buy one get 1 20% off.. that works out to 10% off on each if you buy two (sorta). Blech, that's not exactly the sale of the decade. I passed on spending more so I could save almost nothing.
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March 25th, 2008 at 10:59 pm
0Nestle want me to fill out a survey for Coffee Mate.
I read what the prize is:
[i]The Grand Prize consists of a one (1) year supply of Coffee-Mate (provided in the form of 12 coupons, one (1) per month) valued at $60.00CAD.[/i]
Come on Nestle.. its pretty sad when a contest is put on where the least expensive thing is the prize. The web page and concept likely cost hundreds of times that. Not to mention the cost of administering the contest.
The true cost of the prize to Nestle after they take out the wholesale and retail mark up is likely $6 - and that assumes the person actually uses all 12 coupons. asdf123
Nestle want me to fill out a survey for Coffee Mate.
I read what the prize is:
The Grand Prize consists of a one (1) year supply of Coffee-Mate (provided in the form of 12 coupons, one (1) per month) valued at $60.00CAD.
Come on Nestle.. its pretty sad when a contest is put on where the least expensive thing is the prize. The web page and concept likely cost hundreds of times that. Not to mention the cost of administering the contest.
The true cost of the prize to Nestle after they take out the wholesale and retail mark up is likely $6 - and that assumes the person actually uses all 12 coupons.
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March 14th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
0Went to the Brick for a quick look at sofa's. Walked in. Smiled to a few people - they let me alone!!!!
Then this one sales guy sees me approaches me and talks to me. After the pleasantries I say no I don't need any help and keep walking. Well he starts following me about 15 feet back. Totally creepy.
Finally turned around and said something to him "excuse me Sir, but being followed is extremely disconcerting. Trust me if I need help I'll let you know but please stop following me". My tone and face showed my lack of appreciation of his close supervision.
For me that was pretty polite. I walked around a bit more but I was mega creeped out. I think its because as a woman I'm aware of my surroundings and safety..esp when I'm on my own. A man following me I don't know is just a bad thing.
I'll be checking out other furniture stores in the future. asdf123
Went to the Brick for a quick look at sofa's. Walked in. Smiled to a few people - they let me alone!!!!
Then this one sales guy sees me approaches me and talks to me. After the pleasantries I say no I don't need any help and keep walking. Well he starts following me about 15 feet back. Totally creepy.
Finally turned around and said something to him "excuse me Sir, but being followed is extremely disconcerting. Trust me if I need help I'll let you know but please stop following me". My tone and face showed my lack of appreciation of his close supervision.
For me that was pretty polite. I walked around a bit more but I was mega creeped out. I think its because as a woman I'm aware of my surroundings and safety..esp when I'm on my own. A man following me I don't know is just a bad thing.
I'll be checking out other furniture stores in the future.
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March 10th, 2008 at 04:54 pm
0Went to a pot luck on Sunday. Ended up with the pillsbury premade cookie dough. already cut up for me.
An extravagence at about $3.50 - but I had no butter (and normally don't use it)and , no chocolate chips - and cookie makings in my house are dangerous - they get eaten.
I figured I spent more than making from scratch but less than buying at a bakery -so not too upset about how it worked out financially.
Weird potluck - ended up with a couple of dishes with chickpeas, ham, basmati rice, roasted potatoes and carrots and dahl for the main course.
Still great company and a nice afternoon and evening. asdf123
Went to a pot luck on Sunday. Ended up with the pillsbury premade cookie dough. already cut up for me.
An extravagence at about $3.50 - but I had no butter (and normally don't use it)and , no chocolate chips - and cookie makings in my house are dangerous - they get eaten.
I figured I spent more than making from scratch but less than buying at a bakery -so not too upset about how it worked out financially.
Weird potluck - ended up with a couple of dishes with chickpeas, ham, basmati rice, roasted potatoes and carrots and dahl for the main course.
Still great company and a nice afternoon and evening.
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March 8th, 2008 at 04:52 am
0Got a notice to pick up a letter at the post office. Not the one near me but one about a mile away - makes no sense.. but that's the post office for you...
Also got my staples $30 rebate and a free product coupon for coffee mate!
A nice mail day :)
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Got a notice to pick up a letter at the post office. Not the one near me but one about a mile away - makes no sense.. but that's the post office for you...
Also got my staples $30 rebate and a free product coupon for coffee mate!
A nice mail day 