Today was busy, once it got going. I was up and ready to do errands and the like by ten. (Normally it is about that time on my days off when I am ready to face the world.) Apparently, however, the world wasn't ready to face me.
The short of the story:
Mom was having her furniture delivered today. She saved up her spending money and bought an office set. The purchase actually came earlier then what she had planned. We really wanted my friend Erin to get the commission on it, and I found out she is moving to Minneapolis next week, which is why it happened now. Then she's going to India in February to get married, and coming back to the states afterward.
Anyway, it was supposed to be delivered by mid-morning. Mid-morning came and went. So did late morning. I finally called the store around 12:30, apparently missed the store and got the bitch from HELL. She claimed that we were not scheduled for delivery until mid-afternoon (even though our order form said mid-morning along with the answering machine.) She bluntly told me that that's why delivery is free, because they cannot pinpoint the arrival time. Ummmm... noooo delivery is free only after you purchase over x-amount of dollars in one order. She also said that the truck had broken down, and everything had to be transferred to another one before the day could start. (Found out from the delivery guys that that wasn't the case, the truck just froze up for a few hours and wouldn't start. No transferring of furniture was done.) Then, right before she HUNG UP on me, she informed me she had seen no reason to call and let us know about the delay. Needless to say, the store manager got a visit from us after the delivery guys left. I have to say, they were very nice and helpful when they finally came as was the manager.
After that lovely experience, we headed out on our errands and such. The usual run includes the bank and various stores. My favorite local store at the moment, (not including 'Steve and Barry's' in Cedar rapids,) is 'Granny's Antique and Consignment'.) That is where I have been taking my extra stuff that I don't need or dust collectors that I don't even look at. I found some more pretty fabric and buttons in the sewing area. I will definitely take a picture of some of it in the next day or two and post it.
Speaking of sewing and crafts, I definitely am going to start doing my sewing and beading again by the end of this weekend. I want to schedule regular time for me to sit down and work on it. I have various projects for both floating around my head. Before I can do much in beading, however, I need a pair of crimping pliers. I don't know how much they run, but I won't be able to get any until next week. I was hoping some would appear in the sewing section at Granny's the last few times that I have gone, but no luck. I don't even know what they look like! I guess I will find out when I buy them from Wal-mart, huh? *laugh*
This evening we set up the furniture to her liking, and I successfully hooked the computer back up right the first time!! Yeah! That's a big accomplishment for me! It looks rather nice in there now. I'll post a picture when she gets it just the way she wants it. Perhaps I will post a before and an after, that might be interesting. She is going to paint the walls a different color some time as well.
Then I took an amazingly relaxing shower, and had a vegetable tortilla shell. Yum yum. I broke down earlier today, and had a Big Mac, medium fry, and Diet Coke for lunch. It was delicious, but not conducive to healthy eating in the slightest! While at Micky-D's, I noticed a rather interesting certificate on the wall. It stated they had won the Corridor award for best eating establishment for kids in the area. I personally don't think that is the best thing to do, award the certificate to an eating establishment that promotes unhealthy eating and obesity...
Now, it is just about time to say good night, I have been writing this and talking to Jeff for about an hour now. I have to work at 9 in the morning, yuck! I also will be cashiering, I can almost guarantee it! The best news is that a certain assistant manager should be GONE for good now! I heard today was her last day!!! Woohoo! I did not get along with her at all.. she's a bit full of herself and seems to think that she is the only important figure in the store. Very happy to think about that.
I also have this weekend off. Two days in a row to sleep in! That will be heaven. Speaking of sleep, I'm heading off to lala land now..
Good night!
The short of the story:
Mom was having her furniture delivered today. She saved up her spending money and bought an office set. The purchase actually came earlier then what she had planned. We really wanted my friend Erin to get the commission on it, and I found out she is moving to Minneapolis next week, which is why it happened now. Then she's going to India in February to get married, and coming back to the states afterward.
Anyway, it was supposed to be delivered by mid-morning. Mid-morning came and went. So did late morning. I finally called the store around 12:30, apparently missed the store and got the bitch from HELL. She claimed that we were not scheduled for delivery until mid-afternoon (even though our order form said mid-morning along with the answering machine.) She bluntly told me that that's why delivery is free, because they cannot pinpoint the arrival time. Ummmm... noooo delivery is free only after you purchase over x-amount of dollars in one order. She also said that the truck had broken down, and everything had to be transferred to another one before the day could start. (Found out from the delivery guys that that wasn't the case, the truck just froze up for a few hours and wouldn't start. No transferring of furniture was done.) Then, right before she HUNG UP on me, she informed me she had seen no reason to call and let us know about the delay. Needless to say, the store manager got a visit from us after the delivery guys left. I have to say, they were very nice and helpful when they finally came as was the manager.
After that lovely experience, we headed out on our errands and such. The usual run includes the bank and various stores. My favorite local store at the moment, (not including 'Steve and Barry's' in Cedar rapids,) is 'Granny's Antique and Consignment'.) That is where I have been taking my extra stuff that I don't need or dust collectors that I don't even look at. I found some more pretty fabric and buttons in the sewing area. I will definitely take a picture of some of it in the next day or two and post it.
Speaking of sewing and crafts, I definitely am going to start doing my sewing and beading again by the end of this weekend. I want to schedule regular time for me to sit down and work on it. I have various projects for both floating around my head. Before I can do much in beading, however, I need a pair of crimping pliers. I don't know how much they run, but I won't be able to get any until next week. I was hoping some would appear in the sewing section at Granny's the last few times that I have gone, but no luck. I don't even know what they look like! I guess I will find out when I buy them from Wal-mart, huh? *laugh*
This evening we set up the furniture to her liking, and I successfully hooked the computer back up right the first time!! Yeah! That's a big accomplishment for me! It looks rather nice in there now. I'll post a picture when she gets it just the way she wants it. Perhaps I will post a before and an after, that might be interesting. She is going to paint the walls a different color some time as well.
Then I took an amazingly relaxing shower, and had a vegetable tortilla shell. Yum yum. I broke down earlier today, and had a Big Mac, medium fry, and Diet Coke for lunch. It was delicious, but not conducive to healthy eating in the slightest! While at Micky-D's, I noticed a rather interesting certificate on the wall. It stated they had won the Corridor award for best eating establishment for kids in the area. I personally don't think that is the best thing to do, award the certificate to an eating establishment that promotes unhealthy eating and obesity...
Now, it is just about time to say good night, I have been writing this and talking to Jeff for about an hour now. I have to work at 9 in the morning, yuck! I also will be cashiering, I can almost guarantee it! The best news is that a certain assistant manager should be GONE for good now! I heard today was her last day!!! Woohoo! I did not get along with her at all.. she's a bit full of herself and seems to think that she is the only important figure in the store. Very happy to think about that.
I also have this weekend off. Two days in a row to sleep in! That will be heaven. Speaking of sleep, I'm heading off to lala land now..
Good night!
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