However, that was a total joke...several calls were made and he always had a "story" for why my mower wasn't done yet. I even went into the business hoping a face-to-face would put more urgency in my disgruntled customer complaints. Mind you, it has now been SIX weeks since I'd taken my lawn mower into this place!!! Had I been a gardener I'd've lost ALL my clients by now! Instead, I'm a simple homeowner dealing with 4 inch tall grass in my back yard and in desperate need of my mower back because it is NOT fun to pick dog poo out of grass that is tall and thick. Finally, in my desperation I took my weed-eater out back and just started scalping my lawn! About three hours later I had the whole yard whacked down nearly to the dirt and then began the tedious task of raking up all the carnage! After that I was so sore and even more irritated! Six and a half weeks since the drop off date, more phone calls and finally I was assured the mower would be done that Saturday after 3pm...Ha! By the time I settled the bill, (which was more than the original estimate) got the mower loaded it was AFTER 4:30!!! UGH...I do NOT recommend that anybody go there...I sure won't!!!
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Sunday, January 31, 2010
Need my Lawnmower back!!!
So... I'd taken in my lawnmower for servicing and sharpening back on December 28th to Garden World (off Buck Owens Blvd.) where I bought it two years ago. Two years ago, I was pleased with the service and knowledge of the owner (who had been in the business for a LONG time) but since then he has retired and sold the company. I just figured it was still the place to take it for servicing as they still sell the same brand. The new guy told me that he was swamped with sharpening huge saw blades and wouldn't get to the mower for at least a week--I agreed to that. 
However, that was a total joke...several calls were made and he always had a "story" for why my mower wasn't done yet. I even went into the business hoping a face-to-face would put more urgency in my disgruntled customer complaints. Mind you, it has now been SIX weeks since I'd taken my lawn mower into this place!!! Had I been a gardener I'd've lost ALL my clients by now! Instead, I'm a simple homeowner dealing with 4 inch tall grass in my back yard and in desperate need of my mower back because it is NOT fun to pick dog poo out of grass that is tall and thick. Finally, in my desperation I took my weed-eater out back and just started scalping my lawn! About three hours later I had the whole yard whacked down nearly to the dirt and then began the tedious task of raking up all the carnage! After that I was so sore and even more irritated! Six and a half weeks since the drop off date, more phone calls and finally I was assured the mower would be done that Saturday after 3pm...Ha! By the time I settled the bill, (which was more than the original estimate) got the mower loaded it was AFTER 4:30!!! UGH...I do NOT recommend that anybody go there...I sure won't!!!
However, that was a total joke...several calls were made and he always had a "story" for why my mower wasn't done yet. I even went into the business hoping a face-to-face would put more urgency in my disgruntled customer complaints. Mind you, it has now been SIX weeks since I'd taken my lawn mower into this place!!! Had I been a gardener I'd've lost ALL my clients by now! Instead, I'm a simple homeowner dealing with 4 inch tall grass in my back yard and in desperate need of my mower back because it is NOT fun to pick dog poo out of grass that is tall and thick. Finally, in my desperation I took my weed-eater out back and just started scalping my lawn! About three hours later I had the whole yard whacked down nearly to the dirt and then began the tedious task of raking up all the carnage! After that I was so sore and even more irritated! Six and a half weeks since the drop off date, more phone calls and finally I was assured the mower would be done that Saturday after 3pm...Ha! By the time I settled the bill, (which was more than the original estimate) got the mower loaded it was AFTER 4:30!!! UGH...I do NOT recommend that anybody go there...I sure won't!!!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Photo Opportunities!!!
Since Ginger was a young pup I'd never again taken the time to get Baylie and Ginger together to get their picture taken with props and everything...until now. A friend of mine told me about a photographer that was taking animal photos at the Fur and Feathers resort on January 23rd and 24th. 
That Sunday the 24th the sun had finally made it out after a full week of rain so Mom and I had decided to take the girls on a walk along the bike path. On the way I convinced her we needed to make a quick pit stop to get the girls' picture taken. It was STRANGE...the woman wouldn't let me come in the room, claiming that dogs often do better without their owners there. As she took the girls back she asked if they'd have any problems being LIFTED??? Who puts BIG dogs on tables for photos--like I said, STRANGE. I told her to be careful with Baylie's back leg because of her recent surgery but told her they should be alright. I then listened anxiously at the door. About 10 minutes later the girls were 
dragging the woman out the door toward me! She then tells me that she'll email me the photo she feels came out best without any royalty restrictions within 1-2 weeks. She only showed me ONE photo and I didn't get to choose the one I liked best and was essentially paying for!?!?! So STRANGE! I kept my fingers crossed that she'd pick a good one but when I got the email I was so disappointed by Baylie's uncomfortable stance and near snarl. I then emailed her asking for her to send me one where Baylie was smiling because she almost ALWAYS smiles in a photo! I was grateful that she did send me a better shot without asking for more money. O-well...guess I should look into a photographer a bit more before I decide on a whim to employ their services to avoid future STRANGE! :)
That Sunday the 24th the sun had finally made it out after a full week of rain so Mom and I had decided to take the girls on a walk along the bike path. On the way I convinced her we needed to make a quick pit stop to get the girls' picture taken. It was STRANGE...the woman wouldn't let me come in the room, claiming that dogs often do better without their owners there. As she took the girls back she asked if they'd have any problems being LIFTED??? Who puts BIG dogs on tables for photos--like I said, STRANGE. I told her to be careful with Baylie's back leg because of her recent surgery but told her they should be alright. I then listened anxiously at the door. About 10 minutes later the girls were 
dragging the woman out the door toward me! She then tells me that she'll email me the photo she feels came out best without any royalty restrictions within 1-2 weeks. She only showed me ONE photo and I didn't get to choose the one I liked best and was essentially paying for!?!?! So STRANGE! I kept my fingers crossed that she'd pick a good one but when I got the email I was so disappointed by Baylie's uncomfortable stance and near snarl. I then emailed her asking for her to send me one where Baylie was smiling because she almost ALWAYS smiles in a photo! I was grateful that she did send me a better shot without asking for more money. O-well...guess I should look into a photographer a bit more before I decide on a whim to employ their services to avoid future STRANGE! :)
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Sponge Pudding?!?!?
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