It was such an amazing day yesterday.
I literally saw my money, with little wings,
flying out of my wallet all day! And the worst part? I was dealing with grumpy,
My cell phone was dying. It’s a year and a half old and I’ve dropped it a couple of times. It started acting up a few weeks ago, but as long as I used my headset, I was okay. Still, it’s a pain to always use the headset.
So I thought I would go and buy a new phone.
We arrived and got our name on a list for service. Miss Prissy Spike Heels calls our name and brings us to her podium. It is there she informs us that we aren’t “due” for a new phone. That we would need to pay the full price ($289.00), for a new phone. We tried to explain that the phone is broken and we need a new phone whether or not the contract says we do. She hotly tells us, that we will simply have to pay the full price! In the past we have purchased a new phone and they have simply extended our contract.
I made the comment, that customers who have been with this cell company since the beginning of time might get a break. To which she replied, “We treat all our customers the same!” All I can say is poor customers!
Hubby pulled me away as I was just about to go for this
We saw a service counter and headed there. A very nice man explained that for a mere $60.00 they could “fix” my phone. Since I can’t be without my phone right now because of Hubby’s surgery, I asked how long? He said by 2:30, as they would simply give me a new phone and program it for me. Was that okay?
I wanted to kiss this man. He was so nice and after that
We left and headed out for lunch at our favorite Chinese/Japanese restaurant. There we had a grumpy waiter. Great, just what we needed. Since it’s a buffet, I decided I would just ignore him.
Next we shopped for an air conditioner for our bedroom. The one we had since the beginning of time has died and I wanted to get this one installed before Hubby goes into the hospital. We found a nice 8000 btu air conditioner.
Then Hubby, sensing my depression at the rate the money was going out took me to LL Bean so I might worship at my favorite retail store. We found a few items and I felt calmer as I made my purchases. You see buying LL Bean clothing is like a tranquilizer for me. Don’t ask me why, but somehow it just is.
We picked up the phone from the nice man, and I told him about how rude and unhelpful Miss Prissy Spike Heels had been. I thanked him and left with my completely programmed NEW cell phone.
Upon arriving at home, we found a note from our UPS man. He had tried to deliver Hubby’s new computer and couldn’t because he needed a signature. He would try again on Wednesday.
Since I love computers, and I knew I would be the one setting it up, I immediately called UPS and asked if I could get it today. They said yes, but we would have to drive the 10 miles to the UPS facility. Not a problem.
A few minutes later UPS called and asked if we wanted to meet the driver just down the road? Hubby was out the door in a flash.
So after dinner, I programmed Hubby’s computer and set it up. I worked all evening until it was time for bed. I still have programs to install today and then it will be done.
I sat down to watch “House” and cuddle with Greta, who was feeling a bit sad that she was being ignored.
My wallet closed and hopefully the dollar bills won’t be flying out today.
All I can say is Thank God for Mastercard!!!
Whenever I have to deal with a salesperson like that, I try and make up stories about why they are having a bad day.
And Greta does look very sad.
I hate days like that when money flies away! I am looking forward to finally meeting the one, the only the great MB, the soon to be sexed up Gretta and the hubbie!
“Miss Prissy Spike Heels”…HAHAHA!
Hi Mom,
Also liked the “Miss Prissy Spike Heels” comment, and can say, I definitely work with a handful of those!!
Hope you are having a good day. I’m off to the dentist in a few minutes….
Love, Mandy
OMG! I thought I was the only one that had money departing from my wallet yesterday at a rate faster than the speed of sound *snort*
And I can’t stop giggling about “Miss Prissy Spike Heels” LOL!
The flying money is going around — we have spent quite a bit lately.
Did you love HOUSE last night or what!! Hugh Laurie is such a wicked man. I love him to death!
Wow – what a day. It’s never pleasant when the person you’re dealing with is so busy sticking to the letter of the rule that common sense can’t edge in anywhere.
MPHH — Love the nic name – it would come in handy at my local shopping mall too…
Sending all sorts of good vibes for the upcoming surgery.
Cin