11.28.2006
DFF is but a shell...
of it's former self :-) It doesn't look like they will be ready for the end of February like they plan. The first series is at home against San Diego - and that is already scheduled for Round Rock Express's Dell Diamond, plus another Wed game. Then the team is away for a series. Still no word on our season tickets. We usually have them by now and have to pay for them by December 10th or something like that.
From June:
From Nov 25:
From June:
From Nov 25:
11.14.2006
Slice of Heaven
Or "roll" of heaven... in honor of the upcoming anniversary of my first taste of sushi on November 27, 2005 - I had sushi tonight at my own little hometown sushi bar and grill, Hakata. Right here in Pville. When I picked up my order, the chef wanted to know where Andre Agassi was tongiht. :-) Thank you Special K for the proper introduction! I wouldn't be the sushi lovin' fool I am today without you.
Razzle Dazzle Shrimp Tempura, Philadelphia, and avocado rolls
11.13.2006
"Q" is for Quandary
I'm a dork. I admit it. I've been pining over this:
for a few months. Had to have it. Must get it when my Verizon "new every two" comes up.
So I got it. As Men on Film would say - "H-a-a-a-a-a-ted it!" Two snaps and whistle weren't enough to keep me interested.
It's a funny story, really. I have this hang up about bad customer service. I know, you say, we all do. But I'm reeeeeeaaaalllly anal about it. I have ZERO tolerance for it. I write letters to stores where I don't feel their service is worthy. This comes from the fact that I have worked with the public all my life, in some type of service industry job. HEB, a bowling alley, the mall, and since 1984, banking of some sort. You know, back before computers and email and cell phones, we actually had to meet with people face to face and be nice, because they could see your eyes. :-) I like it a bit better now - I can be making faces or obscene jestures on the phone or when I'm writing the email and they never know! heh heh. But I guess the having to be extra nice in person stuck. (to my customers not my friends you turkeys - no comments!)
Anyway. I get really impatient. So I went on line to order my new Q phone on my new every two year anniversary date. What I thought was going to cost me $99 kept coming in at $199. (I had already called Verizon a few weeks ago to be sure I would get the $99 price, and was assured I would) So... I called "customer service". Nope, sorry, you've been misinformed ma'am. You will have to pay $199 for this phone. ME: "Are you sure? Could you ask a supervisor? Could I speak to a supervisor?" NCS (No Customer Service): "That is what it says right there on our web site. A supervisor cannot change that." I hang up very irritated. I instead order this:
It's free. No extra monthly fees. Similar to the phone I have, just shiny and new. Then I send a professionally nasty email to Verizon. I can't believe I didn't argue more on the phone, but I just get tired of dealing with idiots.
Next day I get a response to my email. Sorry, ma'am, you've been misinformed. You DO get the Q phone for the $99 deal. I responded to that email telling them my order # and that I had already ordered a different one - could I stop it and swap it? I was too late, the order was processed. "Just return the one you don't want, call back, and order the Q." I did just that. So when I called in to order the Q phone, the nice Customer Service rep informs me that not only do I get the Q phone for $99 - I'll get the mail in rebate as well, and it will be FREE! Joy! Except for one thing. I know that is incorrect. I already checked into that as well. Will it ever end?? She stands corrected - I order the phone, and off we go.
Today, I received the Q phone. Played around with it for 2 hours or so. H-a-a-a-a-a-ted it. Called the nice CS folks and told them so. Returned it. Tomorrow I'll be ordering the one I ordered in the first place. I have a wanted poster up in the Verizon break room, I'm sure.
for a few months. Had to have it. Must get it when my Verizon "new every two" comes up.
So I got it. As Men on Film would say - "H-a-a-a-a-a-ted it!" Two snaps and whistle weren't enough to keep me interested.
It's a funny story, really. I have this hang up about bad customer service. I know, you say, we all do. But I'm reeeeeeaaaalllly anal about it. I have ZERO tolerance for it. I write letters to stores where I don't feel their service is worthy. This comes from the fact that I have worked with the public all my life, in some type of service industry job. HEB, a bowling alley, the mall, and since 1984, banking of some sort. You know, back before computers and email and cell phones, we actually had to meet with people face to face and be nice, because they could see your eyes. :-) I like it a bit better now - I can be making faces or obscene jestures on the phone or when I'm writing the email and they never know! heh heh. But I guess the having to be extra nice in person stuck. (to my customers not my friends you turkeys - no comments!)
Anyway. I get really impatient. So I went on line to order my new Q phone on my new every two year anniversary date. What I thought was going to cost me $99 kept coming in at $199. (I had already called Verizon a few weeks ago to be sure I would get the $99 price, and was assured I would) So... I called "customer service". Nope, sorry, you've been misinformed ma'am. You will have to pay $199 for this phone. ME: "Are you sure? Could you ask a supervisor? Could I speak to a supervisor?" NCS (No Customer Service): "That is what it says right there on our web site. A supervisor cannot change that." I hang up very irritated. I instead order this:
It's free. No extra monthly fees. Similar to the phone I have, just shiny and new. Then I send a professionally nasty email to Verizon. I can't believe I didn't argue more on the phone, but I just get tired of dealing with idiots.
Next day I get a response to my email. Sorry, ma'am, you've been misinformed. You DO get the Q phone for the $99 deal. I responded to that email telling them my order # and that I had already ordered a different one - could I stop it and swap it? I was too late, the order was processed. "Just return the one you don't want, call back, and order the Q." I did just that. So when I called in to order the Q phone, the nice Customer Service rep informs me that not only do I get the Q phone for $99 - I'll get the mail in rebate as well, and it will be FREE! Joy! Except for one thing. I know that is incorrect. I already checked into that as well. Will it ever end?? She stands corrected - I order the phone, and off we go.
Today, I received the Q phone. Played around with it for 2 hours or so. H-a-a-a-a-a-ted it. Called the nice CS folks and told them so. Returned it. Tomorrow I'll be ordering the one I ordered in the first place. I have a wanted poster up in the Verizon break room, I'm sure.
11.11.2006
Family Photos
11.08.2006
What?
11.04.2006
Tis the season of changing colors...
Right? So don't mind me while I learn just enough about colors and how to change them to annoy myself. I'm in the "I need to change up my blog" mode. Fair Warning.
By the way, it's Saturday night and I am a band widow YET AGAIN. I had a couple of offers to go out and have some fun, but I opted for lounging at home, listening to the Beagle's music (that would be heavy snoring) and watching Texas beat the crap out of Okrahoma State.
And messaging with my geek blogger buddy about changing things up. (Thank you Special K!) And Texting with my friends at the game, keeping them up to date on the Aggy vs Blow U game... and getting texts from someone putting a buzz on at Chuy's. So all in all, a busy night!
By the way, it's Saturday night and I am a band widow YET AGAIN. I had a couple of offers to go out and have some fun, but I opted for lounging at home, listening to the Beagle's music (that would be heavy snoring) and watching Texas beat the crap out of Okrahoma State.
And messaging with my geek blogger buddy about changing things up. (Thank you Special K!) And Texting with my friends at the game, keeping them up to date on the Aggy vs Blow U game... and getting texts from someone putting a buzz on at Chuy's. So all in all, a busy night!
