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[08 Nov 2009|03:09pm] |
Uhg. Work for a domain registrar. This exact situation happens every damn day:
Yes, I see your website is down. That's because your domain name has expired. Yes, I understand that you are a very important client. This is your business website, you say? You actively use it every day, are losing wheelbarrows of money, and are going to sue us?
Srsly? Come on now. The domain has been expired for 5 damn months and has been released publicly. Even if you didn't receive the two messages we sent to your contact email address, you surely would have noticed that your website, that you apparently actively use while collecting fat wads of cash, had been replaced by a placeholder page telling you that your domain name was expired.
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| Tobacco smells in fabric |
[08 Nov 2009|03:34pm] |
Most of the time, I'd just wash this. However I bought this pretty purse made out of a cat fabric(it's a named fabric) and I'm not entirely sure it will survive the washing machine. So........
Yeah help.
I btw don't smoke the but person did.
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| I'm at a loss with this one..... |
[08 Nov 2009|02:20pm] |
To be honest....I truly am at a loss with this one. I don't know if he had a mental disorder, was drunk, or just hated change. All in all I did my best to accomodate his wishes, despite all his griping. I thought the whole time that if he did have a true comprehension problem I did all in my power to make sure that he got what he wanted and paid, and had a good meal despite it.
Recap: I work in a large supermarket with its own food court. I'm always tucked away in Central Pay, where people pay after dining.
Before I begin I feel the need to explain something: My supermarket is one of a large chain. There are hundreds of others scattered all over the state and the surrounding states. However no two are really alike--either in prices or layout. That is at the whim of each store director. That said, at this supermarket, people usually pay *after* dining although if they wish, they can come to me and pay first.
During breakfast, paying afterwards is nearly exclusive for the simple fact the layout would make it nearly impossible otherwise. Orders are taken by hand, given to the cook, who then takes the slip out to the customers when she brings their food out to them. Each customer is given a number to take to their table and that number is written on the slip so the cook can find them. The customer eats, then brings the slip to me so I can ring them up and they pay. While any pay-afterwards system invites abuse, that is how it is is done here.
( A customer who couldn't deal with changes between stores )
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| Because I like to stock up... |
[08 Nov 2009|02:42pm] |
...and I'm sure other people do, too, JoAnn's is having a ..... sale (what holiday are we on, now? veteran's day, maybe?) and all Simplicity patterns are $1 for this week only. I got 9 patterns for $9 [plus tax, duh] and so I stocked up on several patterns that I wanted for myself for a while, as well as one for a friend's costume I'm working on and my best friend who does belly dancing (the belly dancing costumes aren't amazing, but it's a good jumping off point).
I'm thinking about going back and grabbing non-costume patterns for myself for the imaginary projects I'll never get to, but I like having the patterns in my supply that is completely disorganized and probably has several duplicates of the same thing...
anyways, go there! get cheap patterns! :D
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| overedge vs. overlock help please? |
[08 Nov 2009|09:06am] |
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Hi all:
So I haven't seriously picked up sewing in years, but now is the time, I say! I have a pattern I want to work on, but the first step is stumping me (I know... not a good sign, right?) But I won't let it deter me: I know you guys can help me through!
The pattern tells me to: "Overlock all edges. Do not trim off any of the straight edges. On the handles' curved edges, trim off the 5/8" seam allowance"
First of all, I don't have a serger/overlock machine. My machine does have an "overedge" stitch, however. My research on the internet tells me that I can use this, I think...
So for my purposes, it seems that overlocking here just keeps the edges from fraying up... so it seems that you would do the stitch over the edge of the fabric- like... so the needle actually comes down OFF of the fabric on one edge of the stitch, right? If so, then how would I trimming the edges off of it? Should I actually be doing the stitch 5/8 of an inch IN from the edge? If so, then should the 5/8" line be at the inside of the stitch or outside? The photo that goes with the directions LOOKS like it shows stitching to the edge of the fabric, but it's hard to tell...
If it helps, the directions to the item that I am making are here: http://www.burdastyle.com/patterns/charlie-reusable-grocery-bag
Sorry if this sounds confusing or elementary. Any help with deciphering this would be grand. I've done machine sewing before, but never really used any stitch other then the straight running stitch. This is a whole new world to me. :-)
Thanks so very much in advance!!
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| personal shopper? no. |
[08 Nov 2009|11:08am] |
this summer I worked at a national chain discount department store that starts with an R, and is also the name of a character from the TV show 'Friends'. moving along..
I was part of the stock team, so of course my job duties called for stocking shelves and once in a while having to answer the questions of customers who see me stocking stuff & decide to flag me down. I'm always friendly and happy to help, but that doesn't mean I'm going to shop FOR YOU.
I had this lady flag me down one day while I was stocking the ladies shirt section.. our conversation went something like this:
C: customer
me: *waves*
C: hey, I gotta question
me: sure! how can I help you?
C: where are your women's XL shirts? I can't find them
me: *points to the section right next to us* they're right here ma'am, and they stretch down this section. our sizes are organized by nub color. the XL sizes have black nubs on the top of the hangers, so look for the black nubs and you should be set!
C: well I really like this shirt *holds out it out* but it's green. I don't like green. I want it in black. find it for me in black. (no 'please'.. just.. FIND IT FOR ME.)
me: I'd love to help ma'am, but there are hundreds of shirts in this section and they aren't organized by anything other than size & nub color.
C: *scoffs & turns her back to me* whatever, I can never find anything in this store.. a lot of help you people are.. nothing is organized here.. blah blah blah.
you're bloody welcome, lady. yeah let me just stop what I'm doing and run over the 15 minute time limit I have to be out here just to help you find a black shirt in this specific style out of the HUNDREDS, perhaps thousands of shirts we have.
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| food-themed fabrics? |
[08 Nov 2009|08:29am] |
Hi everyone,
I'm working on some food-themed quilts and some fabrics I want seem to be very hard to find. I remember seeing similar prints to what I had in mind several years ago, but I can't seem to find anything currently. I've got my fruits and veggies covered with all the farmer's market-type prints that are out right now, but I'm struggling to find milk, cheese, bread, or any sort of cooked meats (steak, bacon, chicken, etc.). I've seen some great novelty junk foods (bagels, hamgurgers, etc.) but that's not really what I'm going for--I'd like something similar to the farmer's market prints with that all-over more monocromatic style.
I've checked out quite a few local and online shops with little success, so I just thought I'd ask if anyone knew of anything. Or, if anyone has some of these prints in their stash that I remember (gosh, it must have been at least 4 or 5 years ago now), I could be willing to buy or swap. I know I could probably put together something on Spoonflower if I ave to, but I'd prefer not to go that route.
Thanks in advance for any leads or help!
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| Disaster? |
[08 Nov 2009|11:22am] |
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I believe disaster has struck. I reached into the Dragon project to get my scissors the other day and had to pull the project itself out since they were on the bottom of the bag. There's a huge hole in the middle of it. The scissors must have pierced the fabric. I put it back in the bag without looking at it too much. I'm doing NaNoWriMo this month and am trying not to succumb to the stitching bug. So, on December 1st I will pull the project out and decide whether or not I have to order more $38 fabric from Polstitches. I'm trying not to let myself dwell on it too much, but I had to say something or I was going to break down and cry.
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| Sale!! |
[08 Nov 2009|10:54am] |
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SALE
Selling: LE/DISC MAC Eyeshadows, Rare Matte MAC Pigment Samples, Orange Matte Pigment MAC Fluidlines, MAC 10 Brush, MAC McQueen Paint Pots, Heatherette Trio 2, Rated R.
Everything pretty cheap :)
( Prices, Photos, Information )
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| Oldish suck from a theme park |
[08 Nov 2009|10:11am] |
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This is from a few weeks ago, and a recent post reminded me that I meant to post it.
I'm a character photographer at a major theme park where you can "ride the movies," and this particular day I was shooting a vary popular cleaning product that lives in a tropical fruit. We were returning from lunch and I had three families that wanted to wait for him to return, since it was only about 10 minutes. Family one was two kids, ages around 6 and 8, and were already here for 5 minutes at this point. Family two was a man and his 5-year-old daughter, his daughter wanted to play "under the sea" for a few minutes. We have no issue with this, as long as they're out of the way and in line when the character comes out. Family three was a family from "Give Kids the World" (for those not familiar, this group works alongside "Make a Wish" and "Children's Wish" to grant wishes for children that have life-threatening diseases, terminally ill, etc.). These families get to go first, regardless of when they arrive. It's part of making the kids' wishes come true.
When I realized that there was about five minutes left until the character returned, I announced nice and loud that he will be returning in five minutes and to get in line to meet him. The two sweet kids (I know, sometimes at a theme park this term is considered an oxymoron) got in line immediately and waited quietly and patiently (I wanted to take them home or show them off), and the man let his daughter continue to run around. I put the GKTW family by the exit, since they were going to be first, and explained to the kids in line that they will be after the other family. They smiled and cooperated without fuss (what a breath of fresh air!). I went to the man and explained that to meet the character he HAD to get in line with his daughter. He kept saying, "ok ok," like he understood.
Obviously not.
We're set up right near the exit for a ride, and I see the ride open. Families started filling up the line to meet their favorite character, and the man continued to let his daughter run around. I went back to him and explained again to get in line to meet the character because now there were a lot of people in line already. He nodded, said "ok" a few more times, and WOULDN'T MOVE. I check the time, less than a minute remaining. I set up the camera and tell the man one last time. Same reply. Girl still running around "under the sea."
Cue character. I explained the situation to the escort. She moves man and daughter to the side and tells them AGAIN to get in line. I let up the GKTW family.
RM: Rude man with daughter
SK: Sweet Kids <3
Me: Camera monkey
AE: Annoyed character escort (aka glorified character babysitter)
SB: The oh-so-popular cleaning product that lives in citrus
RM: No! We were first! We're already here!
AE: I'm sorry, sir. This family gets to go first. We've already told you many times to get in line to meet him. Now, please, get in line.
RM: No! We were here first! *pushes kid in front of camera*
Me: I'm sorry, sir, please wait your turn in line.
RM: Whatever. *pulls daughter to side, NOT in line*
AE: Alright! Next family in line, please! *SK comes to meet SB*
RM: No! We're next! We were here first! *pushes daughter out again*
AE: No, sir. They were next in line. They're next.
RM: No! We were here first! *gets in front of me to take his own photo*
Me: No, sir, these kids have been waiting for nearly 15 minutes and got in line when I asked them to. Please get in line.
RM: No! We're next!
SB: *looks at RM's daughter and turns around, facing the wall*
RM: Why won't he turn around to take a picture!?!
AE: Because he knows that these kids were waiting in line like they're suppose to. He won't turn around until you leave and get in line, sir.
RM: He has to take a photo with my daughter!
AE: Actually, sir, he doesn't. If you don't follow rules, he really doesn't have to do anything. Follow the rules and he'll be more than happy to take a photo with your daughter.
SK: *waiting silently and patiently*
RM: Whatever. I'm going to complain!
AE: You do that, sir.
Then he stormed off. His daughter never got her photo, and as soon as he left SB turned around to take the photo and the rest of the set went like clockwork. We apologized to everyone in line and they were all on our side. We also called the Escort Lead to let her know what's going on, and I informed my managers. Needless to say, no one ever heard anything on the matter, so I think Guest Services told them about the rules on the matter, which is a rehash of what we told them.
Notes to know about character meet and greets:
1. Character meet and greets aren't a "first come, first serve" policy. It's a "first in line, first served" policy, unless you're with a group like "Give Kids the World" or similar. Keeps the area clear and organized, as well as help us keep an eye on the character to make sure they're safe and okay. Which brings me to...
2. The characters have the full right to refuse photos if they feel necessary. So don't harass them, the escorts, or the photographers. Also don't attack them in any way. It doesn't matter if the kid is only 5-years old. You don't kick or punch the characters repeatedly and expect a photo. They're here as a privilege, not anything else. Just like how in retail, these guys have the right to refuse service.
Daily Suck (happens at LEAST 4 times a day with EACH CHARACTER): When we say a family is the last family, it means THE LAST FAMILY. We can't take "just one more," because that turns into ten "just one more"s. These characters have strict time limits for their health, and we MUST follow this. Sorry!
Edited it from "citrus" to "tropical fruit." My goof!
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| Fabric advice |
[08 Nov 2009|09:21am] |
My Step Son wants a black cloak for Xmas with a hood. I can make a cloak/hood, but have only made them of costume-like fabric. If he wants to wear it with ease and comfort, what fabric would you suggest I make it out of?
PS: He lives half the year in Japan in a very moderate climate (See: not very cold) so I don't think wool would be ideal, but if that's the only answer, I will go with that
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| buying stuff from people off of Craigslist |
[07 Nov 2009|08:03pm] |
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I'm looking to buy a Wii since my bf never has money to go anywhere anymore, and I can't always afford to pay for him. So I figured it might be something fun we could do while not having to go anywhere. Watching movies all the time gets boring :P Anyway, a guy in the town I work in is selling one plus the remotes, wires, and 2 games for $190. But I'm so scared of buying it and it being a POS. Any advice for me? He listed it in excellent condition and when I asked why he was selling it is he said he just doesn't use it and wants the money to buy an xbox.
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| WTF/SUCK -try to be friendly to a customer and |
[08 Nov 2009|01:41pm] |
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Hi guys - for the last seven months I have been working part time as a ride attendent at a local kid's fair. Yesterday my job finished, but I feel like mentioning a suck that happened a few weeks ago.
As people were getting onto the ride I worked on (a small train that goes around a track a few times) and I was making sure everyone was strapped in and stuff, I saw a small boy (accompanied by his mother) holding a large fluffy toy cat. D'awww! I thought.
"That's a nice cat!" I said, in a friendly manner to the kid. Kid was too shy to say anything back but continuing to be friendly I said to his mother.
"Awh that is such a nice toy. I have a toy like that at home." Mum very slowly turns her head towards me and says with the most biting sarcasm and disdain possible;
"*YOU* have a toy like that at home?" She snorts in disgust. Feeling rather flustered and completely taken aback, as I was just trying to be friendly and kind to her son I said
"Oh! Well it is a toy I had from when I was much younger." Mum sneers at me
"Riiiight." Then pointedly turns her head from me again.
WTF??? I was just trying to be friendly to her kid and that's what I get? And people wonder why I have no faith in humanity anymore...UGH.
In short - Kid on a ride has a cute toy, I compliment him on it, and Mum in return talks to me like I am a retarded moron when I was just trying to be nice...
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