I Just Don't Get It

I thought the purpose of getting an ID from someone when they use their debit/credit card was so you could be sure it's the same person. HOW IS THAT DONE WITHOUT MAKING EYE CONTACT WITH THE PERSON?? I continue to be amazed when I am asked for my ID and after barely glancing at it AND never comparing the picture to the person in front of them the cashier hands the ID back and completes the transaction. I just don't get it..............

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Thankful Sunday

Big Wine Glasses, no explanation needed.

Sunshine, which I have not seen enough of in this wonderful new year!

Rebecca @ Indulge Day Spa, Saturday's surprise from my knight in shinning armour. Thank you both.

Coffee, there's nothing like it first thing in the a.m.

Kristy and family in Fla., wonderful friends, because they seem to know that we love them even though we are not very good at staying in touch. (I really would like to come down SOON for a long week end.)

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What a day........

These are my magic shoes. They don't really help me run very fast, as they are not running shoes, but, they are RED and I love the color RED!!! So I wear my magic shoes to work on days when I know it wouldn't take a lot for things to go wrong. You know those days when you have a lot to do and you really don't even feel like being at work. So I put on my shoes and headed out. Things had to get done today and I was on day number 5 without my work keys. I am really lost without those keys. In over four years I had never lost my work keys. Then it happened. Right before our Holiday break I could not keep up with my keys. I was having to use Rachael's all the time. It didn't seem to bother her much but, it drove me crazy!! Then again this week I lost them! Well, once again Tom's my hero. After looking in my car millions of times he took pity on me and checked it out himself. Guess what he came in with.

Rachael said it best, "tell Tom we love him."


Also today, without explaining the whole long story, here's an email exchange between me and a salesmen:


From: XXXXXXXXXXXX

Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 3:47 PM

To: XXXXXXX

Subject: Hey

Checking to see if you needed any toner cartridges?

Sincerely,




I replied:


From: XXXXXXX

Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 4:09 PM

To: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Subject:RE: Hey

Funny story, I spoke to you over a month ago when you called to say that you would be visiting our campus. I told you how the toner cartridges in my printer, the ones from your company, had leaked out on to the printer image transfer kit, for the second time and you told me you would come clean the printer and I could order more toner at that time. I’m still waiting for your visit. In the mean time I ordered toner from XXXXXXX.


His reply:


I deserve it. I still haven’t made it on campus. If the printer still needs some maintenance I’ll take care of it.

XXXXXXXX

Not exactly an apology but, he did take responsibility. I guess I'll give him a call next week.

All in all it was a good Friday. Have a good week end.

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Thankful Sunday.......on Monday

Long week-ends!!!! I have so enjoyed my 3 day week end I forgot that yesterday was Sunday. Forgive me.

Girl's Night. For the first time in months some of us got together for dinner and a movie. I had a lot of fun eating and catching up. {"Bride Wars", I thought it was cute. The beginning was the best.}

My Craft Room. I want everyone to know that I spent several hours scrap booking yesterday and today. Made all the more fun because Tom and I did it together.

Cell Phones. Hannah flew to Las Vegas this morning and was able to call me from her cell phone as soon as she landed. Family rule: When traveling by plane, call mom as soon as the plane lands. Not when you get your luggage, not when you get off the plane, but, as soon as the wheels touch the runway. Mom worries.

Back to scrap booking.

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Girl's Night

8 Dinner Companions and so much more. Between us we range from twenty something to fifty something; we are 5 wives, 5 mothers, 7 sisters, 8 daughters, 4 bachelor's degrees, 3 masters degrees, 56 possible friendships and.............. so much more.

Thanks ladies!!

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My debit card embarrassed me.

I decided to treat myself to a salad from one of my favorite restaurants for lunch. As I approached the cashier I pulled my card out and a mental picture of my checking balance flashed in my mind, as it always does when I pull out my debit card. I was good for a $6 lunch. The gentlemen at the register took my card and ran it through "the machine". "I'll need another card" he stated. I guess my face showed my stunned disbelief because he quickly followed with, "Would you like me to run it again." Only if you want me to pay for this lunch, I thought, it's the only "card" I have and like many in this day and age I don't carry much cash with me. After this second try he quickly printed, what I thought was a receipt, and gave it to me. DECLINED in bold black letters. In my confusion I started pulling everything out of my purse, looking for cash that I knew was not there. With this the gentlemen assured me that it was fine and that I could just pay the next time I was in. As I gathered my things and in total embarrassment my mind started racing. What had I done? Why didn't I have $6 in my account? I just balanced my checkbook and checked my balance on line. On the drive home I decided it was not my error. What had my bank done?!? By the time I got home I was furious. Before calling, I checked my balance on line again. I was right!! Not even close, more than enough to cover lunch! Damn bank.

"Yes, I'll be happy to help you with your problem." The voice on the other end stated.

My problem?!? Not MY problem, YOUR problem, I thought.

"Your account number please."

"Let's see, I show that your card was declined just a few minutes ago.......mmmm.......and yes your balance is enough to cover the amount............mmmmmmm.......can you please give me the number on your debit card?"

By this time I'm sure my anger is apparent in my tone. I don't have time to deal with this stuff. It's your problem, just fix it!! And while you're at it call the gentlemen at my favorite restaurant and tell him it was your fault!! All these thoughts are racing through my head when I hear,

"I'm sorry but, according to our records that is a new card and it has not been activated yet."

Activated? Activated? Ohhhhhh, you mean I was really supposed to activate the new debit card that I received in the mail last week? You mean activate it, like the letter that accompanied it stated? You mean I should have followed the directions that came with the new card?

"Okay, I'll do that right now. Thank you for your help." As I hung up, I'm not sure, but I may have heard the nice lady on the other end say something about, "Damn customers!"

I have to go now. I need to take the gentlemen at my favorite restaurant $6. If you're ever in Carrollton, GA try eating at "The Grillage" on Maple St. Great food and really nice people. I also have a lead on a really good bank.

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Thankful Sunday

The blackboard in my kitchen:

These messages have been left for me over the past few weeks. Need I really explain further the thankfulness for this wonderful board!

HGTV: I just love it. I watch it as much as I can. Like now while I blog. So many wonderful ideas. Some you can find in my home now, some I hope to use one day.........maybe when Tom and I are in the North GA mountains.

Amy: For organizing girl's night. We have so much fun but, it's been way too long since we have gotten together. Amy's busy fixing that now. See you Friday night Amy.

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