You know it is busy when customers are parking in the far away spots where the employees park. After working 5 hours, I start grabbing nearby items to hold back for myself the last half hour (of course not when customers or manager are around). SO clock out and try on 4 bathing suits (2 suits in 2 sizes). I'm fat and had to go up a size. I'm depressed now.
Go to the check out where my items are hanging and try on a dress. A little big, but store doesn't have smaller sizes. It will do. Get in line and the cashier has an argument with her customer. Wait patiently since all my items are at her register. Then dispute is settled and cashier asks me to stand aside b/c the customer behind me has been waiting a long time. Excuse me?
Oh no, I don't mind waiting some more, I'm in no hurry go home. Wait patiently again. Another cashier steps away from her register to rearrange the shopping carts and then helps a customer. I continue to wait and finally get checked out. Cashier is uneasy checking out a friend. What? We are coworkers who never speak to each other outside working together, How are we friends? She thanks me for being so patient. Yeah sure, I took time after work to try on 4 bathing suits, I'm not eager to go home. Then off to home to love the cats.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
New way to rob you
Friend forwarded this story how her friend discovered a hole punched under the handle of her passenger side door. At first she thought her car had been shot at and then called a mechanic friend. Mechanic said he sees alot of these punctures. Thieves use a screwdriver to punch a hole, stick their finger through to unlock your door w/out setting off alarms, and check your GPS to find where "home" is. Then when your car is not there, they assume you are not home and rob you. They even leave a couple credit cards behind as to not alert the target they had been robbed and use the stolen credit cards for days before the victim realizes they are missing.
My friend also said once she noticed a X marked on her dirty rear window and after wiping it off, 4 large men came up to her. She stared right at them with a big smile that said "Come on jerkface" and they backed off. Thieves hate witnesses who can identify them.
My friend also said once she noticed a X marked on her dirty rear window and after wiping it off, 4 large men came up to her. She stared right at them with a big smile that said "Come on jerkface" and they backed off. Thieves hate witnesses who can identify them.
Excitement of the day
Day started early to find a front door broken at work. It was quite amusing watching people try to open the locked door while talking on their cells and then watch them leave to enter store at the other entrance doors 20 feet away instead of the open entrance doors right next to the locked door (store has 2 entrances/exits).
Then a fire alarm went off when a coworker tripped a wire. We learned the Fire Department is very prompt.
Now we are nominating people for Employee of the Month and Hero of the Month. I asked if we nominate a manager as our hero, do we get a raise. Dream on.
Went grocery shopping and came home a cat eager for a walk. He lasted 10 minutes. A dog approached w/out any collar nor leash and freaked out Precious who sprinted up a tree. Dog ignored him. I wondered if it was a stray, but after a couple minutes the owner yelled at it from across the street.
Well, nothing else to report. Later.
Then a fire alarm went off when a coworker tripped a wire. We learned the Fire Department is very prompt.
Now we are nominating people for Employee of the Month and Hero of the Month. I asked if we nominate a manager as our hero, do we get a raise. Dream on.
Went grocery shopping and came home a cat eager for a walk. He lasted 10 minutes. A dog approached w/out any collar nor leash and freaked out Precious who sprinted up a tree. Dog ignored him. I wondered if it was a stray, but after a couple minutes the owner yelled at it from across the street.
Well, nothing else to report. Later.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
RIP Elizabeth Taylor
First time I saw Elizabeth Taylor was on TV speaking to Congress about the AIDS epidemic and reporters made such a big deal that she was there that I had to ask my parents, "Who the hell is Elizabeth Taylor?"
So Dad got a VHS tape of Cleopatra for me to explain who this actress is. I loved her ever since. And I bet her and Michael Jackson are reunited in heaven enjoying the music from the angels.
So Dad got a VHS tape of Cleopatra for me to explain who this actress is. I loved her ever since. And I bet her and Michael Jackson are reunited in heaven enjoying the music from the angels.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Pet ad
Coworker put up an ad for her dog. (Name): 5 year old Boxer that neds lots of exercise and needs help housetraining. Rehoming fee requested.
I say: In 5 years you haven't housetrained your dog completely yet. Something not right here.
I say: In 5 years you haven't housetrained your dog completely yet. Something not right here.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Not buying it
1st, the UN under pressure declares a no fly zone over Libya to protect the rebels about to lose and who are in control over the oil wells in eastern part of the country.
Next, a coalition of countries arrive to enforce said no fly zone and recently bombed tanks, tents, ground troops, anti-aircraft guns, buildings, etc who are shooting at the rebels, with the objective of forcing the leader out.
And now, it is defended that we are not supporting the rebels who have new hope, but to protect civilians.
I don't buy it. Where was this protect civilians attitude during Sudan massacres, during Tunisia and Egpyt overthrowing their governments, and other rebellions has spread over the Middle East. We are fighting for oil and the drive to lower the price of gasoline. If the rebels had not taken control of the oil wells and fighting battles around them, we would not care if their rebellion failed. Remember the Libyan dictator was our ally, until now. Nuff Said.
Next, a coalition of countries arrive to enforce said no fly zone and recently bombed tanks, tents, ground troops, anti-aircraft guns, buildings, etc who are shooting at the rebels, with the objective of forcing the leader out.
And now, it is defended that we are not supporting the rebels who have new hope, but to protect civilians.
I don't buy it. Where was this protect civilians attitude during Sudan massacres, during Tunisia and Egpyt overthrowing their governments, and other rebellions has spread over the Middle East. We are fighting for oil and the drive to lower the price of gasoline. If the rebels had not taken control of the oil wells and fighting battles around them, we would not care if their rebellion failed. Remember the Libyan dictator was our ally, until now. Nuff Said.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
Nice communication
Had a couple customers complain they didn't receive their in-store rebate. Cashiers have no idea what they are talking about. The employees working in the secton of said rebate sign have no idea what they are talking about. Managers don't know what they are talking about. My poor customer had to direct the sales clerk to the sign cause she didn't see one anywhere. Sales Clerk brings sign down to prove there is an advertised rebate we cashiers are suppose to do. Ok, need a manager cause my transaction has been complete. My present manager is busy ringing up customers during our mad rush. She calls for another manager. Sales Clerk speaks to manager before me. Apparently there were suppose to be coupons attached to the sign that the cashiers scan to give this in-store rebate, but the company didn't send the coupons, just the signs. And I said, We were suppose to know that. No note nor verbal command on what to do when a customer complains they didn't get their rebate. Nice communication. Apologized to customer and thanked her for her patience when manager was done giving her refund.
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Stereotypical Iowa in Hollywood
Watched a TV show whose detectives went to Iowa for an episode. Yeah, sterotypical Iowa to a T. They had the cornfields while showing Omaha, NE and Council Bluffs, IA as a small country town. Cameras missed the 8 lane freeway through Omaha after crossing the Missouri River in a 4-6 lane interstate. Yeah, there is a large river that separates Council Bluffs, Iowa and Omaha, Nebraska.
Des Moines portrayal was amusing to me as a series of ranch houses on quiet surburbia streets. The Des Moines Police Station was a ranch house in the middle of nowhere. Actually the Polk County (Des Moines and surrounding cornfields) Police Station is in the center of downtown surrounded by skyscapers and a huge courthouse next door. I guess the Newton small town part was fairly accurate though we don't have many ranch houses in any Iowa town, most are old 2 story houses with a few newer ranch style. I was surpised the actor who played the Des Moines cop pronounced the city name they way we do instead of the non-native way. And Des Moines cops wear navy blue uniforms not gray. And they don't wear gray cowboy hats. In fact the cops I've seen don't wear hats at all. The white SUV's were correct, I've give them that.
But you can't expect people in Hollywood to know much about the places they film about.
Des Moines portrayal was amusing to me as a series of ranch houses on quiet surburbia streets. The Des Moines Police Station was a ranch house in the middle of nowhere. Actually the Polk County (Des Moines and surrounding cornfields) Police Station is in the center of downtown surrounded by skyscapers and a huge courthouse next door. I guess the Newton small town part was fairly accurate though we don't have many ranch houses in any Iowa town, most are old 2 story houses with a few newer ranch style. I was surpised the actor who played the Des Moines cop pronounced the city name they way we do instead of the non-native way. And Des Moines cops wear navy blue uniforms not gray. And they don't wear gray cowboy hats. In fact the cops I've seen don't wear hats at all. The white SUV's were correct, I've give them that.
But you can't expect people in Hollywood to know much about the places they film about.
Fun with cats
I'm flinging a favorite ponytail holder like a rubber band for Frodo to chase across the room. Then one shot hits him in the face. He squints for a minute, shakes his head, and is ready to continue playing. Such a trooper.
Then walking in the dark, I step on Precious's tail. He hides in a corner and Frodo licks his face. Then I sit down and Precious in my lap for a cuddle session. Cats are so forgiving.
Then walking in the dark, I step on Precious's tail. He hides in a corner and Frodo licks his face. Then I sit down and Precious in my lap for a cuddle session. Cats are so forgiving.
Thursday, March 03, 2011
Interesting news bit
Broadlawn's psychiatric wing here in Des Moines found bedbugs in several rooms. I wonder if they believed the patients that claimed there were bugs crawling on them!
Weird day
I wake up to read an email declaring a wire transfer request has been denied and click here for a full report, signed Federal Reserve Bank. I think it resembles the weird messages from the FBI and Secretary of State sharing I inherited money from England or Nigeria. If in fact my bank has declined any wire transfer, why is the Federal Reserve contacting me by email instead of my bank informing me of this by other means. I deleted the email.
Then watching TV, I hear children speaking in non-English and laughing in the hallway. I get a knock on my door followed by footsteps running away (do these kids really think I can't hear them). I do get up and check the peep hole to see a girl taking photos with her cell phone of my neighbor's door and leaves. I do open my door to check if my welcome wreath was still as I couldn't see my neighbor's wreath. Now I hear them talking outside.
Then watching TV, I hear children speaking in non-English and laughing in the hallway. I get a knock on my door followed by footsteps running away (do these kids really think I can't hear them). I do get up and check the peep hole to see a girl taking photos with her cell phone of my neighbor's door and leaves. I do open my door to check if my welcome wreath was still as I couldn't see my neighbor's wreath. Now I hear them talking outside.
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