You would think after 54 years of living, I might have developed an immunity by now to the Common Cold.
It's my understanding that there are about 200 variants of the Common Cold, and I've probably had about 100.
For the last few years, I don't think I had any--but this last year, I think I've had about 3 or 4, and the last one hit me yesterday (Sunday), although I think I started to feel it on Saturday.
Right now, I'm sneezing, my nose is running, and my throat is sore. I had a restless night, and I'm doing my best not to infect my wife or my 92 year old mother who lives in a nursing home, and who suffers from COPD (bad lungs).
I don't really like drugs, but my nose is so bad, I bought some Day Quil at lunch.
Took it about 1PM, and I'm waiting for the symptoms to subside.
I'll keep you posted.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Customer Service--is it a thing of the past?
I remember when I worked at Sears, a man came to the store trying to return a pair of shoes that plainly said J.C. Penney inside of them.
The Customer Service Manager politely refused to issue a refund or exchange them---since obviously, they weren't Sears merchandise.
The man persisted, however, and eventually the Sears Store Vice President came down and issued him a refund. That's how important Customer Relations were in the 70's (not only for the JC Penney buyer, but for the throng of real Sears customers surrounding him.)
Yesterday, my wife noticed that the strap on her COACH bag had come apart.
She bought the bag on June 18th for $130 at a COACH store in Atlantic City---I believe the strip is called the Atlantic City Walk or some cute name like that.
My wife took the bag to a COACH store in one of our local malls---Cherry Hill or Moorestown, I can't remember.
Unfortunately, she can't find the receipt, but the transaction does show up on our American Express bill.
She asked if she could return, exchange or get a refund on the bag.
A simple 'no' would have done, but instead she was lectured by the sales person, who among other things complained that
--- she shouldn't buy from an outlet, she should buy 'retail' (hmm, I bet the Atlantic City store would love to hear that.)
--- she needs a receipt (OK)
--- it's last year's model (pardon us)
--- she needs to return it to the store she purchased it from
Eventually, my wife found the Coach website, contacted their Customer Service and received an email a few hours later indicating that she can return the bag for service, at the cost of $20.
Right now, she's looking for a cobbler or shoe repair person who may be able to stitch it up for less.
The bottom line---this particular Coach salesperson needs some training on customer interaction.
The Customer Service Manager politely refused to issue a refund or exchange them---since obviously, they weren't Sears merchandise.
The man persisted, however, and eventually the Sears Store Vice President came down and issued him a refund. That's how important Customer Relations were in the 70's (not only for the JC Penney buyer, but for the throng of real Sears customers surrounding him.)
Yesterday, my wife noticed that the strap on her COACH bag had come apart.
She bought the bag on June 18th for $130 at a COACH store in Atlantic City---I believe the strip is called the Atlantic City Walk or some cute name like that.
My wife took the bag to a COACH store in one of our local malls---Cherry Hill or Moorestown, I can't remember.
Unfortunately, she can't find the receipt, but the transaction does show up on our American Express bill.
She asked if she could return, exchange or get a refund on the bag.
A simple 'no' would have done, but instead she was lectured by the sales person, who among other things complained that
--- she shouldn't buy from an outlet, she should buy 'retail' (hmm, I bet the Atlantic City store would love to hear that.)
--- she needs a receipt (OK)
--- it's last year's model (pardon us)
--- she needs to return it to the store she purchased it from
Eventually, my wife found the Coach website, contacted their Customer Service and received an email a few hours later indicating that she can return the bag for service, at the cost of $20.
Right now, she's looking for a cobbler or shoe repair person who may be able to stitch it up for less.
The bottom line---this particular Coach salesperson needs some training on customer interaction.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Route 130---Finally
I finally see some progress on the Route 130 re-paving effort through Cinnaminson.
As you know, the gullies on this road have been a big concern of mine, and it looks like there is finally some progress being made.
As you know, the gullies on this road have been a big concern of mine, and it looks like there is finally some progress being made.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Le Bec-Fin in the news
This news just in from the Sunday Philadelphia Inquirer of July 12, 2009
Chef Georges Perrier is about two weeks into his summertime experiment of allwing some patronas at Le Bec-Fin to pay what they wish for dinner.
So far, he says, people have been dropping $50 and more a head for the privelege. One party of what he says were "three young gifrls" left $6 a person.
"An hour later, one of them came back and left more," he says.
The deal, Mondays through Thursdays for a 7 p.m. seating, is booked solid through August.
Personally, I wouldn't pay a $1 for a Le Bec-Fin meal.
If you want to know, check my archives.
I tell you, if you don't want to be bad mouthed for a lifetime, get your Customer Service right Georges.
Chef Georges Perrier is about two weeks into his summertime experiment of allwing some patronas at Le Bec-Fin to pay what they wish for dinner.
So far, he says, people have been dropping $50 and more a head for the privelege. One party of what he says were "three young gifrls" left $6 a person.
"An hour later, one of them came back and left more," he says.
The deal, Mondays through Thursdays for a 7 p.m. seating, is booked solid through August.
Personally, I wouldn't pay a $1 for a Le Bec-Fin meal.
If you want to know, check my archives.
I tell you, if you don't want to be bad mouthed for a lifetime, get your Customer Service right Georges.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Rest in Peace Albert Carlson
I was reading the Philadelphia Daily News obituaries when I saw that a classmate of mine from All Saints Elementary School in Bridesburg had died.
I remember Albert Carlson as a very nice kid---at least he was to me.
I also remember his situation being the saddest I had encountered up to that point in my life...I seem to remember one of his parents dying (his mother or father I can't remember) and then about a week later, the other one dying.
Imagine being left in that situation---how horrible.
Of course, my memory could be wrong, because I can swear the same tragedy befell another student in a grade behind me. I forget his name, but he was a nice guy also. I think we called him Sarge.
I see from his Obituary that Albert had two daughters, and also some grandchildren.
I haven't seen him since our 8th graduation.
I hope Albert had a great life, and that both parents were there to lead him to the pearly gates of heaven.
Rest in Peace.
I remember Albert Carlson as a very nice kid---at least he was to me.
I also remember his situation being the saddest I had encountered up to that point in my life...I seem to remember one of his parents dying (his mother or father I can't remember) and then about a week later, the other one dying.
Imagine being left in that situation---how horrible.
Of course, my memory could be wrong, because I can swear the same tragedy befell another student in a grade behind me. I forget his name, but he was a nice guy also. I think we called him Sarge.
I see from his Obituary that Albert had two daughters, and also some grandchildren.
I haven't seen him since our 8th graduation.
I hope Albert had a great life, and that both parents were there to lead him to the pearly gates of heaven.
Rest in Peace.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Cinnaminson Five Guys to open soon
Five Guys in Cinnaminson looks like it's nearly ready to open.
It's located right next to the Hair Cuttery.
Sign says 'Opening Soon'
It's located right next to the Hair Cuttery.
Sign says 'Opening Soon'
Jimmy Walsh Update
As those of you who follow my blog know, a St. Charles Borromeo 8th grader, Jimmy Walsh, was seriously injured on June 12th.
You can read about Jimmy's injuries, his road to recovery, and post a get well message, via this link which was published in the St. Charles Church Sunday Bulletin 2 weeks ago
http://www.carepages.com/carepages/jimmywalsh
You can read about Jimmy's injuries, his road to recovery, and post a get well message, via this link which was published in the St. Charles Church Sunday Bulletin 2 weeks ago
http://www.carepages.com/carepages/jimmywalsh
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