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Monthly Archives: March 2010
How not to do business with me
I received this via my web contact form today from increasetraffic.yoursite@gmail.com . Let me put it to you this way, if you can’t even string together a proper sentence, there’s no way I’m going to do business with you. … Continue reading
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Nooooo, it’s not a rate increase, it’s environmentally friendly
I happened to look at the bulletin board while I was at the post office today and noticed a flyer about a change to the trash pickup here in town. Our 96 gallon trash can is going to be replaced … Continue reading
Communications Roundup
First off, I got a phone call from the Auburn superintendent of schools. She wanted to make sure I knew she wasn’t trying to be sarcastic in her email. I assured her I didn’t think she was. She … Continue reading
Hey, she wrote back. How ’bout that?
Answered: Good afternoon, Mr. Kies, Thank you for your e-mail and the information you shared. As a district, we are making a concerted effort to “go green” whenever possible, and this e-mail feature through the One Call Now system provides … Continue reading
Ads for ads
Today I received another email from Maryellen Brunelle, the Auburn School Superintendent. Since she was writing to shill for a variety of non-emergent items, and not even town run programs, such as Pop Warner and the The Rotary Club, I … Continue reading
A new, and almost clever scam
I got this in my Yahoo! mail today. I recognized how ridiculous it sounded and how poorly executed it was, but if someone you love that may not have their wits about them uses this mail service, give them … Continue reading
CVS part 2
Here’s the CVS situation from my wife’s POV: Dear CVS, I have been using your pharmacy for years, first because a store was within walking distance from my apartment, and then because your pharmacies are linked so I didn’t have … Continue reading
Seriously? Over 2 hours for antibiotics?
My youngest was diagnosed with a simple ear infection today. I feel bad for him, but it’s something kids get at some point, no problem. So around 3:30 when I left they called in a prescription for him, and … Continue reading
There’s something to be said for analog photo albums
Like many folks these days I don’t own an analog film camera anymore. This is a bit of a mixed blessing really. Consider the instant gratification of seeing the photo you just took. The cost savings of not getting the … Continue reading
I feel a need for a video photo montage
Finally (for real this time), I got the glow in the dark chess set done. I’m not sure if I’m relieved or bitter about it really because it was one heck of a project. I had design issues that caused … Continue reading