I’ve had a couple of things on my mind – not enough to create an entire blog post on each, but collectively, they make good blog fodder – so I thought I’d sit down this afternoon and do a bit of vent/writing about the things that really, really drive me crazy.
Not that it’s a long trip, I might add.
First, back when all the health stuff started and I was spending more time with the medical professionals in my life, up to and including the local pharmacist, I had a really craptastic experience – one that irritated me so bad, I got ALL of the prescription information for all of us and changed pharmacies. After having done that, I decided that I would write a letter to the Store Manager and their Corporate Headquarters and explain to them why I had decided to no longer use their services.
I felt a ton better after having done that and just kind of let it go.
Then days past, followed by weeks – and now two months later, I have never heard a peep from them. Nothing. Not even a “We’re sorry you had a bad experience, we hope you’ll give us another shot.” form letter.
I’m not sure why I expected Walgreen’s to respond to my complaint – they had, thus far, disappointed me to no end – this was just more of the same.
But it still irritates me.
Moving on to my next rant of the day.
$16,000 dining room set for the unbeatable price of $6,000.
I know, you’re thinking, “huh?”
Ok, so I’m addicted to Craigslist – it’s really quite sad. I RSS feed certain things. I’m a cheapskate, what can I say? I just never really know what treasure I might find – and the thought of missing out on the one (insert whatever it is) that I *really* need is just…well…ok, whatever, make fun of me…at least I am buying used 
Anyway, one thing I’ve noticed about Craigslist is that there has been a huge influx of “Shabby Chic” , “Mid-Century Modern” and “Like NEW! I PAID $900 4 years ago, yours now for $850!!!!!!!!11111″ posts – which makes me kind of sad…
Which brings me to the sixteen grand dining room set – which ironically, isn’t even a set – it’s just a table and chairs – you can also buy the place settings that go with the sixteen thousand dollar dining room table, for $150 a place setting again, bad use of words – it’s not a place setting – it’s place mats, napkin rings and table runner…which makes me wonder – does someone who can afford a sixteen thousand dollar dining room table with matching chairs and $900 worth of table linens really not know the difference?
I dunno…I guess the thought of paying sixteen grand for a table and chairs is just so far outside of my reality, I can’t even wrap my head around it.
I’d have to sell my van and drive the table to work…LOL
By the way, Shabby Chic = falling apart/torn up/faded/not worth hauling to the Goodwill – but you apply the ‘token name’ Shabby Chic to it – and it’s worth at least $200.
Modern Mid-Century = the stuff in your grandma’s house. If your grandma is old…and has everything covered in plastic 
By the way – I just want 2 stinkin night stands…French Country…another one of those ‘key phrases’ that is now starting to bring up gingham checked, dog hair covered recliners that sit all catawampus. Oh and please don’t insult me by asking me to pay $300 for your water-ringed particle board shabby chic, french country modern mid-century magazine side table with built in lamp and water (and smoke) stained lamp shade…
*sigh*
Sometimes, refusing to pay retail really is the bane of my existence!
By the way, I wanted to share an example of a “French Country, Shabby Chic Love Seat in Great Condition PET FREE HOME”
The text of the post reads:
“In great condition pet and smoke free home. Needs to go today! $250 obo, Cash only. Pick up”
Somehow – I think the fact that it’s from a smoke and pet free home will be less important than the fact that it seems to have been housed in an auto repair shop and seems to be covered in motor oil there at the bottom as well as on the left and right arms…but maybe that’s just me.
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Gosh you had me laughing out loud here. Also, why have I not thought to RSS feed some Craigslist searches? Our *area* finally got Craigslist so I no longer have to drive to Columbus when something snazzy turns up. WOOOOOOOOOOO.
Cracks me up. I’ve been scouring the ads too, and can totally relate to your experience. Last week Dean drove an hour and a half (round trip, including rush-hour traffic) because he wanted to pick up an awesome circular saw for a good price…only to find when he pulled in the driveway at the owner’s mansion, his son had taken the saw w/o asking. Ooops.
I can feel your pain w/Walgreens too. Did I ever tell you about the time that I seriously had an emotional breakdown at their drive-thru window? Awesome that my letter was never responded to either. Thankfully a friend of ours owns a pharmacy here, so our needs are better met. Good luck finding another better pharmacy!