Friday, November 20, 2009

Gypsy Resolution!

When I'm wrong, I'm wrong. When I'm right, I'm right. And when something that I've complained about is now righted, I will blog about it.
Through the wonderful use of message boards and the most experienced tech rep by the name of Mercy, all computer issues were resolved, the registration was completed and I am designing and cutting like a maniac.
Yeah!!! Resolution is a wonderful word.

Viagra is OK But Breast Exams Are Not?

What is going on?  First, the news bombards us with the recent recommendations that women do not have to get their first mammogram until the age of 50. 

Today, I read that we no longer need Pap smears as frequently as recommend just a few days ago. 

Just who is making these decisions?

Are the lobbyists for the insurance companies involved in some way? 

Are these recommendations being enforced because we just may have a national health care plan and cost cutting is a mandate?

Well, readers, I am very, very angry.

Upset.    

Provoked.

Raged.

And downright pissed.

We better be reading in the days to come that insurance companies will cease to cover Viagra prescriptions.

I am still appalled that insurance companies never paid for birth control pills but approved Viagra in a heart beat.

Is this acceptable? 

Women…we must bond together. 

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Review of the Provo Craft Gypsy

Being an avid crafter, I was excited about the new product about to be released by Provo Craft.

Yes, I was sucked in by all of the hype on HSN regarding the Gypsy.  After watching one  day in October, the premiere, I decided to order it

and just my luck, I was placed on a waiting list.

The voice inside me told me to cancel and just as I was about to do so, it arrived on my door step. 

OK, I was genuinely excited and thought to myself,

I have many projects in the coming months that this will really allow me to complete them with ease.

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Opening the box and much to my dismay, I discovered that Provo Craft decided

to cut costs and not supply a manual nor DVD with this tool.

What?  Really?  What were they thinking?

Sure, you can go online and download the manual, but please.

My next experience was my inability to register my Gypsy online.

I like to think that I am a computer savvy and, yes I am, but after spending hours and hours of unnecessary problems, I was about to give up.

Several phone calls and hours trying their fixes to the company later, still nothing.

What really burns by cookies is the fact that when someone takes your name and number and promises to call you back

and they don’t, all hope of getting your problem soon go out the window.

It’s been more than the “24 to 48 business hours” since my problem has been reported.

The only positive thing I can say is that HSN shipped me another Gypsy to see if I had a defective one.  Thank you HSN, but it is not the Gypsy

but the log in process and is definitely on the manufacturer’s side.

What solution will make me a happy customer? 

First, resolve the problem so I can begin to use my tool.

Second, compensate me for my troubles by offering me 5 cartridges of my choice.

Third, an apology for my troubles.

I will be happy to post the resolution and salute the company once again as the leader in the industry.

…..I’m waiting….

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Wordless Wednesday

Third Wheel

Third Wheel

Friday, November 13, 2009

Friday The 13th...

I do not have paraskevidekatriaphobia.
Do YOU!
Would you sit in the 13th row?
Live on the 13th floor of a building?
Do you pull the covers over your head on mornings like this??

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Wordless Wednesday

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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

One Down, 743 to Go!

IMG_3716 One project to scratch off of the list!

Jack’s Christmas stocking is complete.

Yea!

IMG_3717 I haven’t used my embroidery skills for quite some time.

By the time I got down to the lower stocking,

all skills of stichery somehow came to the forefront

of my brain and I was proud of my accomplishment.

IMG_3718 Here’s the baby bear saying “Grand Mom, you did an awesome job!”

 

I already ordered and received the next stocking for baby number 2…whenever he or she

makes his or her appearance.