My MIL’s present still isn’t to her location nor will it be before she heads home.
Macy’s claimed it was in stock when I ordered it. I ordered it on the 21st before the deadline for it would arrive on Christmas Eve. Nope. It is arriving somewhere between the 3-6 of Jan AFTER she leaves BIL’s to go home. They refused to reroute it anywhere but to themselves. (UPS said they should be able to do this- nope). Ok fine cancel it and send it back to yourself.
Thinking that is sorted and cancelled, I reordered the same thing from Amazon - as they state guaranteed one-day prime delivery on Sunday. Oh wait Macy’s hasn’t done anything - I keep getting disconnected while on hold - give up. I’ll have BIL send it back after BIl& SIL return from their trip. (mIl is house sitting, but has to go home a few days before they get back from their trip)
Oh wait notice from amazon - now due on Monday. Ok,she’ll still be there no problem. Oh another notice - it is now scheduled to arrive on Thursday when no one is at their house- which won’t work. Amazon is unable to contact to post office to see if they could send it to MIL house now nor are they able to cancel the order.
I give up. I’m done. This shouldn’t be my problem to start. It should be procrastinator I married who failed to figure out his mother’s present problem.
I’d still love to know when he’s going to fess up to failing to get me a birthday present. As that’s still on its way. I need a drink
My Dad fell on the 23rd, had an emergency hip replacement 24th, insisted we do presents and Christmas dinner without him on the 25th, being diagnosed with a brain aneurysm on that day as well, left the hospital on the 27th AMA. This made Christmas way more complicated than usual of course. I want to be there for my nephew who lives with him, but chain-smoking has been going on in the house for thirty years and it is hard to breathe.
I guess my petty complaint is that this means several visits close together where I have to breathe in smoke. I do not want to do this at all but feel like an ass for caring about what I breathe.
My petty complaint is we are on vacation in New Zealand for 3 weeks. We got a flat tire on our rental car. The rental agency came and put the spare on for us but the full size tire can’t get fixed until Monday morning. So we can’t drive very far. We had to change all of our plans to stay close to town (we’re in Queenstown, so total hardship, lol). Instead of going on a float tour through the glow worm caves today, which would be a two hour drive away, DS and I are going on an all day sheep farm experience and DH and DD are going bungee jumping off the highest drop in the southern hemisphere. It will still be a fun day but I’m annoyed the rental company doesn’t seem to have any urgency in gett8ng us back on track. We’re headed back up the western coast on Monday and we’ll be getting a late start by the time the tire gets sorted.
I hate Amazon. I've always disliked them and do most of my shopping elsewhere. My kids got a bunch of gifts from there, so many gifts are repeats or doubles, and none of the gifts came with a packing slip. None. On their website if you didn't have a packing slip, you have to contact them. I am in the middle of their chat and the chat with a supposed human is WORTHLESS. I seriously do not get the love for shopping with this company unless you live in the middle of a retail desert or something.
Next year I'm doing a Amazon gift list or whatever it's called and going to tell my husband to text it to these relatives who insist on sending my children things. Because DD does not need 4 Vampirina book bags. One of the book bags came with a lunch bag which DS needs a new lunch bag badly so I kept that set. DS will be returning to daycare in January with a Spookelele lunch bag LOL.
I effing hate Amazon and do not understand the obsession. My sister bought DS a gift from there that he already has. It included a gift receipt so I went in to initiate the return and my only option that includes free return shipping is to bring it to an Amazon drop off point 50 minutes from my house in an area I never go to. Otherwise it’s $5.99. It’s a $20 toy!!
Also, I live near DC and not in the middle of nowhere so there should be better options.
I’m leaning towards keeping it to regift at a birthday party but it’s so obnoxious. If this was Target I could just bring it down the road to return it.
My petty complaint is we are on vacation in New Zealand for 3 weeks. We got a flat tire on our rental car. The rental agency came and put the spare on for us but the full size tire can’t get fixed until Monday morning. So we can’t drive very far. We had to change all of our plans to stay close to town (we’re in Queenstown, so total hardship, lol). Instead of going on a float tour through the glow worm caves today, which would be a two hour drive away, DS and I are going on an all day sheep farm experience and DH and DD are going bungee jumping off the highest drop in the southern hemisphere. It will still be a fun day but I’m annoyed the rental company doesn’t seem to have any urgency in gett8ng us back on track. We’re headed back up the western coast on Monday and we’ll be getting a late start by the time the tire gets sorted.
that stinks but yay to queens town! I did the nevis and a few other jumps - so fun! Jet boating and skydiving we’re cool in that area too.
I hate Amazon. I've always disliked them and do most of my shopping elsewhere. My kids got a bunch of gifts from there, so many gifts are repeats or doubles, and none of the gifts came with a packing slip. None. On their website if you didn't have a packing slip, you have to contact them. I am in the middle of their chat and the chat with a supposed human is WORTHLESS. I seriously do not get the love for shopping with this company unless you live in the middle of a retail desert or something.
Next year I'm doing a Amazon gift list or whatever it's called and going to tell my husband to text it to these relatives who insist on sending my children things. Because DD does not need 4 Vampirina book bags. One of the book bags came with a lunch bag which DS needs a new lunch bag badly so I kept that set. DS will be returning to daycare in January with a Spookelele lunch bag LOL.
I effing hate Amazon and do not understand the obsession. My sister bought DS a gift from there that he already has. It included a gift receipt so I went in to initiate the return and my only option that includes free return shipping is to bring it to an Amazon drop off point 50 minutes from my house in an area I never go to. Otherwise it’s $5.99. It’s a $20 toy!!
Also, I live near DC and not in the middle of nowhere so there should be better options.
I’m leaning towards keeping it to regift at a birthday party but it’s so obnoxious. If this was Target I could just bring it down the road to return it.
I thought Kohls was taking Amazon returns now? I would check there!
I hate Amazon. I've always disliked them and do most of my shopping elsewhere. My kids got a bunch of gifts from there, so many gifts are repeats or doubles, and none of the gifts came with a packing slip. None. On their website if you didn't have a packing slip, you have to contact them. I am in the middle of their chat and the chat with a supposed human is WORTHLESS. I seriously do not get the love for shopping with this company unless you live in the middle of a retail desert or something.
Next year I'm doing a Amazon gift list or whatever it's called and going to tell my husband to text it to these relatives who insist on sending my children things. Because DD does not need 4 Vampirina book bags. One of the book bags came with a lunch bag which DS needs a new lunch bag badly so I kept that set. DS will be returning to daycare in January with a Spookelele lunch bag LOL.
I effing hate Amazon and do not understand the obsession. My sister bought DS a gift from there that he already has. It included a gift receipt so I went in to initiate the return and my only option that includes free return shipping is to bring it to an Amazon drop off point 50 minutes from my house in an area I never go to. Otherwise it’s $5.99. It’s a $20 toy!!
Also, I live near DC and not in the middle of nowhere so there should be better options.
I’m leaning towards keeping it to regift at a birthday party but it’s so obnoxious. If this was Target I could just bring it down the road to return it.
Yup, we have the same problem. Even dropping at Kohl’s has a $6 fee. It’s so annoying! I hate amazon for gifts.
I effing hate Amazon and do not understand the obsession. My sister bought DS a gift from there that he already has. It included a gift receipt so I went in to initiate the return and my only option that includes free return shipping is to bring it to an Amazon drop off point 50 minutes from my house in an area I never go to. Otherwise it’s $5.99. It’s a $20 toy!!
Also, I live near DC and not in the middle of nowhere so there should be better options.
I’m leaning towards keeping it to regift at a birthday party but it’s so obnoxious. If this was Target I could just bring it down the road to return it.
I thought Kohls was taking Amazon returns now? I would check there!
I thought so too, but it’s not an option for this one. I’m going to try chatting with them tomorrow. Otherwise I think eventually regifting is my best option (it’s not bad but my DS already has something super similar).
I thought Kohls was taking Amazon returns now? I would check there!
I thought so too, but it’s not an option for this one. I’m going to try chatting with them tomorrow. Otherwise I think eventually regifting is my best option (it’s not bad but my DS already has something super similar).
I can't stand the online chat option. I always have them call me so I get a person who will fully understand. My issue with the amazon drop off is that technically it's only a few miles away, but until I talk to someone and explain the few miles is across a river so I need to drive 25 minutes south to the bridge, pay the toll, cross the bridge, then go 25 minutes north again... They either send me a return mail label for a UPS drop box orsend me the return form for Kohls now.
Here’s another. I asked my DH to put up a curtain rod over our bedroom window so that I can put up blackout drapes. I bought the drapes and rod. I said that is all I wanted. Stressed this do that he understood how important that was to me.
That’s all I wanted for Xmas and explicitly said this about a month ago. It’s Dec 28th that has yet to be taken care of. I keep gently reminding and asking and he’s said that it will get done. He’s an extreme procrastinator AND would be pissed if I asked or paid someone else to do this.
He did give a gorgeous emerald ring. I think he thought he would get off the hook for adding the curtain rod.
I don't do this game. I tell h the day I am calling a professional, and I call if it isn't done by then. Only took once for him to believe me.
Also hanging a curtain rod is easy, just do it yourself.
This is how I am now too after years of frustration. We pick a date by which I am free to call a professional to get the job done so when that date comes and I follow through he knows he had the time to handle it himself.
But for a curtain rod I would just do it myself. I actually enjoy that kind of household task.
I thought Kohls was taking Amazon returns now? I would check there!
I thought so too, but it’s not an option for this one. I’m going to try chatting with them tomorrow. Otherwise I think eventually regifting is my best option (it’s not bad but my DS already has something super similar).
The chat gave me UPS labels but only for some of the items even though I stated I wanted to return ALL of the items. My dad is coming over in a bit to take my returns because I don’t have time to drive around town but he does. Someone also gave them a ton of stuff from Kohl’s so I’ll be sending him there to return those. Kohl’s returns aren’t any better even if Amazon offered that option to me. The return department is way in the back of their giant stores and there is often a line. UPS is usually quicker for me.
My SIL/BIL host for NYE. That side of the family is a bit hard to get details and plans often change - at least from my perspective. So, I texted her with “I heard you are hosting for NYE ...” as a nice way to ask questions about a start time and what to bring. She ONLY communicates by text, so I struggle with how to start a text that doesn’t seem too blunt. I guess she didn’t like it? Because she made a big deal that “I didn’t “hear” because she told me ...” And of course, explaining anything in text is impossible. I just feel like a jerk.
Post by Monica Geller on Dec 29, 2019 13:37:45 GMT -5
I’m currently at MILs for Christmas. She didn’t put the damn ham in until 12pm!! She wanted to eat at 1. I had offered to bring appetizers or snacks and she told me she had everything under control. 15 people have killed the small vegetable plate and small cheese and crackers that she put out. We’re in BFE Ohio. No food delivery or anywhere to go to eat besides the gas station. I am so hangry. I told my husband it’s like taking away her keys, I’m not letting her do a holiday meal again! (Last year we had to microwave the damn turkey at Thanksgiving because it wasn’t cooked all the way through.)
I have another petty complaint, that actually is petty. My mom bought me a weighted blanket as one of my gifts, and I'm happy about that, but at 12 lbs it's not heavy enough for the 10% of body weight guidelines (and it just doesn't feel quite heavy enough) and because it's one of the cheaper kind it's spot clean only/doesn't come with a washable cover, which isn't super practical when I have two cats. It's fine for something I wouldn't have otherwise bought myself, and I know I could always buy a cover, but it's a bit of a bummer to get something that is almost, but not quite, what I would really enjoy.
I need a link to this bc now I’m just intrigued. Lol.
Please remember, I prefaced this by saying it was a dumb gift. But my H would love it. Except that he got it for me, even though he knows (b/c he’s said so) that it’s NMS and I don’t even have a desk I can put it on.
Please remember, I prefaced this by saying it was a dumb gift. But my H would love it. Except that he got it for me, even though he knows (b/c he’s said so) that it’s NMS and I don’t even have a desk I can put it on.
I have to say, I’d be upset to both get this as a gift and to realize that I am married to a man who would want one. I’m truly perplexed.
Eh, this is totally my H. It doesn’t bother me that he wants one and would like it. There are a lot of things about my H that perplex me and drive me nuts. This isn’t one. I’m mostly annoyed that this is the PERFECT gift for him, and he kinda ruined it by getting me one as well. So now he’s all impressed that he got me this “amazing” gift b/c he thought I’d hate it and let him put it on his desk, instead of him being all excited that I found the perfect gift for him.
So. Petty. But I’ll send one back and use that money to get myself something else cool and all will be good.
My petty complaint is we are on vacation in New Zealand for 3 weeks. We got a flat tire on our rental car. The rental agency came and put the spare on for us but the full size tire can’t get fixed until Monday morning. So we can’t drive very far. We had to change all of our plans to stay close to town (we’re in Queenstown, so total hardship, lol). Instead of going on a float tour through the glow worm caves today, which would be a two hour drive away, DS and I are going on an all day sheep farm experience and DH and DD are going bungee jumping off the highest drop in the southern hemisphere. It will still be a fun day but I’m annoyed the rental company doesn’t seem to have any urgency in gett8ng us back on track. We’re headed back up the western coast on Monday and we’ll be getting a late start by the time the tire gets sorted.
That sucks and I’m sorry that happened, but we liked Queenstown so much more than Te Anau. The glow worms were neat but not do or die IMO. If you haven’t done the TSS Earnslaw to the sheep farm, we really enjoyed that!
Please remember, I prefaced this by saying it was a dumb gift. But my H would love it. Except that he got it for me, even though he knows (b/c he’s said so) that it’s NMS and I don’t even have a desk I can put it on.
I have to say, I’d be upset to both get this as a gift and to realize that I am married to a man who would want one. I’m truly perplexed.
I can understand being upset to get this as a gift if your H knows you would not like it. But to be upset if you found out your H would think it was a funny gift? Its an inane object. I don't understand being upset. Its seems pretty innocuous.
I have to say, I’d be upset to both get this as a gift and to realize that I am married to a man who would want one. I’m truly perplexed.
I can understand being upset to get this as a gift if your H knows you would not like it. But to be upset if you found out your H would think it was a funny gift? Its an inane object. I don't understand being upset. Its seems pretty innocuous.
I need ham like water Like breath, like rain I need ham like mercy From Heaven's gate Sometimes ham salad or casserole or ham that’s free range, all natural I need ham
Please remember, I prefaced this by saying it was a dumb gift. But my H would love it. Except that he got it for me, even though he knows (b/c he’s said so) that it’s NMS and I don’t even have a desk I can put it on.
Last Edit: Dec 29, 2019 19:41:26 GMT -5 by Leeham Rimes
I need ham like water Like breath, like rain I need ham like mercy From Heaven's gate Sometimes ham salad or casserole or ham that’s free range, all natural I need ham
Please remember, I prefaced this by saying it was a dumb gift. But my H would love it. Except that he got it for me, even though he knows (b/c he’s said so) that it’s NMS and I don’t even have a desk I can put it on.
Please remember, I prefaced this by saying it was a dumb gift. But my H would love it. Except that he got it for me, even though he knows (b/c he’s said so) that it’s NMS and I don’t even have a desk I can put it on.
Please remember, I prefaced this by saying it was a dumb gift. But my H would love it. Except that he got it for me, even though he knows (b/c he’s said so) that it’s NMS and I don’t even have a desk I can put it on.
I have to say, I’d be upset to both get this as a gift and to realize that I am married to a man who would want one. I’m truly perplexed.
I can understand being upset to get this as a gift if your H knows you would not like it. But to be upset if you found out your H would think it was a funny gift? Its an inane object. I don't understand being upset. Its seems pretty innocuous.
Obviously I wouldn’t be crying but I do find it perplexing that anyone over the age of six would would want a junky novelty toy for a present.
I have to say, I’d be upset to both get this as a gift and to realize that I am married to a man who would want one. I’m truly perplexed.
You are truly perplexed someone likes a thing that you do not? Don't hurt yourself pondering this.
What on earth would one do with it beyond look at it once and toss it? What a waste of resources. I can’t imagine it’s even well made.
For a board full of people who are always talking about disliking favors at children’s birthday parties or weddings, not wanting gifts at birthday parties, that urges people to stop shopping at Amazon, to not use paper products, urges the use of reusable shopping and produce bags, which has suggested stopping the ordering of single items that could be bought at one store in person at once multiple times I’m surprised that not wanting a junk joke present that is destined for the landfill in a few weeks is considered over the top.
You are truly perplexed someone likes a thing that you do not? Don't hurt yourself pondering this.
What on earth would one do with it beyond look at it once and toss it? What a waste of resources. I can’t imagine it’s even well made.
Lol, we actually have one in my office that we use as an alert for when our boss is worked up over something particularly ridiculous. It really evokes the flailing around.
I have to say, I’d be upset to both get this as a gift and to realize that I am married to a man who would want one. I’m truly perplexed.
Bitchy! Must be the holiday spirit!
Must be!
It seems like a waste of money and resources to me to buy a silly toy that is going to break and/be ignored in a few days for a grown man. Maybe if he was an inflatable objects salesman it would make more sense? Or used cars?
What on earth would one do with it beyond look at it once and toss it? What a waste of resources. I can’t imagine it’s even well made.
Lol, we actually have one in my office that we use as an alert for when our boss is worked up over something particularly ridiculous. It really evokes the flailing around.
I can understand being upset to get this as a gift if your H knows you would not like it. But to be upset if you found out your H would think it was a funny gift? Its an inane object. I don't understand being upset. Its seems pretty innocuous.
Overreaction is what we do here! lol.
I really was being flippant but truly, on a board that really pushes reducing waste and not buying unnecessary useless presents or favors it’s weird to me that everyone is so pro buying some poorly made toy for an adult to smile at once and forget.
What on earth would one do with it beyond look at it once and toss it? What a waste of resources. I can’t imagine it’s even well made.
Lol, we actually have one in my office that we use as an alert for when our boss is worked up over something particularly ridiculous. It really evokes the flailing around.
My kids need this for me! ALERT ALERT, ANGRY MOM, CLEAN YOUR ROOM!!!
I need ham like water Like breath, like rain I need ham like mercy From Heaven's gate Sometimes ham salad or casserole or ham that’s free range, all natural I need ham