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Once More to the Mall
I went into a shopping mall for the first time since February. I had visited one sometime before my vacation, but I arrived back just in time for things to be locked down. I heard the malls were open, but … Continue reading
Posted in Covid 19, customer service, shopping, shopping mall, TV
Tagged alt TV, bell, bell streamer, customer service, frustration, poor, poor customer service, shopping, Upper Canada Mall
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Shopping Carts
A second question for the universe. Why does the cart I chose appear normal and functional in every single way until I get it within the shopping aisles. Suddenly the wheels start locking up or rolling in directions I don’t … Continue reading
Conversations about Hardware and Price Gougers
I should tell you a little something about myself that is not necessarily obvious. It is true that I am a teacher and need to be very outgoing in that profession. It is also true that writing a public blog … Continue reading
Posted in Canadian Tire, DIY, home maintenance, home repair, shopping
Tagged expensive gouging, high price, light bulb, light bulb cover, oven, replacement, stove
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Resolution To One Issue
In case I left anyone hanging by not concluding my story about my poorly functioning mouse, I just wanted to clue you in on the resolution. I was pretty sure I was going to get a replacement, I just didn’t … Continue reading
Posted in bicycles, blog, blog posts, blogging, blogposts, computers, cycling, cycling gear, electronic devices, ESL, perfect moment, shopping, teaching
Tagged bicycle, blog post, blogging, computer, Covid 19, cycling, electronics, ESL, money, mouse, new block editor, online, shopping, spending, teaching, tools, wheel
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How Did That Happen?
I think I broke my mouse. More correctly, I think I wore my mouse out. How did that happen? This revelation isn’t as dramatic as you think. It didn’t just stop working. It works, but it just doesn’t work as … Continue reading
Posted in advice, computers, electronic devices, perfect moment, shopping
Tagged computer advice, computers, finite clicks, logitech, millennials, new mouse, shopping, worn out
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Like Finding Money
I got a nice surprise in my mailbox today. I had ordered a pair of bibshorts to add to my roster of cycling clothes. I have enough jerseys (though I wouldn’t say no to another one) but I needed more … Continue reading
Posted in bicycles, bike shop, Canada Post, clothes, cyclery, cycling, cycling gear, delivery, mail, online, perfect moment, shopping
Tagged bibshorts, bicycles, Canada Post, chamois, clothes, club rides, cycling gear, cycyling, delivery, equipment, finding money, mailbox, online shopping, pleasant surprise
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From the Mailbox
The mail carrier/postal worker arrived rather late today. This didn’t bother me, but it did make for a good starting sentence to this post. Long after work was done, I made the short pilgrimage to the mailbox. When I got … Continue reading
Posted in Amazon, bicycles, Canada Post, Covid 19, cycling, cycling gear, mail, online, perfect moment, quarantine, shopping, tools, waiting
Tagged Amazon, delivery, forgotten, Japanese standard, long wait, mail, mail order, order, post, screwdriver, tools, waiting
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