CVS pissiness: ok, it's possibly whiney, but it bugged me.

[thespian.livejournal.com]

I just sent this email to CVS via their website because, it irritated me. The cashier seemed genuinely distressed over the manager's policy, in the 'please don't make a fuss, I could get fired over this' sort of way (if you've ever worked retail with a bossy boss, you know the look):

This evening I was in store #8319, in Davis Square, in Somerville, MA. When I presented my Green Bag Tag, the cashier said that she would not accept it; her manager ordered her not accept them if it was attached to a CVS-branded recyclable bag. She told me she had seen other cashiers scolded for it.

I pointed out that the tag itself says, "Present your Green Bag tag and ExtraCare card with ANY reusable bag." She said, "I know, but he says it's not supposed to mean that."

I just checked your website, and it reads: "You can use any re-usable shopping bag, re-use a plastic bag from a previous purchase, or simply carry out your items. Anytime you decline a one-time use plastic bag, you will receive a Green Bag Tag credit."

The irony of this is that I was using some recently earned Green Bag Tag Extra Bucks to purchase...a TravelSmart by Conair expandable tote. I enjoy using the tag, and would appreciate you contacting this manager and correcting his interpretation of your policies.

What really ticked me off was how upset the woman seemed to be when enforcing this policy. I think I might have just shrugged it off if she hadn't seemed slightly scared of what might happen if she did accept my tag. But it really bothered me.

Anyway, if you try and use your tag at the store, and some poor cashier tells you you can't, thank them and then consider dropping a note to CVS corporate about it.

basement/foundation repairs

[btm02144.livejournal.com]

With the recent rains we've had some water in our basement, causing the concrete floor to start cracking and chipping, and some of the concrete/plaster that covers the exterior of the foundation has started to flake away too.  Can anyone recommend a good basement/foundation repair and waterproofing company?  We could probably patch the cracks and chipped concrete ourselves, but really think we need the bigger issue of waterproofing to be addressed by a professional.  Anyone have similar work done and would recommend the company you used?

Lost: pink daisy baby headband

[brewso.livejournal.com]

Hey, it's a long shot, but you never know. This morning, somewhere between the Sovereign bank and Holland St., I lost my daughter's pink headband with a leather daisy sewn on. It's got sentimental value, so if anyone found it, I'd love to get it back.

Thanks!

Shabbat lunch and also children's service at Havurat Shalom

[havnik.livejournal.com]

Saturday March 6, 2010

10:00 a.m.

free

Join us for services followed by a potluck, dairy/vegetarian Shabbat lunch. There will also be a children’s service at 11:30 a.m. Services at Havurat Shalom are egalitarian, lay-led and usually involve a lot of singing. The potluck is truly pot luck - no arranging of the dishes in advance. The meal is a good time to meet people and we welcome newcomers.

Havurat Shalom
113 College Ave
Somerville MA 02144

for more info
call: 617-623-3376 (voice)
go to: http://www.thehav.org/
or email: info@thehav.org

The 1st floor of Havurat Shalom is wheelchair accessible, including the prayer room, dining room, living room, and bathroom. For the health of those with allergies and chemical sensitivities, we request that you not wear perfume, aftershave, or cologne to Havurat Shalom.

coffee and community

[enochs-fable.livejournal.com]

Hi there!

I'm a student working on a project about baristas, indie coffeehouses and their relationships to the communities around them. So, I'd love to talk with baristas or staff at Diesel or Bloc 11 in Somerville who are willing to share their experiences over lunch or a hot beverage (I'm buying). I'm interested in stories or reflections about working and the connections to the area.

Email me at nameofdog AT yahoo.com if you're interested.

Give Bread, Get Bread

[emcicle.livejournal.com]

Good afternoon DS_LJ folks,

I, too, am doing fund-raising, for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through their Team in Training Program. I'll be running a half marathon in Seattle June 26 in memory of my mother.

I saw the bake sale auction someone did a few months ago, and thought that was great. In a similar vein, I will be selling loaves of Irish Soda Bread to raise money. Not an auction. Anyone who wants to buy a loaf, or more than one, can. I just need to know by March 9th, so I can do the cooking later that week, and plan to be available to hand out loaves over the weekend of March 13/14 in the DS area. 1 loaf for $8, 2 for $15.

If anyone is interested, they can post here or PM me and we can arrange further.

To visit my fund-raising site, go to:

http://pages.teamintraining.org/ma/rnrseatl10/eholman

Thanks for your consideration

Wallpaper installer recommendation

[magpie-leah.livejournal.com]

Howdy everyone.

Anyone have a good wallpaper installer in the area to recommend?

I want to do something funky in a little nook in my kitchen and I'd attempt it myself but the wallpaper I want to use is really pricey so I don't want to risk messing it all up. Here's what I'm doing. :) http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JwKcIkr8tIo/SoygONURUAI/AAAAAAAAGXo/wV7_Wrw_6G0/s400/plate-display-storage.gif

BTW, I joined Angie's List a few months ago to be able to look up stuff like this and it's pretty disappointing in general. My sister-in-law moved here from Minneapolis and said it's really active there. But every time I go to look something up for this area it's a ghost town. Bummer because Angie's List is such a great idea in principle.

-- Leah