Internet shopping ISN'T easier.
I mean, that isn't strictly true. Yes, the packages have been rolling in through the second week of December and, to be honest, I am nearly done without really having to sniff a shop. But now, the situation has turned critical. My nephew's present was delivered to work instead of home and I have had to get another one delivered to my home address. And my mother's present which was meant to be delivered a couple of days ago hasn't arrived yet!
So what do I do? Today I have waited in all day waiting for these deliveries, because you can bet, can't you, that as soon as I am out of sight of my front door, the van will draw up, the man with the electronic signature device will get out and ring my door. And then I will get another of the wrong type of Christmas card, the card where I have to get on my phone and remonstrate with someone at the other end to deliver the article again. *sigh*
And how late do I leave it? I mean if it isn't delivered by 1pm on Christmas eve, I am going to have to go out and get some more.. and that doesn't just cost more money which is tight this year, but the hassle that is involved is a major problem. What am I going to do?
Today we have a wonderful pottery painting place about half an hour away which the girls really wanted to visit but we had to stay in to wait for this delivery which was meant to arrive...but no sign.
Better luck Monday I guess.
Minerva
7 comments:
Internet shopping DOES have its drawbacks. Ugh.
I've done none this year. Zilch. And feel great that it was efficient and low-cost, but at a local and excellent shopping centre. I think I spend more online and then all plus postage.
As for delivery crisis ..... can you not give IOUs? If it was to me I'd understand!
Ack. The hassel with mail and Christmas season.
If I were you I would buy something little, something less expensive and easy to find just in case. And if neither of those presents have showed on Christmas Day, let your mom and nephew know that there are more gifts on the way.
Hope it'll sort itself out though :)
AREN'T YOU GLAD THAT YOU HAVE THIS PROBLEM? It means you are with all the rest of us, struggling every day with the mundane difficulties of LIFE. God bless your Christmas, over and over, M.
What Bernie and I have done on occasion, Minerva is ordered something from Sears for his brother and sister in law who live hundreds of miles away from us.
We pay the bill ahead of time and Sears will call them to pick up the gift.
The gift that is usually there the same day if they have it in stock.
Too bad it isn't gift wrapped,eh?
I kind of like Christa's idea!!
Yes only one more day to go!
In Ontario, Canada everything closes up at 6 o'clock Christmas eve. Even the Tim Hortens, which are usaully open 24 hours a day!
If anyone wants a coffee they have to get it at 7-Eleven..Yuk!
Take care and have a good weekend dear Minerva....Love Terry
Worth getting on the phone and giving them hell, if you haven't already?
Just popping by to wish you a wonderful Christmas. Enjoy all the moments. And wishing you a happy and healthy 2008.
All the best to you, Minerva.
Terri
http://www.islandwriter.net
Hope all your deliveries come, Minerva. I order my internet shopping well in advance, and never get problems.
Have a blessed Christmas.
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