Make Good Neighbors . . . and a big, costly mess when they fall down!

We knew that it was only a matter of time before our rickety, builder’s grade fence tumbled down.  BT had already patched one portion together with a ghetto-like contraption of a steel pole and flouresent orange tie-down strap. Perhaps our neighbors all got together and pulled the rest of the fence down in hopes that we’d stop pulling down their property values. 😉

BT had grand plans to someday rebuild the fence himself . . . a fabulous idea but probably not entirely realistic given that the demands for his time far exceed supply.

Some couples go to France for their anniversary.  We’re getting a new fence. France . . . Fence–so close, but oh so far!

Some would say, “there’s no such thing as a free lunch.”  I say, “baloney!” Especially if that baloney is supposed to be on sale at Kroger.

In the fine print at every checkout stand is Kroger’s price accuracy promise–if something rings up at the wrong (higher) price, you get it free.  I can’t begin to tell you how many times I’ve been the recipient of free food at Kroger, compliments of this policy.  In fact, it happens so often that I’m absolutely convinced Kroger misprices things, hoping that no one notices.  Kroger also hopes that you don’t notice the fine print and, 99% of the time, attempts to simply do a price correction instead of voiding the item.  Nice try.

So, while I simply despise Kroger’s total lack of customer service, I appreciate the free food they seem to be so willing to give me on nearly every visit.

• Diligently watch them ring up each item.  
• Respectfully point out errors.
• Ensure that they honor their price accuracy promise.
• Enjoy your free lunch.