I was hoping that this was going to be a happy “Look At My New Laundry Room” post.
I had all of these great and quippy and funny lines in my head, mostly dealing with my still unpainted and still unmanicured nails…
… and I was going to throw in some pics of all the fun items I had purchased on my “laundry room accessory” forays.
But, woe is me.
A very naughty gentleman named “Hohme D. Poe” has not allowed me to share with you those quippy lines and awesome vintage finds.
Yes, you can direct all of your ire at Mr Hohme D. Poe. You see, Mr D. Poe (we’ll call him that for short) failed miserably in customer service.
“Alex, I’ll take How to Make a Customer Really Mad for $500.”
Here is one of the FIVE ways Mr. D. Poe failed…
1) …delivery guys showed up FIVE hours later than we were told.
2) …delivery guys did not bring the paid-for stacking kit. (They offered to just stack the machines anyway…“it should be okay.”)
Um…. NO.
3) After being asked to be very careful on the newly placed floors (which we had stayed up until 1:30am completing) – one section is completely ruined where they slid the washer in place.
4) When they plugged in the dryer (after making it perfectly clear they were not sure which wire went where… um, huh???) – it started to SMOKE.
As in…. profusely. As in UNPLUG IT!!! UNPLUG IT!!!
$85 later and a letter from an electrician put that “theory” to rest.
Start sending me those wreaths…you could win a $25 Gift Certificate from Farmhouse Decor.
Kathysue says
I am cracking up! You tell the very best stories, ever!! Shame on Mr. De Poe!! xo Kathysue
View CommentNanaDiana says
Oh, Barb! How awful! Does it ever fail that just when you think things are gonna be great it all goes downhill? Well, let’s hope the NEXT delivery works out a whole lot better. Look at it this way-it should be operative the day before you have to resort to wearing the hubster’s undies! xo Diana
View CommentTardevil says
Wow. That is just not good. I feel for you. Just remember that they have a legal department that I’m sure would be happy to deal with people with issues such as yours! ;o) That door is awesome!
View CommentKim @ Savvy Southern Style says
Oh, my why can’t anything go right when you are working on a big project. Shame on them and that is funny about the underwear!
View Commentℳartina @ Northern Nesting says
How awful Barb!! But the way you told the story cracked me up!
View CommentLOVE LOVE that door…can’t wait to see what you do with it!
Jill Flory of Sew a Fine Seam says
Well… at least you can tell a good story! So sorry about all the hassle. My sister had a big gouge put in her new hardwood floor when the refrigerator was pushed into place. Not fun. 🙁
View CommentBliss says
Me thinks Mr. Poe is lucky to be alive. Are they fixing the floor? I want the floor fixed too. And I want your quarters reimbursed. I’m sassy when I don’t have to face Mr. Poe myself.
Bliss
View Commentmarty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
Oh bless your heart, this is such a cute and funny post even though I know it really isn’t funny at this point. Hopefully it will all go wonderfully from here on out. Hugs, Marty
View CommentJoani says
I was cracking up. I know it was at your expense having to go to the laundromat. Hate that! I won’t buy from the big boxes cuz of that very reason…..they just hire anybody without checking. I’m hoping it will soon be over.
View CommentHeather SettingforFour says
YOu told this not-funny story in such a funny way Barb! Cracked me up 🙂 So glad you have the ‘Pot working on a solution Barb! Poor you – sounds like something that would happen to me! Can’t wait to see your laundry room! Thanks for sharing your story at Project Inspired!
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