You will notice some changes to my blog site.
Yes, I have too much time on my hands.
The learning curve is only increasing at home.
Work is another subject and I don't know why.
Have a Happy Easter!
Friday, April 06, 2007
Thursday, April 05, 2007
Jack Frost Returns
Our new Hot Tub arrived yesterday as the temperature was falling. Lucky for Kirk, the weather was nice when he was preparing the space for it. The electrician said he would hook it up today but it is so cold and windy, I'm sure he will wait until it warms up. According to the forecast, it may be the middle of next before we get this thing up and running.
Well, at least it is here and we have an instruction video to watch. They forgot the owners manual, so Kirk doesn't have any reading material on it yet. He likes reading material.
What is Regular?
I'm talking coffee here folks.
Just when I think I have things figured out, along comes a customer who has a different view of a Regular Coffee.
When I started at Tim Hortons I was told it is more than just selling coffee and donuts. The training program is extensive. I found out yesterday, I'm far from finish. This place is very organized and I just want to fit into the organization.
For something that just started out to be; getting out of the house a few days a week is getting to be a life long challenge of meeting others expectations. Help!
Back to the topic. Regular coffee;
at Timmy's it is - Coffee with caffeine plus one cream one sugar.
for some it is - Coffee with caffeine as compared to decaffeinated.
the couple I waited on, it is - (black coffee) coffee with caffeine.
Now, the challenge is to quickly clarify and confirm what a regular coffee is before serving it without aggravating the customer with too many questions about the coffee. Because, I have many other questions when other things are ordered. Example; for here or to go, white or whole wheat, toasted or plain, butter on or on the side, etc. It can become like filling out a questionnaire.
However, the questionnaire route can sometimes be better than the customer rattling off what they want so fast that you have to bring them back to the beginning because you have to clarify what they mean. Which brings me back to; What is Regular?
Just when I think I have things figured out, along comes a customer who has a different view of a Regular Coffee.
When I started at Tim Hortons I was told it is more than just selling coffee and donuts. The training program is extensive. I found out yesterday, I'm far from finish. This place is very organized and I just want to fit into the organization.
For something that just started out to be; getting out of the house a few days a week is getting to be a life long challenge of meeting others expectations. Help!
Back to the topic. Regular coffee;
at Timmy's it is - Coffee with caffeine plus one cream one sugar.
for some it is - Coffee with caffeine as compared to decaffeinated.
the couple I waited on, it is - (black coffee) coffee with caffeine.
Now, the challenge is to quickly clarify and confirm what a regular coffee is before serving it without aggravating the customer with too many questions about the coffee. Because, I have many other questions when other things are ordered. Example; for here or to go, white or whole wheat, toasted or plain, butter on or on the side, etc. It can become like filling out a questionnaire.
However, the questionnaire route can sometimes be better than the customer rattling off what they want so fast that you have to bring them back to the beginning because you have to clarify what they mean. Which brings me back to; What is Regular?
Monday, April 02, 2007
Spa/Hot Tub
It was about 7 years ago we bought our first hot tub. Actually, I was the one who instigated the purchase because of my experience of owning one well before I met Kirk.
Back then, Kirk questioned whether we would use it often enough to justify the cost. It was $4000. plus the cost of wiring which was around $350. It was well worth it. We should have taken it with us when we moved.
Since the hot tub we have here died last fall, we truly miss it. So, we are now on the hunt for a new one.
It seems things have changed since our last purchase. Either our standards have increased or there are too many choices. In short, this hunt has become complicated. We started out looking for; energy efficient, well insulated, 5 hp motor/pump, and lounge that Kirk would fit in with sufficient jets for his back and legs.
Kirk now has hot tub experience. He fell in love with one that has plenty of room/jets for a tall man. (I found one smaller.) Price, delivery charges, etc. is now the issue. I am leaving the negotiating up to him.
I just hope it happens soon and my job will be to fill, maintain and clean it. Plus Enjoy!
I started this post at 1:17 pm it is now 4:17 pm. The deal is agreed upon. The deck is coming apart as I write. They made their offer. Kirk made counter offer. Then, Kirk's patience got low and called back. Something in the middle. All are happy now. We may have Hot Tub up and running by Easter or early next week. (My job, write the cheque/check).
Back then, Kirk questioned whether we would use it often enough to justify the cost. It was $4000. plus the cost of wiring which was around $350. It was well worth it. We should have taken it with us when we moved.
Since the hot tub we have here died last fall, we truly miss it. So, we are now on the hunt for a new one.
It seems things have changed since our last purchase. Either our standards have increased or there are too many choices. In short, this hunt has become complicated. We started out looking for; energy efficient, well insulated, 5 hp motor/pump, and lounge that Kirk would fit in with sufficient jets for his back and legs.
Kirk now has hot tub experience. He fell in love with one that has plenty of room/jets for a tall man. (I found one smaller.) Price, delivery charges, etc. is now the issue. I am leaving the negotiating up to him.
I just hope it happens soon and my job will be to fill, maintain and clean it. Plus Enjoy!
I started this post at 1:17 pm it is now 4:17 pm. The deal is agreed upon. The deck is coming apart as I write. They made their offer. Kirk made counter offer. Then, Kirk's patience got low and called back. Something in the middle. All are happy now. We may have Hot Tub up and running by Easter or early next week. (My job, write the cheque/check).
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