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Old 10-12-2011, 04:44 AM
 
Location: NE Florida
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Good morning everyone

Happy Wednesday

Yay it is back to school day. The program I volunteer at one of our local schools started 2 weeks ago but between ortho doc apt & being away this will be my first week

We have 3 classes of 3rd grade this year
I am excited to meet the kids



Today's Question(s):

Wow I have been so busy lately I haven't had time to
1.
2.
3.


Bonus Question:

Note to self: remember to
1.
2.


Extra Credit Question:

in honor of National Salesperson Day

What is your favorite sales person to deal with ?

What s your least favorite sales person to deal with ?

Have you ever encounter a salesperson or customer service rep that was so terrific you called their boss to tell them what a great job they did ?


Just for Fun:


Are you a Gumbo Fan ?


Today in History:
1609 - Children's rhyme "Three Blind Mice," published in London
1775 - U.S. Navy forms
1792 - Columbus Day is 1st celebrated
1892 - Pledge of Allegiance 1st recited in public schools
1920 - Construction of the Holland Tunnel got underway. The tunnel has two tubes more than 8,000 feet long. It opened to traffic on November 13, 1927.


Word of the Day:
retrograde \ RE-truh-greyd \ , adjective;
1. Having a backward motion or direction; retiring or retreating.
2. Inverse or reversed, as order.
3. Exhibiting degeneration or deterioration.

Today is:
National Gumbo Day
Farmer's Day
International Moment Of Frustration Scream Day (you get to scream for 30 seconds)
National Kick Butt Day
National Salesperson Day
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Old 10-12-2011, 04:46 AM
bjh
 
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Today's Question(s):
Wow I have been so busy lately I haven't had time to
1. think
2. speak
3. be cool, not that I ever am


Bonus Question:
Note to self: remember to
Do all of the above.

Extra Credit Question:
in honor of National Salesperson Day
What is your favorite sales person to deal with ?
The one I'll meet at the dealership after winning the lottery.
What s your least favorite sales person to deal with ?
Telemarketers are no fun, especially if you call them at home.
Have you ever encounter a salesperson or customer service rep that was so terrific you called their boss to tell them what a great job they did ?
Yes.

Just for Fun:
Are you a Gumbo Fan ?
Not especially.

Today is:
National Gumbo Day okay
Farmer's Day We gotta eat.
National Kick Butt Day Hope your day kicks some ass!

Last edited by bjh; 10-12-2011 at 04:55 AM..
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Old 10-12-2011, 04:50 AM
 
Location: Australia
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Reputation: 40368
Today's Question(s):

Wow I have been so busy lately I haven't had time to
1.
2.
3.
Ha! I haven't been busy at all lately! Lazy, yes. Busy, no.

Bonus Question:

Note to self: remember to
1.
Bring garbage bin back in from the street - I forgot about it today
2.
Attack my To Do list with more gusto tomorrow (after good intentions but very little action today)


Extra Credit Question:

in honor of National Salesperson Day

What is your favorite sales person to deal with ?
The guy at my local liquor store!

What s your least favorite sales person to deal with ?
Anyone who tries to sell me something on the phone.

Have you ever encounter a salesperson or customer service rep that was so terrific you called their boss to tell them what a great job they did ?
My internet provider's help desk people are great - I haven't called their boss, but always give them a great rap when filling in the post-service questionnaire they send.


Just for Fun:


Are you a Gumbo Fan ?
Yes - especially if made with seafood.Happy Hump Day!

Last edited by Kobber; 10-12-2011 at 05:00 AM..
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Old 10-12-2011, 04:51 AM
 
Location: Covington County, Alabama
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Good morning everyone

Happy Wednesday

Yay it is back to school day. The program I volunteer at one of our local schools started 2 weeks ago but between ortho doc apt & being away this will be my first week

We have 3 classes of 3rd grade this year
I am excited to meet the kids



Today's Question(s):

Wow I have been so busy lately I haven't had time to
1.
2. I'm not busy.
3.


Bonus Question:

Note to self: remember to
1. Get Bananas
2. Get Peaches


Extra Credit Question:

in honor of National Salesperson Day

What is your favorite sales person to deal with ? The ones at Office Depot

What s your least favorite sales person to deal with ? Toyota

Have you ever encounter a salesperson or customer service rep that was so terrific you called their boss to tell them what a great job they did ? No


Just for Fun:


Are you a Gumbo Fan ? If you are referring to Okra as Gumbo..


Today in History:
1609 - Children's rhyme "Three Blind Mice," published in London
1775 - U.S. Navy forms
1792 - Columbus Day is 1st celebrated
1892 - Pledge of Allegiance 1st recited in public schools
1920 - Construction of the Holland Tunnel got underway. The tunnel has two tubes more than 8,000 feet long. It opened to traffic on November 13, 1927.


Word of the Day:
retrograde \ RE-truh-greyd \ , adjective;
1. Having a backward motion or direction; retiring or retreating.
2. Inverse or reversed, as order.
3. Exhibiting degeneration or deterioration.

Today is:
National Gumbo Day
Farmer's Day
International Moment Of Frustration Scream Day (you get to scream for 30 seconds)
National Kick Butt Day
National Salesperson Day
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Old 10-12-2011, 05:00 AM
 
Location: Florida (SW)
48,501 posts, read 22,145,497 times
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Today's Question(s):

Wow I have been so busy lately I haven't had time to
1. clean up the gardens for winter
2. contact committee members at church
3. read


Bonus Question:

Note to self: remember to
1. give yourself time to get over jet lag
2. tell loved ones that I love them


Extra Credit Question:
in honor of National Salesperson Day

What is your favorite sales person to deal with ? Proprietors of an independant pet shop

What s your least favorite sales person to deal with ? True Green Representative on phone

Have you ever encounter a salesperson or customer service rep that was so terrific you called their boss to tell them what a great job they did ? There is a bagger at the local grocery store.....who is terrific.....she makes shopping fun. I repeatedly fill in cards..telling management what a treasure she is and have done so in person. Unfortunately they are re-vamping the check out lines and my friend seems to be lost and stressed.


Just for Fun:

Are you a Gumbo Fan ? Yes


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Old 10-12-2011, 05:06 AM
 
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Wow I have been so busy lately I haven't had time to...i've been sick with the flu so not busy but not getting anything done
1.
2.
3.

Note to self: remember to
1. do all the stuff I haven't been doing since I've had this rotten flu!
2.

What is your favorite sales person to deal with ? blech, I don't like salespeople

What s your least favorite sales person to deal with ? pushy oily ones

Have you ever encounter a salesperson or customer service rep that was so terrific you called their boss to tell them what a great job they did ? actually, yes

Are you a Gumbo Fan ? ooo yeah!
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Old 10-12-2011, 05:12 AM
 
Location: Virginia
18,717 posts, read 31,248,121 times
Reputation: 42990
Today's Question(s):

Wow I have been so busy lately I haven't had time to

Read those stupid books my sister gave me, shucks.


Bonus Question:

Note to self: remember to

Call taxi
Give neighbor the rundown on caring for the cat.



Extra Credit Question:
in honor of National Salesperson Day

What is your favorite sales person to deal with ?

Definitely not the people from Verizon.



Just for Fun:

Are you a Gumbo Fan ?

Sometimes.
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Old 10-12-2011, 05:14 AM
 
Location: Sunshine Coast, BC
10,782 posts, read 8,763,369 times
Reputation: 17781
Today's Question(s):

Wow I have been so busy lately I haven't had time to
1. Get my blood test
2. Book our flights
3. Do my taxes (just started them)


Bonus Question:

Note to self: remember to
1. Finish my taxes before the 15th
2. Book our flights asap


Extra Credit Question:
in honor of National Salesperson Day

What is your favorite sales person to deal with ?
My local butcher. He's always got a smile and a joke and great recommendations.

What s your least favorite sales person to deal with ?
Cell phone company - always pushing 24-month plans and the latest, most expensive everything and when you're not interested in that, they're not interested in you.

Have you ever encounter a salesperson or customer service rep that was so terrific you called their boss to tell them what a great job they did ? Yes, several times.


Just for Fun:

Are you a Gumbo Fan ?
I don't know as I've never had it. But it's on my list.
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Old 10-12-2011, 05:15 AM
 
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I havent had a lot of time to spend in cd lately.
Note to self: Go to the bank today!
I dont like salespeople at all, they are too pushy. Understandably teyre only doing their job but dont push me to buy something I dont want/need!
Heres to gumbo!

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Old 10-12-2011, 05:30 AM
 
Location: Orlando
8,176 posts, read 18,614,428 times
Reputation: 49871
Good morning al! I decided this morning that this will be my Friday. I am in dire need of a couple days off. Biketoberfest starting on Friday might have something to do with it

Today's Question(s):

Wow I have been so busy lately I haven't had time to
1. Clean off my dining room table
2. Have lunch with my Mom
3. take a vacation

Bonus Question:

Note to self: remember to
1. Go to Sam's to get my glasses fixed
2. Go to the bank

Extra Credit Question:
in honor of National Salesperson Day

What is your favorite sales person to deal with ? Not many but I'll pick the sales clerk at my favorite 7-11. I know she's basically a cashier but those people need some love!

What s your least favorite sales person to deal with ? I had a furniture salesman and even after I told him that I had just started looking and wasn't sure what I wanted yet tried to pressure me into buying anything I stopped to look at. He lost my business for the store entirely.

Have you ever encounter a salesperson or customer service rep that was so terrific you called their boss to tell them what a great job they did ?
No, but I did become good friends with a couple!


Just for Fun:

Are you a Gumbo Fan ? Eh...take it or leave it

Have a great day everyone!
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