Category Archives: Unfiled Customer Complaints

Modern Consumerism Takes the Cake

The farm journey, a bit of reflection on how the farm has changed us and how the world has changed while we have been here. When we first moved to the country in 2010, we were still a bit unsettled, … Continue reading

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The Cobalt is Ready to Leave

Yesterday was not my favorite day off, but it was a good one inthe sense that I got some things done I have been putting off. Specifically the old car readied up for a trip to the salvage yard. I … Continue reading

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Starvation Wages Feeding People

I am flogging my guts out for pennies at the moment. Tough stuff when there is such a horrible job market. I have spoken to one who has put in 70 job applications and heard nothing back on any. Missus … Continue reading

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The Begging-Letter Writer

18 May, 1850 The amount of money he annually diverts from wholesome and useful purposes in the United Kingdom, would be a set-off against the Window Tax.  He is one of the most shameless frauds and impositions of this time.  In … Continue reading

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Candles, Lavender, and a Woodshed

The sun is setting on a Sunday evening here on the farm, and everyone is cozy and relaxing. It was hot today, the temperature getting up to 89.8 degrees, and even now, with direct sunlight gone, it is still 80°F. … Continue reading

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General 5AM Stuff

The other night I was watching a few clips on YouTube when I came across the stand-up comedian, and thought, I could use a good laugh. Maybe he has got me one. He goes on a bit about Anxiety, and … Continue reading

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Conner O’Mally and The Little People

AS I carried on with Joe Pera’s work, I inevitably found his skits with the Conner O’Mally character. I was bummed about the “How To Make It In USA” series. Deep psychological garb out to the side, I’ll just say … Continue reading

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More Woodcraft Learning

I called today to ask about the progress of shipment of the lathe. The place I called turned out to be the same place that they count the lathe as having shipped from. So, here are the lessons learned. Woodcraft … Continue reading

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Sat Over A Morning Cup of Coffee

I am sat here, the girls off school this week, and thinking about what to do with my order from Woodcraft. I called customer support at the carrier, and they promised it would be out of Chicago this weekend. I … Continue reading

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The Trouble With Woodcraft

I do have a complaint. It is about Woodcraft, and about RL Carriers. I placed an order for a new lathe, and stand, with Woodcraft on September 30th. They are a woodworking supply chain with stores throughout the United States. … Continue reading

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