Excellent Customer Service by Google Saves Me from a "DOH" Moment

My 6 year old son loves to play Cartoon Wars on my Android. I recently noticed several charges to Google Wallet related to enhancements he purchased for the game. I normally use it to purchase books from Play Books. He is 6 and always asks before he downloads anything, but somehow he ended up purchasing about 300.00 or so worth of game enhancements within a few hours.

I saw the notification emails and desperately tried to figure out how to get a refund. I was fearful that since I had failed to set up a pin to be used prior to purchases, I would  have no recourse.

I contacted support via the following link.
http://support.google.com/googleplay/?hl=en

Someone from support called  within seconds. I must note I made this call around 1:30 am in the morning. They were alert, polite and patient. My son has purchased 21 different items within a 2 hour period. He reminded me how to create a pin number so my son will not be able to make purchase without my approval. He refunded all 21 purchases. Within minutes I received email confirmation of the refunds. I was completely surprised at how friendly and efficient the service was. I really expected to be told the charges would stand or at the least I expected a long drawn out effort to get a refund. The fact that the charges were made were a mistake on my part, I should have configured Google Wallet to require a pin number. I would recommend using Google Wallet, I have had a great experience with it.


http://www.google.com/wallet/how-it-works.html#online&utm_source=EMB&utm_medium=emb-mgmt&utm_campaign=en-US

75 Nova-It's Better to Burn Out than Fade Away!!!

Still Miss My 75 Nova

Offshoring of Manufacturing Less Attractive as Hassles Increase

It seems no one took into account issues with logistics, language and quality. Most of the problems relate to communication issues. It is extremely difficult for people to work remotely when they share the same culture, when adding distance, language differences, time zones, differing holiday schedules the labor must be extremely inexpensive to make up for the costs in time related to dealing with these issues.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-21/made-in-china-not-worth-hassle-for-small-firms-returning-to-u-s-.html

Learn more about reshoring.
http://www.reshorenow.org/

Denise's Review of Karen Kane White Stretch Flare Leg Jean

I purchased these at Belk last night. I will wear them to work today. I needed something to where at work during the summer. I have tons of black pants but was getting bored with the plain black pants look.  I work in a business casual environment so I thought these would be a good choice. They are flare legged so they are a little funky too.  They seem to run a little small so expect your usual size to be a little snug.  I paid $118.00 for them the are on sale at the link below.  I will update my review once I have worn them a few times. 

http://www.karenkane.com/store/apparel/pants-shorts/white-stretch-flare-leg-jean

Dezario Shoe Review

I ordered these shoes for 2 reasons. I liked them and they are made in the USA. I ordered them from Nordstrom online. They are very comfortable. I paid $92.00.  I would purchase other Dezario products. Made in the USA of imported materials.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/dezario-frida-slide/3232350?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=dezario_'frida'_slide:500476&cm_pla=shoes:women:sandals/slides&cm_ven=shopping_cpc&mr:referralID=7dfbf45b-b7c0-11e1-8e16-001b2166becc

Water garden

Morning is the best time for photographing your garden. Here cannas are blooming in my garden pond.

Outward Hound Life Preserver for Dogs

Outward Hound

I purchased this life preserver for my Schnauzer. He does not seem to mind it. It is by outward hound.  I purchased it from Amazon.com. I would recommend it to others.  The only downside, it is not American made which is something I prefer.

New Gardening Adventure

Chicken Gardens-eggs, flowers and fancy ladies


I received this book yesterday. Read most of it last night. My plan is to use the ugly,rocky weedy hill behind my house for my new chicken garden. I have raised chickens since childhood but the idea of a chicken garden is new to me and I am going to give it a try. I am going to document my adventures for those who may also be interested.


I recommend this book to anyone interested in the topic:


http://www.amazon.com/Free-Range-Chicken-Gardens-Beautiful-Chicken-Friendly/dp/1604692375/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top