A TIMELESS MORNING!!

Being Scottish, I'll take the tea! Thanks...

Thanks Mrs M...if I have that now I wont sleep...keep the pot warm till I get though ok??

Hiya SS (short for SuperSqueaky - I am way to lazy to type all that out)...I usually take tea too, Mrs M makes a mean cuppa

Have Fun

Hello SuperSqueak
Hello Lexie!
Good Morning Mrs M!

How is everyone today?

Hi to everyone, and a S P E C I A L - H I to SS (or do you prefer something else - I can't remember how to spell squeeky).

Nice to have everyone show up this morning...except that darn STEVE!!!

rsmiller40

Squeaky, did you make over to the cafe..real trip over there, huh? :

rsmiller40

Good Morning Rick, I didn't see you there!

I responded to the same post in where a member hasn't heard from the seller yet on an item they really wanted and sold for a song.
They are concerned that the seller is purposely dodging them.

I agree with your approach, Rick and added that perhaps they may want to contact the seller personaly.

I hope they have a successful transaction. The only time that has happened to me is one in which I purchased something that sold ridiculously low, and the seeler e-mailed me immeditately after the auction and told me that because the item was so heavy, shipping was going to be high, and if I wanted to back out of the deal, he would understand.

Well, after waiting a reasonable period of time for the item to arrive, I emailed him and he told me the the item must have been lost in the mail.

Because I had insured it, I asked him to track it. He refused and simply sent my money back.

I wasn't happy and feel that unfortunately, if a seller wants to back out of a deal, they can if they try to be crafty about it.

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Originally posted by bjt:
I agree with your approach

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Funny, I agree with your approach. And the fact that ebay sends an email to the other party also gives the seller an extra nudge.

Boy, sure glad I don't have Sara's job. She's a lot more patient then I am. The guy doesn't make any sense. I think I would have booted him off.

I think I would agree that booting him off is the right thing to do at this time.
The person seems moe intent on baiting and antagonizing the situation more than actually finding a solution.

Sara has been patient, but I would not allow him to continue to post in such a disrespectful manner.

If he has a legitimate complaint, fine, but state it in a mature fashion.
If they can't, discussion's over.

That's been my approach with many of our rude clients and it seems to allow them to back down and discuss their concerns in a more rational way.

I just don't think this is going to be resolved the way it's going now, and I'm concerned that other new members will be put off by seeing this continued exchange.

You're probably right. He's the kind of customer that one should encourage to go to the competition. Sara sure is letting him speak his piece.

I wouldn't want the "Update items info" to change. I also don't know of anything that's perfect - this isn't a "Burning Bush".

Oh well, it does add some spice.

Good Afternoon - my latest cup of tea is cold: I've been too busy!

I've just worked out why I couldn't find the eBay Cafe - it's only on eBay.com. I was looking on eBay.co.uk, which is where I normally start. I'll have to have a look at what goes on there when it's quiet here.

SS is just fine to save typing, folks. When I'm on eBay I use one of my dogs' nicknames as my ID (I've got nine - dogs that is, not IDs!) so I used another of his names - SuperSqueaky - here. Strange how dogs get so many names - KC registered name, call name, and at least two nicknames....

Like the rest of you I was shocked by the argument elsewhere on the forum. I participate in a few other forums related to my hobbies and this is by far the friendliest. I'm glad I found it, and I hope that Sara's controlled and sensible replies to this person convince anyone else thinking of joining just now that the "residents" here are pleasant people.

Off to get a hotter cup of tea!

SS.

SS, That makes me really happy to hear. We, the regulars, work very hard to keep this forum a pleasant place to gather!...and you are certainly a welcome addition.

rsmiller40

SS,
9 dogs is a lot of dogs. You must love animals, or at least dogs.

Mrs. M,
Talking of animals, I've been wondering if you were going to re-post a picture of your pet?

I'm having trouble getting it to post. I'll try another pix.

rsmiller40

Keko, taking a shower..Catlina Macaw

rsmiller40

Sorry you have to stand on your head to see him! Is he not beautiful? He is the king of the Ebay shower perch models, you know! LOL!

And in case you are wondering.....

Mrs. M,

Beautiful Macaw.

IS THAT LAST PICTURE BECAUSE OF THE PERSON THAT LEAVES S P A C E S IN THE WORDS IN HIS POSTS?

Lol! Now, that could be.

rsmiller40

Actually, he is not mine, but my daughter's. I just have the pleasure of cleaning up after him. Do you have any pets, Rick?

rsmiller40

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Lol! Now, that could be.

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I think his name was GLUM, or GRUMPY, or FOUL, or something like that.

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Originally posted by rsmiller40:
Do you have any pets

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Not currently. I'm a cat and dog person. Nothing exotic as a Macaw.

Actually, I'm a let someone else own it, I'll just visit person.

rsmiller40

Wow, Mrs M, your macaw is just beautiful! I have always wanted a macaw, but my partner doesn't much like birds, so the avian part of my menagerie is all outdoors and I don't feel that it would be fair for a macaw - they need a lot of interaction.

I have (at the moment) nine siberian huskies, three large parakeets (two gold mantled and one pennant's) and around two hundred budgerigars.

Now I ought to go and re-read the discussion on how to post graphics and put in a photo of one of my dogs....

I was out this evening with my wonderful new camera (bought by sniping, of course!) and took some lovely photos. Watch this space.

SS.

OK, here goes....


Did it work?

SS, go to villagephotos.com and put them on first. It is free and easy to do. Be sure not to compress and make sure you reduce them.... the first box, I type in 340 and click the second and it is automatic. Just kind of follow it through. After that copy to your clip and do your thing here and paste the image.

rsmiller40

Rick, click on open the home page.

rsmiller40

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Originally posted by SuperSqueaky:
nine siberian huskies, three large parakeets (two gold mantled and one pennant's) and around two hundred budgerigars.

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You can sing that using the Twelve Days of Christmas.

WOW - I'll say you like animals. Maybe you should be called Noah.

How many jobs to you hold to feed that many animals, SS? Is it warm where you live?

rsmiller40

WOW! That's a lot of pets!
I am the manager of a large veterinary emergency and specialty practice here in Wisconsin.
I have been working with animals nearly all my life.

Right now because of my hectic schedule I only have pond fish. They are easy keepers!
Just a little food once or twice a day, minimal interaction and no hair on the sofa!

Pets sure do enrich our lives, though. The human / animal bond that I witness everyday with our clients is an amazing thing to see.
Really touching.

Aww, that is a sweet pix. I had pets when my kids were small. Everything from racoons to horses to hounds to cats, but I just don't have time for it anymore or want the mess, I suppose. It drives me crazy just checking On my daughter's Macaw. I clean up after it several times a day.

rsmiller40

Hi you 2. Just popped in. Have fun.

Does that mean you are "poofed"?

rsmiller40

That was nice of Rick to pop in and say "hi".

Hopefully one of these evenings he can stick around awhile and chat with us a little longer.

It was really nice to see SS join the forum this morning.
I am glad that she has found us to be pleasant and talkative.

How was your day, Mrs M?

Yes, I thought it was nice of SS. I just cannot imagine all of those animal to care for and feed! I just picked a bag of food up for Keko yesterday and it was thirty dollars...How was your day?

rsmiller40

My days are somewhat hectic. I am responsible for 65 staff - 16 of them specialist veterinarians.
Our hospital is very busy - 24hrs / 7 days a week seeing emergency cases and specialty procedures.

I am in the process of having a website designed and newsletter published for our hospital.

I love my job, but it can also be a constant source of stress for me.

Its always nice to come home and relax. Home is where I find my relaxation and enjoyment.

I enjoy collecting and eBay is a great source for my collectibles and antiques.

I also enjoy visiting on the forum with you.

Did ya's miss me????

Bet ya didnt even notice I wasnt around did ya's??? NOOOOOOoooOOOOOOooOOO I bet ya didnt!!

Dont start me on animals....I lurrrve animals!!

We have...Big Dog called Clyde, Moggie named Ebony, Goat called Gunston, Horse called Ming, Cockatiel called Joel and a Heiffer called Heiffer or Missy (or various other nasty things when she runs off down the road). Next I want a little pig.

Thats the menagerie.

Hubbie would like another dog, but that will have to wait until we do some fencing. Clyde is 4 and very good at hanging around the house, I would hate to get a new puppy and have it out on the road.

Ohh I can ramble...see what happens when I dont come in here for a day??? I have too much pent up waffling.

Anyways...better go beddie byes

YOu said ALL of that and now you are just going to trapes off to bed..that's it?? Hmmmm

rsmiller40

I thought you would all be tucked up in bed

**edited - i'll tell ya later Mrs M

[This message was edited by Bartelby on October 08, 2003 at 03:54 AM.]

Hi to all of you.

Good Morning all!

I only have one part time job - I'm a network administrator and web designer, so it pays quite well. Today I'm off work with a stomach upset, so I've got time to try with the photos again....



I hope it doesn't come out too big!

Morning Rick, Bjt, Lexie, squeaky!

Where do you live, Squeaky? It looks very cold!

rsmiller40

Hi SS and Mrs. M,

Do you actually train your dogs to race?

Hooray!

I'm the one sitting down looking grumpy - that's my concentrating face. I drive my dog team sitting because I have spina bifida - my friend Sharon rides shotgun in case I need any untangling or other assistance..... Although sometimes I do go out on my own.

In lead are Lupus and Cilla, in the middle is Volk (also known as Super Squeaky) and in wheel is Kenai. He is Volk and Lupus's dad.

No word from the chap with the PC. I emailed the lady who was high bidder on his other auction yesterday and I haven't heard from her either, so perhaps it's just holiday time - it is school holidays over here at the moment.

I think I forgot to mention my chickens yesterday - they eat the leftovers from the budgies and provide us with eggs...there are nine of them at the moment.

A comment on how sellers differ between the collectables area and the electronics area....
I got a rare book delivered yesterday which I won the auction on a week after I won one for two memory sticks for my new camera. The book came from the US - the memory is coming from Jersey and it hasn't arrived yet! I have found that generally the folks who deal in collectables are really prompt and personal in their service. The folks who deal in computer parts are much more big business and take longer to get things organised....is this really true, or just my impression?

I really ought to do the washing up now.

See you all later,
SS.

Wow - as quick as I can type, you all post things!

I live in the north east of Scotland, although that photo was taken in the Highlands at a race we have each year in January. It's nowhere near as cold as we would like - not enough snow...hence the wheels.

Yes, the dogs are in training for racing all winter, and in the summer I show them. This year I've got four qualified for Crufts (the biggest dog show in the UK, in case non-doggy folks haven't heard of it).

I got into eBay looking for husky-related stuff - there's loads in the US, but very little here. Of course after that it becomes an addiction and you start looking for all sorts of things!

SS.

SS,

That's pretty amazing. Loved the picture. There's no limit on the number of pictures you can post (hint - hint).

Ok, Squeaky, now I want to know what you do with all of the birds when it gets cold?

rsmiller40

That was a very interesting picture, wasn't it, Rick? I have never seen a sled with wheels.

rsmiller40

Aww, look, Rick..our little fingers were typing at the same moment!

rsmiller40

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Originally posted by rsmiller40:
Aww, look, Rick..our little fingers were typing at the same moment!

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Lol, that is cute!

rsmiller40

SS,



Sorry it's not the right kind of dog, but that's all I have in my inventory.

I was just getting ready to say, Rick, you have not posted any clever pixs lately..and walla!

rsmiller40

LMAO!!!!

rsmiller40

Mrs. M,

I've look for a LMAO, or even a LMBO, pic but haven't been able to find one. I would have thought there be several of them, but no luck.

You, know you are right! Never thought to look.

rsmiller40

rsmiller40

Mrs. M,

You're headed in the right direction. You've got the "L", but still need the "MAO".

Well, now, he is also rof

rsmiller40

Yes, you have "ROF". But I was looking for a "MAO". I would have thought that would be somewhat easy to find, but after spending a lot of time trying to find one, I gave up. It's such a common acronym I would have thought there be several of them, but I think I thought wrong.

You and I need to learn how to change pixs and add to them!

rsmiller40

Well, Rick, I have some things to get done this morning so i will catch you later.

rsmiller40

Maybe you could learn and teach me.

Because of your post about ebay cafe, I took a look at it. THAT PLACE IS CRAZY. How does anyone keep up?

G'Mornin Rick, Mrs M, Squeaks and Bille


And anybody else who is lurking


Oh and I dont think I want to see a pic of anyone "LMAO" sounds a bit ickie!!

I am sitting here not-so-patiently waiting for Tyler to wake up so we can go to the Health Nurse for a weigh in. Of course he picks this morning to sleep foreverrrrrrr - I am going to be sooo late for work.

Speaking of work - my boss has decided that since I do so well selling on Ebay that he should have a go (read: I do all the work and he reaps the benefits). I work for a caryard so I am sposed to be researching the legalities of a registered car yard selling online.

Have a great day all

A car yard is an auto sales? There are loads selling on Ebay in the US.

rsmiller40

Yeah as in Car Sales, we sell great quality used cars (late model ones) but we often trade in crappy old cars and thought Ebay would be a great place to get rid of them.

Will do some research when I get to work (if I get there before lunchtime)

LMAO! <-----making notes...don't buy car from Lexie on Ebay, it's a "junker"!!

rsmiller40

LMAO...I would be listing them as "Paddock Bashers"....but we also have a Harley Davidson to sell and a Ducati...they arent really getting that much notice in our yard so we thought we would branch out

I have a very honest face..... <<<see!!

Checking out Lexie's face-------> ..Hmm, I don't know, Lexie

rsmiller40

Hi there Lexie. I haven't been able to talk to you in a while.

Hello Lexie! <---- honest face
Hello Mrs M! <----sweet face
Hello Rick! <-----funny face
Hello SS! <-----nice face

Have I forgotten anyone??

The pics have been great! You folks are really getting good at this stuff!


-bjt <----about face

Being first thing in the Morning here in Australia I would love a cup of coffee please!

That would be Mrs. M's department. I'll give here a shout.

MRS. M - ONE COFFEE PLEASE.

Mrs M must be brewing the coffee.

Welcome to the forum sionjones!

Ok..hang in there!

rsmiller40

rsmiller40

Mrs. M,

Don't forget about MAO.

Hello SJ (short for Sionjones - if thats ok)

I am an absolute shocker for abbreviating names

Mrs M are you still up???

Rick if you would quit ignoring me you could talk to me allllll the time

Hows Billie-about-face (aka Blonde Kant Type) ??

Here it is, another day...or evening, as you will. To my friends....


All that preparing wore me out, children!

rsmiller40

Lexie, that is really, really cute!!!!

rsmiller40

This is me at the end of an Ebay week....

Lol, well that looks like a good week!

rsmiller40

Lexie, do you buy clothes at yard sales and resell them or at stores when they are closing them out or what?

rsmiller40

Bit of everything....my stuff, relatives stuff, sales etc. My MIL is sending some stuff over from the States so that will be great

MIL??

rsmiller40

MIL = Mother In Law :P

Lol, well, it is the nickname for my husband and it left a blank in my head for anything else! I have sold and shipped a lot of things over to your side and it usually cost as much as the product. But, guess it is a long way to ship!...BTW, sometime when you have a few moments, I would like to know how you met your husband way over there>

rsmiller40

Hello everyone!
Hi Lexie!
Good Morning Mrs M! (thank you for the coffee - I especially like the cold pizza for breakfast, one of my favorites)

Lexie - that 'roo was so cute!

bkt (Blonde Kant Type)

Morning, Billie!

rsmiller40

Say, I liked your response to the member with the CD that they sold on eBay and now the buyer wants to return i.
I thought it was good advice.

I thank you most kindly, Billie. How is the weather up the this AM?

rsmiller40

We are experiencing a good 'ol fashioned "Indian Summer" right now.
Temperatures have been gloriously mild. Yesterday the overnight low was about 60 degrees and the high was near 80!

Currently, the temps are 50 degrees with a high of 77 degrees expected. The skies have been sunny - absolutely a picture-perfect Fall!!

Can you tell this is my favorite time of year?

Billie, mine too and I miss it SO MUCH!!!

rsmiller40

Hope this helps

Awww, thanks, Billie!

rsmiller40

I sort of feel like an Autumn like this one is the reward we northerners get for putting up with the snow and sub-zero temps for the other 6 months!

Soon enough, I will be scraping the frost and snow off my windshield in the dark before I can get to work - yuk!!

Thought you would like to see who came for coffee this morning!!





rsmiller40