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Passive Aggressive Letters. . . .With Love

in Everyday on 04/24/10

It’s that time again, time to spread the love with some letters of things I only wish I had the nerve to say.

A special Saturday edition courtesy of my exhausting trip to Costco!

Dear Costco,

I suck it up and pay for the privilege of shopping in your warehouse.  I’m over that.  I accept the fact that each and every time I spend ridiculous amounts of money on “Value” size cereal, bags of apples so large only deer could get through them before they rot, and crates of toilet paper so large it blocks my view out the back of my SUV.  I understand that there are no bags.  I withstand both the cold and the warehouse atmosphere, then stand in line for 15 minutes playing the “which line is the fastest” game?  Now.  You have gone and introduced the self check out.  Is this not the final indignity?   Please!  If I am going to drop 300 bucks for 1 visit can’t you spare just 1 lousy staff to check me out?  Create a job, keep a shopper happy.  Sigh.

Signed

Wondering What Happened to Customer Service.

 

Dear Collector of My Garbage

Yes you, Mr.Garbage Man.  Although I truly appreciate that you take away all of the stink that has gathered up in my home over the last 8 days or so, there is one thing that is kinda driving me crazy.   I do not appreciate it when you take my brand new Garbage can and toss it 5 feet after it has been emptied. 

I know, I get it, it is probably mundane to put it back on the curb where you found it.  But here is the thing, chasing that baby down the hill I live on as it gently rolls at a speed just s l i g h t l y faster then I can trot in my “fashion before function” boots….it’s getting old. 

Oh and thanks for the whistles bub, sadly the cat calls are sometimes good for my ego.   Hey,if you think I’m so hot, couldn’t you just do a girl a favor and return her garbage pail to the curb?

Signed

I Think Next Time I’ll Just See How Far Those Cans Will Roll

 

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    Comments

    1. Technodoll says

      April 25, 2010 at 2:39 am

      I wonder if a cat call actually ever landed a guy a date.

      *rolls eyes*

    2. Amy says

      April 25, 2010 at 2:25 am

      Oh that trash man.. Have a great weekend..

    3. Cheeseboy says

      April 24, 2010 at 11:05 pm

      I am so jealous. Our garbage man never whistles at me.

    4. Bossy Betty says

      April 24, 2010 at 11:01 pm

      At least your garbage isn’t self-service and Costco doesn’t throw your groceries five feet. Oh wait. Sometimes they do.

    5. Vodka Logic says

      April 24, 2010 at 9:45 pm

      Priceless.. I won’t be renewing my Costco sub anytime soon..

      The second letter is a riot.. If you think I’m so hot…..

      Thanks for the laugh.

    6. The Empress says

      April 24, 2010 at 8:44 pm

      I love these letters…I just love them.
      I think this stuff in my head all the time. Feels good to get it out.

    7. Brian Miller says

      April 24, 2010 at 8:25 pm

      teehee…perhaps the garbage man will read. smiles.

      yeah not much for the warehouses these days myself…

      have a wonderful saturday!

    8. Missy says

      April 24, 2010 at 8:11 pm

      Love this letters and agree with them! Very funny! LOL

    9. Caroline @ The Feminist Housewife says

      April 24, 2010 at 8:08 pm

      Haha! You make me laugh!

    10. Danica says

      April 24, 2010 at 8:07 pm

      I’ve only been to Costco once and that was enough of an adventure!

    11. Lee-Ann says

      April 24, 2010 at 7:46 pm

      LOL Those are awesome! Also so very true where ever you live, what is with that! And this is why I just put out the bag and forget the can. LOL 🙂

    12. Sarah @ Picture Window says

      April 24, 2010 at 7:38 pm

      Heehee- Garbage Guy probably throws your bin down the hill on purpose to see the hot housewife running after it in her heels 😀

    13. ***Holly*** says

      April 24, 2010 at 7:02 pm

      I agree with you about Costco. I don’t even want to use the self-checkout at the regular grocery store. I’m all about service! 🙂

    14. Anita says

      April 24, 2010 at 6:55 pm

      Never do the warehouse stores…too much, too hard…but not against them. My sister-in-law gets good smoked salmon from the one she where she shops.
      Self check-out…more stress, but I guess I can learn if it were worth it to me.

      My recycle guy neatly stacks my three bins, and throws the other neighbor’s. Could it be that nice tip I game him for Christmas? 🙂

      I like the way you describe your adventures. 🙂

    15. Just Breathe says

      April 24, 2010 at 6:40 pm

      Really, I haven’t seen that yet at Costco. Like I want to bag my $300 in groceries!!! What I would like to see is an express lane because sometimes I just run in a a few items. Sorry about your trash can but kudos on being hot!

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