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Floral delivery!? Does anyone do this for a living? Do you like it? How much do you get paid? Is it very phsyically demanding?

Do I have to tip the floral delivery person? My sister sent me flowers as part of my early bday present today(My bday's in May & she does this every year). When I took the arrangement from the delivery lady, she hung around for about 20-30 seconds, waiting, I presume, for a tip. Is this now common to tip the floral delivery people? I thanked her for the delivery & said to tell the designer of my arrangement thanks for the gorgeous arrangement. Should I have given her a tip?

How much are you supposed to tip a floral delivery agent? What if you don't even want the flowers? I recently had this happen to me. I was being stalked and I did not want to accept flowers from some creepy weirdo. But I appreciate customer service and I did not think it was fair for the delivery guy not to be tipped.. and yet I wasn't sure whether to tip at all? Help.. Thank you, but how are you supposed to know what 10% is when you don't know the price of the flowers? Is there a general way of estimating this?

Help For Floral Delivery Company Please? I would like some help on how to deliver flowers on bikes. We have a £100 budget to work with (we already have the bikes.). Could you please give suggestions on whether we should use panniers or bags to carry the flowers. Also, could you give us general suggestions on how we could expand and advice for people who have experience in the field.

Do Floral / Florist Delivery people get tips from the person they deliver to? What is the usual tip?

What is the best way to send someone a rose delivery internationally? I would like to send roses to my girlfriend in Mexico but the big name floral companies charge a fortune. Is there a cheaper way to arrange a flower delivery to her home there? The reason that cost is an issue is that I am in college and am thus tight on funds at the moment....

I am openning a floral website, anybody knows where to get pictures of flowers? I want to open a flowers delivery website, we don't do flowers, its just a website that give orders to florists, and I need a lot of pictures for flowers, and I don't know where to get them. I want them to be different then other websites. If anyone knows, help!

Which website is the BEST prices for floral deliveries??

Sending flowers same day delivery in San Diego? One of my friends recently had surgery and she'll be in the hospital for a few days. I won't be able to fly out to see her so I want to send her a nice floral arrangement to cheer her up. Any suggestions on the kind of flowers I should send her?

Do you tip someone who delivers you flowers? I was reading an article on tipping and it said to tip a floral delivery person a few dollars. I've never done that. I might not have any cash on hand. Since it's an unexpected delivery and I wasn't the one who ordered them, why would I be expected to tip?

Flower shop from home can I still use FTD services? Hi everyone I am looking to start a flower shop from home and offer only floral deliveries, can I still use teleflora or ftd services if I work the shop from home?

Why can't my disabled husband get a permanent job? I have a husband with MS. He can work part time doing some tasks. Nothing that requires lifting or moving of items. He was recently hired at a local "edible arrangement" store. He was a professional chef prior to his diagonsis and this was perfect. He was hred to help over "mother's day". He worked mess of hours and whent he holiday passed the owner said " I will call you next week with hours for you." My poor husband clung to those words and he called this shop many times.. since mother's day.. Not to ever have recieved any more work from them. He had applied online for floral delivery jobs.. nothing. He has applied at other Edible Arrangments.. NOTHING. He has even applied at a local car dealership. NOTHING. ALL OF THE ABOVE JOBS WERE LISTED AS HAVING OPENINGS AND WHEN HE APPLIED HE VERIFIED THEY WERE HIRING. My spouse walks with a slight limp and his resume reflects a number of years of not working, but he did recently add his 2 weeks work experience at Edible Arrengements. Please do not tell me to have him fill out surveys online. It is not worth our time. Can anyone give me some insight on why he can't get an interview and any other resources?

What happens if the recipient is not home when flowers are being delivered to her home? I ordered flowers to be delivered to my girlfriend at her house today. She has been sick and down in the dumps. Well today she ended up feeling worse, so she went to the Emergency Room to get checked out, and I'm guessing nobody will be home for the rest of the evening (at least until after the floral shop closes). Will they attempt delivery tomorrow? How does it work.

Name for My Personal Assisting Business? I want to go into business as a personal assistant...I originally had the name Cater 2 U Personal Assistant Services...but when I did a search for the name to register it as a business they told me it was taken so I need to figure out the name of my business...Any ideas? below is an idea of the services I want to provide House Sitting While you are out: wait on delivery services, home installations and repair services, check your mail, and even watering your garden. Pet Care While you are out or away, pet feeding, dog walking, or animal check-up can be provided. Appointment and Reservation Services Setting up the following services: floral delivery, breakfast, lunch, and dinner reservation, house keeping, yard maintenance, auto repair, auto detailing, relaxation treatment, just for me treatment, recreation activity, doctor visit, car rental, airline, and hotel. Just ask! Bulk Mailing Labeling, stuffing envelopes, post office

The floral arrangement I paid to be delivered to my mom, 2000 miles from me, were not sent, what to do???? I went to a local florist in a small town in California to send a mothers day floral arrangement to my mom, who lives in a small town in Ohio. Even though I ordered and paid in cash on Monday they scheduled delivery for the following Saturday, after promising delivery between 8 a.m. and noon at noon they informed me that it might take till six since its a holiday delivery. At around 4 they advised me they would be delivering until 8 pm. My mom is in her 70's and perfers being asleep by 7. I'm so frustrated at this pont my mom has no flowers and the shop in Ohio does not deliver on Motheres Day. Any suggestions??? Oh, by the way this cost about sevanty dollars to expirence. Ideas?????

How fast do I have to be paid, if Im a private contractor, and I quit my job? I work as a floral contractor for Costco, if I quit my job how quickly do they have to pay me for services/hours worked? Also I don't get paid by the hours per-say, but I sign off on the product, "my flower delivery invoices," and I get 10% of everything I've sold. Does that make a difference? Ryan

Business name for a personal assisting business? Can you help me think of a business name... My tagline reads-Personal Assisting, Concierge, Errand and Life Style Management below is an idea of the services I want to provide House Sitting While you are out: wait on delivery services, home installations and repair services, check your mail, and even watering your garden. Pet Care While you are out or away, pet feeding, dog walking, or animal check-up can be provided. Appointment and Reservation Services Setting up the following services: floral delivery, breakfast, lunch, and dinner reservation, house keeping, yard maintenance, auto repair, auto detailing, relaxation treatment, just for me treatment, recreation activity, doctor visit, car rental, airline, and hotel. Just ask! Bulk Mailing Labeling, stuffing envelopes, post office here's the site http://www.freewebs.com/cater2upaservices disregard the cater 2 u pa services name...its already registered so I have to think of something else.

Where can I find Starburst Lilies online for delivery? A friend's favorite flowers are Starburst Lilies (I personally have never heard of them). She is going through a very difficult time right now and I wished to send her some flowers, but I cannot find Starburst Lilies anywhere online. Do these particular flowers go by another name perhaps? I cannot imagine large florists such as FTD not even carrying them. I am not a flower person, so any experts who can help; you would be brightening a very good friend's day (which she definitely needs at the moment). Thank you in advance! Oh and I must be able to order them from an online floral company such as the one mentioned above (FTD) or others like FTD (Teleflora, 1-800-flowers, etc), preferably those who offer same day delivery.

I feel bad - The door bell rang and it was a delivery man for a florist shop? My wife's best friend sent her a floral arrangement for Christmas - thanking her for her friendship and wishing her the merriest of all holidays. My said to me, see, other people send me flowers.

What do you think of this? My next door neighbor refused to accept a floral delivery when I was not home.The floral company had asked her to hold it and they would inform me through a note on my door that it was over there. 'scotbel'--I have always been VERY kind to her--cutting her grass when she was ill,etc... 'topman'--she is 53 years old;I am 42.

Poll: For ladies only. No men please.? This question is about floral deliveries. I deliver flowers for a living. One of my duties is dilivering flowers to funeral homes. I will say this, every funeral home I deliver too has a room for flower deliveries for funerals that also doubles as a place where they place the decease until cremation and/or services. They are usually nude and covered with a sheet over them. I have seen many other delivery men from other flower shops sneek a peek at the female deseased bodies. So here is the poll. Have you ever worried about how you will be judged by floral delivery men after you are deceased?

Good Flower Delivery in Washington (not D.C.)? I live in Seattle and my boyfriend goes to college in Walla Walla. I want to send him flowers for Valentine's day.... anyone know any good, dependable, and reasonably priced floral service that can deliver to there? please let me know!!

accouting multiple choice pls help? 1. Which of the following assets does not decline in service potential over the course of its useful life? a. Equipment b. Furnishings c. Land d. Fixtures 2. Juang Company acquires land for $56,000 cash. Additional costs are as follows: Removal of shed $ 1,800 Filling and grading 1,500 Residual value of lumber from shed 600 Paving of parking lot 10,000 Closing costs 690 Juang will record the acquisition cost of the land as a. $56,000. b. $60,590. c. $69,390. d. $59,990. 3. The Fizzard Company purchases a new delivery truck for $45,000. The logo of the company is painted on the side of the truck for $600. The truck licence is $60. The truck undergoes safety testing for $110. What does Fizzard record as the cost of the new truck? a. $45,770. b. $45,060. c. $45,000. d. $45,710. 4. The net book value of an asset is equal to the a. asset's market value less its historical cost. b. asset’s cost less amortization expense. c. replacement cost of the asset. d. asset's cost less accumulated amortization. 5. When estimating the useful life of an asset, accountants do not consider a. the cost to replace the asset at the end of its useful life. b. obsolescence factors. c. expected repairs and maintenance. d. the intended use of the asset. 6. The declining-balance method of amortization produces a(n) a. decreasing amortization expense each period. b. increasing amortization expense each period. c. declining percentage rate each period. d. constant amount of amortization expense each period. 7. Which of the following methods of calculating amortization is production based? a. Straight-line b. Declining-balance c. Units-of-activity d. None of these 8. Which amortization method is most frequently used in businesses today? a. Straight-line b. Declining-balance c. Units-of-activity d. Double declining-balance Use the following information for question 9. Jamil Company purchased a new van for floral deliveries on July 1, 2008. The van cost $20,000 with an estimated life of 5 years and $5,000 residual value at the end of its useful life. The double declining-balance method of amortization will be used. 9. What is the balance of the Accumulated Amortization account at the end of 2009? a. $4,800. b. $6,400. c. $10,400. d. $4,000. 10. Wu's Copy Shop bought equipment for $16,000 on January 1, 2008. Wu estimated the useful life to be 4 years with no residual value, and the straight-line method of amortization will be used. On January 1, 2009, Wu decides that the business will use the equipment for a total of 5 years. What is the revised amortization expense for 2009? a. $6,000. b. $2,400. c. $3,000. d. $4,500.

multiple choice from accounting? 1.Which of the following assets does not decline in service potential over the course of its useful life? a.Equipment b.Furnishings c.Land d.Fixtures 2.Juang Company acquires land for $56,000 cash. Additional costs are as follows: Removal of shed$ 1,800 Filling and grading1,500 Residual value of lumber from shed600 Paving of parking lot10,000 Closing costs690 Juang will record the acquisition cost of the land as a.$56,000. b.$60,590. c.$69,390. d.$59,990. 3.The Fizzard Company purchases a new delivery truck for $45,000. The logo of the company is painted on the side of the truck for $600. The truck licence is $60. The truck undergoes safety testing for $110. What does Fizzard record as the cost of the new truck? a.$45,770. b.$45,060. c.$45,000. d.$45,710. 4.The net book value of an asset is equal to the a.asset's market value less its historical cost. b.asset’s cost less amortization expense. c.replacement cost of the asset. d.asset's cost less accumulated amortization. 5.When estimating the useful life of an asset, accountants do not consider a.the cost to replace the asset at the end of its useful life. b.obsolescence factors. c.expected repairs and maintenance. d.the intended use of the asset. 6.The declining-balance method of amortization produces a(n) a.decreasing amortization expense each period. b.increasing amortization expense each period. c.declining percentage rate each period. d.constant amount of amortization expense each period. 7.Which of the following methods of calculating amortization is production based? a.Straight-line b.Declining-balance c.Units-of-activity d.None of these 8.Which amortization method is most frequently used in businesses today? a.Straight-line b.Declining-balance c.Units-of-activity d.Double declining-balance Use the following information for question 9. Jamil Company purchased a new van for floral deliveries on July 1, 2008. The van cost $20,000 with an estimated life of 5 years and $5,000 residual value at the end of its useful life. The double declining-balance method of amortization will be used. 9.What is the balance of the Accumulated Amortization account at the end of 2009? a.$4,800. b.$6,400. c.$10,400. d.$4,000. 10.Wu's Copy Shop bought equipment for $16,000 on January 1, 2008. Wu estimated the useful life to be 4 years with no residual value, and the straight-line method of amortization will be used. On January 1, 2009, Wu decides that the business will use the equipment for a total of 5 years. What is the revised amortization expense for 2009? a.$6,000. b.$2,400. c.$3,000. d.$4,500.

I broke up with a boyfriend and recently he sent me a floral arrangement.I? refused the delivery so they were sent back to him was I wrong?, I mean we are over..and I am trying to move on..he sent the flowers so was I wrong? ( I added info to my original question) thanks to all!

Accounting Question. Depreciation Expense? Great Company purchased a new van for floral deliveries on January 1, 2006. The van cost $32,000 with an estimated life of 5 years and $8,000 salvage value at the end of its useful life. The double-declining-balance method of depreciation will be used. What is the depreciation expense for 2006?

Accounting Help please? Great Company purchased a new van for floral deliveries on January 1, 2006. The van cost $32,000 with an estimated life of 5 years and $8,000 salvage value at the end of its useful life. The double-declining-balance method of depreciation will be used. What is the depreciation expense for 2006? a. $6,400 b. $4,800 c. $9,600 d. $12,800

accounting questions? 2.Which of the following is not properly classified as property, plant, and equipment? a.Building used as a factory. b.Land used in ordinary business operations. c.A truck held for resale by an automobile dealership. d.Land improvement, such as parking lots and fences. 4.Equipment was purchased for $60,000. Freight charges amounted to $2,800 and there was a cost of $8,000 for building a foundation and installing the equipment. It is estimated that the equipment will have a $12,000 salvage value at the end of its 5-year useful life. Depreciation expense each year using the straight-line method will be a.$14,160. b.$11,760. c.$9,840. d.$9,600. 5.Equipment with a cost of $150,000 has an estimated salvage value of $10,000 and an estimated life of 4 years or 10,000 hours. It is to be depreciated by the straight-line method. What is the amount of depreciation for the first full year, during which the equipment was used 2,700 hours? a.$37,500. b.$35,000. c.$37,800. d.$36,250. 6.In 2010, Blanchard Corporation has plant equipment that originally cost $75,000 and has accumulated depreciation of $30,000. A new processing technique has rendered the equipment obsolete, so it is retired. Which of the following entries should Blanchard use to record the retirement of the equipment? a.Loss on Disposal45,000 Plant Equipment45,000 b.Accumulated Depreciation – Plant Equipment30,000 Loss on Disposal45,000 Plant Equipment75,000 c.Loss on Disposal45,000 Accumulated Depreciation – Plant Equipment45,000 d.Plant Equipment75,000 Accumulated Depreciation – Plant Equipment30,000 Loss on Disposal 11.A company purchased factory equipment for $150,000. It is estimated that the equipment will have a $15,000 salvage value at the end of its estimated 5-year useful life. If the company uses the double-declining-balance method of depreciation, the amount of annual depreciation recorded for the second year after purchase would be a.$60,000. b.$36,000. c.$54,000. d.$32,400. 12.Foyle Company purchased a new van for floral deliveries on January 1, 2010. The van cost $32,000 with an estimated life of 5 years and $8,000 salvage value at the end of its useful life. The double-declining-balance method of depreciation will be used. What is the balance of the Accumulated Depreciation account at the end of 2011? a.$5,120. b.$15,360. c.$20,480. d.$7,680.

I need some general ideas please? Sarah’s Flower Designs is a fledgling, home-based business in Madison, Wisconsin, consisting of three employees. Sarah, the owner, handles all of the floral arrangements. Her assistant, Mark, handles the purchasing of flowers, related materials, and takes telephone and walk-in orders from customers. Mark also keeps the financial and client records in order. Kim is the delivery driver and makes local deliveries to homes and businesses. Sarah’s Flower Designs is looking to upgrade its computer system (an older model PC) to help keep up with the growing demand of their customers. They would like to house their client information and order histories on their new system, as well as bill their customers electronically. They also want Kim to have a way to keep track of customer addresses and specific delivery instructions while she is on the road. What IT recommendations would you make for Sarah’s Flower Designs?

shoes to go with eighth grade graduation dress? help? my dress is black with white floral embroidery on the bottom. it goes to a little above my knee. i need some cute shoes from zappos (quicker delivery since i need them on thursday) . preferebly black and not too big of a heel since i will be walking in front of people and i am also alread 5 8. no more that 1 1/2 inches please. thanks soooo much!

the flower business?? well, i got a job interview with a floral business. the job is for a delivery driver. my question is simple...if i get the job will they let me go after valentines day? are they only hiring me because they need someone for a month or so?

mor math help? 1 Find the slope and y-intercept for the graph of the equation: 4x - 2y = 24 2 Find the slope and y-intercept for the graph of the equation: 12x - 4y = 96. 3 Find the slope and y-intercept for the graph of the equation: 9x - 3y = 81. 4 For banquets, Flourishing Flowers charges $60 for each standard floral arrangement plus a one time $125 fee for delivery and set up. Write an equation in slope-intercept form that shows the cost y for flowers for x number of arrangements. 1 x = 60y + 125 2 y = 60x + 125 3 y = 125x + 60 4 x = 125y + 60

no idea need some help please...if you can explain thats great too. THANKS!? One particularly large ant hill found in 1997 measured 40 inches wide at the base and 18 inches high. Whar was the slope of the ant hill? For banquets, Flourishing Flowers charges $60 for each standard floral arrangement plus a one time $125 fee for delivery and set up , Write an equation in a slope-intercept form that shows the cost y for flowers for x number of arrangements. Find an equation in thr slope-intercept form for the line: slope= 4 , y-intercept = 4 Find an equation in slope - intercept form for the line passing through each pair of points: ( -4, 4) , ( -5, -3) Find an equation in slope-intercept form for the line passung through each pait of points: (4, 7) , ( 1, 4 )

Computer Scenarios. Need Help! Thanks.? Scenario 1 Sarah’s Flower Designs is a fledgling, home-based business in Madison, Wisconsin, consisting of three employees. Sarah, the owner, handles all of the floral arrangements. Her assistant, Mark, handles the purchasing of flowers, related materials, and takes telephone and walk-in orders from customers. Mark also keeps the financial and client records in order. Kim is the delivery driver and makes local deliveries to homes and businesses. Sarah’s Flower Designs is looking to upgrade its computer system (an older model PC) to help keep up with the growing demand of their customers. They would like to house their client information and order histories on their new system, as well as bill their customers electronically. They also want Kim to have a way to keep track of customer addresses and specific delivery instructions while she is on the road. What IT recommendations would you make for Sarah’s Flower Designs? Scenario 2 SBI Corporation is a financial consulting organization based out of Dallas, Texas with four satellite offices located throughout the southwestern United States. The company has 300 full-time employees, 20 of whom travel to various office locations 2 to 4 days a week. These 20 employees do not have access to email and other company programs when they are traveling. SBI Corporation wants to improve their company Web site to provide its clients with access to their portfolio information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The company also wants to supply technology equipment to employees who travel on a regular basis, in order to keep them in the loop. What IT recommendations would you make for SBI Corporation? Scenario 3 The Helping Hands League is a nonprofit organization out of Orlando, Florida that offers assistance to elderly and handicapped individuals. Currently, the league has 35 volunteers who are assigned to help different people in the community with errands, reading, cooking, and household chores. The Helping Hands League does not have a lot of money to spend on technology. The league wants to keep records on each client and volunteer for tax purposes and have the ability to create schedules for volunteers to ensure the needs of each client are being met. What IT recommendations would you make for the Helping Hands League? Scenario 4 John is an up-and-coming jazz singer and songwriter. He has regular gigs performing his original music at a neighborhood wine bar and a local Italian restaurant in his hometown of Santa Barbara, California. John is frequently asked by many of the wine bar and restaurant patrons if he has a CD recording of his songs for sale. John has not been signed to a record label as of yet, but he has been thinking about recording an album independently and selling it online and at his shows. He would like to record and produce the album on his own, at his house. John would also like to keep track of his personal and professional finances, listen to the audition recordings of session musicians interested in playing with him on his album, and have access to the Internet. What IT recommendations would you make for John?

I have just started an IT class and need help with giving computer systems advice for these scenarios? Scenario 1 Sarah’s Flower Designs is a fledgling, home-based business in Madison, Wisconsin, consisting of three employees. Sarah, the owner, handles all of the floral arrangements. Her assistant, Mark, handles the purchasing of flowers, related materials, and takes telephone and walk-in orders from customers. Mark also keeps the financial and client records in order. Kim is the delivery driver and makes local deliveries to homes and businesses. Sarah’s Flower Designs is looking to upgrade its computer system (an older model PC) to help keep up with the growing demand of their customers. They would like to house their client information and order histories on their new system, as well as bill their customers electronically. They also want Kim to have a way to keep track of customer addresses and specific delivery instructions while she is on the road. What IT recommendations would you make for Sarah’s Flower Designs? Scenario 2 SBI Corporation is a financial consulting organization based out of Dallas, Texas with four satellite offices located throughout the southwestern United States. The company has 300 full-time employees, 20 of whom travel to various office locations 2 to 4 days a week. These 20 employees do not have access to email and other company programs when they are traveling. SBI Corporation wants to improve their company Web site to provide its clients with access to their portfolio information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The company also wants to supply technology equipment to employees who travel on a regular basis, in order to keep them in the loop. What IT recommendations would you make for SBI Corporation? Scenario 3 The Helping Hands League is a nonprofit organization out of Orlando, Florida that offers assistance to elderly and handicapped individuals. Currently, the league has 35 volunteers who are assigned to help different people in the community with errands, reading, cooking, and household chores. The Helping Hands League does not have a lot of money to spend on technology. The league wants to keep records on each client and volunteer for tax purposes and have the ability to create schedules for volunteers to ensure the needs of each client are being met. What IT recommendations would you make for the Helping Hands League? Scenario 4 John is an up-and-coming jazz singer and songwriter. He has regular gigs performing his original music at a neighborhood wine bar and a local Italian restaurant in his hometown of Santa Barbara, California. John is frequently asked by many of the wine bar and restaurant patrons if he has a CD recording of his songs for sale. John has not been signed to a record label as of yet, but he has been thinking about recording an album independently and selling it online and at his shows. He would like to record and produce the album on his own, at his house. John would also like to keep track of his personal and professional finances, listen to the audition recordings of session musicians interested in playing with him on his album, and have access to the Internet. What IT recommendations would you make for John?

Pic in side In law holiday gift was ruined by the worst online retailer. What do we do now? My husband and I are living in California, his parents are living in Colorado. This year, we decided to send my in laws a nice Christmas center piece from a supposedly reputable online floral shop. When I click on the photo of the item that I wanted to purchase, there was a drop down menu asked me about the recipient's zip code, and the desirable delivery date. So I put 12 / 24 / 2008. To my surprise, my credit card was charged (not authorized, but charged) right away without any delay. On 12/24/2008 2 o'clock in the afternoon, I received an email indicating the item couldn't be delivered on that date because the local florist was not working. I called them immediately, had to go through 4 people to reach a supervisor, and she promised me a 30% credit on my credit card and item redelivery the day after Christmas. Today, I got another email from them saying the item is no longer available and I have to choose an alternative item. So I called them back and chose another item, You know what they told me? They told me they would do their best to send my in law the exact same thing. LOOK AT WHAT I GOT The pic on their website looks like this http://s351.photobucket.com/albums/q447/lilyflowers_2008/?action=view&current=flower.jpg The pic of the item that I received look like this: http://s351.photobucket.com/albums/q447/lilyflowers_2008/?action=view&current=flower2.jpg I called and let them know the item looks not even close to what they advertised, but now, they told me it looks very similar to what I ordered, and they refused to give me my money back. If this is not fraud, I don't know what is. What do you think? thank you in advance. PS. The gift is for my in laws, they are both 75 years old, how many Christmas do they have left with us? My husband is furious. What do we do now at this point? Should we just let it go? The thing really bothers me is that the item looks like funeral floral arrangement, it does not look happy at all. Do you have any suggestions for us? Should we call our parents to apologize, or should we just let it go

Pictures inside In law's Christmas gift was ruined by the worst online retailer. Now what? My husband and I are living in California, his parents are living in Colorado. This year, we decided to send my in laws a nice Christmas center piece from a supposedly reputable online floral shop. When I click on the photo of the item that I wanted to purchase, there was a drop down menu asked me about the recipient's zip code, and the desirable delivery date. So I put 12 / 24 / 2008. To my surprise, my credit card was charged (not authorized, but charged) right away without any delay. On 12/24/2008 2 o'clock in the afternoon, I received an email indicating the item couldn't be delivered on that date because the local florist was not working. I called them immediately, had to go through 4 people to reach a supervisor, and she promised me a 30% credit on my credit card and item redelivery the day after Christmas. Today, I got another email from them saying the item is no longer available and I have to choose an alternative item. So I called them back and chose another item, You know what they told me? They told me they would do their best to send my in law the exact same thing. LOOK AT WHAT I GOT The pic on their website looks like this http://s351.photobucket.com/albums/q447/lilyflowers_2008/?action=view&current=flower.jpg The pic of the item that I received look like this: http://s351.photobucket.com/albums/q447/lilyflowers_2008/?action=view&current=flower2.jpg I called and let them know the item looks not even close to what they advertised, but now, they told me it looks very similar to what I ordered, and they refused to give me my money back. If this is not fraud, I don't know what is. What do you think? thank you in advance. PS. The gift is for my in laws, they are both 75 years old, how many Christmas do they have left with us? My husband is furious. What do we do now at this point? Should we just let it go? The thing really bothers me is that the item looks like funeral floral arrangement, it does not look happy at all. Do you have any suggestions for us? Should we call our parents to apologize, or should we just let it go Do you think these two pictures look the same at all? If you were me, would you be satisfied at all?

Is this a good deal for wedding flowers? I will be getting married in august of this year in southern california's Ventura county. I recently went to speak to a florist and was wondering what everyone thinks about the package and price she gave me. I am not really sure what average flower costs are so I just need a little help. My colors are burgundy and champagne/cream with gold accenting. Therefore, she told me My arrangements would be made using mostly black magic roses, freedom roses, charlotte and spray roses as well as cream colored vendelas, hydrangea, and lisianthus for softness. My package will include my hand tied bouquet in burgundy colors and 5 bridesmaids in the creams. A thorw bouquet for me. A floral decorated basket and flower petals for the flower girl. A boutonniere for my ring bearer. One grooms boutonniere that will match my bouquet. 5 more for the groomsmen to match the bridesmaids. Two for the fathers and three more for the grandfathers. 2 pin-on corsages for our grandmothers and two posey bouquets for our mothers. I will get a a big floral decorated wrought iron arch for the ceremony as well as 8 wrought iron stands with arrangements on top for both sides down the aisle, plus scattered petal along the borders. 16 tall cylinder vase centerpieces for the reception and different bigger arrangements for my head table. And finally, the flower decor that will be used on my cake. Included in the price are taxes, delivery and set up, and any transfers of florals from ceremony to reception that can be "double used" Now the price I got came out to $2,822. Does this sound about right? Like I had said I don't really know about this kind of stuff so anyone's help, suggestions, comments, are truly appreciated. Thanks!!

Holiday online shopping nightmare!!! How can business do such a thing to customer? My husband and I are living in California, his parents are living in Colorado. This year, we decided to send my in laws a nice Christmas center piece from a supposedly reputable online floral shop. When I click on the photo of the item that I wanted to purchase, there was a drop down menu asked me about the recipient's zip code, and the desirable delivery date. So I put 12 / 24 / 2008. To my surprise, my credit card was charged (not authorized, but charged) right away without any delay. On 12/24/2008 2 o'clock in the afternoon, I received an email indicating the item couldn't be delivered on that date because the local florist was not working. I called them immediately, had to go through 4 people to reach a supervisor, and she promised me a 30% credit on my credit card and item redelivery the day after Christmas. Today, I got another email from them saying the item is no longer available and I have to choose an alternative item. So I called them back and chose another item, You know what they told me? They said they would do their best to send me the item on their website but they cannot guarantee it looks exactly the same!!! I told them "Your operation is ridiculous at best, it was extremely tacky to send a Christmas gift after Christmas, and why do you advertise something you do not even have?!" And the woman told me "to be completely honest with you, my parents would be happy either way, gift or not gift. Of course we have to bill your credit card, we have to know there is money in it. and you have to know that florists are independently owned, sometimes, they run out of certain items, that is why stuff is not going to look exactly the same" I am completely blown away by the way this company treated customer, I honestly believe they are running a fraudulent business. What do you think? thank you in advance. I would love to give you guys the website of their business, PLEASE Do not order from them. but maybe YA will remove my question. www.teleflora.com

Who here would like to be on the show Wife Swap with my husband and I? I'm looking for another couple to swap spouses with for the show Wife Swap. About us: My husband Herman, is vertically challenged, or what some may refer to as a 'tiny midget'.... Me, I prefer to be called horizontally challenged... or some people refer to me as 'curvy' or 'big boned', someone once used the f-a-t word... but I don't think they really meant it. Our daily routine / marriage life usually consists of me spending the day on my cozy floral printed chair that I've put directly in front of the TV, with 2 dining room tables on each side for my snacks. Herman spends the day in the kitchen mostly, or on the phone with several different food delivery companies, or outside jumping on his trampoline with his pet llama, Al.... besides that, we are a fun loving couple looking to get famous and swap spouses... If you are interested, please answer with some information about you and your spouse and hopefully we can find a good match and go on TV and get famous together. Any applicants?

Where can I find rural mailbox with double doors on it, that is not expensive!? Looking for a standard-looking rural mail delivery box, that has a back door on it. Friend suggested I try this so I don't have to step into our busy street to get the mail. This way I would open the BACKSIDE of the mailbox to collect the mail. So far I have found 2 links, but they are both for very expensive mailboxes ($200 to $300 range). Does anyone know where I can get one that costs under $100? Serious replies only. Thank you. PS Here are the two links I have been looking at to give you a better idea: http://www.steelmailbox.com/ (part way down page): "The Floral Mailbox is available in a Two-Door version which is ideal for those concerned with road safety while retrieving mail. The Double Door offers the option of retrieving mail from the rear instead of having to go into the street." And here's one on ebay, looks perfect, but too expensive: http://cgi.ebay.com/HEAVY-DUTY-RURAL-DOUBLE-DOOR-STANDARD-SIZE-MAILBOX_W0QQitemZ270000384788QQcmdZViewItem

How much SHOULD I be earning an hour? I work as a Professional Floral Designer. I have a degree in Horticulture and 10+ years work experience. My work experience includes but is not limited to:(this is what I do every day) Designing/arranging fresh cut and silk flowers per customer order; answering phones; waiting on customers; plant care (watering etc); processing fresh cuts when they first come in, cleaning and basic shop up-keep; occasional delivery, some basic computer work; ordering some product from wholesalers (not too often though..) and managing the shop when the boss isn't here...which seems like most of the time......I am her only employee and get $8.10/ hour...am I getting screwed or what? If she gives me a raise, she cuts back the number of hours I work. Oh, I live in Central NY State....not near the city My degree has everything to do with my job..I specialized in floral design..that was my main focus area in college...everything else was just a bonus....(like the greenhouse mngmnt courses...)

If no one saw the flowers did they exist? I spent $170 on a floral spray for a loved relative who's funeral I could not attend. I placed the order with the florist recommended by the funeral home and they seemed very accommodating. After speaking with most of the relatives who did attend the funeral, nobody recalls seeing these flowers or my card. I called the florist and they later told me they had the receipt and the delivery driver specifically remembers delivering them. I'm not a wealthy woman and the flowers being there meant a lot to me. I don't want to hurt the florist financially if they did what I paid them to do, but don't I deserve some sort of refund if they didn't? This is all the information I have, so I have to make a decision based on what I've written. I'm considering filing an investigation request with my credit card company to have the charges reversed.

I need some general ideas please? Sarah’s Flower Designs is a fledgling, home-based business in Madison, Wisconsin, consisting of three employees. Sarah, the owner, handles all of the floral arrangements. Her assistant, Mark, handles the purchasing of flowers, related materials, and takes telephone and walk-in orders from customers. Mark also keeps the financial and client records in order. Kim is the delivery driver and makes local deliveries to homes and businesses. Sarah’s Flower Designs is looking to upgrade its computer system (an older model PC) to help keep up with the growing demand of their customers. They would like to house their client information and order histories on their new system, as well as bill their customers electronically. They also want Kim to have a way to keep track of customer addresses and specific delivery instructions while she is on the road. What IT recommendations would you make for Sarah’s Flower Designs?

Can someone rate my story? I've been working on a story that's been sitting around on my computer and I was wondering if anyone would give me some insight that I need to improve on? Vampire Angel Chapter 1 Far away in a land that lay high up in the clouds, lived a small girl and her mother. The village that they both lived in was lined up row by row, leading up the hill into the town square. In the center of the town square was a marble colored water fountain. A small girl about the age of eight, was always seen in the square doing community service. Like helping with the bakery by delivery bread to the villagers, or picking up trash around the village. The night sky glowed a dark blue by twinkling stars. The air was cold and smelled like the rain. The girl headed up the cobblestone hill and into a blue two-story house. The house had a garden covering the front porch, and a huge oak tree on the side of the house. In the backyard was a white floral swinging bench, and a dusty trail that leads into the forest. Inside the house, the girl’s mother was tucking in her daughter. The room was colored lemon yellow, with the bed across from the door. The window was across from the bed next to a oak-colored cabinet; it was covered with pink curtains. The room had a welcoming and warm feeling when you walk inside. “There. Nice and snug.“ said the girl’s mother, as she finished tucking in her daughter. Her chestnut hair fell over her shoulder as she sat on the red-and-white polka-dotted bed covers. “Mommy, can you sing me a lullaby?” asked the girl, her blue eyes glowing hopefully. “Okay, Kaori.” replied the mother as she looked out the window with a content look. The little girl hugged her stuffed cat toy closely as she started to sleep. Her mother sang, her voice warm and heavenly. ♪Who are those little girls in pain Just trapped in castle of dark side of moon Twelve of them shining bright in vain Like flowers that blossom just once in years They're dancing in the shadow Like whispers of love Just dreaming of a place Where they're free as dove They've never been allowed To love in this cursed cage It's only the fairy tale they believe♪ Kaori's mother walked over to the window, pulled away the curtains, and opened the window a creak. She looked up toward the sky and whispered, “It won't be long until they arrive.” She then walked over to the cabinet and opened the top drawer. She dug through it until she pulled out a silver necklace with a matching silver ring pendant attached. Engraved on the ring in small print was, 'I will always and forever love you, my beautiful Anika. Love Teshiro.' “I know you're always watching over us.” said Anika as she raked a hand through her hair; her glimmering sapphire eyes started to tear up. She wiped them away with the back of her free hand, and went back to the window. There something had caught her attention, three figures walking up the path. Each one emitting their own dark aura. Anika watched them carefully, and suddenly noticed that one of them in particular had chestnut brown hair and red eyes. He was the 2nd tallest compared to the other guy next to him. On the other hand, the one on his left was kinda short by about an inch or so. Her eyes widened as she stumbled back away from the window as quickly as possible. The brown haired person caught onto the sound and looked up toward the window. Anika's breath grew shallow and quick as she backed up against the closet, and huddled into a small ball. Sweat formed on her face as she hoped they didn't spotted her. Her blue eyes darted over to her daughter's sleeping form. The older man nugded the boy next to him, “Is there something wrong, Kuri?” The boy now known as Kuri, shifted his gaze from the window to his comrade and shrugged, “It was nothing, I guess.” The smaller one lifted up his hand to adjust his hood. An evil smile crept on his face, revealing two white fangs. “Well, we could go check it out, just to be sure.” he said. The small one next to Kuri pulled back his hood, leaving some strands of blonde hair sticking upward. His green eyes went over to the largest member and he said, “It would be best if we just keep going. Master Shiro wouldn't be happy with us if we caused trouble, and if we decide to do so would result in Vampire hunters coming after us.” He scanned the area, sniffed the air, and added, “I can smell some of them just a few miles away.” “You're just imagining things. There's no way that a Vampire hunter can get all the way up here!” the taller one snapped, his red eyes glaring at the younger boy. He then added, “And even if one of them got up here, I'll just tear them to shreds and maybe suck their blood while I'm at it.” He licked his lips and brushed a few strands of black hair from his face. Meanwhile, in the Kaori household, Anika had called out her Heaven Staff and had Kaori in her arms. She went down the stairs and toward the door, stopped midway, turned around a