Audacity/grilling
Yesterday was screen door day. I first went to the Bargain Outlet on West Ferry, because they are nearby and cheap.
And, to their credit, they did have cheap screen doors.
But they were wrapped up in plastic, and I couldn't see any of the hardware, or even know if there was any.
So I asked at the desk.
"It's in there" she said.
"Ok," I said, "if I take it home and don't like it, I can bring it back, right?"
"Right," she said, "as long as you don't open it. If you open it there is a $25 restocking fee."
"So I have to buy it blind?"
"Yes."
Needless to say, I did not buy from a store with such a stupid policy and bad service. Which is too bad, because they really are cheap sometimes.
But when I got to Value, on Elmwood (after checking True Value, also on West Ferry).
They had the same doors, cheaper, and (get this) assembled, on display. So I knew what I was getting.
After all of that, I ripped the screen putting it into my truck. Then it was REALLY hard to install (due to crappy instructions, mostly).
Totally unrelated: @janelle and I are grilling tonight. If you want to come by, bring something to throw on the grill or drink, go for it. Email for address/directions.
And, to their credit, they did have cheap screen doors.
But they were wrapped up in plastic, and I couldn't see any of the hardware, or even know if there was any.
So I asked at the desk.
"It's in there" she said.
"Ok," I said, "if I take it home and don't like it, I can bring it back, right?"
"Right," she said, "as long as you don't open it. If you open it there is a $25 restocking fee."
"So I have to buy it blind?"
"Yes."
Needless to say, I did not buy from a store with such a stupid policy and bad service. Which is too bad, because they really are cheap sometimes.
But when I got to Value, on Elmwood (after checking True Value, also on West Ferry).
They had the same doors, cheaper, and (get this) assembled, on display. So I knew what I was getting.
After all of that, I ripped the screen putting it into my truck. Then it was REALLY hard to install (due to crappy instructions, mostly).
Totally unrelated: @janelle and I are grilling tonight. If you want to come by, bring something to throw on the grill or drink, go for it. Email for address/directions.
