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Pensacola Moments

Yesterday I drove AdventureMan to the airport. He rushed off to check in, planning to meet once the car was checked in. The checker-inner said “do you really want to pay $7.49 a gallon?” so I rushed off to fill the tank, God bless her. It’s funny, with all the stuff we have going on, little things we normally remember just slip right out of our minds.

I came back, picked up my next rental (I know, I know, not cost effective, but I thought I was going to buy a Rav4 while I was here – LLLOOOLLL! I still plan to, but I am waiting for some dealer incentives) and went in to spend some time with AM before he left.

When I came back out and went to my car, it REEKED! I have a non-smoker profile! I went back to the fast-booth, and waited in line. When I explained the problem, they gave me another car, a serious upgrade. Wooo HOOOO!

I only mention these instances, because two people at Avis/Budget Car Rental in Pensacola took the time to insure that I was a happy customer. I am. I am a happy customer.

Somewhere, I lost my sunglasses, and because mostly I only need glasses for driving, I needed to get a new pair. Walk in, have an eye exam within 30 minutes (he told me my old prescription was too strong!) and a pair of prescription sunglasses that are PERFECT in one hour. Professional, courteous service all the way.

I need some baby clothes, so I go to a very good department store looking for WARM baby clothes (it is very cold in Pensacola this year!) and the very nice lady says “Oh, we have some beautiful baby clothes I just marked down to 70% off.”

Am I dreaming?

February 16, 2010 - Posted by | Bureaucracy, Community, Customer Service, ExPat Life, Florida, Living Conditions, Random Musings, Shopping, Social Issues

3 Comments »

  1. American retailers are the masters of marketing , No one can beat the price you get in the states for almost anything .

    daggero's avatar Comment by daggero | February 16, 2010 | Reply

  2. First of all- congrats grandparents! how exciting. Still waiting to see pictures! Check out Children’s Place. Just got an email from them that they are having an amazing sale! They have some darling clothes. Glad you both are well.

    Q8Dutchie's avatar Comment by Q8Dutchie | February 16, 2010 | Reply

  3. Hmm. Daggero, I am not so sure. Labor is a lot cheaper in Kuwait and Qatar . . . but customer service is in the training. Repeat customers are happy customers . . . Cost matters, but it isn’t everything.

    Thank you, Dutchie! I am learning how to type with Q on my shoulder! I will have to go to Children’s Place, thanks for the reference. We are well. We are happy, thank you so much dear one. 🙂

    intlxpatr's avatar Comment by intlxpatr | February 17, 2010 | Reply


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