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Remember by Bacon fook up?
Well I got in the end, was next day and all good. NOW when I received the package I phoned up the company and saith thanks I received it. FINALLY.

Now, I get an Email from the company yesterday that they have resent my order and I should receive it today. Please inform the. If I have received the previous order?

I am like OMG, what does one do? - @SimCityAT

What a pain.

I suppose if they wanted to keep you as a customer they will not try to charge you again for the resent order.

If so, I would be pissed.

I mail ordered a nice pair of dress slacks and a blouse from Express stores once.

Been so long I have honestly forgotten the details but for some reason I got the order for free.

They told me to just keep the order as it was their mistake .

They said it was a one time freebie.

It surprised me since they had my credit card for my mail order .

As long as you are not double charged take the bacon and run.

It was their fault it was so slow in arriving, could of gone bad on you.

Remember by Bacon fook up?
Well I got in the end, was next day and all good. NOW when I received the package I phoned up the company and saith thanks I received it. FINALLY.

Now, I get an Email from the company yesterday that they have resent my order and I should receive it today. Please inform the. If I have received the previous order?

I am like OMG, what does one do? - @SimCityAT

Enjoy the bacon and start planning:  bacon sandwiches,  bacon in salads, bacon ice cream (!!), roast bacon, carbonara, bacon cake, bacon with vegetables.

I am in a dispute with Ali Express.  The supplier insists I ordered one version of my electricity monitoring kit whereas I insist I ordered a different one.  Now we're in Ali Express dispute resolution.   My view is their advert is misleading and incorrect.  They say I got what I ordered.  AliExpress are being awkward as is the retailer.  I am now thinking of doing chargeback as I paid on my card.  It's not a lot - 28 EUR - but the principle is not to be ripped off.

Im getting so pissed off with UPS. I stayed in, waiting for this delivery that I had not asked for. Yet on the app it has said they tried to deliver. No doorbell, phone?

Remember by Bacon fook up?
Well I got in the end, was next day and all good. NOW when I received the package I phoned up the company and saith thanks I received it. FINALLY.

Now, I get an Email from the company yesterday that they have resent my order and I should receive it today. Please inform the. If I have received the previous order?

I am like OMG, what does one do? - @SimCityAT

I’m happy to hear that you finally received the bacon! I had been following the thread closely for updates haha, and then I came across your last message.... quite frustrating😶

Im getting so pissed off with UPS. I stayed in, waiting for this delivery that I had not asked for. Yet on the app it has said they tried to deliver. No doorbell, phone? - @SimCityAT

Best to blank out the tracking number in public forums.

I know from experience that proper frozen/refrigerated packaging can last up to 24h.

I hope it was smoked bacon as not only is that the best, it lasts the longest.

Looking forward to hearing what you've done with the actual bacon.

If you don't get the replacement, we'll have  to start a Bacongate investigation.

Forgot all about Father,s day.We spoke with our son and he must of forgotten too, no mention of it.I would set up my pop up pool if I had room.Guess 16,000 liters is about 4,000 gallons?I know our pool took 2 hoses and a day and half or more to fill up, was 32,000 gallons.That was one heck of a water bill! Funny how you can forget some things and remember others. - @Marilyn TassyMy 2nd daughter didn't mention Father's Day either. Bah, humbug. She's in Ireland right now having a break from Canada so I suppose she's busy most days. We did suggest a video call but we haven't got around to it.Yes, 16000 litres is 4200 US gallons. Your pool was around 110,000 litres, nearly ~7 x our pop up pool. Water is quite cheap here so not to worried about the bill. Strangely enough we got a water bill today, 172.50 HUF / m3, so to fill our pool is a touch under 3000 HUF. And in a season, we do it twice. I think we all might be going to the cinema this evening. Maybe. Maybe not. The film is called "Obsession". Has good reviews and there's a special offer. But maybe there's discount for over-65 crotchety old complainers (me). - @fluffy2560Yes we really did not take full advantage of our pool.Every time I swam during the week, I would do a few laps and look at the tress, bushes , plants and get out, put on my work clothing and start trimming.Silly really . I also had a slight paranoia about swimming alone at home. I know how to swim thank God but not the most confidant of swimmers. Was 19 when I learned to swim so have a few hangups.Hated to think my husband could come home and find me face down floating.Gosh; my Vegas friends pool put ours to shame.45 feet long by 20!I swam in it just once, she sat in her wheelchair at the shallow end and was talking to me. By the time I reached the deep end, I could no longer hear anything she said!It was a really great pool.Had a darn weirdo experience today inside Lidel.We went in and were standing at the meat section;My husband picked up some ground pork and I reminded him that ground turkey is cheaper and would work just as well for the stuffed peppers I planned on making tonight.It took perhaps less then one minute to chose the package.I never , ever do anything slow, just not my nature.Some dam dumb dude, a Hungarian I would say was younger then he looked, , he looked 60 but probably was 48.He was puffing at us like he owned the store and then said some BS to us, God home!!WTF???My husband never likes conflict with people, and did not say a word, I got slightly vocal and said the Bsmeck work and my hubby had to pull me away, I was ready to go off with the idiot;Yes, that location is full of tourists but what sort of tourist purchases raw meat??Small insults get on my last darn nerve.I guess I need to meditate more??I told my hubby he should of told the jerk to F off and that his blood line was probably not even Hungarian, racist POS.I suppose the universe knows to not put two vocal people together or all heck will break out.My hubby did not say a word and I was more upset with him then that idiot dude/Peppers are cooking, sauce is ready and I have opened up a bottle of red wine, already went through half of it, time out now.Also made some fresh lentel soup, sort of a heavy meal for a hot day. - @Marilyn Tassy

Lentil soup is good. I like that but only with red lentils.  I think green soup looks a bit strange. I like Thai soup but green versions, I am not keen on.

As I posted elsewhere (Today's Weather), the pool has a hole in it so we're back to square one. I did say it was leaking but it got put up anyway.  We have some special pool glue which might work but I am not that confident we can make it work.

BTW, Lidl is probably the best out of Aldi and Lidl right now.  Our Aldi has been reorganised and it's just appallingly bad now.  They don't have what we want any more. I used to buy quite a few tools in Aldi and it's all disappeared. I don't know why they've done that reorganisation as it's a step backwards.  We are often frustrated in those stores as the special offers are gone in a minute.  We have had to tour other Lidls to try and get what the advert says. Our Lidl is one of the small ones. There's a larger one near Diósd /Érd.  It's the only one I've seen weigh it out yourself seafood - ideal for Paella.

Meanwhile I'm planning a trip to the UK but using my Lufthansa airline points.  I can see a flight I can get on a reward trip which goes via Munich with a short layover.  I am really concerned about the EES delays going INTO Schengen. I could miss my connection.  So I am working on the basis of out on a direct flight to the UK one way, then back on my Lufthansa points.  Some web sites say it could be 30-40 minutes queueing in MUC as they have no special RP queue as far as I can tell.  At least here in BUD, there's a special queue.   It's the appropriate day to consider these Brexit issues as it's 10 years since that fateful referendum to leave the EU.

Time to use the old doggy hip, back, leg whatever and get assistance at the airport check in. Zero shame in it as being in your 60,s plus you deserve a bit of a break from the insanity.

I know for a fact I would of missed a few connections on my long haul trip without aid.

Felt like a VIP for once.

Time to use the old doggy hip, back, leg whatever and get assistance at the airport check in. Zero shame in it as being in your 60,s plus you deserve a bit of a break from the insanity.I know for a fact I would of missed a few connections on my long haul trip without aid.Felt like a VIP for once. - @Marilyn Tassy

I have used my stick to jump queues but it doesn't always work. It didn't work in Brussels at all and I missed the plane.  One could not join the "aid" queue without pre-booking. It was outrageous really.  How would anyone know it was like that?   I was looking at a web site for queuing earlier on. I don't know how accurate it is.  Looks like 31m but info is fuzzied out. Basically "red" is over maybe 30m.  Certainly I'm not paying for that info on the web site.  There's nothing I could do about it anyway.

There's a BBC news article on failure of EES.  Finally someone said it was rubbish.  I'll post it in International Relations.

Time to use the old doggy hip, back, leg whatever and get assistance at the airport check in. Zero shame in it as being in your 60,s plus you deserve a bit of a break from the insanity.I know for a fact I would of missed a few connections on my long haul trip without aid.Felt like a VIP for once. - @Marilyn TassyI have used my stick to jump queues but it doesn't always work. It didn't work in Brussels at all and I missed the plane. One could not join the "aid" queue without pre-booking. It was outrageous really. How would anyone know it was like that? I was looking at a web site for queuing earlier on. I don't know how accurate it is. Looks like 31m but info is fuzzied out. Basically "red" is over maybe 30m. Certainly I'm not paying for that info on the web site. There's nothing I could do about it anyway.There's a BBC news article on failure of EES. Finally someone said it was rubbish. I'll post it in International Relations. - @fluffy2560

I booked assistance when I booked my flight.

It gave me pre boarding.

That was so helpful.

Got to settle into my seat, get my gear out just as they started boarding everyone.

Meant less time standing in line to get onboard.

Assistance also made it easy to get through security, they just wheeled me to the front, showed their pass and security took me right away.

They do not want a flight to be late waiting for a disabled person to get there so if you need aid, ask for it.

It is free, just give a tip to the pushers.

I know it can feel weird going first but if you need aid, old enough etc; that what is is there for.

I know even if you do not book it right away the airline is suppose to still help you if you ask when checking in.

People can hurt themselves on holiday and need help they did not expect to need last minute.

They are suppose to even give you a seat with more leg room if you have an issue with surgery or arthritis.

Giving away all the secrets now!!

I did ask the gate agent if they had a seat with more leg room and she was going to give me one but said it was a middle seat. I declined but she did offer. I was find where I was.

I paid extra for my seat and chose one I thought would work for me.

I went to oncology yesterday for my scan results.

Clear!! Good for another 6 months then just once a year for now.

The scan shows everything, which at 71 IDK is good to know or not.

Slightly enlarged liver and my C1 to C4 is very osteo arthritic. Did not need a scan to know that!

At least they got a new A/C in oncology, place was packed, sad.

There was a group of 3 middle aged women who appeared to be in a coffee klatch, or rather a cancer klatch.

They all had shaved heads and were called to the desk one after the other, like it was a girls day out.

Guess they must of met up in some sort of support group?

Not everyone can handle bad things alone.

My niece,s little Boston Terrier does not have cancer, just overactive and always hurting herself.

My great niece, age 20 is teaching a summer school for 4th and 5th graders.

She is teaching Judicial Justice. I wonder if there is really such a thing!

Look at my bro,s experience!

Smart young lady with a big heart.

I am happy to know not everyone in the fam is mental or criminal!

My bro is suppose to get out in 4 days but I have no new  news about it.

My cousin had internet issues and she was the main source of updates.

Even if I called the prison, they do not give out much info on the phone.

I booked assistance when I booked my flight.It gave me pre boarding.That was so helpful.Got to settle into my seat, get my gear out just as they started boarding everyone.Meant less time standing in line to get onboard.Assistance also made it easy to get through security, they just wheeled me to the front, showed their pass and security took me right away.They do not want a flight to be late waiting for a disabled person to get there so if you need aid, ask for it.It is free, just give a tip to the pushers.I know it can feel weird going first but if you need aid, old enough etc; that what is is there for.I know even if you do not book it right away the airline is suppose to still help you if you ask when checking in.People can hurt themselves on holiday and need help they did not expect to need last minute.They are suppose to even give you a seat with more leg room if you have an issue with surgery or arthritis.Giving away all the secrets now!!I did ask the gate agent if they had a seat with more leg room and she was going to give me one but said it was a middle seat. I declined but she did offer. I was find where I was.I paid extra for my seat and chose one I thought would work for me.I went to oncology yesterday for my scan results.Clear!! Good for another 6 months then just once a year for now.The scan shows everything, which at 71 IDK is good to know or not.Slightly enlarged liver and my C1 to C4 is very osteo arthritic. Did not need a scan to know that!At least they got a new A/C in oncology, place was packed, sad.There was a group of 3 middle aged women who appeared to be in a coffee klatch, or rather a cancer klatch.They all had shaved heads and were called to the desk one after the other, like it was a girls day out.Guess they must of met up in some sort of support group?Not everyone can handle bad things alone.My niece,s little Boston Terrier does not have cancer, just overactive and always hurting herself.My great niece, age 20 is teaching a summer school for 4th and 5th graders.She is teaching Judicial Justice. I wonder if there is really such a thing!Look at my bro,s experience!Smart young lady with a big heart.I am happy to know not everyone in the fam is mental or criminal!My bro is suppose to get out in 4 days but I have no new news about it.My cousin had internet issues and she was the main source of updates.Even if I called the prison, they do not give out much info on the phone. - @Marilyn Tassy

Now you've said that, I think I will book assistance.  It's Lufthansa on the way back so I can do it online although it's quite hard to find in the menus.  There's an option to say one needs help on distance - I am slower than others depending on my back/hip hurting at the time.   But I can board the aircraft and go up the steps etc.  They require 48h notice so that's easily organised.  It won't cost anything to use it.   They'll put me in the golf-kart and whizz me around between gates. I am hopeful on the passports queues, there will be a special queue for those with reduced mobility.  I also have to get through security I guess into the fabled Schengen zone.  It's always been a bit of a nuisance in German airports.

Glad to hear you are clear from the oncologist.  Must be nerve racking and puts everything into insignificance.

Talking of spines, I'm pretty sure I've got osteoarthritis too.  The actual term for it is facet joint syndrome. It means the rubbery discs between spine bones are failing and putting pressure on my nerves.  It's a problem of the elderly.  WTF? I never considered myself elderly but at nearly 66, maybe I have to accept that I am.  That link says 89% of patients in the 60 to 69 years of age population studied have facet joint osteoarthritis.  Damn!  I'm well in that category.

I think there's two potential treatments which are less invasive that actual operations.  One is an ultrasound guided injection to numb the nerves for up to 6 months.  Or another needle also guided by ultrasound to destroy the nerves (but it will grow back slowly).  It could be relief for a year.  I am not very keen on the idea of my spinal nerves being destroyed but if it works, then maybe I can dispense with the painkillers and actually get some decent sleep and remain active.  Strangely enough, Mrs F's cousin has exactly the same problem.  Looks like spines are a work in progress whoever you are. 

I hope your bro is out in 4 days.   Getting back into civvy street will be an adjustment. Hopefully someone will pick him up and sort him out directly from the jail.  It makes me wonder what is going on in the Justice system of the USA. 

BTW,  I just read about some protestors getting ~100 years each in the clink for letting off some fireworks outside an ICE facility.  Click here.  Seems really an excessive sentence even though a cop was shot.  It will go to appeal - it's just too nuts to stand.   Maybe your great-niece could ask the kids opinions if 100 years is justified?  I'd be interested to know what they think.   I think they will say it is justified. But Trump has interfered in it.  Not good.

It would not happen in Europe.  In my own country, even life is not life but about 25 years.  Unless it's particularly heinous or served in mental asylums/secure hospitals.  Then it's very likely the perp will die there.  Just too dangerous to let out.

100 years, they should just say life and 2 score.

That is too much if no one was killed.

The Budapest airport seems to not really have a good assistance service, no one seems to actually be there to help although they have a few wheelchairs to use.

It is a small airport and lines are not too bad when I was there so I just got aboard on my own.

It will however be helpful to get aid in Germany or any larger airport.

It really was a life saver and once you use it you will always want it.

I am not sure since I went solo but they may allow one person to escort along with you and get pre boarding with you. Not a group of people but one to aid you onboard etc.

My wheelchair bound friend will not fly again.

She said if you are seriously disabled like she is, it is a nightmare even to use the WC on a flight.

I even asked for a special menu, since my cancer treatments my tummy is not like it used to be.

I ordered Kosher on United.

One meal was super tasty, like a beef gulash with mashed potatoes but the rest was either just OK or too strange and fishy for me.

Next flight I may ask for Halal instead.

I had to toss away several sandwiches which I found placed for me while I had slept. Hate wasting food, probably should of asked if anyone wanted it instead.

Speaking of food;

Had a somewhat healthy and light dinner yesterday after being out in the heat.

Was home and cool before noon but must of gotten overheating anyways.

Turkey burgers, sweet potatoes just steamed and broccoli. Not heavy at all.

An hour later I got sick and it all came up!

Went to bed for over 14 hours and still queasy today.

Have not eaten today yet, just a tiny piece of dry toast with garlic; They say garlic is good for the stomach? IDK, will soon find out!

Read the article on lake Velence, thanks for the link.

Sad state. Not going to waste time there, the wild life needs whatever water there is which is not much.

Yes, I asked my sister if she was able to help our bro get a new ID but so far no news.

I hope his friend does not let him down and picks him up.

All the worry about family might of just been too much for me at this point.

My husband always tells me to go there if I think I can help but I know he is just joking around.

Oh yes, I did see it was easier to book assistance with United then when I tried with  Lufthansa. Actually I only used the United service coming and going.

I would of missed my flight from Germany to Budapest since are flight had been delayed an hour in SFO. I walked down the stairs even though I had stated I do not do stairs. I suppose I can in a pinch as long as I have one free hand to help me along.

Legally they all are suppose to give aid if asked.

They show an option and ask if you do stairs or not online when booking.

You can also call them up and double check your request was received.

They all are suppose to have an assistance desk when you call.

Consumer prices across Europe: Which countries are the most expensive and cheapest?

Might have to open up the bottle of sparkling wine today!

My bro was released yesterday!! His friend picked him up and today he sees his probation officer.

They are suppose to set him up with housing and other issues.

Last time they did nada, maybe there is a difference between being in jail or prison?

Hope his friend took him out for a big juicy burger! I know he was dreaming of one.

Went to the water yesterday, need to do that a few times per week until this heat wave passes.