NOW is the time! It's MINE & I AM WORTH IT! (friends welcome to tag along!!)

[toystoryduo]

Sorry to hear about the BUGG, Julie. I hope everything gets worked out with it soon.

How did the garage sales go today? We went to a community sale that had over 100 sales this morning. It was chaos! We walked one block and left. My DD got a pair of shorts and that's it. I was hoping to find more stuff, but it just wasn't meant to be. Hope you found some great deals!

Have a great weekend!

 

[traceycooper]

congrats on the loss JUlie
i'm sure you'll make the 150's before your trip

 

[Amy&Dan]

Wow, the 150's, I am envious! You have worked so hard and its clearly paying off.

Ahh, to be young, cruising, shopping and napping! Good for your dd.

Glad the ache is better but for sure go to the doctor if it comes back again. You need to be pain free for your trip!!

I wish I could come to garage sales with you!

 

[toystoryduo]

How's it going WISH sis? I hope you have a wonderful day!

 

[keenercam]

Hey, Julie! I hope all is going well and that there has been some progress toward resolving your BUGG issues. UGH!!! I hope things were better than you expected when DD got home.

 

[goldcupmom]

Gee, I haven't been on here in some time, huh? Lots going on, so this will be a LONG post......

DD got back early from her cruise. The Dad decided cruise was over & he wanted to get home, so got them on different flights home. She had a good time, but still likes Carnival better. Teen club on RCCL is ages 12 -17 & downright boring for the older ones. Food OK, but in Chops was great. Canada was 'incredibly clean'. Her friend went to bed every night between 9 - 10, the parents spent all their time in bars or casino. In ports, parents immediately took a taxi to bars or casinos & left girls on their own entirely. Fortunately, DD has traveled a bunch & is pretty smart about it. Friend initially told the taxi driver they got in with to 'just take us somewhere fun!'. DD fortunately, had asked around the ship & gotten directions to a mall & parliament! Glad they didn't go to Mexico!!

Stomach/back better, but still kinda weird at times....but then again, I spent Sun, Mon, Tues & Wed shampooing carpet....which probably didn't help the tummy muscles. And, TOM decided to show up today...right on the old schedule 2 months in a row.....lovely!! NOT!!!!! So, I probably won't be doing my morning walk tomorrow or Sunday.

Since the Bugg died, I've been doing the walk i had done just prior. Mostly hills & then 77 steps to about 8500'. I do the step portion twice. It is about 5 miles in 1 h 20m.

Unfortunately, my eating has been totally out of control. PMS, tired, anxiety over muscle woes, stress, etc....NEED TO STOP!!!

And now the Bugg Saga.....it gets good!!

So, it died 6/2, 3 hours phone time. 6/4, called back, another 45 min, 6/5, called again, more excuses, another 30 min. Monday morning, I open my email hoping for the coveted UPS shipping label & instead found a SPAM email, in Spanish, from the TECH person sent from his work account. About some TV show w/ links which I didn't open.

So, Mon afternoon, I called again, after another 30 min they finally connected me to supervisor. Went thru saga again, then asked why I can receive SPAM from her employee, but not the email I need? She apologized, PROMISED several times that if I would give her 'just 10 minutes', she would call me back & they would issue me a UPS number immediately. Well, it's Friday & I've never heard from her. Meantime, I am on hold with her, but the 'mute' isn't pressed & I hear the Tech guys in the background, in Spanish, talking about me & they called me a 'F'n Fat B*tch' - in spanish, of course. I said nothing at this point.

Tuesday, I called again, got a different supervisor who I was told was "talking to the UPS department" about my label. when he came to the phone he told me after we talked he would email the shipping department. Differnt story again & he, too, assured me he would call right back. Never did.

Wednesday morning, I LOST it! I got online & emailed the Senior VP of Apex Fitness, the VP, their exec assist & the head of tech support. No response. Then I found on facebook, the CEO of BodyBugg. Emailed him thru Facebook. After doing that, I again called tech support. Asked for supervisor, Still a different one. Went thru everything & then mentioned the 'disrespectful' conversation I overheard in Spanish....while he was talking to me, I could again hear in the background, a discussion about me and another customer in Spanish, & NOT pleasant. He started to tell me that just because they were speaking Spanish didn't mean they were talking about me and that is when I came UNGLUED. I began shouting at him, in Spanish, repeating everything I had just heard them say about me. Went on for about 3 min w/ dead silence on the other end of the phone. When I finished all he could say was 'oh'. I then told him that 'just because I'm a white woman doesn't mean I don't speak the language as well as you do' and that they should 'be careful' lest someone get angry enough to call INS.

Thursday morning, I got an email from the CEO saying he would call me later in the day. Which he actually did! He is personally sending me out a BBugg. Meantime, I called back to Tech support Early Thursday & tech support said they would ship me one out today as well...but who could believe them.

anyway, today, I got a Bugg in the mail that was shipped on Wednesday that no one told me about. also an email from the CEO saying his had been sent, and I'm afraid that another may be coming from the Thursday tech phone call. So, I may end up with THREE. I'd love to keep them all & give them to someone (but I won't) due to all the Hassle I have gone thru. STUPID lack of Customer Service & Tech support!! Time will tell.......

Off to get some stuff done...hopefully more later......I leave for FL 1 month from tomorrow & my weight SUCKS!!!

 

[momof2minnies]

Hi Julie,
That is just awful how you were treated, awe finally someone snagged for thinking they can spew things out in a different language- always wanted to be the one to say Oh really that's what you think of me? In their language-HA!HA!

Keep the Buggs- are you kidding me! They owe you that for the run around.Give them to a friend.Keep them yourself.If it happened once it may happen again and it will save you the hassle.


WDW in 1 month I am jealous.You will get back on track don't worry.

Linda

 

[keenercam]

Julie -- I am glad you didn't stand for that garbage and that you now at least have a BUGG. I hope you can get it to work perfectly for you. With all of the hard work you are putting in, I am sure you are going to be in fabulous shape for your trip.

 

[traceycooper]

wow i cant believe that!!! i thought it was only us Britts who got lousy customer service!!!
I hope it gets taken further & you at least get a writtten apology!!
At least you have your trip to look forward too

 

[goldcupmom]

Thanks, Cam & Tracey! I am waiting on the other Bugg/Buggs to arrive before I activate one. I know that the one from the BBugg chief is new. I'm not so sure that the one I have so far isn't refurb.

I am off to Dr this afternoon. Side is better, but still playing with my mind and I'm well on the way to a sinus infection & I want to get that taken care of before I leave. 40 days til the cruise, 27 til DD & I get on the train. Praying the Dr goes well & she concurs that this is a muscle problem.

I'll update again later. I have actually started my lists & have 4 wheeled carryons & 7 large suitcases all spread out in my Living Room to begin adding things to when I gather them......

Neighborhood garage sale is Saturday, so I will set up Thurs & open Fri/Sat. Hopefully will make a good amount for the trip.

Hope everyone is having a good week thus far!!

 

[toystoryduo]

Wow Julie! I can't believe how much you have been through with the BUGG company. Good for you for going right to the CEO! Their customer service sounds like it is seriously lacking.

Sending some for your garage sale this weekend.

I hope your doctor's appointment went well. Please update us when you can.

Hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!

 

[goldcupmom]

Busy here....never ends!

Went to Dr on Tues. Of course BP was off the charts - 168/100, but I took it before I left home & it was 116/71, & DH takes the machine when he goes to cardiologist, so I know it is reasonably accurate.

Dr also thinks my problem is muscles. However, she pushed WAY HARD near the middle of my stomach & it hurt ridiculously, & still kind of hurts today. Said if it isn't noticably better in 4 wks come back....well, 7 weeks in my case, cuz I will be gone. Thinks I had strained muscles in back & abs(thanks, Jillian!) and then tore the bottom layer....probably from trying to turn the stupid cart in Sams. Lifting/turning definitely aggravates it. And last night I stood for 2+ hours next to my bed rolling change (couldn't carry the darned monkey to a table) for the trip since I had it open to get out GSale change anyway.....middle of night & this morning my right side back muscle is VERY tight & painful....oh well.....

There was a scorpion in DDs room last night & it got away so she is sleeping in the office, but when she is up I will email BBugg Chief to see where he would like me to send the extra(1 showed up). I will activate the new one sometime today or in the morning.

Likely won't get to run to WW tomorrow due to GSale, but I am gonna try. DD will be here & it shouldn't take me more than about 10 min total. I might go today, but doubtful. Lots to get done setting up for sale. I didn't advertise for tomorrow, just gonna put up signs & hope for the best. Saturday may or may not be good....depends on how many there are. I'd really like to get $200 total from sale for the trip.

Went to Eye Dr yesterday. DD's rx hasn't changed. Amazingly, it would have cost me MORE for her exam/contacts if we USED our insurance than if we did not Go figure. My eyes have gotten slightly worse, mainly the near vision...surprise, surprise. I really don't like this Dr, but our Ins is only good at private practices. Really stupid! Yesterday 2 exams & 1 box(both eyes same, so 1 box at a time) contacts for DD was almost $250....WITH INSURANCE!!!!! And if I end up getting glasses there, it will be almost $400 for 1 pair!! GRRRRRR!!!!!! But, my friend on Medicaid/state aid, gets to go every year (we get every 2) & gets FREE any glasses or contacts or BOTH. It seems it just doesn't pay enough to actually WORK anymore!!

On a much happier note, DD & I leave in 25 days & cruise is in 38 days. I NEED IT!!!! But once the sale is over it will truly be all downhill....

Off to update exercise challenge & get busy. I am going to TRY to visit some journals later. Hope all is well with everyone!!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Julie,

I'm glad to hear that your doctor thinks it's a muscle thing and not something more serious. Have you tried any heat patches or something like Biofreeze? That may help alleviate some of the pain for you.

Sending lots of garage sale your way! I hope you make well over $200!!!!

Sending you a PM..........

Have a wonderful day, Julie!

 

[goldcupmom]

Busy day....when isn't it??!!

Today is oldest DS23 birthday. WOW!!

GSale was good - $270.35. I"m still in the cleaning up process.

DD & I leave in 19 days! I AM VERY ANXIOUS!!!

Got back from my walk this morning & DS23 told me the refrigerator was warm inside. Yep. Waiting on the call from the repair guy. UGH!!! NOT what I wanted to do today.

Muscles on side are MUCH better, but I think I've made a discovery. I didn't walk Fri - Sun due to GS & there was NO ache at all. I never really thought about walking working abs, but I do 4 -5 miles, 1 hr 20 min/day & truthfully there is not more than a couple of 10yd AT MOST spots that are level. Everywhere is UP or down, I do 158 stairs each day where it is too steep for the sidewalks & my 'route' goes from 6000' to 6500' to 5500' to 8000' & all over. Hmmmmmmm.......I REALLY think that is the source of much of the residual ache. Walked Mon, Tues & today & some aching. Never thought much about it. Guess it's better exercise than I thought.

And, I made a frightful discovery on Monday while standing in the dressing room waiting on DD. My calves are as big as my lower thighs!!!!! I knew I was literally walking my a$$ off, but my calves are HUGE!!

Haven't been sleeping well due to hot weather & busy, so I'm hoping for a nap today.....doubtful, but there is hope.

Off to get some stuff done & hopefully visit a few journals..... I'll eventually get caught up again!!

 

[toystoryduo]

Great job on the garage sale, Julie!

I hope you were able to get a nap in yesterday.

Have a great day!

 

[momof2minnies]

Hi Julie,
Hope you have a great weekend.

Linda

 

[Amy&Dan]

Julie, sorry about your muscle woes. I hope you feel better! I can't believe you leave so soon! That is awesome you made that much at your garage sale.

Dd's cruise partners sound like not the best people to travel with! But glad it was still a good experience.

Your ds23 has the same birthday as my mom's was.

Keep up the good work, I am glad you had taken your bp at home first so you know its not actually as high as in the doctor's office!

 

[goldcupmom]

Wow! I think I'm the world's worst WISHer!

Finally a couple of minutes to myself.......

10 days til DD & I leave. I am probably 75% packed, so at least that is on track.

Weight is up still. I'm very frustrated, but have adjusted to the fact that I'm not going to make my goal....once again. Oh well.....Life goes on! I'm still plugging away. Much of this is hormone caused I am certain.

I've still been walking Sashi 6 days/week for about 5 miles each time and at least 75% of the walk is hills, so I have to be doing something good.

Raining today, which is why I have time to Dis.

Refrigerator is still not working and I have been fighting our homeowner's insurance company (AHS) for over a week. Each time I call they have a totally different story as to why they can't repair when it is under their contract. So, I have Maytag coming out Monday to fix the recalled part (totally unrelated to the part that is broken). Then DH(I am DONE) will have to call AHS to get them to come out & fix the fridge.

Meantime, I can't do any grocery shopping for they guys for when DD & I are gone as the only working fridge in the house is SMALL. Which means I will likely be doing their shopping next Sunday IF it is fixed.

DS19 is still planning to have a party here for himself on 7/11 - his bday & DD & I leave on 7/13. Needless to say my house is NOT ready for company inside or out!

Ab muscles are mostly better, but still get easily 'tweaked' if I do too much or move wrong. Yesterday morning I was lying on my back in bed with feet on a pillow & went to cross my right leg over left & just that movement I could feel the exact deep muscle that hurts in a line. REALLY strange, but it's apparently the long ones deep down up the front. UGH!!

DS19 went to Dr Mon for sinus infection which I thought was allergy related, but since I know feel like I'm coming down with it, maybe not. Just what I need. NOT!

Next week will be ridiculously busy - Mon is Refrigerator, Wed we have to be at HS at 7:45 to try to convince DDs counselor to hold her classes as we will be gone during registration. She only needs 3/day next year & we don't want to end up with them scattered. Just block 1 - 3 then she can work full time to save for college. Then we both have hair cut/color appointments. She wants some lighter highlights & mine hasn't been done since last summer


At some point I have to grocery shop for DS19's party, order a cake, clean house, finish packing, prepare copious lists for the guys & for DD's BF who will stay here when the guys are gone to care for the dogs.(plus he needs the $$ and his mom wants to throw him out at 17 b/c her new hubby says they shouldn't have to support him - & they are both ICU nurses!) It just never ends.

But, I have my lists (everywhere in the house) & am slowly getting to the day when i can get on the train, duct tape DD's mouth shut , & relax!!

We've got only 3+ hours in Chicago, so will likely just walk about near the station. IF there is time she wants to go to the former Sear's tower & go out on the new glass floored platform....NOT ME!! DC, she really wanted to go see Harry Potter movie in the theater at the station but I've convinced her that since we will be sitting for 3+ days & she can see Harry in FL that we need to do something else.....likely the zoo as she has never been.

Off to TRY to visit some journals...Yes, I still love you all & have been quickly reading, but not taking time to write! Thanks for all your

 

[lovinaz]

Wow, that is quite a haul from your garage sale, congrats!

Sounds like things are pretty hectic, I bet you can't wait to go on your vacation.

Hang in there, it's almost time!

 

[toystoryduo]

Julie,

I wish I lived near you so I could help you out with your to do lists. I'll send you some since I can't be there.

Keep on keeping on, put one foot in front of the other, and before you know it, it will be vacation time!

Have a safe and Happy 4th of July!