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Now that is high tech and organized, both Wal-Mart and Amazon.com.

By Barbara S. Duncan

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Advantage

October 14, 2008 02:34 AM

Today Hubby complained again about needing some British Sterling After Shave. The last time I went to Wal-Mart and looked behind the locked doors of the display case, I didn't see any and there was no one to ask.

He whined and said he guessed he'd have to go out there himself and see if they had any. I suggested that I just order him some. He jumped at that idea.

So I went to Walmart.com and put the item in for a search. The report said that Wal-Mart doesn't sell the item on line but I could do a store search. I put in our zip code and all stores within 100 miles that carried the item popped up. Our store didn't pop up. So if he'd driven out there, he'd have found none. They have evidently quit carrying the item.

But the stores that did pop up reported either "out of stock", "limited supply" etc. And those stores were 50 miles or so away. But the report was as of October 14, 2008.....!!!! Now that is keeping up with stock!!!

Then I went to my favorite on-line store, Amazon.com. They had it. One bottle was $9.99 and there was ONE item in stock! Now that is keeping up with inventory!! I thought they might be joshing me so I put 2 in the selection box. They quickly said, "You dummy, I told you there was only one bottle available!"

Well, maybe the language wasn't that harsh but they got the point across to me.

What I was impressed about and so was the golfer-squirrelhunting dude behind me was the way giant businesses can keep up with one bottle of after shave.

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Steven L. Smith

King of the House Home Inspection, Inc. - Bellingham, WA

Bellingham WA Home Inspector

Dear Mrs. Barbara,

Your dude is an animal. Lose him. Don't try to make him smell better. I regret to say that I will be unable to comment on your blog for one week. Due to a crisis in Algiers, I will be deployed by the French Foreign Legion for a week. I am retired, but in the reserves, and a major crisis is brewing.

Your friend Nutsy

Certifried Home Inspector

Oct 14, 2008 03:07 AM

Barbara S. Duncan

RE/MAX Advantage - Searcy, AR

GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR

But Nutsy, you can take your blackberry and keep up with my blogs! You know that you are high-tech just like Wal-Mart and Amazon.com.

Oct 14, 2008 03:17 AM

Charles Buell

Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA

Seattle Home Inspector

Barbara, the problem with that suggestion is that Nutsy "eats" blackberries. Unlike Amazon and Wal-Mart he can't keep track of his nuts at all either! (Wonder how he would look with a shaved tail?)

Oct 14, 2008 03:25 AM

Charles, you've got to quit picking on Nutsy. He is one smart squirrel who is very polite and tactful.....except he doesn't like my husband.

Oct 14, 2008 03:36 AM

Barbara and Charlie,

All joking aside, can we be serious for a moment? Whatever is going on with Nutsy is serious. He was contacted about 3AM, by the French. They had him out of here and on a plane to SeaTac, connection flight, within three hours. I am going to keep my eyes and ears open for news from Algiers. This is all top secret but a person might be able to figure out what is going on from the news. He is very good at what he does and they thought it crucial that he be there.

Oct 14, 2008 03:48 AM

Steven, I am serious. Why'd you let that sweet smart squirrel go without you? He has probably been kidnapped due to your irresponsible behavior. Activerain is going to be unhappy with Nutsy's mentor/employer!!! We'd grown to love that arrogant rodent.

Oct 14, 2008 04:42 AM

Barbara,

He can take care of himself, that much I am convinced of. They use him for heavy surveillance activities. Can you imagine trying to keep him out of the house if he really wanted in? Impossible. He comes in high, low, by tree, by wire, by 30' leaps. He can chew through screens or wood.

Oct 14, 2008 05:14 AM

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA

Put 40 years of experience to work for you

Nutsy is a riot. At least now I know what you're talking about. :)

Oct 14, 2008 05:21 AM

Elizabeth, you have to tune in to Nutsy. He truly is a riot.

Steven, perhaps you can train a few others while he's gone. You'll have a "squirrel-gang" similar to the old "chain-gang" that got so much accomplished.

Oct 14, 2008 06:21 AM

Gene Mock

Associate Broker ~ Premier Team, KW Realty - Leesburg, VA

GRI, CRB, CRS, ABR, CIPS, TRC, SFR, SRES

I think these computers have gotten too smart for their britches sometimes, lol. great post Barbara!

Oct 14, 2008 06:25 AM

Gene, you wouldn't say that if you were trying to order a very essential item and it was EASY!! I think perhaps they should be put in charge of Fannie and Freddie. LOL

Oct 14, 2008 06:30 AM

Carol Culkin

Diamond Partners Inc - Overland Park, KS

Overland Park Residential Real Estate

Barbara - Okay, I have no clue what British Sterling is. But, wouldn't it make your life easier if you just found hubby a new sent that is more readily available?

Oct 14, 2008 12:48 PM

Carol, you know how men are! I don't want him to change either because most men's scents are horrid. Don't you know guys (and girls) who make you want to run in the other direction? LOL It has now been shipped! Fast service!!

Oct 14, 2008 12:58 PM

Now that is high tech and organized, both Wal-Mart and Amazon.com.

But the stores that did pop up reported either "out of stock", "limited supply" etc. And those stores were 50 miles or so away. But the report was as of October 14, 2008.....!!!! Now that is keeping up with stock!!!

What I was impressed about and so was the golfer-squirrelhunting dude behind me was the way giant businesses can keep up with one bottle of after shave.

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