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Archive for January, 2009

Of dead car batteries and auto parts stores…

Today was an interesting day as a consumer. In the ever demanding world of customer service you would think that an eighty dollar sale would be second to customer loyalty and the subsequent revenue that customer represents. Unfortunately, this was not the case today…  Normally, I would have taken the associate for their word and purchased a new battery, but there was something about this individual that screamed, “I am lying to you” (not a good aura for a salesperson).  Being a technical individual I also would have attributed the BAD result from testing to improperly calibrated or simply bad equipment.  Alas, after taking my batter to two other stores and reading the resulting GOOD I had to wonder…

- James


Mr. Brown Iced Coffee

Erin and I ventured into an asian (p.c.?) grocery store today and stumbled upon, wait for it, wait for it… MR. BROWN ICED COFFEE. Anyone that knows me also knows my love for my name and seeing it on a can nearly stilled my heart…  Now for the review;

I sampled the regular flavor in the 8.12 FL. OZ. can. The aroma of coffee is apparent after opening the can along with a “sweetness”.  The taste is smooth and coats the toungue. I think I enjoy a bit of grittiness which this has none of and yet I think I will buy some more!

King Car keep it coming! I look forward to sampling your other flavours soon.

- James