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George Grand
George Grand Posts: 12,258
edited December 2010 in The Clubhouse
I ordered an atomic clock alarm clock, that also projects the time onto the ceiling. The atomic part is for me, the projecting on the ceiling is to torment my wife, the former Theresa Talamonti. I knew ahead of time it would "bug" her to have the PRECISE time projected in not too bright, not too large, subtle red numbers, onto the ceiling while she's trying to sleep. What type sickness is this anyway?

The atomic part won't work, so I notified the company via e-mail, being careful to mention I am highly experienced in the area of atomic clocketry, because I have several that I've been using for years. I had to go through the usual tail chase for a few e-mails, following exact instructions on how to get it to perform. No dice. The girl finally says to me, "Send me a copy of the receipt and I'll authorize you a new clock." I told her I purchased it online with a credit card, and I don't have a receipt. "Well you'll need to wait and send me a copy of the credit card statement, or you could just photo the clock and e-mail me the picture, and then I'll authorize shipment of your replacement clock."

I sent one last e-mail. "Do you keep records? If there is a question about the legitimacy of this purchase, why did you send me one?"

I shortly received a e-mail reply with my shipping tracking # and expected delivery date.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited December 2010
    WOW! An atomic clocketrist, on this forum!
    I feel underdressed for this forum!:biggrin:
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,759
    edited December 2010
    most of our clocks are full of gears and springs and stuff like that - but it's a good story, George; an inspiring Christmas story. You raised a good point.

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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited December 2010
    Just because you glow in the dark does not make you an atomic expert. Could be that cheap perfume you bought at the yard sale.

    Merry Christmas

    The current time is 11:19 PM EST
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited December 2010
    Having the time projected on the ceiling of the bedroom would bug me too! And I'm not sure how that would work with the life-size picture of Doro I have on the bedroom ceiling :wink:
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,960
    edited December 2010
    George -

    You're a persistent SOB :) Congrats, and Merry Xmas.

    James
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  • tentoze
    tentoze Posts: 133
    edited December 2010
    Merry Christmas, you crusty old isotope.
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,712
    edited December 2010
    I get the feeling that somehow, someway, before it's all said and done, a certain Polkie is going to wind up trying to tweak his atomic clock, and we're going to all experience a rip in the fabric of the space/time continuum.

    Not trying to make any accusations, but are you aware that "George Grand" and "Nikola Tesla" both have the exact same number of letters ? Mere coincidence or ........ ?

    Are you aware that contained within the name "George Grand" are the secret words, "Danger Gorge" ? Not to mention "Darn Egg Ogre" and "Argon Red Egg" ( is this secret Russian Code for the mysterious substance, Red Mecury ? ).

    It's ..... almost too much to think about !

    ..... in fact, I've probably thought about it too much already. :redface:


    In any event, ..... MERRY CHRISTMAS !!
    Sal Palooza
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited December 2010
    George, you are a riot. Merry Christmas!
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited December 2010
    After your last e-mail,,I suppose the CS folks figured it out,,with your help,,,kinda like "oh yeah",,wht did we send him one?.Priceless.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited December 2010
    Merry Christmas George.

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  • WagnerRC
    WagnerRC Posts: 2,155
    edited December 2010
    Merry Christmas George
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  • Big Dawg
    Big Dawg Posts: 2,005
    edited December 2010
    mrbigbluelight wrote: »
    Are you aware that contained within the name "George Grand" are the secret words, "Danger Gorge" ? Not to mention "Darn Egg Ogre" and "Argon Red Egg" ( is this secret Russian Code for the mysterious substance, Red Mecury ? ).
    MERRY CHRISTMAS !!

    Maybe you should go a little easier on the egg nog.....

    Merry Christmas!
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited December 2010
    The Man The Myth The Legend continues........

    doing Julie, no I did not peek.

    RT1
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  • dcmeigs
    dcmeigs Posts: 708
    edited December 2010
    Apple did the same thing to me with the iphone. They wanted me to go to their store and have their people print me a copy of the receipt, bring it home and FAX it to them. It's a strange world out there.

    Merry Christmas!!!
    The world is full of answers, some are right and some are wrong. - Neil Young
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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited December 2010
    Time is irrelevent....or is it Time is relevant. I could never remember which way it was/is or supposed to be.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,759
    edited December 2010
    Time Has Come Today
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111135
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  • cubdog
    cubdog Posts: 835
    edited December 2010
    I use a sundial and a rooster. Snooze alarm not included.

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