Comments for Flowers insolita Blog http://flowers-insolita.com/blog News & thoughts from people at Flowers insolita Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:39:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Goose attack! by Flower Shop Network http://flowers-insolita.com/blog/2009/07/27/goose-attack/comment-page-1/#comment-31529 Flower Shop Network Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:39:35 +0000 http://flowers-insolita.com/blog/?p=311#comment-31529 Now that is real customer service. Making sure the flowers are delivered without regard to life or limb. Geese can be very vicious but you got the flowers delivered despite the danger. Way To Go! Now that is real customer service. Making sure the flowers are delivered without regard to life or limb. Geese can be very vicious but you got the flowers delivered despite the danger. Way To Go!

]]> Comment on Funeral Directors want bailout by Cathy R http://flowers-insolita.com/blog/2009/04/05/funeral-directors-want-bailout/comment-page-1/#comment-29741 Cathy R Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:11:58 +0000 http://flowers-insolita.com/blog/2009/04/05/funeral-directors-want-bailout/#comment-29741 Kenji - This is a fascinating story. I looked at the original article from the Washington Post, saw the April 1 date and thought at first it might be a joke. The funeral industry has come under scrutiny over the last couple decades and now strict rules about disclosing itemized price lists are enforced by the FTC. They recently did undercover inspections in our county and found 2 of 18 mortuaries to have 'significant violations'. http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2009/03/funeral2008.shtm We've had funeral homes refuse to accept flowers when families have opted not to purchase flower car services to transport the arrangements from the mortuaries to the cemeteries. It seems when services are unbundled and itemized, more and more consumers are declining to pay for them. The funeral industry is indeed challenged, but they didn't seem to garner much sympathy with their bailout pitch. Kenji -

This is a fascinating story. I looked at the original article from the Washington Post, saw the April 1 date and thought at first it might be a joke.

The funeral industry has come under scrutiny over the last couple decades and now strict rules about disclosing itemized price lists are enforced by the FTC. They recently did undercover inspections in our county and found 2 of 18 mortuaries to have ’significant violations’. http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2009/03/funeral2008.shtm

We’ve had funeral homes refuse to accept flowers when families have opted not to purchase flower car services to transport the arrangements from the mortuaries to the cemeteries. It seems when services are unbundled and itemized, more and more consumers are declining to pay for them.

The funeral industry is indeed challenged, but they didn’t seem to garner much sympathy with their bailout pitch.

]]> Comment on Funeral Directors want bailout by Cathy http://flowers-insolita.com/blog/2009/04/05/funeral-directors-want-bailout/comment-page-1/#comment-29646 Cathy Tue, 07 Apr 2009 01:39:37 +0000 http://flowers-insolita.com/blog/2009/04/05/funeral-directors-want-bailout/#comment-29646 In the nearly 20 years I've been doing this, we've seen funerals go from 3 sets of calling hours down to one. I'm not an expert on funerals and their costs, but I understand that funeral costs were at one time all bundled. State regulators required more consumer protections, which lead to itemized bills, which lead to fewer calling hours. Why send flowers when they're barely on view? I can't even get folks to send flowers to the house if they've missed the cutoff time for a funeral delivery...because no one will see them. Sad... In the nearly 20 years I’ve been doing this, we’ve seen funerals go from 3 sets of calling hours down to one. I’m not an expert on funerals and their costs, but I understand that funeral costs were at one time all bundled. State regulators required more consumer protections, which lead to itemized bills, which lead to fewer calling hours.

Why send flowers when they’re barely on view? I can’t even get folks to send flowers to the house if they’ve missed the cutoff time for a funeral delivery…because no one will see them. Sad…

]]> Comment on Word Play: “Free Shipping or No Service Charge” by Cathy http://flowers-insolita.com/blog/2008/12/12/word-play-free-shipping-or-no-service-charge/comment-page-1/#comment-11725 Cathy Sat, 13 Dec 2008 02:19:46 +0000 http://flowers-insolita.com/blog/2008/12/12/word-play-free-shipping-or-no-service-charge/#comment-11725 A beautifully illustrated explanation of why order gatherers are bad for the comsumer! May I copy this to my shop's blog? A beautifully illustrated explanation of why order gatherers are bad for the comsumer! May I copy this to my shop’s blog?

]]> Comment on Quiet morning by Jamie Jamison Adams http://flowers-insolita.com/blog/2008/11/09/quiet-morning/comment-page-1/#comment-10613 Jamie Jamison Adams Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:05:03 +0000 http://flowers-insolita.com/blog/2008/11/09/quiet-morning/#comment-10613 Kenji, I am so sorry for your loss. The quiet that occurs after the loss of a beloved pet is the hardest part. I loss Dudley (my beagle/golden retriever mix) 6 weeks ago and the silent has been the hardest part. All the could ofs, would haves and should ofs have also crossed my mind as well. The only solace I have is that I loved him and we had a good life together just as you and Bibi had. Your casket full of flowers was a beautiful way to say your final goodbye. May the joy you shared together always be with you. Kenji,

I am so sorry for your loss. The quiet that occurs after the loss of a beloved pet is the hardest part. I loss Dudley (my beagle/golden retriever mix) 6 weeks ago and the silent has been the hardest part. All the could ofs, would haves and should ofs have also crossed my mind as well.

The only solace I have is that I loved him and we had a good life together just as you and Bibi had.

Your casket full of flowers was a beautiful way to say your final goodbye. May the joy you shared together always be with you.

]]> Comment on Lori, lead designer of Flowers insolita, won a floral design competition! by Brynn Jackson http://flowers-insolita.com/blog/2008/10/08/lori-won-a-design-competition/comment-page-1/#comment-9394 Brynn Jackson Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:27:08 +0000 http://flowers-insolita.com/blog/2008/10/08/lori-won-a-design-competition/#comment-9394 Lori, Wow!! That is an absolutely amazing and creative arrangement. I love your use of non-traditional materials, height and symmetry. Excellent, excellent work. Congratulations!!!! Lori,

Wow!! That is an absolutely amazing and creative arrangement. I love your use of non-traditional materials, height and symmetry. Excellent, excellent work. Congratulations!!!!

]]> Comment on Lori, lead designer of Flowers insolita, won a floral design competition! by Jamie Jamison Adams http://flowers-insolita.com/blog/2008/10/08/lori-won-a-design-competition/comment-page-1/#comment-9393 Jamie Jamison Adams Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:18:14 +0000 http://flowers-insolita.com/blog/2008/10/08/lori-won-a-design-competition/#comment-9393 Lori, Congratulations!!!! Your rose design is absolutely magnificent. I love the motion of the design. What a unique and zen like way to arrange a dozen roses. I could sit and stare at it all day with amazement and tranquility. Lori,

Congratulations!!!! Your rose design is absolutely magnificent. I love the motion of the design. What a unique and zen like way to arrange a dozen roses. I could sit and stare at it all day with amazement and tranquility.

]]> Comment on Spoiled brats by Flowers insolita Blog » Another employee turnover http://flowers-insolita.com/blog/2008/04/25/spoiled-brats/comment-page-1/#comment-717 Flowers insolita Blog » Another employee turnover Mon, 05 May 2008 04:25:14 +0000 http://flowers-insolita.com/blog/2008/04/25/spoiled-brats/#comment-717 [...] In another post, I talked about a nursery guy who was claiming that it’s been difficult to find a “decent young people” willing to work in his establishment.  I also wrote that I hear the same stories from many small business owners. [...] [...] In another post, I talked about a nursery guy who was claiming that it’s been difficult to find a “decent young people” willing to work in his establishment.  I also wrote that I hear the same stories from many small business owners. [...]

]]> Comment on Danger of Internet “florist” by TexasFlowerGuy http://flowers-insolita.com/blog/2008/01/02/danger-of-internet-florist/comment-page-1/#comment-144 TexasFlowerGuy Thu, 03 Jan 2008 22:34:24 +0000 http://flowers-insolita.com/blog/2008/01/02/danger-of-internet-florist/#comment-144 Goldfish, You are doing a great job with this blog. Thanks, TexasFlowerGuy Goldfish,
You are doing a great job with this blog.

Thanks,

TexasFlowerGuy

]]> Comment on Poor boy, he will never give flowers to a girl again! by lori http://flowers-insolita.com/blog/2007/11/01/poor-boy-he-will-never-give-flowers-to-a-girl-again/comment-page-1/#comment-141 lori Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:36:06 +0000 http://flowers-insolita.com/blog/2007/11/01/poor-boy-he-will-never-give-flowers-to-a-girl-again/#comment-141 This by far one of the best videos I've seen. This by far one of the best videos I’ve seen.

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