It’s Always Something

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We returned from Florida to discover that the seat controls on the driver’s side were not working. That meant that I had to drive home from the airport. It also meant that I had to drive to the wake and home in the rain that night. And, it meant that I had to drive in the funeral cort

6 thoughts on “It’s Always Something”

  1. I believe that our friendly big-box store (W-M) started the “pull” concept of supply/demand. It used to be that stores stocked goods in anticipation of demand: they used the “push” concept. The wholesalers did likewise. (And, I remember having 100s of small airplanes sitting, unsold, on the grounds of the Little Airplane Company.) Now, the supply chain has become shorter and leaner. Nothing happens until someone orders something–which causes a “pull” at one end of the supply chain. We didn’t know how good we had it, did we?
    There was never any doubt about your rising to the occasion–at least, not among your faithful readers. You have that part behind you. It will be a long time before Dear Husband gets to the point where he can function in the full-normal mode; but, he’ll make it–especially with you there to provide an understanding partner.

  2. Thank you for the explanation of the change in marketing strategy. It hasn’t bothered me much in other areas, but this particular situation burns me. The dealership is easily a 30 minute drive away, so at the very least, I’m out an hour that day. Then, some of the people holding down chairs in the office are not the brightest bulbs, so there is always the need to double check their work.
    You’re right about Dear Husband. This is something that will take him a long time to accept. I’ll have to find ways to let him talk about it, when he’s ready.

  3. Just read an article in yesterday’s “The Wall Street Journal” about “Just-in-Time [another term for the pull system] Inventories Make U.S. Vulnerable in a Pandemic”. The sub-header says, “Low Stockpiles at Hospitals Boost Efficiency but Leave No Extras for Flu Outbreak”. The by-line is Bernard Wysocki Jr and Sarah Luece. Recommended reading.

  4. It’s one thing when your car dealership uses the pull system and another when the local hospitals does. That should strike fear into your hearts!!

  5. So sorry to hear about all your problems, on top of everything else, buffy.
    It’s hard being supportive, and knowing what to do when, and what not to do, isn’t it? 15 weeks on and it is getting easier… Hang on in there.
    And don’t forget that you need treats to keep you going.

  6. BW, you are a girl after my own heart! Actually, I had to do a little grocery shopping today, and I brought home donuts because I knew the sweets would tempt my mother to eat. Of course, I had a “sweetie” too. *G*
    I’m really lucky that I don’t have a terrible sweet tooth. Both my parents like(d) their sweets. For my Dad, it was hard candy and ice cream. Elegante Mother will push her food around her dinner plate but practically lick her ice cream bowl clean at night. And dark chocolate is a must in her book!
    Things will get better, BW, and until then, we always have treats.

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