Rookie Mistake from a Veteran

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MerpsMom

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This should be on Warped, but it may help whap someone in the head. We all know some modern ticket stubs are heat-sensitive. Well.......and I know better, I swear I do.

The second mistake today was much more veteran-like: working a 12-hour shift while on meds for a (sniff, snuffle) code. cough, cough. (Well, some one had to.)

No more tix available, and no remedy, I'm sure. Oh, boo.
 
I did that once. I had the client's name and the event. I called the theater, explained what happen, and they replaced the ticket at no charge. They sent it directly to me. Try talking to a manager.
 
Hey MM don't feel bad, I just cut an expensive Roma moulding 18.25x18.25 when it should have been 19.25x19.25. I don't even have an excuse, I'm off the cold medication. :eek:

But the good news is I have been here for ten hours on my day off. I even had a couple of people wander in and place orders so I guess that will offset the messed up Roma.

Less is right on getting the ticket replaced. I had to do the same thing many moons ago.....good luck and feel better.
 
MM, I can't tell you how many mats that I have cut in over 20 years in this business, but about 6 weeks ago, if you will remember, I was grousing about not being able to cut mats. It was a $575 order, and I had to cut all 6 mats twice. I managed to mess up all 6 of them the first time 'round. Don't feel like the lone ranger, or the "lone framer". Take the advice Wally gave me. Knock off early. Drink a tall cool one, and go back tomorrow rejuvinated. And call the manager of the concert or event and see if you can't get the tickets replaced. Lots of times they will. ;)
 
I just thought of something to make you feel better. Years ago one of the framers that worked for me drymounted a print out of the monitoring of a moms and babies heartbeats during labor. The thing turned black as night. The framer called me at home in tears. I had to reassure her that I would have done the same thing because honestly I didn't know. the thing was all wrinkled, there was even a stain where a coffee cup had sat on it, so I would have had no qualms drymounting it at the time.

This thing truly was irreplaceable. It had even been signed by all the doctors and nurses with things like "A labor of love" and "2 hearts beating as one". I very briefly toyed with the idea of lurking outside of delivery rooms ready to pounce when I had the opportunity to tear some off of a monitor, but that seemed a little wierd, even for me. :eek:

The lady was very understanding and was reimbursed $250.00 which she commented that she was going to open up the babies college fund with it. So, not such an ugly ending. Hopefully yours will have a happy ending also.
 
Ah, guys, thanx. I guess it's just one of those things which makes us more aware. As the saying goes: There are no accidents. This is from a veteran pilot friend. Somehow, that doesn't make me feel better about plane flight.

I'll give the ticket master a try, but these were things like dated/named airline stubs (who'd have thought they'd be a problem), rock concert tix, and dated Ferris wheel ride chits. I could cry. Hope she's understanding. But you G'rs are making me feel better, no matter what. Already had that libation, btw. :( Boo yet again.
 
Those mistakes would get you fired by some folks on this board. :eek:

Sometimes it doesn't matter what you know, mistakes just happen. We're all functioing with overloaded brains and bodies this time of the year. Give yourselves a break.
 
Cathy ,I've said it before but in the interest of trying to make you feel as good as you have made me feel I'll say it again.
There are two types of framers: those who make mistakes and admit thinking they are in some way less than others,and those who make mistakes and hide them while pointing out their greatest accomplishments ( No matter how many times they repeat themselves)and act astouded at the efforts of others.
There isn't enough time nor space to list my mistakes.The important thing is you know how to correct it and will.
BUDDY
 
Mr. Customer brought in a seal poster from the Baltimore Aquarium. Said to "please just mount it on sticky board" as his daughter's room theme changes about every two years. But he bought the new LJ bright yellow frame with the orange outside edge to complete the job. The poster was aged and wrinkled from the rubber band that had been put around the rolled poster. ANYWAY, to make a long story even longer....the poster did not want to cooperate (please note that I'm not taking the blame YET) and mounted poorly with a big bubble throughout the center. Charles and I Bestined that piece to death and got it off the Perfect Mount. Now, the poster looks REAAAAALLLL bad! Called the Aquarium on Monday and they still had it in stock from the 1986 (!) printing. Talk about being lucky.... the framing gods were smiling on me as the aquarium is celebrating Dollar Days till Christmas. The replacement poster cost me $1 plus $2.65 s/h. I splurged and purchased three (that cartoon seal is really cute and would make a great display using the LJ moulding). Received the replacement(s) today. Mounted the first of the new three poorly AGAIN!!!! First thing I'm gonna do in the morning is mount #2 of the new shipment. That seal is beginning to get ugly!
 
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