Geico bites

I had a random thought the other day while I was trolling Google for mentions of my company's name (hey, try it sometime, you'd be surprised) about the fact that I have major issues with some companies, but never express then in a googlable fashion (yes, I just made that word up.)

I hate Geico. I don't care how cute the Gecko is the company is terrible. I have tried to contact their marketing department about this issue with NO resolution. I am hoping that some lovely young Geico marketing intern gets to read this.

All companies try to win back lost customers, it's a basic law of marketing. Many companies have less than robust customer databases (we're guilty at my company). Geico is just one such company. In an effort to win back Chris' business they constantly send us letters and flyers saying "Come back, save money," "You were a valued customer and we want you back!" Come ON! That is just bull hockey!

As a bit of background, Geico dropped Chris like a bad habit two years ago because he had one to many accidents. Which, you say, is justified. UNTIL you realize that none of the accidents were his fault and he wasn't in the car for any of them. That's right, his car was parked, engine off, in a parking space. Geico sent a letter that said "Effective immediately your policy had been cancelled."

We hate Geico in our house, and getting those annoying winback letters just makes us hate them even more. So - Dear Geico marketing wiseguy (or girl) - please stop sending us letters. We don't like you, and will never go back to Geico.

Thanks, I will step down from my soap box now.

Later Days.

Um, happy new year....

Oops...sorry, I didn't realize it had been so long since I'd posted. It has been a busy month! Sadly, not busy in a way that yields interesting stories, just not enough time to write anything down.

The weather has been completely off the wall. We had a period of 40 and 50 degree weatehr, followed by a sub zero day, and now it's warmingback up, but everything is covered in ice. Makes for a very interesting commute!

My remote car starter (thank you honey!) is being installed tomorrow. YIPEEE! Though, with the weather the way it has been, I probably won't need it!

I just "bought" a ticket to go to Florida to visit Hannah in March. I LOVE Frequent Flyer Miles. I still have 40,000 miles left, and will be earning a bunch this year. It took a bit to get the right combination of days, but I'm all set now. Should be fun!

Hope you are having a fantastic new year!

Later Days!