WalMart Pickup Scam

 I can't believe I gave this a 3rd chance. 

The first time I tried it, I received 3 messages my items were ready for pickup, only to be told each time, that they weren't. I ended up canceling the order after the final false alarm. 

I waited a year later and tried it again. Same issue. They told me it was ready but when I arrived told me it'd be a little longer wait because the order wasn't. After 30 min of waiting, I tried knocking on the door. When no one answered, I went inside and spoke to a manager. She said they'd closed for the night and I could pick up my order tomorrow. 

I got a refund, picked up my groceries there afterwards and went home. 

Recently (after everyone swore to me they've never had issues) I decided to give them another try. 

Same thing AGAIN. A message my order was ready. 20 minute wait. No one answering the phone. Then I noticed my app says my order was picked up and completed. 

I walked inside. Spoke to Customer Service. The said they still had my order in the back, but I had to drive back to the pickup spot to receive it. I waited 10 more minutes, then left and asked for a refund online. Except this time, they sneakily gave it back as a credit (since they claim I already got my items) and now there's an $8 surcharge on anything I try to buy now over the app. 

What a scam. Never using pickup option again. 

Ghost Jobs

 I'd never heard of this until last month when I was talking to a buddy of mine who's been out of job for over a year now and complaining that every remote job he applies for is fake. I started wondering how true that was. 

So since then I've applied for over 40 jobs which I was more than qualified for to see if I would get any call backs. I'll admit, after the first 12 I was nervous my phone would be ringing off the hook and I'd be embarrassed to tell people, I wasn't interested.

However, as the weeks rolled by I noticed not a SINGLE application ever got picked up. Most didn't bother responding back. From what I understand you have companies "hiring" to make it look like they're growing so investors will be impressed. Others do it to grab and sell your information to 3rd parties who constantly bomb your phone and email with spam. (i've blocked several numbers and email precipitants, in the past few week as proof)

Wow. Surely not EVERY remote position is fake but I'm beginning to wonder how many "jobs" are actually out there. If it's in a legit location or local I can believe it. But "remote"? At the moment I'm batting 1000 that they're all fake. 

That certainly sucks for my friend looking for something remote. I'm just happy I'm not looking for work right now. It's a tough labor market!

Moonfall (review)

 Megan and I watched this random movie from 2022 to see if it was any good. 

It's a story of renegade AI, alien races, government conspiracies and astronauts from NASA trying to save the planet before the moon comes crashed down to earth. 

Throw in a few humorous moments and this was a fun watch. It follows the strict formula used in every action film of the late 90s to a T. Even the characters. 

We have the down on his luck, hero who comes out of retirement to save the day! The girl who has beef with the hero but is willing to work with him one more time when the planet Earth is on the line and the comedic relief "conspiracy theorist" who does have some good lines. 

At the end you could tell this movie was begging for a sequel, but since the movie went in and out of theaters without so much as a whimper in the box office, it's very doubtful one will come. 

Overall though, it was an enjoyable film and worth it, when there's nothing else to view. 

Have a good weekend folks!

Voyage of the Dawn Treader

 Loved it. Best one of the series so far. 

The filmed this the same time as Caspian. The story doesn't feel dragged out of rushed either and is very true to the novel. They just don't make movies like this anymore. These days everyone thinks they can write better than a Best Selling novel and move away from the original vision of the books to their own lame, pathetic and terrible attempt to rewrite the story for "modern" audiences. 

It's terrible. 

Thankfully, this took place in a time people could still stay true to the vision of the author and I'm thankful for it. 

Needless to say, the kids LOVED this one. 

On to the Silver Chair!

Bubblicious Strawberry Ghost

 Tried it. 

Taste very similar to the regular Bubblicious flavor I tried. I could smell the strawberry but the flavor is so weak it's overwhelmed by the bubble gum flavor.

Now that I think about it, I don't think I'd ever try either of these two flavors again. 

Alani Witch's Brew

 Almost every woman at work goes nuts over this flavor every year. WalMart says whenever they receive a pallet of it, it sells out before the end of the day. Woman from work are literally buying CASES of this stuff and I finally got to try it and see for myself. 

It's ok. Taste like a caramel apple.... but I don't get the hype. It's a fine flavor and this is my first time to try this drink, but it's not something I would buy over several other choices at the store. 

I heard they even made a "regular" edition to sell outside of the fall holiday called "Candy Apple" but I'm not sure I'll try that one unless someone throws a can my way. 

Prince Caspian (BBC Review)

 This series was only 2 episodes long and it was excellent. They didn't feel the need to stretch the simple story from the novel any longer than it needed. (unlike the Disney film)

It doesn't over stay its welcome and (once again) stays true to the story from the novel. The set, costumes and acting are good for a show from the 80s. BBC really have love for this book series. You can tell that in the production. 

It's obvious to me now, that the filmed this and Voyage of the Dawn Treader back to back. 

Can't wait to get to the next book in the series. Even my kids are enjoying this!