That's awful, Steph. I'm sorry.
Hmm. It's sounds like the finest party I can imagine getting paid to go to.
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Calli - Mar 01, 2014 12:57:21 pm PST #9665 of 30002
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Vortex - Mar 01, 2014 1:10:44 pm PST #9666 of 30002
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
It's not just a dress, it's your dress. I'm so sorry, honey.
P.M. Marc - Mar 01, 2014 2:03:57 pm PST #9667 of 30002
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
If anyone is going to suggest I go after the dry cleaner for restitution, I don't have it in me to do it. Mostly because they're insisting it isn't their fault and I don't feel like lawyering up for a dress.
Can you get Tim to push on them? Or talk to a different dry cleaner to see if they have information on what may have happened that you can take back to the original one? Also, maybe you can find someone who can call the site where you got it for you and tell them the situation?
And, of course, they suck and I'm so sorry.
Zenkitty - Mar 01, 2014 2:17:09 pm PST #9668 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Aww, Teppy, that's rotten! I'd cry too!
erikaj - Mar 01, 2014 2:40:32 pm PST #9669 of 30002
Always Anti-fascist!
Aw, man. Tep, I'm sorry!
Beverly - Mar 01, 2014 2:48:28 pm PST #9670 of 30002
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Teppy, I'm so sorry, that's a dreadful thing to have happen, and of course you're not blowing it out of proportion--it's important. No, really, it is. You're totally justified in your feelings.
I understand not having the will and energy to sue the cleaners. But I'm going to back Plei on the idea of contacting the place where you got the dress, or having someone do it for you. They should be glad to hear about potential problems for that fabric. And there's at least a 50/50 chance they could replace it for you, if you decide that's what you want.
And if not, then I understand that too. I've had beloved things ruined and repaired that I was never able to summon the same deep affection for afterward.
I'm so very sorry this happened.
Laura - Mar 01, 2014 3:01:35 pm PST #9671 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
I'm so sorry, Teppy. I wish I had something helpful to say.
Connie Neil - Mar 01, 2014 3:03:32 pm PST #9672 of 30002
brillig
I can agree with the "don't have the spoons to see retribution", but trying to follow up in the sense of "Don't let this happen to you!" could be a good mindset. Since the dress isn't designed with single-use in mind, the manufacturer may well be happy to hear about this problem. Unless this is why they don't sell it anymore.
sj - Mar 01, 2014 3:20:18 pm PST #9673 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Oh, Teppy. I'm so sorry. That is awful.
WindSparrow - Mar 01, 2014 4:55:38 pm PST #9674 of 30002
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Oh Teppy! That IS heartbreaking! I'm so sorry!