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Mark Thorson
Jan 23, 2016, 6:55:05 PM1/23/16
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I rarely go to Wal-Mart, but they're pretty good
on small appliances, so I went there to get a
coffeemaker for my Mom. While there, I checked
out the canned fish section. What caught my eye
was the Pampa canned octopus from Spain. At only
$1.38 for a 4 oz. can, how bad could it be?
Not bad at all. In fact, one of the best canned
seafoods I've ever bought. Slices of tentacle
in a bland vegetable oil. I wasn't going to drive
all the way back to buy more, though the thought
crossed my mind. But then I remembered that a
Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market opened much closer to
me recently. My sister told me it was like a
supermarket, just food.
So, I checked it out. It's a big supermarket.
The vegetable section isn't that big, but the
rest of it is like the largest Safeway stores.
It also has a housewares and OTC drug section.
Prices are usually very good. Fresh brocolli
is only $1.54/lb right now, when everybody else
is charging $2.49 or $2.99, and the quality is
very good. I buy a lot of brocolli, so that
gives me a reason to go there. Lindt 90% bars
are also good, I think $2.85.
They had a place on the shelf for the octopus,
but no cans. It wasn't until my third trip
that they 'em, so I bought all 12 cans. Since
then, I scooped up another batch of 11. I've
only used up 11 cans total, including the first
one, so now I don't feel so pressed to buy every
can I see.
The octopus is very good drained, then eaten
with the Shirakiku wasabi oil. Minced shallots
goes good with that too.
on small appliances, so I went there to get a
coffeemaker for my Mom. While there, I checked
out the canned fish section. What caught my eye
was the Pampa canned octopus from Spain. At only
$1.38 for a 4 oz. can, how bad could it be?
Not bad at all. In fact, one of the best canned
seafoods I've ever bought. Slices of tentacle
in a bland vegetable oil. I wasn't going to drive
all the way back to buy more, though the thought
crossed my mind. But then I remembered that a
Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market opened much closer to
me recently. My sister told me it was like a
supermarket, just food.
So, I checked it out. It's a big supermarket.
The vegetable section isn't that big, but the
rest of it is like the largest Safeway stores.
It also has a housewares and OTC drug section.
Prices are usually very good. Fresh brocolli
is only $1.54/lb right now, when everybody else
is charging $2.49 or $2.99, and the quality is
very good. I buy a lot of brocolli, so that
gives me a reason to go there. Lindt 90% bars
are also good, I think $2.85.
They had a place on the shelf for the octopus,
but no cans. It wasn't until my third trip
that they 'em, so I bought all 12 cans. Since
then, I scooped up another batch of 11. I've
only used up 11 cans total, including the first
one, so now I don't feel so pressed to buy every
can I see.
The octopus is very good drained, then eaten
with the Shirakiku wasabi oil. Minced shallots
goes good with that too.
Groupkillas
Jan 23, 2016, 7:57:15 PM1/23/16
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Sqwertz wrote:
> I used to eat
Well stop, forever, you risible shitbag.
> I used to eat
Well stop, forever, you risible shitbag.
Cheryl
Jan 23, 2016, 9:56:39 PM1/23/16
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On 1/23/2016 7:49 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
> I realized I was chewing a piece of plastic bag. I didn't notice it
> when I was forking it out of the can because some of the skin on the
> octopus is also black. So into my mouth it went. It wasn't until
> everything else was chewed that I realized there's something wrong in
> my mouth.
>
> This is what I pulled out of my mouth - slightly chewed:
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/sqwertz/24202066569/in/dateposted/
>
> So I filled out their web form with all the product information and
> date codes and included the picture of the plastic and two weeks later
> never heard back. So I did it again, except this time I didn't have
> the date codes any longer. They did respond the second time and now
> they wanted a PICTURE of the can (after I already gave them the codes
> and threw the stinky can away). Mine and her response is attached
> below. Then they blew me off again and wouldn't answer any further
> emails. And I sure didn't get any refund that she promised.
>
> Pampa is an Evil, EVIL Company that doesn't care if they have foreign,
> unfit material in their products. From now on I only buy the Vigo
> brand Marinated Octopus. It's better - excellent meaty flavor in a
> lightly seasoned sauce. Even the plain packed in oil is good.
>
> Matter of fact, I'm CC:ing this post to her VIA email.
>
> Email response:
>
> I did not save the can or the box since I didn't not think that would
> be necessary afetr copying the codes to your website. I do have
> another can that was bought around or at the same time at the same
> location and this one appears to have a BB date of "CT-05-2018". With
> a can code of 12 26? 36/346. The "?" is illegible, probably a 6 or an
> 8. Needless to say I have not opened this can yet, along with a can
> of your squid in ink sauce.
>
> -sw
>
>
> On 9/24/2013 5:20 PM, Stephanie Madison wrote:
>> Dear Mr. Wertz,
>>
>> We were notified of your complaint concerning the *Pampa Octopus in
>> Garlic Sauce *product that you purchased through the customer contact
>> portion of our website. We apologize that your initial email/
>> information was not received. However, we thank you for notifying us of
>> your complaint. We strive to provide you with the best possible
>> products, and when you feel that it fails to meet your expectations,
>> it’s important for us to know.
>>
>> We apologize that you received a product that prompted you to contact us
>> with a complaint, and we regret any inconvenience or frustration that
>> your experience has caused you. I understand the urgency of this matter;
>> therefore I ask that you please call (305-365-9652 ext. 232), email
>> (smad...@transnationalfoods.com
>> <mailto:smad...@transnationalfoods.com> ) or write (1110 Brickell Ave,
>> Suite 808; Miami, FL 33131) to me directly to discuss this matter
>> further as well as to offer you a refund. As your initial information
>> and the link to the issue noted has been helpful, for our research we
>> would also like to have a picture of the lot information from the can if
>> possible.
>>
>> Your patronage is important to us, and we hope that you’ll continue to
>> give us the opportunity to serve you.
>>
>> Thank you again for bringing this matter to our attention.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Stephanie Madison
>>
>> **
>>
>> *TRANSNATIONAL FOODS, INC.**
>> ****1110 Brickell Ave., Suite #808,
>> Miami, FL 33131
>> (Phone: (305) 365-9652 ext 232, (757) 955-2305
>> 2FAX: (305) 860-9334
>>
>> +E-mail: _smadison@transnationalfoods
>> <mailto:smad...@transnationalfoods.com>.com___
>>
>> www.transnationalfoods.com <http://www.transnationalfoods.com/>
Email is a terrible method of complaints as I've found out. Unless it is
a small company where the owners are directly involved in email
conversations, it never goes as planned. That said, phone calls result
in even more frustration because you can never get to the person who
really cares, if any of them do.
--
ღ.¸¸.✫*¨`*✶
Cheryl
> On Sat, 23 Jan 2016 15:46:19 -0800, Mark Thorson wrote:
>
>> What caught my eye
>> was the Pampa canned octopus from Spain. At only
>> $1.38 for a 4 oz. can, how bad could it be?
>>
>> Not bad at all. In fact, one of the best canned
>> seafoods I've ever bought. Slices of tentacle
>> in a bland vegetable oil.
>
> I used to eat that brand of Octopus a lot until one time back in 2013
>
>> What caught my eye
>> was the Pampa canned octopus from Spain. At only
>> $1.38 for a 4 oz. can, how bad could it be?
>>
>> Not bad at all. In fact, one of the best canned
>> seafoods I've ever bought. Slices of tentacle
>> in a bland vegetable oil.
>
> I realized I was chewing a piece of plastic bag. I didn't notice it
> when I was forking it out of the can because some of the skin on the
> octopus is also black. So into my mouth it went. It wasn't until
> everything else was chewed that I realized there's something wrong in
> my mouth.
>
> This is what I pulled out of my mouth - slightly chewed:
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/sqwertz/24202066569/in/dateposted/
>
> So I filled out their web form with all the product information and
> date codes and included the picture of the plastic and two weeks later
> never heard back. So I did it again, except this time I didn't have
> the date codes any longer. They did respond the second time and now
> they wanted a PICTURE of the can (after I already gave them the codes
> and threw the stinky can away). Mine and her response is attached
> below. Then they blew me off again and wouldn't answer any further
> emails. And I sure didn't get any refund that she promised.
>
> Pampa is an Evil, EVIL Company that doesn't care if they have foreign,
> unfit material in their products. From now on I only buy the Vigo
> brand Marinated Octopus. It's better - excellent meaty flavor in a
> lightly seasoned sauce. Even the plain packed in oil is good.
>
> Matter of fact, I'm CC:ing this post to her VIA email.
>
> Email response:
>
> I did not save the can or the box since I didn't not think that would
> be necessary afetr copying the codes to your website. I do have
> another can that was bought around or at the same time at the same
> location and this one appears to have a BB date of "CT-05-2018". With
> a can code of 12 26? 36/346. The "?" is illegible, probably a 6 or an
> 8. Needless to say I have not opened this can yet, along with a can
> of your squid in ink sauce.
>
> -sw
>
>
> On 9/24/2013 5:20 PM, Stephanie Madison wrote:
>> Dear Mr. Wertz,
>>
>> We were notified of your complaint concerning the *Pampa Octopus in
>> Garlic Sauce *product that you purchased through the customer contact
>> portion of our website. We apologize that your initial email/
>> information was not received. However, we thank you for notifying us of
>> your complaint. We strive to provide you with the best possible
>> products, and when you feel that it fails to meet your expectations,
>> it’s important for us to know.
>>
>> We apologize that you received a product that prompted you to contact us
>> with a complaint, and we regret any inconvenience or frustration that
>> your experience has caused you. I understand the urgency of this matter;
>> therefore I ask that you please call (305-365-9652 ext. 232), email
>> (smad...@transnationalfoods.com
>> <mailto:smad...@transnationalfoods.com> ) or write (1110 Brickell Ave,
>> Suite 808; Miami, FL 33131) to me directly to discuss this matter
>> further as well as to offer you a refund. As your initial information
>> and the link to the issue noted has been helpful, for our research we
>> would also like to have a picture of the lot information from the can if
>> possible.
>>
>> Your patronage is important to us, and we hope that you’ll continue to
>> give us the opportunity to serve you.
>>
>> Thank you again for bringing this matter to our attention.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Stephanie Madison
>>
>> **
>>
>> *TRANSNATIONAL FOODS, INC.**
>> ****1110 Brickell Ave., Suite #808,
>> Miami, FL 33131
>> (Phone: (305) 365-9652 ext 232, (757) 955-2305
>> 2FAX: (305) 860-9334
>>
>> +E-mail: _smadison@transnationalfoods
>> <mailto:smad...@transnationalfoods.com>.com___
>>
>> www.transnationalfoods.com <http://www.transnationalfoods.com/>
Email is a terrible method of complaints as I've found out. Unless it is
a small company where the owners are directly involved in email
conversations, it never goes as planned. That said, phone calls result
in even more frustration because you can never get to the person who
really cares, if any of them do.
--
ღ.¸¸.✫*¨`*✶
Cheryl
Brooklyn1
Jan 23, 2016, 10:21:48 PM1/23/16
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Mark Thorson wrote:
>
> What caught my eye
> was the Pampa canned octopus from Spain. At only
> $1.38 for a 4 oz. can, how bad could it be?
>
> Not bad at all. In fact, one of the best canned
> seafoods I've ever bought. Slices of testicle
>
> What caught my eye
> was the Pampa canned octopus from Spain. At only
> $1.38 for a 4 oz. can, how bad could it be?
>
> Not bad at all. In fact, one of the best canned
> in a bland vegetable oil.
Did you enjoy the senorita suckers?
Brooklyn1
Jan 24, 2016, 12:36:18 PM1/24/16
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On Sat, 23 Jan 2016 21:30:40 -0600, Sqwertz <swe...@cluemail.compost>
wrote:
>On Sat, 23 Jan 2016 21:56:24 -0500, Cheryl wrote:
>
>> Email is a terrible method of complaints as I've found out. Unless it is
>> a small company where the owners are directly involved in email
>> conversations, it never goes as planned. That said, phone calls result
>> in even more frustration because you can never get to the person who
>> really cares, if any of them do.
>
>I prefer email over web forms or any other form of communicating
>product complaints. On a phone call you rely on somebody to
>transcribe and summarize your complaint.
I've yet to have my phoned complaints/suggestions, etc. go unanswered
by snail mail. Last was about two months ago to complain about a can
of Lysol spray that stopped spraying while still practically full, I
promptly received a letter of apology and five coupons for free Lysol.
I don't bother with web forms, I have never gotten a reply so I doubt
anyone reads those. Email complaints get a reply maybe 25% of the
time and months after the fact. When I buy anything on line if there
is no contact phone number I don't buy from them.
wrote:
>On Sat, 23 Jan 2016 21:56:24 -0500, Cheryl wrote:
>
>> Email is a terrible method of complaints as I've found out. Unless it is
>> a small company where the owners are directly involved in email
>> conversations, it never goes as planned. That said, phone calls result
>> in even more frustration because you can never get to the person who
>> really cares, if any of them do.
>
>product complaints. On a phone call you rely on somebody to
>transcribe and summarize your complaint.
I've yet to have my phoned complaints/suggestions, etc. go unanswered
by snail mail. Last was about two months ago to complain about a can
of Lysol spray that stopped spraying while still practically full, I
promptly received a letter of apology and five coupons for free Lysol.
I don't bother with web forms, I have never gotten a reply so I doubt
anyone reads those. Email complaints get a reply maybe 25% of the
time and months after the fact. When I buy anything on line if there
is no contact phone number I don't buy from them.
Nunya Bidnits
Jan 24, 2016, 1:18:25 PM1/24/16
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"Sqwertz" wrote in message
news:1qeggwouirtb6$.dlg@sqwertz.com...
Sheldon screeded: <big clip>
>> I don't bother with web forms, I have never gotten a reply so
>> I doubt
>> anyone reads those.
>other
>10% are written by me not intending a response.
Sheldon gets a low rate of return because he writes those giant
blocks of screedtext, so I'm sure he's right that nobody reads
them.
Groupkillas
Jan 24, 2016, 1:32:26 PM1/24/16
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Sqwertz wrote:
> I get a 90% reply rate
Gay classifieds?
> I get a 90% reply rate
https://www.austinfoodbank.org/sites/default/files/styles/defaultcustom_user_default_large_1x/public/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Steve-Wertz-Presentation-057.jpg?itok=ROLljz1Z
cibola de oro
Jan 24, 2016, 1:34:35 PM1/24/16
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Nunya Bidnits wrote:
> Sheldon gets a low rate of return
Yer a fucking greaseball:
> Sheldon gets a low rate of return
http://kcbs.us/photos/10GABBdsc_0115.jpg
dsi1
Jan 24, 2016, 1:42:15 PM1/24/16
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vc_L0vgdH4w
cibola de oro
Jan 24, 2016, 1:50:43 PM1/24/16
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dsi1
Jan 24, 2016, 2:29:55 PM1/24/16
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cibola de oro
Jan 24, 2016, 4:54:08 PM1/24/16
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Sqwertz
Jan 25, 2016, 12:28:11 PM1/25/16
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On 1/24/2016 11:06 AM, Sqwertz wrote:
> But I have never gotten burned by one.
>
> -sw
You criminally STALK and ABUSE women, you sick little dwarfy man!
Here's what you did when you went all over the Usenet impersonating the
well-liked regular named "sf" and posting all her personal data on the
net against her will, including her:
* home address
* age
* cell phone number
* husband's name
etc.
YOU did that, you evil bastard!
And then you had the hubris to actually GLOAT about in public saying:
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
swe...@cluemail.compost
<1qauy6zyozuo9$.d...@sqwertz.com>
Wed, 25 Nov 2015 21:18:00 -0600
MicroPlanet-Gravity/3.0.4
ab...@blocknews.net
She should call the cops. I've already publicly admitted it is me so
a conviction should be a piece of cake and then forging would stop.
So what's stopping her? I think she suffers from Bovism - she just
loves the attention and drama and screw the rest of the group.
-sw
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
And before that you literally stalked poor Omelet, a local Auustin
favorite, right off the Usenet!
In your worst moment ever you actually begged her to KILL you:
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
swe...@cluemail.compost
<i6x4dy0h0232$.d...@sqwertz.com>
3/18/2011 3:49 PM
Microsoft Internet News 4.70.1162
readnews.com - News for Geeks and ISPs
fa35d278.newsreader.readnews.com
Sorry I don't fit either of your Ideal Psycho Pal Profiles.
-sw
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I'd prefer you use a sniper rifle on me from a few hundred yards away.
There you go - a reason for you to buy yet another gun and ammo.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Then after having your nose rubbed in your filthy criminal stalking you
came back with, not an apology, nor the slightest remorse, just this:
"The facebook group is much more pleasant."
But we all know that's only because you cower over there in mortal fear
of being booted by the FB admins.
You're _so done_ here virus, I mean really fucking done.
I'm making you a project like no other, expect a lot more of your evil
abuse and hatred to be aired for all to see here.
And we both know there's a google archive full of your hatred of women
just waiting to be hung out on the virtual clothesline to dry.
Enjoy then, you rotten, worthless misogynistic bastard!
> But I have never gotten burned by one.
>
> -sw
You criminally STALK and ABUSE women, you sick little dwarfy man!
Here's what you did when you went all over the Usenet impersonating the
well-liked regular named "sf" and posting all her personal data on the
net against her will, including her:
* home address
* age
* cell phone number
* husband's name
etc.
YOU did that, you evil bastard!
And then you had the hubris to actually GLOAT about in public saying:
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
swe...@cluemail.compost
<1qauy6zyozuo9$.d...@sqwertz.com>
Wed, 25 Nov 2015 21:18:00 -0600
MicroPlanet-Gravity/3.0.4
ab...@blocknews.net
She should call the cops. I've already publicly admitted it is me so
a conviction should be a piece of cake and then forging would stop.
So what's stopping her? I think she suffers from Bovism - she just
loves the attention and drama and screw the rest of the group.
-sw
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
And before that you literally stalked poor Omelet, a local Auustin
favorite, right off the Usenet!
In your worst moment ever you actually begged her to KILL you:
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
swe...@cluemail.compost
<i6x4dy0h0232$.d...@sqwertz.com>
3/18/2011 3:49 PM
Microsoft Internet News 4.70.1162
readnews.com - News for Geeks and ISPs
fa35d278.newsreader.readnews.com
Sorry I don't fit either of your Ideal Psycho Pal Profiles.
-sw
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I'd prefer you use a sniper rifle on me from a few hundred yards away.
There you go - a reason for you to buy yet another gun and ammo.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Then after having your nose rubbed in your filthy criminal stalking you
came back with, not an apology, nor the slightest remorse, just this:
"The facebook group is much more pleasant."
But we all know that's only because you cower over there in mortal fear
of being booted by the FB admins.
You're _so done_ here virus, I mean really fucking done.
I'm making you a project like no other, expect a lot more of your evil
abuse and hatred to be aired for all to see here.
And we both know there's a google archive full of your hatred of women
just waiting to be hung out on the virtual clothesline to dry.
Enjoy then, you rotten, worthless misogynistic bastard!
Sqwertz
Jan 25, 2016, 12:29:10 PM1/25/16
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On 1/23/2016 8:30 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
> I prefer email
> I prefer email
Sqwertz
Jan 25, 2016, 12:29:35 PM1/25/16
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On 1/23/2016 5:49 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
> I used to eat that brand of Octopus
> I used to eat that brand of Octopus
Nunya Bidnits
Jan 25, 2016, 12:31:42 PM1/25/16
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On 1/24/2016 11:18 AM, Nunya Bidnits wrote:
> he's right that nobody reads them.
When Marty was waging war upon the NFL newsgroups in '11 he fought
> he's right that nobody reads them.
bitterly to take the 49rs group down, and ultimately lost.
The upshot of that is he began sending his loyal opposition "The
Inconvenient Truth" viruses by email.
That after his usual narking to get news accounts canceled.
Marty earned and still wears the title: Nunya Snitchiness, due to his
censorious cowardice.
If you should ever cross the BBQ-ruining greaseball this is precisely
what to expect from him.
Herein, TIT's warning to Nunya Snitchiness:
____________________________________________________________________________________
> The Inconvenient Truth wrote:
>
> 7/21/2011 11:57 AM
> rec.food.cooking, alt.sports.football.pro.gb-packers
>
>> Post flames are like getting the silver in the Olympics.
>>
>> Even if you win, you still lose.
>>
>> I am warning you now for the last time. I am not a snitch. But if you
>> try to
>> email me one more virsus like you did yesterday, you're getting a
>> visit from
>> law enforcement. I'm not joking about this. Quit it.
________________________________________________________________________________________
You gonna send em a virus like you did to TIT?
You're beneath scum.
Just like I showed EVERYONE here, you group-killing, fascist,
sociopathic greaseball!
ro...@spokane.k12.mo.us
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