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KMC1384 04-04-2022 10:59 AM

Landsculpture Disrespect
 
I am NOT a customer of Landsculpture, and never will be. This morning they sprayed my lawn and shrubs without my permission. When I called the office to find out why, the owner (a woman) laughed at me, called me "Honey" and said it was a mistake. She seemed to think it was very funny. I told her seriously that I was not amused and that they basically trespassed on my property. She kept laughing and calling me "Honey" until I hung up. Shortly after that a man showed up in a Landsculpture truck, walked across my lawn and through my flower bed and said "Sorry about that!" with a shrug and a big grin on his face. When I told him I as not happy about the "mistake", he waved his hand at me, said "Well forget YOU", turned around and walked away (again right across my lawn). These people are disrespectful and insulting. Yes, mistakes happen, but all they had to do was sincerely apologize and promise the it would not happen again. Insulting people is never OK. Beware!

ThirdOfFive 04-04-2022 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by KMC1384 (Post 2080131)
I am NOT a customer of Landsculpture, and never will be. This morning they sprayed my lawn and shrubs without my permission. When I called the office to find out why, the owner (a woman) laughed at me, called me "Honey" and said it was a mistake. She seemed to think it was very funny. I told her seriously that I was not amused and that they basically trespassed on my property. She kept laughing and calling me "Honey" until I hung up. Shortly after that a man showed up in a Landsculpture truck, walked across my lawn and through my flower bed and said "Sorry about that!" with a shrug and a big grin on his face. When I told him I as not happy about the "mistake", he waved his hand at me, said "Well forget YOU", turned around and walked away (again right across my lawn). These people are disrespectful and insulting. Yes, mistakes happen, but all they had to do was sincerely apologize and promise the it would not happen again. Insulting people is never OK. Beware!

I don't know what the expectation was, but it's pretty much a certainty that they didn't do this on purpose, and there was no way Landsculpture was going to un-spray the lawn and bushes. The woman was apparently trying to smooth things over. I agree that the guy walking through the flower bed was a bit much.

Maybe an apology--asked for in a respectful manner? People often react in kind, depending on how they are approached.

Putting the best possible face on it...their "mistake" was a freebie that probably ordinarily costs in the neighborhood of $75 - $100.

Marathon Man 04-04-2022 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by KMC1384 (Post 2080131)
I am NOT a customer of Landsculpture, and never will be. This morning they sprayed my lawn and shrubs without my permission. When I called the office to find out why, the owner (a woman) laughed at me, called me "Honey" and said it was a mistake. She seemed to think it was very funny. I told her seriously that I was not amused and that they basically trespassed on my property. She kept laughing and calling me "Honey" until I hung up. Shortly after that a man showed up in a Landsculpture truck, walked across my lawn and through my flower bed and said "Sorry about that!" with a shrug and a big grin on his face. When I told him I as not happy about the "mistake", he waved his hand at me, said "Well forget YOU", turned around and walked away (again right across my lawn). These people are disrespectful and insulting. Yes, mistakes happen, but all they had to do was sincerely apologize and promise the it would not happen again. Insulting people is never OK. Beware!

It seems to me that the man went out of his way to apologize. As for walking across your property, what did you want him to do, shout from his truck? So, who is the rude one?

Keefelane66 04-04-2022 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by KMC1384 (Post 2080131)
I am NOT a customer of Landsculpture, and never will be. This morning they sprayed my lawn and shrubs without my permission. When I called the office to find out why, the owner (a woman) laughed at me, called me "Honey" and said it was a mistake. She seemed to think it was very funny. I told her seriously that I was not amused and that they basically trespassed on my property. She kept laughing and calling me "Honey" until I hung up. Shortly after that a man showed up in a Landsculpture truck, walked across my lawn and through my flower bed and said "Sorry about that!" with a shrug and a big grin on his face. When I told him I as not happy about the "mistake", he waved his hand at me, said "Well forget YOU", turned around and walked away (again right across my lawn). These people are disrespectful and insulting. Yes, mistakes happen, but all they had to do was sincerely apologize and promise the it would not happen again. Insulting people is never OK. Beware!

Small potatoes to worry with so many other problems in the world.
Oh excuse me only in your world and it’s only Monday.

villagetinker 04-04-2022 12:19 PM

I had a similar occurrence with another company, I saw the sign on my lawn. Called the office and explained I have no idea who they are or why they treated my lawn. She took my address, and then realized the 'new' tech had made a mistake, she appoligized for the error, not harm no foul, and they have not repeated the mistake.

Spalumbos62 04-04-2022 12:23 PM

This does seem to be nothing more than a mistake. Whatever they sprayed for, it's something you now don't have to worry about...yeah for you.!!!

But your 2nd part...of your complaining....was that he walked across your grass and thru your flowers....OMG....are you kidding me? A grass man walked on your grass??? Did you call the cops?
ITS GRASS!!..what do you think you do on grass.
When was the last time you walked on some grass? Did it feel better than asphalt?
My thought, go to your back yard ( not where he sprayed) take off your shoes and just walk thru the grass....its nice, it feels good, it makes you smile....go ahead...I challenge you...go enjoy your lawn.🙂

Babubhat 04-04-2022 12:44 PM

Thank goodness for the ignore list.

JSR22 04-04-2022 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Babubhat (Post 2080179)
Thank goodness for the ignore list.

Yup!

Byte1 04-04-2022 03:30 PM

Walked on your grass? Rather someone walk on my grass than their dog taking a dump on it.

davem4616 04-04-2022 04:44 PM

sounds like someone made a mistake....and you actually benefited

don't sweat the small stuff, life is short

valuemkt 04-04-2022 05:26 PM

I've been a Landsculpture customer since 2016. It's a well run family owned business. Sorry you're offended by being called Honey. Welcome to the South, where Honey, Sugar, Darling are staples, not like the *&*&*& you might be used to from northern environs. Bless your heart.

Babubhat 04-04-2022 06:04 PM

Fuzzy Lumpkins is a major antagonist in The Powerpuff Girls. He hates it when people get on his property, resulting in his catchphrase "GET OFFA MY PROPERTY!".

fdpaq0580 04-04-2022 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Babubhat (Post 2080237)
Fuzzy Lumpkins is a major antagonist in The Powerpuff Girls. He hates it when people get on his property, resulting in his catchphrase "GET OFFA MY PROPERTY!".

Don't know anything about Powerpuff Girls. Never heard of Fuzzy Pumpkins. Agree with his catchphrase.

midiwiz 04-05-2022 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by KMC1384 (Post 2080131)
I am NOT a customer of Landsculpture, and never will be. This morning they sprayed my lawn and shrubs without my permission. When I called the office to find out why, the owner (a woman) laughed at me, called me "Honey" and said it was a mistake. She seemed to think it was very funny. I told her seriously that I was not amused and that they basically trespassed on my property. She kept laughing and calling me "Honey" until I hung up. Shortly after that a man showed up in a Landsculpture truck, walked across my lawn and through my flower bed and said "Sorry about that!" with a shrug and a big grin on his face. When I told him I as not happy about the "mistake", he waved his hand at me, said "Well forget YOU", turned around and walked away (again right across my lawn). These people are disrespectful and insulting. Yes, mistakes happen, but all they had to do was sincerely apologize and promise the it would not happen again. Insulting people is never OK. Beware!

If you are expecting respect and a concerned response you are in the wrong area. I have yet to find more than 2 individuals actually give two craps about what anyone thinks. You can thank everyone with a petty complaint because that is what conditions the response. Before anyone flames on that - the reason I say it is because one person actually admitted it. They have since been fired, but they did say it's the attitude of the people living here that caused them to act that way towards me - based on an address.

Maybe if people would quit being ridiculous things would change, but I'm sure it won't ever.

Tuly914 04-05-2022 05:21 AM

I'm sorry this happened to you. Some comments here might think it's funny, but it's
not! That company is wrong and should apologize. Not knowing what chemicals were used, and if your grass was already treated with other chemicals, it could cause your lawn to go in shock. I would take a picture of your lawn and keep it until you see no damage done to your grass. I would also ask that company what chemicals they used, then run that information to the company you use, if you use one. Imo...

QUOTE=KMC1384;2080131]I am NOT a customer of Landsculpture, and never will be. This morning they sprayed my lawn and shrubs without my permission. When I called the office to find out why, the owner (a woman) laughed at me, called me "Honey" and said it was a mistake. She seemed to think it was very funny. I told her seriously that I was not amused and that they basically trespassed on my property. She kept laughing and calling me "Honey" until I hung up. Shortly after that a man showed up in a Landsculpture truck, walked across my lawn and through my flower bed and said "Sorry about that!" with a shrug and a big grin on his face. When I told him I as not happy about the "mistake", he waved his hand at me, said "Well forget YOU", turned around and walked away (again right across my lawn). These people are disrespectful and insulting. Yes, mistakes happen, but all they had to do was sincerely apologize and promise the it would not happen again. Insulting people is never OK. Beware![/QUOTE]

thevillages2013 04-05-2022 05:24 AM

I got a free grass trimming at my house a couple years ago. Apparently the guy /girl that used the weed eater was the only one that got the wrong yard because the grass wasn’t cut. He /she did a nice job and I cut the grass a couple days later without having to trim! Didn’t see him/her the first time or ever again.

thevillages2013 04-05-2022 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by KMC1384 (Post 2080131)
I am NOT a customer of Landsculpture, and never will be. This morning they sprayed my lawn and shrubs without my permission. When I called the office to find out why, the owner (a woman) laughed at me, called me "Honey" and said it was a mistake. She seemed to think it was very funny. I told her seriously that I was not amused and that they basically trespassed on my property. She kept laughing and calling me "Honey" until I hung up. Shortly after that a man showed up in a Landsculpture truck, walked across my lawn and through my flower bed and said "Sorry about that!" with a shrug and a big grin on his face. When I told him I as not happy about the "mistake", he waved his hand at me, said "Well forget YOU", turned around and walked away (again right across my lawn). These people are disrespectful and insulting. Yes, mistakes happen, but all they had to do was sincerely apologize and promise the it would not happen again. Insulting people is never OK. Beware!

Just curious as to the words you were using to express your displeasure. If you called cursing you are lucky you got called “honey”

GizmoWhiskers 04-05-2022 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by valuemkt (Post 2080233)
I've been a Landsculpture customer since 2016. It's a well run family owned business. Sorry you're offended by being called Honey. Welcome to the South, where Honey, Sugar, Darling are staples, not like the *&*&*& you might be used to from northern environs. Bless your heart.

Yep, what they said. If you were in person with the office woman she probably would have hugged you too. Up until the "virus" southerners gave customary hugs as a form of friendly greeting. Having grown up in New England that shocked me when I ended up in FL 36 yrs ago.

I agree with another post your lawn will only benefit from the treatment on the grass. Consider it a gift. It could have been a nasty neighbor killing your lawn on purpose, like what happened to a friend of mine over dog poop!

Life is short... live, laugh and love.

JMintzer 04-05-2022 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by fdpaq0580 (Post 2080254)
Don't know anything about Powerpuff Girls. Never heard of Fuzzy Pumpkins. Agree with his catchphrase.

You must not have had young daughters in the '80's...

https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/po...jK51qizyws.jpg

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/1b/16...11db38f8d6.jpg

MandoMan 04-05-2022 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by valuemkt (Post 2080233)
I've been a Landsculpture customer since 2016. It's a well run family owned business. Sorry you're offended by being called Honey. Welcome to the South, where Honey, Sugar, Darling are staples, not like the *&*&*& you might be used to from northern environs. Bless your heart.

Laughing. In the South, Honey, Sugar, Darling, and Bless Your Little Heart can mean what they seem to mean, but they can also mean just the opposite, as in “I thought dog owners were supposed to pick up things like you from the lawn.” It’s been that way for at least a century, though these days, lots of people choose to say what they really think, in ruder language. It’s related to social class, quite often.

ThirdOfFive 04-05-2022 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by valuemkt (Post 2080233)
I've been a Landsculpture customer since 2016. It's a well run family owned business. Sorry you're offended by being called Honey. Welcome to the South, where Honey, Sugar, Darling are staples, not like the *&*&*& you might be used to from northern environs. Bless your heart.

I don't know nada about Landsculpture but certainly agree with the sentiment of the post quoted above. There will always be toads no matter where you live, but down here in the south among the genuine southerners (i.e. NOT the transplants from the north or northeast) pleasant familiarity seems to be the order of the day. I recall our first time down here, eating at Cracker Barrel. There was a lot of people waiting to be seated and I asked the hostess if it would be a long wait. She put her arm around me and said "why, it ain't gonna be that long at all, honey".

Another time, eating at a rib joint in Columbia, SC, my wife and I received our order and as we always do, said a blessing over our food. Before we could dig in, the lady behind the counter (who was also the cook--it was a small place) came to our table and said "the Lord already blessed you--let's swap those out", and replaced our rib portions with portions easily half again as large.

I come from Minnesota, the land of "Minnesota nice". But I think the people who truly believe that have never been out of the state. Southerners seem to have it all over we northern folk when it comes to "nice".

phousel 04-05-2022 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuly914 (Post 2080291)
I'm sorry this happened to you. Some comments here might think it's funny, but it's
not! That company is wrong and should apologize. Not knowing what chemicals were used, and if your grass was already treated with other chemicals, it could cause your lawn to go in shock. I would take a picture of your lawn and keep it until you see no damage done to your grass. I would also ask that company what chemicals they used, then run that information to the company you use, if you use one. Imo...

QUOTE=KMC1384;2080131]I am NOT a customer of Landsculpture, and never will be. This morning they sprayed my lawn and shrubs without my permission. When I called the office to find out why, the owner (a woman) laughed at me, called me "Honey" and said it was a mistake. She seemed to think it was very funny. I told her seriously that I was not amused and that they basically trespassed on my property. She kept laughing and calling me "Honey" until I hung up. Shortly after that a man showed up in a Landsculpture truck, walked across my lawn and through my flower bed and said "Sorry about that!" with a shrug and a big grin on his face. When I told him I as not happy about the "mistake", he waved his hand at me, said "Well forget YOU", turned around and walked away (again right across my lawn). These people are disrespectful and insulting. Yes, mistakes happen, but all they had to do was sincerely apologize and promise the it would not happen again. Insulting people is never OK. Beware!

[/QUOTE]
If you read the post entirely, the company admitted the mistake and apologized (several times).

Carlsondm 04-05-2022 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by valuemkt (Post 2080233)
I've been a Landsculpture customer since 2016. It's a well run family owned business. Sorry you're offended by being called Honey. Welcome to the South, where Honey, Sugar, Darling are staples, not like the *&*&*& you might be used to from northern environs. Bless your heart.

Sorry Bud, I’m not your “honey” and don’t need to be addressed that way. It is demeaning to many of us. In court I won’t let folks call me by my first name, let alone “honey”.

Marathon Man 04-05-2022 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Carlsondm (Post 2080342)
Sorry Bud, I’m not your “honey” and don’t need to be addressed that way. It is demeaning to many of us. In court I won’t let folks call me by my first name, let alone “honey”.

Oh come on.

Ski Bum 04-05-2022 08:16 AM

The gentleman came by to apologize? Landsculpture is now at the top of my preferred vendor list.

Rose Ann Vinci Igoe 04-05-2022 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive (Post 2080138)
I don't know what the expectation was, but it's pretty much a certainty that they didn't do this on purpose, and there was no way Landsculpture was going to un-spray the lawn and bushes. The woman was apparently trying to smooth things over. I agree that the guy walking through the flower bed was a bit much.

Maybe an apology--asked for in a respectful manner? People often react in kind, depending on how they are approached.

Putting the best possible face on it...their "mistake" was a freebie that probably ordinarily costs in the neighborhood of $75 - $100.

exactly right. he got a free be... win win for him.

OhioBuckeye 04-05-2022 08:40 AM

Well I’m sure the owner thought he should of used the sidewalk, but on the other hand we didn’t hear the other side of the story. We just heard hear say! We only heard 1/2 the story. If he was treated bad he should of complained to TV head office!

Watchdr@yahoo.com 04-05-2022 08:55 AM

Some think they are so much better than others in this world. Won’t let people call them by their first name???? If you are the judge, then ok but if not, get over yourself. We all put on our pants the same way. Lighten up and the world will seem much better. In the end worrying and complaining is only a waste of time. It doesn’t change anything and it steals your happiness.There really is more to life.

valuemkt 04-05-2022 09:07 AM

Many moving vans are empty going back up north
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Carlsondm (Post 2080342)
Sorry Bud, I’m not your “honey” and don’t need to be addressed that way. It is demeaning to many of us. In court I won’t let folks call me by my first name, let alone “honey”.

Not all people acclimate well in the south. You probably object to people you don;t know waving at you as well... And to respond to you in the way you are obviously used to... I'm not your (*&^(*&^ Bud.. AHbbb

ThirdOfFive 04-05-2022 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by valuemkt (Post 2080380)
Not all people acclimate well in the south. You probably object to people you don;t know waving at you as well... And to respond to you in the way you are obviously used to... I'm not your (*&^(*&^ Bud.. AHbbb

Indeed.

When in Rome...

Keefelane66 04-05-2022 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carlsondm (Post 2080342)
Sorry Bud, I’m not your “honey” and don’t need to be addressed that way. It is demeaning to many of us. In court I won’t let folks call me by my first name, let alone “honey”.

I don’t think we are in court or in front of your bench.

richs631 04-05-2022 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by KMC1384 (Post 2080131)
I am NOT a customer of Landsculpture, and never will be. This morning they sprayed my lawn and shrubs without my permission. When I called the office to find out why, the owner (a woman) laughed at me, called me "Honey" and said it was a mistake. She seemed to think it was very funny. I told her seriously that I was not amused and that they basically trespassed on my property. She kept laughing and calling me "Honey" until I hung up. Shortly after that a man showed up in a Landsculpture truck, walked across my lawn and through my flower bed and said "Sorry about that!" with a shrug and a big grin on his face. When I told him I as not happy about the "mistake", he waved his hand at me, said "Well forget YOU", turned around and walked away (again right across my lawn). These people are disrespectful and insulting. Yes, mistakes happen, but all they had to do was sincerely apologize and promise the it would not happen again. Insulting people is never OK. Beware!

If getting a free shrub treatment upsets you I’m staying way far from you

JMintzer 04-05-2022 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carlsondm (Post 2080342)
Sorry Bud, I’m not your “honey” and don’t need to be addressed that way. It is demeaning to many of us. In court I won’t let folks call me by my first name, let alone “honey”.

Well, good thing the real world is not "in court"...

JMintzer 04-05-2022 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OhioBuckeye (Post 2080372)
Well I’m sure the owner thought he should of used the sidewalk, but on the other hand we didn’t hear the other side of the story. We just heard hear say! We only heard 1/2 the story. If he was treated bad he should of complained to TV head office!

What sidewalk?

JMintzer 04-05-2022 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Watchdr@yahoo.com (Post 2080378)
SWe all put on our pants the same way.

Not me, I put mine on, in a dark closet, while paying some brat $250 for a golf ball...

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Let's see who remembers what I'm talking about...

PugMom 04-05-2022 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by villagetinker (Post 2080169)
I had a similar occurrence with another company, I saw the sign on my lawn. Called the office and explained I have no idea who they are or why they treated my lawn. She took my address, and then realized the 'new' tech had made a mistake, she appoligized for the error, not harm no foul, and they have not repeated the mistake.

yeah, i can't believe they would perform a service if they weren't being paid for it. new landscaping techs are always coming & going, & i agree it was employee error

Bogie Shooter 04-05-2022 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2080411)
Not me, I put mine on, in a dark closet, while paying some brat $250 for a golf ball...

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Let's see who remembers what I'm talking about...

I do, joke of the week! “Your in my closet now”.:1rotfl:

ThirdOfFive 04-05-2022 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2080411)
Not me, I put mine on, in a dark closet, while paying some brat $250 for a golf ball...

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Let's see who remembers what I'm talking about...

Well said, "Father" Mintzer.

Quent 04-05-2022 12:01 PM

Yep
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by valuemkt (Post 2080233)
I've been a Landsculpture customer since 2016. It's a well run family owned business. Sorry you're offended by being called Honey. Welcome to the South, where Honey, Sugar, Darling are staples, not like the *&*&*& you might be used to from northern environs. Bless your heart.

Well said,
Manners are a thing here in the South. And if we didn't express them people would complain about that, just saying

Quent 04-05-2022 12:06 PM

Yep
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive (Post 2080336)
I don't know nada about Landsculpture but certainly agree with the sentiment of the post quoted above. There will always be toads no matter where you live, but down here in the south among the genuine southerners (i.e. NOT the transplants from the north or northeast) pleasant familiarity seems to be the order of the day. I recall our first time down here, eating at Cracker Barrel. There was a lot of people waiting to be seated and I asked the hostess if it would be a long wait. She put her arm around me and said "why, it ain't gonna be that long at all, honey".

Another time, eating at a rib joint in Columbia, SC, my wife and I received our order and as we always do, said a blessing over our food. Before we could dig in, the lady behind the counter (who was also the cook--it was a small place) came to our table and said "the Lord already blessed you--let's swap those out", and replaced our rib portions with portions easily half again as large.

I come from Minnesota, the land of "Minnesota nice". But I think the people who truly believe that have never been out of the state. Southerners seem to have it all over we northern folk when it comes to "nice".

Well Said! Thank you.


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