Current Status: Emotional roller coaster

Ok, so maybe "emotional roller coaster" is a bit of an exaggeration. But, I was about this ]------[ close to posting about being mad at Eastman's service in their online store. I ordered their Two Elk Book Special for $25 9 DAYS AGO. I've been watching the mail, and curiosity finally overtook me, so I called. It still wasn't shipped, and they didn't know when it would ship (maybe tomorrow, if they could find the books today). Hmmm...

I'm leaving for Canada on Saturday and will be vacationing on my girlfriend's family's island (yeah, island)for the week. No elk in Algonquin Park, but plenty of deer, moose, bear and wolves. And, at least next week, there should be one Idahoan lounging by the water reading a couple of Eastman's elk hunting books.

The first woman said she could 2 day air my books for an extra $20, so that I could get them before I leave on Saturday. No thanks, I'll wait. Then I got mad! This is their fault, and getting the book at the end of August won't leave enough time for all 3 of us to look over the books for last minute bits of info!

I called and told a different woman I wanted to cancel the order because they're too slow and I'm not paying ridiculous shipping charges. She immediately said she'll go find the books and ship them 2nd day air at no cost. (Lesson learned: whining pays off).

That offer should have been there in the first place, but at least it came around in the end. The website says products are shipped within 4 days--not 10.

OK. I vented. I'm feeling better. Eastman's has some great stuff, so be sure to check them out. But, also stay on top of it, if you have to.