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i_heart_pastry
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Fri Oct 12, 2007 2:52 pm |
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OK, so I made a cake for a friend (not one of my best friends, but someone in my mom's club). It was for her son's birthday. I only charged her $25. She asked for a 9" round cake, soccer-themed, fondant, she only wanted black & white, plus she wanted a "2" and "Happy Birthday Andrew" on the cake. When I dropped it off, she didn't say much of anything. I asked her if she liked it and she said yes, but wasn't very enthusiastic about it. She didn't make any other comments, just handed me the money & that was it. I don't need someone to gush all over my cakes, but I got the sense she was disappointed. I'll ask her how she liked it when I see her next week, and hopefully it will go better. I know it was what she said she wanted, as she confirmed in email (although maybe she envisioned something different and didn't communicate it). After spending several hours on her cake, I guess I just hoped for a smile & a "thanks"! Anyhow, I just needed to vent to those who would understand. Thanks for reading if you made it this far!
Bec
Oh, here's the cake (pic looks a little blurry in the forums - in my photo gallery it's clearer): |
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Kiddiekakes
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Fri Oct 12, 2007 2:55 pm |
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I think it looks Superb!!!! If that is all the color she wanted.Yah know some people are just not gushy,comment making people.I have found that too when some customers come and get their cakes and the expression is sort of lifeless and others gasp and hug me and can't Thnak me enough....Trust me if she hated it you would know.It probably isn't the kind of thing she really gets inpressed over!! Chin up!!! It looks great!!! |
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cakescraps
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Fri Oct 12, 2007 2:57 pm |
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It's adorable! Maybe she had the ball-shaped pan in her mind?? Could be she was just busy with the party stuff. I'm sure it will all work out fine, especially after all the other guests gush about how cute it is! |
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kelly75
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Fri Oct 12, 2007 2:59 pm |
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I think it's a great cake (I'll def be saving it for future reference!). I think you made great use of the limited choice of colours and incorporating the football theme (sorry, soccer! I'm English!)
I can't see anything about it that she could be unhappy with, and aside from the great design, the finish looks flawless.
Maybe she was just preoccupied!
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KatieTaylor77
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Fri Oct 12, 2007 3:00 pm |
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Are you kidding me???
That cake is amazing!!!
Maybe she was quiet because she felt like you were being paid too little!!!
Your cake looks wonderful, I would be excited to have purchased a cake like that for so little! |
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fondantgrl
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Fri Oct 12, 2007 3:07 pm |
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cambo
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Fri Oct 12, 2007 3:07 pm |
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Your cake turned out fabulous! Don't give her reaction another thought....maybe she had something else on her mind at the time! I'm sure she'll be more responsive next time you see her! |
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bakerbear
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Fri Oct 12, 2007 3:08 pm |
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I think you got the reaction that you did for 2 possible reasons:
1. Your friend was stressing out over her son's birthday party, and had too many things running around in her head to realize she was giving you a stoneface about the cake.
2. Your friend is not the type of person to gush over anything, period.
I agree with Kiddiekakes...you would have known if she hated it! I wouldn't give it another thought and follow up with her next week when the birthday stress is gone.
Great cake by the way! |
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kakeladi
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Fri Oct 12, 2007 3:09 pm |
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As has already been mentioned some people are not comment making, gushey type people. I think you did a wonderful job depicting her wishes. |
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MacsMom
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Fri Oct 12, 2007 3:09 pm |
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The cake is flawless and creative and exactly what she asked for!
Realize that you just don't know what is going on behind the scenes when you drop off a cake. A mom may be stressed to the max preparing for her childs party and the only expression she can manage to wear on her face is a blank one. Look in the mirror the next time you have a million last-minute details to finish 
(I only know one person who can pull-off a fake smile. I got a huge giggle because a split second before I knocked I could hear her screaming at one of her kids, but she answered the door with the best Marion Cunningham impersonation I have ever witnessed! Lol). |
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cmmom
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Fri Oct 12, 2007 3:13 pm |
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It seems like she probably felt guilty that she was getting that awesome of a cake for such little price. Sometimes people are quite and want to get away with a steal.
Don't think that your cake wasn't good though. It looks completely flawless and to incorporate those colors and the saying - all I can say is PERFECTION!!! Awesome job - Stop kicking yourself over it!! |
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i_heart_pastry
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Fri Oct 12, 2007 3:19 pm |
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Thanks, guys. You're right, I think she's just not the type to gush all over. I think it's me more than anything. I'm just having one of those over-tired, stressed-out, kids-are-driving-me-bonkers kind of days, and I probably read too much into it. I'm sure I'll feel better after I put the kids to bed and get some rest (or maybe a nice glass of wine).
Thanks, everyone!
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ChristaPaloma
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Fri Oct 12, 2007 3:21 pm |
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Ditto to MacsMom.... you never know what is happening...she might have had a problem with him and wanted to cancel his birthday lol!... Don't project where a person is as there is so much going on in our lives it's insane. Accept that it's her stuff and know you did a great job on that cake! |
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AuntieElle
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Fri Oct 12, 2007 3:24 pm |
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I got that reaction for a free cake for a co-worker. I was obsessing over it and finally asked her if everything was okay and she yes and it tasted really good. She's very dry. I just came to realize she's not a gusher. I prefer the ego-stroke of the gusher. HAHAHAHA
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DiannaSue
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Fri Oct 12, 2007 3:39 pm |
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Don't fret one minute. Your cake is beautiful, it is perfect. My grand-kids went bonkers over it. You did a fantastic job. |
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She probably felt bad that she can't make something that good. Or maybe she was embarassed 
that she has no talent like yours. 
