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amy2197
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Joined: Feb 27, 2008
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Location: columbia, ms
Birthday: Feb 19
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Fri May 30, 2008 8:46 am |
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Long story made short, my mother-in-laws mother is having a birthday party tomorrow. She(mil) encouraged her brother to let me do the birhday cake. Her brother then said he would find someone else to do it, it would be more convenient for him. It's not like I would have charged for the cake, and i would have delivered it since i have to go anyway. I don't know how to react to these people. Granted I have not been decorating cakes very long, but I am a Le Cordon Bleu graduate and do have some training in the basics. It is not a formal party, a simple sheet cake is all they are ordering. How do I face these people tomorrow after being so blatantly snubbed? Please Help |
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amy2197
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Joined: Feb 27, 2008
Posts: 73
Location: columbia, ms
Birthday: Feb 19
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Fri May 30, 2008 8:53 am |
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Oh, as if i didn't feel bad enough. THey're getting it from WALMART! |
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veejaytx
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Location: Carrollton, Texas
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Fri May 30, 2008 9:07 am |
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Obviously it is their loss! Don't let it get to you, some people just don't have a clue, as we establish here every day! |
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kdaze
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Location: Upstate, SC
Birthday: Aug 15
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Fri May 30, 2008 9:09 am |
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Make a dessert to take. Something totally FAB!! Maybe some cupcakes. Best thing you can do is kill them with kindness. When they taste your great cupcakes they will be sorry and all future cakes will be yours! I'm sure the walmart cake will be left in shambles.
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dragonflydreams
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Joined: May 31, 2007
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Fri May 30, 2008 9:11 am |
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. . . did you already bake the cake . . . if so I'd bring it with . . . wish the birthday girl a "happy birthday" from you and announce that you can never have too much cake . . . all smiles and graciousness . . . if you haven't made the cake then just take it in stride . . . yes, people are rude . . . |
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AJsGirl
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Location: Duluth, GA
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Fri May 30, 2008 9:14 am |
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Wave 'em off, honey. Family and friends are the WORST customers. You know your worth, too bad if they don't.
Besides, when everyone is shoveling mass-produced, freezer-burnt, shipped-halfway-across-the-country cake in their mouths, you can just snicker, and hope it gives them the runs.  |
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bashini
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Location: Surrey, uk
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Fri May 30, 2008 9:15 am |
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Oh yes, I totaly agree with Karrie, you should make something and take it when you go there. And the other thing is that its their loss.
If that happens to me, I will double charge them if they order cakes from me again.
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CarolynGwen
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Fri May 30, 2008 9:16 am |
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I have to admit it stung the first couple times my sister did this. I finally asked her why and she said that she knew I did cakes all the time and the last thing she wanted me to do on my down time was more cake for family events.
My inlaw's... well I could go on for hours. Let's just say when MIL was here last time I was watching a Food Network cake challenge and at the end she said "well that may be talent but it's such a waste and could be put to use in a different field. It's only a damn cake that gets eaten, and to think anyone would pay more than $10 for a cake shows that people just spend money in stupid ways."
Hubby looked at me to be sure I wasn't going to lunge and poke her eyes out and I just got up and walked from the room. He made it clear she just pretty much insulted my industry and what pays for her grandkids needs and wants. She was like "I don't care it's a stupid thing!"
I will NEVER bake for her again. Pie, cookie, cake.. nothing. Nor will there be any treats for her when she visits and loved to sit and snack on. She commented when she left that I hadn't baked any cookies for her to take back like I normally do.
You have the audacity in my own home to insult what I do for a living and then get pissy with me for not doing it? She's a bright one I tell ya! 
At events where people don't let me bake and instead do a Wal*Mart special if someone comments about the cake or asked if I did it I just nicely say "Oh that's not my cake" and leave it at that. I don't get emotional over it because they I look like the fool. |
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maryj
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Fri May 30, 2008 9:26 am |
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Oh I woulod soooo be making the best cake to bring with.  |
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foxymomma521
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Fri May 30, 2008 9:34 am |
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bellejoey
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Fri May 30, 2008 9:34 am |
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I would do exactly what dragonflydreams said!! And Don't let them know that it bothers you at all!! Just kill them with kindness. |
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yelle66
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Fri May 30, 2008 9:42 am |
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Besides, when everyone is shoveling mass-produced, freezer-burnt, shipped-halfway-across-the-country cake in their mouths, you can just snicker, and hope it gives them the runs. |
AJsGirl-LMBO...you should use this as your quote. Actually, I think we all should. |
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yummymummy
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Fri May 30, 2008 9:45 am |
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That stinks!  I would bring something else...cupcakes sound good, and only eat that. Not that you would insult yourself or us for that matter by eating a nasty Walmart cake! |
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travelingcakeplate
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Fri May 30, 2008 9:50 am |
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Family and friends are a TRIP. Don't worry about, you will get your chance and you will knock their socks off!
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amy2197
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Joined: Feb 27, 2008
Posts: 73
Location: columbia, ms
Birthday: Feb 19
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Fri May 30, 2008 9:50 am |
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anyboyd got any delicious cupcake ideas? |
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. I told DH this is the LAST time I make a cake for her. If it wasn't my niece's 1st b-day I would have told her I was busy. 
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