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Etchlain09
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Joined: Sep 27, 2004
Posts: 38
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Wed May 27, 2009 1:35 pm |
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There really isn't a point to this post, I just feel like a total jack*ss and figured it would be most appreciated here on Cake Central. I recently had an order for a wedding and groom's cake. I marked it down in my book and on my calendar for Memorial Day, then spent three days preparing and decorating. The cake turned out beautifully, 3-tier, 14, 10 and 6 inch stacked cake, covered in fondant with sheer black ribbon and delicate black vines piped on. Very satisfied with my work, I drove to the church that was 35 miles away, called the bride and told her I was there with the cake. She asks me what I'm talking about...at first, I think she's just teasing me, but then she says the wedding isn't until Saturday (this is last Monday). Turns out, she didn't say Memorial Day, she said the weekend AFTER Memorial Day. My heart sank so low I could feel it beating in my toes! Basically, after 28 hours of work and more money than I'd like to admit put into it, all of it was for nothing! In the six years that I've been doing cakes, I've gotten one date mixed up before this one, and it was only a small birthday cake and easily remedied. My heart is still breaking over this one, especially considering I have to do it all over again this weekend. Sorry so long, but I'm questioning my sanity here. Has anyone else ever done this? |
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caseyhayes
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Joined: Mar 16, 2009
Posts: 210
Location: La
Birthday: Sep 21
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Wed May 27, 2009 1:44 pm |
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Oh no! My heart definitely goes out to you! Sorry it happened. |
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southaustingirl
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 668
Location: Austin, Tx
Birthday: Feb 22
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Wed May 27, 2009 1:46 pm |
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Don't feel bad.....the older I get, the more I get confused about EVERYTHING. |
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mrswendel
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Joined: Jun 10, 2008
Posts: 226
Location: ON
Birthday: Mar 18
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Wed May 27, 2009 1:48 pm |
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Oh that would be an awful feeling  I guess the positive way to look at it is you did a trial run on the design and the actual cake for Saturday will be even better! |
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Etchlain09
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 27, 2004
Posts: 38
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Wed May 27, 2009 1:50 pm |
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| mrswendel wrote: | | Oh that would be an awful feeling I guess the positive way to look at it is you did a trial run on the design and the actual cake for Saturday will be even better! |
That's the only positive about the whole thing, I learned a few tricks to make the next one go faster lol It was so terrible!! |
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icer101
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Joined: Mar 23, 2006
Posts: 2085
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Wed May 27, 2009 1:51 pm |
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i am sorry this happened to you too.. the hard hours, etc... wish i was there to help you out for the redoing.. |
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Etchlain09
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 27, 2004
Posts: 38
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Wed May 27, 2009 1:54 pm |
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Boy howdy I wish you were too lol |
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costumeczar
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Joined: Oct 18, 2007
Posts: 3425
Location: Henrico VA
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Wed May 27, 2009 1:58 pm |
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Ouch! I'm sorry this happened! I don't even know what else to say... |
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kakedreamer1212
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Joined: Mar 25, 2009
Posts: 111
Location: Tennessee
Birthday: May 06
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Wed May 27, 2009 2:05 pm |
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Not yet but im sure it's comming. I did have a dream one night that someone called me and said they were comming to pick up their cake and I said "WHAT CAKE?" In my dream I had completely forgotten to make someone's cake. Since that dream, I've been so afraid I really will. |
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jammjenks
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Joined: Aug 22, 2007
Posts: 2422
Location: western NC
Birthday: Jul 21
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Wed May 27, 2009 2:09 pm |
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I just keep thinking that at least you were early. What if you THOUGHT she said the weekend after, but she actually said memorial day? That would be worse. Sorry, just trying to see the glass half full... |
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ps3884
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Joined: Sep 07, 2005
Posts: 980
Location: NJ
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Wed May 27, 2009 2:13 pm |
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I'm so sorry!! To look at the positive side, at least it was a week early and you have time to redo, rather than having written it down for the week after. Best wishes for the redo. |
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bebea
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Joined: Mar 19, 2009
Posts: 116
Birthday: Jan 10
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Wed May 27, 2009 2:14 pm |
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i have to agree - i would rather be a wknd early than a wknd late!
curious though - what did you do w/ all that yummy cake? |
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aundrea
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Joined: Aug 27, 2007
Posts: 798
Location: connecticut
Birthday: Apr 29
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Wed May 27, 2009 2:19 pm |
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Wow! Atleast you know what to expect when it comes time to make the cake again.maybe it will help cut down on the hours. Hopefully someone got to enjoy your cake.
Wish it were me! |
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sandykay
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Joined: Jun 02, 2006
Posts: 142
Location: CC,Fl
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Wed May 27, 2009 2:22 pm |
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Wow, I'm sorry that happend. Maybe it won't take as long this time. |
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Ladiesofthehouse
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Joined: Jun 12, 2008
Posts: 176
Location: Alaska
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Wed May 27, 2009 2:23 pm |
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Unfortunately, yes I have done that. And I had it written correctly on my calendar! I showed up with a large birthday cake at the venue and called the customer (kind of perturbed) and said I am here with the cake, where is everybody? She said the birthday party is TOMORROW. Embarrassed doesn't quite cover how STUPID I felt. At least the cake just went in the fridge for the next day but the stupid feeling was still there when I delivered it. |
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