7/30 Expressions

A review of Memory Foam Mattress and a RANT regarding BP follow: The mattress came yesterday - I wondered why I paid almost $50 for a large piece of foam - was my first reaction. After unpacking it - it did have a "smell" - I let it air out a bit and most of the smell is gone - but there's still a slight "smell". Although the bed feels more comfortable, after one night, my sleep only seemed "slightly better". Maybe as I get used to it, my sleep will improve even more. I feel I gave BP a chance - I have to say I would give them an F-. I realize they are overloaded - but they could hire more claims adjusters and train them. Although this past Wednesday, the adjuster stated he had all the information he needed and would work on my claim - today, he told me my claim was transferred to another unit and that a new adjuster would call. It was stated in the media that they are processing claims in 10-15 days - and delays are due to lack of documentation. That is an excuse - even though the adjuster stated he had all of the documentation (they asked for even more last week - it was faxed last Monday) - when calling for status on my claim - they still show it as "needing documentation" - I believe it is so that they can claim that it is the claimant's fault. At this point, I am SICK of the run around. So, I called BP's HQ - and hope they do something and I have a call into the State Attorney General. I am half tempted to call the local news media and see if they can't get someone out there. I understand the new Claims Czar is scheduled to take over Monday - I hope he can get them moving. I believe no training or quality control is taking place. All they need to do is have someone listen to the "recorded" conversations - hope they recorded all of mine - and they will find out why I am annoyed. As for lighter news, my daughter received both rings she won on Listia - and both of them are beautiful. I have kept my grocery bill to a minimum. And because of the recent rain? Sunshine? My tomato plants and pepper plants are full of blooms.