Monday, June 8, 2009

Department of Consumer Affairs: Wonderland

I really appreciate all of you for getting "on board" with me on this. I didn't mean for it to "hit" quite as early as it did- I had planned a press release for this week, but word got out early. Keep checking by, and trust me- it will be worth the wait. Stick with me, peeps!

Can I get through to the folks at "SEVEN ON YOUR SIDE" or some other advocate group? Last week I was assured that my Mobile Food Vendor Permit was in the mail. I applied for the thing on April 27, and there is a 3-6 week wait until it shows up. Today makes 6 weeks, and it still hasn't shown up. I called this morning to ask about where it might be. Bear in mind I am just about the nicest dope EVER about this stuff. So polite, you think I'd get some help.

So, Miss DCA tells me that I the paperwork went through on May 27 and my license was issued. I mentioned that the 6 weeks are up, and she said "not since May 27, when your paperwork went through." But I applied for the thing on APRIL 27, numbnut!!

Anyhow, I'm still on track to "launch" this weekend. I'm just a little wigged out by the timing.

XO
DOUG, THE BIG GAY ICE CREAM MAN

3 comments:

  1. It's kind of hilarious how bureaucrats will be bureaucratic ANY TIME THEY POSSSIBLY CAN.

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  2. The launch of your business seems like the perfect type of story that Jeanne Moos of CNN covers. If anyone works at CNN, please let Jeanne know: http://www.cnn.com/CNN/anchors_reporters/moos.jeanne.html

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  3. Don't worry Doug - I know it's frustrating but it will come through. Fortunately, I can be very patient when it comes to good toppings .

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