gina
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Jun 26, 2014 1:59:16 GMT
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Post by gina on Aug 18, 2019 3:53:47 GMT
I am sure she gave receipts in case any items needed to be returned. She probably purchased more than chemicals to get the pool up and running again. Could have been new filter cartridges, a timer, , something for the salt water generator, a piece to the filter, etc.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Aug 18, 2019 5:14:01 GMT
Why did she give you the receipts, if she didn’t want to be reimbursed? I would put a $100 restaurant gift card inside a thank you note and leave it on her counter, the next time you are at her house. 😉 In addition to what ellen and gina suggested, it could also just be for reference-- what was bought at what store and how much it was-- for the next round of pool supplies that need to be purchased. A lot easier to scan/photo and store a receipt than it is to haul a chemical container all over town with you.
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Post by ~summer~ on Aug 18, 2019 5:17:49 GMT
I would also guess this person is very organized and just gave them to you so you would have reference to what she bought and what you might need in the future - if you wanted to buy the same chemicals she bought etc.
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cherivall
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Jun 25, 2014 19:31:06 GMT
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Post by cherivall on Aug 18, 2019 14:00:30 GMT
Short back story - I lived in a neighbourhood for 10 years. My neighbor is awesome and we are good friends. We moved overseas for 6 years. We just bought the house next door to our other house. The new one is bigger and has a saltwater pool. We bought the house in May, but only moved in last week. I told my neighbor she and her family could use the pool anytime. She learned how to take care of the pool and when we returned gave us all the paperwork and receipts from the pool store. She spent almost $400 on chemicals - mostly because the previous owner had turned off the salt flow and the pool became murky. Of course I tried to reimburse her but she’s refusing to accept the check. She feels like it’s payment for allowing them to use the pool for a couple of months. I feel like costs relating to my pool are my responsibility and I would never have invited her to use the pool if I had known how much it would cost her. So, I don’t want her to be $400 out of pocket but she refuses to accept the money. We are going to invite her family out for dinner as a thank you, but I still feel guilty about the money. WWTPD? A wise man (my awesome daddy) once told me that accepting graciously is a very important skill to have .. take them to a very nice dinner .. say thank you with meaning and appreciate your friends generosity .. 💜
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May 17, 2024 10:44:16 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2019 14:54:18 GMT
muggins @gar Sorry! I didn't mean to be rude.
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Post by gar on Aug 19, 2019 7:38:38 GMT
muggins @gar Sorry! I didn't mean to be rude. It's fine You weren't rude
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Post by lauradrumm on Aug 19, 2019 19:04:20 GMT
Perhaps she gave the receipts so OP could know what she used
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cycworker
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Jun 26, 2014 0:42:38 GMT
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Post by cycworker on Aug 19, 2019 19:10:42 GMT
Short back story - I lived in a neighbourhood for 10 years. My neighbor is awesome and we are good friends. We moved overseas for 6 years. We just bought the house next door to our other house. The new one is bigger and has a saltwater pool. We bought the house in May, but only moved in last week. I told my neighbor she and her family could use the pool anytime. She learned how to take care of the pool and when we returned gave us all the paperwork and receipts from the pool store. She spent almost $400 on chemicals - mostly because the previous owner had turned off the salt flow and the pool became murky. Of course I tried to reimburse her but she’s refusing to accept the check. She feels like it’s payment for allowing them to use the pool for a couple of months. I feel like costs relating to my pool are my responsibility and I would never have invited her to use the pool if I had known how much it would cost her. So, I don’t want her to be $400 out of pocket but she refuses to accept the money. We are going to invite her family out for dinner as a thank you, but I still feel guilty about the money. WWTPD? A wise man (my awesome daddy) once told me that accepting graciously is a very important skill to have .. take them to a very nice dinner .. say thank you with meaning and appreciate your friends generosity .. 💜 I agree with this. I might not even take them out to dinner; I'd have them over & make something nice (like, I don't know, bbq really good steaks.... something a bit more expensive than you'd normally make).
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