I guess they had to be made somewhere....

Found in Salt Lake City........ Who would have thought?

Response from Kimberly Clark

Less than 24 hours after I had sent my fan mail to huggies.... I received a response thanking me for my comments. They indicated that I would be receiving some thankyou coupons in the mail.

True to their word, a week later, I received 10.00 in coupons for various huggies products. Now, admittedly they were not worth any more than the one's I clip periodically out of the sunday morning paper, but they were printed on this neat holographic paper!

Pretty Schnazzy.....

When all is said and done 10.00 off diapers and related product is not too shabby....

Letter to Kimberly Clark dated 9/5/06

Here is my first attempt at expressing gratitude for those things that make our lives easier: Submitted by way of the Huggies website

Dear Kimberly Clark Corporation
Almost ten months ago I embarked on the greatest adventure of my life. All things social, financial, and personal were ever transformed when a 8lb 9 oz bundle of joy arrived to my wife and I.

No amount of preparation could have prepared me for the changes that took place. I mean you can study the mechanics of diaper changing, and watch other people do it until you feel relatively confident, but until you are forced to change a noxious diaper in a sleep deprived state at 2:00 in the morning do you find what preparation really means.

After our baby was born, I remember walking down the aisle of the grocery store amazed at the variety and scope of baby products. Pre-parenthood, the baby aisle was almost nonexistent to me. Now, not a shopping trip goes by that I don't pass by the stacks of toys, diapers and wipes, that now represent a not insignificant expenditure and mourn my now much leaner checking account.

Shortly after our baby was born I remember thinking to myself that I would be able to save a substantial amount if I were willing to ignore the numerous television commercials, and media hype and purchase the generic diapers. How much difference could there really be? Poo is Poo, and Diapers are Diapers...... Right?

In a fit of desperation caused by no less then three almost ruined outfits I broke down and purchased your product. Much to my surprise, your product was not only more expensive, but also far superior to the cheaper generic versions. In a pinch I have even been known to purchase a pack or two of your competitors product (you know the one that starts with P, and rhymes with Hampers) each time I have found that your product is superior.

Huggies, I just wanted you to know that despite my no longer being able to afford the coolest gadgets, and going out with my former frequency due to my increased diaper expenditures. I hold no ill will at opportunity lost for I have a charming son, and a much reduced risk of waking up to find a brown surprise running down his leg at 4:00 in the morning.

That is surely worth the extra cost.

Thanks for the quality.

Sincerely yours

Joe Tibbs
http://averagejoe2004.blogspot.com/

P.S.
Although I am already a customer, any coupons and/or free product that you would care to send to me would be greatly appreciated. With US/Asian trade relations progressing as they are, it may soon become more efficient to purchase new clothes to replace the ruined ones than it is to buy premium diapers. Every little bit helps to retain loyal customers.

Gratitude for life saving products

Have you noticed how many items you have that make your life easier? Do the makers of these items ever hear how pleased you are that their product makes your life easier? I would imagine that, generally speaking, most correspondence from customers involves complaints, rather than kudos. I've decided that I'm not going to be like that. Everyone needs a little recognition, and a little thanks. So for the next few months I have decided that I am going to write letters to companies expressing my gratitude for their product. Since I am a firm believer that when someone says thank you you should always say "your welcome" I am going to keep a record of who I wrote letters to, and whatever responses that I get from them. Most of the letters I will write will be by whim, and will have no methodology as to who I am writing or why. I will just have noticed that I used a product, that made my life a bit better, and will get the urge to say thanks.

Thanks for the housepaint, thanks for the quality diapers. Thanks for the efficient nature by which your product dispatches yellowjackets.

Sometimes the most inconsequential things can provide the greatest impact.

Don't Be afraid, Don't be very afraid.

Have you been to the airport recently and looked in wonder at the changes that have taken place there since 9-11. Billions of dollars, hundreds of thousands of new employees, and hundreds of technological advances. Don't forget the thousands of box cutters and pocket knives that are no longer allowed. The sad thing is, the last time I was at the airport, I don't recall feeling any more secure than I did pre-attacks.

A recent paper from the cato institute (via boing boing) has finally validated what I have thought for a long time.

There is no reason to be afraid of being struck by terrorists. You might as well walk around town with a hat made of aluminum foil, because you are have about the same chance of being stuck by a terrorist as you do being struck by lightning. You don't see us spending billions of dollars on anti-lightning technology.

If we are going to be afraid of something, let's be afraid of something we actually have a risk seeing

The World, According To Me

The World, According To Me Is an excellent Blog that speaks heavily on Utah Politics...

He has an excellent series of work he titles "the spirit of '76, where he talks about or beloved senator Orrin.

Go See it...

Our Senator at Work.

Here is an interesting take on what the Utah Representative in the Senate, Orrin Hatch stands for


Pete Ashdown has an interesting point of view on the subject. The more I hear about him, the more I like him, and the more I'm convinced we need new representation in the Senate

Pete Ashdown on The BBC

Pete Ashdown was on the BBC radio program this morning discussing some of his more revolutionary political ideas, particularly about his use of his "campaign wiki"

The link is here

The more I listen to him speak, the more I enjoy his ideas, and appreciate his candor. If elected he will bring a sense of purpose and collaboration to a group that is in dire need of such. When was the last time any politician asked for your opinion on anything? Orrin hatch certainly cares only for political donors, including such important utah industries as the RIAA, and various movie studios in Hollywood.

I know that Ashdown is a longshot. He has less money, less notoriety, and less political clout, but then again so did Hatch 30 years ago when he initiall ran for the senate.

30 years is a really long time...

Time for Orrin to retire and focus on his musical exploits........His music represents Utah, far better than his politics....