SO NOW~ FOR THE LATEST UPDATE~ LawnScapes Virtual Designs

Hi My friends!

This is a post I have dreaded making, as neither my husband nor me, are the type to be vengeful. I am not sure that vengeful is the correct word. However, we do expect companies to honor their commitments, and we will not be taken advantage of. If you have been following my history with  Lawnscapes Virtual Designs FB Page or Lawnscapes Virtual Designs Website, you already know our history. If you do not, you can start here... Robins Things  & then click on newer posts. I have tried to keep everything in order of date. And I am sorry this is so long, but I want to share the info I have.

SO NOW~  FOR THE LATEST UPDATE~
Today is 8-12-2018 at appr 9 am, I am trying to get my thoughts, records, & feelings together as I write this. I personally feel very betrayed & hurt by Lawnscapes Virtual Designs & its owner. As you can tell I have been patient.

LVD will be used as an abbreviation of the business name as I hate typing. 

Many people have said "sue", that has never been an answer for my husband & I, but as they say, there is a first time for everything. I have apparently been blocked from LVD FB messaging, possibly their LVD page, and the owners personal FB page. All I want is for this company to honor its commitments & actually, do what is on my wishlist. If they cannot or do not wish to do that, I will have my lawyer get involved.  Here is the link to that list... Robins Landscape Wish List

So- here is a copy of the messages via LVD FB Messaging starting on Feb 6, 2018 until today 8/12/2018.

    FEB 6TH, 12:37PM
https://robinsthings.blogspot.com/2018/02/my-lawnscapes-virtual-designs.html?spref=fb
Thanks for messaging us. We try to be as responsive as possible. We'll get back to you soon.  You can also call or text 334-791-2883!
Thank You,
Wendy
I understand your frustration and disappointment, your yard has been on my mind every day, because it’s not like me to not be able to full fill a promise.  I hope this too doesn’t go public but here’s the truth in the matter, it has been a horrible year for the business and me personally and I am trying my best to regroup and make things better, every time it seems as though things would be better so I could have the money available in the business to take care of yours, it wasn’t.  It has nothing to do with location or it being free, I care about every one and their yard.

Your absolutely right, I am very sorry about the way in which this has been handled and embarrassed. I haven’t installed one in four months now but yours will absolutely be the second one done if you will let us
I’m sorry I’ve let you down
I wish you were my friend so that I could explain the personal side of the situation
There are days it’s difficult to even get out of bed
But I’m trying to take the blows as best i can
I do feel like a failure and I hate i failed with someone as nice as you
That’s the heart of the situation

I blocked the above info per the wishes of the business owner.

FEB 15TH, 8:12PM
Hi Wendy.  I am sorry that I have added to your winter blues & business owner problems. I have been in both situations. 
(OOPS-I PRESSED THE SEND BUTTON TO EARLY)
Thanks for messaging us. We try to be as responsive as possible. We'll get back to you soon.  You can also call or text 334-791-2883!
Thank You,
Wendy
I am not going to pretend that I haven't been disappointed- but I AM looking forward to when you make the disappointment spectacular. Yes, I still would LOVE for you to do whatever you can do. Please- only do what you can afford to do. I know that you don't know me personally, but you could have shared the truth. The truth I can understand. AND YOU ARE NOT A FAILURE!!! Just know that, and continue to follow your dreams. This is the type of business I would have loved to do, but only when I was much younger.  LOL
The reason I put it on my blog is that no one reads it. LOL I didn't want to make you feel bad, but I did feel that I needed to say something, or I would be hurting myself. I don't know if that makes any sense to you, it is hard for me to put it in words. I have been working on standing up for myself. The last few years I have learned that I haven't had to really do much of that before, so I am learning now.
Please know that I am looking forward to meeting you in the flesh, & I will try to scrounge up some help when you are ready. And I do not need to share why this has taken so long. hey- you been busy- even if you are watching TV like I do.
Thank You Robyn, you don’t know how much that means to me! I would love it, if you could, for your help getting ready for the Home and Garden Show, I have so much to do and having a hard time getting motivated, and I have to have a paying gig  before I can get yours done. Would you like to hang out with us some at our booth?
And you did an awesome job standing up I admire that in women...I think you would be an asset to our team of big hearted, should be retired but too talented to and besides we have a cute office group of two women, who really volunteer a lot of time and sometimes get paid, lol
At least check come visit!!!!
Sorry, leave out the check

FEB 16TH, 11:33PM
Uh oh- I just saw on FB that the expo is this weekend!!!  I am so out of it.  LOL I might try & get over there sometime during the weekend- ya never know  ??  Yall have fun!
Thanks for messaging us. We try to be as responsive as possible. We'll get back to you soon.  You can also call or text 334-791-2883!
Thank You,
Wendy
FEB 17TH, 6:12AM
No it’s March 18
FEB 17TH, 10:44AM
Well dang- I cant even get my months straight.
FEB 17TH, 12:36PM
Lol
FEB 25TH, 10:00AM
OMGOSH-  Wendy- I am so in dream yard heaven!!  QVC is having their garden day- I want everything!!!! Not the pressure washer though. LOL  I am actually watching to see if they have a mat for my deck. I have one I bought years ago- & it has really held up well.  But all this fun stuff & plants is killing me!! I am resisting so far.
Thanks for messaging us. We try to be as responsive as possible. We'll get back to you soon.  You can also call or text 334-791-2883!
Thank You,
Wendy
And now I want to convert my fountain to solar. So I am researching it from the sofa. LOL
FEB 25TH, 1:54PM
I am still looking at stuff.  LOL   This is my pinterest outdoor page if you want ideas that I like...  https://www.pinterest.com/alarmrx2/gardening-and-the-great-outside/
We also have lots of stuff & plants we can use here. I am also creative so I can make some things.
APR 3RD, 8:14PM
Just checking in to make sure you havent forgot us. I hope you had a good turnout at the Expo.
Thanks for messaging us. We try to be as responsive as possible. We'll get back to you soon.  You can also call or text 334-791-2883!
Thank You,
Wendy
APR 4TH, 7:56AM
Good Morning! No ma’am I haven’t, I am putting in my first design Monday, so I will be on yours right after! I will put a design together and have you come take a look at it ( like I do all my clients) and then we will set an install date!
That way we are on the same page
APR 4TH, 1:23PM
That is exciting!!  I am as thrilled today as I was a year ago. LOL  Thanks for letting me know, I get concerned when I don't hear anything. ??

APR 27TH, 1:03PM
Any updates???
Thanks for messaging us. We try to be as responsive as possible. We'll get back to you soon.  You can also call or text 334-791-2883!
Thank You,
Wendy
MAY 31ST, 3:42PM
Someone has a new design completed!
So now we need to meet at my office, and go over the details and get a install date down, would Tuesday work?
I think it will. Its really pretty!  The only thing I am wondering about is a safe entry to the front door.  Thank you
MAY 31ST, 6:53PM
I will go over that at the office
What would be a good time for you?
Sorry.I had to check with hubby. Any time Tues except early morning. So whatever is best for you  ??

The meet was scheduled for June 5th, 2018. Which was changed to June 6th.

JUN 4TH, 6:44PM
Time & address tomorrow???
Thanks for messaging us. We try to be as responsive as possible. We'll get back to you soon.  You can also call or text 334-791-2883!
Thank You,
Wendy
JUN 5TH, 7:47AM
Sorry just got in office I have a 4 pm today or 2:30 tomorrow open
2:30 tomorrow is good.  Where is your location?
Okay will put you down 2395 Ross Clark Circle on left side of wood world building next to fence entry towards back
Okay- see you then.  
JUN 6TH, 11:48AM
Hey there! I’ve had a trailer to break down this morning, and it has put me way behind can we reschedule?
We just got to Dothan.
Okay let me see what I can do real quick
We can adjust time if it helps
Driving
Can we do 1:30?
Yes
See you then
Ok.  I was driving that time.

JUN 12TH, 11:30AM
Wendy- I am sending a few photos via email (I hope) to explain the areas we discussed.  Also- our irrigation friend would like to know what the approximate distance will be for the walkway & garden bed. And what do we do with the plants that are in the beds? And what do we need to do on our end besides looking for sod? Thanks, I am still excited!!!
Thanks for messaging us. We try to be as responsive as possible. We'll get back to you soon.  You can also call or text 334-791-2883!
Thank You,
Wendy
JUN 14TH, 2:11PM
Wendy- their are 2 sod places we found so far. One is $100 a palette for centipede, the other is $107. I still need the info for the guy that might be doing the watering system.
Thanks for messaging us. We try to be as responsive as possible. We'll get back to you soon.  You can also call or text 334-791-2883!
Thank You,
Wendy
JUN 17TH, 11:47AM
Wendy- did you get my email? I hope I sent it to the right one.  LOL   I used  Lawnscapesvirtualdesigns@gmail.com
Thanks for messaging us. We try to be as responsive as possible. We'll get back to you soon.  You can also call or text 334-791-2883!
Thank You,
Wendy
I wish I could text....
JUN 20TH, 10:32AM
Please call..............  3346841993
Thanks for messaging us. We try to be as responsive as possible. We'll get back to you soon.  You can also call or text 334-791-2883!
Thank You,
Wendy
Daughter is in surgery
OK- call when you get a chance.  I hope it is nothing derious & she has a fast & success recovery.
serious
JUN 22ND, 1:30PM
You will be here Monday Correct???
Thanks for messaging us. We try to be as responsive as possible. We'll get back to you soon.  You can also call or text 334-791-2883!
Thank You,
Wendy
JUN 24TH, 9:26PM
Hi Robin! I’m sorry I had to take a week off to be with my daughter, it has put me a week behind on schedule.  I will read everything you sent and get you an answer tomorrow evening as well as a new install date which will be about a week away. Sorry for the inconvenience but she needed me to be with her. Have a great night and I will be in touch with all the information.
JUN 28TH, 12:10PM
Hi. I hope your daughter is doing better. I wish we had known before the last minute. I have asked to please keep in touch with us, & let us know of any changes. We are adaptable if we just know.
The watering system has been installed, we did the best we could with the info we had. At least we have water now. 
Did you receive the pics I sent via email?
We still need an order date for the sod, we  are having it delivered & they asked for a couple of days advanced notice, & when the new install date will be. I can't remember what else, hopefully all the info I needed to know is in the messages/ phone calls/ email I have sent.
Thanks Wendy.
PS- I am still just as excited now as I was when I was chosen way back when.
Thanks for messaging us. We try to be as responsive as possible. We'll get back to you soon.  You can also call or text 334-791-2883!
Thank You,
Wendy
JUL 2ND, 11:00AM
HI again. I looked over the estimate again & realized there is no materials for the water garden. Are you planning to reuse the stuff we have?  That is fine, but I am not sure if you realized that we have 2 smaller ponds that did have a bridge over it to look like one larger pond. I did send a pic in the email.
Looking forward to hearing something from you. Should we water this sand???   LOL
Thanks for messaging us. We try to be as responsive as possible. We'll get back to you soon.  You can also call or text 334-791-2883!
Thank You,
Wendy
JUL 6TH, 10:58AM
Any updates???
Thanks for messaging us. We try to be as responsive as possible. We'll get back to you soon.  You can also call or text 334-791-2883!
Thank You,
Wendy
WED 10:25AM
Is there a new date yet????
Thanks for messaging us. We try to be as responsive as possible. We'll get back to you soon.  You can also call or text 334-791-2883!
Thank You,
Wendy
11:25AM
Will I ever hear from you????
Thanks for messaging us. We try to be as responsive as possible. We'll get back to you soon.  You can also call or text 334-791-2883!
Thank You, Wendy

NOTE_ I deleted the last two messages (mine & business automated reply)  and sent this instead....    Will I hear from you soon???

AUG 10, 2018
Updated Messages
UL 19TH, 9:00AM
Hi Wendy. Can you please give us a update?

Thanks for messaging us. We try to be as responsive as possible. We'll get back to you soon.  You can also call or text 334-791-2883!
Thank You,
Wendy
JUL 25TH, 9:50PM
It has been 1 month since our scheduled start date. I remember that date because it was my birthday. I cannot tell you how disappointed I am with your company. And yet I keep believing in you.  Why???

Thanks for messaging us. We try to be as responsive as possible. We'll get back to you soon.  You can also call or text 334-791-2883!
Thank You,
Wendy

SAT 9:53AM
Dear Landscapes Virtual Designs-  I am not going away. My personal belief is you do not give someone a prize & not honor it. Very poor management!
However, I am going to be more verbal & aggressive in my un-promotion of your company. I see on your FB page I am not the only one that does not get replies via phone, messaging or any method. I believe I have gone above & beyond being patient with you. We have installed the watering system at our expense for your landscape plans as you suggested. We located sod as you proposed, again to be at our expense. When I refer back to my original entry to this contest, nothing that I asked for is included in your plan, except pretty. The plan you sent is beautiful, but as I stated safety is my concern, and it still is 1 1/2 years later after I won. At this point I was willing to settle for anything!!  I had such high hopes & so far have had nothing but major disappointment in your company.
So I am forced to publicly let the Wiregrass know about my very poor experience with Lawnscapes Virtual Designs & the other yard companies you have.
And yet, I feel guilty doing this, which I shouldn't given all that I have done to cooperate & try to get this done.
Robin Rakes  Aug 4 2018
http://robinsthings.blogspot.com/
RMR/ alarmrx2/ RMRx2
robinsthings.blogspot.com

THU 5:54PM
When is the new start date please ? "

I assume I have been blocked as I am no longer receiving an automated reply to LVD FB personal messaging.  So sad.  :(


This is a message I left on the LVD  FB page on Aug 9th. I am not good at typing, as I somehow kept deleting my message. I did send a copy of this clip in a post, so I am glad I took a snip of the comment before posting.  However, I did get a reply that said all messages need to be approved. I don't think it was approved. 

At our meeting on the 6th, we (Mike & I) met at Wendy's convenience at LVD office in Dothan, which was fine. We discussed the plan Wendy had sent me, and a start date. I was excited because the start date was schedule for June 25th, my birthday. I voiced my concerns again about a safe way to get to the front door, plants blocking the light, grass, & water garden safety.
These were the LVD owners' replies.
  • safety to the front door- It isn't in the budget
  • plants blocking the light- She changed the plant selections
  • grass- it isn't in the budget, and suggested we both find sources of sod at the best price since this would be at our expense. We did this, and found a place to deliver it closer to us. She also stated that she had employes that could lay it, again at our expense, since that wasn't in the budget. We agreed to that as we thought it was a reasonable price for laying sod. She also recommended a watering system, which we had thought we would need to do, again at our expense since it wasn't in the budget. We were not surprised by the watering system, we knew we would have some additional expense, as $2500 does not go very far. After many attempts to contact LVD we had the water system installed as best we could tall from the design picture. And as you can tell I never received a reply as to when to order the sod.
  • water garden safety- She could not figure out an attractive way to help with this issue. I had the same issue & I thought a professional could. I guess not.  :(


This is the Lawnscape plan I was sent. It is so pretty, and I LOVE it, but it isn't exactly what is on my wish list. 


I admit, at this point, I would have agreed to anything, and I really didn't think about what wasn't in this plan. I did voice my concern about azaleas, they aren't my favorites, but LVD assured me they would be pretty & bloom more often than the old-fashioned ones.

I also did not go over the cost estimate until a few days later when I realized there was no expense added in the estimate for the prettier water garden. A mistake on my part, I have never dealt with a landscaper before. And I still had trust in LVD. I sent a message about this & again received no reply.

I posted this on my FB page. If you want to see the comments my page is https://www.facebook.com/RMRx2.

I also posted this on the LVD "would you recommend or improve LVD" FB page.    LVD reviews



And so- it is time to be more aggressive, stand up for myself, & get this blog in the public's eyes, especially in locations close to me. And it is time to have our lawyer look this over & recommend where we go from here. We are not vengeful (did I say that already?), I never wanted to hurt LVD. At the same time, I will not be taken advantage of.

Thanks to anyone who has taken your time to read this mess, message me, or defend us. I hate that it has come to this. If you want to share, feel free, if you don't that is okay with me.

Y'all have a wonderful day!!!

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