Happy Thanksgiving

W.L. May Company is closed today. We are celebrating Thanksgiving with our loved ones and will reopen Friday, November 28. Have a Happy Thanksgiving from all of us.

Holiday Shipping

2015 W.L. May Company holiday hours and shipping schedules from the major carriers (UPS, FedEx, OnTrac).

November 26 Thanksgiving: W.L. May closed. No major carriers making pickup or deliveries.
November 27 Black Friday: W.L. May open. All major carriers making pickup and deliveries.

December 24 Christmas Eve: W.L. May Closed. Carriers making deliveries, with priority (in past years) given to residential deliveries.
December 25 Christmas Day: W.L. May closed. No major carriers making pickup or deliveries.
December 26 Boxing Day: W.L. May Closed. It is a Saturday. Major carriers on Saturday Schedule.

December 31 New Years Eve: W.L. May Closed. Carriers making deliveries, and pickups.
January 1 New Years Day: W.L. May closed. No major carriers making pickup or deliveries.
January 2: W.L. May Closed. It is a Saturday. Major carriers on Saturday Schedule.

ONE MORE THING

December is the most difficult month of the year for the shipping industry. They are dealing with a much larger number of packages than at other times of the year. Early Winter storms can cause delays on many highways and at airports, effecting both ground and air shipments. W.L. May and our carriers are working hard to make sure you do not see any delays, but be aware weather events can happen fast and are beyond our control.

Thank You For Another Great Year!
All of us at W.L. May wish you a wonderful Holiday Season.

We hope it fills your heart with joy.

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Kelly's Korner - Happy Thanksgiving!

Hey, All,

It is crazy week here.  Last minute appliance repairs are keeping appliance repair companies and their technicians running full bore, and people who can't get their appliances fixed in time for the holiday running to buy new appliances or finding alternative ways to get what they need.

This is my grandmother's (far right) brothers, sisters
and greatgrandmother (center)

In the midst of all the craziness and confusion, please take time and remember what this holiday it for.  Be thankful for what you have.  Family, friends, job, a home - even if times may be tough, there are always things to be grateful for.

I am so blessed in my life - and even though I may complain - I really have nothing to complain about.  I have family and friends that I love and love me.  A good job that challenges me everyday and co-workers that I enjoy spending the day with.  A home and good kids and a mom that is there for me through thick and thin.  Who could want for more?

My Three Sons

But there a lot of people out there that don't even have the basics - do something this coming weekend to help those in need.  Donate food to your local food bank, volunteer at a shelter, spend some of your Black Friday shopping money on coats, clothes (Fred Meyer's 1/2 off sock sale it great), go through your kids' older toys and donate them to the children's hospital or Toys for Tots.  There are a lot of ways to help others - do just one thing.  Lots of grocery and retail stores have bins available right there to put your donations in and whatever you give will be deeply appreciated.

Above all, have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

Monday Motivation

Thanksgiving dinners take eighteen hours to prepare. They are consumed in twelve minutes. Half-times take twelve minutes. This is not coincidence.-Erma Bombeck

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Throwback Thursday: News Recap November 19, 2015

If you have been reading the W.L. May Blog but haven't checked us out on Facebook, Twitter or Google+, you may not be getting the whole story. We use all of those social media outlets to share news stories that relate to our industry as well as appliance tips we have found from other sources. Here is a recap of some of the top stories we have seen lately. So without further ado:

We start with some consumer friendly articles we feel would be great for sharing:

• Suffering from a stinky refrigerator? Here are some possible causes and easy fixes. LINK
• With the arrival of sweater season, Bustle gave us tips for washing cashmere. LINK
• C-Net posted a list of 20 surprising things you can clean in a dishwasher-Including hubcaps!?! LINK 
• The Eugene Register-Guard gave some pre-Thanksgiving tips for a germ free kitchen. LINK
• Lifehacker India suggested running your shower caddy through the dishwasher for easy cleaning. LINK
• For those of you thinking about getting a French-Door refrigerator, Consumer Reports had some things to consider. LINK
• US News gave us 8 food safety tips to help you get ready for Thanksgiving. LINK
• Martha Stewart talked about the importance of planning when you host Thanksgiving dinner. LINK
• We found some tips for sharing an office refrigerator. LINK

Next, we look at the manufacturers and how they have been in the news recently:

• Frank Wagner, the senior vice president of industrial operations for Electrolux North America, spoke on the Department of Justices blocking of their GE appliance merger. LINK
• Insider Louisville gave us their report on statements by Frank Wagner, the senior vice president of industrial operations for Electrolux North America. LINK
• Electrolux's attorney said they would have to divest all US business to satisfy the DOJ in GE merger case. LINK
• WDRB in Louisville gives us a nice recap of where we were at with the Electrolux/GE merger. LINK
• The trial started for a confident Electrolux who is trying to merge with GE in spite of the objections of the DOJ. LINK
• LG staged Broadway-style puppets shows on the streets of New York to promote its Twin Wash washing machines. Apparently it featured a choreographed dance battle between delicates and regulars. LINK
• The trial got underway as NASDAQ reported. LINK
• The legal battle continued with an appearance from the former North American CEO of Electrolux, Jack Truong. LINK
• Whirlpool got an award from the EPA for their shipping practices. Congratulations Whirlpool! LINK

We found some articles that might be of interest to those of you who love all thing appliances:

• The experimental music group Matmos released an album that used one instrument to make it's sounds-a washing machine! LINK

Sometimes, the links we post are related to technology, business or happenings on the Internet:

• Lowes is selling a GE refrigerator that has a Kuerig coffee maker built right into it. LINK
• What will do makers of smart appliances do with all that data? Apparently, the early adopters are still trying to figure that out. LINK
• Adweek took a look at GE's social marketing campaign. LINK

We close with a few just for fun stories:

• In a touching "mom" story, we are reminded that it's never a bad idea to check to make sure nothing is in the oven before preheating. LINK
• If you take out the Israel specific stuff from this story, you are left with an example of why it so important to teach kids how to use the appliances. LINK
• A columnist finds that it isn't as easy to fix an appliance as some people think. LINK
• Smart appliances are an exciting development for some, others see them as threatening. LINK

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Kelly's Korner - Holiday Hassles (and how not to make it so)

Hey, All!

Ok, Halloween is over and it is now time to officially start planning "THE HOLIDAYS"!!!  Get your groaning over because, like it or not, they are here.

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I find planning helps out a lot - lists, lists, lists!  And a huge calendar.  First, I mark dates and times of events I have to be at or other special days.  Kids' school concerts, birthdays (yes, there are a bunch of us that have birthdays during the holiday season - we don't like it either), holiday parties, and anything else you've go going on.  This way you know what dates are taken.  Or if you are more technically savvy than I am, put it on your phone - then you won't forget the list at home (my personal favorite trick)!

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Then get with your family and plan who's where and what to bring.  Our family holidays are potluck and everyone brings something - appetizers, side dishes, desserts, beverages - plan it out.  Facebook messaging is great for this - that way everyone sees what the other is bringing and no one is left out.  Gets you a head count, too.

Get your gift lists together and start shopping - every time you go out pick up something.  Or go online and get things ordered.  If it is ok with your employer, have gifts delivered to your work - that way the kids (including spouses) don't get curious and into things they shouldn't.  As they come in or purchased - WRAP THEM!  Saves staying up till three in the morning Christmas Eve doing it.  Also, save yourself a lot of shipping costs for those out-of-town gifts and shop online and have it sent directly to the giftee.  In-store pick-up and layaway are also good.

Get your grocery list together and start picking up the non-perishable or frozen stuff when ever you hit the grocery store.  Saves a lot of hassle of holiday crowds and not forgetting the small stuff - whip cream, cranberry sauce, etc.

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Get any appointments you need to fix your appliances - technicians are VERY busy this time of year.  New drip pans for your stove, change your water filter on the fridge, anything you've been meaning to do.  Most of all - do not use your self-clean feature on your stove this close to the holidays!  Using this feature may blow a board and getting it fixed before the holidays is tough if not close to impossible.

Most of all - don't let the holiday stress get to you!  Schedule times for relaxing and for your family.  Have fun not headaches!

Have a great week!

Monday Motivation

                        Eating something fresh out of the oven is like a hug you can taste.-Regina Brett
    
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