A friend sent me some flowers for my birthday via a local florist.
I had no idea they were coming until I got home from work and saw them laying on their side in the front garden with no water in them.
I checked my Ring doorbell and the florist delivery driver had just left them on the doorstep in the wind and rain. They'd obviously blown over.
Equally, I live on a very busy city centre street and they could have been stolen.
I've checked the florist's website which clearly states that if nobody is home they will be taken back to the shop or left with a neighbour and a card will be put through your door to let you know. Obviously this didn't happen.
I've complained to the florist who has apologised, but it makes me think that my friend could easily have sent these and, if they were stolen, I'd know nothing about them.
I wonder how often this happens with florists generally? I've sent flowers before and not been thanked. I assumed the recipient was rude and never sent them any more 🤨