From time to time I will post random pictures. No rhyme or reason. Here is the first installment...
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
How hard can this be???
OK, so how hard is it to provide decent cable service? With my move to Cleveland this summer and the switch to Charter I was hoping for a better experience than I had with Comcast. HA! One of the things that we have noticed is that the volume fluctuates on just about every channel we watch. Now I am not talking about the fluctuation that occurs when there is a switch from the show to the commercial. You know it seems that somehow they think that you have suddenly lost your hearing so the commercials are suddenly twice as loud as the show you were watching.
No, I am talking about us sitting here minding our own business watching Two and a Half Men, when suddenly the volume randomly drops…during the show! One minute I can hear Charlie and Allen loud and clear and the next they are whispering. And NO it isn’t the station unless CBS, FOX and the History Channel are all involved in some sort of global volume conspiracy.
On the other hand at least Charter can provide me with decent internet service (though I fight with their on-line bill pay monthly). You would think that in the year 2009 when I can watch TV on my cell phone and HEAR IT, I could enjoy the same service at home.
No, I am talking about us sitting here minding our own business watching Two and a Half Men, when suddenly the volume randomly drops…during the show! One minute I can hear Charlie and Allen loud and clear and the next they are whispering. And NO it isn’t the station unless CBS, FOX and the History Channel are all involved in some sort of global volume conspiracy.
On the other hand at least Charter can provide me with decent internet service (though I fight with their on-line bill pay monthly). You would think that in the year 2009 when I can watch TV on my cell phone and HEAR IT, I could enjoy the same service at home.
Monday, February 16, 2009
...and don't call me Shirley...
What a Valentines pair my wife and I were. My darlin' was down with some sort of crud and I did something to my back. Needless to say that made for a less than romantic Valentines day. Plus, I was forced to go into work (hmmm....the Grinch that stole Valentines??).
On the positive side, I did find out just what a great pair we make. On Saturday night we picked up the movie Airplane! Now I thought that with all the dumb humor my darlin' would hate the movie. I was surprised to find out that she didn't hate it...in fact she kinda liked it. Now, don't misunderstand me I am not advocating a "Movie Test" to judge compatibility (that is what the "Cat Test" was for) but it is nice to enjoy sophmoric humor with the woman you love.
On the positive side, I did find out just what a great pair we make. On Saturday night we picked up the movie Airplane! Now I thought that with all the dumb humor my darlin' would hate the movie. I was surprised to find out that she didn't hate it...in fact she kinda liked it. Now, don't misunderstand me I am not advocating a "Movie Test" to judge compatibility (that is what the "Cat Test" was for) but it is nice to enjoy sophmoric humor with the woman you love.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Cowboys
What is it about the Wild West that every red blooded American male loves? I'm currently reading Dee Brown's "The American West" and let me tell you there is something about the mythologized West that is quite appealing. Two years ago I was fortunate enough to visit the "Land of the Mormons" otherwise known as Utah. It was one of the best vacations I have ever had. The open sky, contrasting landscape, views that go on forever...all this came back to me reading Brown's book. Like a Billy Crystal character (the movie "City Slickers" comes to mind) I feel the pull from the romance (read that totaly bogus myth) of the Cowboy and the "Old West".
I've come to the conclusion that one of the reasons that I like American History best is that I can actually visit some of the places I read about (read that its cheaper and easier than travelling the world). Tombstone is one place I'd like to visit someday. Same with Little Big Horn...and a host of other places I've read about. But for now, I'll read, and dream, and virtually travel via Google.
I've come to the conclusion that one of the reasons that I like American History best is that I can actually visit some of the places I read about (read that its cheaper and easier than travelling the world). Tombstone is one place I'd like to visit someday. Same with Little Big Horn...and a host of other places I've read about. But for now, I'll read, and dream, and virtually travel via Google.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Just Plain Irresponsible
Hello everyone. I need to pass along a warning - stay away from a company called Envrioguard...they are a pest control company. Below is an email I sent to the company around noon today. It should be self explanatory. I'll let you know if I get a response.
I was just in the Blimpie in Collegedale getting my lunch when a representative of your company entered the establishment looking for a check that the manager was supposed to leave for him. When he was informed that the manager was not in this individual began acting in an unprofessional manner. He threatened to blockade the store with a fleet of trucks, making the customers run a gauntlet. He continued to harangue the counter help. On his way out the door he addressed the customers in the store stating "I hope you don't get sick".
Frankly, his behavior was totally unprofessional and does not reflect well on your business. I regret that I did not get his name and address this matter with him directly.
I was just in the Blimpie in Collegedale getting my lunch when a representative of your company entered the establishment looking for a check that the manager was supposed to leave for him. When he was informed that the manager was not in this individual began acting in an unprofessional manner. He threatened to blockade the store with a fleet of trucks, making the customers run a gauntlet. He continued to harangue the counter help. On his way out the door he addressed the customers in the store stating "I hope you don't get sick".
Frankly, his behavior was totally unprofessional and does not reflect well on your business. I regret that I did not get his name and address this matter with him directly.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Souper Salad! but weak service.
So this weekend my darlin' and I decide to go to Souper Salad! for lunch. We proceed through line and I end up creating the leaning tower of salad on my plate. I was also overjoyed to see that as one of their soups they had the "Twice Baked Potato Soup". Now how exactly you bake soup (and twice nonetheless) I am not sure, but it is dang good. Anyhow, we proceed to our table and sit down. Minutes pass and we are NOT approached by a server who will be bringing our drinks. No matter we begin our munching.
More minutes pass and I begin to think that an ice cold Coke would go good with all that leafy goodness. I mention my distress that we have been sitting and gobbling for a while and there hasn't been sign of a server.
More minutes pass and my distress turns to irritation...sensing this (and wishing to avoid a scene) my beautiful wife takes matters into her own hands (and our receipt) and searches for a server. She discovers our hero of the day: Caleb.
Caleb points out that we aren't sitting in his section but he will bring us drinks pronto. As my wife relays this information to me I notice a female server talking with some customers that she knows. Yes, in fact she has been talking to them the entire time we have been at Souper Salad! (but weak service) the entire time we have been there - a good 15 minutes!
Caleb brings our drinks and we keep eating and the woman server keeps on blabbing. Eventually she does make it over to our table, but by this time I have finished my salad, twice baked potato soup (once eaten) and am starting my cup of fruit for dessert. When she comes and asks if we need anything I point out that Caleb has taken care of us.
Now I know what you are thinking. you are thinking I let her off easy. Well, not really. As soon as we got back to the hotel I sent an email to Souper Salad! (but weak service) complaining about the incident. And, of course, I am taking them to task here.
More minutes pass and I begin to think that an ice cold Coke would go good with all that leafy goodness. I mention my distress that we have been sitting and gobbling for a while and there hasn't been sign of a server.
More minutes pass and my distress turns to irritation...sensing this (and wishing to avoid a scene) my beautiful wife takes matters into her own hands (and our receipt) and searches for a server. She discovers our hero of the day: Caleb.
Caleb points out that we aren't sitting in his section but he will bring us drinks pronto. As my wife relays this information to me I notice a female server talking with some customers that she knows. Yes, in fact she has been talking to them the entire time we have been at Souper Salad! (but weak service) the entire time we have been there - a good 15 minutes!
Caleb brings our drinks and we keep eating and the woman server keeps on blabbing. Eventually she does make it over to our table, but by this time I have finished my salad, twice baked potato soup (once eaten) and am starting my cup of fruit for dessert. When she comes and asks if we need anything I point out that Caleb has taken care of us.
Now I know what you are thinking. you are thinking I let her off easy. Well, not really. As soon as we got back to the hotel I sent an email to Souper Salad! (but weak service) complaining about the incident. And, of course, I am taking them to task here.
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