No offense intended mate, but i used to work at one of them and i was in fact, some punk, working for a crappy wage, throwing prefab ingredients together.

Dosen't mean i was a jerk to people (i was voted most friendly server of the week once)  ::) But i wasn't gonna give it all for them.

Nobody is trying to insult you or his memory, just a poor choice of words possibly.
Thanks, I appreciate you not mentioneing the name in a quote to me and I respect how hard you worked for nearly nothing. I'm just pissed that "Place" can't afford to hire some security. BTW, the one where Blaine was murdered was closed for 2 days after and then they promised to only hire adults for the night shift....and yet after only a month the kids were back....bastards.  I also understand that Max didn't mean a personal attack....I was just caught up with the BS of that multi-million dollar crap corp.

Thanks, I appreciate you not mentioneing the name in a quote to me and I respect how hard you worked for nearly nothing. I'm just ticked that "Place" can't afford to hire some security. BTW, the one where Blaine was murdered was closed for 2 days after and then they promised to only hire adults for the night shift....and yet after only a month the kids were back....bastards.  I also understand that Max didn't mean a personal attack....I was just caught up with the BS of that multi-million dollar crap corp.


Mark, they are franchises, some are profitable some aren't. If they all hired security, none would be profitable, security guards are expensive no matter who you get.

Mark after I read your post and then read Maxwells more than once, I think you both were making the same point..  you both mention how they underpay their employees, and how they don't care about quality (whether it be how they treat employees or how they treat customers)  

I don't think he meant that all people who work at that place are punks.. I think he was just referring to the amount of pride an underpaid employee GENERALLY puts into their product as opposed to a mom & pop owner/sandwich maker.


I might add too, that unless you have posts about your son in the political board, Maxwell probably doesn't know anything about that... he never goes to playful penguin, so he probably hasn't seen most of them...

Maxwell, any chance you can modify to Togo's or Blimpie or something?

Mark, they are franchises, some are profitable some aren't. If they all hired security, none would be profitable, security guards are expensive no matter who you get.
So the big guys at the top offer a little more for ONE hour of protection AND they stoip having JUST kids working the last shift??? Common sense is all it take to save lives but they don't care.

Mark after I read your post and then read Maxwells more than once, I think you both were making the same point..  you both mention how they underpay their employees, and how they don't care about quality (whether it be how they treat employees or how they treat customers) 

I don't think he meant that all people who work at that place are punks.. I think he was just referring to the amount of pride an underpaid employee GENERALLY puts into their product as opposed to a mom & pop owner/sandwich maker.


I might add too, that unless you have posts about your son in the political board, Maxwell probably doesn't know anything about that... he never goes to playful penguin, so he probably hasn't seen most of them...

Maxwell, any chance you can modify to Togo's or Blimpie or something?
On the record....Max, If what Andrea says is true, I sincerely apologize. I just get worked up when anyone mentions that horrid place as it stirs the worst night of my life all over again :\'(

So the big guys at the top offer a little more for ONE hour of protection AND they stoip having JUST kids working the last shift??? Common sense is all it take to save lives but they don't care.


Common sense and big business, now your living in a dream world.
;D

Common sense and big business, now your living in a dream world.
;D
I appreciate and totally get your sense of humor. At thew same time, I remain focused on making these bastards aware of how they need to protect kids :-\\

And I am truly sorry about Blaine, but you have to know a little about the security business to understand....you can't hire them for just an hour or two, it's at least a 4-6 hour shift (usually 8).  And, again, it's not cheap.  Most franchise owners cannot afford to hire security and you're talking probably around a million dollars or more/year if you expect the corporation to do it.  Just having an adult present wouldn't matter one way or the other....if some punk is dead set on robbing a place, they don't care if it's all kids or if there's an adult present.  And, you're probably not going to find enough adults who are willing to work the night shift for that amount of money to NOT have kids working.
They DID have just adults working there, right after he was killed. They waited until things faded away and went right back to just kids. Sometimes they've even had just one kid working all alone! I'm not saying had an adult been there Blaine would definately still be here but just the possibility that an adult being there might have changed the outcome, that's enough for me. As for security, the BIG coprporation should spend some of thier profits to include money for franchises owners as an option. Then it would or could be used as an insentive. I know of many security gaurds I've spoken to and they've told me they've been hired for short shifts or even Bank closings. Sometimes just the sight of a guy with a badge can ward off criminals...not always but if it's enough to save even just ONE life, why not?

Try telling that to my late 17 year old son Blaine, Howard :-\\



I apologize if I keep bringing it up.It won't happen again. :(

Is It me or are there just way too many Pizza shops in The United States? You have Pizza Hut,Dominos' and other Pizza restaurants.They all taste the same.I don't know the big deal is? ::)

I apologize if I keep bringing it up.It won't happen again. :(
Hey, it's going to happen from time to time. It's alright, Howard ;)

Is It me or are there just way too many Pizza shops in The United States? You have Pizza Hut,Dominos' and other Pizza restaurants.They all taste the same.I don't know the big deal is? ::)




yes...they are a dime a dozen....we have one on virtually every corner.



Erin :)

yes...they are a dime a dozen....we have one on virtually every corner.



Erin :)



How much are pizza slices in your area?

They DID have just adults working there, right after he was killed. They waited until things faded away and went right back to just kids. Sometimes they've even had just one kid working all alone! I'm not saying had an adult been there Blaine would definately still be here but just the possibility that an adult being there might have changed the outcome, that's enough for me. As for security, the BIG coprporation should spend some of thier profits to include money for franchises owners as an option. Then it would or could be used as an insentive. I know of many security gaurds I've spoken to and they've told me they've been hired for short shifts or even Bank closings. Sometimes just the sight of a guy with a badge can ward off criminals...not always but if it's enough to save even just ONE life, why not?


At my job, we have a secured building. We can't go in through certain areas without a badge. I often work at the front counter and recently we've had a stalker come in asking for a lady that works here. On one particular day he came in several times and then he finally left. They decided to bring in a security gaurd to protect us. He was only there for a good hour and a half, but if anything, it made us feel better. Fortunatly this stalker has not returned in the past few weeks, but to know our company will do something about it makes me feel assured that I don't have to worry quite as much about my safety - even in broad daylight. I don't think it hurts to hire a guard at any time of the day if someone's life could be in danger

How much are pizza slices in your area?


For me, it seems between $2.50 to $3.00, depending on the size. Our pizza places are probably not quite as varied as in New York, but we still have the "buy by the slice" deal

Well, if it's a secured building, then they already have a security contract with a company so that's a different situation.  But, this has gotten way off topic so I apologize for making it do so.


That is true. Yet, the guards were off duty at that time. So having that immed. assistance was a good thing. Was RockandRollfan's son working at a secure building or even an area that has regular security?

Four of the ones I picked are already not in my area (Albertson's, Mervin's, Basha, Hastings Entertainment), and we don't want them now. The other one (Pier One Imports) is in Indy and we don't need it.

Had to vote for Best Buy. Got screwed royally one time by them.
I think Circuit City is better than Best Buy...got my computer at Circuit City...the store's staff were a great help and very knowledgeable...of course it helps if you know what you want out of a PC BEFORE you go to ANY store...

Is It me or are there just way too many Pizza shops in The United States? You have Pizza Hut,Dominos' and other Pizza restaurants.They all taste the same.I don't know the big deal is? ::)
I like the small,local pizza shops....We have one called Joe and John's here in Absecon that makes truly GREAT pizzas. And a HUGE assortment of pizza styles and toppings too.

I like the small,local pizza shops....We have one called Joe and John's here in Absecon that makes truly GREAT pizzas. And a HUGE assortment of pizza styles and toppings too.


I think I know what I'm having for dinner tonight :0)

Too many Supermarkets everywhere you go such as Key Food,Met,Waldbaums. ::)

Bleccch!  I asked for an Italian sub at Subway, got a baloney sandwich on a giant hot dog roll.  I won't even touch a Blimpie's!
:P :P :P :P :P

hmmmmm......it wouldn't have been what I had for dinner last night would it ???  Pizza :P


lol, I ended up not having pizza but a grilled cheese, fries, some garlic bread and a milkshake.. with malt.. I had pizza at work today, so that sufficed :0)

Too many Supermarkets everywhere you go such as Key Food,Met,Waldbaums. ::)


I've never heard of those before - are those East coast chains?

We have places called Long's Drugstores, Raley's, Safeway, Nob HIll, Lunardi's, Whole Foods, Andronicos (I did a remodeling job on the house next door to the people who own Andronicos), etc. Yes, there seem to be too many, that's for sure!

I think Circuit City is better than Best Buy...got my computer at Circuit City...the store's staff were a great help and very knowledgeable...of course it helps if you know what you want out of a PC BEFORE you go to ANY store...


Really don't have to many circut cities around my area.  Sounds like a good place though.

Really don't have to many circut cities around my area.  Sounds like a good place though.


We have about 3 within a 40 mi radius. I never really liked Circuit City all that much. I like "The Good Guys" better. Now, I just prefer Dell online rather than having some person sway me to buy a PC I don't really need and get the specs for one that I can build online myself and have it shipped - NOW that's convienance. :0)

None of the stores listed we have over here. Most of our stores are taken from Australia and the UK, which are quite different from the US.

I've never heard of those before - are those East coast chains?

We have places called Long's Drugstores, Raley's, Safeway, Nob HIll, Lunardi's, Whole Foods, Andronicos (I did a remodeling job on the house next door to the people who own Andronicos), etc. Yes, there seem to be too many, that's for sure!


you must live near me, then... I'm in San Jose. 

That is true. Yet, the guards were off duty at that time. So having that immed. assistance was a good thing. Was RockandRollfan's son working at a secure building or even an area that has regular security?
Nope, because the HUGE money making corporation can't afford security. It's like I've suggested to them, OFFER the money to pay for a security guard for just a few hours...yes they DO work for any amount of time and not just 6 or more, and it's better than leaving these kids there to be the sitting ducks for the real "Punks" that steal and murder. See Max, the true "Punks" are the criminals and not the kids who attend school during the day and work at night so they can make some honest money ;)

I also have to say that many of the kids that work at fast food restaurants ARE punks.  They are disrespectful and rude.  For instance, the punk who called "hey lady, your food's done" instead of calling my number at one the other night.  Then, when I pointed out that my son's cheesburger was to have only ketchup, he said "So, you want a new one???"  Well, DUH!!!


I have to say the same for the kids that work at fast food places down here. We ordered a family meal special last week. It was supposed to come with fries, chicken and rolls. When we got home there was no fries (only an empty box)We called to complain and they said that there was nothing they can do.

we had to pay for another taxi to take my hubby down to get the fries-which we had to pay for. the kid working said that he doesn't make mistakes like that.

Next day we called the manager, we told him what happened and since the punk kid said that he doesn't make mistakes, we kept the empty fry box(no grease stains in it either) for proof.

The manager reimbursed us for the extra taxi fare and also gave us a coupon for a free family dinner at that kids expense-not because he made a mistake(that can happen to anyone)but because of how rude he was.

That is how most of the kids here are, too.  They act like they are doing you a favor by waiting on you.  There are a few good kids, but mostly they have an attitude.

same goes here....they usually just stand there and stare at you like you have 4 eyes or something....and then you never hear any remarks such as, "thank you", or "have a nice day", or anything on those lines.  Once in a blue moon you will find someone who actually is smiling and may offer a "thanks" or so.



Erin :)

The one store I truly can't stand is called "Hobby Lobby."I don't know if this is a nationwide chain or they're just around the Midwest, but I freakin' HATE Hobby Lobbys. You see, when I go into a hobby store, I expect to see model trains, RPG action figures, radio-controlled cars and airplanes, and other cool big boy toys. And then I went into a Hobby Lobby. It was the size of a Wal-Mart and it was packed full of nothing but flowers, potpourri, cheesy scupltures, and all kids of other girly crap, and there wasn't a single radio-controlled car to be found in the place. Not to mention that the Muzak system seems to play nothing but Celine Dion and Michael Bolton. I swear, you could almost feel the estrogen dripping off the walls, so much so that I could have sworn I felt my package start to shrink after I'd been there for about 5 minutes. It's a good place if you want to buy picture frames but that's about it. Knowing that I'll someday have to be drug into places like this almost makes me afraid to ever get married.

There, I've vented.

I don't know about you but there are way too many 99 Cent stores.They're ok but way too many of them.The 99 cent stores are great when you need a bargain sometimes.

I always check my food, right there in the drive thru line. I left Mcdonalds once a few years ago, and my daughter opened her hamburger in the car on the way home. Good thing, because there was NO MEAT on the bun!  :o I had to go back and take the bun in & of course they thought I was nuts. So I never leave anymore until I've checked everything in the bag.

Well, you'd better start contacting companies then because I saw 4 fast food restaurants last night at closing time that had kids working with no adult supervision and no security.  The guards may work for any amount of time, but the company has to sign a contract and pay for a certain number of hours (minimum of 6 in IL) whether they're there or not.  Which, as I said, probably wouldn't have changed anything.

I also have to say that many of the kids that work at fast food restaurants ARE punks.  They are disrespectful and rude.  For instance, the punk who called "hey lady, your food's done" instead of calling my number at one the other night.  Then, when I pointed out that my son's cheesburger was to have only ketchup, he said "So, you want a new one???"  Well, DUH!!!
I'm actually working on starting a foundation to help educate employers about safety for thier employees. I agree with you that there are a lot of punk kids that work at these places but I also would respond to your statement of "It probably wouldn't have changed anything"....thing is that word "Probably"....I'd say if there was ANY chance that even one kid could keep his life because of some kind of preventive measures being taken, then it most certainly is worth a try.

The way to find a good sandwich is to inquire locally about mom & pop sub shops.  There's a difference when the person preparing your sub (grinder, hero, hoagie, what have you) is doing it for his/her livelihood and takes pride in his/her work.  If it's just some punk at Subway making $7.00 an hour jamming together prefab ingredients, how good can it be?
Hey Max....I want to again apologize for jumping on you for your "Punk" comment. I need to keep working at not being so defensive about Blaine. Not everyone knows and that isn;t a bad thing. I thank you for your reply, as you had every right to say what you said :)

The one store I truly can't stand is called "Hobby Lobby."I don't know if this is a nationwide chain or they're just around the Midwest, but I freakin' HATE Hobby Lobbys. You see, when I go into a hobby store, I expect to see model trains, RPG action figures, radio-controlled cars and airplanes, and other cool big boy toys. And then I went into a Hobby Lobby. It was the size of a Wal-Mart and it was packed full of nothing but flowers, potpourri, cheesy scupltures, and all kids of other girly crap, and there wasn't a single radio-controlled car to be found in the place. Not to mention that the Muzak system seems to play nothing but Celine Dion and Michael Bolton. I swear, you could almost feel the estrogen dripping off the walls, so much so that I could have sworn I felt my package start to shrink after I'd been there for about 5 minutes. It's a good place if you want to buy picture frames but that's about it. Knowing that I'll someday have to be drug into places like this almost makes me afraid to ever get married.

There, I've vented.


I don't think we have a "Hobby Lobby" here, although I know we have some sort of Hobby store in Concord that does cater to model planes and the like. To me, a hobby place should have that kind of stuff and also doll house supplies. We had a store called "Hobby Depot" and I loved going in there because I had a fascination for all things miniature (I was the same girl who asked for Micro machines as a kid). It's too bad your "Hobby Lobby" was more commercial crap than anything of true interest  ???

Maybe I could do without too many coffee cafes.I mean coffee is coffee.They all taste the same. ::)

I could definitely do without Wal*Mart.  They are, in my opinion, the worst store ever (if you can call them a store).  There's too many of them in the wrong places.  They pretend to "save" communities when all they do is hurt them.  They have gotten too big for their Chinese-sweatshop-made britches.  I'd rather see more local mom and pop shops than huge warehouses.  Thanks to Wal*Mart, and its counterparts, America is morphing into Suburbia.  And the resistance is slow in coming.

I could definitely do without Wal*Mart.  They are, in my opinion, the worst store ever (if you can call them a store).  There's too many of them in the wrong places.  They pretend to "save" communities when all they do is hurt them.  They have gotten too big for their Chinese-sweatshop-made britches.  I'd rather see more local mom and pop shops than huge warehouses.  Thanks to Wal*Mart, and its counterparts, America is morphing into Suburbia.  And the resistance is slow in coming.






*Stands up and applauds*


Amen!




Beth

Maybe I could do without too many coffee cafes.I mean coffee is coffee.They all taste the same. ::)


It's like gas stations saying they've got better gas than the one next door - who's to know and who's to care?? lol

I always enjoy going into Starbucks (Coffee Company) and asking for a cup of tea.

I could definitely do without Wal*Mart.  They are, in my opinion, the worst store ever (if you can call them a store).  There's too many of them in the wrong places.  They pretend to "save" communities when all they do is hurt them.  They have gotten too big for their Chinese-sweatshop-made britches.  I'd rather see more local mom and pop shops than huge warehouses.  Thanks to Wal*Mart, and its counterparts, America is morphing into Suburbia.  And the resistance is slow in coming.




I totally agree with you C.Noize!  I am sick of seeing/hearing about some great places being torn down to accommodate OTHER Walmarts! We had a really neat little mall that was built in like the 60's or so....yes, it was going downhill real fast...but I believe, instead of tearing it down to put up a SUPER DUPER HUGE GIGANTIC (I mean, how big are they gonna get?) Walmart, they could have renovated it and used it for numerous possibilities. I am the type of person that is ALL for preserving old buildings, instead of tearing them down to make room for nothing but pre-fab garbage.



Erin :)

They have gotten too big for their Chinese-sweatshop-made britches.  I'd rather see more local mom and pop shops than huge warehouses.


Did you know it actually costs a lot of money to make the crap Wal*Mart sells? On average, constructing a toy that sells for $14 in the US costs $40 in wages.

I could definitely do without Wal*Mart.  They are, in my opinion, the worst store ever (if you can call them a store).  There's too many of them in the wrong places.  They pretend to "save" communities when all they do is hurt them.  They have gotten too big for their Chinese-sweatshop-made britches.  I'd rather see more local mom and pop shops than huge warehouses.  Thanks to Wal*Mart, and its counterparts, America is morphing into Suburbia.  And the resistance is slow in coming.





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Cat

I am so mad at Blockbusters right now. They had the nerve to impose a new rule regarding new rental memberships.
New members NEED to have a credit card to register. In a world where credit card debt is an epidemic, it's sickening that BB would do that. Not everyone has a credit card and some people who do are having issues paying them off. It's okay for NETFlix to impose a rule like that because of the nature of their business but blockbuster NO!!
Btw, Netflix provides the option of Signing up with a Debit Card, BB does not.
I think places like Blockbuster, Hollywood Video or any other "rental chain" should keep their services accessible to ALL people regardless of how they pay for their rentals. It was those same companies who drove the small video stores out of business(I miss those places). Now they're are going to alienate even more of their customers!!! jerks. >:(

*Edited for clarification of my point

I am so mad at Blockbusters right now. They had the nerve to impose a new rule regarding new rental memberships.
New members NEED to have a credit card to register. In a world where credit card debt is an epidemic, it's sickening that BB would do that. Not everyone has a credit card and some people who do are having issues paying them off. It's okay for NETFlix to impose a rule like that because of the nature of their business but blockbuster NO!!
Btw, Netflix provides the option of paying with a Debit Card, BB does not.
I think places like Blockbuster, Hollywood Video or any other "rental chain" should keep their services accessible to ALL people regardless of how they pay for their rentals. It was those same companies who drove the small video stores out of business(I miss those places). Now they're are going to alienate even more of their customers!!! jerks. >:(


YOu can use a debit card anywhere you can use a debt card :D, so no need to get rambunctius. ::)  You dont have to go into debt >:( if you dont want to :P.  Just go into debit. ;)

YOu can use a debit card anywhere you can use a debt card :D, so no need to get rambunctius. ::)  You dont have to go into debt >:( if you dont want to :P.  Just go into debit. ;)


Yes I do understand that a debit card can be be used anywhere, BUT at Blockbuster you need a major credit card to become a member. you can still pay by cash or debit once you are already approved as a member. Needing to sign up with a credit card was my issue with BB. This was all nicely explained to me by The manager of the Blockbuster in my neighborhood.

By the way, being rambunctious and stating an opinion are two different things. ::)

Yes I do understand that a debit card can be be used anywhere, BUT at Blockbuster you need a major credit card to become a member. you can still pay by cash or debit once you are already approved as a member. Needing to sign up with a credit card was my issue with BB. This was all nicely explained to me by The manager of the Blockbuster in my neighborhood.

By the way, being rambunctious and stating an opinion are two different things. ::)



I agree...Blockbuster has always been kinda anal about things.



Erin :)

I agree...Blockbuster has always been kinda anal about things.



Erin :)




Yeah, Blockbuster sucks. Didn't someone say that they always rented videos from there, and they rarely worked? Or maybe I'm just smoking something... *Shrugs*



Beth

Blockbuster videos always worked for me.. and I saw through their little plan with the "No Late Fees" crap.. our Blockbuster is a good store.. and there's very little competition.. but they don't suck because they can.. they keep good service.

So many bagel shops in New York City.They're all the same to me. ::)

Howard, I agree. ;)  All these big time cities have tons of everything by every maker possible!
San Francisco, famous for it's sourdough bread, has enough of that by every person possible. But, boy, the smell of that bread in the heart of the city at noontime is a sure delight. That's a part of "the city" that you don't miss. I also heard from my boyfriend that when you went over the Bay Bridge in the 1970's you could dinstinctly smell the scent of coffee in the air because there was a coffee plant (not the actual plant, lol) in the city, grinding coffee beans. 

I could do without Famous Footwear! 1 in 10 times I go in there, I'll kinda find a pair of shoes I like, but none of the shoes I bought there I really liked.

  I heard a rumor that Wal*Mart is looking for Oompa-Loompa's to clone since they work for free.

I am so mad at Blockbusters right now. They had the nerve to impose a new rule regarding new rental memberships.
New members NEED to have a credit card to register. In a world where credit card debt is an epidemic, it's sickening that BB would do that. Not everyone has a credit card and some people who do are having issues paying them off. It's okay for NETFlix to impose a rule like that because of the nature of their business but blockbuster NO!!
Btw, Netflix provides the option of Signing up with a Debit Card, BB does not.
I think places like Blockbuster, Hollywood Video or any other "rental chain" should keep their services accessible to ALL people regardless of how they pay for their rentals. It was those same companies who drove the small video stores out of business(I miss those places). Now they're are going to alienate even more of their customers!!! jerks. >:(

*Edited for clarification of my point

I haven't been there in a while...but thanks for the heads up. Although, the last time I did go there (which was last year) they had a whole bunch of DVDs and hardly any videos! If they're going to be a DVD rental place now, shouldn't they be called "Blockbuster DVD" now instead of "Blockbuster Video"?? ::)

My area has ShopRite as one of the foodstore chains. But ShopRites are all different as far as selection and courtesy goes..Some ShopRites have nasty,unhelpful employees...

I go to PathMark to do my food shopping. Clean store,nice selection, courteous and downright nice people there!

I haven't been to Walmart all that often, I go to K-mart for most of my needs, so I chose Walmart.

I haven't been to Walmart all that often, I go to K-mart for most of my needs, so I chose Walmart.


Yeah, Walmart is okay. They have good deals and all, but they are a bit depressing. I like Target best. They have a lot of stuff for good prices and it's not at all cheap looking..

Lingerie shops.We already have a Victoria's Secret for that. ;D

Oh no...you need a variety of these....VS doesn't get trashy enough for some of us people ;)


Yeah, that's when you need those lingerie shops with those mannequins inthe front with hot pink lighting (soft ligthing, at that) surrounding them while they;re adorned with feathered frollicks.

Yeah, Walmart is okay. They have good deals and all, but they are a bit depressing. I like Target best. They have a lot of stuff for good prices and it's not at all cheap looking..


Agreed. Target is the superior store.

I was there the other day, after having been in a wal-mart trying to find stuff.. Ugh. Wal Mart is indeed grotty, nasty, the staff look like they're ready to go up the bell tower with a rifle.. and a lot of the stuff there sucks.

Target tends to be about 4-5% more expensive. It's worth it.

Oh no...you need a variety of these....VS doesn't get trashy enough for some of us people ;)


CrazyMom,I've always wondered why Victoria's Secret never have mannequins but only big board posters with scantily clad VS women? ;D

CrazyMom,I've always wondered why Victoria's Secret never have mannequins but only big board posters with scantily clad VS women? ;D




For people like you, Howard.





Cat

Agreed. Target is the superior store.

I was there the other day, after having been in a wal-mart trying to find stuff.. Ugh. Wal Mart is indeed grotty, nasty, the staff look like they're ready to go up the bell tower with a rifle.. and a lot of the stuff there sucks.

Target tends to be about 4-5% more expensive. It's worth it.


Yeah, I will usually go to Wal-Mart if I am looking for a super deal, or want to stock up on stuff. Target sometimes is higher than Wal-Mart, but not all the time. They still have some fabulous deals for something of that quality.

lol, that's a good one about the bell tower with a rifle. I think they ought to lose those blue apron like outfits they're forced to wear. Then it wouldn't look like such a communist ran business.

For people like you, Howard.





Cat



Thank You Cat. :)

Yeah, I will usually go to Wal-Mart if I am looking for a super deal, or want to stock up on stuff. Target sometimes is higher than Wal-Mart, but not all the time. They still have some fabulous deals for something of that quality.

lol, that's a good one about the bell tower with a rifle. I think they ought to lose those blue apron like outfits they're forced to wear. Then it wouldn't look like such a communist ran business.



Walmart's employees (for the most part, and in my experience with them) suck!  I had uploaded some pics on Walmart.com because I was told that they do an ok job and you get them fast, sent to the local Walmart by you.  I was told that they would be at my local Walmart store between last Thursday and this Monday. I went last Friday and asked if they were in, the girl looked everywhere, and couldn't find them, she was fairly polite. My husband went back on Sunday and went in to inquire about the pics....he said that the girl (another one) was very rude to him and didn't even look in all of the places that she could have. I went in again yesterday (Monday) and again, they were not there. I thought that I would give them one more day before I filed a complaint thru the website...so I went in today, and it just so happened that it was the original girl from last Friday. I re-explained it to her, gave her my name (which I have a hypenated last name)...and she still couldn't find them....so I said, well please look under just my husband's last name...and when she did, she found them.  All she had to do the entire time was give the envelope a good glance, as the name I put the pictures under was right on the envelope (my hypenated name).  That wasn't the only occasion that I had a rude Walmart employee taking care of me. I just hate that store, and needless to say...I will go elsewhere to get my pics developed next time.


Erin :)

Walmart's employees (for the most part, and in my experience with them) suck!  I had uploaded some pics on Walmart.com because I was told that they do an ok job and you get them fast, sent to the local Walmart by you.  I was told that they would be at my local Walmart store between last Thursday and this Monday. I went last Friday and asked if they were in, the girl looked everywhere, and couldn't find them, she was fairly polite. My husband went back on Sunday and went in to inquire about the pics....he said that the girl (another one) was very rude to him and didn't even look in all of the places that she could have. I went in again yesterday (Monday) and again, they were not there. I thought that I would give them one more day before I filed a complaint thru the website...so I went in today, and it just so happened that it was the original girl from last Friday. I re-explained it to her, gave her my name (which I have a hypenated last name)...and she still couldn't find them....so I said, well please look under just my husband's last name...and when she did, she found them.  All she had to do the entire time was give the envelope a good glance, as the name I put the pictures under was right on the envelope (my hypenated name).  That wasn't the only occasion that I had a rude Walmart employee taking care of me. I just hate that store, and needless to say...I will go elsewhere to get my pics developed next time.


Erin :)


Ohh, that sounds like a bad experience to go through.  :( I can understand your frustration, although I haven't had that experience with Wal-Mart employees yet.. I am sure I am bound to at some point - if I keep going there. I actually have had two close friends and an ex-boyfriend who worked there. My ex-boyfriend actually worked the photo department and he had a tough time with the employess there, himself. He eventually got out of there. My other two friends (both sisters) still work at Wal-Mart but they work late at night stocking, so they don't handle customer service and the like. There was a time (when I was a wide-eyed innocent 10 year old) that I thought Wal-Mart coming to town was really cool. I never had heard of them before *except when I watched Ntn'l Lampoon's Christmas Vac. seeing Chevy Chase shop at a Wal-Mart in one scene* So, now 13 years later - I have seen what sort of monster they've become to the retail/supermarket industry. It's too bad that Sam Walton's dream seems to have down the drain a bit..

Can all my 5 votes go to Wal-mart?

I heard some bad things about them(like how they treat their female employees, and how they used to collect all the employees' insurance money after they die, even the $ that goes to others in the family, even if they quit), and besides, it comes off as trailer-trashy..

However, I have shopped at Hot Topic a few times, but just for the shirts with pop culture icons on them, like video game characters and Full Metal Alchemist (anime). 

OOH I forgot!  Starbucks!  Has that been mentioned yet?  One in each city would be OK, but there are 3 in my town now(one's inside Safeway, and one's insie Albertson's)! 
Also, at least in my town, there are nail salons everywhere! In fact, there are 3 in one small area here!  And they all have the same 80's artwork on their windows!(I love the 80s, but it's like they haven't noticed noone looks like that anymore... or it's a weird 80s nail salon cult!)  It's the weirdest thing.  I don't know if it's like, GLOBAL, but I know it irritates me.  I'd like something I need, not repeats of what the city thinks everyone needs!

Can all my 5 votes go to Wal-mart?

I heard some bad things about them(like how they treat their female employees, and how they used to collect all the employees' insurance money after they die, even the $ that goes to others in the family, even if they quit), and besides, it comes off as trailer-trashy..

However, I have shopped at Hot Topic a few times, but just for the shirts with pop culture icons on them, like video game characters and Full Metal Alchemist (anime). 

OOH I forgot!  Starbucks!  Has that been mentioned yet?  One in each city would be OK, but there are 3 in my town now(one's inside Safeway, and one's insie Albertson's)! 
Also, at least in my town, there are nail salons everywhere! In fact, there are 3 in one small area here!  And they all have the same 80's artwork on their windows!(I love the 80s, but it's like they haven't noticed noone looks like that anymore... or it's a weird 80s nail salon cult!)  It's the weirdest thing.  I don't know if it's like, GLOBAL, but I know it irritates me.  I'd like something I need, not repeats of what the city thinks everyone needs!


I totally agree with you about the Wal-mart problems, Starbucks globalization and the Nail salon tacky nail window art. I have noticed that for years myself and it has also driven me nuts. Not only nail salons, but even many hair salons do this. I mean I could understand if this was some sort of decal they put on their window in the early 1990's, but in the 2000's !!! They have either got to get a "new" standard to take it's place or it will go down in history as the longest living window decal design... lol

CrazyMom,I've always wondered why Victoria's Secret never have mannequins but only big board posters with scantily clad VS women? ;D

And what's so "secret" about it anyway?
;)

I love basha's there my favorite store to shop!!!!  They have the best coupons.  I can do without Fry's, there rude!!!!!

Who the hell shops at K-Mart anymore?

Hey, I like Home Depot...if only for the NASCAR driver they sponsor.

As for THE COMPETITION aka Lowe's.......bah! humbug!

Who the hell shops at K-Mart anymore?



I went there this year to get some Halloween lights...but other than that...I usually never go there.




Erin :)

Target is better than K-Mart..I can get my printer cartridges cheap at Target..when at Staples I'd have to pay almost $30 for a tri-color cartridge for my Hewlett-Packard printer...

I like Target's home decor section...they have a lot of neato unique things for the house at an affordable price.




Erin :)

I don't like Wal-Mart all that much.  If it wasn't for their $6.88 DVD Bins, I'd never shop there at all

We have a similar type store cross Canada called Zellers.  I quite like shopping there :)

I picked Blockbuster (simply b/c they are expensive and don't have a great selection - netflix is much better) and Kmart (quite simply b/c I haven't shopped there in so long).

However, I can do w/o the expensive mall stores like Abercrombie and Fitch and other stores. Whatever. I don't think buying a white tank with rhinestones (shoot, I can use my bedazzler) for $40 will improve my life.

I have to wonder if CD stores like FYE, Sam Goody, or Tower Records will someday be bankrupt due to people downloading music? And there are even folks who download movies(which takes sooooo long why take hours to download a flick if you can easily rent it or tape it when they show it on TV?)

I don't like clothing stores like Deb that only sell clothes for smaller women...Sad that some stores don't sell anything for plus-size gals like me.

Ben & Jerry's

I never thought I'd say so because I've shoveled enough Ben & Jerry's ice cream to fill the Washington Monument!  My end-of-the-day in the '80s was watching Late Night with David Letterman with a pint of B&J.

However, since the Ben Cohen and Jerry what's-his-name sold the company to the Unilever conglomerate, it's hippie-trippy progressive image is just a facade.  Also, since the company changed hands, they've stopped distributing most of my favorite flavors.

Ten years ago I would have been psyched to have a Ben & Jerry's parlor in my town, but the shop didn't open until last year.  Their product isn't anything special, and the clown-around hippie kids who run the place bug me! 
It's not "May I help you?," it's "What's happening...man?"
Whad'dya think?  This is an ice cream parlor, you think maybe I'd like to order some ice cream?
:D
And I've got news 4ya....the sixties are over, Jerry Garcia is dead, a faceless megacorporation owns you, so lose the tie-dye, it's really hokey-looking!

I've been making a concerted effort to buy my pints from Bart's, a local company with a store in Amherst.

I like Target's home decor section...they have a lot of neato unique things for the house at an affordable price.




Erin :)
I agree with u ... Target has cool stuff.  I always loved Pier 1 but im on unemployment and to me, nothing beats Dollar Tree and THRIFT STORES!!! They are the best :D :D

I have to wonder if CD stores like FYE, Sam Goody, or Tower Records will someday be bankrupt due to people downloading music?
I seriously doubt it. And if they do...  :o

The Safeway is now called Morrison's

Ben & Jerry's

I never thought I'd say so because I've shoveled enough Ben & Jerry's ice cream to fill the Washington Monument!  My end-of-the-day in the '80s was watching Late Night with David Letterman with a pint of B&J.

However, since the Ben Cohen and Jerry what's-his-name sold the company to the Unilever conglomerate, it's hippie-trippy progressive image is just a facade.  Also, since the company changed hands, they've stopped distributing most of my favorite flavors.

Ten years ago I would have been psyched to have a Ben & Jerry's parlor in my town, but the shop didn't open until last year.  Their product isn't anything special, and the clown-around hippie kids who run the place bug me! 
It's not "May I help you?," it's "What's happening...man?"
Whad'dya think?  This is an ice cream parlor, you think maybe I'd like to order some ice cream?
:D
And I've got news 4ya....the sixties are over, Jerry Garcia is dead, a faceless megacorporation owns you, so lose the tie-dye, it's really hokey-looking!

I've been making a concerted effort to buy my pints from Bart's, a local company with a store in Amherst.



It's Jerry Greenfield. I was very upset when it was sold to Unilever too (as were many). They still do some of their community service with their profits but it's just not the same. But you are right that some flavors have disappeared (like Rain Forest Crunch  :\'()  But, I still like B&J. Chunky Monkey and Pistachio, Pistachio are my favs.


Cat

I agree with u ... Target has cool stuff.  I always loved Pier 1 but im on unemployment and to me, nothing beats Dollar Tree and THRIFT STORES!!! They are the best :D :D




I agree...thrift stores ROCK! I have gotten so many neato things for my house there! ;)




Erin :)

I once bought a leather jacket that looked Badass on me at a thrift shop, but now I don't know where it went!  That was about 6 years ago.

I agree...thrift stores ROCK! I have gotten so many neato things for my house there! ;)




Erin :)


I go to Thrift stores almost every third day.  They are such great places :)

It's Jerry Greenfield. I was very upset when it was sold to Unilever too (as were many). They still do some of their community service with their profits but it's just not the same. But you are right that some flavors have disappeared (like Rain Forest Crunch  :\'()  But, I still like B&J. Chunky Monkey and Pistachio, Pistachio are my favs.


Cat

They killed off my "Bovinity Divinity," choclate/white chocolate ice cream with lil' chocolate/white chocolate cows.
:\'(
Some of their flavors just had too much stuff in them, and I'm afraid "Rainforest Crunch" was one them.  My dad used to call Ben & Jerry's "Cheech & Chong ice cream."  You'd have to be, you know, to come up with those combinations of ingredients!  I think they did their worst with the peanut butter-filled chocolate-covered pretzels in "Chubby Hubby."  What kind of name is that?  It's like a warning to wives!

I go to Thrift stores almost every third day.  They are such great places :)
  I love them too and go quite abit... i even get cool gifts for friends there... I love to buy a ton of stuff and go home, show it to my boyfriend and say "Guess what I pd for this"... He could care less ;D ;D, I am always there... Iswear, around my area, Im like the female Norm from cheers there... I walk in and they say "KELLY!!!" :D

I go to Thrift stores almost every third day. They are such great places :)

I don't think I've been to a thrift store... what kinda stuff do they sell?


Never mind, I think I know now. :)

is there any way i can vote for blockbuster five times?

I have to wonder if CD stores like FYE, Sam Goody, or Tower Records will someday be bankrupt due to people downloading music? And there are even folks who download movies(which takes sooooo long why take hours to download a flick if you can easily rent it or tape it when they show it on TV?)

I don't like clothing stores like Deb that only sell clothes for smaller women...Sad that some stores don't sell anything for plus-size gals like me.
Well Tower records is gone. :(

is there any way i can vote for blockbuster five times?
I have never had the need to use Blockbuster.

Woah! One of my old threads!  ;D (Dan78, now I'm titled Dan1997) Another one I can do without now is Hastings Entertainment.
Everytime I go in there to find a CD I can never find what I want. They are so disorganized, they never restock. I go to Barnes and Noble to find things I can't find at Hastings!

Wal-Mart  I never shop there, so I guess I can do without it

Wal-Mart  I never shop there, so I guess I can do without it


BEEP, BEEP, BEEP, BEEP, BEEP! :o
Walmart security guard: "Uh, I need to go through all of your bags to see what set the alarm off!"
(60 seconds later, merchandise is all smashed, and black finger prints all over everything from his dirty hands) ;D (exaggerating)

Me: "Oh, I guess it was my San Disk flash drive!" :D

BEEP, BEEP, BEEP, BEEP, BEEP! :o
Walmart security guard: "Uh, I need to go through all of your bags to see what set the alarm off!"
(60 seconds later, merchandise is all smashed, and black finger prints all over everything from his dirty hands) ;D (exaggerating)

Me: "Oh, I guess it was my San Disk flash drive!" :D
no way!  how embarrassing,  customer service just ain't what it used to be.  so did you get popped for shoplifting?  ::)

There's a store that just opened in one of the strip malls here called "Plato's Closet."  What the hell is that all about?
:D

There's a store that just opened in one of the strip malls here called "Plato's Closet."  What the hell is that all about?
:D
maybe they sell plates? ;D :D