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Clutch Much?
Mar 29, 2009Gear Head - Castleton
I took my car into two different Jiffy Lubes this week. The one in broad ripple on college was the worst of the two, but it was a combined effort that left the bad taste in my mouth. Neither one of the establishments could pull my car into the port because it was a manual.
I watched Billy, the head at the broad ripple jiffy lube stall my car twice and then get out, come over to me and tell me that there is something wrong with my clutch. I told him he was wrong and pulled the car in. He then refused any service on my transmission because the clutch was bad and I could sue him. Ok you don't want to do it, i'll leave and never come back.
The Jiffy Lube on 82nd street flat out admitted not knowing how to drive a clutch. Asked me to pull in and proceeded to give wonderful service. Thanks.
Why cant people who work with a car 40 hours a week drive a manual? Why isn't it a requirement that someone on staff has this knowledge?
If you don't know your screws from your nuts but know how to drive a stick, you'll be one up on the gear heads at jiffy lube.
Sweet Sixteen
Mar 27, 2009Jon - eastside
Watching the Kansas-Mich St. game on TV, I have a couple complaints. Am I not seeing how it makes sense to play in the Stadium instead of the Fieldhouse? The lower level isn't even filled up, so it looks bad on TV. And I don't think it's because the two teams don't have any fans, they're both not that far away. I think it's because Lucas Oil is just so damn big. Which means it's probably a lot more expensive to open up for an event (especially when it means turning the place into a completely different sporting venue). But who knows, maybe it's just to show off our new toy... I can live with that.
So my other complaint, who the hell is the obnoxious commentator? The guy's a complete nozzle! He's just vomiting nonsense. He's stepping all over the other announcer, his hyperbole is completely over-the-top, and I'm pretty sure I heard made-up words more than once.
It's a good thing I'm more interested in the UNC-Gonzaga game, I'm switching back to that... Jim Nantz and Clark Kellogg don't make me want to pour bacon grease into my ears until I'm permanently deaf..... and delicious!
Geek Squad
Mar 24, 2009Cajun Jack - Broad Ripple
Today I visited the Best Buy next to the Castleton Square Mall. Next time you're there take the time like I did and notice your surroundings. Everybody that works there is a geek. From their homley body shape, to their wicked acne to their over-concentration of everything technological. Don't get me wrong, everyone that I have come in contact with has impressed me with their product knowledge, but you're glad that they're at Best Buy and not at your party. If the Indianapolis Library is where the geeks hang out its the Castleton Square Best Buy where they work. Pay attention next time your there and you will agree.
Wreckless Hoodlums
Mar 16, 2009Denise - Canterbury
I live in the Canterbury neighborhood area. I have an 18 month old daughter and on a beautiful day as today was, it's nice to take her to play at the park. We took a nice stroll to the park and when we arrived it was picturesque. A hand full of moms with their toddlers and infants in tow and playing...gently playing. We started out at the swing and then made our way to the jungle gym. My daughter as I said is only 18 months but since she can walk and climb what better place for her to be than climbing up and down stairs to go down a miniature slide.
I guess I wasn't paying attention to the time but all of a sudden a wave of elementary children came barreling through the park...it was like seeing a pack of wild dogs that hadn't eaten for days come upon a freshly slaughtered animal. Before I knew it, I was ballooning my child from the sheer evil in these kids rather than holding her hand as she went up and down...and up and down. I felt like I was defending her instead of playing with her. She would just stand there as these hoodlums would barrel past her like she didn't even exist. At one point she was climbing up the stairs and 2 kids flew past her and nearly knocked her off. The thing that makes me enraged is that every single one of those kids had a parent near by...do you think they said a word...of course not. Here I am telling these kids to watch out. I'm not a babysitter...these kids should know better and so should there parents. Are you kidding me...whats wrong with you people?
One more story...my daughter was standing in front of a slide preparing herself to go down when a boy came up behind her and pushed her...as if to hurry her up. His mother was standing 10 feet away and even saw him do it and still didn't say anything. I looked at him with fire in my eyes and said "don't touch her". He said "I didn't". I wanted to toss him off the jungle gym. Note to self and all with small kids...stay away from the playgrounds after 3:30...thats when the evil ones come out to play.
Daytime gym weirdos
Mar 13, 2009mike - Mass Ave
I went to the gym this morning downtown, and it was completely different than going in the evening. Not many people were there at all, but that's not really a big deal, in fact, I thought it would be a good thing...
But it only took one person to ruin my whole workout. This bitch was rude, inconsiderate, and just weird. She kept yelling... at people that didn't even know her... and the equipment... it was messed up. The thing is... she wasn't even listening to music (or I might have chalked it up to ignorance), but no! She was just yelling... for attention maybe? Whatever the reason... Get the hell outta here!
The cardio room at the Athenaeum is crowded enough, we don't need jackasses making it even more uncomfortable.
And later, downstairs, I see the same hideous cow tramping around with her socks and shoes off..... uhhhh, fucking gross... I pay for a membership! I shouldn't have to deal with this sort of crap!
Pestered
Mar 11, 2009lacy - fishers
I have a raccoon in my attic. I called Gold Seal an Indianapolis pest control business. They came and set a trap outside my house in the common path of the masked mammal.
So why am I ranting?
Well the trap that they set didn't work. They didn't use it properly and the raccoon ate the food and walked right out. I called them back and told them about the situation.
Now three weeks later nothing has been done. The empty trap is there. The raccoon is still in my attic and I still can't sleep.
With the economy down and businesses struggling you can't skimp on value. Customer appreciation should be at an all time high. If it's not then your're going to have to close your doors.
A Lacy prediction for 2009: Gold Seal will have to close because people stop using them. Their excuse, the economy, the real reason, they lack business common sense and should be washed away with the rest of the businesses that are not strong enough to make it through a recession.
Monon Etiquette
Mar 10, 2009bikerboy - carmel
Spring is in the air and the Monon Trail is becoming populated again. But before the gates fully open there should be some thinning of the herd.
On the Monon there is an etiquette that has to be upheld in order for the smooth flow and harmony of people.
1. Stay in the proper lane for the direction your moving. Don't swim up stream
2. Don't stop on the trail, move off to the side.
3. The proper term when passing people is "on your left"
4. The trail is for everyone so be respectful.
5. Wait for cars to pass. If they stop to let you pass a kind wave or a head nod is in order.
6. If you're walking you dog on the trail have them "do their business" anywhere but on the trail.
If you can't follow these rules then stay off trail. If you can, then join others in enjoying the perks of Indianapolis.
New Scotty's Brewhouse
Mar 2, 2009Brian - Downtown
I went to the new Scotty's Brewhouse downtown on Sunday. I'd give it a "C", "B-" maybe. The place is absolutely gorgeous. What they've done (though it's not complete) with the side of the building amazing. It's gonna be one of the coolest buildings downtown when it's done. And the same with Scotty's patio. It'll definitely be one of the biggest if not the biggest patio in Indy. The inside is nice, the best thing about it is the overwhelming number of TVs. But there are a lot of places with all the games on that you could want, it takes a little more to really be a cool downtown spot.
First off, the service wasn't "unfriendly" but I wouldn't say it was exactly "friendly" either. I was the only person sitting at the bar, so the bartender should have been a lot more eager to talk, especially when I was asking questions about the place. It was almost like the staff was just out of place, not really mean or anything, but like they had been picked up and plopped down from one of the other locations... maybe Bloomington. There's just a certain attitude and feel you get from (the good) service industry staff. It's hard to place, but if you work or live down here, you know it when you see it. One bartender (and you know him too if you live here) is called "Speak". He's the perfect bartender, friendly, funny, fast, and knows how to make a drink. But it's not like I got bad service, just not the kind I'd expect from a place that just opened.
A couple of smaller complaints I had:
The dining area was a little crowded with tables. A table of four was sat right behind my back when there were plenty of other open tables, and I had to listen to their conversation the whole time... including a part about their dog's anti-diareah medicine (yes, while they were eating).
I'm not a fan of the huge hand towels instead of napkins. I mean, cloth napkins can be sophisticated and classy in a nice setting, but these things looked like friggin' beach towels! If it's a place with messy, sauce-slathered finger-foods, paper towels are fine.
And I guess I didn't really mind the American Top 40 with Rick Dees recording from 1993 playing over the speakers... but it was a little weird.
