Saturday, July 02, 2005
In today’s world of rude people and folks that work at their job with no extra effort, when I go to a place that has decent service I am going to blog about it.
Ma RWO was in need of a new set of tires on her car. We used to go to Firestone, but the wife had a run in with them over some work they had done on my son’s car and when the wife questioned them about something they said the did, however didn’t she was called a stupid Mexican by the guy at the counter. Well she is not stupid and not a Mexican, so we cut up our families 4 Firestone cards and now take our business to Jiffy Lube and now Discount Tire Company.
I think I blogged about this one before, but I am too lazy to look today. Last year I had to take a trip up to Fresno. I decided to take the wife’s car as her Cadillac CTS is much nicer for long trips than my VW Beetle. As I got ready to leave the change oil light came on and since I had to get gas for the trip I just had the folks at my local Chevron station take care of the oil too. I started north on I 5 and when I got to Encinitas I noticed smoke coming out of the back of the car. I pulled off the road and right there was a Jiffy Lube.
I asked them if the could check it out for me and they found that the idiots at the Chevron had not tightened the drain plug. The tightened it for me and then directed me to a car wash where I could get the excess oil off the bottom of the car, and they would not accept payment. So now when I need an oil change it is Jiffy Lube.
Today I went to Discount Tire Company and these folks were fast, friendly, and courteous. For that they have gained a new loyal customer. Their place was being renovated as they are doubling the size of the store at this location. They set up a little patio area across from the bays and had a supply of free soft drinks, comfortable chairs, and umbrellas for shade.
They all seemed thrilled with the renovations being done and were talking about how great it is going to be with a huge customer lounge area. These guys were really happy working there and it showed.
All in all, I love it when I as a customer get a friendly smile and am treated in a nice way by the workers. That is why I shop at some stores over and over, and I would not be caught dead in others.
Posted at 06:57 pm by
RWO
Friday, July 01, 2005
A vacancy, this is going to get good.
So Sandra Day O'Conner is retiring from the Supreme Court. This is going to get quite entertaining as the congress tries to confirm a new Justice. The sad thing is that this is going to be very important, especially in the wake of a bunch of controversial and down right dopey rulings. They have been legislating from the bench and so the choice is going to have to be a good one. We need to get a court that will support the Constitution, not destroy our rights under it. The President must also nominate a Justice that will not change to the left as Justice Souter has.
This is going to be very important to the future of our way of life. Especially after their decision last week, regarding eminent domain. I will be watching this one.
Posted at 10:40 am by
RWO
This has been happening more and more lately here in San Diego.
Five die in van crash on Route 94
I don't drive the rural roads and highways around here too often, as I live in the city. Things like this make me thankful that I don't have to drive these roads. They say the border patrol was not involved in the crash. Why weren't they? Where were they? These people should not have been in this country and should have not endangered the 69 year old driver of the truck they hit head on.
The border patrol knows they coyotes use this method to avoid them. They also know where and when it happens. A few well placed border patrol agents could have prevented this by pulling these folks over. Since this happened at night at least the lights of their vehicles trying to pull these illegals over would have alerted the truck driver of impending danger.
This stuff has got to stop.
Posted at 10:30 am by
RWO
Thursday, June 30, 2005
A while back I blogged about the Jessica Lunsford case in Florida. Tonight while watch the O'Reilly Factor they were talking about how Couey, the guy charged with the rape and murder requested a lawyer, and since police kept questioning him his confession may get tossed. What kind of keystone cops do they have down there. This is ridiculous. Here is my original post.
This is horrible
The played a tape where he talked about burying her alive and all. If this guy gets off because of police ignorance I hope they fire all involved. This was a hideous case and this guy should get the justice he has earned, not off on a technicality.
Posted at 05:44 pm by
RWO
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Iraqi's Caught Crossing the Border
Well why is the no surprise? Seems that a couple of Iraqi's were nabbed trying to cross into the United States. I guess the worsd is out, if you want to get to the United States just go to Mexico. Actually I am kind of surprised these guys were caught. Also since these guys were caught how many others have already made it here without being caught. How about Iranians and others.
The government is giving our country away bit by bit. They let anyone in as there is very little border enforcement. They take our money away and give it to others or waste it in a wealth redistribution program called taxes. Now the Supreme Court has taken away your right to own personal property. What is going to be next?
I am really growing concerned over the way things are going in this country. Our freedoms are being eroded day by day. It is about time to look at impeaching a few folks from the Supreme Court and maybe some Representatives and Senators. One of congresses responsibilities is to keep us safe and protect our rights. That is currently not happening. If I did my job the way these folks are doing theirs I would lose my job. It is about time they started losing theirs.
I used to be a Republican and this administration has convinced me to become an Independant.
Mexico Nabs 2 Iraqis Near U.S. Border
Posted at 12:05 pm by
RWO
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Neopets Premium Memberships
I have 10 invites for premium memberships for Neopets. I will pass them out to the first 10 folks who are serious about purchasing a membership. The membership costs $7.99 a month and gives you quite a few extras such as easy access to the areas of the game you hang out on. More "Something has happened" and great gifts for new members. If you are interested please leave a reply. You have to have a credit card to join. I will invite the first 10 folks who reply to this post.
Please leave your neopets signon name so I can send you the invite.
Posted at 07:46 pm by
RWO
What comes around, goes around. I was really happy to hear about this one. I heard about it when I was on my way home from work, but thought it was a hoax. I guess it isn't. I say it is justice.
Could a hotel be built on the land owned by Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter?
I hope this developer gets it approved and gets to make Justice Souter have to sell. After all what is good for the average American, must be good enough for him.
Posted at 03:08 pm by
RWO
Monday, June 27, 2005
Philippine President Admits
I told readers a while back I would keep up with this one. It seems that President Arroyo went on TV and admitted it was her voice on the tape. Now hers supporters are out touting her honesty, while others are trying to get impeachment papers filed, knowing full well that it will not pass, as they have enough votes to prevent it.
She has already stated she will not step down. I guess it will take the outrage of the Philippine people to force her out. Lets see what happens next. Here is the story.
Arroyo owns tape voice: 'I'm sorry'
Posted at 03:47 pm by
RWO
Sunday, June 26, 2005
The Del Mar Fair is currently going on here in sunny San Diego, so yesterday on the spur of the moment I convinced the wife and daughter we should go. We had a few minor errands to run. like get gas for the car and some spending cash.
Anyway by the time we fiinshed gassing up the car and all they had convinced me that they would rather head east to the Golden Acorn Casino. So anyway off we went and as usual I lost, but only $200 while the daughter won $1200 and the wife won $800. At least we came out ahead as a family.
Also when at the casino's I usually get happy feet and just want to play fast and go. Have you every tried to get women to leave when they are on a hot streak? They wouldn't even stop to eat. I finally got very hungry and went to thier restaurant. I had the 16 oz prime rib, with baked potato, veggies and a bowl of chicken noodle soup for less than $20, and it was good. The problem was there was so much food I couldn't eat it all. I packed up the half portion of the prime rib that I couldn't finish and the bread rolls and took them out to Ma RWO so she could eat and play at the same time.
Anyway we all had fun and at least we came home with more than we took with us for a change.
Posted at 02:48 pm by
RWO
Saturday, June 25, 2005
Posted at 11:30 am by
RWO
