"Nice"

Every now and then, something good or something nice comes around. Tonight I am going to do something so unlike me and that is to say something nice about something or someone. I am getting nervous simply thinking about doing this, but what the fuck. Why Not ? Still debating, but WTF, here goes.

I have spent these past two years probably bitching and complaining about things that some people don't even know piss's them off. Never the less, I have attacked some of the biggest companies in America, Most Utility companies, the Banking industry, The Food Industry, Our Education System, Oh, who am I kidding ???????? Almost everything....But lets face it.  Most of these assholes deserved it. In fact, my last post was about how fucked up travel can be on dear old American Airlines. And you wonder where cynical, ridiculous and pathetic come from ?
      Guess your also wondering why the Lone Ranger is standing above and looking so tall ?  Here is the part you are going to find so hard to believe.  He reminds me of a real good guy, who has become a good friend, who works for a fairly large restaurant chain.... I think I will omit his (or her) name, strictly to protect this person, however, he is a role model that lots of people in the restaurant business should surely follow.

Saint "M" hard at work.

     
     Let me go back to the first time I met "M". (as I will refer to him/her as ).  I was sitting at the bar at Buca di Beppo when this nice regional manager just stopped by to say hello.  We began a simple conversation, and have been friends ever since.  He was only by the location where I was by accident and I really have only seen him a few times in these last few years. He is, however, a Saint among Men.  We  email each other and seem to stay in  touch by that means. I guess most of us communicate like that ?
     A year ago I had a slight problem in that same restaurant while there with several people. I made him aware of the situation and he immediately resolved it.  What more can you ask for ? Right.....someone that actually does do their job.....

He is just a pleasant and qualified person for his job. Isn't that refreshing to see every now and then.  Several months ago he was promoted to his corporate office which entails a great deal more responsibility. I have no fucking clue what that means, but it's always a good thing winding up in corporate with much more responsibility.  I have also traveled my entire life and have eaten in enough restaurants to know what is good and what is shit.

Buca is one of those places that is just wonderful. The food is plentiful, the decor is fun busy Italian, the price is fair, it is kid friendly, great for large parties, sometimes noisy, fun for birthdays or parties, etc.......and no.....the picture above was not taken there. Nor will I make one cent for actually saying something nice about Buca di beppo.

Anyway, now that I have totally screwed this thing up and forgot to tell the best story of all. I was in LA last week visiting my daughter's family and they suggested going to Buca on Friday with some friends of theirs.  My Lil Granddaughter happens to love the place as well, and they are there all the time.  Well, I figured I would email my buddy in New England and see if he would make a reservation for me ? (Also thought I would score some points with the family). Well, "M" emailed me back, told me who to ask for, and did we get the royal treatment......It was really great, but I would be lying to you if I didn't say that every customer get treated royally there.

Anyway...........it was a most wonderful meal........AS USUAL......and this really felt good telling the truth and not even exaggerating a little bit.   So, thank you "Mr. M" and keep doing whatever it is you do to help keep the chain a well oiled machine.........(I am talking about olive oil of course.)

Inside of a typical Buca restaurant

       
       

This is a link to Buca web site...........http://www.bucadibeppo.com/  

        
       
       

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Reruns

Originally I was going to do some reruns now that it is Memorial Day Weekend as that seems to be the reality on TV. I thought I would make it easy for myself and rerun some of my old blogs. The truth is, after reading some of my old rants I cannot tell if they are new or old.  I guess when there are legitimate things to bitch about, they are always fresh.
      I happened to spend a few hours with my son before that I have not done in years.  We went to a movie and then to dinner.  There is a chain called Buca Di Peppo (that my daughter turned me onto during my last trip to LA ).  They have the best chopped antipasto salad I have ever had.  That is not the point, but anyway while having dinner we were serenaded by about 16 Spanish speaking people (kids, parents, etc ).  Normally it would not bother me. (who the fuck am I kidding).  The first sing along was not bad, then the second, and then I was getting furious.  Why are people so damn inconsiderate ?  Why didn't they get a private room ?  Even my son got pissed.  I told him just to relax and be calm and not let it bother him.  I tried to be a good parent and set a good example by not yelling at them as I normally would have.  Instead, I gave them the Curse of the Eagle Eye........Well it worked . 
    Back to reruns........I love picking on things that I think are annoying, ridiculous, and pathetic.  I think I was born to start trouble and then walk away from it.  I also have no problem pointing these things out and telling someone what I think of them and why they are assholes.
     Right now I am as pissed as can be at BP.  I am not one of those green, green people who recycle everything and only flush their toilet once a week.  But what BP has done goes far beyond even my standards.  I look at the ocean constantly from my apartment and I cannot visualize seeing oil patches and all the crap with that out my view.  I can't imagine seeing sea turtles, and sharks and all those other funny things living in the ocean getting messed up or killed because of these idiots that run BP.  It is just the carelessness and stupidity of all big companies as well as big government.  Look at the Big Picture.......Banks............Auto Industry..............Investment Companies...............Airline Industry............get the picture..........Anything Big seems to be a problem or cause a problem.  The only thing exempt from this seems to be Big from Sex and the City........Bad Joke, but I had to mention it................................Maybe reruns are a better idea???????????