Dominion @ QV Lake

What is with the sullen and unhelpful staff at the Dominion on Quidi Vidi Lake? They can't be overworked because the place always seems empty. Are they just bored? Recently, Downrightcranky had to wait to get served at the bakery section for 15 minutes for someone to come back from their break. DRC will not even discuss the anger management issues over at the deli section. And does anyone actually work downstairs in the flower section? Try asking a random staffer where the horseradish is and you get an agitated glare and this response: "if it is not over on that aisle, I guess we don't carry it." Not only did City Council do us all a disservice by greenlighting a supermarket in the former Memorial Stadium but now we have to deal with a bunch of bitchy workers in one of the most tranquil and prettiest areas in town. Let's just say, DRC will no longer be picking up a sandwich after a pleasant walk around the lake.
In contrast, shopping at Sobeys @ Merrymeeting Road is a ray of sunshine. Staff always ask at the check -out if you found everything you were looking for. And if you point out that they don't sell a particular product, they will order it in within a week or two.

They like us! They really like us!

Downrightcranky made the news today.
This makes us Downrighthappy.
Check out: http://thetelegram.com/index.cfm?sid=162136&sc=86
DRC would like to thank columnist and fellow blogger John Gushue (johngushue.typepad.com ) for the shout out in today's Telegram.
John, DRC will take your comments into consideration. After all, we are all about good service.

Tim Horton's@Torbay Road

Okay, so Downrightcranky is the type to actually get out of the car and walk into Tim's to get coffee. A little exercise to work off that Timbit. No needless harmful gas emissions from the car idling. And you would think, with the line up of cars out onto Torbay Road, it would be quicker. Uh, uh. It seems all staff is dedicated to working the drive- thru while counter patrons must stand and wait and wait and wait. In fact, Downrightcranky had to ask if there was anyone actually working at the counter and was greeted with an eye roll (from one of four people on the drive-thru window). So Tim Hortons please note: not only is your staff rude but you are polluting our air for no good reason with all those exhaust fumes.