Comments on: The House That Drives Men Mad

By: Craig

Craig — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 15:12:12 +0000

It’s not a question of whether I can open up — she has nothing to do with that. It’s a question of whether everyone says the place is okay to sell alcohol. My first trip to the HDLC (to get their approval on building plans) was simply to make sure there wasn’t a problem with any of the design so I could avoid unexpected expense later.

I know it seems redundant and stupid, but them’s the rules.

By: JAUG

JAUG — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 14:56:50 +0000

So she has conflict of interest job sitting on 2 boards? You were there for a liquor license, then why is she reviewing your blueprints when you’ve already received the go ahead? Is what she doing even legal?

By: Craig

Craig — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 18:46:17 +0000

Well, the woman 1) failed to make a complete review of plans the first time (i.e., she failed to do her job), 2) has a memory problem worthy of medical attention, or 3) had some reason to lie to me. Not sure which is was, but….

My landlord, who was hotter than I was about the whole deal, took the plans and a bunch of photos down to this woman’s office on Friday, along with a copy of the original letter that had been written. Now this woman says she might stop by on Monday to take a personal look at the situation.

For now, I’m reserving my rights and holding my tongue. We’re in compliance.

By: Owen

Owen — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 16:12:30 +0000

Craig,

This lady says the a/c units weren’t on the plans she had seen earlier. I responded that I’ve had only one set of plans done, and she saw the complete set when she gave me the earlier approval. She shook her head no.

Yup, she basically called you a liar. She also believes, inexplicably, that her memory from nearly two months ago is clear enough to justify her revising her earlier decision.

Given the apparently flakiness of this woman, it would probably be a good idea for the city to make all HDLC decisions, even preliminary decisions, irrevocable. You might want to tell your story and make this recommendation to your city councilperson.

By: Craig

Craig — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 02:30:56 +0000

Yeah — we’re got access to some 1950s recipes that wodl rock your world. Spam and pineapple, Spam with tomato aspic, etc. We’ll make it up special just for you.

By: TBK

TBK — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 01:44:12 +0000

If you’re REAL nice I’ll be sure to keep a couple of cans in the back.

By: Craig

Craig — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:03:24 +0000

Sorry Jack. No Spamity-Spam.

By: Jack Ware

Jack Ware — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:48:46 +0000

Speaking of spam….is spam on the menu? That would rule!!

By: termite.

termite. — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:47:36 +0000

Kapaali..

a womans name.
6 syllables
rhymes with Chiquita … sort of.. lol
serves breakfast, BBQ & beer!

By: rcs

rcs — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:50:11 +0000

Found it! Can’t wait to check it out, you’re well within my dining perimeter :)