Monday, April 12, 2010

Unfinished concrete floors

When I am the Dutchess of Construction, retail spaces and restaurants will no longer be allowed to leave their nasty concrete floors unfinished. I suppose this look was chic in converted and developed warehouse spaces, but in small retail and commercial space this is an awful look. It's the lazy way out.
I ate lunch today at Betty's Burgers in Capitola, my first look at this new restaurant on 41st Ave. And while the food was terrific, I felt like I was eating in the garage due to the nasty unfinished concrete floor. At least give it a coat of stain or polish it. Oh and take the plastic off the seat fabric, but that's another day's rant.

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Owners wife


AETNA insurance just called me
~ Ring ~ Ring ~
Their first question...
Hello are you the owner or the owners wife?

I bet when a guy answers the phone when they call a construction company they never say "Hello are you the owner or the owner's husband?"
Note to self -- don't buy Aetna insurance