I used to go here all the time, but it's getting more difficult to find the things I need. It seems they're always out-of-stock on the one thing I needed that day. Maybe it's bad luck, maybe it's Michael's.
I'm mostly talking about the common (individual) things that should be doubled or triple stocked, like white, black, Prussian blue paint, white and black colored pencils, the most common brush types, the darkest shade of graphite. Just things that artists need or run out of the fastest seem to always be gone. Order bulk or something... Restock when the display is half empty, not when it's gone completely. I can't afford to just come back later, these are things that I usually need that day to complete a commission. I hate ordering stuff on Amazon, but I'm being...
Read moreI had a fantastic stay here. I was here for about 5 weeks for training. The breakfast was fine, reasonable. The staff were friendly and professional. Located close to the freeway, stores, restaurants, and things to do. The lady who set up my reservation was professional and made it easy for me. The rooms I stayed in were all clean and comfortable. Plenty of space to live for 5 weeks and not feel like I was stuck in a small area. The shampoo, lotion, body wash were all high end. I was able to wash my clothes weekly without running into any issues, and it was cheap 50cents to wash, 50cents to dry. Workout room, pool/hot tub, lobby, Overall, this was a good hotel. I...
Read moreThe reputation of long waits and borderline competency with actually less than zero points for Customer Service is both earned and accurate.
Here's a tip: estimate how long you think it should take, add 50%, double the result, multiply by the calendar month, add one knit purl for every year if your age; then throw the whole calculation out the window 'cuz it will take longer.
Clerk calls me to the window, asks me what I need, took my paperwork and then picked up the phone, placed an OUTGOING CALL, and spent the next 15 (yep, fifteen) minutes discussing a number of previous transactions while I just sat there twiddling my...
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