Verdict Yet?: Incident at Woodrow's Yesterday
 

OK, that afternoon has come and gone ......is the verdict noted in B&G somewhere and I have just missed it?

Oh...and on another topic, I will be in Baton Rouge next SAT. Anyone able to recommend the best "watch place" to catch the Saints game?
:drink:
Has to be kid friendly though.

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Kellye, you and Drew are NOT bad gris gris. Please come tomorrow!

Sorry, yall, DJ business is keeping me very busy right now.

Ok, Woodrow's will be the place tomorow, Hou-Dats.

The mgmt. themselves will address us as a group, and I believe they might
be wanting to express how much they appreciate our business, and that they will be taking steps to improve their service & atmoshphere. I say lets hear them out, and be cool. Afterward, we can discuss amongst ourselves, if we still have reservations.

And now I can tell the story. Please read the whole thing, before you jump to anything:

Last Sunday, as the Saints were going to OT, the tv screens suddenly all went to a menu, which showed "Cowboys/Giants," and then sure enough, the beginning of the Cowboys game came on. A number of us began shouting, "Hey," but since we're always shouting in there anyway, it seemed to go unnoticed. Then some of us began pointing, gesturing, etc, but the staff did not seem to react with the urgency we were feeling. So then, of course the noise, gesturing, shouting, table beating, etc. escalated, as we began changing, "We Want The Saints!" So the manager in charge walked around the bar, to change the channels back, but as patrons continued shouting, he raised a double handed "bird," seemingly at the crowd. (see explanation below, please)

Well, fortunately, we got our game back, and of course the WIN sweetened it, but a number of us were outraged, and spoke to each other afterward. Apparently the management received a number of emails or calls, myself included in the communication on Monday. By mid-day Monday I had received both an explanation and a large apology from the manager involved.

Apparently his gesture was directed at a fellow employee, not the crowd, as it appeared, according to his email, but he admitted it was a poor decision, and understood our outrage.

The manager involved will be addressing us before the game tomorrow. Even if you might feel skeptical toward his explanation, or if you believe this could be a business oriented decision, I believe he is doing an outstanding job of handling this so far. I admire someone willing to stand up in front of a group, admit wrong, and spell out an action plan, which is what I believe we will hear tomorrow. I like what he is doing from both a character, and a business standpoint.

Pending a good word from Woodrows, I will likely recommend that we continue our good relationship.

You may disagree with me, and please tell me so tomorrow, if you do. My thinking is, no animals were harmed, plus I am envisioning an upgrade of
service, and a bit more appreciation, which I think we will enjoy. I say, lets hear them out.

Also, I would hope we dont turn it into a grievance session. If there is a change you would like to see, and a number of us agree on it, I believe we
could, through some newly created channels, be granted a wish or two, if we do so tactfully. Let's talk amongst ourselves, and then go back to them, if we have further opportunities.

I have a bit of experience working with the public, (not that I had any patience) so I can understand their viewpoint, as well as budget constraints. My wish is that we receive the appreciation good customers deserve, but also that we in turn treat their staff with courtesy. I am willing to give, and hopefully you are also.

Be sure and join us tomorrow, and help strenghten our voice, but mostly just come to hang out with other folks who love the Saints, New Orleans, and Louisiana.

GEAUX!

i'll be offline the rest of the weekend. if you need me, PM SuperDome, Sandlin, RaginCajun83, or Primadox, as they can all reach me.

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We were in suspense ALL week for two little birdie fingers?

C'mon Son!

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As I said earlier, the thread was directed at those who were there, or are part of our group.

And while the story lacks porn-appeal, explosions, or car chases, what it does mark is the fact that the Saints have a very large following in another city which already has an NFL team. It shows that we can hang together and have a bigger voice, and that somewhere in our town, is a place that stands to benefit greatly from doing a little homework and taking care of us. I wish suits at Academy & some other clueless Houston businesses would read some newspapers, or do some research. We're just sitting here with money in our pockets, burning holes, until somebody sells us some Saints stuff.

It should excite you that enough people 300 miles away care enough about your team to raise 3 kinds of hell, when the channel is changed to a Texas team in a Texas bar.

I meet a New Orleans native at every gig I work here. Every gig, every time. If you love the Saints, and you're here, for whatever reason, you have a home with us. --wherever we elect to gather.

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This thread truly sucks.

A few Cowboys fans and a couple fingers WILL NOT stand in our way.

I have had great service at Woodrow's including from waitresses wearing Cowboys gear. If you can't charm a Cowboys fan into loving the black and gold you ain't a Saints diehard.

Don't get mad...get 'em pregnant or drunk. It's a Louisiana thing.

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Well we have informed your family that you will not be released from this thread until our demands are met. Oh wait? Im sorry, I thought we were holding you hostage here. I forgot--we're not. my bad.
and we have work to do in Shreveport.

--- problem fixed, just as described above. They did the smart thing. We spend lots of money there. I just wanted us treated with
respect. We could not fit another person in the bar yesterday, so way to represent, everybody.

feel free to add any negative comments you like, as it will only bump up
the thread.

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Hi Mike,

I'm glad you are standing tall for the HouDats but you didn't need to stretch two fingers into 9 pages.

I was expecting an exciting tale of women wronged, children scarred for life, men locked in mortal combat after nine pages.

If I had been at Woodrow's during the aforementioned incident I would have been vocal. I yell every time they accidentally bring the guide up on the screen.

So while I am proud of your fine stand for the rights and dignity of our brother HouDats, I am somewhat disappointed in the nine pages of mounting suspense only to get two fingers and a story about some Woodrow's employee signaling system where two fingers means "Please change the channel back to the Saints game before I lose several important body parts in this impending riot"

See y'all Saturday nite.

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They really need to get some more waitresses up in there .... they had what like 3 for a packed upstairs, COME ON MAN

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I agree, but in their defense, it was so crowded, it is physically difficult for them to pass through. One thing when we're talking about service. Cleavage is less important to me than a smile. When we did get service, it was friendly and helpful.
Keep in mind, I spent several years in a produce dept, so I know what its like dealing with *****ing customers--- I never want to be like that. I hate people that ***** out the help and write nasty letters. But... sometimes....
Well, Gumbeau, this thread has encompassed a normal pattern of conversation, ranging from now banned breasts on my avatar, to "mojo-man," the homeless Saints fan, to John Mecom trivia, and Houston landmarks, "should I stay or should I go"--fans who think they've hexed us
by their mere presence, and just normal greetings among us---that's how it got to nine pages. I'll never cry "threadjack," or any of the other stuff
I heard on my old board. Its just normal conversation, dude.

I had a number of friends say, **** this place, we'll go somewhere else next week, including some who have been unhappy with the service for some time. If you'll re-read thru, I believe several times I asked my friends to be calm, and wait and lets see what happens. I like what we do, and I wouldnt want to change it, without good reason-- and that was
the purpose of my posting. We use this board for communication sometimes.

Bottom line, if I give someone 30-40-50 dollars, and I encourage a bunch of other friends to join me & do the same, every other week, I will not be told to **** off by the person I am paying. Is that asking too much?

I would apologize for the lack of entertainment value here, but it would be insincere. I'll try to use more cats, breasts, and car chases next time.

However, as many know my diplomatic nature, I would be glad to spice it up a little just to say thanks for your time. How about later today, if I get time, I'll re-post my lost, famous Condom Story? (We lost it in the crash a few months ago)

cool? alright.

Just in time for the holidays, who would like a nice Condom Story?

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Cool. A condom story the week we play the Cow*****s!
Awesome!!!!

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I deal with people that ***** all day long so I go out my way to not act like that as well, was just serving up a suggestion so things run a little bit smoother cause the crowds are not going to get any smaller from this point on out this season. They are friendly, just you have to flag them down sometimes

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btw, its time to upgrade the avatar????? woooooooooo!

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^

Yeah I know .. I didn't get home till late last night, the update is going down tonight LOL

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Yesterday at BW3 on the Grand Parkway just south of 1093 (Katy) the crown was maybe 25% Saints fans, but you would swear it was all us when it came to cheering. And, when the Saints won, the manager even played "When the Saints Go Marching In" over the restaurant's PA system. I always feel welcome AND appreciated there on gameday.

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Welcome aboard DD, and every sportsbar I've ever been, the WhoDats were easily the loudest, I know. So there you go, Yats, yet another hangout for Saints fans to congregate. 1093 Farm is the end western end of Westheimer, for those of you new to here.

ok, boys and girls, be good, brush your teeth, dont get tattoos. The Classic Condom Story is just 3 hours away.
I'm watching to see if you are good or bad.

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I know when you're sleeping, so be good. Clean your room, and leave your ___ alone. Or else you wont get the Famous Condom Story --- coming in 2 hours.

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just one more hour to story time! I know you can be good. Do your homework, be polite, & dont listen to rap. Only good boys and girls get to hear the Condom Story.

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Ready....

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Who is telling the story. You or the condom?

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Thank you FF for bringing your Ho Ho Ho's.

Ok. Before we begin festivities, for those of you picking up the end of the thread. Woodrow’s has done a fine job of correcting a few problems, and remains a great place to catch the game amongst WhoDats.

Due to complaints regarding the alleged lack of entertainment value of this thread, I will now add value to its content.

And now….. its story time!!!!!!
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I present to you… The classic, now famous, Condom Story:

One night prior to an evening with someone I knew I didn’t want having my children, I stopped into a convienience store in Tomball, TX. to buy some protection. I have no idea what the people in the store were doing, or why, but I am NOT exaggerating:

So I waited my turn in line, and pointed to the blue box on the wall, "I’ll just have one of those packs of condoms please….
The Lady behind the counter gets a huge Chinese Smile,
whaaaaaat?
(thinking, "oh geez, gotta repeat myself now.")just uh… one of those boxes of…um.… (really fast) condoms ! ….
YOU WANT CON-DOOOM??!!"
"Uh, yes maam, just uh, ..that blue…. box there…will be… fine thank you"
OK, I GET YOU CONDOM!!!
yes, ok, thank you
"YOU WANT THIS COOOON-DOOOM??!!"
"uh, yes, yes maam, I’ll just take that, how much do I owe?"
"OR YOU WANT THIS COOOOON-DOOOM??!!"
"no, no maam, the light blue box, please, ok, yes thank you "
" THIS ONE??!!"
"yes… yes, that will be fine.... I’ll just take that and...

People, I am not exaggerating. I have no idea what they were doing. So lets continue:

(after thinking a minute)
"uh, excuse me maam, could I go ahead and get one more box of …."
"WHAAAAAT??!!
...yes, um... please... just....(pointing weakly)
YOU WANT MOOOOA COOONDOOOOM???!!"
-------------Chinese Smile doubles in size----------------
"HOW MANY CONDOM YOU NEEEEEEEEEED???!!"
ah.. ju... , just that other box, please… yes, ok…


--- Now Papa Chinese Dude is smiling an extra large Chinese Smile too, and chimes in, but his idea gets very lost in the translation:
"OH YOU GONNA MAKE BABY TONITE!!!!!"
(my voice trailing off) "well, actually, trying not to, but uh… ok….lets just...
Mrs. Chinese Lady: "YOU NEED MOA CONDOM !!!!!
yes, thank you... I'll just pay for...
O----KAAAAAY HERE YOU COOOOONDOOOOMMMM THANKK YOUUU VERYMUCH!!! !!"

Anyone else but me would have sued them. I laughed till I cried on the way over to where I went. No idea what they were doing or why, or why they knew they could get away with it on me. Can you imagine if a woman was buying feminine products?

For all the embarrassment in the store that evening, stopping there and making that purchase ended up being one of the better decisions of my life.

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lmao!!!!!

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<------- by popular demand and check out the black and gold christmas tree

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:)

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I knew you'd like it.

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That reminds me of the time I went to Doctor Phan Nugyen for my penis extension.
PM me if you want to know the details.

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great avatar Brandon!!!!

lets see... its pronounced fan when....??? ??? hmmm...??? weiner
stretch.... fan when...??? uh uh... Im missing the joke.

for those of you just joining us... the woodrows problem was solved well, and its all good.

but we have value-added this thread with the classic Condom Story.
scroll up!

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Oh I got some double secret plans in the works for next weekend when the Saints run it up to 14-0

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Soooo....all is good at Woodrow's, then? We didn't want to take a chance on Sunday, LOLOL...we had a kid conflict anyway (when they get to jr. high their schedules get busier...).

And back to our Unknown Who Dat...he's been found! Yes, there's another thread on that here, but it ended up being a pretty crappy thread, LOL, so I thought that I'd post the update here, since we started talking about ol' "Uncle Who Dat" here, anyway. His name is Bill Harris from Maryland, and he is supposed to be on 92.3 in New Orleans tomorrow morning. I'll update as I get news! Mix 92.3, WDVW-FM, New Orleans 80s, 90s and Now

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That is outstanding, Kellye... Wow, the power of the internet now.... gonna make sure I keep out of trouble. People can just find you after
seeing your face on tv. just wow! Cant wait to find out more about "Uncle Who Dat."

And this thread continues to entertain, enlighten, inform, and make the world a better place. I've asked mods to change the title.