Glasgow Kentucky and beyond

Mancino's Bowling Green

glasgowky@gmail.com (Guy from Glasgow) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:06:00 +0000

Mancino's in Bowling Green - never again!

Yesterday I had the misfortune of being hungry while in Bowling Green. If you are ever hungry in Bowling Green make sure you are on Scottsville Road. I was not!

I was out near the old mall on Nashville and Campbell Lane. There are a few restaurants. The new Cheddar's, The Buckhead, the new Jetters and Mancino's. Cheddar's was out of the question because they were too busy, great food but too busy and my stomach didn't have 30 minutes to wait. I could of went to Buckhead or Jetters, and I wish I would have, but they were on the other side of the crazy traffic from where I was located. So I went to Mancino's.

I have been to other Mancino's and assumed it would be as good. I assumed wrong!

First of all, if I wanted treated like that I would dine on the east coast where rudeness and indifference is the rule. I thought I was in Bowling Green , Kentucky not Brooklyn. NY. Maybe they have the rudeness trucked in along with that pizza. As far as the pizza goes if you are going to truck in the pizza don't cook it first! I have had day old Domino's pizza that was softer than the overly brown cermanic plate my sauce and cheese were served on. I ordered it, they cooked it, they served, why did it taste like it was made the night before? It was hot, okay maybe real warm is a better description. But again how did they make it taste stale?

Is Mancino's warming already cooked pizza? If they are, it's their choice, but I am not going to pay top price for warmed up leftovers. Not again at least.

I won't be back to Mancino's and if you are smart you won't go there either.

If you get the temptation - order Domino's and let it set out all night. It'll taste about the same!

New restaurant in Buckhead spot

glasgowky@gmail.com (Guy from Glasgow) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:33:00 +0000

My grapevine has informed me, Fergie's from E-Town is expanding to Glasgow. They will be occupying the spot on 31E where Buckhead was located - near the Houchen's and Pizza Hut.

They are a little higher priced then most, maybe all, Glasgow restaurants but they run a lot of appetizer and drink specials during basketball and football games.

Let's wish them well and frequent them when we can. If we don't it's back to the fast food or driving to Bowling green for a night out.

My tree

glasgowky@gmail.com (Guy from Glasgow) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:29:00 +0000

This is my favorite tree. Not because it takes constant trimming. Not because it takes days to rake the leaves in the winter. Not because it is a great refuge from the Sun on hot days.

It is my favorite because of the few short ays every Fall it looks like this----

Does anyone care

glasgowky@gmail.com (Guy from Glasgow) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:34:00 +0000

Life is a series of events. A series of places. Most of all a series of people. Masses of people pass through our life. Most for just an instant. Some for awhile. A select few stay. Out of the handful who become permanent fixtures there are only one or two that become our rocks, our foundation.

The rocks of our lives are strong. The rocks are sturdy and dependable. The rocks are not always there in person but they are always available emotionally. In the middle of the day, when you need an ear to listen, they put down whatever they are doing for you. If you need a shoulder to lean on they are never too busy. When you call some friends you may hear, "I am up to my neck can I call you back?", this is what separates foundation friends from plain friends.

In my life, my Mom and Dad were my first rocks and I thought my last. They were first and foremost parents. There was nothing in their lives more important than their children. It didn't matter what they were doing, they had time for me and my brothers.

It's been seven years since my parents left us. In those seven years I have grown to realize they are a hard couple to replace. Sure I have a wife who listens but she works a lot. Sure I have kids who listen for the split second before their head again disappears into the refrigerator. I even have brothers, five, who answer when I call but we speak so infrequent I hate to burden them for fear their problems are bigger than mine.

I have had lots of plain friends in those seven years, none close enough to lean on either literally or emotionally except one.

We first met on the back porch of a condo across town. I was with my wife and three of my boys. They were instantly drawn to his brother. My friend's brother was bigger stronger and more out going. My friend was the little brother and a little shy. I liked him right off. While my sons fawned over his sibling I quietly got to know my friend. We could relate. I am the fourth of six sons with brothers much bigger physically than me. I knew what he had went through I too spent a good deal of omy childhood in the shadows.

My wife wanted to bring my friend's brother home right away. She saw the way the kids lit up around him. I was sitting back trying to decide if a father should let the family have their way when fate intervened.

The big brother pooped all over my sons and wife. You wouldn't think a three pound Boxer puppy could make such a mess. It was at this moment my friend became family. We took him home and named him Maximus after the Gladiator Russell Crowe made famous.

The little two pounder, who could fit in my hand, was so cute. He immediately charmed the family.

James, the youngest, became his charge. When ever James was home he was at his side. James feeds him and waters him and in return Max looks over him with a protective eye. It was so funny to watch the miniature puppy bark at anything that came close to James. Now it is scary to think what the 85 pound Maximus would do to anyone trying to harm his boy or his brothers.

James and Max are close, like little boys and dogs should be, but James, like Jackie Paper, is not always around. Our large family is always coming and going. Maximus seems to understand my wife and sons are busy and he is always glad when they are home again. I not so much. I do my business from home and Max has grown used to me being here. I get no joyous celebration when I walk from my office to the living room. That's okay. Max and I understand.

We are the home bound members of the family. We lean on each other. Maximus is my rock. I hope I am his. I feed him when James is at school. I let him out when he wants or needs the outdoors. In return, he keeps salesman from dallying around our door when I have work to do. It's remarkable how short a sales pitch can be while Max lunges at the glass storm door testing its latches strength.

He not only puts fear in the hearts of door to door time wasters he also listens. He is never to busy to lay at my feet and here my fears and worries. When I am lonely he is here to remind me I have a friend, a rock, a foundation.

He may not be as nurturing as Mom, he may not be as protective as Dad but I am no longer in need of those things.

All I want now is a furry ear to listen and big brown eyes to understand.

All I need, when the world seems scary, is to know someone cares.

Buckhead Glasgow Closes

glasgowky@gmail.com (Guy from Glasgow) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:31:00 +0000

Tthe Buckhead Cafe on 31E has closed. It's a shame I really liked their food, especially the soups.

They were open a little more than a year. A couple of months ago they seemed to go through a bad spell but I thought they had recovered their knack for good food and fast service.

I have been told the Buckhead Cafe in Bowling Green is still open. It is on Campbell Lane across from the new Cheddar's Casual Cafe.

If you haven't been to that end of Bowling green lately it has really grown. Besides Cheddar's there is a new sports bar. I think it's called Overtime. Their is also a hamburger restaurant called Jetters. It is the second location of the company from Franklin. It's in the Buckhead square.

Speaking of Cheddar's; it a great place to eat. Inexpensive, fast (after the wait to get in!) and a beautiful building. It is by far the best place to eat in Bowling green for the money.

Gas prices in Glasgow

glasgowky@gmail.com (Guy from Glasgow) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:15:00 +0000

Why do gas prices always go up 15 cents and go down two cents?

Cheddars in Bowling Green

glasgowky@gmail.com (Guy from Glasgow) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:14:00 +0000

It's not in Glasgow but a new restaurant is coming to our area.

At the corner of Nashville Road and Campbellville Lane in Bowling Green they have built a Cheddars Restaurant. If you are not familiar with Cheddars it has a little bit of everything. Ribs, steaks, sandwiches....etc. No breakfast.

It does have a full service bar.

It also has great prices. A Chicken Fried steak for $6.99!
Half a rack of ribs $9.99!
A sir loin steak $9.99!

It also has huge hamburgers and several sandwiches and salads.

They are hiring now and will be opening in a few weeks.

Colton's Restaurant

glasgowky@gmail.com (Guy from Glasgow) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:52:00 +0000

Tell me why do I continue to try and eat at our new local restaurant? At first they had lots of help and friendly people. Then school started and they lost half there staff. (like most) We would try to go on Prime Rib nights and at 6pm we were told they didn't have any Medium rare. The manager would come to the table and basically blame us for waiting sooo late to eat. Oh I get it., it was our fault. So after striking out 3 times we no longer ask for our favorite meal. They specialize in steak so we thought we would try our steaks medium rare. To our surprise each and every time they were WELL done. The manager refused to come out and talk to us. He (little old man lurking in the corner) sent the waitress over to apologize and we would leave hungry. We finally found something that they could cook correct. Our son always got the sirloin tips and he also liked them medium rare. I began ordering them and was very happy. I can't eat a lot and this was the perfect size and only 1 side item I always left full but not uncomfortable. We were happy for about a month. We found our selves with our 3 oldest at work and that only left my husband my youngest son and myself so we (against my son's choice) decided to go to Colton's for sirloin tips. We entered and with our minor son of 12 yrs old were sat in the bar! We felt uncomfortable but didn't make a fuss. We saw the table tent for Wings and got excited we love wings. The server came over and we ordered wings and drinks. She came back and said they were out of wings! what ? it was only 5pm on a Tuesday. Again not making a fuss just ordered the trail potatoes. We tried to order the sirloin tips and was told that I wasn't allowed to order them because they weren't making any money on them. Ok so now I'm a bit upset so I told her that I wouldn't be ordering. The family wanted to leave and go to Taco Bell but I said no we already ordered. I told the server to let the manager know that tonight would be our last visit. She said she would speak with the manager and see if he would let her order the sirloin tips for me. I didn't respond I was just annoyed. No wings , No Prime Rib, can't cook a medium rare steak and now no sirloin tips. Please tell me why do we go there? another server recognized us because as previously stated we go there often (ever since we had the tips we would go about once a week). She told us that the manager told them that they were told they make no money on the kids meals and that they do that so that families would eat there. But they have cameras all over and they would loose their job if caught. She stated that she couldn't afford that but also said she has had several of her customers stop coming because of this decision. So I'm looking over our bill (mind you I didn't eat) at it was $32 just for my son and husband. Over $6 alone for drinks I only had 2 sips out of my drink and she brought a refill. (hint save the money by NOT bringing a drink until almost finished the first one) I never finished the first and certainly didn't touch the second. Looking at the kids sirloin tips that my son had there was only about 3oz of tips and a huge plateful of fries (hint save the money on fries and only give half the amount) my son never finished a third of the fries. Ok I'm a kitchen manager with over 25yrs experience I recently priced out a 8oz steak with baked potato and salad and at retail it would cost $3.50 so to be told at $4.99 and no salad and only about 3oz of steak that they don't make any money that's crap! that meal should only cost $2 bucks at the most. (retail of course) So in the long run they will now loose about $50 a week just from us. The manager never came over and the server never mentioned a conversation with her boss. The money they made on me was 3 potatoes turned into trail potatoes at a cost of .38cents per potato and barely any cheese and bacon I'll be generous and say the retail cost was $1.50 and they charge $6.99. So yes they make money on every meal ! but unfortunatly we watched in horor this what started out to be a good fit for glasgow and our family turn into yet another inconsistent poorly managed restaurant. We really wanted them to succeed so much so that my spouse wrote them once before letting them know our family of 6 had dined and spent close to $150 bucks and only 1 meal was correct. Only looking for an appology and the hopes of correcting the problems. They sent us a letter with 1 sentence stating they were sorry we had a bad experience. Not signed and not sincere. Crazy way to do business. It's a shame because I'm sure they spent a lot of money remodeling this building only to chase away customers. I guess we will continue to drive to Bowling Green. At least at Logans if something is wrong they fix it! they don't blame the guest or the help. And they don't have the employee's make up excuses for their failures.

Dominoes Pizza Sunday night

glasgowky@gmail.com (Guy from Glasgow) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:13:00 +0000

Dominoes Pizza was having a nightmare last night. It was unbelievably busy. They were running out of ingredients. They were short staffed.

We ordered three pizzas, two sandwiches and wings. When we got there they weren't ready. We were greeted politely and they apologized. No big deal. It's pizza, not exactly a life and death situation. While we were waiting two employees and the manager were working as fast and as hard as they possibly could. When we first arrived it was four employees but two quit while we were waiting.

I don't care the circumstances, that was a pretty crappy thing to do to your fellow employees.

We waited a few minutes - not a real long time. While we were there a customer came in, identifying himself as "De Haas". He, just as we were, was greeted and apologized to, he was told it would be another ten minutes for his pizza.

You would of thought by his reaction he was told his pants were on fire. He took his pizza being late as a travesty. He proceeded to tell off the manager (the mgr never took the bait and just kept being polite). He also stated he was "a retail manager". I guess in his mind that made him an expert on pizza cooking.

I really wish I would of asked him what "retail" he manages so I could encourage everyone to boycott where such a rude person works. Also he used the word "dude" and I have a strict policy against giving business to any establishment where adults use the word "dude". If anyone knows where "De Haas' works please write and let me know.

The only good thing about the De Haas episode was when he said he was going to go to Pizza Hut. I have been to Pizza Hut. De Haas and they deserve each other!

I do want to mention, if late pizza is a real big deal in your life, you have a pretty good life. People all over our country and our planet, are worried about eating anything and people are throwing fits over late pizza?

They should be ashamed!

Outback Steakhouse Valentine's day

glasgowky@gmail.com (Guy from Glasgow) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:55:00 +0000

The Outback in Bowling Green on Valentine's Day was great. Prime rib cooked perfectly. The loaded baked potatoes very good. Dessert was great - we had the sampler.

It was very busy. There was a 90 minute wait. Lucky for us we did the call ahead seating and only had to wait a few minutes after we arrived.

The call ahead is perfect for the citizens of Glasgow. When you leave the house, call the Outback and when you get there your table will be ready. Perfect!

Colton's Steakhouse For Lunch

glasgowky@gmail.com (Guy from Glasgow) — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:20:00 +0000

Yesterday the wife and I went to Colton's Steakhouse for lunch.

It wasn't very busy - probably the weather.

We were seated immediately by a polite man. I would rather be seated by a pretty young woman in jeans but he completed the job satisfactorily. We were seated in the back area that is raised up a couple of steps. Decent seat although the lamps make it annoying to sneak a peek at the TV.

One thing I didn't like about my seat; We are not small people, so I enjoy room but I felt like the table and the booth seating weren't in the same room. There was at least two feet of room between me and the table so I spent lunch sitting on the edge of the seat leaning forward.

The server was over quickly. She took our drink orders, two waters, two coffees. She brought them back and took our order. My wife ordered the Philly Cheese steak, I ordered the lunch size chicken fried steak with white gravy and mashed potatoes. We also tried an order of their new item, hot wings.

The wings, of course, came first. They were good but nothing to get excited about. There were eight to an order and they were served with a dressing to dip them in. We ordered them hot and glad we did because they were comparable to mild at most restaurants. All in all, not bad but not great either.

The server brought us rolls with a side of honey. Their rolls are fantastic.

Then came lunch. My wife's Philly Cheese Steak was good by her report. She ordered it with a side of cheese fries. She said the fries were good but she chose to eat the rolls and barely touched the fries.

My chicken fried steak was hot and tasty. My potatoes - cold. I asked the server if she could have them warmed up. She promptly took the plate and it came back quickly with hot potatoes.
Every one can make a mistake and they fixed it fast and politely.

During lunch the server kept the coffees filled and the waters didn't need filled. She was attentive without hovering.

She offered desert, we didn't have room. She politely made small talk as she cleared the table.

Recap;

Food was good. Slight blip with the cold potatoes but they get points for fixing problem quickly and efficiently. I would order everything again. The wings are as good as any in Glasgow but there is several places in Bowling Green that have better......Logans, Mariah's and Toots come to mind.

The service was excellent. I don't remember the servers name (that's a good thing) but if her boss is reading this - it was Wednesday the 29th, she was a brunette, working the back row of tables in the back section.

So, all in all, best visit to Colton's I have had in awhile. I hope they keep it up.

Restaurants In Glasgow Barren County are open

glasgowky@gmail.com (Guy from Glasgow) — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:10:00 +0000

I called Glasgow Water and they told me Glasgow Kentucky restaurants can be open today. There was confusion on some of the announcements because of a problem the Cave City area is having with water. I believe the Cave City restaurants were asked to be closed so before you venture towards Cracker Barrel you may want to call first.

Glasgow schools Two Hour Delay

glasgowky@gmail.com (Guy from Glasgow) — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:07:00 +0000

Glasgow City Schools are on a two hour delay. Again I think it was the right choice. Again, make the call sooner! I like the fact we all get a phone call telling us but I want the phone call before I go to bed. Once I am up, I am up and I really didn't want to be up answering the phone at 5:30 AM !!!!!

Second Day No School

glasgowky@gmail.com (Guy from Glasgow) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:20:00 +0000

It's the second straight day Glasgow Independent has cancelled school. I think again it was right to be on the side of safe instead of sorry.

All the reports predicted terrible driving conditions when the morning buses would of been delivering kids. The storm was late and it may have looked bad, to cancel school, but with icy power lines and some people without power and phone, I think it was the right decision no matter when the snow came.

My only problem was the reports never changed, so please next time pull the trigger a little earlier. It's not a big deal for me but some people probably had to scramble to find sitters while they were preparing for a wet, icy drive to work.

If you cancel school and the weather turns decent we can live with that. If you don't cancel school or someone gets the word too late and there is accidents - some people may not be able to live with that.

The school grew silent

glasgowky@gmail.com (Guy from Glasgow) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:33:00 +0000

I have recently learned that Mr. Mudd's, one of Glasgow High's fine band instructors, job was cut. I know in these tough economic conditions hard choices have to be made but Glasgow High's band is a very bright spot.

The band finished the year sixth in the state in their division. I believe that is better than the football team. Corey Bond's is a great young band instructor but he needs some help. I think if we could find a way to keep good people, like Mr. Mudd, supporting Mr. Bonds, Glasgow High could compete for a State Championship as soon as next year.

Surely, somewhere, we can shake lose enough money for Mr. Mudd to remain involved. If it meant a state football or basketball championship we would find it.

Ice Ice baby

glasgowky@gmail.com (Guy from Glasgow) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:27:00 +0000

I woke up this morning to find my trees covered in ice. The branches were sagging and a few twigs were broke but no major damage. At least the roads weren't frozen. I was out and about before six am and the roads were wet but not icy.

The city did a great job in pretreating Glasgow.

The power near McDonalds was out including the traffic light at Happy Valley and 31E. By the time I was back out at nine am the light was working and it appeared power was restored to McDonalds, Long Johns, Dominoes and Arby's. Thank goodness we can still get fast food!

Glasgow and Barren County Schools were cancelled and I think that was a good call. With all the frozen power lines and frozen trees I think a better safe than sorry attitude was prudent.

McDonalds Sunday Morning Good Food Bad Service

glasgowky@gmail.com (Guy from Glasgow) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:12:00 +0000

We had breakfast at the Glasgow, KY McDonalds.

Great food - terrible service!

Sausage McMuffin was perfect.
Egg McMuffins perfect.
Hash browns could have been a little hotter but not bad.
Hot chocolate very good.
Coffee not worth the trouble.

Is it so odd that I like my coffee black with no sweetener? Apparently Vicki the counter person thinks so. She made mine with sugar and when I pointed out I didn't want sugar she rolled her eyes and gave me a look like I was nuts. Which I am but that is beside the point.

She had already lost points by stopping us in mid order to bark out, "here or to go". Then the old, "is that all?" when she thought we were done ordering.

Also I want to mention, in case in McDonald's people read this, "Hello" is a greeting. "Can I help someone" is not a greeting. Vicki also did not ask for repeat business or thank us for Sunday's business. If I was a mystery shopper she would of failed miserably.

To recap; food was worth the visit. Avoid Vicki's line when visiting Glasgow McDonalds.

Tired of the weather

glasgowky@gmail.com (Guy from Glasgow) — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:30:00 +0000

Is anyone else tired of the weather? Cold - hot - cold - hot.....pick one! I live in Kentucky because of the mild winters and hot summers - I just don't want them all in one week! One day it is almost 60 and the next day it is 10....stop it Mother Nature!!!

The one I really enjoyed was the 77 degree day followed two days later by the 16 degree morning...real funny!

It has gotten so bad I have had to watch that pun happy weatherman, Chris Allen, to find out which coat to wear. You have got to realize how bad I think it is when I watch him!

Chris, for the last time, Thursday is Thursday not "little Friday" so quit with the pig squeals. It's not funny. I will wear a parka in July before I listen to that nonsense again!

Okay so now you realize inconsistent weather makes me mean.

Sorry I will be better when Spring comes.

Buckhead Cafe Glasgow

glasgowky@gmail.com (Guy from Glasgow) — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:04:00 +0000

Last night The Buckhead Cafe in Glasgow did a fund raiser for Highland Elementary School so we used it as an excuse to eat there.

We had three burgers, two Hickory Burgers and a Cheeseburger - Cheeseburger. Two with killer chips and one with killer fries. When you order "killer' they come with melted cheese over them. The chips are "kettle"style and very good. I would encourage you to order these instead of the fries. Not because the fries aren't good but because the kettle chips are great.

The burgers were cooked perfectly. The service, even though they were very busy, was fast and efficient. The Buckhead, I think, gets forgotten a little because of it being away from the other restaurants but it is worth remembering. The food is consistently good and the self serve style makes it fast.

I wish they would put more dinner items on the menu. The Buckhead Cafe has a large menu but most of the items I think of as lunch, burgers, wraps, sandwiches, home made soups, etc.....

The Buckhead does serve a very good lasagna and a chicken dish with mushrooms, so there are a few "dinner items" but I think a couple of more wouldn't hurt. In fact, in my humble opinion, if they had a small ribeye or sirloin steak on the menu (or both) Colton's would have some competition.

Taste the hickory burger at Buckhead then imagine what a rib eye would taste like coming off of their grill with cheese covered kettle chips and a slice of garlic bread. Order me an ice tea and I am a happy person.

If you haven't been to the Buckhead Cafe in Glasgow, or it's been awhile, you need to go.

Remember, if you bring your church bulletin, you receive a ten percent discount. So for all of you who like to talk about how liquor is ruining our town, put you money where your mouth is and support a smoke free, alcohol free, restaurant that rewards church goers.

If you don't, you have no one to blame but yourself when our only choices are bars that serve food.

New Century Buffet

glasgowky@gmail.com (Guy from Glasgow) — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:59:00 +0000

We ate at the New Century Buffet on Friday the 16th. For those of you who are not familiar, it is a Chinese buffet restaurant.

We had never been there on Friday before or else they are doing something new. We couldn't remember which. The price is a little over $9 per adult but they have all you can eat crab legs. Let me tell you, some of the customers took that as a challenge!

I am not big on seafood or Chinese but there was more than enough food I liked to justify the nine bucks. They had a nice roast beef, they had chicken wings, stuffed potatoes and other things I wouldn't call "Chinese style". They often have pizza on the buffet but I don't remember seeing it Friday but it could of been there. I was probably to zeroed in on the roast beef to notice!

they also have a Mongolian Grill but I didn't try it. I have heard it's very good.

My wife and my youngest son ate the crab legs and a few other things. They most certainly got their money's worth.

This buffet would be $15 or much more in a bigger city. I recommend Fridays at the New Century Buffet if you like crab legs. If you don't I would eat there on a night the buffet is a little cheaper.

Either way I think you will find it to be a good value for good food.

Los Mariachis

glasgowky@gmail.com (Guy from Glasgow) — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:52:00 +0000

Los Mariachis is consistently good.

Last Friday (Jan 9) we ate at the "Los" on 68-80. It was very good. I had the usual pigs helping of the "Special Dinner". It comes with one of everything I like. The stuffed chili was a little hot but I liked it. I have ordered this several times and it was never this hot. It looked like they didn't clean the seeds out of the pepper leaving in a lot of spicy heat.

My wife ordered the fajitas and said they were great. My son had three soft tacos, as usual, and liked them. We also ordered cheese dip for the chips and it was perfect.

Time and time again we find Los Mariachis serves a consistently good meal with good service in a family atmosphere.

What more can you expect?

Gas prices

glasgowky@gmail.com (Guy from Glasgow) — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:40:00 +0000

Why when oil goes up on the commodities market does gas go up immediately but when oil goes down gas stays the same or lowers slowly?

I don't know if you pay attention to the price of oil, but right now, it is at it's lowest point in years. So why isn't gasoline? If you look around Glasgow you will find most of the stations in the $1.70s. certainly not as bad as it was a few months ago, but not as low as it was a few weeks ago, when oil was selling at $60 a barrel. Oil, as I write this, is selling for $34 a barrel. In fact today is the sixth straight day the average price of gasoline has risen in the U.S. While oil has become cheaper in the same period.

I am no expert but it seems the gas stations are gouging us a little in hopes we don't notice because gasoline is relatively cheap.

The only way to break them of this habit is to always buy where it is the cheapest price.

In other words reward the honest businesses with your business.

Is it cold enough

glasgowky@gmail.com (Guy from Glasgow) — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:37:00 +0000

Is it cold enough for you? It certainly is for me! Even the little bit of snow we received this morning didn't chill me like the arctic weather we have been plagued with lately. Did you realize on Thursday Glasgow, KY was colder than Alaska? That is just not right!

I like our normally mild winter weather. It may not be Florida but it is a lot closer than Alaska!

Coltons Steakhouse where do I begin?

glasgowky@gmail.com (Guy from Glasgow) — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:19:00 +0000

My youngest son, my wife and I thought we would eat at Coltons Steakhouse Saturday night. Apparently we were wrong.

My son ate dinner. My wife and I ate salads. A diet you ask?

NO! I respond.

We arrived at 6:15. They were very busy including a bus of volleyball players. They said the wait would be 25 minutes. They were right.

We were led through the bar to a table in the back. It was near a TV, so I was happy. Nice TV by the way.

We were given menus and our server was over fairly quickly. We knew what we wanted so when she asked for our drink orders we gave her our dinner wants too. This seemed to fluster her a little bit but she got over it.

My son ordered sirloin tips with french fries and a root beer. My wife ordered a 12 ounce prime rib with sweet potato and a garden salad with ranch dressing. I also ordered a 12 ounce prime rib but I wanted a loaded baked potato and a salad with 1000 Island dressing.

Our son's root beer appeared quickly brought by a male employee and our drinks were soon delivered by our server.

Our salads were brought out by our server. Two minutes later our dinners were set on the table. We mentioned we just got our salads and the guy that had the ribs and tips explained to us about the cooking procedures of a prime rib and why we should expect our salads and prime ribs at the same time.

I was happy to be informed, by the 2o year old, how a prime rib is prepared, since I have been cooking them longer than he has been alive. I still don't understand why they couldn't of waited to slice our pieces until we were done with out salads.

Then the fun began.

My prime rib looked like it had been sliced with a dull axe. So I asked to see the manager. By the time he came to our table my wife now had cut into hers and it was well done.

I asked the manager if he would be happy being served my piece and he said, "no". Then my wife told him hers was supposed to be medium rare, what did he think. He said it looked more done than that (paraphrasing). He offered to bring out two new pieces.

We asked, if they would be medium rare? He said this time of night everything is more well done. It was not yet 7 PM!

I know we live in a nice quiet town but that was ridiculous. You would of thought we ordered at midnight the way he talked.

We decided we didn't want well done prime rib so we decided on two 12 ounce sir loin steaks - medium rare.

Our son ate his dinner. He drank another root beer. He ordered desert. He ate half his desert.

Then our steaks arrived. Twenty five minutes later!

Needless to say they were NOT medium rare. My wife's was medium well and mine was well done. I have seen cinder blocks with more moisture than my sir loin.

I simply asked for the check. the server went to get it after apologizing. She came back and said there was no check.

I applaud the decision not to charge us for the meal but it was the managers responsilbity to deliver the news. He left the server to handle a situation which was not her fault in the slightest.

Things happen in restaurants, especially on busy nights. We understand. We have owned restaurants, we have managed restaurants. We like to eat in restaurants.

There is NO excuse for the manager not coming to our table when things were that bad.

We were there 90 minutes in total and never ate dinner.

We went across the street to McDonalds. My southern style chicken sandwich was fantastic. My fries were good. My caramel latte...perfect. If you haven't tried the new coffees, you need to.

My wife's quarter pounder with cheese was good, her fries were OK, her diet coke was cold.

Our son said he was full.

Next time I guess we will skip Coltons and go straight for the golden arches. It may not be prime rib but it was cooked well and the service was friendly.

That's all I really ask.

Buckhead Cafe in Bowling Green

glasgowky@gmail.com (Guy from Glasgow) — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:36:00 +0000

Saturday I made a point of stopping at the Buckhead Cafe in Bowling Green for coffee.

It was fresh and hot.

So the question begs to be asked; Why does the Buckhead in Glasgow always have cold stale coffee? The answer has to be restaurant management because I doubt the two locations differ on coffee brand and equipment.

I highly recommend the Bowling Green Buckhead's coffee and strongly urge you to avoid the coffee in the Glasgow location. I also warn you - if you do order the coffee and complain be prepared for that snooty little blonde manager to make you feel like it was your fault her coffee is bad.

Make your life easier and drink a Coke!