Sunday, August 3, 2008

Rants and Suggestions

My cohort on this blog (FFP) says we should have this cateogry and makes this first observation:

I know that it's really cool to sit around and smoke cigarettes when you're out seeking the heart of Saturday night, but it's kind of disgusting for the rest of us to see a war zone of burned-out ciggie butts and wadded-up packs strewn on the sidewalk along the east side of the building. Is there any way management might be able to put some more of those trash cans with sand on top by the benches where the smart set congregates at night? No guarantee that they will use them, but one can hope.


I would add that a trashcan inside the doggie door so that beer cans can be left there when people exit to drink and drive would keep them from being left on the railing. In that vein I wonder why we often don't have doggie bags in the container when the Gables keeps them stocked and their containers are in a public area.

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

Ranting is not something I practice often, but I have really been offended by barely dressed people in the elevator.

Yes, I know they need to get to the pool deck, but why in the world do I have to see your muffin top or, excuse my directness, your butt crack on your way there?

Believe me, you will be seen at the pool by everyone at the pool and everyone looking at their west side view, so don't worry about under exposure. So, please be kind enough to cover yourself in the elevator and save the posturing for the pool deck.

Forrest Preece said...

Thank you, anonymous. Amen. Shirts and shoes would be greatly appreciated.

Anonymous said...

It is understandable that people will party and have a few drinks, and I've certainly had my share, but some residents and/or guests (not sure which) have shown an utter lack of consideration for the rest of us by leaving their beer bottles and cans in the hallways or elevators. I gathered up a few last Sunday morning. Enjoy downtown, have fun, but please pick up after yourselves! This is our house, so let's keep it looking nice.

Linda Ball said...

Amen to that. I've picked up after these inconsiderate people and the cleaning people do, too.

Linda Ball said...

There was a cigarette butt in our hallway (10th) this morning and a few discarded napkins and such. Don't know if this was overflow from the private party in the party room or not. But, if so, the parties belong in the club level only. Not in the fitness center or ninth or tenth floor hallways.

Linda Ball said...

Today (Monday, August 25th) we had a lighting contractor showing up. As many of you have, I'm sure, we told them to unload at the dock entrance just west of the front door on Third. Well today that says 'Do Not Enter.' A little notice from management would have been nice! I figure this has to do with the smashed building, but I wish we had some communication on these things.

Anonymous said...

I am not sure how everyone else feels but thought I would throw this out there. I am a bit annoyed with doormats that are outside of the units in the hallway. Not only are the not necessary but they are quite ugly eyesores. I feel that they also cheapen the place a bit. Does anyone know if this is prohibited?

Linda Ball said...

I don't know what the rules are here. I know that in Austin City Lofts you can have NOTHING in the hallway. I haven't seen this on my floor and I hope I don't. It's bad enough that the ninth floor terraces below my place on the east side look like Walmart nation. This after the only furniture they would approve for my balcony proved too costly.

Linda Ball said...

When are we going to get our utility bills! Three months in and they haven't figured it out. I hope it's no too big a surprise.

Anonymous said...

The wooden door to the pet ramp is a blinder for people exiting or entering the lobby. Since we can't see the other person coming we end up blind sighted and slammed against the wall with our dog or end up slamming a neighbor. I suggest the door be replaced with a glass door or something that allows some visibility of what's coming.