It looks like we missed the brunt of the winter storm that was forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday. None of the 40 mph winds, or snow, or freezing rain.
Or was it just delayed?
I noticed a car in a car wash yesterday. To me, this is like throwing your money into a muddy puddle.
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Giuseppe's has closed. I've added it to the list.
This is significant because this restaurant had been around almost as long as I have. The Source's comment was:
"However, like many downtown establishments Giuseppe’s struggled to find its niche in the new downtown scene where customers have rewarded novelty, innovation, and, well, newness—none of which Giuseppe had in any great quantity. With this week’s closure, Giuseppe’s joins, Ernesto’s and Bella Cucina on the list of locally owned Italian eateries that haven’t survived the recession shake-out."
Trying to parse this comment, it seems a little snippy, Kind of like the writer is saying, "gee, this place just wasn't cool enough for us twittish Bend eaters..."
As Jon pointed out over on Hack Bend, a couple of years ago, Giuseppe did indeed try for the "novelty, innovation, and well, newness" factor by renaming to Bistrow Pow.
It didn't take.
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So I proudly announced the Pegasus Books of Bend Facebook page on the retailer bulletin board, under the heading: "Finally, a proper website."
To which I was informed in not so gentle terms that, No, I do not have a proper website.
It's just Facebook, way to join the 21st Century, "I don't think I'd call it a proper website nor do I think it's something that would motivate someone to visit your shop."
Dis-spiriting. But after I got over it, I realized they were probably right, and I shouldn't expect people to cheer my baby tech steps.
I should have a "real" website, they say. And also a My/--/, and a Yelp page, and a.....
I'm feeling a tad bit of techishness....
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Or was it just delayed?
I noticed a car in a car wash yesterday. To me, this is like throwing your money into a muddy puddle.
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Giuseppe's has closed. I've added it to the list.
This is significant because this restaurant had been around almost as long as I have. The Source's comment was:
"However, like many downtown establishments Giuseppe’s struggled to find its niche in the new downtown scene where customers have rewarded novelty, innovation, and, well, newness—none of which Giuseppe had in any great quantity. With this week’s closure, Giuseppe’s joins, Ernesto’s and Bella Cucina on the list of locally owned Italian eateries that haven’t survived the recession shake-out."
Trying to parse this comment, it seems a little snippy, Kind of like the writer is saying, "gee, this place just wasn't cool enough for us twittish Bend eaters..."
As Jon pointed out over on Hack Bend, a couple of years ago, Giuseppe did indeed try for the "novelty, innovation, and well, newness" factor by renaming to Bistrow Pow.
It didn't take.
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So I proudly announced the Pegasus Books of Bend Facebook page on the retailer bulletin board, under the heading: "Finally, a proper website."
To which I was informed in not so gentle terms that, No, I do not have a proper website.
It's just Facebook, way to join the 21st Century, "I don't think I'd call it a proper website nor do I think it's something that would motivate someone to visit your shop."
Dis-spiriting. But after I got over it, I realized they were probably right, and I shouldn't expect people to cheer my baby tech steps.
I should have a "real" website, they say. And also a My/--/, and a Yelp page, and a.....
I'm feeling a tad bit of techishness....
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