THE List-O-Lists! The Good, the Bad and the UGLY...

Trying a little different format here, and consolidating some pages to make room for some more stuff...


If you've known me for any length of time, you know I like he best of the best.  No, it's not a choice.  I,m just naturally attracted to the best.  Not always the most expensive (but usually is...), it is ALWAYS the BEST!  Along my quest for the best route, there have been some loosers I've encountered out there as well.   One list, covers all the bases, and this is it.  Quick, simple and without my famous rants and whining.


The GOOD:  Bumble Bee Tuna?  You know, when your balls are hanging out there in the open, someone SHOULD do the right thing and tell you about it.  I mean, it's just the right thing to do.  And that's what this list is about, those businesses and folks that are out there doing the right thing.  Whether it's pouring their heart and soul into the best hamburger you've even eaten, or simply treating you with respect and appreciation due any customer that walks through their doors in the BHM area, you'll find them listed here, just as soon as I find them.  I'll try to categorize them in some logical sort of order.  Just remember, my logic may not be your logic so no analysis please.

HALL OF FAME:

TOM  & JERRY'S CHEVRON on Highland Ave.  Owner Tommy NumNum.:  Living on Southside is a unique experience, always.  You'll see ALL walks of life and even a few you didn't know existed here.  And that representation of mutants, bums, criminals and cretins changes almost hourly.  I walk a lot, to keep my girlish figure in check no doubt, so I am down at the street level with the real bottom of the barrel.  I see the OD'd druggies in the bushes shaking, the perv's hanging out by the bushes on the corner and the drunks walking down the middle of Highland Avenue at 2am.  So trust me when I say I know it's not always a safe and happy little place.  But the ONE place I ALWAYS feel safe going to whether it's 10pm, 3am or High Noon is Tom and Jerry's Chevron on Highland Ave.  They run a damn tight ship there and ALL the baddies know better than to step foot one on the property and try to hassle one of their customers.  And it's not just me either, my wife and daughter say it's the only place they will stop at after dark BECAUSE they know they will be safe there.  And in this city (#3 Murder rate in the COUNTRY 2008), that's saying a lot.  The owner, Tommy Numnum has some sort of magical power that allows him to hire people that always go above and beyond what you and I have come to expect as the norm for customer service.  I know them all, and I consider each and every one of them to be my friend.  David, Eddie, Ed, Jim, Buddy all went out of their way to look out for my wife and daughter when they would come in there while I was in the hospital.  And they all never missed the opportunity to ask how I was doing and sending their get well wishes.  And that means a whole lot to me.  We have even found ourselves going there, rather than going to the grocery store that is one block closer for us.  Yeah, we pay a little more, but we don't have to fight off the bums and pervs when we get in or out of the car.  Tom and Jerry's Chevron is also a big supporter of The TRAGIC CITY ROLLERS and hosts their annual car wash fund raiser.  Nothing like Roller Derby babes in bikini's to lift my spirits either.   If you haven't been to Tom and Jerry's Chevron on Highland Ave yet, then go, I think you'll be just as impressed as we are.


BEST DAMN BOILED PEANUTS IN ALAFREAKINGBAMA:
Number 1:  Chevron Food Mart 
1301 Alford Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35226-3127 (205) 824-7889 ‎
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BEST PIZZA IN BIRMINGHAM:
Number 1:  Giuseppe's Cafe

925 8th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205  (205) 324-2626 ‎ 2:
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The BAD:  When people treat me right, I shout about it.  When people treat me wrong, it goes here.  Without getting into the rants and raves about who, what, when and where was the cause of landing a business here on the bad list, let me just sum it up by saying that you will NEVER, EVER get another penny of my money as long as I live.  Where we CHOOSE to leave our money behind is often the ONLY and usually the most powerful thing we can do to express our displeasure in how we've been treated as a customer or individual.  This list is just a little kick in the ass to go alolng with my personal boycot.  And it is my sincere hope and desire that every dollar I do not put in your pocket helps speed along the sighting of the inevitable "FOR LEASE" sign that I hope to see in your window soon!


HALL OF SHAME:


Tuesday Morning - Preventing legally armed citizens from being able to protect themselves.


BP Highland Avenue - For not firing rude, offensive employees and continuing to pay them to do so.


Shell Crestwood Blvd. - Employing people with IQ's lower than the camel the rode to work and then making excuses for their behavior.


Cosmo's Pizza - Owners failure to obey State leash law resulting in their pit bulls having to be shot by the Police and then whining about how they were mistreated.


Mellow Mushroom - Owned by the Mollison Family (Ed Mollison Chev/Bud Mollison Honda) who like to illegally fire their employees who choose to serve their country in military service.


Crestwood Coffee - Likes to post "fake" comments about how good they are in public forums in order to lure you in to spend money there.


City of Irondale - MICKY MOUSE MF'S!  City Officials lie in order to write citations and then fine you court costs after you prove them to be liars in a court of law.


City of Mountain Brook - For utilizing their Police Department as an income generator by going after those least likely able to defend themselves while ignoring the rich and elite for the same offenses.


UAB Police Department - STOLE my son's Jeep, plain and simple and then lied their asses off about all of the facts.


Brighthouse Cable - 17 years of shitty cable service that they never could "fix", or really even cared to as long as I payed my bill.


More to come...