What's up with Buddy's

their cokes and cigs are great. can't go wrong there.

their gum aisle is pretty good...

That's the spirit........... if giving up or not caring are major tennents of your personal philosophy.

Or if you have better things to worry about than whether or not a gas station/convenience store is tony enough for you! :roll:

There are many things that are not aesthetically pleasing to me - I have the same options: to change them or get over it.

Trying to silence the likes of Cali, just because she cared enough to complain about an unsightly business at the least, a potential hazard to human health at the worst, is exactly the type of chilling effect it would seem any of us who appreciate and want to protect a free society would steer away from. Don't you think?

The whole idea and concept of a messageboard forum like this is to offer people, all people, the opportunity to speak out on matters that matter to them. Sounds like the extent of what she was doing when she started this thread, and it was in keeping with the spirit of SoWal completely.

Who defines unsightly business? Everyday life is a potential hazard to human health at worst. How do you feel about a guy selling produce on the side of the road?

Who defines unsightly business? Everyday life is a potential hazard to human health at worst. How do you feel about a guy selling produce on the side of the road?

Well said. Also, if you don't like it then don't spend your money there. I think that is the strongest statement one can make. That's freedom.

I've seen some of the construction guys in Rosemary go into the nicer sandwich shop to buy water and I've seen the looks they get from other patrons. I've also been one of the people getting that look and it doesn't feel nice. I walked into Buddy's looking like heck from pulling 12 hours in the hot sun and they were welcoming and nice and their gator-aid was sealed and cold. If I had my choice, I always tried to go to the thumb but that wasn't always possible.

Buddy's provides a service to a working class environment of our population that are not comfortable spending $5 for designer water. If they are in violation of codes they will get called on it. They may look like heck. It's been awhile since I had to go there but they provide a service to the people who are providing a service to others.

And as far as a heath hazard, I'm much more concerned about poop-lemons in my designer water than the dirt underneath my one-time work boots. Live and let live

Rep for aleonard!

Well said. Also, if you don't like it then don't spend your money there. I think that is the strongest statement one can make. That's freedom.

I've seen some of the construction guys in Rosemary go into the nicer sandwich shop to buy water and I've seen the looks they get from other patrons. I've also been one of the people getting that look and it's doesn't feel nice. I walked into Buddy's looking like heck from pulling 12 hours in the hot sun and they were welcoming and nice and their gator-aid was sealed and cold. If I had my choice, I always tried to go to the thumb but that wasn't always possible.

Buddy's provides a service to a working class environment of our population that are not comfortable spending $5 for designer water. If they are in violation of codes they will get called on it. They may look like heck. It's been awhile since I had to go there but they provide a service to the people who are providing a service to others.

And as far as a heath hazard, I'm much more concerned about poop-lemons in my designer water than the dirt underneath my one-time work boots. Live and let live

From what I read in the codes as long as he is not in the scenic corridor he can sell away.

Rep for aleonard!

amen!

Rep for aleonard!

And the poop lemons! :rofl:

And the poop lemons! :rofl:

...just when I had forgotten about that!

thanks for the rep guys

But I am so serious about the poop lemons that I planted a lemon tree in my yard like two weeks ago and I already have blooms

I STILL can't rep ya. But, dammit...I haven't had lemons in my tea at a restaurant since.

Well, when my tree makes, poop free lemons for everyone.

Well, when my tree makes, poop free lemons for everyone.

Nice way to try to silence someone who is trying to invoke change for the better, born out of their pride in their community.

By many accounts, I have to believe many of you have not visited ol' Buddy's half burned down, fiber board door, looking like a city dump in the back establishment in quite awhile. I don't recall Cali saying anything about her wanting to tear it down, just that she wanted to know what could be done about it.

Yes, don't spend money there if you don't like it. But also, yes, feel free to voice your opinion if you think it looks like a hazard, as not only may someone consider it offensive to their sensibilities, but also quite possibly...gasp....it could be a hazard!

Or if you have better things to worry about than whether or not a gas station/convenience store is tony enough for you! :roll:

There are many things that are not aesthetically pleasing to me - I have the same options: to change them or get over it.

"Get over it." Are you in ninth grade?

Well said. Also, if you don't like it then don't spend your money there. I think that is the strongest statement one can make. That's freedom.

I've seen some of the construction guys in Rosemary go into the nicer sandwich shop to buy water and I've seen the looks they get from other patrons. I've also been one of the people getting that look and it doesn't feel nice. I walked into Buddy's looking like heck from pulling 12 hours in the hot sun and they were welcoming and nice and their gator-aid was sealed and cold. If I had my choice, I always tried to go to the thumb but that wasn't always possible.

Buddy's provides a service to a working class environment of our population that are not comfortable spending $5 for designer water. If they are in violation of codes they will get called on it. They may look like heck. It's been awhile since I had to go there but they provide a service to the people who are providing a service to others.

And as far as a heath hazard, I'm much more concerned about poop-lemons in my designer water than the dirt underneath my one-time work boots. Live and let live

I'm not sure exactly what about 98% of your post had to do with this thread, but it seems to be popular. If I knew how to give you rep, I'd probably have to do that also.

Who defines unsightly business? Everyday life is a potential hazard to human health at worst. How do you feel about a guy selling produce on the side of the road?

We are a country of laws, so I'll let the County handle that definition.

I'm not sure exactly what about 98% of your post had to do with this thread, but it seems to be popular. If I knew how to give you rep, I'd probably have to do that also.

It had to do with the thread because I have used the store in the past. Wasn't my first choice, but I've used it. I also said it's been quite awhile since I've seen it. I think the store serves a different segment of the population (than frequents the community next door) for a reason as well from my past experiences. I voiced my opinion as have you and in the end they are both just opinions.


I would like to ask if anyone has actually talked to the owner about how they feel about his establishment and if so how did it go? I think that may institute more change than all our opinions combined

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And as far as a heath hazard, I'm much more concerned about poop-lemons in my designer water than the dirt underneath my one-time work boots. Live and let live

OK - sheltered life here. What the heck is a poop-lemon?

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OK - sheltered life here. What the heck is a poop-lemon?

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http://www.sowal.com/bb/showthread.php?t=20647&highlight=poop+lemon:wave:

Trying to silence the likes of Cali, just because she cared enough to complain about an unsightly business at the least, a potential hazard to human health at the worst, is exactly the type of chilling effect it would seem any of us who appreciate and want to protect a free society would steer away from. Don't you think?

The whole idea and concept of a messageboard forum like this is to offer people, all people, the opportunity to speak out on matters that matter to them. Sounds like the extent of what she was doing when she started this thread, and it was in keeping with the spirit of SoWal completely.

No one demanded that Cali not voice her opinion or is coming after her with a pillow to "silence" her. No one has told you to stfu either. Scooterbug's point in her original message that you quoted was "You buy the place, you risk your money and you can decide what to do with it". It is Buddy's and he is FREE to do with it as he wishes under the law. It isn't yours to tell him what to do. You may of course suggest, but he could always tell you to.................................................stfu.

We are a country of laws, so I'll let the County handle that definition.

I guess the county has handled the definition. Buddy's is open for business.

Nice way to try to silence someone

Trying to silence the likes of Cali,

The whole idea and concept of a messageboard forum like this is to offer people, all people, the opportunity to speak out on matters that matter to them.

I dont think anyone here is trying to silence anyone but instead are seizing THEIR opportunity to speak out about elitism, a growing problem in this area, and it is obviously important to alot of people in the area.

"Get over it." Are you in ninth grade?

hey dcf - what's with the snarkiness? we're friends here. you can certainly disagree but no need to offend with sarcasm, etc.

In protest against elitism I purchased gas at Buddy's last night. The pumps there are beautiful.