Wednesday, July 28, 2010

I just wrote the following letter to GuestServices@cicispizza.com


Dear CiCi's
I used to go to your store located off Rome Hillard rd. in Columbus Ohio quite frequently. I loved your alfredo sauce, and dipped just about anything in it, from pizza to bread sticks. I have even used it for salad dressing. I now go to your restaurant only to discover that you no longer serve alfredo sauce. Now if i would like to dip my pizza in anything I must choose between red sauce and chicken soup. I have never actually tried dipping my pizza in chicken soup but I think I'd almost prefer it to the red sauce. But then again, maybe not. I don't see very many people doing it. So if you would please bring back the alfredo sauce I would be eternally grateful.

Sincerely
Andrew Gibbs,
A fan of the White stuff.




------------------oh Wow, They actually responded----------------------

Hello Andrew,

Thank you for taking the time to voice your concerns regarding our new
buffet configuration. I can understand your frustration and I apologize
for your disappointment.

We do understand that it is a change to the way our buffet has been
presented in the past. Brands and restaurants often make changes when the
product does not meet the standards set forth by that organization, to keep
up with trends or to make room for new items. Those are the reasons we've
made these changes. Although the White Pasta Sauce tasted very good, it
did not consistently meet our quality and nutritional expectations and
requirements. It is no longer in production and our warehouse supply is
depleted, so it is no longer available for our stores to offer our guests.

What we've found that makes a difference to our guests is great service,
great flavors and great value. However, that is not to say that we are not
happy to accommodate you in any way possible. An option that many of our
guests are enjoying is to mix the pasta with the Mac & Cheese Sauce. All
you have to do is ask a team member or the manager and we will be very
happy to prepare it and deliver it to your table in a very short time.

We hope that you will look at the great service we provide and the numerous
outstanding flavors we offer (including our new Signature Salads, hand
stretched thin crust Italiano pizza, chicken noodle soup, garlic bread and
apple dessert) and still feel that we offer our guests great value.

Please visit with us again and allow us to offer you exceptional service.
It will be our pleasure to have you as our guests.

Sincerely,

Candice Valdez
CiCi's Pizza - Franchise Services

Thursday, July 8, 2010

The internet is a lions den.

There are times when I think talking about God or conservative politics online is like going into a biker bar and bad mouthing Harleys. No matter how right you are, you will still lose. You went into their dwelling place and started an argument. I wanna spread the word of God but so few of us are equipped to do that.

I am a fan of Creation Science Evangelism's facebook page, where the haters just love to join and spread their bile. I foolishly responded to such bile. I basically told them what they teach their own kids, as tragic as it may be, is their own business. I added that if they intend to teach evolution to my kids than the burden of proof is on them. I actually refuse to have another argument on the topic, at least not today. My point is that I am not prepared go against such opposition in their own territory. (that being said, I know I am right and will never be dissuaded) All I ended up accomplishing was making myself hate the internet in general.

Did you know Christianity is the largest religion in the world?See Wikia I honestly thought it was Islam but I was wrong. If you consider all the religions of the world that also believe a god or gods created our world, atheists really are vastly out numbered. So then why is it that they are the most vocal? Why is it so hard and so futile to argue with them? I think of Hollywood who think their politics are right, and that they need to look out for us little people who are too stupid to know better.(while we cling to our God and our guns)

It seems that for every resource I read there are two to three people each with multiple resources telling me I'm wrong. Maybe I take way too much of my beliefs on faith and don't look into enough of it myself. I want my online presence to be a light in the darkness... I wont give up on that but there are times I certainly want to. I actually ended up deleting my posts on CSE's facebook page because it just didn't seem worth the effort. What I need to do is either properly equip myself, or stay out of the fight.

As with all my notes and posts, I am sorry if the above offended any of my facebook friends. I know not all of you share my views on religion and politics. You are my friends because we respect each other despite it.

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9 NKJV