[at-l] REI

[knowhal@netreach.net (Hal Wright)]

His name was Chris. Recognizable by his sort of spiky blond hair, round
glasses and trailwise demeanor. :)

Kind words from us have been passed on to his manager.

-- Hal / Pokey


on 3/20/01 6:45 AM, kahley7 at kahley7@ptd.net wrote:

> Did you get the name?   The best way to insure we get knowledgable help
> is to get the name and then ask for that person.  Otherwise we could get
> the guy that was workin in Lowe's last week.  Plus, if enough people make
> a big deal about asking for a particular person, said person could get a
> raise and be happyier in the job!
> 
> 
> At 09:43 PM 3/19/01 -0500, Hal Wright wrote:
>> OK, since I had some not so nice things to say about my local REI
>> (Conshohocken PA) on this list, allow me the opportunity to take it all
>> back. I just went there Friday with my significant hiker babe, and wow what
>> a difference from last time. A totally reorganized and stocked store, with
>> all sorts of gear we hiker types actually use!
>> 
>> My wife got boots which do not hurt her feet at all -- a first (30 miles on
>> the AT and side trails this weekend, no sore spots)! She also got Marmot
>> Precip rain pants, and some other waterproof, warm stuff. Good thing, 'cause
>> Saturday it rained / sleeted all day.
>> 
>> The footwear salesman was very knowledgeable and helpful, unlike in past
>> visits, when it seemed they tried to sell you the heaviest and most
>> expensive boots they had.
>> 
>> Check 'em out.
>> 
>> -- Hal/Pokey (eating crow and trying not to choke on it)
>> 
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