Re[2]: [at-l] Trail Food Tests---

[tmcginnis@ucclan.state.in.us (Thomas McGinnis)]

     I think it's entirely staff-dependent. A couple of years ago, as I was 
     starting to return to the backpacking fold, I hit all the local 
     Galyans (4 of 'em?) and found their backpacking/camping areas staffed 
     by arogent SOBs (including 2000 milers, who thought they were Gods). 
     Bit by bit, (and interestingly enough, as my patience with such 
     equip-o-dolts went down), their overall attitude brightened 
     considerably. I think each is now staffed by people who are friendly 
     and informed. I'm even toying with part-timing employment there during 
     the holidays, for giggles.
     
     Sloetoe
     (whose forms of amusement are, well,
     somewhat bizarre.)


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Subject: Re: [at-l] Trail Food Tests---
Author:  Pat Villeneuve <patv@falcon.cc.ukans.edu> at ima
Date:    11/7/99 8:17 AM


Datto wrote:
     
> Side note: The people at the Galyan's in Indy have got to be the 
> nicest and most helpful retail people I've ever encountered. I
> think those people actually like working there and helping
     > customers. 
     
     Hmmm...Wish I could say the same for Galyan's Kansas City. The service 
     in the backpacking department is always weird for me.
What do you think? Is it reasonable to expect an outfitter to have a 
scale to check gear weight? Does your outfitter have one?
     
Might be time for a field trip to Indy or Columbus or ___________ 
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