For some reason, Elizabeth loves those McGriddles…
I'm extremely sad about Hawley Cooke's sale. As a fellow former employee, I'd have to say that I really liked working there. Bardstown Road won't be the same…
Glad to see another RIP Hawley-Cooke entry from another former Hawley-Cooke employee. Man, when I heard about their demise, I was bummed out ALL DAY. I had to e-mail all my ex-patriot Louisville friends and tell them the bad news. Just further proof that out society is a-goin' to hell in a handbasket. But you knew that.
While I concur that the independent-minded can now turn to Carmichael's, those of us still enmeshed in the HCB/Borders machine after 5 years hope you'll give the store a chance and help keep the spirit of Hawley-Cooke alive. There are really only two former HCB employees who would not be welcomed with open arms (by me, at least!) but our esteemed former webmaster is always welcome. Nice job on this site, too, btw.
certainly considering that most of the staff (from what i understand) will remain the same, if you liked Hawley-Cooke, you'll like the new post-HC Borders stores.
and i'm sure that Borders will cater to the tastes of the book-bunch as well as, if not better than Hawley-Cooke always did.
still, i will always promote the patronage of local businesses over national-chain stores. it is a dark day when i have to hand over a portion of my hard-earned money to support a non-local economy.
and it was sad, indeed, when i found out, though i think my immediate reaction was one of anger and resentment. perhaps i need a therapist.
Yeah, it's funny that the employees, although they have been offered jobs and pay increases, still don't know WHAT their jobs will be, but are handling the news with much more grace and aplomb than the customers–who are absolutely FREAKING out! It's really a pain in the ass to have to hold their little hands and pat them and tell them it will be alright. Hell, we're the ones for whom this is a life-changing event; they should console us. But, we're trying to be generous. It is going to be so nice to have full shelves again, and much better pricing. Besides, the alternative was that HCB would be closed completely, and since the Borders philosophy is the closest to ours of any chain, it is definitely for the best.
Javan said:
a la McGriddles. Cat shit on a bun. Or was it cat piss in a bun? Dunno. Can't remember. But that's okay, i'd rather not anyway…
brian. said:
For some reason, Elizabeth loves those McGriddles…
I'm extremely sad about Hawley Cooke's sale. As a fellow former employee, I'd have to say that I really liked working there. Bardstown Road won't be the same…
Lisa said:
Glad to see another RIP Hawley-Cooke entry from another former Hawley-Cooke employee. Man, when I heard about their demise, I was bummed out ALL DAY. I had to e-mail all my ex-patriot Louisville friends and tell them the bad news. Just further proof that out society is a-goin' to hell in a handbasket. But you knew that.
Cheers.
Scott said:
While I concur that the independent-minded can now turn to Carmichael's, those of us still enmeshed in the HCB/Borders machine after 5 years hope you'll give the store a chance and help keep the spirit of Hawley-Cooke alive. There are really only two former HCB employees who would not be welcomed with open arms (by me, at least!) but our esteemed former webmaster is always welcome. Nice job on this site, too, btw.
m@ said:
certainly considering that most of the staff (from what i understand) will remain the same, if you liked Hawley-Cooke, you'll like the new post-HC Borders stores.
and i'm sure that Borders will cater to the tastes of the book-bunch as well as, if not better than Hawley-Cooke always did.
still, i will always promote the patronage of local businesses over national-chain stores. it is a dark day when i have to hand over a portion of my hard-earned money to support a non-local economy.
and it was sad, indeed, when i found out, though i think my immediate reaction was one of anger and resentment. perhaps i need a therapist.
Scott said:
Yeah, it's funny that the employees, although they have been offered jobs and pay increases, still don't know WHAT their jobs will be, but are handling the news with much more grace and aplomb than the customers–who are absolutely FREAKING out! It's really a pain in the ass to have to hold their little hands and pat them and tell them it will be alright. Hell, we're the ones for whom this is a life-changing event; they should console us. But, we're trying to be generous. It is going to be so nice to have full shelves again, and much better pricing. Besides, the alternative was that HCB would be closed completely, and since the Borders philosophy is the closest to ours of any chain, it is definitely for the best.