Wednesday, July 16, 2003
Uploaded a new form D for James. Worked on Chris's laptop: basic admin duties. Researched graphics cards for when everyone gets upgraded to digital flat panels. Went to lunch with Joel, Ena, and Melissa to Naan and Curry at 8th and Irving. Though the food was good, the entire meal was largely a disappointment because of the lack of table service (we were always forgetting to get something (glass, plate, napkin) from the supply room in the back of the restaurant) and the poor customer service. Examples: We seated ourselves at a table right by the register and workers saw us sit but didn't offer to wipe down the obviously dirty table. We asked someone to do that, and then the guy took off his apron and wiped the table with it (no water, no soap) and considered the job finished. We paid US$27 for all 4 of us: 5 entrees, 3 orders of naan, no drinks except water. A reasonable price, if you don't mind doing half the work. We left no tip because it was not table service. I wouldn't go back and Joel likely feels the same. Created a new ASSIST icon for James and Melissa. Missed the bus by a minute—took me an hour to get home. Bad luck with the bus this week! Dinner at home with Patrick: baby corn, leftover Spanish rice, twice-cooked chicken drumsticks (baked, then fried). Caught up on e-mail.