Q: So, we've used Roto-Rooter in the past. Who hasn't? Today we called Roto-Rooter to handle a leaky master bathroom shower. My husband figured a washer needed to be replaced, and was sorry he couldn't make it over to do it himself. Must be slow right now. . . I got a call with an estimate saying the entire valve needed to be replaced and the total would be $325. When I said, "Huh? My husband thought it was just the washer." I got back in response, well, it's an old house, when we get in there, yada, yada, yada, better to just replace it all. So after alerting the hub, he called to find out what the guy was talking about and got a different reply. . "I'm sure it will be less than that, we'll let you know how it goes." Fail. Beware of gender abuse.

A: negative

Q: Good place to hang out as it is both a bar and a restaurant. I had a great pina colada and the waitress gave us each a free shot since we had to wait awhile for our drinks. Later on we went to the restaurant and I had a great salad! Good food and service.

A: positive

Q: Purchased a Persian kitten from Petland in 2002. He was so cute and sad looking. Well, for the bargain price of $699, I got a kitten with a parasite and ringworm. Petland sent me to their vet to try to cure the ringworm, and their vet manhandled, roughly scruffed, and borderline injured my little kitten. I scooped up my baby and took him to my vet (who actually treated my baby with RESPECT.) $1000 later, he was cured. I would NEVER refer anyone to Petland, or any pet store for that matter. Especially when shelters are overrun with homeless little babies who need a home.

A: negative

Q: Food is ok. Could definitely be better. Their gumbo is actually very good. It is not a very good place to have a casual drink. The layout is very poor and the bartenders are horrible. They don't work the bar and seem annoyed when people order a drink.

A:
negative