Just a few thoughts on my local McDonalds. It seems to me that the focus on service has long ago left this place if it ever had it in the first place. Beyond the obvious problem of you get what you pay for and we all know you will not get rich working there I have found what I feel to be a few of the problems they have in providing good timely service.

They seem to be good at hiring people that are able to take orders well. They have 5 or 6 people working to take your order between the dual drive up windows and the counter inside. To go along with this they have about 2 people to prepare ahead of time all of the food. Yes they are supposed to prepare ahead of time the food. This is how it is supposed to be fast food. You order it, it is already there, somebody puts it in a bag or on a tray or maybe both and you go eat.

Somewhere in this process something is broke. The two people that are supposed to be preparing the food can't stay ahead of the orders, nor can they seem to keep up with them as they are placed either. The 5 or 6 people taking the orders though are very good and just keep taking more orders. If there are no orders to take they make sure the counter is clean and cups are stocked. Maybe they should learn how to make a Big Mac and help make sure all the orders they are so good at taking are being filled.

I remember when I was young and you could go to McDonalds, order your food, get it, sit down and eat it in less time than it takes to wait on your food to be ready now. Oh well just more of the way things keep changing for the better. The better of what I am not sure yet, but at least if I want I can probably get a McCafe while I wait for a McWhatever they cannot seem to fix.

Just a quick little note for Memorial Day
It comes every year last Monday of May.
A sign the end of the School year is near
Time to barbeque and drink some beer.

A three day weekend to kickoff summer
Some get drunk and could not act dumber.
If with your friends and family you do gather
try not to let the conversation turn to blather.

If you find you have nothing much to say
remember why we have this Memorial day.
As you have fun and gather in your groups
take a little time to honor our fallen troops.

I have a boss that thinks he's the best
always talking about getting good rest.
When your schedule changes each day
my rest is disturbed much to my dismay.

I should be resting now as I write
but I slept very well this past night.
I am sure tonight I will be very tired
but I must work or chance being fired.

Where I will be going nobody knows
I bet it will be someplace that blows.
Maybe to Tiffin Fremont and Findlay
or maybe just a short trip to Indy.

Another day of work and here I sit at the shipper
twas bright when I got here now I see the big dipper
I really cannot wait till the loading here is done
it may be a while yet as it has not even begun

I guess if I wanted I could watch a movie or two
maybe that would help me from feeling so blue
I think I will just listen to a few more CD's
some old stuff from back in the eighties

Now I am listening to The Kinks State of Confusion
Maybe next I will listen to Styx the Grand Illusion
I guess I could listen to some old Men at Work though
I wish some men would work here in Streetsboro

All I see is lots of people just sitting around
Like our break room where drivers abound
I guess I could be there instead and that's worse
So for now I'll be thankful and just end this verse

Hello and welcome to the New Year
hope you have one that is full of cheer.
I can't believe it is already 2009
So far this year has been just fine.

I know that it is early in the year
and I have a birthday soon oh dear.
Soon I will turn another year older
but I cant help but feeling only bolder.

I know what I'm writing makes no sense
if you don't like it I mean no offense.
After all this is my site and my blog
not much time to think as I work like a dog.

The week before Christmas and out in Gas City
No driver time off now aint that a pity
The trucks are all idling destroying the air
In hopes some freight soon would be there

The drivers are nestled snug in their bunk
with visions of new trucks that are not junk
Waiting for loads and dreams of big miles
way up in Michigan or only just Niles

The office crew grows smaller and smaller
some maybe working for another hauler
Maybe to keep them they should pay better
or maybe attach them to the desk with a fetter

Time for the people to choose a President,
who will be the Whitehouse's next resident?
I have not decided on who I will choose,
either way I look at it the people will lose.

Should I vote for McCain and Palin?
they tell me they'll fix what's ailin.
Should I vote for Obama and Biden?
they say they'll fix what's sliden.

One thing I know is they all tell us lies
they think that you and I are not wise.
Think about your choice before you vote
and hope the winner keeps the Country afloat.

So the house did not pass the big bailout
they must have listened to the people shout.
I am sure though in time that it wil pass
once they realize they can keep their mass.

Maybe this is a sign that corporate America is too greedy
when we have millions of people homeless and needy.
The people on Wall street watched the vote in dismay
Maybe thinking for work this could be their last day.

Thinking of the pending Government bailout
it is all I can do to not stand up and shout!
I know that our economy is in big trouble
maybe it's time to burst the big bubble.

Why should we the people pay the price
so corparate execs can keep living nice.
Should I stop paying my creditors in haste
throw all my debt to the big toxic waste.

I know in the long run some help is needed
but the voice of the people should be heeded.
In this day though the people have no voice
to sit back and take it is our only real choice.

I guess we could always start a new revolution

Here I am sitting at this moment in time
trying to come up with a silly rhyme.
Just a little something off the top of my head
I think maybe I should have stayed in bed.

Now I still sit here a moment later in time
a few more moments and the clock will chime.
I wonder where work will take me tonight
I have no idea but I hope the load is light.

Why I still to sit here I do not know
out of my mind the thoughts flow.
I try not to worry too much about things
just keep sitting here while Clapton sings.

No more time to just sit here and think
I feel thirsty now, time for a drink.