http://www.myballard.com/forum/ A forum for the Seattle neighborhood of Ballard en Sat, 25 May 2013 13:22:27 +0000 http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=6168#post-83549 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:50:45 +0000 Anonymous 83549@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>erryn77's post +1.<br /> Regarding a decent and reasonable place to workout, <a href="http://www.ballardhealthclub.com/"> Ballard Health Club </a> gets my vote. </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=6168#post-83548 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:44:03 +0000 MidWest 83548@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>"So many complaints from so many people about the Ballard LAF, and everyone says the place is dirty. Seems like it's a problem. "</p> <p>Never been, but we know people who bailed due to having the above experience, in addition to elevators not working (brand new), broken equipment, and no 24 hour access. So they tell us. They decided to go elsewhere.</p> <p>On OAC, there is a large remodel in the works. Not sure, but the commercial loan market collapse may have dragged this out, but the plan's definitely in the works. The remodel might not be very fun (think Big Dig), but when finished will expand OAC quite a bit. </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=6168#post-83539 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:04:53 +0000 kassia 83539@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>Erryn77 -- that post is awesome. As is the site plasticbags linked. Everyone should have to do a stint behind a counter or wearing an apron; gives you a different perspective on the rest of humanity, not to mention a load of funny stories.</p> <p>Which is not to say I disagree with the idea that the customer should at least be listened to, nor that LA Fitness is being short-sighted in this case. But I like OAC anyway. </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=6168#post-83533 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 06:57:18 +0000 20feet 83533@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>Interesting. I was a satisfied client at the Ballard la, and recently, due to peer pressure from the hubs and his workout partner, switched to OAC. I must say, la always seemed way cleaner than OAC does. I never felt weird about showering there. But I cannot stand the locker room at OAC. It is way too small, and never seems clean. Could be that there is carpet that is at least 20 years old in there. Come on, CARPET!!! Gross! I will say that there is a nice vibe to the place... But they are in serious need of a remodel. </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=6168#post-83532 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 06:56:35 +0000 luluseattle 83532@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>You go Mondoman! </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=6168#post-83526 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 06:33:15 +0000 Mondoman 83526@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>Even though I'm on the do-not-call list, I got a sales phone call from them this week. Maybe I'll go yelp my annoyance... </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=6168#post-83515 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 06:13:41 +0000 allisonw 83515@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>So many complaints from so many people about the Ballard LAF, and everyone says the place is dirty. Seems like it's a problem. </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=6168#post-83502 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 06:01:51 +0000 plasticbags 83502@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>One of my favorite websites is <a href="http://notalwaysright.com/" rel="nofollow">http://notalwaysright.com/</a> actually...</p> <p>[edit to correct the url] </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=6168#post-83498 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 05:54:33 +0000 luluseattle 83498@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>Interesting, but I guess you would have to experience it first hand to have a real opinion right? </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=6168#post-83497 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 05:50:49 +0000 erryn77 83497@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>Please read this and then tell me what you think.</p> <p><a href="http://www.violentacres.com/archives/59/" rel="nofollow">http://www.violentacres.com/archives/59/</a> </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=6168#post-83494 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 05:43:28 +0000 luluseattle 83494@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>Erryn, Let me restate that, "the customer should always be right, or at least heard." Thanks! :) </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=6168#post-83493 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 05:40:38 +0000 erryn77 83493@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>I can see that you have valid gripes but please, the customer is not always right. I mean, in this case it sounds like the customer is right but not always. </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=6168#post-83490 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 05:38:22 +0000 allisonw 83490@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>Welcome. We have fans and sanitizer at OAC. </p> <p>Signed, a happy OAC member. </p> http://www.myballard.com/forum/topic.php?id=6168#post-83489 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 05:35:55 +0000 luluseattle 83489@http://www.myballard.com/forum/ <p>Ok, Here goes...It infuriates me that this gym refused to provide any remote idea of sanitary spray for equipment you want to clean..thus encouraging people to move on without cleaning, as we all would in any other gym on the planet..their excuse.."too many people spray the tvs on the cardio equipment. What....germs? I'll make you a few copies of signs saying, "don't spray the equipment, spray the towel, wipe the machine."</p> <p>My last gripe is with the other so called "corporate policy" of no air circulating fans in the classrooms. Really, then what up with the old tired fan a client pulled out of their basement as a token in cycling, isn't that a fan and against policy..I thought you were professionals! I've never seen one sales person taking class- therefore- don't tell me it isn't too hot.</p> <p>Please explain that to the miserable sweaty, germ covered folks walking over to another gym in Ballard...oh and to all the other LA Fitness who have air fans &#38; sanitizer everywhere!!!!</p> <p>Last word..sianara </p> <p>And when we are all gone, remember this phrase...the customer is always right.</p> <p>Signed, New Member OAC </p>