karent29

#1 in Greystanes NSW

Reviews by karent29

This review is for Hog's Breath Cafe, North Parramatta NSW

verified email - 03 Oct 2013
Service Rating
3.0
Quality Rating
4.0
Value Rating
3.0

You can always expect a big meal,you would want one too with the price. Also it's because the steak is good quality steak. I like that there is an option of salad or vegetables.
If you do not like steak there are plenty of chicken, burger, seafood and vegetarian options.

This review is for Australia Post, Greystanes NSW

verified email - 27 Sep 2013
Service Rating
5.0
Quality Rating
4.0
Value Rating
3.0

At the moment I am not sure if the post office is still there due to rennovations happening there. Last I checked it is still there.
In May I ordered some overseas money online and I was to pick it up at my chosen post office.
I went there and the line was small and the process was fast, all I had to do was to show my identification to staff.
It all depends on the time of day you go with how busy it gets.
I have bought stamps and asked questions in the past. With it being in a smaller shopping centre, it isn't extremely busy there.

This review is for Covermore Travel Insurance, North Sydney NSW

verified email - 27 Sep 2013
Service Rating
3.0
Quality Rating
3.0
Value Rating
3.0

It was quick and easy to buy the travel cover I was looking for. A person in my travel group said they will be using them so I decided to try Cover-More.
I filled out small the insurance quote and was provided with the insurance cover options for what I selected. Compared the choices and was able to select any extras I wanted. Once payment was done I received the email of the travel insurance I selected with details of what I chose and other important reading material. Pretty simple really. I didn't need to claim for anything so I cannot rate that part of the business.

This review is for Relationships Australia, Westmead NSW

verified email - 27 Sep 2013
Service Rating
4.0
Quality Rating
4.0
Value Rating
4.0

I have come here for two different things. One was over 12 months ago dealing with a death in the family, the other was yesterday regarding something else.
My work referred me to them through the Employee Assistance Program.

The front door is right next to Commonwealth Bank. Relationships Australia is right on top of the bank.

All I needed was to talk and to verbally work out how to take care of myself during something very upsetting.
Others might need more than just talking and the people here can do that.
In that one session, I am already feeling a bit better.
PLEASE NOTE: It all depends on what the problem is. If it is a mental illness or something traumatic, the person would need more visits no matter where they went.

I am happy to come here again.

Approximate cost: $paid by my workplace

This review is for Specsavers, Castle Hill NSW

verified email - 27 Sep 2013
Service Rating
5.0
Quality Rating
4.0
Value Rating
3.0

I have had my eyes checked, ordered contacts and in the past bought glasses from Specsavers.
My recent encounters have been great! All staff are cheerful and happy to assist when you walk in. The tests are far more detailed that what it used to be. They can find out a lot with these tests.
Their products are well priced but are cheaper to order online through them.
I had a bad batch of contacts so I let them know and since I have two very different strength eyes they ordered the same amount of both for free. I had bought three months worth. All other purchases has had no problems with lasting a month at a time.

This review is for Castle Hill Indoor Sports, Castle Hill NSW

verified email - 27 Sep 2013
Service Rating
2.0
Quality Rating
3.0
Value Rating
3.0

Castle Hill Sports Centre has a parking area which is a bit too small but there is plenty of space on the road.
The people who work at the cafe there is nice, they are familiar with those who come.
The ground areas are large and are fully equipped. Sometimes there is music on.
You can play indoor cricket, soccer and netball. There is an area for children to play.

The only problem I have with this place is that it impossible to find staff. Many times I have looked everywhere to find staff to not find any so I go to the cafe to ask the staff in the cafe to help. There never seems to be someone at the entrance of the party area which I thought was a creche or childcare section. I knock on the staff only doors and no one answers there either.
Once I asked for things to clean up after a client had vomited in our van in their carpark. After searching for them I went to cafe as always, then they called out the staff that is there to help. All I got was some pointing and instructions saying "go here and find the mop over there" and "the tap is over there." I ended up running around looking for these things but I needed more help to find them because the instructions weren't enough for me to find things easily. It was like pulling teeth, I had to ask a few times for help to find things while walking back and forth to the staff then to the area I thought he was pointing to. Eventually they came to the places I needed and told me where to find things. Apparently the tap was to be found in the showers (which I would have found if he said "go to the bathroom and use the shower taps. Do you know where the bathroom is? Actually I'll show you where to go" rather than "the tap is over there" while being on the other side of the centre and pointing.

This review is for Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, Sydney Olympic Park NSW

verified email - 27 Sep 2013
Service Rating
4.0
Quality Rating
5.0
Value Rating
4.0

I regularly come here as well as going to other venues in Sydney. I have found Homebush pool to be the best I have been to.
There is a diving area however it's not available to the public. Only for those who are with a qualified diving coach.
There is a large competition pool mostly used for school swimming competitions for one school to multiple schools competing together.

For the general public:
A main pool for the public to access. It has a few swimming lanes in one half and an open swimming area of the other half.
Four spas for anyone to access and other ones for members. A sauna and steam room.
A water playground for children and families, kids would love it!
A rapid river ride that is basically an area of water that makes the water move in a circular motion.
There are programs and activities available, and much more things there which are too many to list.
I use the rapid river pool, the spas, the change rooms and eat in the cafe upstairs.
The pools are clean, there are staff designated to watch swimmers. The spas give people the chance to use for themselves or to share with others.
The staff are very helpful and friendly.
The change rooms are large, almost dry (floor is just a tiny bit wet but dry in various places) There are a few toilets and 2 showers in the women's change room.
The cafe area is good, a decent range of options of what to eat and drink. Plenty of tables with seats and an area with lounges near a television.
Oh, and parking area is big but sometimes you need to search for a spot. Most times there is parking close to the entrance if you look for it. Again as most reviews, it all depends on the time of day you are there and if there is school holidays or something on.

This review is for Ryde Aquatic Center, Ryde NSW

verified email - 25 Sep 2013
Service Rating
1.0
Quality Rating
2.0
Value Rating
1.0

I am rating this place according to my visits here when using the hydrotherapy pool area. I can't give my input for the other pool areas.

Staff are nice however concerns have been raised without much being done about it.
The water in the last month or so (three months as of November 2013) has been lukewarm which is not cold but it isn't as warm as it is supposed to be. Sure your thermometer says 32 degrees but get in and stay in the water for over 10 minutes in all areas of pool, not just the edges of the pool and see how cool it is. No matter how many times everyone says it isn't warm or hot, staff say we are wrong.
The change rooms for the females near the hydro pool is freezing and always have been. I, and others wonder if there is air conditioning coming through. When you walk in it feels like your are inside a fridge. Not a good combination if you have just come out of the pool.
The floor always used to be covered with 2 centimetres of water in the whole change room. Still is too wet but not quite as bad.
The shower area is very big for one person to have a shower in. It does have two showers but no privacy if two strangers were using each at the same time.
The other pools and areas are maintained and people thoroughly enjoy coming here.

This review is for AMF Bowling, Castle Hill NSW

verified email - 25 Sep 2013
Service Rating
4.0
Quality Rating
3.0
Value Rating
3.0

I go to AMF Bowling in Castle Hill on a regular basis, not weekly but enough.
The there is one in particular person who works there regulary who has become familiar with the people I come here with. A nice woman who is happy to help.
The cafe there is okay as it is at any of the AMF places. The theme is bowling and not so much going there for a feed.
Bathrooms are clean and there is enough parking when I go there. Not sure how busy it becomes when the evening comes or over the weekend.
It is quite busy during the school holidays so advance bookings is a must.

This review is for Ultratune, Wetherill Park NSW

verified email - 24 Sep 2013
Service Rating
4.0
Quality Rating
4.0
Value Rating
4.0

I recently had my car in for a rego check. I had booked a particular time but was there 30 mins early. I sat down and the person who assessed my car did it almost right away.
I go there every time I need something looked at or fixed. Friendly and fast workers, good prices and can be relied upon to be thorough and I know when I leave with my car that will be free from issues for a long time.