January 29th, 2010
www.davis-green.com
5005 Old Jacksonville Highway
Tyler, TX 75703-0553
903-581-0020
I recently had the unfortunate incident of backing up my car into a red stationary poll over at Andy’s Custard in Tyler while backing up to turn out and on to Broadway. My all time favorite icecream in Tyler is Marble Slab but sometimes the convenience of a drive through that Andy’s offers is much better. So I put a little ding on my car’s bumper that caused it to have a little bit of an outie. This ding was messed up plastic and gave a really ugly mark on what I consider to be an awesome looking car. I had to do something about this right away as it is just too nice of a car to let that stay. 
I know how much auto body work costs and have taken a few cars to an auto body and paint repair shop over the years and listened to the estimates. The estimates can be pretty brutal. I actually have never been to an auto body place where the estimate was under $2,000. My ding on my bumper was about one square inch but my estimate came to around $800. I decided to pay them out of pocket rather than file an insurance claim. I really don’t want my insurance going up over a stupid thing like this. I told Davis Green auto body paint and repair in advance that I would be paying for the body work out of pocket and not from insurance. I recommend anyone considering paying for the repairs yourself to mention this at the beginning like I did.
I assume auto body repair places are not supposed to adjust the price based on if you have insurance pay or you pay yourself but it is always good to let them know. My estimate ended up being right about $800 and they offered me a full auto detail for $26 extra which I decided would be worth it so I added that to the final price. $800 is a whole lot of money but I have a nice car I saved up for over several years and I really wanted to keep it in tip top condition. You can imagine how bad I felt when I slowly backed up into a pole protecting a trash can box at Andy’s. It was not a good feeling. I did not see it and by the time my car alarm sounded that I was getting too close it was too late.
Now I am $800 shorter in change but Davis Green did an unbelievable job. You cannot see any damage or discoloration after they finished with my automotive. Davis Green auto body shop had to remove the bumper, melt the plastic, sand, prime, and repaint over the damaged area and you cannot tell that it had gone through any of this. If you need a good auto body shop in Tyler Texas I would strongly recommend you try Davis Green. They are certified in BMW auto body work which is the car I had to take in to have fixed.
Some Tyler Texas auto body shops I have been to are not the most honest people and in my case I have seen some outright insurance fraud when I was younger with some of the things these places were doing. Davis Green body shop never indicated any bad behavior or potential for insurance fraud. This auto body shop in Tyler TX is honest and professional in how they operate which you will notice as you first walk in the door. The facility from the outside is remarkable as this place has recently been built in a new location over the last 5 years and has had another addition added on during this time. Davis Green continues to get bigger and better over the years and with the knowledge that I am dealing with certified BMW auto body work and repair I feel more than comfortable taking my car there next time.
Davis Green is certified in several car and truck brands in regards to auto body and paint work. We have not been paid to refer their services on this site but simply had a very good experience with them. If you would like to give them a call their business address and phone number is listed at the top of this site.
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If you are needing similar services for your automobile that do not need body or paint work such as Auto Glass replacement we would like to recommend Auto Glass Express.
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January 25th, 2010
Marshalls
Broadway Crossing
5604 S.Broadway
Tyler 75703
903 509 4130
Opening times: M-S 9.30am – 9.30pm
Sunday 11am- 8pm
Marshalls is a store where you can find designer outfits, gorgeous shoes and exciting finds for the home, all at low cost.
Marshalls is a little more upmarket than Ross Dress for Less but they are run on the same principle. They buy in overstocks, end of ranges etc. from famous brands or designer labels for low prices and they pass the savings on to the customer.
A tip for getting the most out of Marshalls is to shop there regularly. You may visit Marshalls on one occasion and find nothing and go again and find something for every member of the family. And if you see something you like – jump on it quickly, you can be sure that it won’t be there next time you visit.
The things I buy most at Marshalls are shoes and sportswear for a very particular teenage boy. Firstly – shoes. They have a wonderful selection of adult and kids shoes and some are on clearance (look on the back wall). Beware with sizing though – some are European makes and the sizing is different.
You can nearly always find trendy labels for teenagers at lower cost at Marshalls – probably on average 40% lower than usual price. Not all sizes may be available in each style, you just have to hope you’re lucky.
Marshalls also has nice sleepwear and lingerie and accessories like purses, belts, hats and scarfs. I like buying baby clothes for baby gifts from Marshalls – you can look really extravagant by buying ‘expensive’ labels when in reality you have paid no more than if you made your purchase at Kohls. There are toys and books too, with extra discounts on items out of season or things with damaged boxes. The home décor section is worth a look. They have bedding, lighting and artwork plus a great selection of photo frames.
Finally, I notice that a lot of people chose to buy their perfume and cosmetics at Marshalls. You can also find unusual food gifts including some items from Europe.
I hope you enjoy your trip to Marshalls and that you have some lucky finds!
Tags: Baby Clothes, Baby Gifts, Bedding, Belts, Broadway, Designer Labels, Designer Outfits, Food Gifts, Kids Shoes, Kohls, Marshall's, Marshalls Store, Member Of The Family, Perfume, Photo Frames, Purses, Ross Dress, Shopping, Sleepwear, Sportswear, Teenage Boy, Upmarket
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January 13th, 2010
Tyler Dollar Tree is located on Hwy 64 right across from the Wal Mart shopping center. I love Dollar Tree because everything in there is a dollar. Yes that is what I said a dollar. So there have been many times when I only had about $5 – $10 dollars to my name and went in there and walked out feeling rich because I found a lot of the things I needed just for a buck. They have a variety of stuff anywhere from children’s toys, books, housewares, body care stuff, food and many other things.
The exciting part is that everything is just a dollar and of course the things you find in there are not fancy but practical. The quality is good enough that sometimes people don’t even know that you got it at the dollar store. At the beginning of a school year lots of people don’t have much money to spend on their children. You can go there and find the school supplies that your children needs to get their school year started right. Your children won’t have to feel left out because all the other kids have what they need.
Just the other day I went in there and bought mechanical pencils and erasers for school that I needed for myself. Another time I had a school project and needed some things for it that I did not have to be able to finish the project that I had for school. I walked in the Dollar Tree and walked out with the things that I needed and it only cost me around $5 dollars.
When you are broke you can’t beat that price. There are a lot of other dollar stores in Tyler, Texas. One is located close by where the post office is and another one on Broadway going towards the mall on the other side of the street. All of these stores have different things to offer. Some have better quality than others. I know that some dollar stores have a section that costs more for some of the items that they offer but for the most part everything it is just a dollar and only certain sections cost around $5 dollars.
The Dollar Store that is located by the post office is larger than the one on 64 and they have a better variety of stuff because it is larger than Dollar Tree located on 64. They have stuff for you to work on scrap booking if you are into that kind of stuff which I am. Also I know that most of the stuff you need to buy to have a nice scrap book costs way more than a dollar per item. The Dollar Store is a nice place for you to go get the things you need to start working on your scrap booking or if you have already started working on it and you need to put the finishing touches on it.
The Dollar Store probably has almost whatever you need and you don’t have to pay an arm and a leg for it. This particular Dollar Store also has nice children’s books, nice picture frames, beautiful greeting cards and all kinds of other neat stuff. The only things is that these are the items that cost a little more because they are better quality than some of the other stuff and this Christmas I even dropped in and made some last minute Christmas shopping. But it will be our little secret.
For real I loved what I bought there and you could not tell it was from the Dollar Store. Besides I have heard it said that its the thought that counts. Right? So if you are on a tight budget like me, then just drop in and let loose because it won’t matter anyways because it’s all just a dollar!
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January 12th, 2010
Salvation Army is located down on Broadway past the court house on your right. It is a place where if you are without a home or a way to live you can go while you are trying to get your life back on track. There are a variety of things that Salvation Army has to offer. One program is an out patient program and one is inpatient. The outpatient program allows you to get a job and continue counseling and trying to fix your life.
You do have to pay on an outpatient program, which I think is about $50 dollars a week or so. Very cheap for somewhere to live and three meals to eat and they provide the church also. The inpatient program is for cases that are more serious. It is for people who are battling with addictions and are trying to stop. The program provides for you a safe place where you can leave the bad things behind and move forward toward the good in life. In the morning there are classes to attend, then lunch, and finally work duty during the time you are there trying to get your life back on track.
They are also trying to teach you how to better prepare for getting a job and being responsible in life. It is true that some of the people there are court ordered, but some are there because they made a choice to be there. Just like any other place you go, there are rules and regulations you have to follow in order to remain there. It is a drug free environment. So if you are planning on drinking and using drugs…it’s not the place for you to be. Also if you do not cope well with being told what to do and not to do, it’s also not the place for you.
If you can overlook all these things and are in need of getting your life back together because of the choice that you have made then Salvation Army might be able to help you start your life over. It is a Christian Ministry so while you are trying to get your life back physically they also help you get your life back spiritually.
Salvation Army is a non-profit organization that runs by people donating money throughout the year and primarily during Christmas. Salvation Army in Tyler Texas also has a type of a “Good Will” going where you can go purchase clothes, shoes, and things for your home ect. The prices are pretty reasonable and sometimes you can find good deals. If you are not interested in shopping then you can donate the things that you no longer want to the Salvation Army and they will use it to run the Ministry.
Tags: Addictions, Broadway, Christian Ministry, Court House, Drugs, Free Environment, Getting A Job, Inpatient Program, Lunch, Non Profit Organization, Outpatient Program, Patient Program, Safe Place, Salvation Army, Salvation Army Tyler TX, Tyler TX
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January 12th, 2010
There is another sporting goods store in Tyler I have neglected to write about until now. Tyler Athletics is to area sports programs what Gander Mountain is to sportsmen. They do not carry outdoor gear, but when it comes to athletic equipment they are extremely well stocked. The selection is not what Academy Sports is due to the size of the place however they certainly make the most of the room they have. Better still they have a small business personal touch that the larger shops can’t duplicate.
The market T.A. serves consists largely of local schools (public and private) and other community sports programs. They can fill large orders or small. The merchandise they offer for local schools looks great and is very professional.
Tyler Athletics also carries merchandise from just about all the Texas colleges, as well as professional sports teams. Signed memorabilia from any number of Texas sports celebrities is displayed around the entrance of the store and serves to validate the owner’s connection to area athletics.
Overall this is one of the better such outlets in town. It definitely surpasses Racquet and Jog for quality and selection of actual sports equipment. Not as large as Academy it does offer local customer service. They are located at 5201 S. Broadway, next to Double Dave’s Pizza. For more info visit their website at www.tylerathletics.com. Back in the day Tyler Athletics was known as Massey and Brown Sporting Goods and was and still is the best place to get baseball and softball gear in Tyler Texas.
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