tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post7977558550079396842..comments2023-10-17T22:56:42.784-04:00Comments on Only in The Republic of Amherst: No Exit Plan (same old, same old)Larry Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02614645831526190536noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-49059564623830549022012-07-19T07:20:19.960-04:002012-07-19T07:20:19.960-04:00Thanks for the the
reminder.Thanks for the the<br />reminder.Larry Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02614645831526190536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-64084074782500671612012-07-19T02:30:22.721-04:002012-07-19T02:30:22.721-04:00I guess plans are moving forward at the new locati...I guess plans are moving forward at the new location on University Drive. Megan is currently recruiting new members and there is a web site up and running: http://fitwomenamherst.com/<br /><br />It's interesting that the web site doesn't actually include any information on who owns Fit Woman Amherst and who will be working there. The "Meet Our Team" page is blank.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-77772003987638185222012-06-13T19:39:53.109-04:002012-06-13T19:39:53.109-04:00When they left the Gold's Gym franchise becaus...When they left the Gold's Gym franchise because of not wanting to abide by their high standards it was doomed. Peter lacked the sense or tact to run any business. Joanne Delong is an attorney.. As a previous customer the Gym was good for while, but sometime after they let it run to the ground. No good maitenance program. Staff was snobby and lacked any sense of customer service. Eventually those who do things wrong, continue to do it wrong. To whoever this saying goes...well they are all out of business now....Be a real american by paying your taxes properly.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-27159322547477181172012-01-25T09:14:59.477-05:002012-01-25T09:14:59.477-05:00There has been no activity whatsoever at the new l...There has been no activity whatsoever at the new location on University Drive in Amherst since the machines were moved in around the end of September.<br /><br />Word has gotten out.Larry Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02614645831526190536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-39200466638454246802012-01-25T09:11:27.858-05:002012-01-25T09:11:27.858-05:00I like to say first hand that this is not all Joan...I like to say first hand that this is not all Joanne's fault. Pete has no idea how to run a gym. I would see him in the gym working out with his buddy rather then fixing the broken equipment. Just like in Amherst, he sold his part to Joanne after acquiring all that debt. In the mean time he has opened another gym in Keene, NH. Going by his track record, that gym should be closed by 2014. It's quite clear no one around western MA wants to do business with Pete so he has moved out of state. Let's no forget that recently the police had to get involved when Pete was trying to take equipment from the Greenfield gym while in the process of selling his part. He was also ordered by the court to return the flat screens he removed from the gym. I will never join a gym with Pete or Joannes name on it ever again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035949355013113578.post-81714583234563633662012-01-20T23:32:49.674-05:002012-01-20T23:32:49.674-05:00I've always been suspicious as to why such a s...I've always been suspicious as to why such a seemingly successful business(Boasting over 3000 members)never invested in a sign. The banner thats taped to the other side of the sign post still says "Grand Opening".I guess its pretty clear now. It amazes me how these guys can amass such a debt in such a short time and still Joanne Delong has the audacity to try and convince the public and her members that they arent going under yet again. The only one she's fooling is herself. I suppose some might ride it out. After all as they say"its only ten bucks a month" after which they can always go crawling back to the struggling legitimate clubs they abandoned. However, with all the negativity that exists concerning them (including a BBB rating of F)The likelihood of attracting new members is nil. Time to wake up and face the music Mr.Earle and Miss Delong HAVE YA READ THE PAPER? YOUR BAD NEWS!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com