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Watchtower · 09-25-2003, 05:22 PM

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Originally posted by purse junkie
Is it enough if I concede I love to buy and eat the angel-shaped cookies the ladies at the church down the street from me make for their Christmas fair?

See, I even tithe.

So, you bring the cookies, I'll bring the bagels, we'll talk. It's what I do.

NotFromHere · 09-25-2003, 05:24 PM

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Originally posted by bilmore
Sometimes the Kirby people can be useful. I've had them vacuum my floors several times.

Next time, tell them you're really interested in that carpet shampooing feature. They'll shampoo your carpet. Well, one room at least.

bold_n_brazen · 09-25-2003, 05:28 PM

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Originally posted by purse junkie
Is it enough if I concede I love to buy and eat the angel-shaped cookies the ladies at the church down the street from me make for their Christmas fair?

See, I even tithe.

That's the second time in less than 20 minutes that someone has used the word "tithe" in conversation with me. WTF is that all about?

dtb · 09-25-2003, 05:29 PM

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Originally posted by ltl/fb
Post picture?

Geez, fringey. I know you hate New York and all, but it does have a pretty good museum or two. If you ever visit, you could check it out -- and see the lovely painting Atticus so kindly posted for you in the flesh! I don't the guards and stuff like you to touch the paintings though, so you'd have to admire it (or deride it, as the case may be) from amiddistance (I made that word up).

Edited to say: OK, OK, so it's not in New York. I've heard Paris is nice too -- if it weren't for all those damned Parisians...

So I can't remember where I've seen the damned thing -- so sue me!!! (uh, that's just a rhetorical flourish)

It is quite an impressive painting, I must say. Even if it lives in a city full of Parisians.

leagleaze · 09-25-2003, 05:32 PM

The only salespeople I get to my home are the annoying magazine kids.

Aloha Mr. Learned Hand · 09-25-2003, 05:32 PM

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Originally posted by Shape Shifter
10,000 spoons.

I like the schtick, Shape Shifter. That and the whole reptilian/world domination thing work for you... But,

I think even Alanis would want to kick your ass after that one...

(Of course, she looks like she wants to kick EVERYONE'S ass...)

Watchtower · 09-25-2003, 05:33 PM

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Originally posted by bold_n_brazen
That's the second time in less than 20 minutes that someone has used the word "tithe" in conversation with me. WTF is that all about?

When you are beyond reproach, people assume you have religious interests.

Bad_Rich_Chic · 09-25-2003, 05:37 PM

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Originally posted by TexLex
I need a birthday present stat for the spouse who has everything (and the rest he is probably bidding on Ebay right now).

Does he have fountain pens? I've gotten a few guys, including the Mr., addicted to fountain pens. It's old fashioned, so it appeals to romantics, and a mechanical gizmo, so it appeals to techie-fixit guys. You can get them monogrammed. Hey, he may even use it to write, or at least sign checks.

I'm particularly fond of Montblancs and Parkers, but Scheaffers are quite reliable and have a wider price range. I find watermans and crosses scratchy. I have no real opinion on Pelikans

Aloha Mr. Learned Hand · 09-25-2003, 05:37 PM

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Originally posted by leagleaze
The only salespeople I get to my home are the annoying magazine kids.

My favorites are the kids selling M&M's out of the cases that you can get at Sam's...

They tell you they're selling them for the "team", but when you ask them what the "team" is, they can't even tell you what sport they supposedly play...

I give them an A in capitalism, but you need to get your story straight first...

robustpuppy · 09-25-2003, 05:38 PM

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Originally posted by paigowprincess
PLF was IMing me about something

Why is the Flower saving all of his Prettiness for IM and PM? Can't we get a Little love on the Board?

purse junkie · 09-25-2003, 05:39 PM

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Originally posted by Watchtower
When you are beyond reproach, people assume you have religious interests.

Actually, I was thinking of that old "Bloom County" where Opus & Milo are listening to an Ozzy record backwards for its demonic hidden lyrics, which end up being "GooOOO to CHuuuRRCH! SAAAAAyyy YYoouur praaaaayyyers! Tithe, tiiiittthhhe!"

robustpuppy · 09-25-2003, 05:39 PM

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Originally posted by Bad_Rich_Chic
sign checks

I forget that people still do this, but sometimes am reminded, to my utter astonishment, while in the express lane at the grocery store.

Tyrone Slothrop · 09-25-2003, 05:39 PM

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Originally posted by Atticus Grinch
How about telling your eight-year-old daughter that she is dying of leukemia, shaving her head, giving her sleeping pills to make it appear she was receiving chemotherapy, making her wear a protective mask, and putting her in counseling to prepare for death, all to add a touch of realism to your scam to induce local businesses and individuals to donate $31,000 for your daughter's "treatment."

Hannah, who is now eight, has been placed in a foster home and is expected to require psychological treatment (the real kind) well into her adulthood.

That is so seriously fucked up, I don't think Satan could have dreamed it up. They should put them in the same cell as the guy who stomped Geoghan to death.

OTOH, she's got to be happy that she's going to live.

bilmore · 09-25-2003, 05:40 PM

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Originally posted by robustpuppy
Why is the Flower saving all of his Prettiness for IM and PM? Can't we get a Little love on the Board?

Intellectual property issues.

I'm not allowed to say any more than that.

notcasesensitive · 09-25-2003, 05:40 PM

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Originally posted by bilmore
Intellectual property issues.

I'm not allowed to say any more than that.

He's run out?