A frolic in Cambodia

[Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)]

Originally posted by baltassoc


However, this has allowed me to view their clothing more objectively: it's not great for the price, and tends toward the ugly (there are some nice pieces, but they are overwelmed by stuff that's just not quite right).

A colleague bought a suit from them. His principal criticism was that they were not well-fitted suits. They measure in the office, then cut to size, and deliver. There's no second fitting, so he said, and really no first fitting, meaning that it's all in whether they cupped your balls out of hte way enough. At least buying off the rack allows you to get close the right fit.

[baltassoc]

Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
A colleague bought a suit from them. His principal criticism was that they were not well-fitted suits. They measure in the office, then cut to size, and deliver. There's no second fitting, so he said, and really no first fitting, meaning that it's all in whether they cupped your balls out of hte way enough. At least buying off the rack allows you to get close the right fit.

I really can't speak to fit, as I never got to that stage. Everything the guy showed me made me think blech, except a cashmere topcoat that I didn't really need and couldn't afford.

So if it doesn't fit either, double blech.

[Replaced_Texan]

Originally posted by Sidd Finch
I have tried telling charities that I do not like solicitation calls and that I'll only consider making a donation if they send me a letter. Sometimes I add that if they call me again I definitely will not make a donation (or buy anymore tickets if it's something like the symphony). At least some of them do listen to this.

Yesterday a local rep theater asked us for a $1000 donation. WTF? We have never donated money to them, and we subscribed to six plays (in crappy seats) for the first time ever this season. If they'd asked for $200 they might've gotten something, but starting at a grand was a mistake. When they said "well, if not that much, a lesser amount" it was sort of like asking someone you just met for a blowjob, and then after she gets pissed off saying "well, how about just a hug?"

I have sympathy for local not-for-profits, because I get recruited from time to time to do phone banking for them. I know that their lists are generated through a hoge-podge method of begging, culling and combining of other contact lists.

The call that irritates the hell out of me is some insurance company starting off the recorded spiel about how it's an important "public health announcement."

[robustpuppy]

Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
The call that irritates the hell out of me is some insurance company starting off the recorded spiel about how it's an important "public health announcement."

The ones that nearly enrage me are the bullshit calls from purported credit counseling or debt consolidation "agencies" that are just trolling the phone lines for someone in desperate financial trouble whose life they hope to make worse.

[Replaced_Texan]

A Room with a Hue.

Seen on a painting truck on the way to work this morning. I liked their logo as well, and I looked them up when I got into the office. I could have used this service when I was looking to paint part of my house. I still have my bedroom to go, so maybe I'll see what they think works in there.

Their painting tidbits are useful. http://www.roomwithahue.net/toolstips.html

[Pretty Little Flower]

Originally posted by robustpuppy
The ones that nearly enrage me are the bullshit calls from purported credit counseling or debt consolidation "agencies" that are just trolling the phone lines for someone in desperate financial trouble whose life they hope to make worse.

I like getting calls. It's nice to unexpectedly hear the phone ring. To connect, even in some small way, with some other human being--and in a way that generally involves very little time or emotional commitment. I even like the recorded calls. It's nice to hear the invariably cheerful voice on the other end of the line. Find out what they have to say. But that's just me. I like people.

[Pretty Little Flower]

Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
A Room with a Hue.

Seen on a painting truck on the way to work this morning. I liked their logo as well, and I looked them up when I got into the office. I could have used this service when I was looking to paint part of my house. I still have my bedroom to go, so maybe I'll see what they think works in there.

Their painting tidbits are useful. http://www.roomwithahue.net/toolstips.html

Translation: I tend to employ cutesy, arty laborers. Artisans, if you will. I am fancy.

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
I like getting calls. It's nice to unexpectedly hear the phone ring. To connect, even in some small way, with some other human being--and in a way that generally involves very little time or emotional commitment. I even like the recorded calls. It's nice to hear the invariably cheerful voice on the other end of the line. Find out what they have to say. But that's just me. I like people.

I hated people like you when I was a solicitor. I'm fucking working. I understand there are lots of shut-ins out there- but jesus call information or a god call-in show if you need to hear a voice.

If you ain't planning on buying from me you are costing me money. I'd rather get the hang ups. We provide a service that many people want- we can't provide if we're wasting time talking to assholes that just need to hear a voice.

[Alex_de_Large]

Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
A Room with a Hue.

Seen on a painting truck on the way to work this morning. I liked their logo as well, and I looked them up when I got into the office. I could have used this service when I was looking to paint part of my house. I still have my bedroom to go, so maybe I'll see what they think works in there.

Their painting tidbits are useful. http://www.roomwithahue.net/toolstips.html

Great site, but man, do they need a copy editor.

[Replaced_Texan]

Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
Translation: I tend to employ cutesy, arty laborers. Artisans, if you will. I am fancy.

Taut abs help.

[Pretty Little Flower]

Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
I hated people like you when I was a solicitor. I'm fucking working. I understand there are lots of shut-ins out there- but jesus call information or a god call-in show if you need to hear a voice.

If you ain't planning on buying from me you are costing me money. I'd rather get the hang ups. We provide a service that many people want- we can't provide if we're wasting time talking to assholes that just need to hear a voice.

Back the fuck up, dude. You were the one who called me, remember? You reached out to me. I listened politely to your speech and spoke to you couteously, which is more than you can say about 99% of the people you call. How about a little gratitude? And, it was nice cyber-communicating with you!

[Not Bob]

Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
Taut abs [on the cutesy, arty laborers] help.

Ah, yes, the mythical Sensitive Hunk. If Mrs. Not Bob ever finds one, I am toast on a stick.

[ilikenewsocks]

Originally posted by Pretty Little Flower
I like getting calls. It's nice to unexpectedly hear the phone ring. To connect, even in some small way, with some other human being--and in a way that generally involves very little time or emotional commitment. I even like the recorded calls. It's nice to hear the invariably cheerful voice on the other end of the line. Find out what they have to say. But that's just me. I like people.

What's your number? I've got a few dozen calls a day I can send you via call forwarding. While you're at it, how about sending along your office number, so you can make the human connection during business hours, too.

My favorite new strategy is the recorded messages who just say 'sorry we missed you' or 'we're trying to reach you' and leave a phone number (usually an 800 number). Sometimes, to add to the intrigue, they say it's really not necessary to call them back.

[Not Bob]

Originally posted by NotFromHere
Jason Giambi admits to taking steroids from Balco.
I think I said this 2 years ago.
Check your local sports listing, I won't have to link.
You heard it here first.

Tough times for the Boss
Big Unit drifting away
Jason G on juice

[dtb]

Originally posted by Alex_de_Large
Great site, but man, do they need a copy editor.

You rang?