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Shape Shifter 12-22-2005 11:48 AM

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Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
It is about 16 degrees this morning. I need to stop at the bank, and I got there at 10 minutes to 9. I try the door, because I can see all the people in there already. It's locked- and several look up and see me. I was left standing in 16 degrees until 9:01 when they finally opened.

Where the fuck is personal service or curtesy? I could see one women sipping coffee and eating a biscuit- others joking with each other- it's not like they were doing anything that would prevent them from letting me in. No secret cash counts or anything.

I stood, breaths huge clouds of smoke looking in at the sitting area, with several comfortable chairs. Why not let me in- they could ignore me until 9:01- just let me the fuck in.

And this was one of those supposed "personal service" banks for larger accounts. Fuck.
There are a lot of weird regulations for banks, including how many hours they can be open. Have you heard about the internet? Al Gore invented it, and it can be used to bank online.

Did you just call me Coltrane? 12-22-2005 11:49 AM

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Originally posted by Shape Shifter
There are a lot of weird regulations for banks, including how many hours they can be open. Have you heard about the internet? Al Gore invented it, and it can be used to bank online.
Actually, my bank lets me in whenever I want b/c of my substantial trust fund.

Hank Chinaski 12-22-2005 11:52 AM

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Originally posted by Shape Shifter
There are a lot of weird regulations for banks, including how many hours they can be open. Have you heard about the internet? Al Gore invented it, and it can be used to bank online.
If you haven't noticed I have lots of typos when i type on the internet so I have trouble getting my transactions to go through.

ltl/fb 12-22-2005 11:53 AM

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Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
Are you sure that's not Chancellor Palpatine in a santa outfit?
I'm thinking Voldemort.

Replaced_Texan 12-22-2005 11:56 AM

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Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
It is about 16 degrees this morning. I need to stop at the bank, and I got there at 10 minutes to 9. I try the door, because I can see all the people in there already. It's locked- and several look up and see me. I was left standing in 16 degrees until 9:01 when they finally opened.

Where the fuck is personal service or curtesy? I could see one women sipping coffee and eating a biscuit- others joking with each other- it's not like they were doing anything that would prevent them from letting me in. No secret cash counts or anything.

I stood, breaths huge clouds of smoke looking in at the sitting area, with several comfortable chairs. Why not let me in- they could ignore me until 9:01- just let me the fuck in.

And this was one of those supposed "personal service" banks for larger accounts. Fuck.
Did you ask them why they didn't let you in?

Hank Chinaski 12-22-2005 11:59 AM

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Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
Did you ask them why they didn't let you in?
No. The woman that waited on me, biscuit eater, had a low cut top- so i just let her keep her eyes on my cash as she counted so i could look more. complimented her hair-do and left.

Maybe i should have asked, but I bet I'd get some corporate doublespeak that just would have pissed me off more.

Shape Shifter 12-22-2005 12:00 PM

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Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
If you haven't noticed I have lots of typos when i type on the internet so I have trouble getting my transactions to go through.
Some of those typos can be quite lucrative. Like Don "No Soul" Simpson, you should turn your affliction into a successful career.

notcasesensitive 12-22-2005 12:43 PM

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Since NFH is not here to post this, Tony Dungy's 18-y-o son is dead.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...x.html?cnn=yes

ltl/fb 12-22-2005 12:53 PM

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Originally posted by notcasesensitive
Since NFH is not here to post this, Tony Dungy's 18-y-o son is dead.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...x.html?cnn=yes
I like this turn of phrase (though I am not religious and not so sure about the whole "soul" thing)

"The thoughts and prayers of everyone in this building are with Tony and (wife) Lauren, their children and their extended family, and for the repose of James' soul."

Shape Shifter 12-22-2005 01:07 PM

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Originally posted by ltl/fb
I like this turn of phrase (though I am not religious and not so sure about the whole "soul" thing)

"The thoughts and prayers of everyone in this building are with Tony and (wife) Lauren, their children and their extended family, and for the repose of James' soul."
Did you think he was like Don "No Soul" Simmons?

ltl/fb 12-22-2005 01:08 PM

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Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
It is about 16 degrees this morning. I need to stop at the bank, and I got there at 10 minutes to 9. I try the door, because I can see all the people in there already. It's locked- and several look up and see me. I was left standing in 16 degrees until 9:01 when they finally opened.

Where the fuck is personal service or curtesy? I could see one women sipping coffee and eating a biscuit- others joking with each other- it's not like they were doing anything that would prevent them from letting me in. No secret cash counts or anything.

I stood, breaths huge clouds of smoke looking in at the sitting area, with several comfortable chairs. Why not let me in- they could ignore me until 9:01- just let me the fuck in.

And this was one of those supposed "personal service" banks for larger accounts. Fuck.
It's 66 and sunny here. I may have erred in wearing a sweater, esp if I want to walk to the mall at lunch.

spookyfish 12-22-2005 01:10 PM

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Originally posted by ltl/fb
It's 66 and sunny here. I may have erred in wearing a sweater, esp if I want to walk to the mall at lunch.
It's sunny here too, but considerably colder than 66.

The upshot is that I've already had lunch -- Suckah!

Shape Shifter 12-22-2005 01:16 PM

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Originally posted by ltl/fb
It's 66 and sunny here. I may have erred in wearing a sweater, esp if I want to walk to the mall at lunch.
Take off the leg warmers and you should be fine.

Hank Chinaski 12-22-2005 01:21 PM

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Originally posted by ltl/fb
I like this turn of phrase (though I am not religious and not so sure about the whole "soul" thing)

"The thoughts and prayers of everyone in this building are with Tony and (wife) Lauren, their children and their extended family, and for the repose of James' soul."
mmmmmm sole

Mmmm, Burger (C.J.) 12-22-2005 01:44 PM

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Originally posted by ltl/fb
It's 66 and sunny here. I may have erred in wearing a sweater, esp if I want to walk to the mall at lunch.
why would you walk?

greatwhitenorthchick 12-22-2005 01:46 PM

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Originally posted by spookyfish
It's sunny here too, but considerably colder than 66.

The upshot is that I've already had lunch -- Suckah!
I just returned from a "holiday lunch" with incredibly good potatoes. So take that!!

Oliver_Wendell_Ramone 12-22-2005 01:48 PM

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Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
why would you walk?
Weed jacked her Segway.


eta: damn, looks like Wonk took it from Weed.

http://www.woz.org/seg/images/SEGstory_04a.jpg

Hank Chinaski 12-22-2005 01:58 PM

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Originally posted by greatwhitenorthchick
I just returned from a "holiday lunch" with incredibly good potatoes. So take that!!
potatoes? that's Irish which implies the party was biased towards Xmas. unless, was there kugle or latkes or kasha and bowties?

ThurgreedMarshall 12-22-2005 02:02 PM

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Originally posted by notcasesensitive
Since NFH is not here to post this, Tony Dungy's 18-y-o son is dead.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...x.html?cnn=yes
If she had been here to post this, would he be alive? Whoa. I just totally blew my own mind.

TM

greatwhitenorthchick 12-22-2005 02:02 PM

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Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
potatoes? that's Irish which implies the party was biased towards Xmas. unless, was there kugle or latkes or kasha and bowties?
(sigh). There was every food imaginable there, including potato pancakes and a kosher table. Something for everyone. There were even collard greens, which is unusual at a law firm lunch. Also delicious. I love every green of the steamed variety.

Captain 12-22-2005 02:03 PM

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Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
potatoes? that's Irish which implies the party was biased towards Xmas. unless, was there kugle or latkes or kasha and bowties?
Don't forget Knishes. Never forget the Knishes. Or the Mustard.

Oliver_Wendell_Ramone 12-22-2005 02:11 PM

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Originally posted by greatwhitenorthchick
(sigh). There was every food imaginable there, including potato pancakes and a kosher table. Something for everyone. There were even collard greens, which is unusual at a law firm lunch. Also delicious. I love every green of the steamed variety.
What about booze?

Hank Chinaski 12-22-2005 02:19 PM

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Originally posted by greatwhitenorthchick
(sigh). There was every food imaginable there, including potato pancakes and a kosher table. Something for everyone. There were even collard greens, which is unusual at a law firm lunch. Also delicious. I love every green of the steamed variety.
I think collard greens were sauted when I've had them, with bacon.

taxwonk 12-22-2005 02:25 PM

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Originally posted by Oliver_Wendell_Ramone
Weed jacked her Segway.


eta: damn, looks like Wonk took it from Weed.

http://www.woz.org/seg/images/SEGstory_04a.jpg
Nope, that's Weed. I would never be so crass as to drink from the bottle and you know I don't have that much hair.

taxwonk 12-22-2005 02:27 PM

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Originally posted by Captain
Don't forget Knishes. Never forget the Knishes. Or the Mustard.
A NYC cop bought me my first knish. Potato, I believe. Mustard was most definitely not involved.

ltl/fb 12-22-2005 02:32 PM

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Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
why would you walk?
Why wouldn't I? It's a lovely day. And parking (even valet) is a bitch at the mall during the holidays.

I believe ncs, Mr. Man and I have been over the whole "we walk in LA" many times now.

Flinty_McFlint 12-22-2005 02:46 PM

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Originally posted by ltl/fb
Why wouldn't I? It's a lovely day. And parking (even valet) is a bitch at the mall during the holidays.

I believe ncs, Mr. Man and I have been over the whole "we walk in LA" many times now.
This, among other things, is just another reason why you guys will always be viewed as outsiders, no matter how long you live in Southern California. That, and the cowboy hats.

greatwhitenorthchick 12-22-2005 02:48 PM

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Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
I think collard greens were sauted when I've had them, with bacon.
Hmm. too bad I didn't save you any. These had bits of garlic mixed in and were delicious.

No booze unfortunately.

ThurgreedMarshall 12-22-2005 02:56 PM

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Originally posted by taxwonk
A NYC cop bought me my first knish. Potato, I believe. Mustard was most definitely not involved.
Then he wasn't from NYC (because apparently he paid and didn't have mustard? wtf?). Were you crashing the Kraft table on the set of Cop Rock?

TM

ltl/fb 12-22-2005 02:58 PM

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Originally posted by Flinty_McFlint
This, among other things, is just another reason why you guys will always be viewed as outsiders, no matter how long you live in Southern California. That, and the cowboy hats.
Maybe burger was referring to the fact that the air here is kind of yellow-y today, and he doesn't want me to hurt my lungs?

I think the spurs set us apart too.

Mmmm, Burger (C.J.) 12-22-2005 03:05 PM

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Originally posted by ltl/fb
Maybe burger was referring to the fact that the air here is kind of yellow-y today, and he doesn't want me to hurt my lungs?

I think the spurs set us apart too.
Smog in winter?

Everything I know about L.A. I learned in L.A. Story.

ThurgreedMarshall 12-22-2005 03:07 PM

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Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
Everything I know about L.A. I learned in L.A. Story.
He can have the cheeeken.

TM

taxwonk 12-22-2005 03:12 PM

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Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
Then he wasn't from NYC (because apparently he paid and didn't have mustard? wtf?). Were you crashing the Kraft table on the set of Cop Rock?

TM
We were living in TCOPTEIAT while my dad was getting his LL.M. I was five and got separated from my parents on the street one day. Fortunately, the cops were able to foil their attempted escape and reunited us.

The knish was because I was crying and hungry.

What is Cop Rock?

ltl/fb 12-22-2005 03:14 PM

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Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
Smog in winter?

Everything I know about L.A. I learned in L.A. Story.
I need to see that again.

ltl/fb 12-22-2005 03:17 PM

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can anyone think of any (mainstream-y) songs that are in 3/4 (waltz, I think?) time other than "I'll Be" (that edwin mccain song from a zillion years ago) and "Take It to the Limit" (Eagles)? I know there are others, just can't bring them to mind. Grassy-ass.

Shape Shifter 12-22-2005 03:24 PM

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Originally posted by ltl/fb
can anyone think of any (mainstream-y) songs that are in 3/4 (waltz, I think?) time other than "I'll Be" (that edwin mccain song from a zillion years ago) and "Take It to the Limit" (Eagles)? I know there are others, just can't bring them to mind. Grassy-ass.
How could you forget "Rainbow Connection"?

Captain 12-22-2005 03:27 PM

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Originally posted by taxwonk
We were living in TCOPTEIAT while my dad was getting his LL.M. I was five and got separated from my parents on the street one day. Fortunately, the cops were able to foil their attempted escape and reunited us.

The knish was because I was crying and hungry.

What is Cop Rock?
I still don't understand not having the mustard. The cop must have thought you were from somewhere very far west of the Hudson, where the wonder breads live, to have denied you the mustard.

I trust you've had it with mustard since?

ltl/fb 12-22-2005 03:29 PM

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Originally posted by Shape Shifter
How could you forget "Rainbow Connection"?
Excellent! Good job!

More?

greatwhitenorthchick 12-22-2005 03:29 PM

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Originally posted by taxwonk

What is Cop Rock?
A failed attempt by Steven Bochco to combine what we all love: gritty cop show and glitzy musical numbers. Think about Sipowitz suddenly stopping mid-arrest to burst into song and it will be hard to fathom what went wrong.

You don't remember this?

LessinSF 12-22-2005 03:31 PM

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Originally posted by greatwhitenorthchick
No booze unfortunately.
A firm "Holiday" party with no booze?!!? What's the point? Because you don't spend enough time with those assholes already? Plus, how do you get any good stories? Just ask ABBA.


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