Well, frell

[neadods]

I had an image in my mind of exactly what would constitute good cold-weather gear for hanging around a clinic parking lot for hours in the winter. An image that derailed a moment ago when I discovered that LL Bean stops making flannel-lined jeans *one size below mine.*

The hell, Bean? I've been this size for a long time now, and it's the first year I *couldn't* shop from your catalog. Reducing your customer pool in a bad economy is a really bright idea, there. (Well done Winter Silks, because I can get the long underwear I wanted from you. Also glove and sock liners; at least one merchant is giving me one-stop shopping.)

Now the question is, do I want to start from scratch or will it be easier to get a pair of jeans and add the lining to them? And shall I go ahead and make/adapt a denim jacket while I'm at it?

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[neadods.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry you're getting shit from everyone else.

I try to look at this as the first amendment in practice. I have my own strong opinions about why it's being done and the line between practicing a religion and imposing it, but I acknowledge that the protesters are within their rights. (It helps that this is the "quiet" clinic and thus we don't get anyone doing the outrageous things you hear of on TV.) I try even here on the blog to talk about specific things and not generally bash; you're not the only pro-life person who reads me.

We escorts are part of a long-standing nonprofit organization. They drill into us hard that we are NOT there to counterprotest, and that anyone who does anything to bring disrepute to the group or break the peace is out. I know my temper, so the only things I've said out loud to the protesters are:

1) He [the doctor] doesn't drive a Mercedes.
2) We aren't paid.
3) (To someone who came into the lot) You can't do this, you have to stay on the sidewalk

and most often,
4) [name of specific protester] CAR! You're about to be run over! (Anyone looking at a car that has come in - this includes me - is looking away from any cars that are trying to come in. I spent much of yesterday almost being run over myself.)

Jeans are the uniform on both sides here too, and more comfortable as the weather gets colder. I doubt there is anything I *can* say or wear that will break down preconceived notions; yesterday one of the protesters made it clear she thinks we're racists and escorting for profit. I believe she really believes it; there's nothing I can say or wear that will change her mind; it's her legal right to stand on the sidewalk and say it; it's better that I just have something to stuff into my mouth and blow off steam at home.

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[fabricdragon.livejournal.com]

ah..... one of the folks who has probably got a mental problem... and has been listening to much propaganda.

i got those at the store when i had the new age store all the time.... "teh ebil people are all part of this well funded conspiracy"
the rest of the crazies thought WE were part of the well funded conspiracy.

i want to know where the money is, because i never got any....
just like i never got to go to any of those orgies where we sacrificed babies and plotted world domination.
no one invites me anywhere ;-p

if its jeans on both sides? no.. probably wont help.
i suggested it because in *some* areas its a de facto uniform....and if you can break the stereotype you have a *chance* of reaching a "hey... you might be an "us" not a "them" after all"

of course right now. well right now with the whole health care thing its getting loud.
i dont like loud
i especially dont like loud and biased and aimed at me.. but who does.
i will be going off for tea and hopefully some rest.... i hope you can also .

oh, and let me know if you do find plus sized warm pants

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[ladyfox7oaks.livejournal.com]

(I put a link in to some flannel "Lounge pants" further down- from the animal rescue site, actually... they has PAWZPRINTZ!)

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[ladyfox7oaks.livejournal.com]

nevermind... you saw it already. (facepalm!)