Well, frell
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neadodsI 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?
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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Re: its been a rough day so far, bear with me a bit....
Date: 2009-11-09 12:45 am (UTC)Yes, agreed, definitions can get very... debatable. And I should have added that by "MY" definition, you don't qualify as one of the crazies.
And again, you're right, the "Us/Them" language does add to the division. And yes- there are "Them" sorts of crazies on both sides of the issue. (Though I must also admit that I have yet to read about some pro choice nutcase shooting someone... but THAT just means I don't read enough news.)
Re: its been a rough day so far, bear with me a bit....
Date: 2009-11-09 01:22 am (UTC)Michigan, about 2-3 months ago. Shot a protester in cold blood as he stood outside a high school. The "reason" he gave was that it was too upsetting for the kids to see the bloody fetus sign, as if seeing an actual murder was going to be less upsetting.
Re: its been a rough day so far, bear with me a bit....
Date: 2009-11-09 02:28 am (UTC)and B) there are definitely crazies on both sides.
Re: its been a rough day so far, bear with me a bit....
Date: 2009-11-09 02:31 am (UTC)Re: its been a rough day so far, bear with me a bit....
Date: 2009-11-09 04:08 am (UTC)oh heck yes..... complete nut jobs on all sides of any heated debate.
and of course most of the folks on the .....i hate the term front lines, but it wil have to do...... have few clues how the other side sees them or thinks.
which just contributes to more issues.
like most of the new ish protestors i have spoken with honestly dont understand that the women, and escorts think they may be violent to them. after all, THEY know they are pro life and deeply concerned for the safety of the moms and etc...... right?
since THEY know they mean no harm. they think the other side knows that too.
anyway i am rambling
Re: its been a rough day so far, bear with me a bit....
Date: 2009-11-09 12:06 pm (UTC)And the problem is, none of us on either side - yours or mine - is going to know different until its too late. And there is a lot of television coverage that suggests that things are going to turn into a WWF show any second.