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 04:29 am (UTC)O_O
The sweater hates you? I'm sorry... I'm not a knitter, so I'm afraid I can't help you there.
Re: its been a rough day so far, bear with me a bit....
Date: 2009-11-09 05:29 am (UTC)if i handle a clove my hands puff up and crack, imagine what it does inside me.
most italian food is right out... sigh
and its so good for you! (but not for me)
and if you want to see what i have been dealing with?
go to thorninthefoot and read the most recent comment.... go on... i will wait.
Re: its been a rough day so far, bear with me a bit....
Date: 2009-11-09 07:17 am (UTC)Re: its been a rough day so far, bear with me a bit....
Date: 2009-11-09 07:21 am (UTC)Re: its been a rough day so far, bear with me a bit....
Date: 2009-11-09 12:11 pm (UTC)The first thing I learned on the line was that this wasn't what it was like on TV. That there is no one face of "the opposition" just as there's no one person or group that speaks for my side.
And there's no talking with someone who just launches into you. From either side. Not the person in that comment, not the woman who was shouting at us Saturday.
I believe very very passionately in what I do or I wouldn't do it, but I must say, that parking lot has been an education as to who does what why that you'd never get online - and due to the legal restraints, a more civil one.