Wednesday, January 05, 2005

"E" Mail

I read this again and decided it was too funny to keep to my fancy shirt fancyin' self.
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Dear Mr. Anderson,

Happy New Year and thank you for your "E" Mail.

Americans are certainly not difficult to deal with we find that usually you are charming and straightforward. If you would be kind enough to let me know your collar size and sleeve length I will have the selection from our Warehouse Sale forwarded to you via an "E" Mail Attachment.

With Kindest Regards, Coles-Shirtmakers, A. G. Finch.
agfinch@coles-shirtmakers.com
www.coles-shirtmakers.com
Tel. 00 44 (0)20 7383 7879.

8 Comments:

Blogger Pete said...

Here's a chat for ya

http://discuss.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/zforum/04/business_singletary010504.htm

12:45 PM  
Blogger Casey Jones said...

I noted that chat earlier in the day. I'll be sure to look through it. No comments on Crossfire? I considered my comments charming and straightforward.

1:00 PM  
Blogger Pete said...

Well, it was funny, but I'd be lying if I said I hadn't already envisioned a crossfire/crossfire mash-up, it just wasn't as clear a vision as yours, and I couldn't laugh at it out loud in public.

I was surprised that crossfire is still sold new and is not that cheap. My kid is not getting that for Christmas in 1990, no way. I did enjoy the first review on amazon's page, listed as a kid's review, and possibly written by you.

1:10 PM  
Blogger Casey Jones said...

A belated addendum to our "no concept of money" dicussion. Another side of it (aside from the 'more places that they money immediately flows'), is the more modern concept of debit cards. I never use cash, and have self-imposed credit restrictions because of my debt, I spent about $130 bucks today in about 6 minutes without considering what 130 $1 bills would look like stacked up (or 130 pennies according to GOB). Submission ended.

1:13 PM  
Blogger Pete said...

Yes, this is correct. Spending $130 at a bircks and mortar bookstore would seem outrageous. This is one of the things I think ecommerce has going for it. I had no problem ordering that Jcrew coat online (finally! it's on sale!), but getting it in store seemed, I dunno, it was expensive.

Also, I've only recently become aware of the surcharges from debit cards. I'm real dumb with $$, as has been proven over and over, but I used to just accept them in Ctown, since there are no real banks there. Now, I feel even dumber getting charged.

Also, I think I get charged smalle change when I use it "as" a debit card when paying for things. That's bs. I hate credit cards. You heard me, MBNA.

1:23 PM  
Blogger Casey Jones said...

Thats why I always use mine as a credit card. I will also go quite out of my way to avoid a $2.50 fee. If you think of every time you pay an ATM fee as throwing 2 slices of fresh delicious butter pie out the window, you'll never pay again.
Blogs talking about butter pie:
Kings of Contrivance
Trattoria Pizzeria Spicy Meatball Discussion Board
Chicken Con Broccoli Lovers Forum (please no lobster spaghetti fans)

1:34 PM  
Blogger Casey Jones said...

but....what the....how the.....weird scars......i just.....weirded out?!?!?!

http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/Music/01/05/people.seal.klum.ap/index.html

2:34 PM  
Blogger Pete said...

Not to go all Kornheiser, but when did marriage become a hobby? Oy!

Fekockte meetings all afternoon; gross. I think I get paid someday... Whaddya say, stationary motion then beer? You're buying!

I guess we can wait until the special switches over to MGD instead. Or Manischewitz Wein.

3:27 PM  

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