Topic: TUMI OR NOT TUMI (Read 24327 times)

bk · « **Reply #90 on:** March 16, 2005, 11:02:40 AM »

Thanks to dear reader Pogue for mentioning the Tumi wallet. I have just purchased one - so much slimmer and compact than the one I've been using. And not that expensive, either.

I went looking for coats but, as you might imagine, it's hard to find anything in California that's appropriate for chilly weather. After four or five stores I was ready to call it quits, but on a whim I went into Banana Republic to see if they had anything. They had a really nice beige suede coat - a bit longer than I'm used to, but very warm. It was three hundred bucks, which I didn't think was outrageous, and it fit, so I took it. The salesperson rang it up and to both his and my surprise it was on sale for eighty bucks. Hoo and ray, was all I could say. Even if I don't end up using it a lot, for eighty bucks it's a helluva coat.

MBarnum · « **Reply #91 on:** March 16, 2005, 11:03:25 AM »

Rob's quitting the roadblock was a good move, but I hope it doesn't happen all the time...that would get a bit boring if nobody completes the roadblocks.

I was sad about the duo who lost also...however, I don't think they deserved, as anyone can make a mistake. And what a frustrating mistake it was!

I am kind of not caring for Rob and Amber, personality wise...and that really is how I pick my favorites on this show...although I guess I should go by skill...

vixmom · « **Reply #92 on:** March 16, 2005, 11:03:52 AM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on March 16, 2005, 10:29:40 AM

Awaiting my hate mail,

Der Brucer

NEVER!!

You give a lot to think about. There are some cases so henious where I think the death penalty should be applied swiftly and in kind.... I, for one who be right there to see Susan Smith tied to a chair and the room slowly flooded so she could experience some of the terror she put her poor little boys through, heck, I'd flood the room myself...

On the other hand, when there are no eye witnesses and no confession I would be opposed to the death penalty in spite of a guilty verdict.

I agree it probably doesn't at as a deterrent the first time (of course, we can never know for certain how many people have restrained themselves from murder, not for moral reasons but for fear of the punishment) but it sure keeps the perpatrator from repeating the act.

It drives me crazy when I hear of a murder suspect who was just released after "serving three years on a manslaughter conviction"

My problem with the right side of the political spectrum (prepare for super generalities now) is that they allow business to pollute the air, the water, cut down trees and otherwise destroy the environment, remove as many of the safeguards for the common man as possible, talk about smaller government,(meaning hands off big business) and yet want to legislate what goes on in my bedroom and my doctor's office

awaiting my hatemail...with love and kisses to all...

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #93 on:** March 16, 2005, 11:08:11 AM »

Quote from: JRand54 on March 16, 2005, 10:49:24 AM

Many of the issues you talk about DR derBrucer have NOT been legislated, they have been adjudicated - and the MAJORITY view has not been counted by vote.

I did not intend anything in my arguments to suggest who/what brought about the reality. Inasmuch as we live in a constitutional system that regulary plays "majority rule" against "judicial restraint (or activism, if you must) the real world I am addressing is unlikely to be significantly altered in the near future. For example, the US born children of illegal aliens will continue to be US citizens and be ellible for medical benefits - S%@T, the feds can't even manage to muster the resources to deport convicted illegal felons who are being released from prison!

That being said, have you issue with the arguments I proferred ?

der Brucer

vixmom · « **Reply #94 on:** March 16, 2005, 11:10:21 AM »

Quote from: bk on March 16, 2005, 11:02:40 AM

. It was three hundred bucks, which I didn't think was outrageous, and it fit, so I took it. The salesperson rang it up and to both his and my surprise it was on sale for eighty bucks. Hoo and ray, was all I could say. Even if I don't end up using it a lot, for eighty bucks it's a helluva coat.

Hoo and Ray indeed!

I suspect the package I sent won't arrive until after you left, The USPS tracking system is still only showing confirmation of shipping the package on Monday

MBarnum · « **Reply #95 on:** March 16, 2005, 11:10:39 AM »

Can you believe that there is not one single video rental store in all of Salem, Oregon, USA, that has a copy of QUEEN BEE on DVD or VHS!

As BK would say, SKAMMEN!!

I am now going to shell out 20 dollars to get a copy off of Amazon.com.

vixmom · « **Reply #96 on:** March 16, 2005, 11:12:29 AM »

Oh and bk, I have harassed WFO about the book signing. He is trying to rearrange things so he can be there. Unfortunately for me, I will be conducting a closing out in Suffolk County when you commence your proceedings

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #97 on:** March 16, 2005, 11:13:39 AM »

Quote from: vixmom on March 16, 2005, 11:03:52 AM

There are some cases so henious where I think the death penalty should be applied swiftly and in kind.... I, for one who be right there to see Susan Smith tied to a chair and the room slowly flooded so she could experience some of the terror she put her poor little boys through, heck, I'd flood the room myself...

And, personally, I would glad hold your jacket - but we would be confronted with a chorus of people talking about "post partum psyhosis" and arguing that Jesus would love this poor sinner and show mercy.

der Brucer

vixmom · « **Reply #98 on:** March 16, 2005, 11:14:31 AM »

Quote from: MBarnum on March 16, 2005, 11:10:39 AM

Can you believe that there is not one single video rental store in all of Salem, Oregon, USA, that has a copy of QUEEN BEE on DVD or VHS!

As BK would say, SKAMMEN!!

I am now going to shell out 20 dollars to get a copy off of Amazon.com.

Flying Smuckers!

Jrand74 · « **Reply #99 on:** March 16, 2005, 11:19:07 AM »

I forgot - I don't talk about politics or anything like that at HHW!

Jrand74 · « **Reply #100 on:** March 16, 2005, 11:19:41 AM »

You won't be sorry DRMBARNUM - QUEEN BEE is a keeper movie!
Only 5 left in stock!
Check the Amazon sellers too - there are a couple for $19.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #101 on:** March 16, 2005, 11:23:47 AM »

Quote from: vixmom on March 16, 2005, 11:03:52 AM

My problem with the right side of the political spectrum (prepare for super generalities now) is that they allow business to pollute the air, the water, cut down trees and otherwise destroy the environment, remove as many of the safeguards for the common man as possible, talk about smaller government,(meaning hands off big business) and yet want to legislate what goes on in my bedroom and my doctor's office

Hey, you confessed to generalities and didn't confuse "right side" with all of a particular party. On the issues you address I suspect we would generally agree, and so would the politicans whose campaigns I have supported. (My candidates are pro-choice, have Sierra Club endorsements, support gay rights and reasonable gun control, and urge removing federal barriers to embryonic stem cell research.)

Remember, the (fantasy) world I live in has a Republican party that supports limited government, social responsiblity for the care of the less fortunate (including animals and the planet), and indivdual responsibily to address personal, private conduct and ones' realtionship, or not, with the Divine.

der Brucer

bk · « **Reply #102 on:** March 16, 2005, 11:27:45 AM »

AGGRANDIZE!

I had to go back to the cleaners because they'd inadvertantly left out quite a few items of clothing when I picked up my stuff yesterday. I've got everything now.

bk · « **Reply #103 on:** March 16, 2005, 11:28:06 AM »

It's quite beautiful here in the City of Studio.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #104 on:** March 16, 2005, 11:28:38 AM »

MR BK what a great deal on your BR coat!!!

And so you will arrive in NYC dressed in new au courant outerwear, carrying a new Tumi bag, and a new Tumi wallet in your pocket - AND with your new highlights!

We need a photo of you at the airport!

vixmom · « **Reply #105 on:** March 16, 2005, 11:43:28 AM »

Quote from: DERBRUCER on March 16, 2005, 11:23:47 AM

Hey, you confessed to generalities and didn't confuse "right side" with all of a particular party. On the issues you address I suspect we would generally agree, and so would the politicans whose campaigns I have supported. (My candidates are pro-choice, have Sierra Club endorsements, support gay rights and reasonable gun control, and urge removing federal barriers to embryonic stem cell research.)

Remember, the (fantasy) world I live in has a Republican party that supports limited government, social responsiblity for the care of the less fortunate (including animals and the planet), and indivdual responsibily to address personal, private conduct and ones' realtionship, or not, with the Divine.

der Brucer

Dang, and I thought that was the Democrats!

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #106 on:** March 16, 2005, 11:44:11 AM »

Remember how treatment for the pups mange was to include "stress reduction?''

Here's Sucess:

Having ignored his slumber, I get:

RUB MY TUMI, PLEASE

der Brucer (next week we work on "cleaning your room".)

vixmom · « **Reply #107 on:** March 16, 2005, 11:45:26 AM »

Quote from: bk on March 16, 2005, 11:28:06 AM

It's quite beautiful here in the City of Studio.

It is sunny and beautiful here on the Ilse of Long, but very cold, in the 20's...that coat will come in handy...you may want to add matching gloves and a hat

Jrand74 · « **Reply #108 on:** March 16, 2005, 11:46:10 AM »

MBARNUM that is SOME photo of Allison you bid on! Whew! It will be the Allison Hayes photo next Tuesday!

Jrand74 · « **Reply #109 on:** March 16, 2005, 11:47:01 AM »

Stress reduction achieved in spades!

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #110 on:** March 16, 2005, 11:47:37 AM »

Why small cameras should be banned:

SNEAK PEAK!

EVER HEARD OF KNOCKING?

der paraparazzi Brucer

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #111 on:** March 16, 2005, 11:50:50 AM »

Quote from: JRand54 on March 16, 2005, 11:28:38 AM

... carrying a new Tumi bag, and a new Tumi wallet in your pocket - AND with your new highlights!

Nice - something for everybody:

Tumi bag - the airpost baggage handlers thank you
Tumi wallet - the theatre district pickpockets thank you
new highlights - the ....(nevermined)

der Brucer

Jrand74 · « **Reply #112 on:** March 16, 2005, 11:52:35 AM »

Not to aggrandize the situation - MR BK is living LARGE!

bk · « **Reply #113 on:** March 16, 2005, 12:01:36 PM »

The airport baggage handlers never touch my carry-on, only me. I don't mean to say they touch only me, but that only me touches my carry-on.

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #114 on:** March 16, 2005, 12:03:12 PM »

And now we're getting Wallet ads!

(It's might be fun to start some discussion on Birth Control and see if we get some USC football ads!

der Brucer

Jrand74 · « **Reply #115 on:** March 16, 2005, 12:04:47 PM »

"Don't talk about the ads." Bark Clackamore

Jennifer · « **Reply #116 on:** March 16, 2005, 12:08:07 PM »

AMAZING RACE:

I do wish the girls who lost had stuck around. As I said they showed a lot of promise. But DR MBarnum, I disagree with your comments that "anyone can make that mistake". This is a race. They had maps. There were signs posted all over the highways. To drive 2.5 hours in the wrong direction is not a small mistake.

The mother/son got lost. And it cost them. But they weren't driving for hours past where they were supposed to go.

To me the girls made a huge mistake. And in this game, people often lose by bad luck. I'd rather see people lose for making really bad mistakes. It's at least justified!

Hmmm, I totally love ROMBER. I love their attitude. I love watching them. They are funny, and Rob is so cunning and skilled. He was born to do this!

DR MBarnum, I see you always root for the nice/sweet teams. My sister-in-law is the same. I always know which teams she will like. Although as of last week she actually really liked Rob/Amber. So we shall see.

Anyhow, I will be interested to see what this BIG thing is next week that Rob does. Any ideas?

DERBRUCER · « **Reply #117 on:** March 16, 2005, 12:09:01 PM »

Quote from: bk on March 16, 2005, 12:01:36 PM

The airport baggage handlers never touch my carry-on, only me. I don't mean to say they touch only me, but that only me touches my carry-on.

With your luck, they'll change equipment and you'll get a plane whose overhead will not accommodate your Tumi, and you'll get to fly with your Tumi tucked beneath your legs - and be sieaed next to a child who will play his GameBoy for as long as the batteries last (and Mom carries a spare!).

der Brucer

MBarnum · « **Reply #118 on:** March 16, 2005, 12:13:14 PM »

Quote from: JRand54 on March 16, 2005, 11:46:10 AM

MBARNUM that is SOME photo of Allison you bid on! Whew! It will be the Allison Hayes photo next Tuesday!

I know, I have never seen that one before!!! I hope I get it!

Jennifer · « **Reply #119 on:** March 16, 2005, 12:16:53 PM »

BK, I love a good shopping success story.

Christina Applegate insists she will be ready to open CHARITY on Broadway:

http://www.nypost.com/seven/03162005/entertainment/42631.htm

News:

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