Shopping on the web is frustrating me, and I don't feel like I'm making any progress.
Have you tried truecar? I can't say I've used it personally, but my friend Deb works there.
I'm fairly certain I said no interruptions.
Buffy ,'Potential'
Natter 69: Practically names itself.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
bon bon - Jan 27, 2012 7:58:14 am PST #18625 of 30001
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
tommyrot - Jan 27, 2012 8:23:18 am PST #18626 of 30001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
§ ita § - Jan 27, 2012 8:39:23 am PST #18627 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Drew has been helpful so far, but the schedule stretched way out. Colin's offered to come in once I've picked a car and test it, but I haven't discussed actually shopping with him.
I'm good at negotiating merely because I'm not particularly concerned with reality and have a very tight window of what's acceptable. Which works against me in some respects (like, you know, actually compromising and finding a car), but makes my poker face pretty good.
I think I met Deb, right, bon? I will look there too. Carmax and Autotrader have me frustrated.
Maria - Jan 27, 2012 8:56:42 am PST #18628 of 30001
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
ita !, what are you looking for? I may be able to help you out as well.
Feel free to shoot me an email.
Dana - Jan 27, 2012 9:15:23 am PST #18629 of 30001
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Woohoo. Went out running errands with my mother this morning, did some idle shopping, and got a washable suede coat for $40.
§ ita § - Jan 27, 2012 9:45:56 am PST #18630 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Thanks, Maria. Insent.
I just had a ridiculous conversation with the PM on one of my projects where he alluded to a ridiculous phobia of something everyday that he has, but he won't reveal details because I'm not trustworthy and I'll use the knowledge to deliberately freak him out.
I'm not sure why he came to that conclusion...
He did feel comfortable telling me he thinks one of my (male) developer teammates has a crush on him, though. That's okay, but not a wee little phobia that I might exacerbate in ignorance anyway?
I don't know what I could have done to deserve that.
Colin's ringtone is the Eureka theme music, so when it goes off at work I can't answer it immediately because I have to laugh first. Not the slickest or most professional behaviour. Must remember not to take phone into meetings.
sumi - Jan 27, 2012 9:57:14 am PST #18631 of 30001
Art Crawl!!!
Pretty baby - eating a snack.
Cass - Jan 27, 2012 10:01:25 am PST #18632 of 30001
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
I don't know what I could have done to deserve that.
Possibly he lurks.
I have ringtones for people that totally make me laugh before I answer. Who am I kidding? I rarely answer. But some do make me laugh.
I am tempted to search for ita !'s new car.
Strix - Jan 27, 2012 10:03:39 am PST #18633 of 30001
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
If Colin has time, I think taking him with you is a really good idea. I know LA is teeming with celebs, and he's niche, but still...it could help.
/shameless strategist.
My dad has always gone with me to pick out cars, because I know jack-shit, but now one of my BFF's partner's a mechanic and I know the next time I have to get a car, he is going with me, and I will dicker like a BITCH.
The best ploy, according to friends of mine who have sold cars is to just get up and start walking out if they are going for a hard sell, esp. if there's paperwork on the desk. Car salespeople will NOT let a potential sale walk out the door, if at all possible.
Pick a man, too, if they have male and female salespeople. A woman will not be nicer.
§ ita § - Jan 27, 2012 10:07:39 am PST #18634 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Colin is trying to get his house in a livable state, so I'm not going to pull him in until I absolutely have to. He's a crazy stressball right now.
I finally sat down and started customising my ringtones for maximum amusement, and now I feel I don't get called enough. It's a weird place to be in. It's all TV theme music. I might fire up the Bond themes too.