Fw: Speaking of Light and a chuckle.

[Craig Lebakken]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Craig Lebakken" <lebakken at cdicadwa.com>
To: "Brett Dikeman" <brett at cloud9.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 5:47 PM
Subject: Re: Speaking of Light and a chuckle.


> Brett wrote:
>
> > Kid behind the counter was probably thinking "goddamit,
I
> have to
> > work another Saturday and this guy didn't look in the
$#!%
> book next
> > to the bulbs to figure out which one fits his car, and
hes
> asking me
> > about what 'candlepower' is when I'm just the guy who
> rings up the
> > parts..."  :-)
> >
> > Watch Clerks some time and you'll get a whole new
> appreciation for
> > the guys on the -other- side of the counter.  I believe
> the slogan
> > for Clerks was "they have to serve you, that doesn't
mean
> they LIKE
> > you" :-)
>
> Hello Brett,
>
> The last time (only time) we "etalked"  was when you
> reprimanded me for a "test" email to the list. At the
time,
> I was a bit miffed, mainly from the tone - and especially
> now - after seeing so many "test" emails from qlistgods.
>
> I appreciate your concern for the people at the autoparts
> store, every one has their "first job", and actually, I
> thought of this concern before I posted.
>
> FWIW, my last job before I graduated from college, was
> selling appliances at Kmart. I am proud to say that I have
> done a "blue light special" over the store intercom during
> business hours. In addition, my wife's only work
experience
> is in retail. So I/we appreciate front counter expertise.
> The case in which I posted did not lack that, however, the
> response was funny (had to be there), and I thought the
> "monkeylad" aspect would amuse the list.
>
> To the Humor Police: I am sorry.
>
> Am I now blacklisted from the 2nd Audifans shirtlist
order?
>
> I would post this off list.... but since YOU wasted the
> BW....
>
> And, (MAAC) (Mandatory Any Automobile Content):
>
> How many Cp's/W?
>
> Craig Lebakken
> 1986 4KQ, H4/H1 90W100W/100W, 2B/Koni Coilovers, TSW 16 x
> 7.5 Imolas painted Zermatt Silver,  Brembo slotted/Repco
> pads, Jamco strut bar, owned since 3/90, my second
> Audi,....can't think of any other BW that  wouldn't piss
any
> other people off!!!
>
> PS The ultimate liberty to the human race is thus far:
The
> Internet.
>
> the rest.......politely snipped off.....
>