The sunny side of life gives me sunburn! - Page 2

SamIam · 09-16-2011, 11:15 AM

Thanks for thinking of me, Sundae. I have a major problem finding coats in thrift stores because I too need to lose some weight. Maybe heavy-set women don't donate to charity? Lucky for me, last winter was relatively mild and I got by with a fake fur lined hoodie thing. But last winter was unusual - normally we get cold and lots of snow.

Yeah, I imagine mailing a coat from the UK would cost more than the coat was worth. I have until about November, so I figure I can save some each week from my pay (if I can refrain from killing the owner) and buy a brand new coat. There's some nice ones that aren't too expensive in the LL Bean and Lands End catalogs.

Aliantha · 09-13-2011, 08:55 PM

Having money doesn't make you happy, but it sure makes unhappiness more comfortable.

monster · 09-13-2011, 10:48 PM

Why in the fuck should you be grateful for what you have?

you have an employer who blatantly breaks the law re pay/hours/everything, but you can't report him because there's nothig else out there....

you have a disability retraining claim thingy that's causing you enough stress to put anyone back onto disability....

you have a friend with schizophrenia who's worryingly ill and dropped off the radar

and you're in a clique with reblicans in denial...

What's not to hate?

I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be grateful. But being pollyanna helps you drag yourself out of it. it does me, eventually. Once I've had time to dismiss all the wankers.

=

SamIam · 09-14-2011, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monster

Why in the fuck should you be grateful for what you have?

you have an employer who blatantly breaks the law re pay/hours/everything, but you can't report him because there's nothig else out there....

you have a disability retraining claim thingy that's causing you enough stress to put anyone back onto disability....

you have a friend with schizophrenia who's worryingly ill and dropped off the radar

and you're in a clique with reblicans in denial...

What's not to hate?

I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be grateful. But being pollyanna helps you drag yourself out of it. it does me, eventually. Once I've had time to dismiss all the wankers.

=

Thanks, Monster. Everyone at my AA meeting today told me I should be grateful, and I DO have things I'm grateful for, but I hate when people try to brainwash me into gratitude I'm not feeling at the moment.

infinite monkey · 09-14-2011, 08:09 AM

I was thumbing through People at the doc's office yesterday. They had pictures of Johnny Depp on his yacht with his family, and quoted him from some time ago saying "Money doesn't buy happiness, but it'll buy the yacht that pulls up right alongside it!"

And monster nailed it.

We're supposed to be 'fine' all the time. How are you? Oh, I'm 'fine.'

We're not always fine, Sam, and we all need to stop skating around it and admit it when we're not.

edit: Johnny Depp would go a long way in making me happy.

glatt · 09-14-2011, 08:56 AM

Take one example. Couple weeks ago I went with my wife and kids to Hershey Park. With 2 nights in a hotel, meals out, gas, and admission to the park, it cost around $500. It was a lot more fun than staying home.

I could have done the trip solo, but it wouldn't have been much fun at all. So it was my family that made it really fun, but staying home with that same family wouldn't have been nearly as much fun.

HungLikeJesus · 09-14-2011, 09:00 AM

Hi infinite monkey, how are you today?

infinite monkey · 09-14-2011, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HungLikeJesus

Hi infinite monkey, how are you today?

I'm fine. How are you?

HungLikeJesus · 09-14-2011, 09:26 AM

I'm fine, too. It's a beautiful fall day and I just decided to work from home.

Thanks for asking.

Sundae · 09-16-2011, 11:27 AM

I got mine from eBay - at least you can search from home and by a specific size there.
If you want to PM me your size I can find out what postage would be?

HungLikeJesus · 09-16-2011, 02:01 PM

You can find some good deals at Sierra Trading Post (http://www.sierratradingpost.com/wom...d-coats~d~261/). They have very liberal return policies, so if you don't like it, or it doesn't fit, you can send it back. We buy a lot of stuff from them.

09-13-2011, 08:55 PM	#2
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Having money doesn't make you happy, but it sure makes unhappiness more comfortable. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

09-13-2011, 10:48 PM	#3
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Why in the fuck should you be grateful for what you have? you have an employer who blatantly breaks the law re pay/hours/everything, but you can't report him because there's nothig else out there.... you have a disability retraining claim thingy that's causing you enough stress to put anyone back onto disability.... you have a friend with schizophrenia who's worryingly ill and dropped off the radar and you're in a clique with reblicans in denial... What's not to hate? I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be grateful. But being pollyanna helps you drag yourself out of it. it does me, eventually. Once I've had time to dismiss all the wankers. = __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

09-14-2011, 09:00 AM	#7
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	Hi infinite monkey, how are you today? __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

09-14-2011, 09:26 AM	#9
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	I'm fine, too. It's a beautiful fall day and I just decided to work from home. Thanks for asking. __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

09-16-2011, 11:27 AM	#10
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I got mine from eBay - at least you can search from home and by a specific size there. If you want to PM me your size I can find out what postage would be? __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

09-16-2011, 11:15 AM	#1
SamIam Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Not here Posts: 2,655	Thanks for thinking of me, Sundae. I have a major problem finding coats in thrift stores because I too need to lose some weight. Maybe heavy-set women don't donate to charity? Lucky for me, last winter was relatively mild and I got by with a fake fur lined hoodie thing. But last winter was unusual - normally we get cold and lots of snow. Yeah, I imagine mailing a coat from the UK would cost more than the coat was worth. I have until about November, so I figure I can save some each week from my pay (if I can refrain from killing the owner) and buy a brand new coat. There's some nice ones that aren't too expensive in the LL Bean and Lands End catalogs.

09-14-2011, 08:09 AM	#5
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	I was thumbing through People at the doc's office yesterday. They had pictures of Johnny Depp on his yacht with his family, and quoted him from some time ago saying "Money doesn't buy happiness, but it'll buy the yacht that pulls up right alongside it!" And monster nailed it. We're supposed to be 'fine' all the time. How are you? Oh, I'm 'fine.' We're not always fine, Sam, and we all need to stop skating around it and admit it when we're not. edit: Johnny Depp would go a long way in making me happy.

09-14-2011, 08:56 AM	#6
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Take one example. Couple weeks ago I went with my wife and kids to Hershey Park. With 2 nights in a hotel, meals out, gas, and admission to the park, it cost around $500. It was a lot more fun than staying home. I could have done the trip solo, but it wouldn't have been much fun at all. So it was my family that made it really fun, but staying home with that same family wouldn't have been nearly as much fun.

09-16-2011, 02:01 PM	#11
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	You can find some good deals at Sierra Trading Post (http://www.sierratradingpost.com/wom...d-coats~d~261/). They have very liberal return policies, so if you don't like it, or it doesn't fit, you can send it back. We buy a lot of stuff from them. __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

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