We've just discovered the bitter civil war amongs Salvation Army employees - between the pro-futon and anti-futon factions.
Home schooling? You know, it's not just for scary religious people anymore.
Buffy ,'Beneath You'
Natter 46: The FIGHTIN' 46
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.
tommyrot - Sep 12, 2006 10:47:43 am PDT #7604 of 10001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Jessica - Sep 12, 2006 10:48:09 am PDT #7605 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Yarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
If I'm going to be in Paris, does that mean I have to talk like a French pirate?
Theodosia - Sep 12, 2006 10:48:15 am PDT #7606 of 10001
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
There's evidently been a bit of problem with futons and mattresses and old sofas having bedbugs -- yes, actual bedbugs -- around this area, at least, to the point where it's not advisable to pick up stuff from the curb.
megan walker - Sep 12, 2006 10:49:40 am PDT #7607 of 10001
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
If I'm going to be in Paris, does that mean I have to talk like a French pirate?
No Jess, the "r"s alone would kill you!
Jessica - Sep 12, 2006 10:50:18 am PDT #7608 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
There's evidently been a bit of problem with futons and mattresses and old sofas having bedbugs -- yes, actual bedbugs -- around this area, at least, to the point where it's not advisable to pick up stuff from the curb.
True, that -- I had to throw out a mattress a couple of years ago because of bedbugs (we had bedbugs before they were cool...everyone has them now...)
It just seemed like Sean's truck guy was specifically discriminating against futons, not soft furnishings in general.
Sean K - Sep 12, 2006 10:50:24 am PDT #7609 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
What have they got against futons in the first place?
I have no idea. I called the call center back, and politely told them they needed to update their information in the call center. I kind of want to let somebody have it, but the driver was very polite, if not accomodating, and the girl in the call center is just some girl in a call center.
Now I have to find some place else to take this stupid futon.
Jessica - Sep 12, 2006 10:51:12 am PDT #7610 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Now I have to find some place else to take this stupid futon.
Dude, Craigslist. In the "free" section if you don't think anyone would pay for it.
Sean K - Sep 12, 2006 10:52:17 am PDT #7611 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
If I'm going to be in Paris, does that mean I have to talk like a French pirate?
Le yarr! Avast, mon ami!
It just seemed like Sean's truck guy was specifically discriminating against futons, not soft furnishings in general.
Unfortunately, it wasn't like he was just making it up. He did hand me a list of items they don't take, and "futons" was right there.
tommyrot - Sep 12, 2006 10:52:40 am PDT #7612 of 10001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Now I have to find some place else to take this stupid futon.
Wait a week. Then dress up like a pirate. Carry the futon with you, and say, "Arrr! I be lookin' for a port to drop off this futon!"
Sean K - Sep 12, 2006 10:53:31 am PDT #7613 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Dude, Craigslist.
Yeah, I just liked the convenience of having somebody else come pick it up.