09-15-2005, 19:13
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Originally Posted by Maisy
Did I mention I come from the country? Whips, chains and other assorted items are simply a phone-call away. Don't make me pick up the phone!
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You want to borrow my phone to make the call?
I grew up on a dirt poor tobacco farm.
So far, I am not impressed. Bring it strong or stay at home.
TR
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09-15-2005, 19:33
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Ant Bed Kicker
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That's ok, I wasn't trying to impress you, I was trying to amuse you. 
Well, heck, yes I know it was doomed to failure, but not even a small smirk, not a tiny twitch of the lip?
No. I guess not. Tough crowd.
Thanks for the offer of the phone, it was very generous considering the distance, time and money involved in getting it over here.
And, considering the price of long distance phone calls in Australia, yes please, I'd like to take you up on that offer. 
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09-15-2005, 20:13
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Hornet Nest Poker
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Originally Posted by FrontSight
:: disapproving tone ::
Now Ms.Michelle,
Have I not taught you anything!
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You've taught me lots Sister! {please don't get all disapproving on me... if I want that I'll get married}.
But I taught myself that. 
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Poor Ms. Maisy actually felt compelled to email me pics of her w/ her buddies (Yes she is attractive long-hair'd blond XX type). I mean really, why even publically claim being female? Leave it up to the reader to decide whatever they want to decide!
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Not publically claiming naught. Private packet to TR, knowing he will keep closehold, leaves me, (one would think?), in a negotiative situation. Public knowledge still = minimal, whilst stepping up to the challenge at hand. Yes? No? Maybe?
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Ultimately, it's a negative.
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Disagree with all due respect and sister-love.
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Being perceived as male = lots more credibility. I know this first hand because (shhh...) I have written for publications using male penname as well as female penname. When I write as a male, people respond to the content of what I say. When I write as a female, people respond to how do I know what I say. My guess = it's not intentional, but it happens regardless.
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I agree that's where the world is at now... HOWEVER...Being percived as XX and STILL having credibility, that is the win. As you know F|S, I have been commissioned to write an article that is in process and the "draw" is that I am an XX. Lets turn this boat around, shall we GF? Someday the "perceived" weakness may possibly be a strength... oh wait NO... it is happening already! We just need to have the guts and the brains to make it so. We've got it.
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When I started asking questions on a gun forum after I got back from weeks of training classes, a moderator PM'd me and said,
"Look, I think you are a guy.
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Compliment. [/quote]
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We have had a problem here with guys pretending they are girls to ask dumb questions."
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not a compliment.
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So I replied with:
"Fine, call this number --- --- ----. Ask me any 3 questions that someone with intermediate knowledge would know. If I answer them correctly, you owe me a box of 9mm. I'll accept your challenge. You accept mine."
Now I would simply say, "What makes you think I'm a girl? Guys carry purses too these days."
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Now I have to ask. Why didn't you whip out the "feel free to chip a tooth on my ass!" At this point? I'm just sayin....consistancy is sometimes that which wins the war....S(hero).
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09-16-2005, 08:37
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Bladesmith to the Quiet Professionals
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Maisy,
If The Reaper is typing in response to a thread here, he is in a good mood, no matter what he is typing.
I have a pet wild kitty kitty. If I get close enough to pet it or try picking it up, I bleed, every time. The kitty kitty thinks this is fun and is in a good mood.
If I don't try petting it or picking it up, I don't bleed.
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09-16-2005, 08:47
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Originally Posted by Bill Harsey
Maisy,
If The Reaper is typing in response to a thread here, he is in a good mood, no matter what he is typing.
I have a pet wild kitty kitty. If I get close enough to pet it or try picking it up, I bleed, every time. The kitty kitty thinks this is fun and is in a good mood.
If I don't try petting it or picking it up, I don't bleed.
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Pumas still a problem up there?
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09-16-2005, 08:53
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Originally Posted by FrontSight
Hmmm, maybe I could convince that sweet Team Sergeant to give me a special button that I can click. 
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I found your special button, where would you like it???
TS
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09-16-2005, 09:20
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Originally Posted by Bill Harsey
Maisy,
If The Reaper is typing in response to a thread here, he is in a good mood, no matter what he is typing.
I have a pet wild kitty kitty. If I get close enough to pet it or try picking it up, I bleed, every time. The kitty kitty thinks this is fun and is in a good mood.
If I don't try petting it or picking it up, I don't bleed.
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Leave it to Mountain Man Harsey to have a lynx for a house cat.
This just gets better and better.
TR
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09-16-2005, 18:24
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Hornet Nest Poker
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Originally Posted by FrontSight
ONLY if you negotiate ahead of time! You said simply "Yes". |
Point taken.
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Suggestions for exchange:
1) A DOL pin. I have one and it's bad-a*s.
2) A cool used Army SF tee-shirt. (I will be way jealous if you get one of these cos I don't have one yet, so pretty please, negotiate for 2 !!!! Men's Medium ) Very used is fine!
Hmmm... Hey Sisterrrrrrrrrrrrr ::kisskisskiss::, could I hire you to negotiate with The Reaper for me? While you are at it, I have been meaning to ask for
3) a well-used pair of men's Army boots, any size, (I'm not kidding) to keep in my foyer near my intimidating picture of cute SF XY for when strange people come over to fix things in my house.
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Hmmmmm.... In theory this is brilliant... but for the fact that to have a successful negotiation/trade transaction, the other person needs to truly WANT what is being offered. I don't think this applies here. lol. More a matter of yanking chain, and a subsequent rising to the occassion. As much as I would love to do some negotiating for your benefit sister, I'm not seeing myself in a position to succeed. As for the boots, I have a pair of jungle boots that are worn smooth on the bottoms and completely trashed. I could send them to you, but since they are size 5, I fear the intimidation factor you are after would not be acheived. It could momentarliy stun someone tho if they think you live with a military trained midget.
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... I was actually horrified that he didn't believe that I was a girl.
Now I just don't care.
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Now you're talkin!
Ms. Maisy.... LOVE the new avatar. Nice crop!
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09-16-2005, 19:38
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Bladesmith to the Quiet Professionals
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Ms. FS needs a pair of combat boots, desert tan, in mens size 14's.
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09-16-2005, 21:09
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And I know exactly where she should put them.
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09-16-2005, 21:17
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Originally Posted by Bill Harsey
Ms. FS needs a pair of combat boots, desert tan, in mens size 14's.
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What has she got to trade?
TR
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09-16-2005, 21:28
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Guerrilla
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Originally Posted by Bill Harsey
Ms. FS needs a pair of combat boots, desert tan, in mens size 14's.
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Already taken care of Sir. I spoke to her earlier, will be in the mail tomorrow. 
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