posted on February 10, 2001 04:01:17 PM
I'm sitting here in the backwoods of Tennessee, reading my antiques & flea markets paper, and here's an ad, which says:
"It's a Canadian Style "Pick"!! ... "The "Pick" begins with the ringing of the bell at 8:00 sharp!" ... "Preview for the "Pick" on Sat 2/24, 7:00 a.m." ... "The "Pick" will take place along the porch and on the grounds, and the antique shop will be open during the "Pick" for more great finds!"
Nowhere in this ad am I given a clue as to what a "Pick" actually IS.
Help me here...what's a "PICK?" Are there special rules? A dress code? One hand tied behind my back? WHAT???
posted on February 10, 2001 04:10:47 PM
Dress code is a Beer in one hand and a Tim Horton's donut in the other. Dress code is toque that is colour co-ordinated to the beer label.
posted on February 10, 2001 04:16:53 PM
Well, hell, Zazzie...this here's Tennessee! Cain't I jist go with a Bud and a Krispy Kreme? And I was figuring if there was a 'color' theme, it would be the same colors as Richard Petty's race car.
I'm just glad to know I'm not supposed to be nekkid...
Beth Madness takes a toll. Please use exact change.
posted on February 10, 2001 04:55:34 PM
According to my most recent version of: The world according to Marie, the correct description for the word "pick" is:
Pick: A tool used by a funny little man named Holt Howard (also know as HHoward). Uses for said tool: Wacking out funny little faces using perfectly good pieces of glass.
'Course who knows what those wacky Canadian folks use the word for........
posted on February 10, 2001 04:57:58 PM
Well, Neil, I'd sure enjoy a demonstration of your "picking"!
I'm reading the "Busy Bee Trader," which is a monthly antiques/collectibles paper from around here...you know, lists the upcoming shows and events in a calendar, plus has ads from a lot of the shops and malls, and a few articles about different "collectibles of the month" (this month's features are pie birds and fishing lures).
Are you two Canucks indicating to me, by your rather smart answers, that neither of you know what a Canadian "Pick" is? Oh, dear...I'm sunk.
Beth Madness takes a toll. Please use exact change.
posted on February 10, 2001 05:14:01 PMTo even use the word "pick" in the same sentence with "Holt Howard"...sacrilege
Again, referring back to my trusty version of: The world according to Marie, it is not a sacrilege as long as the word 'pick' comes AFTER the words 'Holt Howard':
For example:
"Why on earth would that Holt Howard guy pick those funny looking kids as models for his jars?"
See, THAT works! What doesn't work is:
"I'd crawl over my dead grandmother to pick up a Holt Howard."
Psssttt...Beth, I tend to continue this for 8 months, seeing as how YOU think 8 months is a long time to harp about something....something like, say a DISNEY BATH SET!
posted on February 10, 2001 05:18:47 PM
Lotsafuzz ...... C'mon, give Beth a break, there was a time not so long ago when she didn't have the nerve to bid under the 2 minute mark.
posted on February 10, 2001 05:22:52 PMNeil...you talking 'bout the? It's a dandy, but I've got that one.
FuzzyDook, I see that I made a tactical error in mentioning that you had been whining about the lost Disney bath set for 8 months, and that I found that somewhat excessive. However, destructive posts about HH stuff for the next 8 months does seem just slightly excessive...for you. I mean, can you really take that much retaliatory abuse? Truly...I believe your salvation lies in learning to snipe! Meet Brother Neil! Along with Brother Earl...a would-be sniper's dream...you can learn, dear. Really, you aren't THAT old.
Beth
Madness takes a toll. Please use exact change.
[ edited by hellcat on Feb 10, 2001 06:51 PM ]
posted on February 10, 2001 05:28:15 PM
Gosh Bethie <snicker>, I'd just *love* to learn to snipe like YOU do....but I don't know if I can afford all those long distance calls!
She *DIDN'T* just say whining....she *couldn't* have....she knows better than that.
posted on February 10, 2001 05:34:53 PM
Aw, shucks, Neil! I'd be embarassed to show that one to Brother Druther. That man is a "0" machine! But you're right...not long ago, I'd have had heart failure at less than 2 minutes...as it was, I only had to suck on oxygen for about 30 minutes this morning...oh, and there was that little pill. Nice little pill, good little pill.
Actually, it wasn't that long ago that I was a serious anti-sniper, engaged in nasty, but enjoyable battle with you, and the gang, eh? I've come a long way, baby!
Ozgirl, thank you! I saw that someplace, and it just seemed 'right'. Feel free to use it at will!
Beth Madness takes a toll. Please use exact change.
posted on February 10, 2001 05:46:35 PM
hellcat~ I have over a dozen zero second snipes....those can be risky so I wouldn't use it for something I was SALIVATING over (3 second buffer then). I highly recommend using atom time to synchronize your computer with ebay's time server. 2 seconds is pretty darn good but could cost you some bucks in the long run.......
posted on February 10, 2001 06:03:22 PM
AHEM! Marie, not all of my snipes are done by proxy...this morning's was all me...probably because none of my fave sniper proxies were awake yet. And yes...I said "whining"...and as I said it, I picked up a handful of ripe huckleberries, and rubbed them on your head.
Dejavu, I use two different clock sync programs, and AtomClock is one of them! I have done a "0" before, but I think it took a couple of years off my life...I just don't have the nerves. GeeWhiz! I'm an old lady! And I agree with you! I wish I could do the "0" reliably, but I just can't. Anytime I bid in under 5 seconds...it's a triumph! And I put on my pink tu-tu and twirl around on my tiny toes...doing the Snipe Lake Ballet!
posted on February 10, 2001 06:08:05 PM
hellcat, you are cracking me up.... I tried esnipe a couple of times but it wasn't very satisfying especially when the booty in question went to another sniper! So I do all my sniping by hand, by myself.....The first few I was so tachycardic I thought I was going to call 911 (but not til I won!)I also do a sniper war dance! hehe
posted on February 10, 2001 07:31:23 PM
I'm a grinning here
Sister Beth
Great snipe, dear. Don't let these folks tell ya different.
How did the flea go this morn - any good pickins'?
Now, speaking of pickins' - that would be my idea of what a Pick may be - a place you go looking for good pickins' like a sale of some old stuff. Maybe that HH Honey may be there hiding under some old kitchen linens and pot holders
Hello my good friends Brother Earl and Brother Neil. hell, all we need now is for Brother Druther to show up!
Neil dear
I just have to say hello to my partner
edited for spelling - shood of yoosed that spel chek by Druther
[ edited by nobs on Feb 10, 2001 07:33 PM ]
posted on February 10, 2001 08:02:41 PMDejavu, what sort of costume do you have for your sniper's dance? I'm picturing...well, never mind what I'm picturing...I just hope it involves a breechcloth. I've looked at eSnipe, but I don't like it. If I'm gonna do it, I want to either do it myself (even if I blow it totally) or get a buddy to do it.
Bill!!! I was hoping to see you, even if you don't know what a "PICK" is...how've you been?
Neil, "All this snipin talk has made me hungry. Off to go chow ........"...typical man, figures you'd either wanta eat or smoke something.
Ahhhh...Earl the Pearl! You are right...not so long ago, I was engaged in a 'death battle' with you, Neil, George, and Tiptie in regard to the moral reprehensibility of sniping. Boy, was I wrong!!! I'm so glad that you boys worked on me until I was "saved"!
Oh...Pokey! God save the Queen?
Nobsy, good day at the flea! In fact, I picked up a little something for your son's collection. Email your addy, please? And I'm certainly going to the "PICK", even if none of these stuffy Canucks will tell me what that is...it precedes a "Tailgate Sale" (175 dealers selling out of the backs of their trucks?) and the Nashville "Heart of Country" show and sale. Big weekend for us, but I guarantee you there won't be an HH Honey hiding under the quilts at any of these events, dang it.
Come ON people...what's a Canadian PICK???
Beth Madness takes a toll. Please use exact change.
I will send it to you, and please track of keep it, ya never know when you might need it!
I wish I lived down your way - that is something I know I would love! Miles of sales. And you can never say never, I learned that!
I would be happy with a 2 second snipe any time of day - I don't go for zeroes, I am not that trustworthy of the computer or my luck!!
Neil
Sure does feel like a class reunion or somrthing. Makes me realize how much I miss the good ol' days. Thankfully, I have managed to keep in touch with everyone but to see them all on the same thread makes me
Now, go ask all them Canuck neighbors of yours what the heck a Canadian Pick is. I bet it is what I think.
I will email ya tomorrow, dear.
I'm taking my happy ass to bed - it is after midnight.
Sorry to have left the party so soon, was off doing a little ferret jig right on top of an uuggglllyyy Mayo jar!
Personally, I'd like to see some signed documentation that the snipe in question was actually done by ol' Bethie there. God knows she wouldn't mind waking up her sniper connection if she thought she could get her furry paws on another one of those uugggllyy jars.
Have you seen my latest offering? Hush now, don't mention it here, the net cops will be after me again.
