Jimmy Hoffa Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 Just now, Chi_Archie said: what's a catalog? Those thick and heavy paper items full of pictures that weigh down a letter carriers mail pouch and make their job even more miserable. There used to be a store called Sears that sent them out by the millions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi_Archie Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 you old timers make up the weirdest shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeman Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 6 minutes ago, Chi_Archie said: you old timers make up the weirdest shit it used to be quite exciting paging through the sears catalog - prob 1000 pages, looking at all the shit you could buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi_Archie Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 the original sears tower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi_Archie Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 view from refinished top floor ball room looking down to new sears tower 5 miles away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Hoffa Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 Sears had everything. It was a department store and you would get dragged down there on a Saturday afternoon for hours. Dad would go to the automotive and hardware areas and hopefully you got to go with him because he might take you to the toy department but wouldn't buy you anything. Mom went to the boring stuff like the clothes and housewares department. Sometime she even went to the 3rd floor to look at shit like sheets and furniture. On the way out if you were lucky you might get a pit stop at the candy department and get some fresh popcorn. 3 hours minimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Hoffa Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 17 minutes ago, mikeman said: it used to be quite exciting paging through the sears catalog - prob 1000 pages, looking at all the shit you could buy. It was a battle between us brothers as to who would get to the Magic Markers first to draw beards on the unattractive models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeman Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 6 minutes ago, Jimmy Hoffa said: It was a battle between us brothers as to who would get to the Magic Markers first to draw beards on the unattractive models. I think there was also a montgomery wards catalog and pennies as well. Sears was king though. Also 98% of the catalog was simple newsprint(thin paper), no glossy high end paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickBateman Posted April 19 Author Report Share Posted April 19 2 hours ago, Jimmy Hoffa said: Those thick and heavy paper items full of pictures that weigh down a letter carriers mail pouch and make their job even more miserable. There used to be a store called Sears that sent them out by the millions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickBateman Posted April 20 Author Report Share Posted April 20 John Boy is the next one to get his ass handed to him. I beat USPS and some bullshit union. In less than a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickBateman Posted April 21 Author Report Share Posted April 21 Also got an apology email from the USPEES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGS 9.5 Posted April 21 Report Share Posted April 21 On 4/19/2024 at 4:16 PM, Jimmy Hoffa said: Sears had everything. It was a department store and you would get dragged down there on a Saturday afternoon for hours. Dad would go to the automotive and hardware areas and hopefully you got to go with him because he might take you to the toy department but wouldn't buy you anything. Mom went to the boring stuff like the clothes and housewares department. Sometime she even went to the 3rd floor to look at shit like sheets and furniture. On the way out if you were lucky you might get a pit stop at the candy department and get some fresh popcorn. 3 hours minimum. yes, this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGS 9.5 Posted April 21 Report Share Posted April 21 On 4/19/2024 at 4:24 PM, mikeman said: I think there was also a montgomery wards catalog and pennies as well. Sears was king though. Also 98% of the catalog was simple newsprint(thin paper), no glossy high end paper. yes, and this also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickBateman Posted April 22 Author Report Share Posted April 22 Got a call from Senator Susan Collin's office this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeman Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 6 minutes ago, PatrickBateman said: Got a call from Senator Susan Collin's office this morning. can we get a pic of this mailbox and why the guy didn't like the location? And where he wanted it moved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Hoffa Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 31 minutes ago, PatrickBateman said: Got a call from Senator Susan Collin's office this morning. Pushing their buttons in an election year is wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstripe Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 Are you still barreled in at the rental cabin ? Or did john boy let you back in ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickBateman Posted April 22 Author Report Share Posted April 22 5 hours ago, mikeman said: can we get a pic of this mailbox and why the guy didn't like the location? And where he wanted it moved? I'll take one tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickBateman Posted April 22 Author Report Share Posted April 22 2 hours ago, redstripe said: Are you still barreled in at the rental cabin ? Or did john boy let you back in ? Back in. John Boy is OUT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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