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Re: JimmyA
Actually, Wiley, I believe my wife and I are on an even keel when it comes to "brains." I was just hoping not to 'compound' the woman's error by insisting that there were actually no gello beans in that jar! She seemed relatively upset over her gaffe as it was! No matter. It was all in good fun! 
posted by
JimmyA
on April 9, 2012 at 7:21 AM
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Thanks, Bright, and yes, "lost in translation" would be one way to put it! 
posted by
JimmyA
on April 9, 2012 at 7:17 AM
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JimmyA
Well wifey is the brains in that family. I would have said '0' too but then I don't have enough hair to cut anyway.HAPPY EASTER SUNDAY
posted by
WileyJohn
on April 8, 2012 at 4:08 PM
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Happy Easter to you and your wise wife! Great little story and another example of 'lost in translation.' 
posted by
BrightIrish
on April 7, 2012 at 6:40 PM
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Thanks, Sam. I thought it was funny enough that the word ended with an "O," but starting with a "G," well, I just had to say something! See? Spelling does count!
posted by
JimmyA
on April 7, 2012 at 6:14 AM
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That made for a great story! My daughter is looking for a stylist job right now and I am going to tell her about this contest! And, I will have her double check the spelling! LOL! What an encounter, too! sam
posted by
sam444
on April 6, 2012 at 7:12 PM
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Well, FSI, like I wrote, that typo should have gotten me a free hair cut!
posted by
JimmyA
on April 6, 2012 at 12:13 PM
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I've seen a few typos in my day slip on by for a bit...I'm one of the few men who goes to a particular salon.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on April 6, 2012 at 9:46 AM
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Re: It would have been great if you had thought to tell the hairdresser
Maybe, Kabu. Lord knows, with the money I have spent there over the past ten years, I may have been due for a "freebie" anyway!
posted by
JimmyA
on April 6, 2012 at 8:10 AM
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Re: Then again, assuming they're older and wiser,
Thanks, Pat B. Yeah, these ladies may have anticipated something like that, but like I wrote, I wouldn't have held them responsible for their misspelled word anyway. But, I'll never know! 
posted by
JimmyA
on April 6, 2012 at 8:08 AM
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It would have been great if you had thought to tell the hairdresser
she may have given you a free haircut.
posted by
Kabu
on April 6, 2012 at 8:02 AM
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Then again, assuming they're older and wiser,
the ladies may have anticipated your ploy. It would be interesting to test the theory. I like this story -- well told!
posted by
Pat_B
on April 6, 2012 at 7:54 AM
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