Comments on: Michael’s will teach that tawdry strumpet, JoAnne’s a thing or two

By: The Mob Underground

The Mob Underground — Thu, 07 May 2009 03:21:37 +0000

>>Some plaintive bleat from the “I narrowly beat a Morals beef,” Underground?<<

Hey, they never convicted me of anything, and the vat of mayonnaise was just something I was storing for a friend.

By: KBarton10

KBarton10 — Thu, 07 May 2009 00:54:09 +0000

Some plaintive bleat from the “I narrowly beat a Morals beef,” Underground?

Seems to me I’m the only fellow suggesting women have value past the age of 22.

By: The Shopper Underground

The Shopper Underground — Thu, 07 May 2009 00:15:38 +0000

Aside from the fact that you guys sound like a bunch of high school girls discussing mall clothing stores, is anyone else shocked by Singlebarbed’s simultaneous embrace (nurse Treblinka) and shocking treatment of the elderly?

I’m calling the AARP.

By: kbarton10

kbarton10 — Wed, 06 May 2009 21:32:53 +0000

@roughfisher – “I also find it interesting that you like the old ladies” – that smacks of fly girl PURISM, you snooty SOB…

How many hard-bodied 20 year olds own trout/carp streams? Hmmm?

By: A. Wannabe Travelwriter

A. Wannabe Travelwriter — Wed, 06 May 2009 21:05:26 +0000

Maybe it’s a cosmic coincidence that I just pontificated on the fervor of crafters, such as you might find in the isles of Michael’s, JoAnne’s or the Hobby Lobby.

My question to the brownliners is: what use could you find for a gourd? (No fair peeking at what the mountain men of West Papua are sporting.)

http://sanddollaradventures.wordpress.com/2009/05/06/is-that-a-gourd-in-your-ahpants-or-are-you-just-happy-to-see-me/

By: the roughfisher

the roughfisher — Wed, 06 May 2009 20:37:38 +0000

it must be a regional thing. the Joann’s up here blow, and the Michaels have an even smaller selection. the Hobby Lobby rules the roost and their store’s square footage dwarfs both of the other stores combined.

I also find it interesting that you like the old ladies. Around here, the old ladies are the ones to avoid, as they just get in your way and give you a hard time for being on their turf.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Wed, 06 May 2009 18:39:36 +0000

Ok, I hit Hobby Lobby at lunch – hey, it was right next to Wingin’ It. The place looks exactly the same as Michael’s except without nice signs indicating what is in each isle. My vote is for Joann’s. But who is counting.

By: kbarton10

kbarton10 — Wed, 06 May 2009 14:47:04 +0000

I’ve got about 1/8 of the store as bead selection – and more importantly, bead storage … little containers of all shapes and sizes, that could double as fly boxes.

I slammed down 65 bucks on containers – and I’m only half way up that aisle.

I’ll show the “good stuff” shortly, I’m still evaluating them all.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Wed, 06 May 2009 14:30:07 +0000

I hate to say it, but the Michael’s right next to my house sucks. Joann’s blows it away – Joann’s has a better selection of beads, yarns, and other odd ball stuff. Michael’s has become too much of the plastic plants, kids toys, framing store, wicker baskets, scented candles – I want crafts!

I have never tried Hobby Lobby (it is a little ways away) – but will soon.

The part I hate about Michael’s is you have to walk around the whole store, avoiding those high school girls who work there – they don’t have any idea where pinkie scissors are. You have to stalk the store and find that grizzled old lady who is mumbling to herself and never looks up at anyone. When you find her you need to slap a GPS tag on her – because she is priceless and you will need her again! The lady in my Michaels is named Doris (I think) and I need to find out when she works again….I love Doris!

By: KBarton10

KBarton10 — Wed, 06 May 2009 12:52:46 +0000

I’ve never seen a Hobby Lobby, but Michael’s just opened their doors here in town, so I’m doing a happy dance..