[SamAdams76]

I like threads like these because I get to post some of my random thoughts here without being accused of going off-topic.

Damn, do I get annoyed when I have to go buy suits for work. It is never as simple as just walking into the place and saying "I'd like to have a couple of suits please."

Suddenly I find myself surrounded by folks of questionable sexual orientation taking measurements of my chest, my neck and who knows what else. Then I'm trying on suit jacket after suit jacket while they say things that make no sense to me like "that extra jacket button makes you look taller and thinner" and "those earth-tones on that jacket really bring out your complexion."

Then I'm herded into the dressing room with trousers to try on and each time I come out, some short, fat tailor with a foreign accent comes out and makes chalk marks all over the pants and jackets. I haven't even agree to buy them yet and already they are custom-fitting them to me.

Now I come out and on some long table, a young women is laying out a dozen or so shirts and ties to go with the suits I "just bought." Shoes, socks, belts and cuff links are brought into the mix and by the time I walk out of there, my American Express card just got whacked for over $3,000.

Damn, I wish I only had to wear khakis and golf shirts to work.

[redhead]

"Any advise for a newbie?"

1. Spell "advice" with a "C"

2. Never pat a burning dog.

3. Reply to replies or face the Viking Kitties.

[tomkat]

JS .. it's been four hours and a couple hundred posts on your 'welcome' thread.

While understanding that you likely have kid/household duties to tend to, popping in with a reply before the night's over would be wise.

Most of us are a congenial enough bunch, but if a couple of the resident pirhana think they sniff something amiss, they'll be on ya like white on rice.

/.02

[stilloftyhenight]

Welcome, TPD. I am torn between Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum as well. We need to unite behind one candidate and soon. My biggest fear is that Romney will slip through the cracks because we are so divided.

[JMJJR]

Welcome to FR !

Following your post has been my entertainment for the day, except when I was in the shower, it’s series and hugh!

thanks!

[Semper Mark]

Well, it's been two days now and I'm still waiting for my relief...

(My arms are getting tired.)

[Darksheare]

“I am new to Free Republic. I look forward to being a small part of this community. “

Let the ceremonial hazing commence!
Light the green fires, bring forth the typo inducing coffee!
Play that grand old song Hot Cross Buns while dancing the ants in the pants dance, this time with real ants!
[Unlike last time when we had the applicant dancing with a seal strapped to his back. Ugh, what a mess that was.]

[MinuteGal]

Florida has three FR chapters. Living in Tallahassee, you are automatically a member of the Northern FR Chapter. No dues, no meetings, no mandates, just activism and fraternity when you want it.

Available to all Florida freepers is a restricted Florida state forum for chapter announcements, activism and interaction. Freepmail your Northern Chapter Leader, “Saminfl” to introduce yourself and for info how to access the state forum.

If there are any other Florida newbies on this thread and I can be of help with info, please freepmail me at “MinuteGal”.

Leni

[TPD_Jim.Smith]

So here I am again. I have been reading a lot of posts and not posting anything. I think I will start posting soon. Thanks for all the advise, I think I might stick around FR for awhile.

Regards,

Jim Smith