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> In a message dated 10/14/2002 10:55:36 AM US Mountain Standard Time,
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
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> <<
> That was an hour ago. I'm calm now.
> >>
>
> This may help.
>
> If you ever get a phone solicitation about double pane windows, they usually
> use the words comfort and security. Tell the salesperson that you raise pit
> bulls for a living. You don't need more security. When they remind you of the
> insulation value, say very quickly:
>
> Oh no need there. I tape the dogs to the windows.
>
> ...and hang up immediately.
>
> Just a small victory.
If you're getting tired of home-improvement home solicitations, the
quickest way to get away from them is tell them that you rent.
For specific types of home improvement:
I guess the above works very nicely on the windows. :)
If anyone is trying to sell you siding, telling them that it's a brick
house will usually end the call right there. Those are the ones we've
had the most of. Once Dan started telling them it was a brick house,
the calls started dropping off.
Julia
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