Who's the traitor?

[John Bridge]

I was just cruising around Amazon.com and decided to check my book listing. Guess what now. Someone is trying to sell a used copy of my book! I want to know who that sneaky traitor is, and I want to know now! :D

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/offering-page/ref=sdp_ab_ub/002-5687567-0663264?index=fixed-price&field-offering-type=used&field-asin=0830625720&field-status=open&size=25&rank=+price

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[Cami A]

Hmmmm...shipping from Florida, I see. ;)

[John Bridge]

Is that you, Art? I swear, if I ever find out . . . .

:D

[flatfloor]

Er..um..how much do they want? :D

[John Bridge]

It's still over-priced. They want twelve bucks. :D

[chip]

I hate to admit, that I have yet to buy a copy.

I have meant too, just haven't gotten around to it.

So it isn't me.

If it isn't too dog eared, maybe I should look into it.;)

Chippy

[Bri]

Probably the copy MB used for reference material, before he wrote his book. Trying to get rid of the evidence and make a extra buck at the same time.;) :)

[John Bridge]

MB wrote his book before I wrote mine. But MB did revise his book after mine was published.

But even being the friends we are, I can't imagine Michael carrying my book around all these years. ;)

Art,

You'd better get your butt out and buy a new copy so Patti can get her royalty money. You owe it to her, you skin flint, you.

[chip]

Why, I think that is the nicest thing anyone has said about me around here.

Now does any one know the origin of that saying?

They were so cheap, they used flint to skin their animals, instead of buying a knife?

John, when you everything as well as I, who needs a book.

Well, ok. Maybe I should buy the book, even though I can't remember the last time I forgot something, I could use it for reference just in case I do.

Now what was the subject of this post....

Chip

[Cami A]

You knew I'd look that up:

From Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins (1997) by Robert Hendrickson:

skinflint A cheap, mean penny-pincher, a Scrooge. The term, first recorded in 1690, is said to derive from the medieval saying to skin a flint, to be very exacting in making a bargain. A flint is a hard stone and would be difficult if not impossible to skin.

[Sonnie Layne]

Hey Chipster,

If ya wanna make your clients really nervous, have a copy of John's book open while you're tiling their shower. Everytime they walk by, start reading it...and mumble. Drooling is optional. :D

[John Bridge]

I don't want to make my customers nervous. I want them at ease. Therefore, I keep Michael's book open on my mud board. ;)

[Hobbit]

Really John??

I can't imagine anyone selling your book--books are make to be bought-not sold.:D Of course, for every book bought there has to be one sold---I guess:confused:.

I, of course, being the tile novice that I am, don't own your book (yet). I figured a novice couldn't understand an in-depth book, and later (no longer a beginner) probably wouldn't need it. There must be something wrong with my reasoning:confused:. :D

I have to admit, however, that I ordered a copy of Foo's (or Choo, or Shoo, or whatever his name is) book. Cami's glowing report pushed me over the edge!

Now, does anyone know where I can get a book that tells what (or who) I do first?

[Cami A]

Now wait jest a minute, Hobbit! If you're going to take me at face value, you should buy John's book, too. It will make a nice addition to your library- no other book covers "standing around" and precisely when you should drink adult beverages. Apparently there's also great, detailed information on actually tiling floors and walls, too.

"...Now, does anyone know where I can get a book that tells what (or who) I do first?

Well, there is a guide for "what to do" (http://www.stmarys.edu/prospective/prosp_first.htm) and another for the other option. (http://www.hinduism.org.za/women.htm#** HUSBAND* ** How to choose a wife - How to treat your wife) :D

[Ron]

Hi Cami

If it wasn't for the sacred cow and some other inconvenient technicalities,I might just convert to Hinduism after reading those paragraphs about women. :D I like the way Hindi describes her ;) Where do you find the time to search for these bits of wisdom?

[Hobbit]

Cami:

I didn't take your name in vain!! Really! You're right of course-I probably need John's book--and Michael's too. Never can know too much--that's what I say.:)

Anyway, for now the countertop book will do--can't read more than one at a time anyway. Amazon supposedly gave me 30% off. That's a bargain if you get the book (haven't received it yet).

Oh, thanks for the possible answers (links) to my question. I have read the Hindu response (admittedly with immense trepidation), and while I think some of the ideas may have merit, I like beef too much.

[Cami A]

Ron, all it takes is the right tool (http://www.google.com) for the job and it takes very little time. Just give up drinking and television and you'd be suprised at all the spare time you find....;)


Just having a little fun- I know Hobbits are the well-read type, and eventually you'll buy all the books you need. :D


No one's following my first suggestion, I see... :rolleyes:







(of course I wouldn't really give up beer- just checking to see if anyone's paying attention...)

[Hobbit]

If by "first suggestion" you mean the St. Mary's page, I tried it. Just a blank page on my screen. The background color was good tho-----;)

[Cami A]

Darn...the second part of the joke makes little sense without the first. At least the second was nicely written. :D

[John Bridge]

Well, there's a post around here somewhere concerning a bargain at Amazon.com (or was is Barnes and Noble?). MB's book and JB's book packaged together for a piddling $29.95. That's $19.95 for me and a ten-spot for Michael. :D