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Billy Mays - Departed.
RIP
Hope you get more peace and quiet than you gave us. --Vic |
Billy Mays - Departed.
Vic Smith wrote:
RIP Hope you get more peace and quiet than you gave us. --Vic Good grief...did he swallow one of those damned rags? The only "pitchman" on TV I ever liked was (and is) Ron Popeil, mainly because he really understands how to use the medium to demonstrate products. I can't stand the Progressive Insurance commericials, and that obnoxious "pitch lady," but I do like GEICO's gecko. |
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On Jun 28, 10:46*am, Vic Smith
wrote: RIP Hope you get more peace and quiet than you gave us. --Vic His ultimate demise might have been from all that hair and beard dye he used. |
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On Jun 28, 10:56*am, HK wrote:
Vic Smith wrote: RIP Hope you get more peace and quiet than you gave us. --Vic Good grief...did he swallow one of those damned rags? The only "pitchman" on TV I ever liked was (and is) Ron Popeil, mainly because he really understands how to use the medium to demonstrate products. "Ronco" I was always humored when you could get a $459.00 value for $29.95. |
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On Jun 28, 11:56*am, HK wrote:
Vic Smith wrote: RIP Hope you get more peace and quiet than you gave us. --Vic Good grief...did he swallow one of those damned rags? The only "pitchman" on TV I ever liked was (and is) Ron Popeil, mainly because he really understands how to use the medium to demonstrate products. I can't stand the Progressive Insurance commericials, and that obnoxious "pitch lady," but I do like GEICO's gecko. You just have to respond to every post don't you? |
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Tim wrote:
On Jun 28, 10:56 am, HK wrote: Vic Smith wrote: RIP Hope you get more peace and quiet than you gave us. --Vic Good grief...did he swallow one of those damned rags? The only "pitchman" on TV I ever liked was (and is) Ron Popeil, mainly because he really understands how to use the medium to demonstrate products. "Ronco" I was always humored when you could get a $459.00 value for $29.95. Yep...RONCO. Remember the Popeil Pocket Fisherman, the little plastic fishing rod and reel? And all the other products, some good, some silly, some surreal? The one that scares me is that countertop chicken cooker. It has to get hot as hades on the outside as well as the inside, and it must be a pain in the ass to clean, too. I love the cheap knives commerical...there's enough quality there to slice cleanly through at least one tomato. |
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On Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:56:01 -0400, HK wrote:
Vic Smith wrote: RIP Hope you get more peace and quiet than you gave us. --Vic Good grief...did he swallow one of those damned rags? The only "pitchman" on TV I ever liked was (and is) Ron Popeil, mainly because he really understands how to use the medium to demonstrate products. Speaking of Popeil, reminds me of a fishing rod I bought, and even used a few times. No, not the pocket fisherman. Can't remember where I bought it. Might have been Cabelas or a now defunct outfitter. Late '60's or early '70's. Maybe Finnysports. I wanted something that would fit in a small tacklebox I always carried in my car trunk. It had a cork-wrapped butt, but was otherwise all metal. Don't know what metal, but it looked like a copper alloy. Never showed corrosion beyond tarnishing, but I never had it near salt. It was telescoping, collapsed to about 14-16" and extended to about 5 1/2' Wasn't cheap, but I wanted it. Always collapsed and extended well, but didn't feel right as it was too stiff and had very bad balance. Don't know what a big fish would have done to it, and I don't recall ever catching anything with it. Don't know where it went. I wouldn't have thrown it away. Funny how you had stuff and then remember it, but don't know what happened to it. First time I thought about that thing in decades. I can't stand the Progressive Insurance commericials, and that obnoxious "pitch lady," but I do like GEICO's gecko. That bimbo talked cute the first time I heard her. First time was enough I guess. Downhill from there. I flip the channel when I see her now. --Vic |
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On Jun 28, 11:29*am, HK wrote:
Tim wrote: On Jun 28, 10:56 am, HK wrote: Vic Smith wrote: RIP Hope you get more peace and quiet than you gave us. --Vic Good grief...did he swallow one of those damned rags? The only "pitchman" on TV I ever liked was (and is) Ron Popeil, mainly because he really understands how to use the medium to demonstrate products. "Ronco" I was always humored when you could get a $459.00 value for $29.95. Yep...RONCO. Remember the Popeil Pocket Fisherman, the little plastic fishing rod and reel? And all the other products, some good, some silly, some surreal? The one that scares me is that countertop chicken cooker. It has to get hot as hades on the outside as well as the inside, and it must be a pain in the ass to clean, too. I love the cheap knives commerical...there's enough quality there to slice cleanly through at least one tomato. I remember the hair spray that was supposed to make thin hair look thicker.... |
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Vic Smith wrote:
On Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:56:01 -0400, HK wrote: Vic Smith wrote: RIP Hope you get more peace and quiet than you gave us. --Vic Good grief...did he swallow one of those damned rags? The only "pitchman" on TV I ever liked was (and is) Ron Popeil, mainly because he really understands how to use the medium to demonstrate products. Speaking of Popeil, reminds me of a fishing rod I bought, and even used a few times. No, not the pocket fisherman. Can't remember where I bought it. Might have been Cabelas or a now defunct outfitter. Late '60's or early '70's. Maybe Finnysports. I wanted something that would fit in a small tacklebox I always carried in my car trunk. It had a cork-wrapped butt, but was otherwise all metal. Don't know what metal, but it looked like a copper alloy. Never showed corrosion beyond tarnishing, but I never had it near salt. It was telescoping, collapsed to about 14-16" and extended to about 5 1/2' Wasn't cheap, but I wanted it. Always collapsed and extended well, but didn't feel right as it was too stiff and had very bad balance. Don't know what a big fish would have done to it, and I don't recall ever catching anything with it. Don't know where it went. I wouldn't have thrown it away. Funny how you had stuff and then remember it, but don't know what happened to it. First time I thought about that thing in decades. I can't stand the Progressive Insurance commericials, and that obnoxious "pitch lady," but I do like GEICO's gecko. That bimbo talked cute the first time I heard her. First time was enough I guess. Downhill from there. I flip the channel when I see her now. --Vic I tried a few telescoping rods, never found one I really like. I do sometimes bring along a two piece "ugly stick" spinning rod I've had for many years. It's got a little case and goes "carry-on." I pack a small spinning reel and gear in my checked luggage. For a really portable rig, it's not bad. |
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On Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:20:55 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote: On Jun 28, 10:46Â*am, Vic Smith wrote: RIP Hope you get more peace and quiet than you gave us. --Vic His ultimate demise might have been from all that hair and beard dye he used. The thought passed through my mind. Whenever he came on I would instantly jack up the TV volume about 7 notches. So even if my wife was in the kitchen she'd know when he was on. Didn't tell her what I was doing. She was on the phone talking to her mom when I interrupted her and told her Billy Mays had died. She said "Good!" But she later said she didn't mean that. --Vic |
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On Jun 28, 10:46*am, Vic Smith
wrote: RIP Hope you get more peace and quiet than you gave us. --Vic http://xa8.xanga.com/1cbf021b3763221...m171161359.gif |
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On Jun 28, 11:46*am, Vic Smith
wrote: RIP Hope you get more peace and quiet than you gave us. --Vic IMO....I think the beard ate him. I couldn't understand why he never used Oxy-Clean on it....... |
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On Jun 28, 12:29*pm, HK wrote:
Tim wrote: On Jun 28, 10:56 am, HK wrote: Vic Smith wrote: RIP Hope you get more peace and quiet than you gave us. --Vic Good grief...did he swallow one of those damned rags? The only "pitchman" on TV I ever liked was (and is) Ron Popeil, mainly because he really understands how to use the medium to demonstrate products. "Ronco" I was always humored when you could get a $459.00 value for $29.95. Yep...RONCO. Remember the Popeil Pocket Fisherman, the little plastic fishing rod and reel? And all the other products, some good, some silly, some surreal? The one that scares me is that countertop chicken cooker. It has to get hot as hades on the outside as well as the inside, and it must be a pain in the ass to clean, too. I love the cheap knives commerical...there's enough quality there to slice cleanly through at least one tomato. You just gotta know what brand of knives to buy. There's some real nice stuff (Culinary) on the market. |
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"Vic Smith" wrote in message ... RIP Hope you get more peace and quiet than you gave us. --Vic When he came on, I'd say, "Goddamit, I'll buy whatever you are selling. Send me one quick! Just shut the **** up!" Steve |
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Loogypicker wrote:
On Jun 28, 11:56 am, HK wrote: Vic Smith wrote: RIP Hope you get more peace and quiet than you gave us. --Vic Good grief...did he swallow one of those damned rags? The only "pitchman" on TV I ever liked was (and is) Ron Popeil, mainly because he really understands how to use the medium to demonstrate products. I can't stand the Progressive Insurance commericials, and that obnoxious "pitch lady," but I do like GEICO's gecko. You just have to respond to every post don't you? What else does fat ass have to do all day? Go boating? |
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Tim wrote:
On Jun 28, 11:29 am, HK wrote: Tim wrote: On Jun 28, 10:56 am, HK wrote: Vic Smith wrote: RIP Hope you get more peace and quiet than you gave us. --Vic Good grief...did he swallow one of those damned rags? The only "pitchman" on TV I ever liked was (and is) Ron Popeil, mainly because he really understands how to use the medium to demonstrate products. "Ronco" I was always humored when you could get a $459.00 value for $29.95. Yep...RONCO. Remember the Popeil Pocket Fisherman, the little plastic fishing rod and reel? And all the other products, some good, some silly, some surreal? The one that scares me is that countertop chicken cooker. It has to get hot as hades on the outside as well as the inside, and it must be a pain in the ass to clean, too. I love the cheap knives commerical...there's enough quality there to slice cleanly through at least one tomato. I remember the hair spray that was supposed to make thin hair look thicker.... *That's* why WAFA is a RONCO fan! |
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D K wrote:
Loogypicker wrote: On Jun 28, 11:56 am, HK wrote: Vic Smith wrote: RIP Hope you get more peace and quiet than you gave us. --Vic Good grief...did he swallow one of those damned rags? The only "pitchman" on TV I ever liked was (and is) Ron Popeil, mainly because he really understands how to use the medium to demonstrate products. I can't stand the Progressive Insurance commericials, and that obnoxious "pitch lady," but I do like GEICO's gecko. You just have to respond to every post don't you? What else does fat ass have to do all day? Go boating? When I am away from the computer for a day or two, I just do a quick "catch up" and really don't read most of the post, but from a quick scan, it looks like Harry is never away from him computer. -- Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq. This Newsgroup post is a natural product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects |
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"Just Regigie" wrote in message ... D K wrote: Loogypicker wrote: On Jun 28, 11:56 am, HK wrote: Vic Smith wrote: RIP Hope you get more peace and quiet than you gave us. --Vic Good grief...did he swallow one of those damned rags? The only "pitchman" on TV I ever liked was (and is) Ron Popeil, mainly because he really understands how to use the medium to demonstrate products. I can't stand the Progressive Insurance commericials, and that obnoxious "pitch lady," but I do like GEICO's gecko. You just have to respond to every post don't you? What else does fat ass have to do all day? Go boating? When I am away from the computer for a day or two, I just do a quick "catch up" and really don't read most of the post, but from a quick scan, it looks like Harry is never away from him computer. Amazing isn't it? He must be so much fun to be around with his nose pointed at a computer monitor 24/7. --Mike |
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On Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:07:42 -0600, "SteveB"
wrote: "Vic Smith" wrote in message .. . RIP Hope you get more peace and quiet than you gave us. When he came on, I'd say, "Goddamit, I'll buy whatever you are selling. Send me one quick! Just shut the **** up!" I heard him say something about how he talks from the diaphragm. My wife is painting the kitchen, and I offered to help her 3 times now. But I talked from the diaphragm. You should hear it in an empty kitchen. She told me "Get the hell out of here!" 3 times. Thanks, Billy. --Vic |
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Oh, and here I thought you meant Willie Mays,, ...... who's Billy
Mays??? |
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