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We've discussed ones that "irk" us....I would LOVE to hear someone say to me.... Sure do anything you want to my truck (sign, building facade, etc.) ....money is no object! Would you like me to give you the money up front?
What are some of your "dream" sayings?
-------------------- Bill Diaz Diaz Sign Art Pontiac IL www.diazsignart.com Posts: 2115 | From: Pontiac, IL | Registered: Dec 2001
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'Yup, I like what you've sugested, but I was thinking of something a LOT MORE elaborate. We have the budget to go WILD on this project you know."
Some day...
-dan
-------------------- Dan Sawatzky Imagination Corporation Yarrow, British Columbia dan@imaginationcorporation.com http://www.imaginationcorporation.com
Being a grampa is one of the the most wonderful things in the world!!! Posts: 8766 | From: Yarrow, B.C. Canada | Registered: Nov 1998
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"uh oh...I guess I forgot to bring my checkbook, would cash be OK?"
On the other hand (true story) I did have one lady in Scottsdale who was reluctant to accept cash to settle my account and wanted a check instead!!! I never have understood that one!!!
-------------------- Chris Elliott 1longshot@classicnet.net cell 62084two2232 Posts: 686 | From: Scottsdale, AZ & Anthony, KS, USA | Registered: Dec 1999
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How about someone who says..."If you give me a deal on this one, I'll send everyone I know to you. You'll by busy for the rest of your life". and means it?
-------------------- Terry Baird Baird Signs 3484 West Lake Rd. Canandaigua, NY 14424 Posts: 790 | From: Canandaigua, New York | Registered: Dec 2002
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I was sitting in a bar one night listening to the political discussion taking place between the bartender/owner and a couple of other customers. This is the type of conversation where a bunch of half wasted dudes are able to see clearly enough to solve all of the world's problems in 34 minutes.
Anyway, they were discussing a local politician and the bartender referred to the guy as "ANOTHER BLEMISH ON THE CHAPPED ASS OF SOCIETY." I thought it was the funniest thing I had ever heard. But, then again, I was in the bar at the time.
-------------------- Jeff Vrstal Main Street Signs 157 E. Main Street Evansville, WI 53536 1-608-882-0322 Posts: 670 | From: Evansville, Wisconsin | Registered: Sep 2001
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Nine years ago, the regional manager for a major truck manufacturing company told me they wanted to give something to the CEO. He said: "Imagine no budget and the quality is to be that of the presidential seal in Washington, D.C." Ka-Ching!!!
We came up with the idea for an elaborate set of inlays of Copper, Stainless Steel, Blue Bahia Granite and a slew of exotic materials and techniques for $18,000. He almost had a heart attack: "I know I said no budget, but is there anything you can do for a grand". Oh, there IS a budget.
We ended up with a seal of Wenge, Zebrawood, Carrara Marble and Gold and Palladium leaf for $1800.
I heard what I LOVED to hear but I didn't get to do what I would have LOVED to do. Such is life...
-------------------- David Harding A Sign of Excellence Carrollton, TX Posts: 5107 | From: Carrollton, TX, USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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What a great post! Stuff I have actually heard.... Are you sure that's enough? Do you need that up front? or the customer who just calls and says: I need this asap, get it done. (These are the hardest ones to price). Or my favorite, "You did a design for my friend and it was awesome, do you have time for me too"?
""Good judgment comes from experience; and a lot of that comes from bad judgment" - Will Rogers Posts: 3503 | From: Beautiful Newaygo, Michigan | Registered: Mar 2003
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My favourite is when a gov't purchaser calls at year-end and says (true story):
"I have 20K to spend- or I lose it from my budget next year!!let's get crackin' ..."
Then from the other side of the same facility, 24 hrs. later- "I'm sick of dealing with the other dude- I want to order 14K worth of stuff- I'm new at this so SEND ME WHAT YOU THINK I NEED". YEEhaw!!
THe only sad part of all of this is it was taxpayer money...
-------------------- Steve Burke Cascades Inc NS Canada
If at first you don't succeed, skydiving isn't for you Posts: 359 | From: NS Canada | Registered: Jan 2002
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"You are such a talented person that I am going to make it my mission to see that you have work for the rest of your natural life if you want it. I don't see any reason for you to dwell on work that isn't worthy of your talents so I am personally going to be your benfactor. I don't see any reason a person of your skills should have to do anything other than just what you WANT to do. Also I notice that your shop is in need of an update. I am sending you a blank check so that you can get any equipement that you see fit. I also know that you have worked your fanny off for most of your life and you might need a break and I feel your creativity might be enhanced if you did a round the world trip. You should take your wife and when you get back you should be rested and ready to start on what ever you want to tackle first." Now come on folks....let's get REALLY dreaming here!!
-------------------- Bill Diaz Diaz Sign Art Pontiac IL www.diazsignart.com Posts: 2115 | From: Pontiac, IL | Registered: Dec 2001
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'that's just..................wow.........................so cool..........................wow.......................how did you?......................................wow............................'
followed by 'here's a cheque, you just fill it out, whatever seems appropriate, I've already signed it'
my reply 'OK' mr. Gates
-------------------- "Are we having fun yet?" Peter Schuttinga DZines Sign Studio 1617 Millstream rd Victoria BC V9B-6G4 Posts: 521 | From: Victoria BC | Registered: Mar 2002
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The saying I most love hearing is "you are a great Mom!" That makes me beam more than anything else.
But for dreaming ...I would love to hear "Cheryl you have been given this quaint old house right on the water with a huge shop and painting loft overlooking Lake Washington on the west side. There are no restrictions as far as signs, landscaping, or remodeling. Go for it! "
Posts: 3729 | From: Seattle | Registered: Sep 1999
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I coach football and after the first week of practice last year I got the players together and had all the asst. coaches say a few words to them. Most just said—good job today, see you tomorrow etc. One new coach stood up and said; You know, the way I see it there are three kinds of players out here, The ones that are making it happen The ones that are watching it happen And a bunch of yall Wondering What Happened!
Trying to be a stoic as I could, I just couldn’t help it, I just busted out laughing, everybody was laughing.
-------------------- Pat Phipps Custom Trophy & Design Glenn Dale. MD ______________________ _ "A Man Don't Learn A Lesson Less It Costs Him Blood or Money " Posts: 78 | From: Glenn Dale, Maryland | Registered: Feb 2003
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