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Welcome "Ding." You'll forgive me if I laugh every time I see your location.
I had called directory assistance in NY to find the number for the Dahlquist Corporation. Not being familiar with the city, I gave the operator the name of the company and the location. I pronounced "Happauge" with my best French pronunciation. She immediately corrected me in her dry, emotionless, New York (more Bronx, I think) vocal tones. She said, "It's Hop Hog." I said, "As in 'leaping pig.'" She began laughing hysterically. It's the first time I'd ever heard an operator (especially one from the Northeast) laugh out loud. She totally lightened up, after that, and we had a great conversation, while she looked for the number. It was one of the most entertaining directory assistance calls I'd ever made.
Welcome, and thanks for bringing back memories. Enjoy the network and all its quirks.
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Randy Johnson
3rd Registered Member 02-21-2001
First Member to Reach 10,000 Posts
First to arrive at the very first Reading Meet
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Last edited by Aredubjay; 04-25-2003 at 12:39 PM.
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