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Dee Laundry ([personal profile] deelaundry) wrote2008-10-09 06:09 pm
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Dee's search for bromance

Guy at Exxon station: We only carry newspapers.

Guy at Borders: No, we don't carry TV Guide. Try the Books-a-Million over in [town approximately ten miles away].

Guy at 7-11 #1: There aren't any over there? *pulls out three-ring binder with delivery lists in it* Oh, I guess we didn't get any this week.

Guy at 7-11 #2: You want three copies of TV Guide? Really?

Husband: Yes, OK, fine, I'll watch the kids so you can go find more copies of the magazine. Why don't you pick up dinner on the way back?

*hugs husband*

ETA
Grocery store: *copies of last week's issue*

Guy at drugstore: TV Guide? I haven't seen that here in a loooong time.

Blockbuster: *carries Vogue, Teen Vogue, Heroes magazine, gaming magazines, Entertainment Weekly, but no TV Guide*

7-11 #3: *Dee walks past cops talking sternly to some drunk-looking dude, to buy all but the last copy of the House-Wilson TV Guide* YAY!

[identity profile] chickloveslotr.livejournal.com 2008-10-09 10:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Try the grocery store Publix!!!!!!

[identity profile] deelaundry.livejournal.com 2008-10-10 01:42 am (UTC)(link)
No Publix around here, but I found success at the 7-11!

[identity profile] genagirl.livejournal.com 2008-10-09 10:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Dee let me know if you fail on your quest. I will be buying mine at HyVee tomorrow and will pick up extras if you need them. They don't make it here to the Midwest until Fridays.

[identity profile] deelaundry.livejournal.com 2008-10-10 01:43 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you so much! I was finally able to get all that I need, though. :D Two for me, and some for overseas friends.

[identity profile] hannahrorlove.livejournal.com 2008-10-09 10:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Barnes and Noble didn't have any, the Giant Eagle doesn't have any, the small magazine store on my street only had the CSI one. I'll check a couple other places in the area, but I'd be very willing to trade you porn in case Pittsburgh falls through.

[identity profile] deelaundry.livejournal.com 2008-10-10 01:45 am (UTC)(link)
After eight stops I got the copies I was looking for. Let me know if you can't get some tomorrow, and I'll check near my work for an extra for you.

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[identity profile] inlaterdays.livejournal.com 2008-10-09 10:24 pm (UTC)(link)
I am pouting about them not being available here till tomorrow. :(

[identity profile] deelaundry.livejournal.com 2008-10-10 01:45 am (UTC)(link)
I know! It was hard enough just waiting until Thursday : (
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[identity profile] bironic.livejournal.com 2008-10-09 10:26 pm (UTC)(link)
The Penn Station convenience store usually has a bunch, but that's not going to help either of us. Good luck!

[identity profile] deelaundry.livejournal.com 2008-10-10 01:46 am (UTC)(link)
Mission accomplished finally! Eeeee!

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[identity profile] xaipw.livejournal.com 2008-10-09 10:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Did you try RiteAid or *shudder* Walmart?

[identity profile] deelaundry.livejournal.com 2008-10-10 01:51 am (UTC)(link)
Walmart is like 40 minutes away for me, bleah. But I was able to finish my mission at 7-11 #3! W00t!

[identity profile] californiaquail.livejournal.com 2008-10-09 11:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Uh oh. I haven't even attempted to procure my copy yet. Do you think I'll have trouble?

[identity profile] deelaundry.livejournal.com 2008-10-10 01:54 am (UTC)(link)
My main problem seemed to be not knowing where they actually sell TV Guide. Calling ahead might be an idea to save time and gas. Good luck!

[identity profile] lazy-nightowl.livejournal.com 2008-10-09 11:35 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm having the same issue, dee. Two large grocery chains and one Rite-Aid so far.

My local, indy bookstore doesn't even carry TVGuide, which I didn't realize until I asked and the employee answered me in a bit of a snotty voice! I'll have to try Borders tomorrow. A half-hour drive, but worth it in this case.

And yea, I'm not looking forward to the strange looks I'll get when I bring three or four copies up to the register.

[identity profile] deelaundry.livejournal.com 2008-10-10 01:55 am (UTC)(link)
I'd call ahead to the Borders -- they should be able to tell you if they stock it. If not, 7-11 was what ended up working for me.

[identity profile] leaper182.livejournal.com 2008-10-09 11:39 pm (UTC)(link)
*cuddle*

[identity profile] deelaundry.livejournal.com 2008-10-10 01:55 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks! I finally got what I needed.

[identity profile] calamitysxchild.livejournal.com 2008-10-09 11:44 pm (UTC)(link)
My friend and I went to our local Borders and asked for help, but when they led us to the TV Guide, it did not have the Bromance on the cover. :( We were really sad.

[identity profile] deelaundry.livejournal.com 2008-10-10 01:56 am (UTC)(link)
Was it the CSI cover? The Bromance might come out tomorrow in your area. Good luck!

[identity profile] debbiel66.livejournal.com 2008-10-10 12:40 am (UTC)(link)
Don't grocery stores carry TV Guide any more? I was going to run out tonight and try to get a copy. I haven't bought one in ages.

[identity profile] lazy-nightowl.livejournal.com 2008-10-10 01:14 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, the two grocery chains I went to have plenty of copies of the Oct 6 issue.

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[identity profile] deelaundry.livejournal.com 2008-10-10 01:58 am (UTC)(link)
Mission finally accomplished at the third 7-11! Woo-hoo! I wanted a couple for me, and a few to send to friends overseas. : )

[identity profile] remydoodle.livejournal.com 2008-10-10 01:56 am (UTC)(link)
I would definitly try a food chain store. They always have the tv guide at checkout.

[identity profile] deelaundry.livejournal.com 2008-10-10 01:59 am (UTC)(link)
7-11 worked for me! My grocery store had last week's issue, so if I hadn't been successful tonight, I would've gone back there tomorrow. Yay! :D

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[identity profile] silsbee329.livejournal.com 2008-10-10 02:01 am (UTC)(link)
It's just my luck to have my subscription run out right now. I'm hoping it'll be in my mailbox when I get back from traveling on Sunday, but if not, there will be weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth. Arrrr.

[identity profile] poeia.livejournal.com 2008-10-10 07:44 am (UTC)(link)
If your subscription has run out you might still get one but I wouldn't count on it. TV Guide only delivers an average of 1,200 copies each week for people who's subs have expired. They're the ones you get with notes like "you probably sent in your renewal already and we don't want you to miss an issue." But they'd only do it if they thought they wouldn't sell the # they promised advertisers this week.

I was running to 2 stores near here when I remembered that I had to buy it -- made a big loop through the neighborhood and found a newsstand with a couple of copies.

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[identity profile] shutterbug-12.livejournal.com 2008-10-10 08:02 am (UTC)(link)
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! WOOT! But, man, that is awesome. LOL

[identity profile] deelaundry.livejournal.com 2008-10-10 11:16 am (UTC)(link)
LOLOL My husband thinks I'm crazy.

[identity profile] spoggly.livejournal.com 2008-10-10 08:55 am (UTC)(link)
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHA OMG AN ODYSSEY

[identity profile] deelaundry.livejournal.com 2008-10-10 11:17 am (UTC)(link)
INORITE? Media retailing, why you gotta vex me?
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[identity profile] daisylily.livejournal.com 2008-10-10 10:44 am (UTC)(link)
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

I'm so glad your dedication paid off XD

(And yay for Mr Laundry watching the kids!)

[identity profile] deelaundry.livejournal.com 2008-10-10 11:17 am (UTC)(link)
YOUR COPY IS RIGHT HERE! I think I'll make it to the Post Office today - YAY!

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[identity profile] debbiel66.livejournal.com 2008-10-10 12:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Checked out Rite Aid and the grocery store with no luck. Guess I'll keep trying...

[identity profile] deelaundry.livejournal.com 2008-10-10 07:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Convenience store? That was where I had success.

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Sorry Dee

[identity profile] arielnow.livejournal.com 2008-10-10 03:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Can I email you? I've got a question...Thanks, A

Re: Sorry Dee

[identity profile] deelaundry.livejournal.com 2008-10-10 04:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Sure. deelaundry at yahoo dot com

[identity profile] anoel.livejournal.com 2008-10-10 04:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Man that's how I felt when I couldn't find it at three places. But hopefully today!

[identity profile] deelaundry.livejournal.com 2008-10-10 07:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Good luck!!!

[identity profile] hibernia1.livejournal.com 2008-10-10 06:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Yay awesome, you were able to score! Go Dee!! I'm happy for you! And it's so nice you buy some for the unlucky people overseas who can't buy them for themselves. The House fandom's the best!

[identity profile] deelaundry.livejournal.com 2008-10-10 07:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks - it really made me smile to get the copies, and then I'm happy to spread the fun overseas! ♥

[identity profile] savemoony.livejournal.com 2008-10-14 01:04 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't want to look obsessive by buying more than one at a time, so I keep looking for excuses to go to Shaw's. I haven't been to the supermarket this much in a year! (Have two, will need a third.)