Re: pigs in LA

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Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <Parpp807-at-aol-dot-com>

In a message dated 8/14/01 8:18:41 AM Central Daylight Time, tesla-at-pupman-dot-com 
writes:

<<  I've already called southern California Edison, DWP, San Diego gas 
 and electric and pacific gas and electric. None of them have been able to 
 give me anything. >>

Hi Justin,

Knowing nothing about the particular situation in your area (I can guess, tho 
 :-), 
I can only speak as a certified scrounger. Trying to get Tesla and electrical 
goodies
by calling on the phone is not going to work. You must go in person. Try very 
hard
to avoid the gum-chewing receptionist by going out in the back in the yard or 
where the
workers are. Get to the EE type who will probably have to give final approval 
but that is
not always the case. You gotta schmooze, reconnoiter, and work on the vibes of
of the situation. Speak in technical terms to show that you know what you 
want. Be prepared to offer a few bucks (no credit card) and don't  drive 
there in your Rolls.

Good luck on the hunt.

Ralph Zekelman