Originally Posted by Phil_gretz

I'm so deep into restorations/repairs that they cannot even speak my language anymore.

Example: "Do you have any old DiaCompe non-aero road lever takeoffs in a bin? I'm looking for the black plastic conical ferrules that rest on top of the hoods beneath the outer cable..."

Them: "huh?"

"Okay, do you stock grey lined cable housing?"

Them: "no. we have black...."

Many, many other examples. They're just not in my universe.