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> On Sat, 20 Jul 2013 13:17:35 +0100, "Ophelia"
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>>Heh I remember Tupperware parties I've moved too many times and had to
>>abandon everything but the basics. Shipping is expensive as well as
>>storage
>>for extended periods Not really worth it for stuff like plastic boxes.
>>Once I stopped moving out of the country, I went a bit mad buying
>>'stuff' So much so that when I retired, I had a humongous clear out of
>>kitchen and books!! We were on first name terms with the charity shops)
>>It wasn't easy but I don't think I have actually missed anything much
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> I felt kind of sad the other day when I realised that I rarely use my
> Tupperware anymore, tend to use the throwaway Ziplock etc (which I
> know is execrable) and feel I should dump it. Some of it was my
> mothers, she bought it in Japan in the 40s/50s from a US PX

Yes, it is sad to lose your mother's stuff, It doesn't take away any good
memories.

Did you see what I said about freezing stuff in silicone containers? The
stuff just pops out and slips into poly bags. I have some nicely stacked
flat stews et al in the freezer now

> Travelling light has great benefits

It did, that

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