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Janet

In article >,
says...
>
> On Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 8:27:45 PM UTC-4, Julie Bove wrote:
> > "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > On 7/30/2015 9:33 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
> > >> On 2015-07-30 8:27 AM, pltrgyst wrote:
> > >>>> .... But this person wants the little cans.
> > >>>
> > >>> Buy larger cans and a single reusable plastic container.
> > >>>
> > >>> -- Larry
> > >>>
> > >>
> > >> Come on. You are walking into the trap. That is a very good suggestion,
> > >> but now you will have to hear why that won't work.
> > >
> > > It makes too much sense. Heaven forfend you buy a larger can and then
> > > break it down into smaller portions. There's going to be a reason it
> > > won't work.
> >
> > Forfend? Using archaic terms now?
>
> I use that term all the time.
>
> > > Sorry but her daughter is not a Princess. I never would have told my
> > > mother: I won't eat that unless it comes out of a smaller can. Really?!
> >
> > Well, that's you. I grew up pretty much getting what I wanted.

Look at the result. A lifetime of happiness, fulfillment and domestic
bliss.

If I had
> > wanted that size, I would have gotten it.
>
> Lucky you. My mother was in charge. If I didn't like what she bought,
> I lumped it.
>
> > We do eat fresh pears. I asked a very specific thing. You don't have the
> > answer, so shut up. You'll never be a Princess.
>
> What's desirable about being a Princess?

Surely you want to be just like Julie, marry Prince Charming, and
live happy every after in a fairytale romance?

You can have it all, thanks to coupons, 17 electric fans and the
right size of tinned food.

Janet UK