I decided I had to go to Costco because SOMEone here got me
in the mood for king crab legs. Got there, realized we had better get
something to eat because now I'm hungry. Normally, being the
princess that I am, Costco is not a dining destination for me.

Oh, I know, someone said something about a chicken bake.
Good a time as any to try that. Not bad at all, and I wrapped up
half to then drag all over the store. I'm sure no one minded the
scent of leftovers wafting everywhere I walked.

Ran into someone from work ... not someone I worked with, just
someone. Enough to stop, say hi, what's going on ... well, she
launched into this detailed story of her daughter's life as a Coast Guard
wife, blah blah blah ... I felt like I was getting those X shapes across
my eyes, and I was becoming frightened that she would never stop
talking! (laugh) Like someone put a quarter in her back and wound
her up. I didn't even know she had a daughter!

Whew. Got some stuff, not a whole lot, couldn't resist that enormous
tin of Danish butter cookies, hey. Got on line and there is a holdup.
Two people in front of me, all progress has ground to a halt. Woman
was paying with a debit card, she couldn't remember her PIN. They
cancelled her order, checked someone else through (more on her) and
she decided maybe she did remember it. They keyed in the entire order
for her AGAIN ... hello, can she not go to the back of the line?? ... and
the PIN wasn't right again! Call AGAIN for the key.

Gimme a break. The woman in front of me, she had no clue you were
supposed to put the stuff on the belt. They were telling her, take the
stuff out of the cart! She's looking at them like ... what? Lady, what is
wrong with you. Finally they started helping her. Crazy.

And, you know this is coming ... they didn't have any king crab legs.

nancy

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
...
>I decided I had to go to Costco because SOMEone here got me
> in the mood for king crab legs. Got there, realized we had better get
> something to eat because now I'm hungry. Normally, being the
> princess that I am, Costco is not a dining destination for me.

>
> And, you know this is coming ... they didn't have any king crab legs.
>
> nancy
>

My condolences. No seafood-only stores in town?

"JoeSpareBedroom" > wrote

> "Nancy Young" > wrote

>>I decided I had to go to Costco because SOMEone here got me
>> in the mood for king crab legs.

>> And, you know this is coming ... they didn't have any king crab legs.

> My condolences. No seafood-only stores in town?

No, and I don't know of any seafood-only stores ... anywhere.
Around here, I mean. I'll make a pizza, instead. Picked up some
mozzarella, I happen to really like Costco motz.

nancy

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
. ..
>
> "JoeSpareBedroom" > wrote
>
>> "Nancy Young" > wrote
>
>>>I decided I had to go to Costco because SOMEone here got me
>>> in the mood for king crab legs.
>
>>> And, you know this is coming ... they didn't have any king crab legs.
>
>> My condolences. No seafood-only stores in town?
>
> No, and I don't know of any seafood-only stores ... anywhere.
> Around here, I mean. I'll make a pizza, instead. Picked up some
> mozzarella, I happen to really like Costco motz.
>
> nancy
>

Crab legs are a major profit thing for the regular supermarkets. I was at
our public/farmer's market two weeks back. Three seafood wholesalers have a
presence there. My son was making noise about crab legs. I bought snow crab
for $5.99 a pound. Two days later, I noticed the same kind at the
supermarket: $21.99 a pound. Probably came from the same wholesaler.

Nancy Young wrote:

> And, you know this is coming ... they didn't have any king crab legs.
>
> nancy

NO!!!!

I was thinking of going to the grocery store this morning (not for King Crab
Legs)... until I set foot outside this morning. Remember yesterday it was
70 degrees? Today I have logs blazing in the fire; it's only in the 40's!
Definitely not enough incentive for me to go running out to the store!
Today is perfect wrap up in front of a blazing fire day

Now, which stew recipe should I try? Hmmmmm. Oh crap, I don't have any
chuck roast!

Jill

"JoeSpareBedroom" > wrote

> "Nancy Young" > wrote

>> No, and I don't know of any seafood-only stores ... anywhere.
>> Around here, I mean. I'll make a pizza, instead. Picked up some
>> mozzarella, I happen to really like Costco motz.

> Crab legs are a major profit thing for the regular supermarkets. I was at
> our public/farmer's market two weeks back. Three seafood wholesalers have
> a presence there. My son was making noise about crab legs. I bought snow
> crab for $5.99 a pound. Two days later, I noticed the same kind at the
> supermarket: $21.99 a pound. Probably came from the same wholesaler.

Wow. You're right, that's some markup. I know of at least one seafood
co-op, but I don't know that I can just go there, not being a retailer. I
don't think they would have king or even snow crabs, even if. Still, the
place is only a ride up the river from the NYC fish market, I don't know if
it's still called Fulton.

At any rate, my best chance for seafood is really Whole Foods or Costco.
I mean that quality-wise.

nancy

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
. ..
>
> "JoeSpareBedroom" > wrote
>
>> "Nancy Young" > wrote
>
>>> No, and I don't know of any seafood-only stores ... anywhere.
>>> Around here, I mean. I'll make a pizza, instead. Picked up some
>>> mozzarella, I happen to really like Costco motz.
>
>> Crab legs are a major profit thing for the regular supermarkets. I was at
>> our public/farmer's market two weeks back. Three seafood wholesalers have
>> a presence there. My son was making noise about crab legs. I bought snow
>> crab for $5.99 a pound. Two days later, I noticed the same kind at the
>> supermarket: $21.99 a pound. Probably came from the same wholesaler.
>
> Wow. You're right, that's some markup. I know of at least one seafood
> co-op, but I don't know that I can just go there, not being a retailer. I
> don't think they would have king or even snow crabs, even if. Still, the
> place is only a ride up the river from the NYC fish market, I don't know
> if
> it's still called Fulton.

I wonder what would happen if you walked into that co-op with business cards
saying you were a caterer. Tell them you're doing a little bash for The
Trump, out at Billy Joel's place in Montauk.

"Nancy Young" > wrote
> And, you know this is coming ... they didn't have any king crab legs.
>
>

Oh, man! I just realized I missed our new Costco's GRAND OPENING.

"cybercat" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Nancy Young" > wrote
>> And, you know this is coming ... they didn't have any king crab legs.
>>
>>
>
> Oh, man! I just realized I missed our new Costco's GRAND OPENING.

Oh no. The social event of the season.

Here in SE Michigan, Costco sells ENORMOUS crab legs for just under $11
a pound, whereas the local grocery stores king crab legs, no matter
their per pound price, look like snow crabs in comparison.

"Sharon Chilson" > wrote

> Here in SE Michigan, Costco sells ENORMOUS crab legs for just under $11
> a pound, whereas the local grocery stores king crab legs, no matter
> their per pound price, look like snow crabs in comparison.

You're right, and I have seen them before. Huge. Made me think,
what pot will you use?

nancy

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
. ..
>
> "Sharon Chilson" > wrote
>
>> Here in SE Michigan, Costco sells ENORMOUS crab legs for just under $11
>> a pound, whereas the local grocery stores king crab legs, no matter
>> their per pound price, look like snow crabs in comparison.
>
> You're right, and I have seen them before. Huge. Made me think,
> what pot will you use?
>
> nancy
>

The huge pot!

"JoeSpareBedroom" > wrote in message
...
> "cybercat" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> "Nancy Young" > wrote
>>> And, you know this is coming ... they didn't have any king crab legs.
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Oh, man! I just realized I missed our new Costco's GRAND OPENING.
>
> Oh no. The social event of the season.
>
That must be why I missed it. Butthole.

Nancy Young wrote:
> "Sharon Chilson" > wrote
>
>> Here in SE Michigan, Costco sells ENORMOUS crab legs for just under
>> $11 a pound, whereas the local grocery stores king crab legs, no
>> matter their per pound price, look like snow crabs in comparison.
>
> You're right, and I have seen them before. Huge. Made me think,
> what pot will you use?
>
> nancy

Your biggest ever stock pot! And a few legs in the water at a time!

"jmcquown" > wrote

> Nancy Young wrote:
>> "Sharon Chilson" > wrote
>>
>>> Here in SE Michigan, Costco sells ENORMOUS crab legs for just under
>>> $11 a pound, whereas the local grocery stores king crab legs, no
>>> matter their per pound price, look like snow crabs in comparison.
>>
>> You're right, and I have seen them before. Huge. Made me think,
>> what pot will you use?

> Your biggest ever stock pot! And a few legs in the water at a time!

Heh, actually, I thought I'd steam them in the roaster pan on my
long middle burner. Whatever, I would have figured it out when I
got them home ... which might happen next week, who knows.

nancy

Nancy Young wrote:
> "jmcquown" > wrote
>
> Heh, actually, I thought I'd steam them in the roaster pan on my
> long middle burner. Whatever, I would have figured it out when I
> got them home ... which might happen next week, who knows.
>
> nancy

Too bad they aren't alive, you could put 'em in your bathtub. Sorry, I'm
feeling wicked this afternoon!

Jill

"jmcquown" > wrote

> Nancy Young wrote:

>> Heh, actually, I thought I'd steam them in the roaster pan on my
>> long middle burner. Whatever, I would have figured it out when I
>> got them home ... which might happen next week, who knows.

> Too bad they aren't alive, you could put 'em in your bathtub. Sorry, I'm
> feeling wicked this afternoon!

(laugh!!) Swim, crabbie, swim!

nancy

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
. ..
>
> "jmcquown" > wrote
>
>> Nancy Young wrote:
>
>>> Heh, actually, I thought I'd steam them in the roaster pan on my
>>> long middle burner. Whatever, I would have figured it out when I
>>> got them home ... which might happen next week, who knows.
>
>> Too bad they aren't alive, you could put 'em in your bathtub. Sorry, I'm
>> feeling wicked this afternoon!
>
> (laugh!!) Swim, crabbie, swim!
>
> nancy
You're not thinking this through . . . do you really want to wrangle the
crab that goes with 2-foot long legs????
Janet ;o}

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> Nancy Young wrote:
>
ssnip
> I was thinking of going to the grocery store this morning (not for King
> Crab
> Legs)... until I set foot outside this morning. Remember yesterday it was
> 70 degrees? Today I have logs blazing in the fire; it's only in the 40's!
> Definitely not enough incentive for me to go running out to the store!
> Today is perfect wrap up in front of a blazing fire day
>
> Now, which stew recipe should I try? Hmmmmm. Oh crap, I don't have any
> chuck roast!
>
> Jill
>
I'm sending you some new and improved weather for tomorrow or the next day.
It was 16F on the deck this morning. (60F last Sunday -- I don't like this
weather )
Janet

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
...
>I decided I had to go to Costco because SOMEone here got me
> in the mood for king crab legs. Got there, realized we had better get
> something to eat because now I'm hungry. Normally, being the
> princess that I am, Costco is not a dining destination for me.
>
snip
> And, you know this is coming ... they didn't have any king crab legs.
>
> nancy
I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to do it! On Fridays and Saturdays
is when they have the special display of seafood. During the week you are
limited to what is in the case. Hope you have better luck next time.
Janet

At the Costco here, they run "seafood events" from Fri - Sun. Maybe
yours sells them on those days?

Just a thought,
Kris

Nancy Young wrote:
> I decided I had to go to Costco because SOMEone here got me
> in the mood for king crab legs. Got there, realized we had better get
> something to eat because now I'm hungry. Normally, being the
> princess that I am, Costco is not a dining destination for me.
>
> Oh, I know, someone said something about a chicken bake.
> Good a time as any to try that. Not bad at all, and I wrapped up
> half to then drag all over the store. I'm sure no one minded the
> scent of leftovers wafting everywhere I walked.
>
> Ran into someone from work ... not someone I worked with, just
> someone. Enough to stop, say hi, what's going on ... well, she
> launched into this detailed story of her daughter's life as a Coast Guard
> wife, blah blah blah ... I felt like I was getting those X shapes across
> my eyes, and I was becoming frightened that she would never stop
> talking! (laugh) Like someone put a quarter in her back and wound
> her up. I didn't even know she had a daughter!
>
> Whew. Got some stuff, not a whole lot, couldn't resist that enormous
> tin of Danish butter cookies, hey. Got on line and there is a holdup.
> Two people in front of me, all progress has ground to a halt. Woman
> was paying with a debit card, she couldn't remember her PIN. They
> cancelled her order, checked someone else through (more on her) and
> she decided maybe she did remember it. They keyed in the entire order
> for her AGAIN ... hello, can she not go to the back of the line?? ... and
> the PIN wasn't right again! Call AGAIN for the key.
>
> Gimme a break. The woman in front of me, she had no clue you were
> supposed to put the stuff on the belt. They were telling her, take the
> stuff out of the cart! She's looking at them like ... what? Lady, what is
> wrong with you. Finally they started helping her. Crazy.
>
> And, you know this is coming ... they didn't have any king crab legs.
>
> nancy

Nancy Young said...

> Got on line and there is a holdup.
> Two people in front of me, all progress has ground to a halt. Woman
> was paying with a debit card, she couldn't remember her PIN. They
> cancelled her order, checked someone else through (more on her) and
> she decided maybe she did remember it. They keyed in the entire order
> for her AGAIN ... hello, can she not go to the back of the line?? ...
> and the PIN wasn't right again! Call AGAIN for the key.
>
> Gimme a break. The woman in front of me, she had no clue you were
> supposed to put the stuff on the belt. They were telling her, take
> the stuff out of the cart! She's looking at them like ... what?
> Lady, what is wrong with you. Finally they started helping her.
> Crazy.


Nancy,

You have the worst luck in check out lanes!

Andy

"Kris" > wrote

> At the Costco here, they run "seafood events" from Fri - Sun. Maybe
> yours sells them on those days?

Heh, I didn't get a chance to answer Janet, but it seems I am the
only one who doesn't know about the seafood days. Told you I
have a knack for going places when they are closed.

nancy

Janet B. wrote:
> "Nancy Young" > wrote in message
> . ..
>>
>> "jmcquown" > wrote
>>
>>> Nancy Young wrote:
>>
>>>> Heh, actually, I thought I'd steam them in the roaster pan on my
>>>> long middle burner. Whatever, I would have figured it out when I
>>>> got them home ... which might happen next week, who knows.
>>
>>> Too bad they aren't alive, you could put 'em in your bathtub.
>>> Sorry, I'm feeling wicked this afternoon!
>>
>> (laugh!!) Swim, crabbie, swim!
>>
>> nancy
> You're not thinking this through . . . do you really want to wrangle
> the crab that goes with 2-foot long legs????
> Janet ;o}

You don't get the joke. I don't think you've known Nancy long enough

"Andy" <q> wrote

> Nancy Young said...
>
>> Got on line and there is a holdup.
>> Two people in front of me, all progress has ground to a halt. Woman
>> was paying with a debit card, she couldn't remember her PIN. They
>> cancelled her order, checked someone else through (more on her) and
>> she decided maybe she did remember it. They keyed in the entire order
>> for her AGAIN ... hello, can she not go to the back of the line?? ...
>> and the PIN wasn't right again! Call AGAIN for the key.
>>
>> Gimme a break. The woman in front of me, she had no clue you were
>> supposed to put the stuff on the belt. They were telling her, take
>> the stuff out of the cart! She's looking at them like ... what?
>> Lady, what is wrong with you. Finally they started helping her.
>> Crazy.

> Nancy,
>
> You have the worst luck in check out lanes!

(laugh) It's true. It's like a giant practical joke. Look, here comes
nancy, let's all behave like we've never been in a store before, harrrr.

nancy

At the Costco here, they run "seafood events" from Fri - Sun. Maybe
yours sells them on those days?

Just a thought,
Kris

Nancy Young wrote:
> I decided I had to go to Costco because SOMEone here got me
> in the mood for king crab legs. Got there, realized we had better get
> something to eat because now I'm hungry. Normally, being the
> princess that I am, Costco is not a dining destination for me.
>
> Oh, I know, someone said something about a chicken bake.
> Good a time as any to try that. Not bad at all, and I wrapped up
> half to then drag all over the store. I'm sure no one minded the
> scent of leftovers wafting everywhere I walked.
>
> Ran into someone from work ... not someone I worked with, just
> someone. Enough to stop, say hi, what's going on ... well, she
> launched into this detailed story of her daughter's life as a Coast Guard
> wife, blah blah blah ... I felt like I was getting those X shapes across
> my eyes, and I was becoming frightened that she would never stop
> talking! (laugh) Like someone put a quarter in her back and wound
> her up. I didn't even know she had a daughter!
>
> Whew. Got some stuff, not a whole lot, couldn't resist that enormous
> tin of Danish butter cookies, hey. Got on line and there is a holdup.
> Two people in front of me, all progress has ground to a halt. Woman
> was paying with a debit card, she couldn't remember her PIN. They
> cancelled her order, checked someone else through (more on her) and
> she decided maybe she did remember it. They keyed in the entire order
> for her AGAIN ... hello, can she not go to the back of the line?? ... and
> the PIN wasn't right again! Call AGAIN for the key.
>
> Gimme a break. The woman in front of me, she had no clue you were
> supposed to put the stuff on the belt. They were telling her, take the
> stuff out of the cart! She's looking at them like ... what? Lady, what is
> wrong with you. Finally they started helping her. Crazy.
>
> And, you know this is coming ... they didn't have any king crab legs.
>
> nancy

jmcquown wrote on 01 Nov 2006 in rec.food.cooking

> You don't get the joke. I don't think you've known Nancy long enough
>
>

Ocean dwelling crabs would die from the fresh water.

Mr Libido Incognito wrote:
> jmcquown wrote on 01 Nov 2006 in rec.food.cooking
>
>> You don't get the joke. I don't think you've known Nancy long
>> enough
>>
>>
>
> Ocean dwelling crabs would die from the fresh water.

That's the joke, Allen. Never mind, I'll let Nancy explain it to ya!

--
elaine
"Kris" > wrote in message
oups.com...
> At the Costco here, they run "seafood events" from Fri - Sun. Maybe
> yours sells them on those days?
>
> Just a thought,
> Kris
>
> Nancy Young wrote:
>> I decided I had to go to Costco because SOMEone here got me
>> in the mood for king crab legs. Got there, realized we had better get
>> something to eat because now I'm hungry. Normally, being the
>> princess that I am, Costco is not a dining destination for me.
>>
>> Oh, I know, someone said something about a chicken bake.
>> Good a time as any to try that. Not bad at all, and I wrapped up
>> half to then drag all over the store. I'm sure no one minded the
>> scent of leftovers wafting everywhere I walked.
>>
>> Ran into someone from work ... not someone I worked with, just
>> someone. Enough to stop, say hi, what's going on ... well, she
>> launched into this detailed story of her daughter's life as a Coast Guard
>> wife, blah blah blah ... I felt like I was getting those X shapes across
>> my eyes, and I was becoming frightened that she would never stop
>> talking! (laugh) Like someone put a quarter in her back and wound
>> her up. I didn't even know she had a daughter!
>>
>> Whew. Got some stuff, not a whole lot, couldn't resist that enormous
>> tin of Danish butter cookies, hey. Got on line and there is a holdup.
>> Two people in front of me, all progress has ground to a halt. Woman
>> was paying with a debit card, she couldn't remember her PIN. They
>> cancelled her order, checked someone else through (more on her) and
>> she decided maybe she did remember it. They keyed in the entire order
>> for her AGAIN ... hello, can she not go to the back of the line?? ... and
>> the PIN wasn't right again! Call AGAIN for the key.
>>
>> Gimme a break. The woman in front of me, she had no clue you were
>> supposed to put the stuff on the belt. They were telling her, take the
>> stuff out of the cart! She's looking at them like ... what? Lady, what
>> is
>> wrong with you. Finally they started helping her. Crazy.
>>
>> And, you know this is coming ... they didn't have any king crab legs.
>>
>> nancy

My thoughts too. The Costco here ususally only sells the expensive
seafood on the weekend.

elaine

jmcquown wrote on 01 Nov 2006 in rec.food.cooking

> That's the joke, Allen. Never mind, I'll let Nancy explain it to ya!
>

Yes I know....

On Wed, 1 Nov 2006 14:30:24 -0500, "Nancy Young" >
wrote:

>
>"JoeSpareBedroom" > wrote
>
>> "Nancy Young" > wrote
>
>>>I decided I had to go to Costco because SOMEone here got me
>>> in the mood for king crab legs.
>
>>> And, you know this is coming ... they didn't have any king crab legs.
>
>> My condolences. No seafood-only stores in town?
>
>No, and I don't know of any seafood-only stores ... anywhere.
>Around here, I mean. I'll make a pizza, instead. Picked up some
>mozzarella, I happen to really like Costco motz.
>
Try again on Friday. That's the day they have a special seafood
market in my area... maybe they do it in yours too. Who knows? Maybe
your Costco will offer king crab legs then.

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<sf> wrote

> On Wed, 1 Nov 2006 14:30:24 -0500, "Nancy Young" >
> wrote:

>>>> And, you know this is coming ... they didn't have any king crab legs.

> Try again on Friday. That's the day they have a special seafood
> market in my area... maybe they do it in yours too. Who knows? Maybe
> your Costco will offer king crab legs then.

Heh, apparently *everyone* knows that fact but me. Thanks,
everyone.

nancy

Janet B. wrote:
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Nancy Young wrote:
>>
> ssnip
>> I was thinking of going to the grocery store this morning (not for
>> King Crab
>> Legs)... until I set foot outside this morning. Remember yesterday
>> it was 70 degrees? Today I have logs blazing in the fire; it's only
>> in the 40's! Definitely not enough incentive for me to go running
>> out to the store! Today is perfect wrap up in front of a blazing
>> fire day
>>
>> Now, which stew recipe should I try? Hmmmmm. Oh crap, I don't have
>> any chuck roast!
>>
>> Jill
>>
> I'm sending you some new and improved weather for tomorrow or the
> next day. It was 16F on the deck this morning. (60F last Sunday -- I
> don't like this weather )
> Janet

I'm hoping for a good 40F today but not sure it will happen. My ccat is
snuggling next to me and I'm looking for another blanket. I don't like
winter!

Jill

On Thu, 2 Nov 2006 08:55:11 -0600, "jmcquown" >
wrote:

>My ccat is
>snuggling next to me and I'm looking for another blanket.


Your "ccat"? Oh, YES... you're cold!

LOL

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sf wrote:
> On Thu, 2 Nov 2006 08:55:11 -0600, "jmcquown" >
> wrote:
>
>> My ccat is
>> snuggling next to me and I'm looking for another blanket.
>
>
> Your "ccat"? Oh, YES... you're cold!
>
> LOL

cccccold! And trying to break in a new keyboard; not used to the feel of
these keys yet

On Nov 1, 2:13 pm, "Nancy Young" > wrote:
> Got on line and there is a holdup.
>
> nancy

My Costco Checkout Mantra is, "You're saving Money, not Time. Lots of
Money."

Greg Zywicki

"Zywicki" > wrote

> On Nov 1, 2:13 pm, "Nancy Young" > wrote:
>> Got on line and there is a holdup.

> My Costco Checkout Mantra is, "You're saving Money, not Time. Lots of
> Money."

(laugh!) I like that. I try to think of it as part of the Costco
amusement factor, look how many people have no idea you
need a current Costco membership to shop here. My
specialty, getting on that line, right behind them.

Truth be told, this Costco isn't so bad as far as long lines go,
all bets are off at Christmas or spring, of course.

nancy

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
. ..
snip
> Truth be told, this Costco isn't so bad as far as long lines go,
> all bets are off at Christmas or spring, of course.
>
> nancy
I don't believe that I have ever gotten into a line at Costco where the cash
register tape magically needs to be changed by a new employee. That's my
speciality at a regular grocery store. And price checks -- at Costco the
person runs to check. At the regular grocery store the person wanders.
Janet

Nancy Young wrote on 03 Nov 2006 in rec.food.cooking

> Truth be told, this Costco isn't so bad as far as long lines go,
> all bets are off at Christmas or spring, of course.
>
> nancy
>
>

Psst...I bought my electric roaster at CostCo.

"Mr Libido Incognito" > wrote

> Nancy Young wrote on 03 Nov 2006 in rec.food.cooking
>
>> Truth be told, this Costco isn't so bad as far as long lines go,
>> all bets are off at Christmas or spring, of course.

> Psst...I bought my electric roaster at CostCo.

Heh, next time I'll take a look, see what's up with them. I sure
wish I knew about them when I had no oven for so long.

nancy