On Fri, 8 Aug 2008 20:57:47 -0400, "cybercat" >
fired up random neurons and synapses to opine:

>You can spend locally and support the economy without wasting money. Someone
>needs to tell this stupid bitch that this is just not cute. It's just not.
>
My, my, this certainly seems to have gotten your panties in a wad. Why
do you care whether I choose to waste or conserve my money? It's my
money, I earn it and I have enough of it to indulge myself upon
occasion. I was attempting a self-deprecating post regarding a "retail
therapy" outing at BB&B.

Get. A. Grip.

Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd
--
"If the soup had been as hot as the claret, if the claret had been as
old as the bird, and if the bird's breasts had been as full as the
waitress's, it would have been a very good dinner."

-- Duncan Hines

To reply, replace "meatloaf" with "cox"

"Terry Pulliam Burd" > wrote in message
...
> On Fri, 8 Aug 2008 20:57:47 -0400, "cybercat" >
> fired up random neurons and synapses to opine:
>
>>You can spend locally and support the economy without wasting money.
>>Someone
>>needs to tell this stupid bitch that this is just not cute. It's just not.
>>
> My, my, this certainly seems to have gotten your panties in a wad. Why
> do you care whether I choose to waste or conserve my money? It's my
> money, I earn it and I have enough of it to indulge myself upon
> occasion. I was attempting a self-deprecating post regarding a "retail
> therapy" outing at BB&B.
>
> Get. A. Grip.
>

It's just not cute. Definitely not self deprecating. Somebody had to tell
you. Maybe if all your friends weren't a quarter inch deep somebody would.
I'll consider it a public service. You just go ahead and keep considering
this a "meltdown." Really. I am clearly out of control, after all.

"Terry Pulliam Burd" > wrote in message
...
> On Fri, 8 Aug 2008 05:44:12 -0400, "Edwin Pawlowski" >
> fired up random neurons and synapses to opine:
>
>>> Terry Pulliam Burd wrote:
>>>
>>> So, why did I just drop
>>>> about $600 at BB & B last weekend?
>>
>>
>>So you could tell us about it.
>
> I was going for "self-deprecating," but appear to have missed by a
> mile.

Yes, I think so. There are people in your community who are losing
everything, people who won't feed their kids tonight for lack of $20. If you
have to be the kind of soulless monkey who considers paying more than you
have to for things you don't even need "therapy," at least don't ****ing
broadcast it and expect people not to be disgusted.

Here's another kind of therapy for you: do something for somebody besides
yourself.

"Terry Pulliam Burd" > wrote in message
>
> I was going for "self-deprecating," but appear to have missed by a
> mile.

More than a mile. No matter how hard you try, the money just has to come
out.



>>
> Jimmy Choo *purse* dammit! And let's not be dissin' the purse - that
> was 1/3 of my Christmas bonus and I'd do it again in a heartbeat <g>
>

That would be your choice; "things" come and go. When you get older you may
find what is truly important in life. You may find out what truly impresses
people.

cybercat wrote:
>
> Yes, I think so. There are people in your community who are losing
> everything, people who won't feed their kids tonight for lack of $20.
> If you have to be the kind of soulless monkey who considers paying
> more than you have to for things you don't even need "therapy," at
> least don't ****ing broadcast it and expect people not to be
> disgusted.
> Here's another kind of therapy for you: do something for somebody
> besides yourself.

Quite so.

On Aug 8, 10:09 pm, Terry Pulliam Burd > wrote:
> On Fri, 8 Aug 2008 20:57:47 -0400, "cybercat" >
> fired up random neurons and synapses to opine:
>
> >You can spend locally and support the economy without wasting money. Someone
> >needs to tell this stupid bitch that this is just not cute. It's just not.
>
> My, my, this certainly seems to have gotten your panties in a wad. Why
> do you care whether I choose to waste or conserve my money? It's my
> money, I earn it and I have enough of it to indulge myself upon
> occasion. I was attempting a self-deprecating post regarding a "retail
> therapy" outing at BB&B.
>
> Get. A. Grip.
>
> Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd

Maybe it was the Green Monster rearing it's ugly head? Lotta people
here
I don't care for (don't like, detest, despise, abhor) so I just ignore
their stupid
posts and if they happen to say something I agree with, and have
something
to add to it, I'll do so.

'course, you're into litigation, so if the "choo" fits,....
;-)
maxine in ri

Terry Pulliam Burd wrote:

> On Fri, 8 Aug 2008 20:57:47 -0400, "cybercat" >
> fired up random neurons and synapses to opine:
>
>>You can spend locally and support the economy without wasting money.
>>Someone needs to tell this stupid bitch that this is just not cute.
>>It's just not.
>>
> My, my, this certainly seems to have gotten your panties in a wad. Why
> do you care whether I choose to waste or conserve my money? It's my
> money, I earn it and I have enough of it to indulge myself upon
> occasion. I was attempting a self-deprecating post regarding a "retail
> therapy" outing at BB&B.
>
> Get. A. Grip.

Heh. Someone needs to tell cybercat that she's suffering from a simple
case of envy (and a few others here too, judging by some of the posts
in this thread).
--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

Egg tastes better when it's not on your face...

Terry Pulliam Burd > wrote:
> What is it about Bed, Bath and Beyond? 75% of their wares are either
> absolute crap or gadgets and gizmos and the other 25% you can likely
> find of better quality for a better price. So, why did I just drop
> about $600 at BB & B last weekend?
>
> Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd

Because you can? Glad you got some things you needed for your upcoming
soiree. The last thing I bought at BB&B was a fondue pot and some extra
forks for it, must have been 8 years ago.

Jill

"ChattyCathy" > wrote in message
>
> Heh. Someone needs to tell cybercat that she's suffering from a simple
> case of envy (and a few others here too, judging by some of the posts
> in this thread).

You're right. I am just lusting for a Jimmy Choo handbag. My life is not
complete until I have one.

Edwin Pawlowski wrote:

>
> "ChattyCathy" > wrote in message
>>
>> Heh. Someone needs to tell cybercat that she's suffering from a
>> simple case of envy (and a few others here too, judging by some of
>> the posts in this thread).
>
> You're right. I am just lusting for a Jimmy Choo handbag. My life is
> not complete until I have one.

I get the distinct impression that Jimmy Choo handbags don't seem to
appeal to you, which of course, is your prerogative. FWIW, I probably
wouldn't rush out and buy one either - I'm not much into handbags.
But... surely there must be *something* you've bought (or would like to
buy if you could afford it) that others may think is a total waste of
money (and sense)?

For example, when I bought my 5 (US) quart Le Creuset dutch oven, my DS
took one look at it and said, "You paid THAT MUCH for a POT? Are you
NUTS?" I replied, "If you can pay THAT MUCH for a set of sticks to
whack a little white ball around with, I think I am entitled to my
pot." Funny, he hasn't mentioned my 'pot' since, and I don't bring up
his 'golfing addiction'. Keeps the peace.
--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

Egg tastes better when it's not on your face...

cybercat wrote:

>
> It's just not cute. Definitely not self deprecating. Somebody had to tell
> you. Maybe if all your friends weren't a quarter inch deep somebody would.
> I'll consider it a public service. You just go ahead and keep considering
> this a "meltdown." Really. I am clearly out of control, after all.
>
>



If your goal is to become the female version of Sheldon,
you're doing a fine job.

gloria p

"ChattyCathy" > wrote in message
>
> I get the distinct impression that Jimmy Choo handbags don't seem to
> appeal to you, which of course, is your prerogative. FWIW, I probably
> wouldn't rush out and buy one either - I'm not much into handbags.
> But... surely there must be *something* you've bought (or would like to
> buy if you could afford it) that others may think is a total waste of
> money (and sense)?

I'm sure most of us want or have something that is seemingly silly to
others. Including me. Very few of us, though make a point to tell others
about it as a form of gamesmanship. Spending a third of a Christmas bonus
on an expensive bag is a sly way of bragging how big the bonus was.

I make a lot more money that some people, but yet I still make a lot less
than others. So what? I made my choices and I'm happy with them. I know
people that make a good wage and struggle to buy the latest of everything, I
know others worth millions that are content driving a Chevy and watching a
19" portable TV. They prove the difference between being rich and being
wealthy. Material goods are nice to have but they don't equate to
happiness.

Enjoy your Dutch oven. IMO, a better investment than the sticks.

"maxine in ri" > wrote in message
...
> On Aug 8, 10:09 pm, Terry Pulliam Burd > wrote:
>> On Fri, 8 Aug 2008 20:57:47 -0400, "cybercat" >
>> fired up random neurons and synapses to opine:
>>
>> >You can spend locally and support the economy without wasting money.
>> >Someone
>> >needs to tell this stupid bitch that this is just not cute. It's just
>> >not.
>>
>> My, my, this certainly seems to have gotten your panties in a wad. Why
>> do you care whether I choose to waste or conserve my money? It's my
>> money, I earn it and I have enough of it to indulge myself upon
>> occasion. I was attempting a self-deprecating post regarding a "retail
>> therapy" outing at BB&B.
>>
>> Get. A. Grip.
>>
>> Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd
>
> Maybe it was the Green Monster rearing it's ugly head?

You usually show better sense, Maxine.

cybercat blared:

> "Jean B." > wrote in message
> ...
> > Gregory Morrow wrote:
> >> Jean B. wrote:
> >>
> >>> Nancy Young wrote:
> >>>> Jean B. wrote:
> >>>>> Nancy Young wrote:
> >>>>>> cybercat wrote:
> >>>>>>> "Jean B." > wrote:
> >>>>>>>> Egad! That is one place I have total self-control--as vs.
shopping
> >>>>>>>> for groceries when hungry, or shopping at an interesting ethnic
> >>>>>>>> grocery store.
> >>>>>>> Because you take no pleasure in wasting money and do not seek to
> >>>>>>> impress with conspicuous consumption, perhaps. I buy beautiful and
> >>>>>>> functional things all the time, at great prices, so that I can do
> >>>>>>> other, worthwhile things with the money I did *not* waste. To
> >>>>>>> knowingly waste money when there are so many people who are needy
> >>>>>>> just turns my stomach. To then brag about it is just ****ing
beyond
> >>>>>>> sickening.
> >>>>>> You're right, best they go out of business and then we'll have more
> >>>>>> people out of work and hungry.
> >>>>> Rival LnT is in bad shape.... Still... I am not going there to
> >>>>> buy things I don't need.
> >>>> I don't need much of anything, but I try to support the economy.
> >>>> Spend my stimulus money here and there.
> >>>>
> >>>> nancy
> >>> But presumably on things you actually need/can use. I agree re
> >>> the stimulus money. I am spending that locally. I suppose one
> >>> really should use it on a thing/things one wouldn't normally have
> >>> bought.
> >>
> >>
> >> I am spending my stimulus money for Christmas and winter birthday gifts
> >> from
> >> this place, a fine source for Iowa pork:
> >>
> >> http://www.amanameatshop.com
> >>
> >>
> >> That way I not only help the economy but I will also help out a
locally -
> >> based Iowa business. Iowans had and are having a tough time because of
> >> the
> >> horrible floods earlier this summer. The least I can do is buy my hams
> >> 'n
> >> stuff from them, hopefully it will help their ecomony a tiny bit...
> >>
> >>
> > That's the best of all worlds. I am spending locally too. My daughter
> > will get her $300, and I told her she had to spend it in this country
and
> > not order things from elsewhere with it....
> >
> > --
>
> You can spend locally and support the economy without wasting money.
Someone
> needs to tell this stupid bitch that this is just not cute. It's just not.
>


If I'm a "stupid bitch" for spending my money at a local Iowa business for
holiday gifts to my family and friends then that's a moniker I'm *very*
proud to wear...

:-)

Honestly, cyberENVY, you sound like a truculent child who is jealous of the
rich pretty girls that have more mohair sweaters than you. High school is
over, honey bunch, time to grow up - or make yer own remake of _Lord Love A
Duck_...

In any case, you come off like a petty and pathetic person...just so ya
know, darlin'.


:-)


--
Best
Stupid Bitch aka "Greg Morrow"

"Gloria P" > wrote in message
. ..
> cybercat wrote:
>
>>
>> It's just not cute. Definitely not self deprecating. Somebody had to tell
>> you. Maybe if all your friends weren't a quarter inch deep somebody
>> would. I'll consider it a public service. You just go ahead and keep
>> considering this a "meltdown." Really. I am clearly out of control, after
>> all.
>
>
>
> If your goal is to become the female version of Sheldon,
> you're doing a fine job.
>

And if your goal is to side with the vapid and disgusting, way to go.

DK wrote:

> cybercat wrote:
> > "Jean B." > wrote:
> >> Egad! That is one place I have total self-control--as vs. shopping for
> >> groceries when hungry, or shopping at an interesting ethnic grocery
store.
> >>
> >
> > Because you take no pleasure in wasting money and do not seek to impress
> > with conspicuous consumption, perhaps. I buy beautiful and functional
things
> > all the time, at great prices, so that I can do other, worthwhile things
> > with the money I did *not* waste. To knowingly waste money when there
are so
> > many people who are needy just turns my stomach. To then brag about it
is
> > just ****ing beyond sickening.
> >
> >
>
> This is a classic sign of narcissism. The "big chase" was another.
>


That statement is even more pathetic than your lame attempts at trolling
Jill...

<yawn>

Unfortunately, you and cyberENVY and some others here obviously are too
thick to grok the irony and good - natured self - deprecation in some
others' posts.

However if you need any assistance in "translation", don't hesitate to call
on me...my fee schedule is most reasonable, and I don't rip peeps off simply
because they are stupid.

:-)


--
Best
Greg

Edwin Pawlowski wrote:

>
> "ChattyCathy" > wrote in message
>>
>> I get the distinct impression that Jimmy Choo handbags don't seem to
>> appeal to you, which of course, is your prerogative. FWIW, I probably
>> wouldn't rush out and buy one either - I'm not much into handbags.
>> But... surely there must be *something* you've bought (or would like
>> to buy if you could afford it) that others may think is a total waste
>> of money (and sense)?
>
> I'm sure most of us want or have something that is seemingly silly to
> others. Including me. Very few of us, though make a point to tell
> others
> about it as a form of gamesmanship. Spending a third of a Christmas
> bonus on an expensive bag is a sly way of bragging how big the bonus
> was.

I'm afraid I am just as guilty of 'bragging' about my DO. I started a
thread about it on r.f.c. when I got it, in fact. I was just so
thrilled to have it, I didn't occur to me that some folks might think I
was just 'showing off' that I could afford it. (DH bought it for me as
a birthday present, but it's the same thing, IMHO.)
>
> I make a lot more money that some people, but yet I still make a lot
> less
> than others. So what? I made my choices and I'm happy with them. I
> know people that make a good wage and struggle to buy the latest of
> everything, I know others worth millions that are content driving a
> Chevy and watching a
> 19" portable TV. They prove the difference between being rich and
> being
> wealthy. Material goods are nice to have but they don't equate to
> happiness.

This is true. But sometimes having good quality stuff (be it
cooking-related or not) can be very satisfying, not to mention saving
money in the long run.
>
> Enjoy your Dutch oven. IMO, a better investment than the sticks.

I do enjoy having it immensely. If you're ever in this 'neck of the
woods' I'll be happy to cook a meal for you using my DO. And yes, DS is
welcome to his sticks ;-)

--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

Egg tastes better when it's not on your face...

cyberENVY wrote:

> "Terry Pulliam Burd" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Fri, 8 Aug 2008 05:44:12 -0400, "Edwin Pawlowski" >
> > fired up random neurons and synapses to opine:
> >
> >>> Terry Pulliam Burd wrote:
> >>>
> >>> So, why did I just drop
> >>>> about $600 at BB & B last weekend?
> >>
> >>
> >>So you could tell us about it.
> >
> > I was going for "self-deprecating," but appear to have missed by a
> > mile.
>
> Yes, I think so. There are people in your community who are losing
> everything, people who won't feed their kids tonight for lack of $20.


So what? That's not her "responsibility"...

Why don't you turn off yer air con and donate all that money to charity?
After all, air con is not a "need", it's a foolish luxury - right...???


If you
> have to be the kind of soulless monkey who considers paying more than you
> have to for things you don't even need "therapy," at least don't ****ing
> broadcast it and expect people not to be disgusted.
>
> Here's another kind of therapy for you: do something for somebody besides
> yourself.


Aw gee, after reading what you write I'm going to have a good cry and send
all my money to the starving chilluns of Africa...




NOT...!!!

Lol...


--
Best
Greg

Edwin Pawlowski wrote:

> "Terry Pulliam Burd" > wrote in message
> >
> > I was going for "self-deprecating," but appear to have missed by a
> > mile.
>
> More than a mile. No matter how hard you try, the money just has to come
> out.
>
>
>
> >>
> > Jimmy Choo *purse* dammit! And let's not be dissin' the purse - that
> > was 1/3 of my Christmas bonus and I'd do it again in a heartbeat <g>
> >
>
> That would be your choice; "things" come and go. When you get older you
may
> find what is truly important in life. You may find out what truly
impresses
> people.


Boy, you must be on *very* intimate terms with Terry to know where her
*every* penny goes, Ed! Should we tell her husband, ya think...!!!???

<chuckle>


--
Best
Greg

cyberENVY wrote:

> Anyone making a point of telling you they spend lots of money on
overpriced
> things has an agenda. They are either trying to convince you that they are
> stupid twits, or engaging in the insipid pastime of conspicuous
consumption.
> The last refuge of the talentless and witless. It's the display, not the
> actual activity that gives her away. Ugh.


Funny, many of us here think exactly the same when you "broadcast" your
ridiculous recipes and attempts at "cooking", cyberENVY...

"The circle is complete" and all that jazz, ya know...

:-)

Oh, and I just dropped a coupla hundred on a John Cassavetes box set and
some Cindy Sherman art books...SO THERE...!!!

:-P <<<=== STICKING OUT TONGUE


--
Best
Greg

'O Feel Up twaddles:

> cybercat wrote:
> >
> > Yes, I think so. There are people in your community who are losing
> > everything, people who won't feed their kids tonight for lack of $20.
> > If you have to be the kind of soulless monkey who considers paying
> > more than you have to for things you don't even need "therapy," at
> > least don't ****ing broadcast it and expect people not to be
> > disgusted.
> > Here's another kind of therapy for you: do something for somebody
> > besides yourself.
>
> Quite so.


Still another witless "me too" follow - up from 'O Feel Up...

Will someone PLEASE set this broad's trailor home on fire to see if she's
awake...!!!???

Lol...


--
Best
Greg

" I find Greg Morrow lowbrow, witless, and obnoxious. For him to claim that
we are some
kind of comedy team turns my stomach."
- "cybercat" to me on rec.food.cooking

On Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:27:27 -0700, Terry Pulliam Burd
> wrote:

>What is it about Bed, Bath and Beyond? 75% of their wares are either
>absolute crap or gadgets and gizmos and the other 25% you can likely
>find of better quality for a better price. So, why did I just drop
>about $600 at BB & B last weekend?
>
snipped list of cool purchases

>And then we can talk about the makeup and hair products I bought and
>never use...
>
>P.T. Barnum was right.
>
>Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd

Let's not even go _there_ . The last time I was in Sephora I spent
$300.00. Doesn't take long when buying makeup and other things I just
had to have.

koko
There is no love more sincere than the love of food
George Bernard Shaw
www.kokoscorner.typepad.com
updated 8/09

Gregory Morrow wrote:
>
> Oh, and I just dropped a coupla hundred on a John Cassavetes box set
> and some Cindy Sherman art books...SO THERE...!!!
>
> :-P <<<=== STICKING OUT TONGUE
>
>

Shame on you Greg! BTW, who the heck is Cindy Sherman?
--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

Egg tastes better when it's not on your face...

ChattyCathy wrote:

> Gregory Morrow wrote:
> >
> > Oh, and I just dropped a coupla hundred on a John Cassavetes box set
> > and some Cindy Sherman art books...SO THERE...!!!
> >
> > :-P <<<=== STICKING OUT TONGUE
> >
> >
>
> Shame on you Greg! BTW, who the heck is Cindy Sherman?
>


A GREAT New York - based photographer. Her iconic work is _Film Stills_,
which are self - portraits of her in filmic guise, "suggesting" actresses
such as Jeanne Moreau, Anna Magnani, Sophia Loren, Hope Lange (in _The Best
of Everything_), etc. The pics are archetypes of a sort, e.g. "The European
Art Film Actress", "The Young Secretary in The Big City Of New York", and
such. There is lots on her, google her up...Amazon.com has all of her
books. You'd like her, as you are a person of astute good taste...

:-)


--
Best
Greg

"Gregory Morrow" > wrote in
message
>
> Boy, you must be on *very* intimate terms with Terry to know where her
> *every* penny goes, Ed! Should we tell her husband, ya think...!!!???
>
> <chuckle>
>
>
> --
> Best
> Greg

Don't tell him, please. I may lose my job as Terry's gigolo. Pays well
(but it is a very hard job) and I get a big Christmas bonus.

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"Kathleen" > wrote in message
...
> Sky wrote:
>
>
>> Will you adopt me??? <VBG> Yeah, it's way too easy to spend $$ on
>> impulse buys. I hope you had the 20%-off coupons handy!
>
> I refuse to shop at BB&B. They jack their prices up, fill my mailbox with
> crap and expect me to carry their coupon around in order to receive
> anything like a reasonable price. And the staff at our local store, when
> you can actually find them, are certified idiots.
>
> I usually go well out of my way to support local brick-and-mortar
> operations. But even considering shipping costs I can *always* find an
> on-line vendor who can beat BB&B's coupon prices on any given item.
>

Our local BB&B has a greeter who says "HELLO". Ask him how he is doing and
you get "HELLO". Tell him he is purple and blue and you get "HELLO".

On Sat 09 Aug 2008 01:27:54p, Kswck told us...

>
> "Kathleen" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Sky wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Will you adopt me??? <VBG> Yeah, it's way too easy to spend $$ on
>>> impulse buys. I hope you had the 20%-off coupons handy!
>>
>> I refuse to shop at BB&B. They jack their prices up, fill my mailbox
>> with crap and expect me to carry their coupon around in order to
>> receive anything like a reasonable price. And the staff at our local
>> store, when you can actually find them, are certified idiots.
>>
>> I usually go well out of my way to support local brick-and-mortar
>> operations. But even considering shipping costs I can *always* find an
>> on-line vendor who can beat BB&B's coupon prices on any given item.
>>
>
> Our local BB&B has a greeter who says "HELLO". Ask him how he is doing
> and you get "HELLO". Tell him he is purple and blue and you get "HELLO".

That is all the animatronics unit was programmed to say.

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Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
> "ChattyCathy" > wrote in message
>> Heh. Someone needs to tell cybercat that she's suffering from a simple
>> case of envy (and a few others here too, judging by some of the posts
>> in this thread).
>
> You're right. I am just lusting for a Jimmy Choo handbag. My life is not
> complete until I have one.
>
>


Now see, if you'd bought one when Terry did, you'd have had all these
months to enjoy it.

Seriously, doesn't everyone buy something occasionally just because it
makes them feel good about life? Even if it's an ice cream cone you
don't really NEED it, but life would be pretty gray without occasional
indulgences.

Now if Terry had a closetful of Jimmy Choos (ala Imelda Marcus's shoes)
I'd question her sanity. On second thought, no, I wouldn't. It's HER
life and HER money and whether you believe it or not, things are
different in L.A. It's a big city with its own style. T. has shared
more recipes here than most, so I am ready to cut her some slack when
she posts OT.

gloria p
just a bit more than 1/4 inch deep

"Gloria P" > wrote
>
> Seriously, doesn't everyone buy something occasionally just because it
> makes them feel good about life? Even if it's an ice cream cone you
> don't really NEED it, but life would be pretty gray without occasional
> indulgences.

You miss the point. Again. By about as much as Terry missed
"self-deprecating."

Sure we all buy these things, but do we all recognize that we are paying too
much for them, e.g., "75 % of their items are overpriced" then broadcast the
fact that we spent whatever sum we spent on them, in a Usenet group? It's
sickeningly transparent.

>
> Now if Terry had a closetful of Jimmy Choos (ala Imelda Marcus's shoes)
> I'd question her sanity. On second thought, no, I wouldn't. It's HER
> life and HER money and whether you believe it or not, things are different
> in L.A. It's a big city with its own style.

It is indeed. All them big city folks just got to dress real fancy so I
hear. What a crock of horseshit. Once again, you miss the point. It is not
about buying expensive things, so-called "designer" clothes included. We all
do that too. It's about the display, and the tone of these posts, which is
"gosh darn it isn't this 50-year-old GAL just the cutest thing?" She's not.
It's not cute.

LA is not really so different.

http://lapoverty.org/facts.htm

>T. has shared more recipes here than most, so I am ready to cut her some
>slack when she posts OT.

It's not about OT posts either.


>
> gloria p
> just a bit more than 1/4 inch deep

Keep telling yourself that. I surely don't see it.


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On Sat, 9 Aug 2008 10:45:25 -0400, Edwin Pawlowski wrote:

> "ChattyCathy" > wrote in message
>>
>> Heh. Someone needs to tell cybercat that she's suffering from a simple
>> case of envy (and a few others here too, judging by some of the posts
>> in this thread).
>
> You're right. I am just lusting for a Jimmy Choo handbag. My life is not
> complete until I have one.

i'm not sure jimmy choo makes manbags. but if not, he will soon.

your pal,
blake

ChattyCathy wrote:

> I get the distinct impression that Jimmy Choo handbags don't seem to
> appeal to you, which of course, is your prerogative. FWIW, I probably
> wouldn't rush out and buy one either - I'm not much into handbags.
> But... surely there must be *something* you've bought (or would like to
> buy if you could afford it) that others may think is a total waste of
> money (and sense)?
>
> For example, when I bought my 5 (US) quart Le Creuset dutch oven, my DS
> took one look at it and said, "You paid THAT MUCH for a POT? Are you
> NUTS?" I replied, "If you can pay THAT MUCH for a set of sticks to
> whack a little white ball around with, I think I am entitled to my
> pot." Funny, he hasn't mentioned my 'pot' since, and I don't bring up
> his 'golfing addiction'. Keeps the peace.

Your hubby responds well to irrefutable logic. Still, I think you're
both nuts. You could have pooled your money together and bought a wooden
box with strings. Think about it - could money be put to more perfect
use? I don't think so. :-)

On Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:51:58 +0200, ChattyCathy wrote:

> Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
>
>>
>> Enjoy your Dutch oven. IMO, a better investment than the sticks.
>
> I do enjoy having it immensely. If you're ever in this 'neck of the
> woods' I'll be happy to cook a meal for you using my DO. And yes, DS is
> welcome to his sticks ;-)

i'd rather visit you and your dutch oven than your husband and his golf
clubs. (unless we could smoke a joint on the course and then come home to
dinner.)

your pal,
blake

On Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:02:48 -0400, DK wrote:

> cybercat wrote:
>> "Jean B." > wrote:
>>> Egad! That is one place I have total self-control--as vs. shopping for
>>> groceries when hungry, or shopping at an interesting ethnic grocery store.
>>>
>>
>> Because you take no pleasure in wasting money and do not seek to impress
>> with conspicuous consumption, perhaps. I buy beautiful and functional things
>> all the time, at great prices, so that I can do other, worthwhile things
>> with the money I did *not* waste. To knowingly waste money when there are so
>> many people who are needy just turns my stomach. To then brag about it is
>> just ****ing beyond sickening.
>>
>>
>
> This is a classic sign of narcissism. The "big chase" was another.
>
> -dk

well, gosh, i *must* admire myself in case no one else does. i mean, it
just stands to reason.

your pal,
blake

Kswck wrote:
>>
>
> Our local BB&B has a greeter who says "HELLO". Ask him how he is doing and
> you get "HELLO". Tell him he is purple and blue and you get "HELLO".
>
>

Do you suppose he trained at Walmart?
;-)

gloria p

On Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:39:19 -0700, Terry Pulliam Burd wrote:

> On Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:59:18 -0400, DK > fired
> up random neurons and synapses to opine:
>
>>Wow! You are special! Good thing you have a Sugar Daddy to feed your
>>impulsive behavior!
>
> Guess you didn't catch the part where I'm a litigation paralegal.
> Don't need a Sugar Daddy, thank you. I splurge at will and pay for it
> myself out of my munificent paycheck.
>
> Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd

i'm happy to see you're supporting your old man. many chicks refuse to do
that.

your pal,
blake

dsi1 wrote:
> ChattyCathy wrote:
>
>> I get the distinct impression that Jimmy Choo handbags don't seem to
>> appeal to you, which of course, is your prerogative. FWIW, I probably
>> wouldn't rush out and buy one either - I'm not much into handbags.
>> But... surely there must be *something* you've bought (or would like to
>> buy if you could afford it) that others may think is a total waste of
>> money (and sense)?
>> For example, when I bought my 5 (US) quart Le Creuset dutch oven, my DS
>> took one look at it and said, "You paid THAT MUCH for a POT? Are you
>> NUTS?" I replied, "If you can pay THAT MUCH for a set of sticks to
>> whack a little white ball around with, I think I am entitled to my
>> pot." Funny, he hasn't mentioned my 'pot' since, and I don't bring up
>> his 'golfing addiction'. Keeps the peace.
>
> Your hubby responds well to irrefutable logic. Still, I think you're
> both nuts. You could have pooled your money together and bought a wooden
> box with strings. Think about it - could money be put to more perfect
> use? I don't think so. :-)


A coffin? What are the strings for? Besides, they'd need two....

gloria p

Gloria P wrote:
> dsi1 wrote:
>> ChattyCathy wrote:

>> Your hubby responds well to irrefutable logic. Still, I think you're
>> both nuts. You could have pooled your money together and bought a
>> wooden box with strings. Think about it - could money be put to more
>> perfect use? I don't think so. :-)
>
>
> A coffin? What are the strings for? Besides, they'd need two....

My bad, I think guitar when I hear box with strings. Come to think of
it, people that buy guitars are way nutty cause most folks will buy only
one dutch oven. My dutch oven is a cast aluminum one from the 60s and I
may have so much of that metal in my brain that I've lost all chance of
being able to control my drool in the future.

>
> gloria p

Gloria P wrote:
> cybercat wrote:
>
>>
>> It's just not cute. Definitely not self deprecating. Somebody had to
>> tell you. Maybe if all your friends weren't a quarter inch deep
>> somebody would. I'll consider it a public service. You just go ahead
>> and keep considering this a "meltdown." Really. I am clearly out of
>> control, after all.
>>
>
>
>
> If your goal is to become the female version of Sheldon,
> you're doing a fine job.
>
> gloria p

Sheldon is a man? Who knew?

-dk

Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
> "ChattyCathy" > wrote in message
>> I get the distinct impression that Jimmy Choo handbags don't seem to
>> appeal to you, which of course, is your prerogative. FWIW, I probably
>> wouldn't rush out and buy one either - I'm not much into handbags.
>> But... surely there must be *something* you've bought (or would like to
>> buy if you could afford it) that others may think is a total waste of
>> money (and sense)?
>
> I'm sure most of us want or have something that is seemingly silly to
> others. Including me. Very few of us, though make a point to tell others
> about it as a form of gamesmanship. Spending a third of a Christmas bonus
> on an expensive bag is a sly way of bragging how big the bonus was.
>
> I make a lot more money that some people, but yet I still make a lot less
> than others. So what? I made my choices and I'm happy with them. I know
> people that make a good wage and struggle to buy the latest of everything, I
> know others worth millions that are content driving a Chevy and watching a
> 19" portable TV. They prove the difference between being rich and being
> wealthy. Material goods are nice to have but they don't equate to
> happiness.
>
> Enjoy your Dutch oven. IMO, a better investment than the sticks.
>
>

Very well said, Edwin. I could care less what she buys or how much it
cost. The bragging is sickening. I also make a lot more money than the
average person but I don't feel a need to brag about my purchases since
it only puts other people down. I'll take one of my company's F-150s to
a job site or meeting rather than my personal vehicle for the same
reason. My business cards don't have a title on them. I don't feel the
need to put CEO, Owner, etc. on them.

-dk