"Sqwertz" > wrote in message
...
> Janet Bostwick > wrote:
>
>> I understood that the Kirkland brand tuna wasn't being downsized. The
>> previous thread was about non-Kirkland tuna brand cans getting smaller.
>> Costco apparently told Chicken of the Sea that any tuna sold in a Costco
>> store would be 7 ounces. See linked article provided by Nancy above.
>
> Which is quite the opposite of what Walmart is telling their
> suppliers ("lower the price no matter what"). CostCo is making a
> significant statement, IMO.
>
> -sw

I think so too. No one here is fooled when the package gets smaller and the
price stays the same or increases. Leave it at a pound or 7 ounces or
whatever and let us deal with the price increase and compare between brands.
Janet

Jean B. wrote:
> Tracy wrote:
>> Nancy Young wrote:
>>> Tracy wrote:
>>>
>>>> I need a to make a Costco run this weekend. I am definitely going to
>>>> get some tuna. It comes in so handy during the hotter days and isn't'
>>>> today one of 'em! The current temp in Chestnut Hill is 92. Tomorrow
>>>> it will probably be 60 again. Love New England.
>>>
>>> I doubt it will make you feel any better, but the weather is
>>> identical down here in Jersey. It's starting to drop now that it's
>>> after 4. Keep going! I'm not ready for this weather.
>>>
>>> I'm getting the ingredients for that macaroni tuna salad tomorrow
>>> when I can be bothered going food shopping.
>>>
>>> nancy
>>
>> I was mostly kidding about the drop to 60 tomorrow, but I just checked
>> and it is going to be 60 tomorrow.
>>
>> I don't mind the heat today. There is a nice breeze, but I just know
>> my husband is going to want to put ac in the window when he gets home
>> from work. I just know it. He won't listen to reason.
>>
>> Tracy
>
> Ah, but some forecasts say it is going to be nice and cool tonight. I
> guess that depends on when the front comes through. Maybe not in time to
> avert that installation.

Installation successfully averted! He wanted to, but I convinced him not
too. I can already feel it getting cooler.

Tracy

Sqwertz wrote:
> "Jean B." > wrote:
>
>>> Foodservice Tuna Salad. I've never found anything to do with it at
>>> home. I still have a can that's 5-6 months old, just looking for
>>> idea (or a large cat).
>> Food pantry--or organization that feeds folks in need.
>
> I just got laid-off. I'm sure I'll find something to do with it.
> The food pantry would probably just complain that the 4lb can used
> to weigh 5lbs, anyway.
>
> -sw

Oh! I am sorry to hear that you were laid off.

--
Jean B.

Janet Bostwick wrote:
> "Sqwertz" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Janet Bostwick > wrote:
>>
>>> I understood that the Kirkland brand tuna wasn't being downsized. The
>>> previous thread was about non-Kirkland tuna brand cans getting smaller.
>>> Costco apparently told Chicken of the Sea that any tuna sold in a Costco
>>> store would be 7 ounces. See linked article provided by Nancy above.
>> Which is quite the opposite of what Walmart is telling their
>> suppliers ("lower the price no matter what"). CostCo is making a
>> significant statement, IMO.
>>
>> -sw
>
> I think so too. No one here is fooled when the package gets smaller and the
> price stays the same or increases. Leave it at a pound or 7 ounces or
> whatever and let us deal with the price increase and compare between brands.
> Janet
>
>
Yes, I'd vastly prefer that.

--
Jean B.

Tracy wrote:
> Jean B. wrote:
>> Tracy wrote:
>>> Nancy Young wrote:
>>>> Tracy wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I need a to make a Costco run this weekend. I am definitely going to
>>>>> get some tuna. It comes in so handy during the hotter days and isn't'
>>>>> today one of 'em! The current temp in Chestnut Hill is 92. Tomorrow
>>>>> it will probably be 60 again. Love New England.
>>>>
>>>> I doubt it will make you feel any better, but the weather is
>>>> identical down here in Jersey. It's starting to drop now that it's
>>>> after 4. Keep going! I'm not ready for this weather.
>>>>
>>>> I'm getting the ingredients for that macaroni tuna salad tomorrow
>>>> when I can be bothered going food shopping.
>>>>
>>>> nancy
>>>
>>> I was mostly kidding about the drop to 60 tomorrow, but I just
>>> checked and it is going to be 60 tomorrow.
>>>
>>> I don't mind the heat today. There is a nice breeze, but I just know
>>> my husband is going to want to put ac in the window when he gets home
>>> from work. I just know it. He won't listen to reason.
>>>
>>> Tracy
>>
>> Ah, but some forecasts say it is going to be nice and cool tonight. I
>> guess that depends on when the front comes through. Maybe not in time
>> to avert that installation.
>
> Installation successfully averted! He wanted to, but I convinced him not
> too. I can already feel it getting cooler.
>
> Tracy

No much cooler here. I think I saw 92F in Cambridge. It was 90F
most of the way home and may be 84F now.

--
Jean B.

Jean B. wrote:
> Sqwertz wrote:
>> "Jean B." > wrote:
>>
>>>> Foodservice Tuna Salad. I've never found anything to do with it at
>>>> home. I still have a can that's 5-6 months old, just looking for
>>>> idea (or a large cat).
>>> Food pantry--or organization that feeds folks in need.
>>
>> I just got laid-off. I'm sure I'll find something to do with it.
>> The food pantry would probably just complain that the 4lb can used
>> to weigh 5lbs, anyway.
>>
>> -sw
>
> Oh! I am sorry to hear that you were laid off.

Same here, Steve. Best of luck finding another job. Did you check
Craig's List?


Becca

Becca > wrote:

> Jean B. wrote:
>> Sqwertz wrote:
>>> "Jean B." > wrote:
>>>
>>>>> Foodservice Tuna Salad. I've never found anything to do with it at
>>>>> home. I still have a can that's 5-6 months old, just looking for
>>>>> idea (or a large cat).
>>>> Food pantry--or organization that feeds folks in need.
>>>
>>> I just got laid-off. I'm sure I'll find something to do with it.
>>> The food pantry would probably just complain that the 4lb can used
>>> to weigh 5lbs, anyway.
>>
>> Oh! I am sorry to hear that you were laid off.
>
> Same here, Steve. Best of luck finding another job. Did you check
> Craig's List?

I think they want me back already. I told them that when I left but
they didn't listen. I'll talk to them tomorrow. About a raise -
heh.

-sw

Sqwertz wrote:
> Becca > wrote:
>
>
>> Jean B. wrote:
>>
>>> Sqwertz wrote:
>>>
>>>> "Jean B." > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>> Foodservice Tuna Salad. I've never found anything to do with it at
>>>>>> home. I still have a can that's 5-6 months old, just looking for
>>>>>> idea (or a large cat).
>>>>>>
>>>>> Food pantry--or organization that feeds folks in need.
>>>>>
>>>> I just got laid-off. I'm sure I'll find something to do with it.
>>>> The food pantry would probably just complain that the 4lb can used
>>>> to weigh 5lbs, anyway.
>>>>
>>> Oh! I am sorry to hear that you were laid off.
>>>
>> Same here, Steve. Best of luck finding another job. Did you check
>> Craig's List?
>>
>
> I think they want me back already. I told them that when I left but
> they didn't listen. I'll talk to them tomorrow. About a raise -
> heh.
>
> -sw


Sweet!


Becca