Initially, I didn't give a rats ass, but I've been using half sheet
paper towels (Bounty) for about a month, now. Ran across an old roll
of whole sheet (only) towels I had left over. I find myself tearing
them in half.

nb

"notbob" > wrote in message
...
> Initially, I didn't give a rats ass, but I've been using half sheet
> paper towels (Bounty) for about a month, now. Ran across an old roll
> of whole sheet (only) towels I had left over. I find myself tearing
> them in half.

Waste not, want not!

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On 19/04/2013 9:05 AM, notbob wrote:
> Initially, I didn't give a rats ass, but I've been using half sheet
> paper towels (Bounty) for about a month, now. Ran across an old roll
> of whole sheet (only) towels I had left over. I find myself tearing
> them in half.
>
> nb
>

No no nb. YOu are supposed to rip off the entire sheet and throw it
away. Then you buy more. ;-)
When I wash the dishes I usually do my eyeglasses first. I may tear off
a corner of a paper towel to dry them ... or .... use the the free end
without tearing it off. In a couple minutes the paper towel will be dry
and can be used for something else. It's not like I need them to be
food grade.

On 2013-04-19, Dave Smith > wrote:

> and can be used for something else. It's not like I need them to be
> food grade.

I think that's why I became so enamored with PTs. I never usta use
'em much, preferring sponges, but when I moved to care for my my mom,
she had half a dozen old "dish cloths". Ewww! Old brn/gry ratty
things she never washed. I slowly tossed 'em, one by one, and became
a PT man. I hate the waste, but the memory of those digusting cloths
drives me. For dishwashing, I use a brush for dishes. I can soak it
in bleach every once in awhile and it doesn't scratch Teflon or
polished SS. I keep a couple grn scotch-brite scrubs (sans sponge)
for the more obstinate crud.

nb

On 19 Apr 2013 13:40:37 GMT, notbob > wrote:

> On 2013-04-19, Dave Smith > wrote:
>
> > and can be used for something else. It's not like I need them to be
> > food grade.
>
> I think that's why I became so enamored with PTs. I never usta use
> 'em much, preferring sponges, but when I moved to care for my my mom,
> she had half a dozen old "dish cloths". Ewww! Old brn/gry ratty
> things she never washed. I slowly tossed 'em, one by one, and became
> a PT man. I hate the waste, but the memory of those digusting cloths
> drives me. For dishwashing, I use a brush for dishes. I can soak it
> in bleach every once in awhile and it doesn't scratch Teflon or
> polished SS. I keep a couple grn scotch-brite scrubs (sans sponge)
> for the more obstinate crud.
>
I hate sponges for the same reason you disliked those dish rags, they
just harbor germs and ick and I don't want them anywhere near a
dish... even if the dish is headed into the dishwasher anyway.
Unfortunately this is a kitchen divided. Hubby insists on using a
sponge. Not only that, he keeps it wet and loaded with soap - so when
I want to use it to clean up a spill, I have to rinse and rinse and
rinse to get rid of the soap... so we ended up with his and hers
sponges. His is soapy and wet, mine is not. Then I bought some micro
cloths for kitchen use and they've rocked my world... my sponge is
forlorn and forgotten now.

That said, I use a dish brush and a scrubber for dishes & cooking
pots/utensils too. This used to be my favorite scrubber
http://www.shcpbaltimore.com/images/items/CL98130.JPG but my loyalty
changed after I discovered the Scotch Brite scrubber that's made of
the same material, only it has a plastic handle/knob on it.


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On 4/19/2013 9:11 AM, sf wrote:

> That said, I use a dish brush and a scrubber for dishes & cooking
> pots/utensils too. This used to be my favorite scrubber
> http://www.shcpbaltimore.com/images/items/CL98130.JPG but my loyalty
> changed after I discovered the Scotch Brite scrubber that's made of
> the same material, only it has a plastic handle/knob on it.

We use the Scotch Brite scrubber that has the sponge on the other side.
To sanitize it, I microwave it for 2 minutes. You can also throw them in
the laundry, and use a clean one each time.

I could go all year without using a paper towel, but I am a fan of the
half sheets.

Becca

On 19/04/2013 9:40 AM, notbob wrote:
>
> I think that's why I became so enamored with PTs. I never usta use
> 'em much, preferring sponges, but when I moved to care for my my mom,
> she had half a dozen old "dish cloths". Ewww! Old brn/gry ratty
> things she never washed. I slowly tossed 'em, one by one, and became
> a PT man. I hate the waste, but the memory of those digusting cloths
> drives me. For dishwashing, I use a brush for dishes. I can soak it
> in bleach every once in awhile and it doesn't scratch Teflon or
> polished SS. I keep a couple grn scotch-brite scrubs (sans sponge)
> for the more obstinate crud.
>

As my son pointed out to my wife recently, dish rags get discoloured,
but they are in and out of soapy water and, if wrung out and dried, they
are more sanitary than they look. They are also pretty cheap. so when
they get really foul looking they can be easily replaced.

Dave Smith wrote:
>
> As my son pointed out to my wife recently, dish rags get discoloured,
> but they are in and out of soapy water and, if wrung out and dried, they
> are more sanitary than they look. They are also pretty cheap. so when
> they get really foul looking they can be easily replaced.

They are what I use all the time. A package of cheap white washclothes cost
only about $4 for a dozen. I use these for many things including dish rags.

G.

notbob wrote:
>
> On 2013-04-19, Dave Smith > wrote:
>
> > and can be used for something else. It's not like I need them to be
> > food grade.
>
> I think that's why I became so enamored with PTs. I never usta use
> 'em much, preferring sponges, but when I moved to care for my my mom,
> she had half a dozen old "dish cloths". Ewww! Old brn/gry ratty
> things she never washed. I slowly tossed 'em, one by one, and became
> a PT man. I hate the waste, but the memory of those digusting cloths
> drives me. For dishwashing, I use a brush for dishes. I can soak it
> in bleach every once in awhile and it doesn't scratch Teflon or
> polished SS. I keep a couple grn scotch-brite scrubs (sans sponge)
> for the more obstinate crud.
>
> nb

Um, you do know there is such a thing as a washing machine don't you? I
have a nice big stack of utility towels in my kitchen that are what I
primarily use, and after us they go in the pile for the next laundry
day. Paper towels are used to a much smaller extent, often in
conjunction with sanitizing the counters.

"Pete C." > wrote in message
...
I
> have a nice big stack of utility towels in my kitchen that are what I
> primarily use, and after us they go in the pile for the next laundry
> day.

Same here. I wash all my dish cloths and tea towels in a 90c wash.
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On 2013-04-20, Ophelia > wrote:

> Same here. I wash all my dish cloths and tea towels in a 90c wash.

There's a blast from the past. Tea towels. Say that to most ppl,
these days, and they look at you like you're speaking Swahili. Last
time I bought some was about 15 yrs ago and I bought 'em to make n'
filter some horchata. Had a devil of a time with the term, even then.
Hadda find an old granny aged sales person to get my drift.

"I'm looking to buy some brbl&lp*@ frkl#'s"

nb

Dave Smith wrote:
> On 19/04/2013 9:05 AM, notbob wrote:
>> Initially, I didn't give a rats ass, but I've been using half sheet
>> paper towels (Bounty) for about a month, now. Ran across an old roll
>> of whole sheet (only) towels I had left over. I find myself tearing
>> them in half.
>>
>> nb
>>
>
> No no nb. YOu are supposed to rip off the entire sheet and throw it
> away. Then you buy more. ;-)
> When I wash the dishes I usually do my eyeglasses first. I may tear off
> a corner of a paper towel to dry them ... or .... use the the free end
> without tearing it off. In a couple minutes the paper towel will be dry
> and can be used for something else. It's not like I need them to be
> food grade.
>
Unless I am wiping the floor or something, I also use cloth wipes
or diapers. Diapers are obviously absorbent, but they are not
most scenic.

--
Jean B.

On 19 Apr 2013 13:05:42 GMT, notbob > wrote:

> Initially, I didn't give a rats ass, but I've been using half sheet
> paper towels (Bounty) for about a month, now. Ran across an old roll
> of whole sheet (only) towels I had left over. I find myself tearing
> them in half.
>

I love those half sheets. They're the perfect size for my purposes.

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

I have packages of full sheet paper towels and packages of half-sheet
paper towels. I have a specific non-kitchen application for the half-sheets.

I only buy one brand of paper towels, Viva, as they are stronger than
any others and one sheet lasts longer than several sheets of other
brands, even Bounty. My cleaning lady thinks so, too. :-)

--
Janet Wilder
Way-the-heck-south Texas
Spelling doesn't count. Cooking does.

notbob wrote:
>
> Initially, I didn't give a rats ass, but I've been using half sheet
> paper towels (Bounty) for about a month, now. Ran across an old roll
> of whole sheet (only) towels I had left over. I find myself tearing
> them in half.
>
> nb

Yep. The full size probably made sense years ago when they were single
ply and wimpy, but these days the half sheet is plenty for most uses.
Heck, in the old days you took that full sheet and folded it in half to
get some strength before using it.

notbob wrote:

> Initially, I didn't give a rats ass, but I've been using half sheet
> paper towels (Bounty) for about a month, now. Ran across an old roll
> of whole sheet (only) towels I had left over. I find myself tearing
> them in half.

Tearing them in half? You have to pay extra tax when you do that.

On 4/19/2013 9:05 AM, notbob wrote:
> Initially, I didn't give a rats ass, but I've been using half sheet
> paper towels (Bounty) for about a month, now. Ran across an old roll
> of whole sheet (only) towels I had left over. I find myself tearing
> them in half.

My mil would tear paper towels in half to use as dinner napkins (yup,
we're a classy bunch) and I teased her once, can I have a whole one?
Now all I buy are the pick a size and I hardly ever need more than one
sheet.

nancy

On 4/19/2013 9:05 AM, notbob wrote:
> Initially, I didn't give a rats ass, but I've been using half sheet
> paper towels (Bounty) for about a month, now. Ran across an old roll
> of whole sheet (only) towels I had left over. I find myself tearing
> them in half.
>
> nb
>
The first time I bought the select-a-size paper towels was a happy
accident. When I opened the roll I remember thinking damn, what a good
idea! We were at the store yesterday picking up a few things, paper
towels being on the list. For a minute I couldn't find the
select-a-size and groaned inwardly...

Jill

notbob wrote:
>
> Initially, I didn't give a rats ass, but I've been using half sheet
> paper towels (Bounty) for about a month, now. Ran across an old roll
> of whole sheet (only) towels I had left over. I find myself tearing
> them in half.
>
> nb

That's what I do.... buy the cheap ones and tear them in half. Sometimes I
tear them in thirds, depending on use.

G.

On Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:09:37 -0400, Gary > wrote:

> notbob wrote:
> >
> > Initially, I didn't give a rats ass, but I've been using half sheet
> > paper towels (Bounty) for about a month, now. Ran across an old roll
> > of whole sheet (only) towels I had left over. I find myself tearing
> > them in half.
> >
> > nb
>
> That's what I do.... buy the cheap ones and tear them in half. Sometimes I
> tear them in thirds, depending on use.
>
Sometimes "cheap" is a false economy... toilet paper and paper towels
are two examples of that. You end up using more and no money is
saved.


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"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:09:37 -0400, Gary > wrote:
>
>> notbob wrote:
>> >
>> > Initially, I didn't give a rats ass, but I've been using half sheet
>> > paper towels (Bounty) for about a month, now. Ran across an old roll
>> > of whole sheet (only) towels I had left over. I find myself tearing
>> > them in half.
>> >
>> > nb
>>
>> That's what I do.... buy the cheap ones and tear them in half. Sometimes
>> I
>> tear them in thirds, depending on use.
>>
> Sometimes "cheap" is a false economy... toilet paper and paper towels
> are two examples of that. You end up using more and no money is
> saved.

I agree. I always buy good ones.

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sf wrote:
>
> Sometimes "cheap" is a false economy... toilet paper and paper towels
> are two examples of that. You end up using more and no money is
> saved.

So very true, Barbara. I always buy Angel Soft tp (works for me) but I
often buy generic paper towels. Some generic stuff is just as good as brand
name and some isn't.

G.

On 4/19/2013 1:06 PM, sf wrote:
> On Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:09:37 -0400, Gary > wrote:
>
>> notbob wrote:
>>>
>>> Initially, I didn't give a rats ass, but I've been using half sheet
>>> paper towels (Bounty) for about a month, now. Ran across an old roll
>>> of whole sheet (only) towels I had left over. I find myself tearing
>>> them in half.
>>>
>>> nb
>>
>> That's what I do.... buy the cheap ones and tear them in half. Sometimes I
>> tear them in thirds, depending on use.
>>
> Sometimes "cheap" is a false economy... toilet paper and paper towels
> are two examples of that. You end up using more and no money is
> saved.
>
>
Yep. If you buy cheap chances are the product is cheap. You'll wind up
using more even if you do tear the sheet in half. You don't have to buy
a brand name to get inexpensive select-a-size rolls of paper towels.

Jill

On 19/04/2013 1:06 PM, sf wrote:

> Sometimes "cheap" is a false economy... toilet paper and paper towels
> are two examples of that. You end up using more and no money is
> saved.
>


Judging from what I see in the stores these days, false economy seems to
be a big seller. The stuff that is usually cheap or on sale here has
huge tubes with not much paper around it..... but sell it 24 in a pack
and people think they are getting a bargain. My younger brother is a
pretty thrifty shopper and often tells me when the local grocery had TP
n sale, but then it turns out to be that misleadingly packaged stuff. It
is no bargain.

On Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:32:04 -0400, Dave Smith
> wrote:

> On 19/04/2013 1:06 PM, sf wrote:
>
> > Sometimes "cheap" is a false economy... toilet paper and paper towels
> > are two examples of that. You end up using more and no money is
> > saved.
> >
>
>
> Judging from what I see in the stores these days, false economy seems to
> be a big seller. The stuff that is usually cheap or on sale here has
> huge tubes with not much paper around it..... but sell it 24 in a pack
> and people think they are getting a bargain. My younger brother is a
> pretty thrifty shopper and often tells me when the local grocery had TP
> n sale, but then it turns out to be that misleadingly packaged stuff. It
> is no bargain.
>
We've started buying TP and paper towels from Costco on a regular
basis. 36 rolls of Northern brand TP, triple ply paper so big it's
hard to turn on the toilet paper holder until some has been used - for
less than $20.

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Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

On 4/19/2013 2:32 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 19/04/2013 1:06 PM, sf wrote:
>
>> Sometimes "cheap" is a false economy... toilet paper and paper towels
>> are two examples of that. You end up using more and no money is
>> saved.
>>
>
>
> Judging from what I see in the stores these days, false economy seems to
> be a big seller. The stuff that is usually cheap or on sale here has
> huge tubes with not much paper around it..... but sell it 24 in a pack
> and people think they are getting a bargain. My younger brother is a
> pretty thrifty shopper and often tells me when the local grocery had TP
> n sale, but then it turns out to be that misleadingly packaged stuff. It
> is no bargain.
>
>
Sticking with paper towels, when comparing bargain brands with name
brands and prices, I read the package. Single ply or two ply? How many
sheets per roll? If I was living on the edge of broke I'd most likely
buy the 99 cent roll as opposed to the $1.50 "better" roll. And try to
use less of them. But as I found out years ago when I was buying the
cheapest of everything, you really do wind up using twice as many. As
cleaning supplies they don't hold up. There are other options.

Despite commercials for Viva Paper Towels, I doubt anyone here really
expects a paper towel to be able to scrub a dirty grill.

Jill

"notbob" wrote in message ...

Initially, I didn't give a rats ass, but I've been using half sheet
paper towels (Bounty) for about a month, now. Ran across an old roll
of whole sheet (only) towels I had left over. I find myself tearing
them in half.

nb

~~~~~~~~~~
I really like them. There are some occasions when I only want half a towel,
and other times when I select and extra half towel (equally one-and-one-half
of the "traditional" towels). Great idea!

MaryL

On 4/19/2013 1:52 PM, MaryL wrote:
>
>
> "notbob" wrote in message ...
>
> Initially, I didn't give a rats ass, but I've been using half sheet
> paper towels (Bounty) for about a month, now. Ran across an old roll
> of whole sheet (only) towels I had left over. I find myself tearing
> them in half.
>
> nb
>
> ~~~~~~~~~~
> I really like them. There are some occasions when I only want half a
> towel, and other times when I select and extra half towel (equally
> one-and-one-half of the "traditional" towels). Great idea!
>
> MaryL
>
Yep, that was what I thought when I accidentally bought a roll of them
the first time. Great idea!

Jill

On 4/19/2013 3:05 AM, notbob wrote:
> Initially, I didn't give a rats ass, but I've been using half sheet
> paper towels (Bounty) for about a month, now. Ran across an old roll
> of whole sheet (only) towels I had left over. I find myself tearing
> them in half.
>
> nb
>

My mother-in-law used to tear paper napkins in half and stack them
neatly. We thought it had something to do with her dementia but my wife
has seen other old ladies doing the same thing. Evidently, it's
something old Asian women do - like eating Snickers with a knife and fork.

notbob wrote:
>
> Initially, I didn't give a rats ass, but I've been using half sheet
> paper towels (Bounty) for about a month, now. Ran across an old roll
> of whole sheet (only) towels I had left over. I find myself tearing
> them in half.

Bounty half sheets are far better than facial tissues... soft yet
strong, great for nose blowing. I've been using Bounty half sheets
for like 6-7 years now.

On Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:36:47 -1000, dsi1
> wrote:
>
> My mother-in-law used to tear paper napkins in half and stack them
> neatly. We thought it had something to do with her dementia but my wife
> has seen other old ladies doing the same thing. Evidently, it's
> something old Asian women do - like eating Snickers with a knife and fork.

Not being snide (straight forward question)... have you ever been
"over there" and experienced what it's like?

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Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:36:47 -1000, dsi1
> > wrote:
>>
>> My mother-in-law used to tear paper napkins in half and stack them
>> neatly. We thought it had something to do with her dementia but my wife
>> has seen other old ladies doing the same thing. Evidently, it's
>> something old Asian women do - like eating Snickers with a knife and
>> fork.
>
> Not being snide (straight forward question)... have you ever been
> "over there" and experienced what it's like?

I know people who tear dryer sheets in pieces and use just one tiny piece at
a time, and reusing that piece numerous times to boot. And then they make
snide remarks about people who dare to use a whole one and then throw it
out! These are not people who grew up in another country.

I know some people who reuse gift wrap and greeting cards. And my parents?
They saved every bow on every present they were ever given. Stored them and
reused them. I was like... Wha? You can get a whole bag of bows for 10
cents, marked down after Christmas. And if you're lucky, you might even
find some in pastel colors! This sort of thing made no sense to me
whatever. Now I was once given a large TV as a gift and they wrapped it in
this hideous vinyl wallpaper. We did save that stuff for many years. Igt
was indestructible and worked great for wrapping large things. We'd be
like... Who has the wallpaper? I need it! And I might save an extra fancy
or expensive looking bow. But not the cheap ones. Then someone in our
family made the rule that no bows can be used on presents any more. Less to
deal with. And I got to where I mostly don't even wrap stuff. I try to put
gifts in reusable things. Like a shopping bag, fancy storage box, basket,
etc. Failing that I'll use a gift bag. I can get those for $1.

"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
...
>
> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:36:47 -1000, dsi1
>> > wrote:
>>>
>>> My mother-in-law used to tear paper napkins in half and stack them
>>> neatly. We thought it had something to do with her dementia but my wife
>>> has seen other old ladies doing the same thing. Evidently, it's
>>> something old Asian women do - like eating Snickers with a knife and
>>> fork.
>>
>> Not being snide (straight forward question)... have you ever been
>> "over there" and experienced what it's like?
>
> I know people who tear dryer sheets in pieces and use just one tiny piece
> at a time, and reusing that piece numerous times to boot. And then they
> make snide remarks about people who dare to use a whole one and then throw
> it out! These are not people who grew up in another country.
>
> I know some people who reuse gift wrap and greeting cards. And my
> parents? They saved every bow on every present they were ever given.
> Stored them and reused them. I was like... Wha? You can get a whole bag
> of bows for 10 cents, marked down after Christmas. And if you're lucky,
> you might even find some in pastel colors! This sort of thing made no
> sense to me whatever. Now I was once given a large TV as a gift and they
> wrapped it in this hideous vinyl wallpaper. We did save that stuff for
> many years. Igt was indestructible and worked great for wrapping large
> things. We'd be like... Who has the wallpaper? I need it! And I might
> save an extra fancy or expensive looking bow. But not the cheap ones.
> Then someone in our family made the rule that no bows can be used on
> presents any more. Less to deal with. And I got to where I mostly don't
> even wrap stuff. I try to put gifts in reusable things. Like a shopping
> bag, fancy storage box, basket, etc. Failing that I'll use a gift bag. I
> can get those for $1.

People here who came through the war were like that. Waste was anathema to
them, which is understandable.
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Julie "10¢ a Lick" Bove wrote:
> "sf" wrote:
>> dsi1 wrote:
>>>
>>> My mother-in-law used to tear paper napkins in half and stack them
>>> neatly. We thought it had something to do with her dementia but my wife
>>> has seen other old ladies doing the same thing. Evidently, it's
>>> something old Asian women do - like eating Snickers with a knife and
>>> fork.
>>
>> Not being snide (straight forward question)... have you ever been
>> "over there" and experienced what it's like?
>
>I know people who tear dryer sheets in pieces and use just one tiny piece at
>a time, and reusing that piece numerous times to boot. And then they make
>snide remarks about people who dare to use a whole one and then throw it
>out! These are not people who grew up in another country.
>
>I know some people who reuse gift wrap and greeting cards. And my parents?
>They saved every bow on every present they were ever given. Stored them and
>reused them. I was like... Wha? You can get a whole bag of bows for 10
>cents, marked down after Christmas.

You're getting to be a real nuisance with your 10¢ schtick... NOTHING
costs a dime anymore, hasn't for many years... Dollar Stores is as low
priced as it gets. About all a dime is good for anymore is an
emergency screwdriver. Last time I remember a dime able to buy
something good was a 10¢ charlotte russe, 1955, when for a charlotte
russe chubby Sheila would let be play with her big boobs.

On 4/20/2013 6:02 AM, Julie Bove wrote:

> I know people who tear dryer sheets in pieces and use just one tiny piece at
> a time, and reusing that piece numerous times to boot. And then they make
> snide remarks about people who dare to use a whole one and then throw it
> out! These are not people who grew up in another country.

Charlene, at work, did all the laundry and she would use softener sheets
over and over. She would get a new one each time, save the old one for
the next load, along with a new softener sheet added, and it would
continue. I kept my nose out of it, that was her territory. Charlene was
diagnosed with lymphoma and she died 3 months later, at the age of 74.
Excellent employee who never took a day off.

As far as wrapping gifts, I use gift bags, it is so much easier, but I
do not throw those away, either.

Becca

On 4/20/2013 3:50 PM, Ema Nymton wrote:

> Charlene, at work, did all the laundry and she would use softener sheets
> over and over. She would get a new one each time, save the old one for
> the next load, along with a new softener sheet added, and it would
> continue.

She could have saved even more just not buying them to start with.

>I kept my nose out of it, that was her territory. Charlene was
> diagnosed with lymphoma and she died 3 months later, at the age of 74.
> Excellent employee who never took a day off.

Geez, that was fast. I imagine she wasn't easy to replace.

> As far as wrapping gifts, I use gift bags, it is so much easier, but I
> do not throw those away, either.

Last December I happened to notice those reusable shopping bags
at the supermarket that had winter/holiday designs. Who couldn't
use more shopping bags? They were pretty. I used them to give
my family gifts.

nancy

On 4/20/2013 3:50 PM, Ema Nymton wrote:
> As far as wrapping gifts, I use gift bags, it is so much easier, but I
> do not throw those away, either.
>
> Becca

When we went to the vegetable stand last weekend they gave us our
squash, yellow onion and new potatoes in a little paper bag with a
twisted paper handle. The vegetables looked like they came in a bag
from the gift wrap section

Jill

On Apr 20, 6:02*am, "Julie Bove" > wrote:
> "sf" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> > On Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:36:47 -1000, dsi1
> > > wrote:
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> >> My mother-in-law used to tear paper napkins in half and stack them
> >> neatly. We thought it had something to do with her dementia but my wife
> >> has seen other old ladies doing the same thing. Evidently, it's
> >> something old Asian women do - like eating Snickers with a knife and
> >> fork.
>
> > Not being snide (straight forward question)... have you ever been
> > "over there" and experienced what it's like?
>
> I know people who tear dryer sheets in pieces and use just one tiny piece at
> a time, and reusing that piece numerous times to boot. *And then they make
> snide remarks about people who dare to use a whole one and then throw it
> out! These are not people who grew up in another country.
>
> I know some people who reuse gift wrap and greeting cards. *And my parents?
> They saved every bow on every present they were ever given. *Stored them and
> reused them. *I was like... *Wha? *You can get a whole bag of bows for 10
> cents, marked down after Christmas. *And if you're lucky, you might even
> find some in pastel colors! *This sort of thing made no sense to me
> whatever. *Now I was once given a large TV as a gift and they wrapped it in
> this hideous vinyl wallpaper. *We did save that stuff for many years. *Igt
> was indestructible and worked great for wrapping large things. *We'd be
> like... *Who has the wallpaper? *I need it! *And I might save an extra fancy
> or expensive looking bow. *But not the cheap ones. *Then someone in our
> family made the rule that no bows can be used on presents any more. *Less to
> deal with. *And I got to where I mostly don't even wrap stuff. *I try to put
> gifts in reusable things. *Like a shopping bag, fancy storage box, basket,
> etc. *Failing that I'll use a gift bag. *I can get those for $1.

Reusing gift wrap and bows is " waste not, want not," in addition to
not adding to the nation's trash footprint. It's indicative of a
generation or three that thinks, "So what if it breaks, I can always
get another one." The point should be made, "Don't break it in the
first place." It's a sad comment on our expectations.

N.

On Apr 19, 8:37*pm, sf > wrote:
> On Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:36:47 -1000, dsi1
>
> > wrote:
>
> > My mother-in-law used to tear paper napkins in half and stack them
> > neatly. We thought it had something to do with her dementia but my wife
> > has seen other old ladies doing the same thing. Evidently, it's
> > something old Asian women do - like eating Snickers with a knife and fork.
>
> Not being snide (straight forward question)... have you ever been
> "over there" and experienced what it's like?
>

I have not. Now that I think of it, we both saw a Japanese or Korean
show on TV that had a woman doing this odd behavior. We thought it was
the funniest thing. It's for those jobs where a full paper napkin is
too much.

I'm always cleaning and wiping stuff at work. Most people would use a
full sheet of Kleenex but that's too much. I installed a toilet paper
roll holder under my desk and use one sheet at a time. It sounds
ridiculous but it works brilliantly.

> --
> Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

dsi1 wrote:
>
> I'm always cleaning and wiping stuff at work. Most people would use a
> full sheet of Kleenex but that's too much. I installed a toilet paper
> roll holder under my desk and use one sheet at a time. It sounds
> ridiculous but it works brilliantly.

One sheet of tp at a time? Come on, fess up....I'll bet you use at least
2-3 squares. heheh

G.