On 11/14/2016 1:17 PM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> On Monday, November 14, 2016 at 1:17:01 PM UTC-5, Sqwertz wrote:
>> On 11/14/2016 10:45 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>>
>>>> I didn't even eat my own slice of wedding cake. I did the obligatory
>>>> thing, cut the cake then put that first slice in the freezer for a year.
>>>> At which point I threw it out. In the trash.
>>>>
>>>> Jill
>>>
>>> We didn't have a wedding cake. Instead, we had a big bowl of fresh
>>> strawberries. We're still going strong 27 years later, so the
>>> symbolism/superstition of the wedding cake appears to be not
>>> 100% necessary.
>>>
>>> Cindy Hamilton
>>>
>>
>> Is the fruit bowl a Wiccan thing?
>
> No. He was hypoglycemic, and cake seemed like a stupid idea.
> Besides, strawberries were in season.
>
> Cindy Hamilton
>

Logical as ever.

On 11/14/2016 11:55 AM, Gary wrote:

>
> I'm at the age now that I really do need to spend some time just looking
> at SS options. I plan to keep working for some years but I could be
> getting some now and just banking it. Many options. I'm even tempted to
> go for it soon but I think it's better to at least wait for the full
> retirement age (66 for me).
>

You can get some now and bank it, but you will get less forever. If
you don't need it, probably best to wait.

It is nice to know that you will have some income for life if for any
reason you don't have a job any more. I happen to have a job I like, so
for me it is not "work". If I was on an assembly line putting the knobs
on the radio as they went down the line I'd be long gone.

On Mon, 14 Nov 2016 09:26:19 -0800, "Cheri" >
wrote:

> Buy the 3 pack of small holiday decorated loaf pans at The Dollar Tree for a
> buck. They have a lot of fun holiday baking things there.
>
I should take a look inside one soon.



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On Mon, 14 Nov 2016 12:09:07 -0500, Gary > wrote:

> I plan to buy another this year and lately they have been the small ones
> that itsjoannotjoann mentioned. I'll look soon though because I'll also
> buy a pint of apple brandy and try adding that for the next month or
> two. I've never had one with booze. Brandy is a mild booze too.

I've made fruitcakes with bourbon, brandy and rum. I prefer rum. I
also prefer rum balls over bourbon balls. There are lots of recipes
on the net. http://www.food.com/recipe/rum-balls-93174




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On Mon, 14 Nov 2016 17:49:14 -0800, sf > wrote:

>On Mon, 14 Nov 2016 12:09:07 -0500, Gary > wrote:
>
>> I plan to buy another this year and lately they have been the small ones
>> that itsjoannotjoann mentioned. I'll look soon though because I'll also
>> buy a pint of apple brandy and try adding that for the next month or
>> two. I've never had one with booze. Brandy is a mild booze too.
>
>I've made fruitcakes with bourbon, brandy and rum. I prefer rum.

Dark rum works well but Southern Comfort works much better.

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 14 Nov 2016 09:26:19 -0800, "Cheri" >
> wrote:
>
>> Buy the 3 pack of small holiday decorated loaf pans at The Dollar Tree
>> for a
>> buck. They have a lot of fun holiday baking things there.
>>
> I should take a look inside one soon.

They really do have a nice assortment of holiday things at the moment. I
live a block or so from one, so I'm there a lot.

Cheri

On Mon, 14 Nov 2016 20:55:02 -0500, Brooklyn1
> wrote:

> On Mon, 14 Nov 2016 17:49:14 -0800, sf > wrote:
>
> >On Mon, 14 Nov 2016 12:09:07 -0500, Gary > wrote:
> >
> >> I plan to buy another this year and lately they have been the small ones
> >> that itsjoannotjoann mentioned. I'll look soon though because I'll also
> >> buy a pint of apple brandy and try adding that for the next month or
> >> two. I've never had one with booze. Brandy is a mild booze too.
> >
> >I've made fruitcakes with bourbon, brandy and rum. I prefer rum.
>
> Dark rum works well but Southern Comfort works much better.

Haven't tried that, but yes - I think I'd like it too. Might need to
adjust the sugar ingredient though.


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On 11/14/2016 8:40 PM, sf wrote:
> On Mon, 14 Nov 2016 09:26:19 -0800, "Cheri" >
> wrote:
>
>> Buy the 3 pack of small holiday decorated loaf pans at The Dollar Tree for a
>> buck. They have a lot of fun holiday baking things there.
>>
> I should take a look inside one soon.

Strangely enough, I shopped there yesterday. I like to get
platters for the shrimp and the cheese and crackers. They have
nice looking stuff, holiday appropriate designs. While I was
there I got Christmas gift bags and some pretty felt ornaments.

nancy

Nancy Young wrote:
>
> On 11/14/2016 8:40 PM, sf wrote:
> > On Mon, 14 Nov 2016 09:26:19 -0800, "Cheri" >
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Buy the 3 pack of small holiday decorated loaf pans at The Dollar Tree for a
> >> buck. They have a lot of fun holiday baking things there.
> >>
> > I should take a look inside one soon.
>
> Strangely enough, I shopped there yesterday. I like to get
> platters for the shrimp and the cheese and crackers. They have
> nice looking stuff, holiday appropriate designs. While I was
> there I got Christmas gift bags and some pretty felt ornaments.

You can always grab a nice 2017 calendar for only $1. Compare to about
$6 calendars in the grocery store.

Dollar Tree is a very cool store. My nearest is only about 2.5 miles but
still I rarely drive that far to shop. I don't like shopping much and I
really don't like stores that open later in the morning. I like to get
out shopping at 6am and not have to wait until 9 or 10 for stores to
open.

So far, only my usual grocery store opens that early. Then there is
Walmart which is open 24/7 here. I like Walmart but rarely go there as
it's about 9 miles away. In 6 months though, a new one will open only
1.5 miles away. I'll shop there often when it opens. I could shop there
at 5am then get to my grocery store by 6am. By 6:30, all my shopping
chores will be done. I'm looking forward to that.

Anyway... the Dollar Tree is a cool store. Each time you go there are
new things so it's always an up and down all aisles thing for me.





I went several months ago and loved it. I need to go more often

On 11/15/2016 9:00 AM, Gary wrote:
> Nancy Young wrote:

>> Strangely enough, I shopped there yesterday. I like to get
>> platters for the shrimp and the cheese and crackers. They have
>> nice looking stuff, holiday appropriate designs. While I was
>> there I got Christmas gift bags and some pretty felt ornaments.
>
> You can always grab a nice 2017 calendar for only $1. Compare to about
> $6 calendars in the grocery store.

I have a thing for Wilderness calendars, so I splurge.

> Dollar Tree is a very cool store. My nearest is only about 2.5 miles but
> still I rarely drive that far to shop. I don't like shopping much and I
> really don't like stores that open later in the morning. I like to get
> out shopping at 6am and not have to wait until 9 or 10 for stores to
> open.

I am still drinking my coffee at that time. Hold on while I take a
sip of cup number 3.

> So far, only my usual grocery store opens that early. Then there is
> Walmart which is open 24/7 here. I like Walmart but rarely go there as
> it's about 9 miles away. In 6 months though, a new one will open only
> 1.5 miles away. I'll shop there often when it opens. I could shop there
> at 5am then get to my grocery store by 6am. By 6:30, all my shopping
> chores will be done. I'm looking forward to that.

Well, the stores are pretty empty early, I'll give you that.

Speaking of which, my supermarket is still undergoing construction
and I see they are putting in a Starbucks. I'm thinking that will
bring in a lot of early birds on their way to work. Nothing much
else going on there in the early hours.

> Anyway... the Dollar Tree is a cool store. Each time you go there are
> new things so it's always an up and down all aisles thing for me.

Last time we were there Ron said What kind of store is this, there
are no prices on anything!! Got a couple of strange looks but the
important thing is it made me laugh.

It's a fun place to shop, and more organized than other dollar stores
I've ventured into.

nancy

On Mon, 14 Nov 2016 23:03:08 -0800, "Cheri" >
wrote:

>
>"sf" > wrote in message
.. .
>> On Mon, 14 Nov 2016 09:26:19 -0800, "Cheri" >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Buy the 3 pack of small holiday decorated loaf pans at The Dollar Tree
>>> for a buck. They have a lot of fun holiday baking things there.
>>>
>> I should take a look inside one soon.
>
>They really do have a nice assortment of holiday things at the moment. I
>live a block or so from one, so I'm there a lot.
>
>Cheri

The Dollar Stores are great for inexpensive holiday decorations but
they sell the very worst quality cook/bakeware.

Brooklyn1 wrote:
>
> The Dollar Stores are great for inexpensive holiday decorations but
> they sell the very worst quality cook/bakeware.

They DO sell lots of nifty little kitchen gadgets though. I'm going back
this week. As always, the shelves change constantly so I do each aisle.

Nancy Young wrote:
>
> Gary wrote:
> > You can always grab a nice 2017 calendar for only $1. Compare to about
> > $6 calendars in the grocery store.
>
> I have a thing for Wilderness calendars, so I splurge.

ME TOO. I like the scenic calendars. Sadly, I bought one last year and
it's still sitting here unopened. I ended up using a different one.

I love the cool pictures on top and the large squares on the bottom
where you can write in appointments and such.

Anyway, since you mentioned Dollar Tree. I've put that on my shopping
list for later this week. I do love that store and I always come away
with a few good things.

"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> Nancy Young wrote:
>>
>> On 11/14/2016 8:40 PM, sf wrote:
>> > On Mon, 14 Nov 2016 09:26:19 -0800, "Cheri" >
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> >> Buy the 3 pack of small holiday decorated loaf pans at The Dollar Tree
>> >> for a
>> >> buck. They have a lot of fun holiday baking things there.
>> >>
>> > I should take a look inside one soon.
>>
>> Strangely enough, I shopped there yesterday. I like to get
>> platters for the shrimp and the cheese and crackers. They have
>> nice looking stuff, holiday appropriate designs. While I was
>> there I got Christmas gift bags and some pretty felt ornaments.
>
> You can always grab a nice 2017 calendar for only $1. Compare to about
> $6 calendars in the grocery store.

Calendars are one thing that I do splurge on and don't buy at The Dollar
Tree, but they do have a wide selection there.

Cheri

"Brooklyn1" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 14 Nov 2016 23:03:08 -0800, "Cheri" >
> wrote:
>
>>
>>"sf" > wrote in message
. ..
>>> On Mon, 14 Nov 2016 09:26:19 -0800, "Cheri" >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Buy the 3 pack of small holiday decorated loaf pans at The Dollar Tree
>>>> for a buck. They have a lot of fun holiday baking things there.
>>>>
>>> I should take a look inside one soon.
>>
>>They really do have a nice assortment of holiday things at the moment. I
>>live a block or so from one, so I'm there a lot.
>>
>>Cheri
>
> The Dollar Stores are great for inexpensive holiday decorations but
> they sell the very worst quality cook/bakeware.

If you were buying them for everyday use, probably not the best, but for
single use they are great, decorated for the holidays for gift giving is
great.

Cheri

On Tue, 15 Nov 2016 10:40:17 -0800, "Cheri" >
wrote:

>
> "Brooklyn1" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Mon, 14 Nov 2016 23:03:08 -0800, "Cheri" >
> > wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>"sf" > wrote in message
> . ..
> >>> On Mon, 14 Nov 2016 09:26:19 -0800, "Cheri" >
> >>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Buy the 3 pack of small holiday decorated loaf pans at The Dollar Tree
> >>>> for a buck. They have a lot of fun holiday baking things there.
> >>>>
> >>> I should take a look inside one soon.
> >>
> >>They really do have a nice assortment of holiday things at the moment. I
> >>live a block or so from one, so I'm there a lot.
> >>
> >>Cheri
> >
> > The Dollar Stores are great for inexpensive holiday decorations but
> > they sell the very worst quality cook/bakeware.
>
> If you were buying them for everyday use, probably not the best, but for
> single use they are great, decorated for the holidays for gift giving is
> great.
>
It would be for gift purposes, thanks.


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On Tue, 15 Nov 2016 10:38:40 -0800, "Cheri" >
wrote:

>
> "Gary" > wrote in message ...
> > Nancy Young wrote:
> >>
> >> On 11/14/2016 8:40 PM, sf wrote:
> >> > On Mon, 14 Nov 2016 09:26:19 -0800, "Cheri" >
> >> > wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> Buy the 3 pack of small holiday decorated loaf pans at The Dollar Tree
> >> >> for a
> >> >> buck. They have a lot of fun holiday baking things there.
> >> >>
> >> > I should take a look inside one soon.
> >>
> >> Strangely enough, I shopped there yesterday. I like to get
> >> platters for the shrimp and the cheese and crackers. They have
> >> nice looking stuff, holiday appropriate designs. While I was
> >> there I got Christmas gift bags and some pretty felt ornaments.
> >
> > You can always grab a nice 2017 calendar for only $1. Compare to about
> > $6 calendars in the grocery store.
>
> Calendars are one thing that I do splurge on and don't buy at The Dollar
> Tree, but they do have a wide selection there.
>
We get ours free from a local real estate company that would love to
sell our house someday. $1 saved.


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"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 15 Nov 2016 10:38:40 -0800, "Cheri" >
> wrote:
>
>>
>> "Gary" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > Nancy Young wrote:
>> >>
>> >> On 11/14/2016 8:40 PM, sf wrote:
>> >> > On Mon, 14 Nov 2016 09:26:19 -0800, "Cheri" >
>> >> > wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> Buy the 3 pack of small holiday decorated loaf pans at The Dollar
>> >> >> Tree
>> >> >> for a
>> >> >> buck. They have a lot of fun holiday baking things there.
>> >> >>
>> >> > I should take a look inside one soon.
>> >>
>> >> Strangely enough, I shopped there yesterday. I like to get
>> >> platters for the shrimp and the cheese and crackers. They have
>> >> nice looking stuff, holiday appropriate designs. While I was
>> >> there I got Christmas gift bags and some pretty felt ornaments.
>> >
>> > You can always grab a nice 2017 calendar for only $1. Compare to about
>> > $6 calendars in the grocery store.
>>
>> Calendars are one thing that I do splurge on and don't buy at The Dollar
>> Tree, but they do have a wide selection there.
>>
> We get ours free from a local real estate company that would love to
> sell our house someday. $1 saved.

I buy 2 large grid calendars that we can see from across the room, and also
a Victorian calendar for my bathroom from a calendar company online.

Cheri

On Tue, 15 Nov 2016 12:09:22 -0800, "Cheri" >
wrote:

> I buy 2 large grid calendars that we can see from across the room, and also
> a Victorian calendar for my bathroom from a calendar company online.

I don't need that. I have Google Calendar on my phone and computer.
It even gives me alerts on the phone that I can't ignore if I remember
to tell it to.


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In article >, Cheri says...
>
> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Tue, 15 Nov 2016 10:38:40 -0800, "Cheri" >
> > wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> "Gary" > wrote in message
> >> ...
> >> > Nancy Young wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> On 11/14/2016 8:40 PM, sf wrote:

> >> >> > I should take a look inside one soon.
> >> >>
> >> >> Strangely enough, I shopped there yesterday. I like to get
> >> >> platters for the shrimp and the cheese and crackers. They have
> >> >> nice looking stuff, holiday appropriate designs. While I was
> >> >> there I got Christmas gift bags and some pretty felt ornaments.
> >> >
> >> > You can always grab a nice 2017 calendar for only $1. Compare to about
> >> > $6 calendars in the grocery store.
> >>
> >> Calendars are one thing that I do splurge on and don't buy at The Dollar
> >> Tree, but they do have a wide selection there.
> >>
> > We get ours free from a local real estate company that would love to
> > sell our house someday. $1 saved.
>
> I buy 2 large grid calendars that we can see from across the room, and also
> a Victorian calendar for my bathroom from a calendar company online.

So that makes 3 calendars total? (just making sure)

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 15 Nov 2016 12:09:22 -0800, "Cheri" >
> wrote:
>
>> I buy 2 large grid calendars that we can see from across the room, and
>> also
>> a Victorian calendar for my bathroom from a calendar company online.
>
> I don't need that. I have Google Calendar on my phone and computer.
> It even gives me alerts on the phone that I can't ignore if I remember
> to tell it to.

Yes, but I like the wall calendars, they take the place of *fine art* on my
walls. ;-)

Cheri

"Bruce" > wrote in message
T...
> In article >, Cheri says...
>>
>> "sf" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > On Tue, 15 Nov 2016 10:38:40 -0800, "Cheri" >
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> >>
>> >> "Gary" > wrote in message
>> >> ...
>> >> > Nancy Young wrote:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> On 11/14/2016 8:40 PM, sf wrote:
>
>> >> >> > I should take a look inside one soon.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Strangely enough, I shopped there yesterday. I like to get
>> >> >> platters for the shrimp and the cheese and crackers. They have
>> >> >> nice looking stuff, holiday appropriate designs. While I was
>> >> >> there I got Christmas gift bags and some pretty felt ornaments.
>> >> >
>> >> > You can always grab a nice 2017 calendar for only $1. Compare to
>> >> > about
>> >> > $6 calendars in the grocery store.
>> >>
>> >> Calendars are one thing that I do splurge on and don't buy at The
>> >> Dollar
>> >> Tree, but they do have a wide selection there.
>> >>
>> > We get ours free from a local real estate company that would love to
>> > sell our house someday. $1 saved.
>>
>> I buy 2 large grid calendars that we can see from across the room, and
>> also
>> a Victorian calendar for my bathroom from a calendar company online.
>
> So that makes 3 calendars total? (just making sure

No, actually I have many more coming every year from customers we used to do
business with, but those 3 I buy. A nice chicken soup in the pot and a
calendar in every room is my motto now.

Cheri

In article >, Cheri says...
>
> "Bruce" > wrote in message
> T...
> > In article >, Cheri says...
> >>
> >> "sf" > wrote in message
> >> ...
> >> > On Tue, 15 Nov 2016 10:38:40 -0800, "Cheri" >
> >> > wrote:
> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >> "Gary" > wrote in message
> >> >> ...
> >> >> > Nancy Young wrote:
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> On 11/14/2016 8:40 PM, sf wrote:
> >
> >> >> >> > I should take a look inside one soon.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Strangely enough, I shopped there yesterday. I like to get
> >> >> >> platters for the shrimp and the cheese and crackers. They have
> >> >> >> nice looking stuff, holiday appropriate designs. While I was
> >> >> >> there I got Christmas gift bags and some pretty felt ornaments.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > You can always grab a nice 2017 calendar for only $1. Compare to
> >> >> > about
> >> >> > $6 calendars in the grocery store.
> >> >>
> >> >> Calendars are one thing that I do splurge on and don't buy at The
> >> >> Dollar
> >> >> Tree, but they do have a wide selection there.
> >> >>
> >> > We get ours free from a local real estate company that would love to
> >> > sell our house someday. $1 saved.
> >>
> >> I buy 2 large grid calendars that we can see from across the room, and
> >> also
> >> a Victorian calendar for my bathroom from a calendar company online.
> >
> > So that makes 3 calendars total? (just making sure
>
> No, actually I have many more coming every year from customers we used to do
> business with, but those 3 I buy. A nice chicken soup in the pot and a
> calendar in every room is my motto now.

On 11/15/2016 3:48 PM, sf wrote:
> On Tue, 15 Nov 2016 12:09:22 -0800, "Cheri" >
> wrote:
>
>> I buy 2 large grid calendars that we can see from across the room, and also
>> a Victorian calendar for my bathroom from a calendar company online.
>
> I don't need that. I have Google Calendar on my phone and computer.
> It even gives me alerts on the phone that I can't ignore if I remember
> to tell it to.
>
>

I love Google calendar. My wife has a lot of medical appointments and
she puts them on hers, but it synchronizes with mine so I can easily
check for conflicts. Mada an appointment for service on my car and just
one click and it is on our calendars.

On Tue, 15 Nov 2016 11:09:06 -0500, Gary > wrote:

>Brooklyn1 wrote:
>>
>> The Dollar Stores are great for inexpensive holiday decorations but
>> they sell the very worst quality cook/bakeware.
>
>They DO sell lots of nifty little kitchen gadgets though. I'm going back
>this week. As always, the shelves change constantly so I do each aisle.

Their kitchen gadgets are crap, very poorly made. Dollar Stores are
good for school supplies, calenders, auto deoderizers, and items you
don't expect to last very long. Last time I found some nifty cat
toys, and they have suet blocks for birds at half price. But forget
tools/hardware, and anything electrical

On Tue, 15 Nov 2016 10:38:40 -0800, "Cheri" >
wrote:

>
>"Gary" > wrote in message ...
>> Nancy Young wrote:
>>>
>>> On 11/14/2016 8:40 PM, sf wrote:
>>> > On Mon, 14 Nov 2016 09:26:19 -0800, "Cheri" >
>>> > wrote:
>>> >
>>> >> Buy the 3 pack of small holiday decorated loaf pans at The Dollar Tree
>>> >> for a
>>> >> buck. They have a lot of fun holiday baking things there.
>>> >>
>>> > I should take a look inside one soon.
>>>
>>> Strangely enough, I shopped there yesterday. I like to get
>>> platters for the shrimp and the cheese and crackers. They have
>>> nice looking stuff, holiday appropriate designs. While I was
>>> there I got Christmas gift bags and some pretty felt ornaments.
>>
>> You can always grab a nice 2017 calendar for only $1. Compare to about
>> $6 calendars in the grocery store.
>
>Calendars are one thing that I do splurge on and don't buy at The Dollar
>Tree, but they do have a wide selection there.
>
>Cheri

The local businesses here give away calenders for free, very nice if
you like pictures of old tractors and barns.

On Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 8:51:07 PM UTC-6, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>
> The local businesses here give away calenders for free, very nice if
> you like pictures of old tractors and barns.
>
>
Every few months Staples sends me a $10 gift card for most
anything I want in the store. About two weeks ago I went
and got one of their calenders. The paper is not that great
and felt tip markers tend to bleed through to the other month.
But I've found out how to make those calenders into the dry
erase type. Now there is no bleed through!

On Tue, 15 Nov 2016 10:40:17 -0800, "Cheri" >
wrote:

>
>"Brooklyn1" > wrote in message
.. .
>> On Mon, 14 Nov 2016 23:03:08 -0800, "Cheri" >
>> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>"sf" > wrote in message
...
>>>> On Mon, 14 Nov 2016 09:26:19 -0800, "Cheri" >
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Buy the 3 pack of small holiday decorated loaf pans at The Dollar Tree
>>>>> for a buck. They have a lot of fun holiday baking things there.
>>>>>
>>>> I should take a look inside one soon.
>>>
>>>They really do have a nice assortment of holiday things at the moment. I
>>>live a block or so from one, so I'm there a lot.
>>>
>>>Cheri
>>
>> The Dollar Stores are great for inexpensive holiday decorations but
>> they sell the very worst quality cook/bakeware.
>
>If you were buying them for everyday use, probably not the best, but for
>single use they are great, decorated for the holidays for gift giving is
>great.
>
>Cheri

Yes, they are good for throw away aluminum pans and all kinds of
holiday decor, especially gift wrapping stuff. Thing is as I've
gotten older there are very few people who I give gifts, most everyone
I knew has passed on and those few still with us don't want silly
gifts as they have everything... I typically give their favorite
booze, or send a box of candy. This year I get off cheap, I have only
five people to gift.

In article >, Brooklyn1
says...
>
> On Tue, 15 Nov 2016 10:38:40 -0800, "Cheri" >
> wrote:
>
> >
> >"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> >> Nancy Young wrote:
> >>>
> >>> On 11/14/2016 8:40 PM, sf wrote:
> >>> > On Mon, 14 Nov 2016 09:26:19 -0800, "Cheri" >
> >>> > wrote:
> >>> >
> >>> >> Buy the 3 pack of small holiday decorated loaf pans at The Dollar Tree
> >>> >> for a
> >>> >> buck. They have a lot of fun holiday baking things there.
> >>> >>
> >>> > I should take a look inside one soon.
> >>>
> >>> Strangely enough, I shopped there yesterday. I like to get
> >>> platters for the shrimp and the cheese and crackers. They have
> >>> nice looking stuff, holiday appropriate designs. While I was
> >>> there I got Christmas gift bags and some pretty felt ornaments.
> >>
> >> You can always grab a nice 2017 calendar for only $1. Compare to about
> >> $6 calendars in the grocery store.
> >
> >Calendars are one thing that I do splurge on and don't buy at The Dollar
> >Tree, but they do have a wide selection there.
> >
> >Cheri
>
> The local businesses here give away calenders for free, very nice if
> you like pictures of old tractors and barns.

There's a whole world opening up for me.

On Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 10:48:42 AM UTC-10, sf wrote:
> On Tue, 15 Nov 2016 12:09:22 -0800, "Cheri" >
> wrote:
>
> > I buy 2 large grid calendars that we can see from across the room, and also
> > a Victorian calendar for my bathroom from a calendar company online.
>
> I don't need that. I have Google Calendar on my phone and computer.
> It even gives me alerts on the phone that I can't ignore if I remember
> to tell it to.
>
>
> --
> Avoid cutting yourself when slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold them.


I've been making appointments on Google calendar using the "OK Google" voice commands. It's pretty slick.

In article >, dsi1
says...
>
> On Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 10:48:42 AM UTC-10, sf wrote:
> > On Tue, 15 Nov 2016 12:09:22 -0800, "Cheri" >
> > wrote:
> >
> > > I buy 2 large grid calendars that we can see from across the room, and also
> > > a Victorian calendar for my bathroom from a calendar company online.
> >
> > I don't need that. I have Google Calendar on my phone and computer.
> > It even gives me alerts on the phone that I can't ignore if I remember
> > to tell it to.
> >
> >
> > --
> > Avoid cutting yourself when slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold them.
>
>
> I've been making appointments on Google calendar using the "OK Google" voice commands. It's pretty slick.

Are you trying to make us jealous? It's working, you know.

In article >,
dsi1 > wrote:

> We didn't have any cake or strawberries and had a 35 dollar wedding. We had
> to drive back from Nevada to San Mateo CA in a Mazda with a clogged fuel
> filter. The longer we drove, the slower the car got. That was 35 years ago. It looks
> like it's going to be a "till death do us part" deal.

Reno or Las Vegas? I was a Reno marrying kind of guy. From Reno, you
had to sputter over Donner Summit to San Mateo. If Vegas, pffffft. Reno
marriages last from my experience.

leo

"Brooklyn1" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 15 Nov 2016 10:40:17 -0800, "Cheri" >
> wrote:
>
>>
>>"Brooklyn1" > wrote in message
. ..
>>> On Mon, 14 Nov 2016 23:03:08 -0800, "Cheri" >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>"sf" > wrote in message
m...
>>>>> On Mon, 14 Nov 2016 09:26:19 -0800, "Cheri" >
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Buy the 3 pack of small holiday decorated loaf pans at The Dollar
>>>>>> Tree
>>>>>> for a buck. They have a lot of fun holiday baking things there.
>>>>>>
>>>>> I should take a look inside one soon.
>>>>
>>>>They really do have a nice assortment of holiday things at the moment. I
>>>>live a block or so from one, so I'm there a lot.
>>>>
>>>>Cheri
>>>
>>> The Dollar Stores are great for inexpensive holiday decorations but
>>> they sell the very worst quality cook/bakeware.
>>
>>If you were buying them for everyday use, probably not the best, but for
>>single use they are great, decorated for the holidays for gift giving is
>>great.
>>
>>Cheri
>
> Yes, they are good for throw away aluminum pans and all kinds of
> holiday decor, especially gift wrapping stuff. Thing is as I've
> gotten older there are very few people who I give gifts, most everyone
> I knew has passed on and those few still with us don't want silly
> gifts as they have everything... I typically give their favorite
> booze, or send a box of candy. This year I get off cheap, I have only
> five people to gift.

Some years I like to bake a lot of things, make candy etc. to give away to
friends and neighbors, and those baking things at The Dollar Tree are
perfect for that. I might or might not this year depending on my mood as it
gets closer to Christmas.

Cheri

On 11/16/2016 2:24 AM, Cheri wrote:
>
> Some years I like to bake a lot of things, make candy etc. to give away
> to friends and neighbors, and those baking things at The Dollar Tree are
> perfect for that. I might or might not this year depending on my mood as
> it gets closer to Christmas.
>
> Cheri

It's not even US Thanksgiving and I'm already sick of hearing ads for
"Black Friday" deals. I do think I might make some peanut brittle this
year to give to a couple of people and yes, the dollar store has some
cute seasonal things.

Jill

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
news
> On 11/16/2016 2:24 AM, Cheri wrote:
>>
>> Some years I like to bake a lot of things, make candy etc. to give away
>> to friends and neighbors, and those baking things at The Dollar Tree are
>> perfect for that. I might or might not this year depending on my mood as
>> it gets closer to Christmas.
>>
>> Cheri
>
> It's not even US Thanksgiving and I'm already sick of hearing ads for
> "Black Friday" deals. I do think I might make some peanut brittle this
> year to give to a couple of people and yes, the dollar store has some cute
> seasonal things.
>
> Jill

Yes, I do get tired of the fact that they start the Holiday/Christmas
commercials so early these past years, sometimes even before Halloween
around here. By the time the season really gets into full swing, the period
between Thanksgiving and New Years, it's worn itself out, and pretty much me
too. I am thankful for internet shopping though.

Cheri

In article >, says...
>
> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Tue, 15 Nov 2016 10:38:40 -0800, "Cheri" >
> > wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> "Gary" > wrote in message
> >> ...
> >> > Nancy Young wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> On 11/14/2016 8:40 PM, sf wrote:
> >> >> > On Mon, 14 Nov 2016 09:26:19 -0800, "Cheri" >
> >> >> > wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >> Buy the 3 pack of small holiday decorated loaf pans at The Dollar
> >> >> >> Tree
> >> >> >> for a
> >> >> >> buck. They have a lot of fun holiday baking things there.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> > I should take a look inside one soon.
> >> >>
> >> >> Strangely enough, I shopped there yesterday. I like to get
> >> >> platters for the shrimp and the cheese and crackers. They have
> >> >> nice looking stuff, holiday appropriate designs. While I was
> >> >> there I got Christmas gift bags and some pretty felt ornaments.
> >> >
> >> > You can always grab a nice 2017 calendar for only $1. Compare to about
> >> > $6 calendars in the grocery store.
> >>
> >> Calendars are one thing that I do splurge on and don't buy at The Dollar
> >> Tree, but they do have a wide selection there.
> >>
> > We get ours free from a local real estate company that would love to
> > sell our house someday. $1 saved.
>
> I buy 2 large grid calendars that we can see from across the room, and also
> a Victorian calendar for my bathroom from a calendar company online.

I am trying not to wonder why anyone needs a calendar in the
bathroom.

Janet UK

On Wed, 16 Nov 2016 15:36:26 +1100, Bruce >
wrote:

> In article >, dsi1
> says...
> >
> > On Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 10:48:42 AM UTC-10, sf wrote:
> > > On Tue, 15 Nov 2016 12:09:22 -0800, "Cheri" >
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > > I buy 2 large grid calendars that we can see from across the room, and also
> > > > a Victorian calendar for my bathroom from a calendar company online.
> > >
> > > I don't need that. I have Google Calendar on my phone and computer.
> > > It even gives me alerts on the phone that I can't ignore if I remember
> > > to tell it to.
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Avoid cutting yourself when slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold them.
> >
> >
> > I've been making appointments on Google calendar using the "OK Google" voice commands. It's pretty slick.
>
> Are you trying to make us jealous? It's working, you know.

Is that feature only available in the USA?


--
Avoid cutting yourself when slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold them.

On Wed, 16 Nov 2016 17:23:52 -0000, Janet > wrote:

> I am trying not to wonder why anyone needs a calendar in the
> bathroom.

I seem to do my some of my best thinking in the shower (something
about a head massage), but it seems that some people think on the
toilet.


--
Avoid cutting yourself when slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold them.

On 2016-11-16 12:23 PM, Janet wrote:
> In article >, says...
>>
>> "sf" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On Tue, 15 Nov 2016 10:38:40 -0800, "Cheri" >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Gary" > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>>> Nancy Young wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 11/14/2016 8:40 PM, sf wrote:
>>>>>>> On Mon, 14 Nov 2016 09:26:19 -0800, "Cheri" >
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Buy the 3 pack of small holiday decorated loaf pans at The Dollar
>>>>>>>> Tree
>>>>>>>> for a
>>>>>>>> buck. They have a lot of fun holiday baking things there.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I should take a look inside one soon.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Strangely enough, I shopped there yesterday. I like to get
>>>>>> platters for the shrimp and the cheese and crackers. They have
>>>>>> nice looking stuff, holiday appropriate designs. While I was
>>>>>> there I got Christmas gift bags and some pretty felt ornaments.
>>>>>
>>>>> You can always grab a nice 2017 calendar for only $1. Compare to about
>>>>> $6 calendars in the grocery store.
>>>>
>>>> Calendars are one thing that I do splurge on and don't buy at The Dollar
>>>> Tree, but they do have a wide selection there.
>>>>
>>> We get ours free from a local real estate company that would love to
>>> sell our house someday. $1 saved.
>>
>> I buy 2 large grid calendars that we can see from across the room, and also
>> a Victorian calendar for my bathroom from a calendar company online.
>
> I am trying not to wonder why anyone needs a calendar in the
> bathroom.

Maybe someone needs to keep track of how long it takes them. It is not a
pretty picture.

In article >, sf says...
>
> On Wed, 16 Nov 2016 15:36:26 +1100, Bruce >
> wrote:
>
> > In article >, dsi1
> > says...
> > >
> > > On Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 10:48:42 AM UTC-10, sf wrote:
> > > > On Tue, 15 Nov 2016 12:09:22 -0800, "Cheri" >
> > > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > I buy 2 large grid calendars that we can see from across the room, and also
> > > > > a Victorian calendar for my bathroom from a calendar company online.
> > > >
> > > > I don't need that. I have Google Calendar on my phone and computer.
> > > > It even gives me alerts on the phone that I can't ignore if I remember
> > > > to tell it to.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Avoid cutting yourself when slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold them.
> > >
> > >
> > > I've been making appointments on Google calendar using the "OK Google" voice commands. It's pretty slick.
> >
> > Are you trying to make us jealous? It's working, you know.
>
> Is that feature only available in the USA?

I don't know.