The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[JenniferS]

Oh my. That does sound a bit steep, but, it's all relative.

Yes and no.
I can go to Buffalo (well, not today) and buy gas, produced in Canada. Refined in Canada. Trucked from Canada, for about 40% less than the pumps 20 minutes back over the border.
We never return home without filling up first.

In fact, last week after we landed, we went to Wegman's for beer and groceries, and then filled up the tank before heading home.

Universal healthcare ain't free, that's for sure.

 

[donaldtoo]

What did you bring to the Pot Luck?

Homemade strudel. Unfortunately, I didn't think to get a pic before it was devoured.
Much more of the Holidays left, so I'll be posting one at some point.

 

[donaldtoo]

Alrighty-roo gang, I be gone...
Sweet dreamin' to all of y'all...!
Later onnnnnnn...!!!

 

[Gabe1]

Tupperware is big bucks now.
My mom used to sell it 37+ years ago, so I have a particular affection for it.
I used to love helping her pack her big bag before "parties" and practising her presentation.
She just seemed so "worldly" to me.
I even remember her manager's name. And address. How weird is that?

The last party I attended was about 10 years ago, here in my home, hosted by my Mom.
I bought a large (very large) white salad bowl (dark blue lid) for $70.
Seriously $70, ten years ago, for a ginormous bowl. I still have it though.

$70 for a Tupperware bowl? No way.

I am envisioning a room full of women sitting bare foot in your living room buying up plastic ware.

 

[Gabe1]

Homemade strudel. Unfortunately, I didn't think to get a pic before it was devoured.
Much more of the Holidays left, so I'll be posting one at some point.

Oh yummy, did your Mom make it for ya?

 

[JenniferS]

Was the first image Peter Pan, or was I seeing things?

 

[JenniferS]

$70 for a Tupperware bowl? No way.

I am envisioning a room full of women sitting bare foot in your living room buying up plastic ware.

Most wore socks.

See, I know how to use smilies. When I remember them.

 

[MinnieM123]

The things you see on the nightly news is crazy. Guy robbed a bank and said he was giving the money to a church.

Just wondering, was his name, Robin Hood?

 

[MinnieM123]

BTW, what are y'all payin' for gas, these days?
There's a place just a few miles down the road that has regular unleaded for $2.42.

I just checked the AAA average for the Metro Boston area, and yesterday the average for regular, unleaded was $2.95. (Individual stations outside the city limits vary; I'm sure my area is a bit lower than the city.)

 

[MinnieM123]

Tupperware is big bucks now.
My mom used to sell it 37+ years ago, so I have a particular affection for it.
I used to love helping her pack her big bag before "parties" and practising her presentation.
She just seemed so "worldly" to me.
I even remember her manager's name. And address. How weird is that?

The last party I attended was about 10 years ago, here in my home, hosted by my Mom.
I bought a large (very large) white salad bowl (dark blue lid) for $70.
Seriously $70, ten years ago, for a ginormous bowl. I still have it though.

So, $70 for 10 years (so far) sounds like a decent investment. I assume you'll probably get a few more years out of it as well. Sometimes when you buy a quality item at a higher price, you actually end up saving money over the long run. I find the cheaper versions of plastic storage containers just don't hold up for very long--especially the lids.

Haven't been to any of those types of merchandise sales "parties" for ages. Down through the years, I recall a number of friends who sold all kinds of things: Tupperware, jewelry, Mary Kay cosmetics, Avon, and clothing. It does seem like a thing of the past now.

 

[JenniferS]

So, $70 for 10 years (so far) sounds like a decent investment. I assume you'll probably get a few more years out of it as well. Sometimes when you buy a quality item at a higher price, you actually end up saving money over the long run. I find the cheaper versions of plastic storage containers just don't hold up for very long--especially the lids.

Haven't been to any of those types of merchandise sales "parties" for ages. Down through the years, I recall a number of friends who sold all kinds of things: Tupperware, jewelry, Mary Kay cosmetics, Avon, and clothing. It does seem like a thing of the past now.

Yeah, the parties were really the thing years ago.
For many women, it was a great evening job that allowed them to stay home with the kids during the day. There were four of us growing up, so I think it also gave my mom the chance to get out and interact with adults a couple of nights a week.

I always thought Tupperware was a well-made product, and to this day, most items still come with a lifetime warranty.
And while not a fan of any of the Avon perfumes, I buy a lot of other Avon products, particularly their make-up, daytime moisturizer and shower gels. And clothing. I own a lot of Avon brand nighties, tank tops and t-shirts.

 

[JenniferS]

Things are not getting better in Buffalo,
In fact, when the big melt comes this weekend, they are going to get worse.

http://www.newstalk1010.com/news/2014/11/19/watch-snow-keeps-piling-up-in-buffalo

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Homemade strudel. Unfortunately, I didn't think to get a pic before it was devoured.
Much more of the Holidays left, so I'll be posting one at some point.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

7 days until Thanksgiving.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Can you find your favorite?

 

[FutureCEO]

Which church?

They didn't say. It was around here. There is a majority chance it was a Christian church so pick Christian and you have more than 50% chance of being right.

 

[FutureCEO]

Can you find your favorite?

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Yoda
Mickey
Genie
Ducky
Tails
Sonic...and more

I can't find Dory. Oh yes. I see her now. Near Captain Crunch.

PS. I looked for characters I knew.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

BTW, what are y'all payin' for gas, these days?
There's a place just a few miles down the road that has regular unleaded for $2.42.

$2.60 regular and $3 diesel.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Tupperware is big bucks now.
My mom used to sell it 37+ years ago, so I have a particular affection for it.
I used to love helping her pack her big bag before "parties" and practising her presentation.
She just seemed so "worldly" to me.
I even remember her manager's name. And address. How weird is that?

The last party I attended was about 10 years ago, here in my home, hosted by my Mom.
I bought a large (very large) white salad bowl (dark blue lid) for $70.
Seriously $70, ten years ago, for a ginormous bowl. I still have it though.

I remember when I was little a friend's mom gave me a little container (about the size of a shotglass) with a lid and I thought it was the coolest thing. When I got married we got a breakfast set with the cereal containers which I still use all the time.

 

[Gabe1]

Can you find your favorite?

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OK, I have to stop looking at this. It could be an all day project.