Petty Vents
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Be interesting to hear what it is taxy. I've had a mailbox 3 times and each of them had two larger ones (one slightly bigger than the other) on the bottom row. It is amazing what would fit in there.
Only things I had to go and pick up was the Food Processor and a picture that was 2'x4'. Books, large size fit in them, even with all the cardboard around.
Mange tak, taxy. Rather have that runny nose than this. Body worked before, it's having a hard time coping right now.
Only things I had to go and pick up was the Food Processor and a picture that was 2'x4'. Books, large size fit in them, even with all the cardboard around.
Mange tak, taxy. Rather have that runny nose than this. Body worked before, it's having a hard time coping right now.
Yeah, our community mailbox has two large lockers too. We get stuff in there. I haven't ordered anything recently, other than those stamps, that hasn't already been delivered.
Kaneohegirlinaz
Wannabe TV Chef
I got a 10% off coupon in the mail from a new home décor shop in town.
I went shopping for tchotchkes for Mom's apartment and found this adorable statue.
It's maybe a foot tall and Mom is in love with gnomes.
Before I wrapped it up for her b-day present, I removed the price sticker...
Under that was ANOTHER price ... lower!!!
I was peeved!!
I WON'T be shopping there again!!!
I went shopping for tchotchkes for Mom's apartment and found this adorable statue.
It's maybe a foot tall and Mom is in love with gnomes.
Before I wrapped it up for her b-day present, I removed the price sticker...
Under that was ANOTHER price ... lower!!!
I was peeved!!
I WON'T be shopping there again!!!
Cooking Goddess
Chef Extraordinaire
I hate when that happens, @Kaneohegirlinaz. It's not uncommon in retail, though.
But if the manager had any smarts he would ensure that the previous price is removed.
Do they think we don't remove price tags when we get home? Of course we do, and did. All that they've accomplished was to tick off potential customers who will not be coming back again.
I would send them a letter.... always makes me feel better.
BUT... at least you know your Mom will love it - so there's that....
Do they think we don't remove price tags when we get home? Of course we do, and did. All that they've accomplished was to tick off potential customers who will not be coming back again.
I would send them a letter.... always makes me feel better.
BUT... at least you know your Mom will love it - so there's that....
Kaneohegirlinaz
Wannabe TV Chef
Another Petty Vent:
I make up what we call "Snack Plates" alot to replace a meal, be it lunch or dinner.
They normally consist of cheese, a meat of some sort - salami - fresh veg like carrots, celery, tomatoes or cucumber, olives, crackers, fruit maybe fresh or dried, maybe some Nuts, you know the type ... anyways ... I saw this in the supermarket today and just about chocked!
ARE YOU CRAZY?!
NO!!
I make up what we call "Snack Plates" alot to replace a meal, be it lunch or dinner.
They normally consist of cheese, a meat of some sort - salami - fresh veg like carrots, celery, tomatoes or cucumber, olives, crackers, fruit maybe fresh or dried, maybe some Nuts, you know the type ... anyways ... I saw this in the supermarket today and just about chocked!
ARE YOU CRAZY?!
NO!!
I assume you think this is overpriced. I wouldn't be peeved. I just wouldn't buy it. It might be really handy for someone with no fridge or who wants a cheap lunch to bring somewhere and they don't have all of those ingredients at home. I have learned that a lot of the overpriced convenience foods that seem to serve no purpose are actually useful to some people. The example that comes to mind is peeled, hard boiled eggs. It turns out that these are really helpful to some people, e.g., people who don't have the dexterity to peel an egg. Also, if you are homeless or living in a room and have no way to boil an egg, it's handy.Another Petty Vent:
I make up what we call "Snack Plates" alot to replace a meal, be it lunch or dinner.
They normally consist of cheese, a meat of some sort - salami - fresh veg like carrots, celery, tomatoes or cucumber, olives, crackers, fruit maybe fresh or dried, maybe some Nuts, you know the type ... anyways ... I saw this in the supermarket today and just about chocked!
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ARE YOU CRAZY?!
NO!!
Kaneohegirlinaz
Wannabe TV Chef
True @taxlady , I simply wouldn't buy that ... and you're right, for someone other than myself, it may be worth it.
But the part that makes me agree more with Kgirl on the outrageous price, is the punishment meted out for those who cannot use a whole salami (or cheese, or bunch of grapes, or... , or... ) and have to pay a premium price.
ex. What is cheaper? A whole cantaloupe for $5.00? of which you throw away $3.00 worth? Or 1/4 cantaloupe for $5.00 which gets wholly eaten, but you've still paid for the lost $3.00 worth of cantaloupe.
Drives me nuts. Off my box now.
ex. What is cheaper? A whole cantaloupe for $5.00? of which you throw away $3.00 worth? Or 1/4 cantaloupe for $5.00 which gets wholly eaten, but you've still paid for the lost $3.00 worth of cantaloupe.
Drives me nuts. Off my box now.
Marlingardener
Sous Chef
I rarely buy "convenience" foods, but I do check the prices (mostly so I can feel smug about not buying them!). I'm amazed at what people will pay to not have to cut up a fruit or cheese or . . . .
I also dislike looking through the poultry for "chicken stripped backs" which are perfect to make stock. I don't dislike the looking, but being told by another shopper that there is stock in little boxes. Hey lady, mind your own business and pay premium for stock that you can make yourself that is much better!
Off my box now.
I also dislike looking through the poultry for "chicken stripped backs" which are perfect to make stock. I don't dislike the looking, but being told by another shopper that there is stock in little boxes. Hey lady, mind your own business and pay premium for stock that you can make yourself that is much better!
Off my box now.
Yeah, I agree that the convenience penalty is very often much to high. And thinking of the cantaloupe example, I'm sure that is often a convenience for the store. What can they do with a cantaloupe with a bad spot? Cut it into pieces; throw out the bad bits; and raise the price.
Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
I'm really annoyed! SO has been sick with a cough (no fever, no nothing else). This morning I woke up with the same. Tomorrow I have two appointments I'd rather not miss, a haircut (minor issue) and the annual dinner for the condo board (1st time since 2019). Bad enough but I'll be really really ticked off if this impact our Christmas plans.
Sorry to read that. That really is a nuisance. God bedring (Danish for good bettering).
Andy, hate to be the bearer of bad news. But that cough, in this household, has been going on for a couple of weeks now. Just the cough. Baby finally did develop a fever, and the whole thing keeps going in a vicious circle.
May I suggest? Get a cough suppressant and a decongestant (you may not feel stuffy but it's there!). I finally went to the doc and he said not much he could do, my lungs were clear, just have to wade thru it.
I said, "OK, so I'm dying, but it's alright 'cause I'm healthy." He burst out laughing and said "Exactly!"
May I suggest? Get a cough suppressant and a decongestant (you may not feel stuffy but it's there!). I finally went to the doc and he said not much he could do, my lungs were clear, just have to wade thru it.
I said, "OK, so I'm dying, but it's alright 'cause I'm healthy." He burst out laughing and said "Exactly!"
Chef Munky
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I miss having an oven...
When I bought this house, not only did I buy Home Insurance I also bought Appliance Insurance. Coves everything.
The day the oven died I called the insurance Company. To get the ball rolling I was charged $85.00. Less than 24 hrs later I got an email saying they couldn't find an appliance specialist in my area to come out and have a look, repair. Go home!
That I was on my own to find someone. But they had to submit paperwork proving that yes the oven was a non op.
Every place that I called told me they don't come out this far. The one who did never showed up.
The insurance company (Spoke Jerk) suggested that I pull the oven out of the wall myself to get the model #....What!?
So Xmas dinner was a bust. So were we. The flu bug cancelled out all plans. Got people put on my naughty list until April!
Still waiting for my refund for doing nothing back. It's late!
Munky.
When I bought this house, not only did I buy Home Insurance I also bought Appliance Insurance. Coves everything.
The day the oven died I called the insurance Company. To get the ball rolling I was charged $85.00. Less than 24 hrs later I got an email saying they couldn't find an appliance specialist in my area to come out and have a look, repair. Go home!
That I was on my own to find someone. But they had to submit paperwork proving that yes the oven was a non op.
Every place that I called told me they don't come out this far. The one who did never showed up.
The insurance company (Spoke Jerk) suggested that I pull the oven out of the wall myself to get the model #....What!?
So Xmas dinner was a bust. So were we. The flu bug cancelled out all plans. Got people put on my naughty list until April!
Still waiting for my refund for doing nothing back. It's late!
Munky.
Aww, hugs Munky.
Ovens aren't really all that difficult to pull out. They are not heavy. Just open the oven door a fraction in order to grab hold inside (preferably not the door itself) and pull!
Ovens aren't really all that difficult to pull out. They are not heavy. Just open the oven door a fraction in order to grab hold inside (preferably not the door itself) and pull!
Chef Munky
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Have you ever pulled an electric wall unit out of a wall?
Mine outweighs me and it's taller to. It's the original oven from when this house was built.
So I'm supposed to unscrew it from the wall. Cut the power and pull and possibly write down a stupid serial# for it at the same time?
I'll also have to hire an Electrician at my expense.
GinnyPNW
Master Chef
Oh, dear! My heart goes out to you, @Chef Munky! And, yes, some ovens are very, very heavy. I've had ones that required TWO big guys to lift and install...and they struggled.
Is there any counterspace to use a countertop oven, at least for the time being? They do come in handy when doing big meals, later too. These days, there are a number of choices that do other things too. Airfry, microwave, convection, combo, etc. Short of that, there are crock pots that have "oven" modes, or "roasters" are handy...even a pressure cooker/multi-pot???
Hang in there! Keep good thoughts for you!
Is there any counterspace to use a countertop oven, at least for the time being? They do come in handy when doing big meals, later too. These days, there are a number of choices that do other things too. Airfry, microwave, convection, combo, etc. Short of that, there are crock pots that have "oven" modes, or "roasters" are handy...even a pressure cooker/multi-pot???
Hang in there! Keep good thoughts for you!
