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6-13-25, 6:09am
Catherine: When are you going and where will you be staying? I could possibly make some useful recommendations since Gloucester isn't far from us...
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6-13-25, 6:06am
It was tonic growing up, which I guess was a regional weirdness. Almost nobody says that any more. I think most people around here now call it soda.
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6-12-25, 2:40pm
Yes, I came from a "pop" state.
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6-12-25, 6:45am
That sounds really delicious!
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6-12-25, 6:44am
I almost talked myself out of going to a native plant sale this past Sunday. They had published a spreadsheet of what they would have for sale, and...
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6-10-25, 6:08pm
I have been told many times since I moved to New Mexico that I have a weird accent from Michigan, lol!
Now the accent from a Burqueno, that's...
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6-10-25, 6:25am
Ocean State Job Lot. I'm not sure how widespread they are, but they're a popular discount chain in our area.
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6-10-25, 6:24am
Our library hosted an event where a farmer brought in baby goats that we could pet and hang out with. The event was targeted for little (human)...
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6-10-25, 6:21am
I'm sorry TMS, I hope you were able to get your medical needs met. You shouldn't have to deal with drama and business dysfunction while you are...
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6-10-25, 6:16am
I had a college professor tell me I had one of the most "godawful" New England accents he had ever heard. I do know that I use R's after vowels very...
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6-9-25, 6:36am
Tybee: I always buy my potting soil and fertilizer at OSJL. They're also my go-to for calendars, garden gloves (the best gloves for a really good...
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6-9-25, 6:27am
Kay: My sister bought a bag of dried lavender for the sachets.
Tybee: I have always admired those wreaths, but have wondered how they would stand...
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6-9-25, 6:17am
Pinkytoe: Our mother was very disorganized and had a tremendous amount of clutter, and I definitely think that plays a role in why me and my sister...
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6-8-25, 6:39am
Good job, Tradd. I know a lot of people find it stressful to do housework, but I find it more stressful to live in a messy, disorganized environment.
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6-8-25, 6:21am
I have made lavender wands or "bottles" with fresh lavender on the stem. My sister took a collection of vintage handkerchiefs that had belonged to...
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6-7-25, 7:04am
Rogar gets my vote for pithy quips that tickle my funny bone. Most recently, "I have been reminded of the classic movie, Godzilla vs. Mothra." :laff:
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6-7-25, 7:01am
I cannot stand Caroline Leavitt. Jon Stewart made a quip about her "Pinocchio Cross" that gets bigger every time she tells a lie.
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6-7-25, 6:58am
It has rained here every Saturday for 11 or 12 weeks in a row, and I feel so bad for people who work Mon-Fri.
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6-7-25, 6:56am
Kay: I love your hummingbird! Is it embroidered on a tablecloth, or a piece of clothing, or as a picture or?
IL: What a perfect interpretation! ...
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6-5-25, 6:28am
That does sound like a fun series, Hana!
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6-5-25, 6:24am
I love their goat's milk yogurt. It's the only yogurt I eat, and I like it with freshly ground black pepper. Oddly enough, nobody else seems to...
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6-5-25, 6:19am
I'm sorry, Catherine, but glad there is at least a silver lining in terms of being able to spend extra time with your DD when she needs you most. ...
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6-4-25, 6:45am
Early: We have a Trader Joe's right in our town, which is a double-edged sword with the siren's call of croissants, Kringles, dark chocolate-covered...
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6-4-25, 6:32am
Louie was adopted from a city shelter in Providence, and his intake exam indicates that he was living rough and covered in dirt and scratches and...
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6-3-25, 6:28am
Thanks, Frugal-one. I'm glad you find it worthwhile.
I hope you enjoy your new autographed book, Bobby!
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6-2-25, 7:02am
I read some really good books in May!
The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger - somewhat of a murder mystery, with his usual rich sense of...
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6-2-25, 6:34am
Early: TJ's does make almond ones. Maybe they just don't stock them at your local store. You could always trying requesting them.
Frugal-one: ...
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6-1-25, 7:22am
This is actually an ongoing frugal, although a frugal indulgence if you will. Trader Joe's sells frozen chocolate croissants that are so amazing. ...
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6-1-25, 6:48am
Well they make me comfy, and they do have incredibly commodious pockets!
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6-1-25, 6:46am
It's funny, but my arms are probably the most toned they've ever been, since I've been lifting (small) weights consistently for almost a year now. ...
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6-1-25, 6:36am
Glad you were successful SiouzQ, although sorry for the medical troubles.
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5-31-25, 9:26pm
I got notice today that I finally got approved for SSDI! I had filed back in February 2024 and got denied once (which is par for the course) and the...
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5-31-25, 6:26am
I still have a lot left on my list, and I'm quite sure I won't get everything done by the solstice. I have made some progress though:
Make all the...
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5-31-25, 6:11am
That's pretty cool, IL.
I think 87 is a good, long timespan.
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5-30-25, 6:29am
Cute! What color? I don't think I could buy a sofa or chairs without being able to sit on them first. DH is 10" taller than me and more than twice...
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5-30-25, 6:25am
Wow, that is a cool site, and I will save it for future reference!
Bobby: you can get your book from Abe Books for the best price.
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5-29-25, 10:17am
Good for you! I should have known better, but I guess I didn't.
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5-29-25, 10:14am
I just made my contribution. Thanks, Alan!
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5-29-25, 6:57am
I did not realize they made Vista Camp skorts, interesting! I am all about the Vista Camp pants. I believe I have about 22 pairs, mostly black and...
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5-29-25, 6:43am
Having looked at one of the sofas linked on this thread, I too am seeing the sofa ads. So hey Internet, Iris bought a sofa, so please stop those ads...
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5-29-25, 6:40am
I should have said that eBay is my go-to for purchasing books. I borrow most of what I read from the library. If I read a book that is so wonderful...
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5-29-25, 6:32am
By the way (since we've drifted from TV to movies and literature), did anyone else read the lame sequel to GWTW, Scarlett by Alexandra Ripley? It's...
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5-29-25, 6:27am
Yes Tiam, I think you describe her very well. I would say that she certainly isn't likeable in the sense that one would want her for a friend, and...
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5-28-25, 6:50am
Definitely my go-to for books. I pay an average of $4.00 per book including shipping!
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5-28-25, 6:32am
Early: Is the concentrate just a super-strong brewed tea? What are the proportions? Your strategy sounds appealing to me because I would like to...
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5-28-25, 6:28am
I haven't worn sleeveless in forever. I recently bought a couple of cute, tunic-type tops from the brand Jess & Jane. I got them on eBay for a lot...
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5-27-25, 9:32pm
I hate it when I've gotten some new (to me) but cheap (definitely under $5) summer tops at the thrift store and after trying them on at home I think...
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5-27-25, 6:41am
That's a good idea. Seeing families break apart over inheritances was what really pushed us to do a will back in 2018. I used to kind of shrug and...
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5-27-25, 6:38am
I see, thanks! I don't do a lot of seasonal decor. I do a bit for Valentine's Day and Halloween/fall, and a bit more for Xmas/winter, but I do have...
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5-27-25, 6:28am
That sounds really cool, Kay!
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5-27-25, 6:22am
I made a nice big pitcher of iced tea last week and have barely touched it. It's been hot tea weather!
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5-27-25, 6:20am
I think it depends on whether you like to collect your books and if the author's signature means something to you. If not, you should probably hold...
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5-26-25, 6:13am
I haven't read much by Tyler, and I'm not sure why. I recently added Breathing Lessons to my list.
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5-26-25, 6:00am
Wow, I am so sorry to hear that. I have always enjoyed your input, and I believe you gave me the life-changing idea to store my washed greens in the...
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5-25-25, 2:10pm
I guess based on the bolded, I took this to mean tips via cash as opposed to by credit card. Perhaps I am taking it too literally?
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5-25-25, 2:06pm
I believe my husband saw her live backing up Lou Reed some years ago.
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5-25-25, 2:03pm
This somehow reminds me of the sofa situation from Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency.
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5-25-25, 1:56pm
It's all fun and games, right TMS? Certainly realistic to think that one could hold a full time job and run a restaurant on the side! :laff:
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5-25-25, 6:48am
Thanks for the recommendation you guys. We watched Nonnas last night, and we really enjoyed it!
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5-25-25, 6:44am
TMS: I definitely read this somewhere because it struck me as strange, but I can't even recall where, so do not take it as gospel.
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