What have you bought recently?

[StarSong]

Wow, I never saw these around! Mine was totally different-
Where the heck was I?

I loved the Keurig but hated the pod expense, wastefulness and contributions to landfills. The refillable pod they included was mostly worthless (plus there was only one of them- what a pain in the a$$) and knew there had to be a better way. So I hunted down an alternative.

I put the spent ones in a bowl near the coffeemaker. Every few days I dump the grounds in the food/yard waste trash, rinse out the pods and catch the water in a large bowl (to water on my roses), let the pods air dry, and refill them and put them in a short, narrow Tupperware-type container.

 

[RadishRose]

I loved the Keurig but hated the pod expense, wastefulness and contributions to landfills. The refillable pod they included was mostly worthless (plus there was only one of them- what a pain in the a$$) and knew there had to be a better way. So I hunted down an alternative.

I put the spent ones in a bowl near the coffeemaker. Every few days I dump the grounds in the food/yard waste trash, rinse out the pods and catch the water in a large bowl (to water on my roses), let the pods air dry, and refill them and put them in a short, narrow Tupperware-type container.

You must have been a Girl Scout. Kudos!

 

[StarSong]

You must have been a Girl Scout. Kudos!

Yes, but not the admirable kind. Was kicked out as a kid and then again as a leader.

 

[Gary O']

The considerable downside to Keurigs is that the internal system can't be accessed or thoroughly cleaned so I worry about

mold and slime

in the tubing.

Yup

My wife is a freaking clean freak.
Thus, our Keurig lasted maybe a month
(she's not a mechanic...but she tried)

Me? I'm oblivious to dirt and even 'mold and slime'

I'm sure I've had Cholera a few times before I met my wife

Heh, the pumice dust at the cabin drove her nuts
So does my man glitter (sawdust)

I do believe she was the logo model for Dutch Cleanser

 

[Ken N Tx]

Knockout Rose plants..

 

[Aneeda72]

Yes, but not the admirable kind. Was kicked out as a kid and then again as a leader.

I knew we had something in common!!! but it was the brownies for me, both as a kid and a helper leader.

 

[hollydolly]

Just waiting in for a delivery.. nothing exciting, just a box of kitchen paper rolls, and some Cartons of V8 juice

 

[StarSong]

I knew we had something in common!!! but it was the brownies for me, both as a kid and a helper leader.

Yes, my checkered GS history is a bit of family folklore. Not many leaders are asked to leave but apparently I crossed too many lines.

Always have been a bit of a "you're not the boss of me" person. The military and I would not have gotten along well.

 

[Ken N Tx]

Knockout Rose plants..

Also bought mulch..

 

[Aneeda72]

Also bought mulch..

I think I win the “I bought mulch” contest this summer, . We probably bought over a 100 large bags of mulch, at the very least.

 

[Aneeda72]

Yes, my checkered GS history is a bit of family folklore. Not many leaders are asked to leave but apparently I crossed too many lines.

Always have been a bit of a "you're not the boss of me" person. The military and I would not have gotten along well.

Well, I got ushered out of my ortho surgeon’s office yesterday, magically turned into a piece of trash and tossed out with the rest of the garbage when I asked his PA why he did not come see me when I was discharged.

My life just keeps getting better and better.

 

[PamfromTx]

Nothing for myself. I ordered my sister a new set of durable dishes from Amazon. Hope that she likes them. While there this past week, I noticed that she didn't have too many plates, etc. So, Sister Pam to the rescue! I gave her a Lodge 6 Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven as an early birthday gift. I love our Dutch ovens.

And of course, I bought the little ones some pretty dresses. They fit perfectly for the dance/party that we attended.

 

[Ken N Tx]

I think I win the “I bought mulch” contest this summer, . We probably bought over a 100 large bags of mulch, at the very least.

My gardener prefers the black mulch!!

 

[hollydolly]

My gardener prefers the black mulch!!
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mrs K.. still able to bend double with no probs.. good for her...

We prefer cherry bark ....

 

[Aneeda72]

My gardener prefers the black mulch!!
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Well, I have red, black, and brown mulch-I prefer the on sale mulch

 

[StarSong]

Heading to Costco and Aldi today to replenish food and a few other kitchen supplies.

Grocery prices are on the rise - noticeably so - many items are up 10% or more. Is anyone else seeing this?

 

[hollydolly]

Heading to Costco and Aldi today to replenish food and a few other kitchen supplies.

Grocery prices are on the rise - noticeably so - many items are up 10% or more. Is anyone else seeing this?

I noticed that today...jeezo.. what a rise in prices, and a lot of stock missing too.

Even in the hardware store the shelves were half empty so it's not just food...

Today I bought a Pair of Black Jeans... and a blue & white long sleeved top...got the latter for 1/2price...

 

[maxine]

A half gallon of Blue Bunny Vanilla / Chocolate ice cream. Brightened a few of my busy days.

 

[Jules]

Grocery prices are on the rise - noticeably so - many items are up 10% or more. Is anyone else seeing this?

Definitely. Higher prices and smaller packages.

The price of gas is going up too, which in turn will make the shipping of everything cost more so the high prices will become higher.

 

[RadishRose]

Yes, my checkered GS history is a bit of family folklore. Not many leaders are asked to leave but apparently I crossed too many lines.

Always have been a bit of a "you're not the boss of me" person. The military and I would not have gotten along well.

I want to read this story!
"How I was booted from the Girl Scouts",
by StarSong.

 

[RadishRose]

Yup

My wife is a freaking clean freak.
Thus, our Keurig lasted maybe a month
(she's not a mechanic...but she tried)

Me? I'm oblivious to dirt and even 'mold and slime'

I'm sure I've had Cholera a few times before I met my wife

Heh, the pumice dust at the cabin drove her nuts
So does my man glitter (sawdust)

I do believe she was the logo model for Dutch Cleanser

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"Man glitter", LOL

 

[hollydolly]

Definitely. Higher prices and smaller packages.

The price of gas is going up too, which in turn will make the shipping of everything cost more so the high prices will become higher.

Same here, but we've got a double whammy. WE've been hit by the Pandemic stick, and we're still in semi Lockdown until the 19th of this month at the earliest...AND..we've seperated ourselves from Europe, through Brexit and Europe are having a temper tantrum and preventing much of our goods and services coming into this country.. creating all sorts of red-tape that didn't exist before.

 

[RadishRose]

Arrived today; a 6 pack of 4oz coffee bean sampler from Dean's Beans fair trade coffee.

Can't get it at Whole Foods any more.

Also, a case of dog food.

 

[Jules]

Yesterday I went to a dollar store. Spent $7. Had a wonderful time looking. Guess I’ve had too much Covid isolation.

 

[Aneeda72]

Went to the instant care, got my skin tear fixed, he gave me enough bandaids amd cream for 2 weeks