Seriously? – I’m not a dumb person (stop giggling!). I recently bought special socks that keep your feet warm without a lot of thickness (in other words they fit in your shoes). It’s an American company but the care directions were in pictures (above). What I got from this is to wash it in 40 degree water (who takes the temp of their washer water?) and do not iron (no problem – don’t think I ever ironed socks). The rest of it was a mystery. I keep a chart in my laundry room so I can look up these “easy to understand graphics.” There wasn’t a single word in any language on the socks or the cardboard thingy it came in that said, “wash cold, dry low heat.” As for “do not dry clean or iron,” well we’re talking socks here. Who does that?
A disappointment – A much hyped warehouse store finally opened nearby. I’ve been waiting for two years. People love this store. We don’t need a membership to a warehouse store. There are two of us (and three cats) here. However, I have found that a visit every other month or so to pick up cat food, litter, toilet paper and paper towels plus a few other basics is very convenient. The savings is minimal but it covers the membership fee. It’s really about the convenience. I like buying the cat food in cases of 48 cans. So much easier than individual cans or smaller packages. On my first visit I realized that they mostly handle their own brands. There is no choice. They have one type of Friskies cat food and it’s not what my cats like. Same with the litter. No choice in paper towels. Their meat and bakery are top notch but that’s not the focus of our warehouse trips. We may end up at our old less-convenient store because they carry the basics we like.
Is giving for the recipient? – At a recent Starbucks visit there was a policeman in line. The woman in front of him bought his drink. She made quite a production of it, thanking him for his service — loudly. He was gracious. There was a significant change in the demeanor of the giver. Her chest puffed up and she got taller. Her shoulders went back. You could see that she felt good about herself. She had an adrenaline rush from her good deed. It was amazing to watch and reinforced my theory that “real” giving is more about the giver. Keep that in mind when you get that goofy Christmas sweater.
Speaking of Starbucks – What’s with people keeping a car lane between cars in the drive through line? I watched as a woman put on her “face” in line while we all waited. She didn’t look any better afterward either. Fortunately you can’t get a face lift in a drive through.
Feast or famine – That’s how our social calendar is. Always. Lots or nothing. We’ve been trying to connect up with two different group of friends recently and neither were free during our “famine” period. I’m sure we’ll have another of those incredibly busy “feast” times coming up.
So how was your week?
Warehouse stores are dangerous. One of you has to have some degree of rationale or you’ll have a lifetime supply food dood and drugs you’ll never need.
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That happened at first. Now we are disciplined. There are specific things we get there. We get in and get out without “shopping.” Our favorite one is a half hour drive so we don’t stop often.
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Those instructions are GREEK to me.
Or maybe Egyptian hieroglyphics.
I’m surprised she didn’t take a selfie of her and the officer to post on FB and Instagram ~> her Ego obviously wanted to accolades, applause and approval for her “good deed.”
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We tried the warehouse thing, it just doesn’t work for us. Those labels for washing, they drove me crazy so now I never look. I just toss stuff in and hope for the best. Haven’t ruined anything yet. Not to be all humbug, but that lady would have irked me. She started out doing a very nice thing and then made the officer feel uncomfortable. Drive through lines almost always are entertaining… 😀
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Starbucks is always entertaining, in or out. I always wash the same. Don’t like to have to coddle anything. I don’t buy hand wash stuff or dry clean (unless I’m buying a suit which wait…can’t remember last time I did that!). Just easier.
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We finally quite the warehouse stores. Towards the end the only things we were buying was wine and vitamins (which is funny if you think about it), and it’s not like you can’t get each somewhere else. I think really it was the parking lot hassles and the long lines to check-out that convinced us to stop going.
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We have a one year membership now so we’ll try it a few times and see if they carry some stuff we use. Their desserts looked fabulous but are too large unless we are taking to a party. Many of the grocery stores now carry “bulk” size packages of toilet paper, paper towels and that sort of stuff.
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My brother and sister-in-law are both retired police officers. I think they – especially my shy SIL – would have found that encounter with the “giver” extremely embarrassing and uncomfortable. By calling attention to HER GOOD DEED, she completely failed to take the receiver’s feelings into account. Just pay for the coffee quietly, then thank them discretely (without mentioning the paid-for beverage) as you leave. If you must gloat, post your good deed on Facebook. Gad.
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The officer (in uniform) was gracious and said thank you. I think he was uncomfortable as she went on and on. I think my Starbucks gives policemen (in uniform) free coffee or maybe that’s just when the weather is extreme. I had already paid and was waiting for my mocha so it was just theatre for me.
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“Theatre”… I like that!
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Put 30 people in a 30’x30′ (maybe not that big) store and you get theater for sure!
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I feel exactly the same way about our much hyped warehouse store (which I am sure is the same corporation as yours). All of my friends LOVE it. I thought it was just me. Every few months I give it a try again…and come out with only (you guessed it) toilet paper and paper towels. The rest is simply too much, too confusing, too all-the-same brand for me. Glad to know that I am not alone on this.
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You are not alone.
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A humble giver who gives in silence much more admirable, I think. As for the socks…I don’t even own an iron! Happy Sunday, Kate!
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Really, who irons socks?
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No triangles? No pyramids? Don’t put them in a pile? Don’t take them to Egypt? I have no idea! But as to the dry cleaning, when I was young I worked with a guy who took his underwear to the dry cleaners every week like clockwork.
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I wouldn’t want to touch them!
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I didn’t know they were doing care directions in hieroglyphics these days! Cool.
They need Anubis, though.
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I think the pyramid means “do not dry clean.” Maybe. I think they should use cat emojis.
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I thought that was the beaker. For chemicals? So confused.
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Ok, I looked it up. The pyramid is bleach. The circle is dry cleaning. The circle in a square is a dryer. One dot means low heat. I’m telling you this is not intuitive!
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Do they still make Woolite? I can never find the original, one capful in cold water, kind. Maybe that’s the answer for your special socks.
I’m not into bulk shopping. Camille is…you know, my nutty pal? Don’t ever open a closet in her house…70 rolls of toilet paper may come tumbling down giving you a concussion. I prefer small doses of everything…even paper products.
The ‘Hey Look At Me Giver’ needs a giving tutorial. Receiving is in the giving, I totally feel that, but it must be a tongue and cheek kinda deal.
And as far as your social famine…remember Thanksgiving? It was your Alamo.
Love the Random 5
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The socks will go in my dark wash which is always cold water and low heat. Don’t like stuff you have to fuss with. Camille and toilet paper? That’s an odd combination! Maybe the giver was giving a lesson? It was just a cup of coffee. You would have made a whole post out of her.
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LOL
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We only use our warehouse store card for gas now, since it is the lowest around. I don’t think I’ve actually been inside the store for years. We’re like you, though, all the kids are out of the house so it’s just the hubby and me, we don’t really eat the same types of food since I’m changing my lifestyle habits (no one likes the “dieting” word) and we only have one cat.
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We’ve been eating “lighter” too. It’s not really intentional. I get tomatoes at the store because you can get the hothouse ones (during the winter) in a large package and they taste pretty good (for a tomato that didn’t come from my garden). You need more cats!
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LOL took me a long time to even allow a pet in the house. I did not need another body to take care of. This one can stay because she basically just comes in for food and sleep. More than one at a time would be out of the question.
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Your “Starbucks lady” may well have been simply making a very public presentation (look at me!) which rather turns me off. I prefer the more subtle givers… but perhaps they are less effective? 🙂
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She was addressing all of us (and it was crowded) about how hard their job is and that they need support. (All of which I agree with.) I suspect that someone in her immediate family works in law enforcement or a related field. I was more amused than annoyed. Maybe the subtle givers are more genuine but maybe not. If she made one person think about doing something nice for someone else that day, she did her job well.
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Agreed. I loathe loud givers. It’s supposed to be a humble sort of thing…not…look how amazing I am. Aye
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While I guess there could be some benefits to proclaiming ones generosity to the world, I tend to agree with you!)
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🙂
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I can’t remember that I ever ironed socks….but maybe that is a smart trick to get warm feet? I will try it :o) have a good third advent sunday :o)
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A hair dryer can make your feet warm fast! Third Sunday already? Time flies.
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With seven cats in the house buying cases of cat food is a must. I recently started buying from Chewy.com because I can order 7 cases of what I want and it is delivered to the front door. Same price as my local grocery and pet stores. Very convenient!
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I’m going to look into that. Last time I checked (many years ago and not chewy) it was way more expensive. I would like to get a tractor trailer load of litter too! 🙂
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They have litter too. And if you order a certain amount, no shipping charge. We get a bit shipment about every six weeks. Super easy to change your subscription any time.
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I was on-line. They carry 32 can cases rather than the huge 48 but the flavor selection is more important than the number of cans. They carry the Rachel Ray dry food I use and my brand of litter. Win-win-win! This will make my husband happy. He goes along to do the heavy lifting.
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With the shipment, you just have to lift from the front porch to where ever you store it. Much easier.
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That will make life easier.
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I think it’s time they all go to work.
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