Clothes pins are still usable. We, machine knitters, use them all the time to hold yarn tails down. I also use them for other craft projects as well. Manufacturers should not do away with them ever! Pammyfay, you story is cute. It reminded me of when this young cable salesman came by my home tried to sell the service. I politely told him "no thanks". He responded back by asking: "who do you use to watch TV?". "No one. I use OTA", I replied back. He looked puzzled and asked me: "What's OTA?" in which I said "Over the Air channels". Still looking puzzled, I explained further that we use a roof antenna to pick up these over the air channels. He then asked me: "How much do you pay for the service?". "None, it's free" I replied. His final comment was: "Oh, we can't beat that price then" and walked away. LOL...

I am happy I found this old thread. I just received and IRS check yesterday and also am concerned. It is addressed to me with my deceased mothers name under mine and in the corner it says Soc sec for Ins. I have on idea what this is, was hoping someone here may have had a similar story.

Thank you everyone for all the lovely compliments. I agree it was so very thoughtful and DH would've never agreed to another piece of furniture for this room. I love the idea of a thank you pie! I think she would appreciate the significance of it as well. She said she used to have my style before marriage, but after marriage she and her DH bought a more contemporary home and have furnished it that way. I asked her again if I could pay her for the table, but she declined and in fact, gave me a picture as well. I'm thinking of inviting the family over for a barbecue dinner next weekend so she can see it place and our husbands can get to know one another better. She is a very creative person herself and has sewn many furnishings throughout her home. It always fun when you find a friend in the parent of your child's friend...

Clamity, Both are wonderful!!! I had my TP tower out once to work on and had to put it back. Your tower has inspired me to get it out again as soon as I finish what I am working on. Both things are GREAT. Get the grout going on that tower and put it to good use. And as far as the Scrooge man goes. I am there with mine too. This year I decided to not do ANYTHING either. I will spend my usual decorating time working on my mosaic projects. THAT includes ALL the TIME I would SPEND MAKING THAT HUGE CHRISTMAS DINNER!!!!And all of the Christmas GOODIES!!! I am on a diet!!! Hehehe Paybacks are a ***CH!! I love the Christmas lights on your table!!!! Heheheh Chris