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Comments (64)Amex has always charged more than the other cc companies. Others have already pointed out that those mall cc purchases really hit small businesses hard. We have customers that are kind enough to be aware of that and write checks or use their debit card, or even, believe it or not, pay in cash. A lot of you have mentioned Costco. I've never shopped at one because they're just not convenient to me, but I used to shop at Sam's. I quit doing that years ago because they had an annual fee, and I didn't feel like I was saving enough to make up for that annual fee. Most of what I got at Sams I could buy as a loss leader at a regular grocery store. I've also not found coupons to be very useful, because they're rarely for real food, just processed food. After seeing several stories on the news, and listening to co-workers, I broke down and bought a Sunday paper several weeks ago for the coupons. Boy, was I disappointed. I spent $2.00 on the paper, and maybe found that much worth in coupons that I might use, (which I have to admit I've forgotten about), and then I had all this mess of paper to deal with. What a waste of time that was. Sally...See MoreGifts from Close Foodie Friends
Comments (13)Sherry: I was thinking about my Thread. After joking about Mustangs, not being able to pick out gadgets that nice. Thought I'd better come back and make sure everyone knew, I was only joking. To me she is the Gadget Lady of Tampa. From the little time I spent with her, shopping, I took note, that she became Mesmerized. While she was actually in a Kitchen Accessory Supply Store, I had the impression that she imagined herself in a Museum. :) LOL LOU...See MoreFoodie gift suggestion for Smokin' Neighbor
Comments (21)Thanks a lot for the suggestions. Not sure which direction I'm headed yet, but all of you have given me ideas to consider. Got a smile out of the "coupon" suggestion. First thing that came to mind was a hundred "Get your puppy out of my yard NOW" vouchers. I had a few other thoughts, but sharing them would give away just how bad of a neighbor I am. dcarch - What's HF and where do I get their coupons? 800W sounds perfect for keeping the Christmas lights lit in the case of a power failure during the holidays. For just $86, not much to lose. John - Lost power to the whole house. The cable line survived. (Other side of the house.) Ext cord from neighbor's house kept bare essentials powered up for the most part, probably didn't run my 5K generator much more than five hours total throughout the ordeal. (The generator is another thank-you I need to deal with. It was given to my cousin by a customer a couple days before the storm, cousin had no use for it and gave it to me.) Anyway I'm back and running as of a few hours ago. I smiled when for the first time in six days the bathroom light actually turned on when I flipped the switch!...See MoreFoodie follow-up
Comments (15)haha! I was rushing early yesterday morning to make a batch of cheese cookies, caramelized bacon, two baked chickens, and yogurt dip w/ strawberries, to pack and drive more than an hour away for a small casual get-together shortly after noon, so I wasn't going for 'pretty' but they don't look too bad. They're partially eaten at this point, but I saw someone taking photos of the spread so I did too. :) How do mine look compared to yours? lol! I ordinarily use a paper doily beneath cookies for presentation, but in this case it absorbs the butter and alters the texture, so I go bare-plated: BTW: I think that I will cut the bacon strips in thirds or even quarters the next time I make them. I suggested and everyone agreed that smaller pieces would be even better. :)...See Morerosesstink
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