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On 2013-11-09, dsi1 > wrote:
>
> I've never seen one of those but if I did, I'd eat it. I could go for a
> Zero candy bar.

I recall one peanut covered candy bar my childhood buddy usta love.
Very salty. He'd drop it, whole, down a 16oz bottle of RC Cola, so it couldn't
have been too big around. He'd drink the cola, then bite off chunks
of the bar from the bottle neck.

nb

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"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
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> On 11/9/2013 1:47 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>
>> Heh. One of my brothers is like that. He won't shop at a dollar store
>> even though he could buy many of the same brands of household items for
>> less than at other stores. It's as though paying a dollar more for the
>> same brand of toilet paper somehow makes him feel better. <shrug>
>
> Frankly, reports of counterfeit toothpaste containing dangerous
> ingredients being sold in dollar stores put me off. I imagine
> you can trust stuff more from the larger dollar chains than the
> independent ones.
>
> But dollar stores are fun to shop in, not knocking it, I just
> don't shop there because I'm a snob. Heh. Just kidding. i should
> give it another shot. The couple of times I did shop in a dollar
> store, they were a little chaotic for me. That was years ago.
>
> nancy


Well, frankly, I wouldn't buy toothpaste and things like that there because
I like my brands and don't use others. I do buy things like Halls Cough
Drops and things that are name brands like Libby's veggies etc. Many other
things like shelving rolls, Reynolds Wrap, Betty Crocker kitchen tools,
greeting cards etc. are the same as in other stores, just cheaper.

Cheri

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"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
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> On Sat, 09 Nov 2013 07:09:45 -0500, Nancy Young
> > wrote:
>
>
>
>>Frankly, reports of counterfeit toothpaste containing dangerous
>>ingredients being sold in dollar stores put me off. I imagine
>>you can trust stuff more from the larger dollar chains than the
>>independent ones.
>
> Never heard of it, but it can happen, but sometimes competitors start
> rumors like that. You never know for sure.
>
>
>>
>>But dollar stores are fun to shop in, not knocking it, I just
>>don't shop there because I'm a snob. Heh. Just kidding. i should
>>give it another shot. The couple of times I did shop in a dollar
>>store, they were a little chaotic for me. That was years ago.
>
> We don't go often, but there are many items that are a bargain. Gift
> wrap, some disposables, and I found Totally Awesome cleaner there and
> it really is totally awesome.
>
> Sometimes they even have Zagnut candy bars too.


Plus, supermarkets have recalls on foods all the time too.

Cheri

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"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>
>> Sometimes they even have Zagnut candy bars too.
>
> I remember that name and have probably tried one but don't remember
> the taste. One of my old childhood favorites was Payday.
>
> G.


They're everywhere. Mine was Mountain Bars and Cup O' Gold. I do see the Cup
O' Gold at the .99 Cent Store occasionally, but haven't seen a Mountain Bar
for years.

Cheri

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"dsi1" > wrote in message
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> On 11/9/2013 8:43 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>> On 11/9/2013 9:31 AM, Gary wrote:
>>> Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Sometimes they even have Zagnut candy bars too.
>>>
>>> I remember that name and have probably tried one but don't remember
>>> the taste. One of my old childhood favorites was Payday.
>>>
>>> G.
>>>
>> Zagnut bars are *similar* to a Clark bar or a Butterfinger. Except
>> they're covered in toasted coconut. Yum!
>>
>> Jill
>
> I've never seen one of those but if I did, I'd eat it. I could go for a
> Zero candy bar. I found one of those in the UK. Those guys have a lot of
> candy stores - unlike here. I thought I was in some kind of Willie Wonka
> fantasy dream. Good thing I don't live in the UK. I don't need that shit.
> :-)


I certainly love Zero bars too. They have them at Rite-Aid here. I don't buy
them anymore, but I sure notice them when I walk by.

Cheri

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"jmcquown" > wrote in message
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> The word 'dollar' is just part of their name. It doesn't mean everything
> is a dollar. If it does, well, what can you *really* buy for a dollar
> these days? Cheap shit.


Ours is called The Dollar Tree, and the other is The .99 Cent Store.
Everything is a dollar. Nothing more, and there is a lot of stuff that are
brand names, plus a lot of useful stuff that isn't cheap shit. Betty Crocker
Kichen Shears for instance, close to 3-4 dollars at the other stores. Same
shears, 1.00 there. Really nice greeting cards, wrapping paper, and things
like that are a bargain, but...there is some cheap junk there too,
especially postal wrapping tape, and tools.

Cheri

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> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 09 Nov 2013 09:50:08 -0500, Nancy Young
> > wrote:
>
>>On 11/9/2013 9:27 AM, Gary wrote:
>>> Nancy Young wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Frankly, reports of counterfeit toothpaste containing dangerous
>>>> ingredients being sold in dollar stores put me off.
>>>
>>> ummmm...WTH? counterfeit toothpaste containing dangerous ingredients?
>>
>>It was all over the news a few years back. It stayed with me.
>>I used a kind of toothpaste that I couldn't find locally and have
>>been buying it online, and not from the manufacturer. For all I
>>know, my stuff is counterfeit. Not that I see a lot of incentive
>>to knock off this brand.
>>
>>> I like dollar stores but haven't bothered to go to one in years.
>>
>>Ditto. When you shop at Costco often as I do, you don't tend
>>to need to shop for toothpaste or garbage bags. I'm going to
>>check one out this week, though. Get that cleaner Ed mentioned,
>>for one thing.
>>
>>nancy
>
> Be sure to look at the gift wrap, it's that which consistently gets me
> to go back :)


Yes, the gift wrap, the gift bags and the greeting cards. Our store has a
really large selection and it's fun to coordinate a lot of different looks
for little money.

Cheri

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"jmcquown" > wrote in message
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> On 11/9/2013 7:09 AM, Nancy Young wrote:
>> On 11/9/2013 1:47 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>>
>>> Heh. One of my brothers is like that. He won't shop at a dollar store
>>> even though he could buy many of the same brands of household items for
>>> less than at other stores. It's as though paying a dollar more for the
>>> same brand of toilet paper somehow makes him feel better. <shrug>
>>
>> Frankly, reports of counterfeit toothpaste containing dangerous
>> ingredients being sold in dollar stores put me off. I imagine
>> you can trust stuff more from the larger dollar chains than the
>> independent ones.
>>
> The one closest to me is Family Dollar. It's perfect for picking up a few
> quick items. Don't have to drive to town! My neighbor was astounded when
> she found she could buy Philadelphia cream cheese in their refrigerated
> section. It beats driving into town if I just need a carton of milk or
> toilet paper.
>
>> But dollar stores are fun to shop in, not knocking it, I just
>> don't shop there because I'm a snob. Heh. Just kidding. i should
>> give it another shot. The couple of times I did shop in a dollar
>> store, they were a little chaotic for me. That was years ago.
>>
>> nancy
>
> Some of them *are* chaotic. The Dollar Tree in Beaufort is like that.
> They don't sell any food items. Just what I call a bunch of junk. Nothing
> to get excited about.
>
> Jill


Wow, The Dollar Tree here has a large frozen food section, plus a
refrigerated section with milk, chocolate milk, sour cream, hot dogs etc.
The .99 Cent Store has a lot of nice produce at times.

Cheri

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"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
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>
> "Cheri" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>> Just ridiculous. I've never cared much for Target especially since they
>> had no electric can openers and told me I should check back at Christmas
>> since they are seasonal things...what? LOL
>
> They are for the most part a very self serve store. I have found most of
> the employees to be clueless on so many levels. There are three guys who

When I was buying my new microwave, I stopped an employee to ask where I
would find them. Now, he could have said what area they were in since it's a
large store, but he told me that he wasn't on the clock yet and just kept
walking. Very helpful...NOT! LOL

Cheri

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"jmcquown" > wrote in message
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> On 11/9/2013 12:53 AM, Cheri wrote:
>> Just ridiculous. I've never cared much for Target especially since they
>> had no electric can openers and told me I should check back at Christmas
>> since they are seasonal things...what? LOL
>>
>> Cheri
>
> Electric can openers are "seasonal"? Who knew?! LOL
>
> Jill


It was funny. I'm not usually taken aback but I must have had a look on my
face, because the clerk told me she's sorry for the inconvenience, and I
said that I'm not inconvenienced, I'm stunned. I went across the street to
Wal-Mart and they had a nice selection. LOL

Cheri

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"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
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>
> "Cheri" > wrote in message
> ...
>> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>>
>>> "Brooklyn1" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> "Cheri" wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>But...some of the other stores that don't use the cards have everyday
>>>>>prices
>>>>>that are quite a bit lower than the ones that do.
>>>>
>>>> I don't believe that, then everyone would shop at those lower priced
>>>> stores and those that charged more would go out of business, fast.
>>>
>>> Winco has lower prices but I have to drive 6 miles to get there.
>>> Although there is a Costco almost next door, that particular Costco
>>> doesn't sell the bread that we eat. Also an Ace Hardware along the way
>>> but I don't need to shop there often. I also don't like to drive 6
>>> miles to only go to one store. But I will do it when we need a pretty
>>> big stock up. It's just not worth it for me to drive thre for a few
>>> things.
>>
>> Here, for instance Safeway sells it's own brand of Lucerne butter for
>> 3.79 everyday price, but they will put it on sale at times (with the
>> card) for around 2.50 a pound. The everyday price for the Sunny Select
>> brand at S-Mart food is 3.29, which is cheaper than Safeway when
>> Safeway's brand is not on sale. Safeway where I am has close to the
>> highest prices on non-sale items in my area, Raley's is higher.
>
> Oddly enough, Winco sells Lucerne. Not butter but sour cream. Albertsons
> just had a super good sale on butter. It was either 88 cents or 99 cents
> for a half a pound. I usually buy it by the pound but I wasn't going to
> pass that up. I think it was a limit of 1. Often when I shop at stores
> like that I am only buying the super good sale items. Going to Albertsons
> doesn't take me out of my way though. There is one right by the dance
> studio. For Safeway, QFC or Top Foods, I can work a stop in on the day
> that we go to see my dad. Or I could.
>
> Seems he has had another stroke and is back in the hospital. Am waiting
> to hear more information. We knew something was wrong when we went there
> on Wed. Just wasn't acting normal at all. He had been in the hospital
> prior. Had been talking to my mom on the phone and just fell asleep.
> Hospital found nothing but now they say the brain bleed likely started
> then but was too minor to detect. It has worsened now.


I wish the best outcome for your dad Julie. He's had quite a time of it, and
I'm sure it's hard on everyone too.

Cheri

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"dsi1" > wrote in message
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> On 11/8/2013 6:46 PM, sf wrote:
>> On Fri, 08 Nov 2013 18:27:10 -1000, dsi1
>> > wrote:
>>>
>>> That sounds reasonable. My trip to Target stores are unmemorable. It's
>>> like there's some kind of black fog in the store the wipes out your
>>> memory of what transpired during your time there.
>>
>> I know how you feel. Your senses are overwhelmed. When I was
>> younger, we had what could be called a warehouse fabric store here -
>> retail prices, not discount; just a lot of fabric on bolts and it
>> seemed like they were stacked up to the ceiling. I would literally
>> get dizzy while I was in there and it took me a quite a while to
>> recover after I emerged.
>>
>
> I was overwhelmed when I went into the WalMart in Honolulu. That's one
> big-ass store! The far corner of the place looked hazy - it was so far
> away.
>
> The layout of Targets, OTOH, could have been designed by Temple Grandin.
> Everything is designed to have a calming effect. Good lighting, wide
> aisles, low shelving, low density item counts. There's no blind spots or
> claustrophobic areas. The shoppers are like cows grazing in the fields.

Far different than the Target here, especially since they've devoted so much
space to grocery now. It seems very helter skelter.

Cheri

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On Sat, 9 Nov 2013 18:24:14 -0800, "Cheri" >
wrote:

> Far different than the Target here, especially since they've devoted so much
> space to grocery now. It seems very helter skelter.
>

I hate Super Targets too.

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

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On 11/9/2013 9:06 PM, Cheri wrote:
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>> The word 'dollar' is just part of their name. It doesn't mean
>> everything is a dollar. If it does, well, what can you *really* buy
>> for a dollar these days? Cheap shit.
>
>
> Ours is called The Dollar Tree, and the other is The .99 Cent Store.
> Everything is a dollar. Nothing more, and there is a lot of stuff that
> are brand names, plus a lot of useful stuff that isn't cheap shit. Betty
> Crocker Kichen Shears for instance, close to 3-4 dollars at the other
> stores. Same shears, 1.00 there. Really nice greeting cards, wrapping
> paper, and things like that are a bargain, but...there is some cheap
> junk there too, especially postal wrapping tape, and tools.
>
> Cheri

Location, location, location. The Dollar Tree in Beaufort, SC isn't
like yours. I don'know what Betty Crocker kitchen shears are. I guess
I don't need them, not even if they only cost a dollar. I have enough
wrapping paper and tape to last a lifetime. Gift bags, too. :)

Jill

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"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
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> On Sat, 09 Nov 2013 07:09:45 -0500, Nancy Young
> > wrote:
>
>
>
>>Frankly, reports of counterfeit toothpaste containing dangerous
>>ingredients being sold in dollar stores put me off. I imagine
>>you can trust stuff more from the larger dollar chains than the
>>independent ones.
>
> Never heard of it, but it can happen, but sometimes competitors start
> rumors like that. You never know for sure.

That was all over the news but I think it was Chinese toothpaste. I think
you'll be okay if you stick to known brands.

>>But dollar stores are fun to shop in, not knocking it, I just
>>don't shop there because I'm a snob. Heh. Just kidding. i should
>>give it another shot. The couple of times I did shop in a dollar
>>store, they were a little chaotic for me. That was years ago.
>
> We don't go often, but there are many items that are a bargain. Gift
> wrap, some disposables, and I found Totally Awesome cleaner there and
> it really is totally awesome.

Best place to buy gift bags!
>
> Sometimes they even have Zagnut candy bars too.

What is in those? Have heard of them but haven't seen them around since I
was a kid.

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"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
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> It's the kind of place where I'll find a bunch of stuff I have
> to have even though I didn't know it existed before I walked
> in the door. And it's a dollar! It's like AC Moore or Michaels,
> I never get out of there without something, like a motion
> activated spider for the cat. It's fun.

I was at Michaels and came close to buying a toy for my dad. I forget the
name but it is the man's face in a clear package filled with metal powder.
Then you use a stick with a magnet on it to give him hair and a beard. Toy
was $5.99. Decided not to pay that price. Went to the dollar store and
they had it.

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"Cheri" > wrote in message
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> Wow, The Dollar Tree here has a large frozen food section, plus a
> refrigerated section with milk, chocolate milk, sour cream, hot dogs etc.
> The .99 Cent Store has a lot of nice produce at times.

Not all of them have the frozen and refrigerated food but all that I have
been in here have the shelf stable foods. I think perhaps the one that I
went to in PA didn't have foods.

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On 11/9/2013 1:06 PM, notbob wrote:
> On 2013-11-09, dsi1 > wrote:
>>
>> I've never seen one of those but if I did, I'd eat it. I could go for a
>> Zero candy bar.
>
> I recall one peanut covered candy bar my childhood buddy usta love.
> Very salty. He'd drop it, whole, down a 16oz bottle of RC Cola, so it couldn't
> have been too big around. He'd drink the cola, then bite off chunks
> of the bar from the bottle neck.
>
> nb
>

That's quite a clever guy. I would do that too. I love those Payday
bars. Those guys were ahead of their time and perfected that sweet and
salty candy bar before sweet and salty candy was popular. That shit
throws my blood sugar into a tizzy but I've got a Payday monkey on my back.

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"Cheri" > wrote in message
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> Well, frankly, I wouldn't buy toothpaste and things like that there
> because I like my brands and don't use others. I do buy things like Halls
> Cough Drops and things that are name brands like Libby's veggies etc. Many
> other things like shelving rolls, Reynolds Wrap, Betty Crocker kitchen
> tools, greeting cards etc. are the same as in other stores, just cheaper.

I like the little trash bags. They're not super sturdy but I use use them
for cat litter that goes in another bag. Got lots of little fingertip
towels (some seasonal) at another dollar store that is no longer here. And
they are great for fancy looking plates. Back when I did tons of baking, I
would give it away or sell it on a fancy plate that the recipient/buyer
could keep.

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On 11/9/2013 9:08 PM, Cheri wrote:
> > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Sat, 09 Nov 2013 09:50:08 -0500, Nancy Young
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> On 11/9/2013 9:27 AM, Gary wrote:
>>>> Nancy Young wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Frankly, reports of counterfeit toothpaste containing dangerous
>>>>> ingredients being sold in dollar stores put me off.
>>>>
>>>> ummmm...WTH? counterfeit toothpaste containing dangerous ingredients?
>>>
>>> It was all over the news a few years back. It stayed with me.
>>> I used a kind of toothpaste that I couldn't find locally and have
>>> been buying it online, and not from the manufacturer. For all I
>>> know, my stuff is counterfeit. Not that I see a lot of incentive
>>> to knock off this brand.
>>>
>>>> I like dollar stores but haven't bothered to go to one in years.
>>>
>>> Ditto. When you shop at Costco often as I do, you don't tend
>>> to need to shop for toothpaste or garbage bags. I'm going to
>>> check one out this week, though. Get that cleaner Ed mentioned,
>>> for one thing.
>>>
>>> nancy
>>
>> Be sure to look at the gift wrap, it's that which consistently gets me
>> to go back :)
>
>
> Yes, the gift wrap, the gift bags and the greeting cards. Our store has
> a really large selection and it's fun to coordinate a lot of different
> looks for little money.
>
> Cheri

They're probably handy if you need lots of gift wrap, gift bags and
greeting cards. :)

Jill

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"Cheri" > wrote in message
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> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> "Cheri" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>>> Just ridiculous. I've never cared much for Target especially since they
>>> had no electric can openers and told me I should check back at Christmas
>>> since they are seasonal things...what? LOL
>>
>> They are for the most part a very self serve store. I have found most of
>> the employees to be clueless on so many levels. There are three guys who
>
> When I was buying my new microwave, I stopped an employee to ask where I
> would find them. Now, he could have said what area they were in since it's
> a large store, but he told me that he wasn't on the clock yet and just
> kept walking. Very helpful...NOT! LOL

Yeah. Kind of sucks for them that they have to wear those red shirts
though. At least we had smocks or vests that we could take off.

I just looked up the electric can openers. They have quite a few available
online but none listed in the stores.

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On 11/9/2013 4:00 PM, Cheri wrote:
>
> I certainly love Zero bars too. They have them at Rite-Aid here. I don't
> buy them anymore, but I sure notice them when I walk by.
>
> Cheri

It's pretty unlikely that I would even try a bar with such a pale,
unappetizing, appearance. I'm glad I did because it was shocking at how
good it was. What is it about a Zero bar? :-)

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"Cheri" > wrote in message
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> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> "Cheri" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>>
>>>> "Brooklyn1" > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>>> "Cheri" wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>But...some of the other stores that don't use the cards have everyday
>>>>>>prices
>>>>>>that are quite a bit lower than the ones that do.
>>>>>
>>>>> I don't believe that, then everyone would shop at those lower priced
>>>>> stores and those that charged more would go out of business, fast.
>>>>
>>>> Winco has lower prices but I have to drive 6 miles to get there.
>>>> Although there is a Costco almost next door, that particular Costco
>>>> doesn't sell the bread that we eat. Also an Ace Hardware along the way
>>>> but I don't need to shop there often. I also don't like to drive 6
>>>> miles to only go to one store. But I will do it when we need a pretty
>>>> big stock up. It's just not worth it for me to drive thre for a few
>>>> things.
>>>
>>> Here, for instance Safeway sells it's own brand of Lucerne butter for
>>> 3.79 everyday price, but they will put it on sale at times (with the
>>> card) for around 2.50 a pound. The everyday price for the Sunny Select
>>> brand at S-Mart food is 3.29, which is cheaper than Safeway when
>>> Safeway's brand is not on sale. Safeway where I am has close to the
>>> highest prices on non-sale items in my area, Raley's is higher.
>>
>> Oddly enough, Winco sells Lucerne. Not butter but sour cream.
>> Albertsons just had a super good sale on butter. It was either 88 cents
>> or 99 cents for a half a pound. I usually buy it by the pound but I
>> wasn't going to pass that up. I think it was a limit of 1. Often when I
>> shop at stores like that I am only buying the super good sale items.
>> Going to Albertsons doesn't take me out of my way though. There is one
>> right by the dance studio. For Safeway, QFC or Top Foods, I can work a
>> stop in on the day that we go to see my dad. Or I could.
>>
>> Seems he has had another stroke and is back in the hospital. Am waiting
>> to hear more information. We knew something was wrong when we went there
>> on Wed. Just wasn't acting normal at all. He had been in the hospital
>> prior. Had been talking to my mom on the phone and just fell asleep.
>> Hospital found nothing but now they say the brain bleed likely started
>> then but was too minor to detect. It has worsened now.
>
>
> I wish the best outcome for your dad Julie. He's had quite a time of it,
> and I'm sure it's hard on everyone too.

Not good today. We are awaiting some more tests. They think he has a
bladder or kidney infection. He had a high fever but it broke while we were
there. Was doing a little better after that but my mom doesn't really want
me discussing it with people. But thanks for the wish!

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"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
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> Yeah. Kind of sucks for them that they have to wear those red shirts
> though. At least we had smocks or vests that we could take off.
>
> I just looked up the electric can openers. They have quite a few
> available online but none listed in the stores.


Nope, not even one in the store. I didn't really mind that as much as I
minded the "seasonal thing" as if people only open cans during the holidays.
Also, in the time that it took the young man to say he wasn't on the clock,
he could have said they're on such and such aisle, but oh well...neither
were life changing moments. I recovered. ;-)

Cheri

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"dsi1" > wrote in message
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> On 11/9/2013 4:00 PM, Cheri wrote:
>>
>> I certainly love Zero bars too. They have them at Rite-Aid here. I don't
>> buy them anymore, but I sure notice them when I walk by.
>>
>> Cheri
>
> It's pretty unlikely that I would even try a bar with such a pale,
> unappetizing, appearance. I'm glad I did because it was shocking at how
> good it was. What is it about a Zero bar? :-)


They do look bland with that white coating, but there is something that's
addictive about them. Wonderful things. :-)

Cheri

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On 11/9/2013 4:24 PM, Cheri wrote:
>
> Far different than the Target here, especially since they've devoted so
> much space to grocery now. It seems very helter skelter.
>
> Cheri

Thanks for the info. I can't see what all the fuss is about those
stores. Mostly, it seems that people go to Target to avoid mixing with
your average WalMart shopper/slob.

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"jmcquown" > wrote in message
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> They're probably handy if you need lots of gift wrap, gift bags and
> greeting cards. :)

I don't usually wrap any more except to use tissue paper. I then put the
gifts into what could be a useful item. Like a basket of some sort, bucket,
small trash can, plastic bin, etc. Or a reusable lunch or shopping bag.

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"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
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>
>> On 11/9/2013 9:31 AM, Gary wrote:
>>> Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Sometimes they even have Zagnut candy bars too.
>>>
>>> I remember that name and have probably tried one but don't remember
>>> the taste. One of my old childhood favorites was Payday.
>
> Zagnut is like a Clark bar but instead of chocolate it has a toasted
> coconut coating.

Ah, okay. Thanks! I would like to say that I didn't buy a lot of candy
bars. But I did buy one each week. I did tend to stick to known candy
though. And for many years it was the chocolate dipped fudge bar that
Sheldon has mentioned. And when I could no longer get those it was a plain
or Almond or Special Dark Hershey bar. Until I hit Jr. High. I had other
things to spend my money on then.

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"jmcquown" > wrote in message
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> On 11/9/2013 9:31 AM, Gary wrote:
>> Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>>
>>> Sometimes they even have Zagnut candy bars too.
>>
>> I remember that name and have probably tried one but don't remember
>> the taste. One of my old childhood favorites was Payday.
>>
>> G.
>>
> Zagnut bars are *similar* to a Clark bar or a Butterfinger. Except
> they're covered in toasted coconut. Yum!

Never ate a Clark bar but did not like Butterfinger.

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"Cheri" > wrote in message
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> "Gary" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>>
>>> Sometimes they even have Zagnut candy bars too.
>>
>> I remember that name and have probably tried one but don't remember
>> the taste. One of my old childhood favorites was Payday.
>>
>> G.
>
>
> They're everywhere. Mine was Mountain Bars and Cup O' Gold. I do see the
> Cup O' Gold at the .99 Cent Store occasionally, but haven't seen a
> Mountain Bar for years.

We always got Mountain Bars in our Easter Baskets. I never liked them.
Tasted of cheap chocolate and chemicals to me.

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"Cheri" > wrote in message
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> Far different than the Target here, especially since they've devoted so
> much space to grocery now. It seems very helter skelter.

I shop at two different ones and each has a different layout. The one in
Lynnwood is just bizarre. There is this weird aisle that doesn't even look
like it should be there. It's all dark and the merchandise on it doesn't
seem to relate to the other stuff. I think it is laundry or cleaning
supplies. Whatever it is, it is not stuff that I ever buy there so haven't
been down it.

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"jmcquown" > wrote in message
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> On 11/9/2013 7:09 AM, Nancy Young wrote:
>> On 11/9/2013 1:47 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>>
>>> Heh. One of my brothers is like that. He won't shop at a dollar store
>>> even though he could buy many of the same brands of household items for
>>> less than at other stores. It's as though paying a dollar more for the
>>> same brand of toilet paper somehow makes him feel better. <shrug>
>>
>> Frankly, reports of counterfeit toothpaste containing dangerous
>> ingredients being sold in dollar stores put me off. I imagine
>> you can trust stuff more from the larger dollar chains than the
>> independent ones.
>>
> The one closest to me is Family Dollar. It's perfect for picking up a few
> quick items. Don't have to drive to town! My neighbor was astounded when
> she found she could buy Philadelphia cream cheese in their refrigerated
> section. It beats driving into town if I just need a carton of milk or
> toilet paper.

I LOVE Family Dollar. I wish they would put one here or at least sell
online like Dollar General does. They had the best packages of socks. Very
loose fitting for our wide feet. Cheap and long lasting too. Those were
our favorite socks.

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"Cheri" > wrote in message
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> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>> The word 'dollar' is just part of their name. It doesn't mean everything
>> is a dollar. If it does, well, what can you *really* buy for a dollar
>> these days? Cheap shit.
>
>
> Ours is called The Dollar Tree, and the other is The .99 Cent Store.
> Everything is a dollar. Nothing more, and there is a lot of stuff that are
> brand names, plus a lot of useful stuff that isn't cheap shit. Betty
> Crocker Kichen Shears for instance, close to 3-4 dollars at the other
> stores. Same shears, 1.00 there. Really nice greeting cards, wrapping
> paper, and things like that are a bargain, but...there is some cheap junk
> there too, especially postal wrapping tape, and tools.

I would not buy most tools or any electrical stuff there. Cats were not
thrilled with the toys there either. But the kitchen stuff is great! And
if you want one of those little solar activated flowers, they're only $1
there. Have seen them for $9.99 elsewhere. Also great for seasonal
decorations.

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"Cheri" > wrote in message
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> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
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>> Yeah. Kind of sucks for them that they have to wear those red shirts
>> though. At least we had smocks or vests that we could take off.
>>
>> I just looked up the electric can openers. They have quite a few
>> available online but none listed in the stores.
>
>
> Nope, not even one in the store. I didn't really mind that as much as I
> minded the "seasonal thing" as if people only open cans during the
> holidays. Also, in the time that it took the young man to say he wasn't on
> the clock, he could have said they're on such and such aisle, but oh
> well...neither were life changing moments. I recovered. ;-)

I know what you're saying but perhaps they meant that they only had them in
the store at Christmas time. When I worked for K Mart, we had tons of stuff
that we only got in for Christmas, including the Wide World of Gifts. That
aisle included all kinds of things from decorative items to jewelry boxes.

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On 11/10/2013 12:09 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
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> "Ed Pawlowski" > wrote

>> Never heard of it, but it can happen, but sometimes competitors start
>> rumors like that. You never know for sure.
>
> That was all over the news but I think it was Chinese toothpaste. I
> think you'll be okay if you stick to known brands.

No. It was counterfeit Colgate. That's the whole point.

nancy

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"Cheri" > wrote in message
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> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message

>> Seems he has had another stroke and is back in the hospital. Am waiting
>> to hear more information. We knew something was wrong when we went there
>> on Wed. Just wasn't acting normal at all. He had been in the hospital
>> prior. Had been talking to my mom on the phone and just fell asleep.
>> Hospital found nothing but now they say the brain bleed likely started
>> then but was too minor to detect. It has worsened now.
>
>
> I wish the best outcome for your dad Julie. He's had quite a time of it,
> and I'm sure it's hard on everyone too.

Good wishes from me too.

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sf wrote:
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> On Sat, 9 Nov 2013 18:24:14 -0800, "Cheri" >
> wrote:
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> > Far different than the Target here, especially since they've devoted so much
> > space to grocery now. It seems very helter skelter.
> >
>
> I hate Super Targets too.

Super: Target, KMart, Walmart. I hate them all.
They are so spread out now I wish I could put on my roller blades to
shop at any of them. No matter what I need to buy, I have to walk for
miles to shop. I almost feel the need to carry a canteen of water (or
even better, an alcoholic beverage) with me every time I go to one of
those damn stores. ;)

G.

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On Sat, 9 Nov 2013 18:06:48 -0800, "Cheri" >
wrote:

>"jmcquown" > wrote in message
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>
>> The word 'dollar' is just part of their name. It doesn't mean everything
>> is a dollar. If it does, well, what can you *really* buy for a dollar
>> these days? Cheap shit.
>
>
>Ours is called The Dollar Tree, and the other is The .99 Cent Store.
>Everything is a dollar. Nothing more, and there is a lot of stuff that are
>brand names, plus a lot of useful stuff that isn't cheap shit. Betty Crocker
>Kichen Shears for instance, close to 3-4 dollars at the other stores. Same
>shears, 1.00 there. Really nice greeting cards, wrapping paper, and things
>like that are a bargain, but...there is some cheap junk there too,
>especially postal wrapping tape, and tools.
>
>Cheri

We have three of those stores in our little town; Dollar General,
Dollar Store, and 99¢ Store... I've no idea how all three survive. I
like the 99¢ Store best, plus it was here first and is owned and
operated by a local person, not a chain store. Mostly I buy office
supplies like notebooks, desk calenders, staples, tape, and such. They
are also an excellent source of holiday items that are greatly
discounted... it's the least expensive place I've found for buying
suet blocks for wild birds, same exact brand at half the price; 2/99¢.
I typically browse their aisles a half dozen times a year, I don't buy
a lot but always find things I can use. It's an entertaining way to
kill a half hour, most items are analogous to garage sale dreck but
interesting to look.

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On Sat, 9 Nov 2013 18:08:59 -0800, "Cheri" >
wrote:

> wrote in message
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>> On Sat, 09 Nov 2013 09:50:08 -0500, Nancy Young
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>On 11/9/2013 9:27 AM, Gary wrote:
>>>> Nancy Young wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Frankly, reports of counterfeit toothpaste containing dangerous
>>>>> ingredients being sold in dollar stores put me off.
>>>>
>>>> ummmm...WTH? counterfeit toothpaste containing dangerous ingredients?
>>>
>>>It was all over the news a few years back. It stayed with me.
>>>I used a kind of toothpaste that I couldn't find locally and have
>>>been buying it online, and not from the manufacturer. For all I
>>>know, my stuff is counterfeit. Not that I see a lot of incentive
>>>to knock off this brand.
>>>
>>>> I like dollar stores but haven't bothered to go to one in years.
>>>
>>>Ditto. When you shop at Costco often as I do, you don't tend
>>>to need to shop for toothpaste or garbage bags. I'm going to
>>>check one out this week, though. Get that cleaner Ed mentioned,
>>>for one thing.
>>>
>>>nancy
>>
>> Be sure to look at the gift wrap, it's that which consistently gets me
>> to go back :)
>
>
>Yes, the gift wrap, the gift bags and the greeting cards. Our store has a
>really large selection and it's fun to coordinate a lot of different looks
>for little money.
>
>Cheri

I buy outdoor holiday decorations at the 99¢ store... they's so
inexpensive that I don't care some are ruined by the elements, I just
toss them in the trash and buy new next year.

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Brooklyn1 wrote:
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> We have three of those stores in our little town; Dollar General,
> Dollar Store, and 99¢ Store... I've no idea how all three survive. I
> like the 99¢ Store best, plus it was here first and is owned and
> operated by a local person, not a chain store. Mostly I buy office
> supplies like notebooks, desk calenders, staples, tape, and such. They
> are also an excellent source of holiday items that are greatly
> discounted... it's the least expensive place I've found for buying
> suet blocks for wild birds, same exact brand at half the price; 2/99¢.
> I typically browse their aisles a half dozen times a year, I don't buy
> a lot but always find things I can use. It's an entertaining way to
> kill a half hour, most items are analogous to garage sale dreck but
> interesting to look.

I like those "everything is a dollar" stores too. As you said, good
entertainment and you can pick up some useful things very cheap.

G.