I don't know what is going on at my grocery stores around here except that
QFC has been in an ongoing remodel since the summer and Central Market also
swapped some things around. Then there is the Albertsons/Safeway/Haggen
mess. So basically I am having problems with all of the stores.

I will buy something once, then have a heck of a time finding it again. For
instance, the bread that we eat used to be sold only at Central Market.
Then Safeway had it. Central Market has now been out of it the last 3 times
I went there. There was still a shelf edge label but mostly they were just
sold out of bread. Then one Albertsons had it. Now they all seem to. And
now today I found it at QFC. They never had it before. But it was on sale
today.

Sliced apples are another problem. QFC did have some but not in individual
packages which is what my husband wants for his lunch. Yes, I know I could
put these in a sandwich bag. Not what he wants. He won't eat them if I do
that. Or I find them but they are only in the little bags. Will he eat two
little bags instead of one big one? No. Costco does sell the big bags but
the last many times I have checked, they expire either that day or a day or
two later and we can't eat them up that fast.

And now today it was the lemon lime PowerAde zero. Has to be that flavor
and no other. I bought some at Winco for the person to try. Did not want
to buy too much in case it wasn't liked. And of course now we have none and
none of the stores around here seem to carry that flavor. It's not
available online at Walmart either. *sigh*

I also could not find any tarts. Did they quit making tarts? Used to be
able to get them frozen. Not any more. At least I did find a 2 serving
apple pie at QFC. I am not buying a big pie for Thanksgiving only to have
to throw most of it if not all of it away.

On Monday, November 23, 2015 at 10:38:30 PM UTC-7, Julie Bove wrote:
> I don't know what is going on at my grocery stores around here except that
> QFC has been in an ongoing remodel since the summer and Central Market also
> swapped some things around. Then there is the Albertsons/Safeway/Haggen
> mess. So basically I am having problems with all of the stores.
>
> I will buy something once, then have a heck of a time finding it again. For
> instance, the bread that we eat used to be sold only at Central Market.
> Then Safeway had it. Central Market has now been out of it the last 3 times
> I went there. There was still a shelf edge label but mostly they were just
> sold out of bread. Then one Albertsons had it. Now they all seem to. And
> now today I found it at QFC. They never had it before. But it was on sale
> today.
>
> Sliced apples are another problem. QFC did have some but not in individual
> packages which is what my husband wants for his lunch. Yes, I know I could
> put these in a sandwich bag. Not what he wants. He won't eat them if I do
> that. Or I find them but they are only in the little bags. Will he eat two
> little bags instead of one big one? No. Costco does sell the big bags but
> the last many times I have checked, they expire either that day or a day or
> two later and we can't eat them up that fast.
>
> And now today it was the lemon lime PowerAde zero. Has to be that flavor
> and no other. I bought some at Winco for the person to try. Did not want
> to buy too much in case it wasn't liked. And of course now we have none and
> none of the stores around here seem to carry that flavor. It's not
> available online at Walmart either. *sigh*
>
> I also could not find any tarts. Did they quit making tarts? Used to be
> able to get them frozen. Not any more. At least I did find a 2 serving
> apple pie at QFC. I am not buying a big pie for Thanksgiving only to have
> to throw most of it if not all of it away.

Face it Julie...you just have strange tastes in food, or your husband does, or your daughter does.
Yours is not the average household from what you post and I see no solution to your predicament.
I would guess that you will have to make changes to your menu and let the chips fall where they may.
Its either that or have a nervous breakdown and we wouldn't want that would we.
When I managed grocery stores, I stocked a very good selection of goods but could not
satisfy everyone and found it impossible to even try. If someone wanted weird stuff, I would
special-order for them if they were regular customers and in most cases were able to buy the whole case lot.
In the meantime while you steam away perhaps a nice hot toddy would keep you from committing Harri-Kari.

On 11/23/2015 11:38 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
> I don't know what is going on at my grocery stores around here except
> that QFC has been in an ongoing remodel since the summer and Central
> Market also swapped some things around. Then there is the
> Albertsons/Safeway/Haggen mess. So basically I am having problems with
> all of the stores.
>
> I will buy something once, then have a heck of a time finding it again.
> For instance, the bread that we eat used to be sold only at Central
> Market. Then Safeway had it. Central Market has now been out of it the
> last 3 times I went there. There was still a shelf edge label but
> mostly they were just sold out of bread. Then one Albertsons had it.
> Now they all seem to. And now today I found it at QFC. They never had
> it before. But it was on sale today.
>
> Sliced apples are another problem. QFC did have some but not in
> individual packages which is what my husband wants for his lunch. Yes,
> I know I could put these in a sandwich bag. Not what he wants. He
> won't eat them if I do that. Or I find them but they are only in the
> little bags. Will he eat two little bags instead of one big one? No.
> Costco does sell the big bags but the last many times I have checked,
> they expire either that day or a day or two later and we can't eat them
> up that fast.
>
> And now today it was the lemon lime PowerAde zero. Has to be that
> flavor and no other. I bought some at Winco for the person to try. Did
> not want to buy too much in case it wasn't liked. And of course now we
> have none and none of the stores around here seem to carry that flavor.
> It's not available online at Walmart either. *sigh*
>
> I also could not find any tarts. Did they quit making tarts? Used to
> be able to get them frozen. Not any more. At least I did find a 2
> serving apple pie at QFC. I am not buying a big pie for Thanksgiving
> only to have to throw most of it if not all of it away.

Get an apple corer/slicer. They make nice slices in only seconds. Put
them in a sandwich bag for your husband. If he won't eat them, that's
his problem. Believe me, he won't starve.
http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Appl.../dp/B00004OCKT

MaryL

On Mon, 23 Nov 2015 21:38:18 -0800, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

> I don't know what is going on at my grocery stores around here except that
> QFC has been in an ongoing remodel since the summer and Central Market also
> swapped some things around. Then there is the Albertsons/Safeway/Haggen
> mess. So basically I am having problems with all of the stores.
>
> I will buy something once, then have a heck of a time finding it again.

I'm mad at Safeway because they stopped selling labneh recently. The
good news is it's easy to make if I begin with Greek yogurt, but it's
even easier to buy.

--

sf

"Roy" > wrote in message
...
> On Monday, November 23, 2015 at 10:38:30 PM UTC-7, Julie Bove wrote:
>> I don't know what is going on at my grocery stores around here except
>> that
>> QFC has been in an ongoing remodel since the summer and Central Market
>> also
>> swapped some things around. Then there is the Albertsons/Safeway/Haggen
>> mess. So basically I am having problems with all of the stores.
>>
>> I will buy something once, then have a heck of a time finding it again.
>> For
>> instance, the bread that we eat used to be sold only at Central Market.
>> Then Safeway had it. Central Market has now been out of it the last 3
>> times
>> I went there. There was still a shelf edge label but mostly they were
>> just
>> sold out of bread. Then one Albertsons had it. Now they all seem to.
>> And
>> now today I found it at QFC. They never had it before. But it was on
>> sale
>> today.
>>
>> Sliced apples are another problem. QFC did have some but not in
>> individual
>> packages which is what my husband wants for his lunch. Yes, I know I
>> could
>> put these in a sandwich bag. Not what he wants. He won't eat them if I
>> do
>> that. Or I find them but they are only in the little bags. Will he eat
>> two
>> little bags instead of one big one? No. Costco does sell the big bags
>> but
>> the last many times I have checked, they expire either that day or a day
>> or
>> two later and we can't eat them up that fast.
>>
>> And now today it was the lemon lime PowerAde zero. Has to be that flavor
>> and no other. I bought some at Winco for the person to try. Did not
>> want
>> to buy too much in case it wasn't liked. And of course now we have none
>> and
>> none of the stores around here seem to carry that flavor. It's not
>> available online at Walmart either. *sigh*
>>
>> I also could not find any tarts. Did they quit making tarts? Used to be
>> able to get them frozen. Not any more. At least I did find a 2 serving
>> apple pie at QFC. I am not buying a big pie for Thanksgiving only to
>> have
>> to throw most of it if not all of it away.
>
> Face it Julie...you just have strange tastes in food, or your husband
> does, or your daughter does.
> Yours is not the average household from what you post and I see no
> solution to your predicament.
> I would guess that you will have to make changes to your menu and let the
> chips fall where they may.
> Its either that or have a nervous breakdown and we wouldn't want that
> would we.
> When I managed grocery stores, I stocked a very good selection of goods
> but could not
> satisfy everyone and found it impossible to even try. If someone wanted
> weird stuff, I would
> special-order for them if they were regular customers and in most cases
> were able to buy the whole case lot.
> In the meantime while you steam away perhaps a nice hot toddy would keep
> you from committing Harri-Kari.

None of these things are weird. They're rather typical. All stores sell
the PowerAde but few seem to sell this flavor. I won't be needing that for
long though. Just till the end of the month, I hope.

As for making changes to the menu, no dice on that. If I buy something that
they won't eat or drink I may as well just give it away or throw it out.
Aside from the bread, I am not the problem here. I can't have dairy and it
is in most bread. And there is no way I could use a case of apples or a
case of bread. Both are perishables.

I have no clue what a hot toddy is but the only hot drink I like is tea.
And I think those have alcohol which I don't take.

"MaryL" > wrote in message
...
> On 11/23/2015 11:38 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>> I don't know what is going on at my grocery stores around here except
>> that QFC has been in an ongoing remodel since the summer and Central
>> Market also swapped some things around. Then there is the
>> Albertsons/Safeway/Haggen mess. So basically I am having problems with
>> all of the stores.
>>
>> I will buy something once, then have a heck of a time finding it again.
>> For instance, the bread that we eat used to be sold only at Central
>> Market. Then Safeway had it. Central Market has now been out of it the
>> last 3 times I went there. There was still a shelf edge label but
>> mostly they were just sold out of bread. Then one Albertsons had it.
>> Now they all seem to. And now today I found it at QFC. They never had
>> it before. But it was on sale today.
>>
>> Sliced apples are another problem. QFC did have some but not in
>> individual packages which is what my husband wants for his lunch. Yes,
>> I know I could put these in a sandwich bag. Not what he wants. He
>> won't eat them if I do that. Or I find them but they are only in the
>> little bags. Will he eat two little bags instead of one big one? No.
>> Costco does sell the big bags but the last many times I have checked,
>> they expire either that day or a day or two later and we can't eat them
>> up that fast.
>>
>> And now today it was the lemon lime PowerAde zero. Has to be that
>> flavor and no other. I bought some at Winco for the person to try. Did
>> not want to buy too much in case it wasn't liked. And of course now we
>> have none and none of the stores around here seem to carry that flavor.
>> It's not available online at Walmart either. *sigh*
>>
>> I also could not find any tarts. Did they quit making tarts? Used to
>> be able to get them frozen. Not any more. At least I did find a 2
>> serving apple pie at QFC. I am not buying a big pie for Thanksgiving
>> only to have to throw most of it if not all of it away.
>
> Get an apple corer/slicer. They make nice slices in only seconds. Put
> them in a sandwich bag for your husband. If he won't eat them, that's his
> problem. Believe me, he won't starve.
> http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Appl.../dp/B00004OCKT
>
> MaryL

HOW MANY TIMES MUST I SAY THIS? And yes, I know I am shouting. I have
apple corers. If I were to do that to an apple, I would just wind up
throwing it out. Nobody will eat it. I do have corers. He wants a very
specific thing. And only that thing.

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 23 Nov 2015 21:38:18 -0800, "Julie Bove"
> > wrote:
>
>> I don't know what is going on at my grocery stores around here except
>> that
>> QFC has been in an ongoing remodel since the summer and Central Market
>> also
>> swapped some things around. Then there is the Albertsons/Safeway/Haggen
>> mess. So basically I am having problems with all of the stores.
>>
>> I will buy something once, then have a heck of a time finding it again.
>
> I'm mad at Safeway because they stopped selling labneh recently. The
> good news is it's easy to make if I begin with Greek yogurt, but it's
> even easier to buy.

Safeway and Albertsons are the most maddening here. They keep changing the
brands that they sell. I actually seem to do better selection-wise at
Walmart or Winco but the problem is, a trip to and back takes me at least
three hours so it is not worth going for just a few things unless I happen
to be in that area. And when it comes to perishables, I can only buy so
much.

MaryL wrote:
>
> Get an apple corer/slicer. They make nice slices in only seconds.

I have one and used it just yesterday. I usually slice the slices a
bit thinner though afterwards. It's a good start though.

On 11/24/2015 3:31 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>
> "MaryL" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 11/23/2015 11:38 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>> I don't know what is going on at my grocery stores around here except
>>> that QFC has been in an ongoing remodel since the summer and Central
>>> Market also swapped some things around. Then there is the
>>> Albertsons/Safeway/Haggen mess. So basically I am having problems with
>>> all of the stores.
>>>
>>> I will buy something once, then have a heck of a time finding it again.
>>> For instance, the bread that we eat used to be sold only at Central
>>> Market. Then Safeway had it. Central Market has now been out of it the
>>> last 3 times I went there. There was still a shelf edge label but
>>> mostly they were just sold out of bread. Then one Albertsons had it.
>>> Now they all seem to. And now today I found it at QFC. They never had
>>> it before. But it was on sale today.
>>>
>>> Sliced apples are another problem. QFC did have some but not in
>>> individual packages which is what my husband wants for his lunch. Yes,
>>> I know I could put these in a sandwich bag. Not what he wants. He
>>> won't eat them if I do that. Or I find them but they are only in the
>>> little bags. Will he eat two little bags instead of one big one? No.
>>> Costco does sell the big bags but the last many times I have checked,
>>> they expire either that day or a day or two later and we can't eat them
>>> up that fast.
>>>
>>> And now today it was the lemon lime PowerAde zero. Has to be that
>>> flavor and no other. I bought some at Winco for the person to try. Did
>>> not want to buy too much in case it wasn't liked. And of course now we
>>> have none and none of the stores around here seem to carry that flavor.
>>> It's not available online at Walmart either. *sigh*
>>>
>>> I also could not find any tarts. Did they quit making tarts? Used to
>>> be able to get them frozen. Not any more. At least I did find a 2
>>> serving apple pie at QFC. I am not buying a big pie for Thanksgiving
>>> only to have to throw most of it if not all of it away.
>>
>> Get an apple corer/slicer. They make nice slices in only seconds.
>> Put them in a sandwich bag for your husband. If he won't eat them,
>> that's his problem. Believe me, he won't starve.
>> http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Appl.../dp/B00004OCKT
>>
>> MaryL
>
> HOW MANY TIMES MUST I SAY THIS? And yes, I know I am shouting. I have
> apple corers. If I were to do that to an apple, I would just wind up
> throwing it out. Nobody will eat it. I do have corers. He wants a
> very specific thing. And only that thing.

I don't read all of your messages, so I did not know if you have an
apple corer (although the one I showed really had the advantage of
slicing it). I do read enough of your messages to know that DH demands
an unreasonable number of things. My point was that it is unreasonable
for him to expect you to run all over the place to find apples (and
other items) bagged in a specific way. I knew from your message that he
would reject anything else, but my suggestion really was by way of
saying to give him his apples sliced in a way that would be convenient
for you (better yet, give him a whole apple) and tell him to eat it that
way or find his own. He's an adult; he does not need a servant.

MaryL

On 24/11/2015 2:31 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>
> "MaryL" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 11/23/2015 11:38 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>> I don't know what is going on at my grocery stores around here except
>>> that QFC has been in an ongoing remodel since the summer and Central
>>> Market also swapped some things around. Then there is the
>>> Albertsons/Safeway/Haggen mess. So basically I am having problems with
>>> all of the stores.
>>>
>>> I will buy something once, then have a heck of a time finding it again.
>>> For instance, the bread that we eat used to be sold only at Central
>>> Market. Then Safeway had it. Central Market has now been out of it the
>>> last 3 times I went there. There was still a shelf edge label but
>>> mostly they were just sold out of bread. Then one Albertsons had it.
>>> Now they all seem to. And now today I found it at QFC. They never had
>>> it before. But it was on sale today.
>>>
>>> Sliced apples are another problem. QFC did have some but not in
>>> individual packages which is what my husband wants for his lunch. Yes,
>>> I know I could put these in a sandwich bag. Not what he wants. He
>>> won't eat them if I do that. Or I find them but they are only in the
>>> little bags. Will he eat two little bags instead of one big one? No.
>>> Costco does sell the big bags but the last many times I have checked,
>>> they expire either that day or a day or two later and we can't eat them
>>> up that fast.
>>>
>>> And now today it was the lemon lime PowerAde zero. Has to be that
>>> flavor and no other. I bought some at Winco for the person to try. Did
>>> not want to buy too much in case it wasn't liked. And of course now we
>>> have none and none of the stores around here seem to carry that flavor.
>>> It's not available online at Walmart either. *sigh*
>>>
>>> I also could not find any tarts. Did they quit making tarts? Used to
>>> be able to get them frozen. Not any more. At least I did find a 2
>>> serving apple pie at QFC. I am not buying a big pie for Thanksgiving
>>> only to have to throw most of it if not all of it away.
>>
>> Get an apple corer/slicer. They make nice slices in only seconds.
>> Put them in a sandwich bag for your husband. If he won't eat them,
>> that's his problem. Believe me, he won't starve.
>> http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Appl.../dp/B00004OCKT
>>
>> MaryL
>
> HOW MANY TIMES MUST I SAY THIS? And yes, I know I am shouting. I have
> apple corers. If I were to do that to an apple, I would just wind up
> throwing it out. Nobody will eat it. I do have corers. He wants a
> very specific thing. And only that thing.

Strewth, you're pathetic!

In article >, stancole1
@invalid.yahoo.com says...

> I don't read all of your messages, so I did not know if you have an
> apple corer (although the one I showed really had the advantage of
> slicing it). I do read enough of your messages to know that DH demands
> an unreasonable number of things. My point was that it is unreasonable
> for him to expect you to run all over the place to find apples (and
> other items) bagged in a specific way. I knew from your message that he
> would reject anything else, but my suggestion really was by way of
> saying to give him his apples sliced in a way that would be convenient
> for you (better yet, give him a whole apple) and tell him to eat it that
> way or find his own. He's an adult; he does not need a servant.
>
> MaryL

You miss the point; it's all about Julie's needs.

Julie needs to be a longsuffering martyr and victim, to feel put upon,
belittled, disrespected. She purposely cultivates that role within her
family and replicates it here on group.


Janet UK

On 11/24/2015 10:55 AM, Janet wrote:
> In article >, stancole1
> @invalid.yahoo.com says...
>
>> I don't read all of your messages, so I did not know if you have an
>> apple corer (although the one I showed really had the advantage of
>> slicing it). I do read enough of your messages to know that DH demands
>> an unreasonable number of things. My point was that it is unreasonable
>> for him to expect you to run all over the place to find apples (and
>> other items) bagged in a specific way. I knew from your message that he
>> would reject anything else, but my suggestion really was by way of
>> saying to give him his apples sliced in a way that would be convenient
>> for you (better yet, give him a whole apple) and tell him to eat it that
>> way or find his own. He's an adult; he does not need a servant.
>>
>> MaryL
>
> You miss the point; it's all about Julie's needs.
>
> Julie needs to be a longsuffering martyr and victim, to feel put upon,
> belittled, disrespected. She purposely cultivates that role within her
> family and replicates it here on group.
>
>
> Janet UK
>

That's true. I don't miss the point...I keep making the mistake of
responding when I know there is really no purpose in doing so. I have
learned to usually ignore these threads.

MaryL

Janet wrote:
> In article >, stancole1
> @invalid.yahoo.com says...
>
>> I don't read all of your messages, so I did not know if you have an
>> apple corer (although the one I showed really had the advantage of
>> slicing it). I do read enough of your messages to know that DH demands
>> an unreasonable number of things. My point was that it is unreasonable
>> for him to expect you to run all over the place to find apples (and
>> other items) bagged in a specific way. I knew from your message that he
>> would reject anything else, but my suggestion really was by way of
>> saying to give him his apples sliced in a way that would be convenient
>> for you (better yet, give him a whole apple) and tell him to eat it that
>> way or find his own. He's an adult; he does not need a servant.
>>
>> MaryL
>
> You miss the point; it's all about Julie's needs.

And the bullying is back - just like that!

> Julie needs to be a longsuffering martyr and victim, to feel put upon,
> belittled, disrespected. She purposely cultivates that role within her
> family and replicates it here on group.
>
>
> Janet UK

YOU are a rancid **** and an evil human being.

DROP ****ING DEAD!

MaryL wrote:
> On 11/24/2015 10:55 AM, Janet wrote:
>> In article >, stancole1
>> @invalid.yahoo.com says...
>>
>>> I don't read all of your messages, so I did not know if you have an
>>> apple corer (although the one I showed really had the advantage of
>>> slicing it). I do read enough of your messages to know that DH demands
>>> an unreasonable number of things. My point was that it is unreasonable
>>> for him to expect you to run all over the place to find apples (and
>>> other items) bagged in a specific way. I knew from your message that he
>>> would reject anything else, but my suggestion really was by way of
>>> saying to give him his apples sliced in a way that would be convenient
>>> for you (better yet, give him a whole apple) and tell him to eat it that
>>> way or find his own. He's an adult; he does not need a servant.
>>>
>>> MaryL
>>
>> You miss the point; it's all about Julie's needs.
>>
>> Julie needs to be a longsuffering martyr and victim, to feel put upon,
>> belittled, disrespected. She purposely cultivates that role within her
>> family and replicates it here on group.
>>
>>
>> Janet UK
>>
>
> That's true.

That's utter bully biotch BULLSHIT!~

> I don't miss the point...I keep making the mistake of
> responding when I know there is really no purpose in doing so. I have
> learned to usually ignore these threads.
>
> MaryL

While being an evil **** who takes a side swipe at her.

**** YOU!

On 11/24/2015 9:55 AM, Janet wrote:
> In article >, stancole1
> @invalid.yahoo.com says...
>
>> I don't read all of your messages, so I did not know if you have an
>> apple corer (although the one I showed really had the advantage of
>> slicing it). I do read enough of your messages to know that DH demands
>> an unreasonable number of things. My point was that it is unreasonable
>> for him to expect you to run all over the place to find apples (and
>> other items) bagged in a specific way. I knew from your message that he
>> would reject anything else, but my suggestion really was by way of
>> saying to give him his apples sliced in a way that would be convenient
>> for you (better yet, give him a whole apple) and tell him to eat it that
>> way or find his own. He's an adult; he does not need a servant.
>>
>> MaryL
>
> You miss the point; it's all about Julie's needs.
>
> Julie needs to be a longsuffering martyr and victim, to feel put upon,
> belittled, disrespected. She purposely cultivates that role within her
> family and replicates it here on group.
>
>
> Janet UK
>
I love to rip on her too dear, can we run her through a wood chipper next?

Reading Julie's posts makes me so appreciative of my husband. He has never once ever rejected something I've made for him in 45 years of marriage. He says thank you after every meal and never even leaves a bite left over on his plate. I love to cook and he reaps the benefit. He wouldn't give a flying leap if I slice something 1/2" wide or 2" wide, or served it in a baggie, or bought it pre-made, or bought it from a monkey with warts, just the fact that I went to the effort to get it for him is all he needs to show his appreciation! My mother-in-law raised a real man, not a whiny child. My daughter-in-law appreciates the man I raised also.

Denise in NH

On 11/24/2015 12:30 PM, wrote:
> Reading Julie's posts makes me so appreciative of my husband. He has never once ever rejected something I've made for him in 45 years of marriage. He says thank you after every meal and never even leaves a bite left over on his plate. I love to cook and he reaps the benefit. He wouldn't give a flying leap if I slice something 1/2" wide or 2" wide, or served it in a baggie, or bought it pre-made, or bought it from a monkey with warts, just the fact that I went to the effort to get it for him is all he needs to show his appreciation! My mother-in-law raised a real man, not a whiny child. My daughter-in-law appreciates the man I raised also.
>
> Denise in NH
>

Indeed, you are very fortunate. Your husband reminds me of my father.
I grew up in a very happy household where my parents showed total love
and affection. My siblings and I always knew that my parents would
literally be willing to give their lives for us, and they made sure that
all three of us were educated and able to take care of ourselves.

MaryL

On 11/24/2015 12:14 PM, wrote:
> On 11/24/2015 9:55 AM, Janet wrote:
>> In article >, stancole1
>> @invalid.yahoo.com says...
>>
>>> I don't read all of your messages, so I did not know if you have an
>>> apple corer (although the one I showed really had the advantage of
>>> slicing it). I do read enough of your messages to know that DH demands
>>> an unreasonable number of things. My point was that it is unreasonable
>>> for him to expect you to run all over the place to find apples (and
>>> other items) bagged in a specific way. I knew from your message that he
>>> would reject anything else, but my suggestion really was by way of
>>> saying to give him his apples sliced in a way that would be convenient
>>> for you (better yet, give him a whole apple) and tell him to eat it that
>>> way or find his own. He's an adult; he does not need a servant.
>>>
>>> MaryL
>>
>> You miss the point; it's all about Julie's needs.
>>
>> Julie needs to be a longsuffering martyr and victim, to feel put upon,
>> belittled, disrespected. She purposely cultivates that role within her
>> family and replicates it here on group.
>>
>>
>> Janet UK
>>
> I love to rip on her too dear, can we run her through a wood chipper next?

Well, I don't want to do something like that. I feel sorry for her in
some ways and do not want to be cruel, but I don't want to get caught up
in the extensive threads that revolve around her.

MaryL

MaryL wrote:
> On 11/24/2015 12:14 PM, wrote:
>> On 11/24/2015 9:55 AM, Janet wrote:
>>> In article >, stancole1
>>> @invalid.yahoo.com says...
>>>
>>>> I don't read all of your messages, so I did not know if you have an
>>>> apple corer (although the one I showed really had the advantage of
>>>> slicing it). I do read enough of your messages to know that DH demands
>>>> an unreasonable number of things. My point was that it is unreasonable
>>>> for him to expect you to run all over the place to find apples (and
>>>> other items) bagged in a specific way. I knew from your message
>>>> that he
>>>> would reject anything else, but my suggestion really was by way of
>>>> saying to give him his apples sliced in a way that would be convenient
>>>> for you (better yet, give him a whole apple) and tell him to eat it
>>>> that
>>>> way or find his own. He's an adult; he does not need a servant.
>>>>
>>>> MaryL
>>>
>>> You miss the point; it's all about Julie's needs.
>>>
>>> Julie needs to be a longsuffering martyr and victim, to feel put
>>> upon,
>>> belittled, disrespected. She purposely cultivates that role within her
>>> family and replicates it here on group.
>>>
>>>
>>> Janet UK
>>>
>> I love to rip on her too dear, can we run her through a wood chipper
>> next?
>
> Well, I don't want to do something like that. I feel sorry for her in
> some ways and do not want to be cruel, but I don't want to get caught up
> in the extensive threads that revolve around her.
>
> MaryL
>

Sound reasoning, you get a gold star for not being needlessly hurtful!

wrote:
> Reading Julie's posts makes me so appreciative of my husband. He has never once ever rejected something I've made for him in 45 years of marriage. He says thank you after every meal and never even leaves a bite left over on his plate. I love to cook and he reaps the benefit. He wouldn't give a flying leap if I slice something 1/2" wide or 2" wide, or served it in a baggie, or bought it pre-made, or bought it from a monkey with warts, just the fact that I went to the effort to get it for him is all he needs to show his appreciation! My mother-in-law raised a real man, not a whiny child. My daughter-in-law appreciates the man I raised also.
>
> Denise in NH
>

Don't throw your arm out of joint patting yourself on the back!

On 11/24/2015 12:07 AM, sf wrote:
>> She cheered Boner on until we arrived at this.

"And I still do"

On 11/24/2015 11:30 AM, wrote:
> Reading Julie's posts makes me so appreciative of my husband. He has never once ever rejected something I've made for him in 45 years of marriage. He says thank you after every meal and never even leaves a bite left over on his plate. I love to cook and he reaps the benefit. He wouldn't give a flying leap if I slice something 1/2" wide or 2" wide, or served it in a baggie, or bought it pre-made, or bought it from a monkey with warts, just the fact that I went to the effort to get it for him is all he needs to show his appreciation! My mother-in-law raised a real man, not a whiny child. My daughter-in-law appreciates the man I raised also.
>
> Denise in NH
>
>> She cheered Boner on until we arrived at this.

"And I still do"

On 11/24/2015 11:14 AM, wrote:

>> She cheered Boner on until we arrived at this.

"And I still do"

On Mon, 23 Nov 2015 21:38:18 -0800, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

>I don't know what is going on at my grocery stores around here except that
>QFC has been in an ongoing remodel since the summer and Central Market also
>swapped some things around. Then there is the Albertsons/Safeway/Haggen
>mess. So basically I am having problems with all of the stores.
>
>I will buy something once, then have a heck of a time finding it again. For
>instance, the bread that we eat used to be sold only at Central Market.
>Then Safeway had it. Central Market has now been out of it the last 3 times
>I went there. There was still a shelf edge label but mostly they were just
>sold out of bread. Then one Albertsons had it. Now they all seem to. And
>now today I found it at QFC. They never had it before. But it was on sale
>today.
>
>Sliced apples are another problem. QFC did have some but not in individual
>packages which is what my husband wants for his lunch. Yes, I know I could
>put these in a sandwich bag. Not what he wants. He won't eat them if I do
>that. Or I find them but they are only in the little bags. Will he eat two
>little bags instead of one big one? No. Costco does sell the big bags but
>the last many times I have checked, they expire either that day or a day or
>two later and we can't eat them up that fast.
>
>And now today it was the lemon lime PowerAde zero. Has to be that flavor
>and no other. I bought some at Winco for the person to try. Did not want
>to buy too much in case it wasn't liked. And of course now we have none and
>none of the stores around here seem to carry that flavor. It's not
>available online at Walmart either. *sigh*
>
>I also could not find any tarts. Did they quit making tarts? Used to be
>able to get them frozen. Not any more. At least I did find a 2 serving
>apple pie at QFC. I am not buying a big pie for Thanksgiving only to have
>to throw most of it if not all of it away.

"> You are reaping what you sowed by feeding known trolls, dearie"

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On Tue, 24 Nov 2015 01:29:27 -0800, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

>
>"Roy" > wrote in message
...
>> On Monday, November 23, 2015 at 10:38:30 PM UTC-7, Julie Bove wrote:
>>> I don't know what is going on at my grocery stores around here except
>>> that
>>> QFC has been in an ongoing remodel since the summer and Central Market
>>> also
>>> swapped some things around. Then there is the Albertsons/Safeway/Haggen
>>> mess. So basically I am having problems with all of the stores.
>>>
>>> I will buy something once, then have a heck of a time finding it again.
>>> For
>>> instance, the bread that we eat used to be sold only at Central Market.
>>> Then Safeway had it. Central Market has now been out of it the last 3
>>> times
>>> I went there. There was still a shelf edge label but mostly they were
>>> just
>>> sold out of bread. Then one Albertsons had it. Now they all seem to.
>>> And
>>> now today I found it at QFC. They never had it before. But it was on
>>> sale
>>> today.
>>>
>>> Sliced apples are another problem. QFC did have some but not in
>>> individual
>>> packages which is what my husband wants for his lunch. Yes, I know I
>>> could
>>> put these in a sandwich bag. Not what he wants. He won't eat them if I
>>> do
>>> that. Or I find them but they are only in the little bags. Will he eat
>>> two
>>> little bags instead of one big one? No. Costco does sell the big bags
>>> but
>>> the last many times I have checked, they expire either that day or a day
>>> or
>>> two later and we can't eat them up that fast.
>>>
>>> And now today it was the lemon lime PowerAde zero. Has to be that flavor
>>> and no other. I bought some at Winco for the person to try. Did not
>>> want
>>> to buy too much in case it wasn't liked. And of course now we have none
>>> and
>>> none of the stores around here seem to carry that flavor. It's not
>>> available online at Walmart either. *sigh*
>>>
>>> I also could not find any tarts. Did they quit making tarts? Used to be
>>> able to get them frozen. Not any more. At least I did find a 2 serving
>>> apple pie at QFC. I am not buying a big pie for Thanksgiving only to
>>> have
>>> to throw most of it if not all of it away.
>>
>> Face it Julie...you just have strange tastes in food, or your husband
>> does, or your daughter does.
>> Yours is not the average household from what you post and I see no
>> solution to your predicament.
>> I would guess that you will have to make changes to your menu and let the
>> chips fall where they may.
>> Its either that or have a nervous breakdown and we wouldn't want that
>> would we.
>> When I managed grocery stores, I stocked a very good selection of goods
>> but could not
>> satisfy everyone and found it impossible to even try. If someone wanted
>> weird stuff, I would
>> special-order for them if they were regular customers and in most cases
>> were able to buy the whole case lot.
>> In the meantime while you steam away perhaps a nice hot toddy would keep
>> you from committing Harri-Kari.
>
>None of these things are weird. They're rather typical. All stores sell
>the PowerAde but few seem to sell this flavor. I won't be needing that for
>long though. Just till the end of the month, I hope.
>
>As for making changes to the menu, no dice on that. If I buy something that
>they won't eat or drink I may as well just give it away or throw it out.
>Aside from the bread, I am not the problem here. I can't have dairy and it
>is in most bread. And there is no way I could use a case of apples or a
>case of bread. Both are perishables.
>
>I have no clue what a hot toddy is but the only hot drink I like is tea.
>And I think those have alcohol which I don't take.


"> You are reaping what you sowed by feeding known trolls, dearie"

--
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Age 65 (Born 1950) (415) 239-7248. Background Check - Available.
Record

ID: 47846596.

On Tue, 24 Nov 2015 12:47:45 -0600, MaryL
> wrote:

>On 11/24/2015 12:14 PM, wrote:
>> On 11/24/2015 9:55 AM, Janet wrote:
>>> In article >, stancole1
>>> @invalid.yahoo.com says...
>>>
>>>> I don't read all of your messages, so I did not know if you have an
>>>> apple corer (although the one I showed really had the advantage of
>>>> slicing it). I do read enough of your messages to know that DH demands
>>>> an unreasonable number of things. My point was that it is unreasonable
>>>> for him to expect you to run all over the place to find apples (and
>>>> other items) bagged in a specific way. I knew from your message that he
>>>> would reject anything else, but my suggestion really was by way of
>>>> saying to give him his apples sliced in a way that would be convenient
>>>> for you (better yet, give him a whole apple) and tell him to eat it that
>>>> way or find his own. He's an adult; he does not need a servant.
>>>>
>>>> MaryL
>>>
>>> You miss the point; it's all about Julie's needs.
>>>
>>> Julie needs to be a longsuffering martyr and victim, to feel put upon,
>>> belittled, disrespected. She purposely cultivates that role within her
>>> family and replicates it here on group.
>>>
>>>
>>> Janet UK
>>>
>> I love to rip on her too dear, can we run her through a wood chipper next?
>
>Well, I don't want to do something like that. I feel sorry for her in
>some ways and do not want to be cruel, but I don't want to get caught up
>in the extensive threads that revolve around her.
>
>MaryL

Mary, not me saying that, it's the busy bee friend of sf's.

On 11/24/2015 1:12 PM, wrote:
"> You are reaping what you sowed by feeding known trolls, dearie"

--
Barbara J Llorente 71 Cerritos Ave San Francisco, CA 94127.
Age 65 (Born 1950) (415) 239-7248. Background Check - Available. Record

ID: 47846596.

wrote:
> On Tue, 24 Nov 2015 12:47:45 -0600, MaryL
> > wrote:
>
>> On 11/24/2015 12:14 PM, wrote:
>>> On 11/24/2015 9:55 AM, Janet wrote:
>>>> In article >, stancole1
>>>> @invalid.yahoo.com says...
>>>>
>>>>> I don't read all of your messages, so I did not know if you have an
>>>>> apple corer (although the one I showed really had the advantage of
>>>>> slicing it). I do read enough of your messages to know that DH demands
>>>>> an unreasonable number of things. My point was that it is unreasonable
>>>>> for him to expect you to run all over the place to find apples (and
>>>>> other items) bagged in a specific way. I knew from your message that he
>>>>> would reject anything else, but my suggestion really was by way of
>>>>> saying to give him his apples sliced in a way that would be convenient
>>>>> for you (better yet, give him a whole apple) and tell him to eat it that
>>>>> way or find his own. He's an adult; he does not need a servant.
>>>>>
>>>>> MaryL
>>>>
>>>> You miss the point; it's all about Julie's needs.
>>>>
>>>> Julie needs to be a longsuffering martyr and victim, to feel put upon,
>>>> belittled, disrespected. She purposely cultivates that role within her
>>>> family and replicates it here on group.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Janet UK
>>>>
>>> I love to rip on her too dear, can we run her through a wood chipper next?
>>
>> Well, I don't want to do something like that. I feel sorry for her in
>> some ways and do not want to be cruel, but I don't want to get caught up
>> in the extensive threads that revolve around her.
>>
>> MaryL
>
> Mary, not me saying that, it's the busy bee friend of sf's.
>

The senile leading the senile, LOL!

On 11/24/2015 2:12 PM, wrote:

>
> Mary, not me saying that, it's the busy bee friend of sf's.
>

Thanks. I should have known it was not you.

MaryL

On Tue, 24 Nov 2015 14:32:42 -0600, MaryL
> wrote:

> On 11/24/2015 2:12 PM, wrote:
>
> >
> > Mary, not me saying that, it's the busy bee friend of sf's.
> >
>
> Thanks. I should have known it was not you.
>

Steve Wertz has gone mental again.


--

sf

On Tue, 24 Nov 2015 16:12:25 -0400, wrote:

> On Tue, 24 Nov 2015 12:47:45 -0600, MaryL
> > wrote:
>
> >On 11/24/2015 12:14 PM, wrote:
> >> On 11/24/2015 9:55 AM, Janet wrote:
> >>> In article >, stancole1
> >>> @invalid.yahoo.com says...
> >>>
> >>>> I don't read all of your messages, so I did not know if you have an
> >>>> apple corer (although the one I showed really had the advantage of
> >>>> slicing it). I do read enough of your messages to know that DH demands
> >>>> an unreasonable number of things. My point was that it is unreasonable
> >>>> for him to expect you to run all over the place to find apples (and
> >>>> other items) bagged in a specific way. I knew from your message that he
> >>>> would reject anything else, but my suggestion really was by way of
> >>>> saying to give him his apples sliced in a way that would be convenient
> >>>> for you (better yet, give him a whole apple) and tell him to eat it that
> >>>> way or find his own. He's an adult; he does not need a servant.
> >>>>
> >>>> MaryL
> >>>
> >>> You miss the point; it's all about Julie's needs.
> >>>
> >>> Julie needs to be a longsuffering martyr and victim, to feel put upon,
> >>> belittled, disrespected. She purposely cultivates that role within her
> >>> family and replicates it here on group.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Janet UK
> >>>
> >> I love to rip on her too dear, can we run her through a wood chipper next?
> >
> >Well, I don't want to do something like that. I feel sorry for her in
> >some ways and do not want to be cruel, but I don't want to get caught up
> >in the extensive threads that revolve around her.
> >
> >MaryL
>
> Mary, not me saying that, it's the busy bee friend of sf's.

Open your eyes dummy. Your friends are busy too.

--

sf

On Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 4:57:29 PM UTC-7, sf wrote:
> On Tue, 24 Nov 2015 14:32:42 -0600, MaryL
> > wrote:
>
> > On 11/24/2015 2:12 PM, wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > Mary, not me saying that, it's the busy bee friend of sf's.
> > >
> >
> > Thanks. I should have known it was not you.
> >
>
> Steve Wertz has gone mental again.
>
>
Run for the hills...squertzy is on the rampage.

But in reality he does well on FB...he is pleasant and has a goodly number
of fans.
He posts a lot of nice pictures and is almost like a movie star.
=====

Julie Bove wrote in rec.food.cooking:

>
> "MaryL" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On 11/23/2015 11:38 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
> > > I don't know what is going on at my grocery stores around here
> > > except that QFC has been in an ongoing remodel since the summer
> > > and Central Market also swapped some things around. Then there
> > > is the Albertsons/Safeway/Haggen mess. So basically I am having
> > > problems with all of the stores.
> > >
> > > I will buy something once, then have a heck of a time finding it
> > > again. For instance, the bread that we eat used to be sold only
> > > at Central Market. Then Safeway had it. Central Market has now
> > > been out of it the last 3 times I went there. There was still a
> > > shelf edge label but mostly they were just sold out of bread.
> > > Then one Albertsons had it. Now they all seem to. And now today
> > > I found it at QFC. They never had it before. But it was on sale
> > > today.
> > >
> > > Sliced apples are another problem. QFC did have some but not in
> > > individual packages which is what my husband wants for his lunch.
> > > Yes, I know I could put these in a sandwich bag. Not what he
> > > wants. He won't eat them if I do that. Or I find them but they
> > > are only in the little bags. Will he eat two little bags instead
> > > of one big one? No. Costco does sell the big bags but the last
> > > many times I have checked, they expire either that day or a day
> > > or two later and we can't eat them up that fast.
> > >
> > > And now today it was the lemon lime PowerAde zero. Has to be that
> > > flavor and no other. I bought some at Winco for the person to
> > > try. Did not want to buy too much in case it wasn't liked. And
> > > of course now we have none and none of the stores around here
> > > seem to carry that flavor. It's not available online at Walmart
> > > either. sigh
> > >
> > > I also could not find any tarts. Did they quit making tarts?
> > > Used to be able to get them frozen. Not any more. At least I
> > > did find a 2 serving apple pie at QFC. I am not buying a big pie
> > > for Thanksgiving only to have to throw most of it if not all of
> > > it away.
> >
> > Get an apple corer/slicer. They make nice slices in only seconds.
> > Put them in a sandwich bag for your husband. If he won't eat
> > them, that's his problem. Believe me, he won't starve.
> > http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Appl.../dp/B00004OCKT
> >
> > MaryL
>
> HOW MANY TIMES MUST I SAY THIS? And yes, I know I am shouting. I
> have apple corers. If I were to do that to an apple, I would just
> wind up throwing it out. Nobody will eat it. I do have corers. He
> wants a very specific thing. And only that thing.

Then slap him upside the head and tell him where the grocery store is.
End of discussion if my huband played a brain dead action like that.

--

sf wrote:
> On Tue, 24 Nov 2015 14:32:42 -0600, MaryL
> > wrote:
>
>> On 11/24/2015 2:12 PM, wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Mary, not me saying that, it's the busy bee friend of sf's.
>>>
>>
>> Thanks. I should have known it was not you.
>>
>
> Steve Wertz has gone mental again.
>
>
Heh, he's in a major meltdown for sure!

It didn't take all that much to set him over the edge either ;-)

Roy wrote:
> On Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 4:57:29 PM UTC-7, sf wrote:
>> On Tue, 24 Nov 2015 14:32:42 -0600, MaryL
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> On 11/24/2015 2:12 PM, wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> Mary, not me saying that, it's the busy bee friend of sf's.
>>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks. I should have known it was not you.
>>>
>>
>> Steve Wertz has gone mental again.
>>
>>
> Run for the hills...squertzy is on the rampage.

Just for women though, he's a gutless coward who fears all men.

> But in reality he does well on FB...he is pleasant and has a goodly number
> of fans.

Because he KNOWS he can be booted, at any time.

> He posts a lot of nice pictures and is almost like a movie star.
> =====

Are you for real???

Did you really say he's "almost like a movie star"??????

Wow.

I guess that makes him equivalent to the higher paid narcissists in our
society, minus of course the fame and payroll, LOL

I think YOU just generated yourself a new sig:

"He posts a lot of nice pictures and is almost like a movie star."

Oh that one's going to stick to you like hot taffy!

cshenk wrote:
> Julie Bove wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>
>>
>> "MaryL" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On 11/23/2015 11:38 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>> I don't know what is going on at my grocery stores around here
>>>> except that QFC has been in an ongoing remodel since the summer
>>>> and Central Market also swapped some things around. Then there
>>>> is the Albertsons/Safeway/Haggen mess. So basically I am having
>>>> problems with all of the stores.
>>>>
>>>> I will buy something once, then have a heck of a time finding it
>>>> again. For instance, the bread that we eat used to be sold only
>>>> at Central Market. Then Safeway had it. Central Market has now
>>>> been out of it the last 3 times I went there. There was still a
>>>> shelf edge label but mostly they were just sold out of bread.
>>>> Then one Albertsons had it. Now they all seem to. And now today
>>>> I found it at QFC. They never had it before. But it was on sale
>>>> today.
>>>>
>>>> Sliced apples are another problem. QFC did have some but not in
>>>> individual packages which is what my husband wants for his lunch.
>>>> Yes, I know I could put these in a sandwich bag. Not what he
>>>> wants. He won't eat them if I do that. Or I find them but they
>>>> are only in the little bags. Will he eat two little bags instead
>>>> of one big one? No. Costco does sell the big bags but the last
>>>> many times I have checked, they expire either that day or a day
>>>> or two later and we can't eat them up that fast.
>>>>
>>>> And now today it was the lemon lime PowerAde zero. Has to be that
>>>> flavor and no other. I bought some at Winco for the person to
>>>> try. Did not want to buy too much in case it wasn't liked. And
>>>> of course now we have none and none of the stores around here
>>>> seem to carry that flavor. It's not available online at Walmart
>>>> either. sigh
>>>>
>>>> I also could not find any tarts. Did they quit making tarts?
>>>> Used to be able to get them frozen. Not any more. At least I
>>>> did find a 2 serving apple pie at QFC. I am not buying a big pie
>>>> for Thanksgiving only to have to throw most of it if not all of
>>>> it away.
>>>
>>> Get an apple corer/slicer. They make nice slices in only seconds.
>>> Put them in a sandwich bag for your husband. If he won't eat
>>> them, that's his problem. Believe me, he won't starve.
>>> http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Appl.../dp/B00004OCKT
>>>
>>> MaryL
>>
>> HOW MANY TIMES MUST I SAY THIS? And yes, I know I am shouting. I
>> have apple corers. If I were to do that to an apple, I would just
>> wind up throwing it out. Nobody will eat it. I do have corers. He
>> wants a very specific thing. And only that thing.
>
> Then slap him upside the head and tell him where the grocery store is.
> End of discussion if my huband played a brain dead action like that.
>

Yeah we know who wears the pants in your house!

On 11/24/2015 1:44 PM, MaryL wrote:

>
> My siblings and I always knew that my parents would
> literally be willing to give their lives for us, and they made sure that
> all three of us were educated and able to take care of ourselves.
>
> MaryL

Yeah, but did they peel and slice your apples?

On 11/24/2015 8:47 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 11/24/2015 1:44 PM, MaryL wrote:
>> My siblings and I always knew that my parents would
>> literally be willing to give their lives for us, and they made sure that
>> all three of us were educated and able to take care of ourselves.
>
> Yeah, but did they peel and slice your apples?

And seal them in little foodsaver bags?

On 25/11/2015 10:57 AM, sf wrote:
> On Tue, 24 Nov 2015 14:32:42 -0600, MaryL
> > wrote:
>
>> On 11/24/2015 2:12 PM, wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Mary, not me saying that, it's the busy bee friend of sf's.
>>>
>>
>> Thanks. I should have known it was not you.
>>
>
> Steve Wertz has gone mental again.
>
>
Again? I'd say still....

--

Xeno

On 25/11/2015 11:13 AM, Roy wrote:
> On Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 4:57:29 PM UTC-7, sf wrote:
>> On Tue, 24 Nov 2015 14:32:42 -0600, MaryL
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> On 11/24/2015 2:12 PM, wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> Mary, not me saying that, it's the busy bee friend of sf's.
>>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks. I should have known it was not you.
>>>
>>
>> Steve Wertz has gone mental again.
>>
>>
> Run for the hills...squertzy is on the rampage.
>
> But in reality he does well on FB...he is pleasant and has a goodly number
> of fans.
> He posts a lot of nice pictures and is almost like a movie star.
> =====
>
No doubt that's because he can be booted and he knows it! ;-)

--

Xeno