Is it you that is interested in a Food Saver vacuum sealer??
Coupons.com has a $25 off coupon on any sealer $89 or more.

On Wed, 20 Dec 2017 15:40:16 -0800 (PST), "
> wrote:

>
>Is it you that is interested in a Food Saver vacuum sealer??
>Coupons.com has a $25 off coupon on any sealer $89 or more.
>
>
Yes, I am the one interested in a Food Saver. I have one sitting in
my living room under wraps. A gift from my daughter. I can't wait to
open it. It seems everything I do these days could be done with a
Food Saver. Thanks for thinking of me :-)
Janet US

On Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 7:56:20 PM UTC-6, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> On Wed, 20 Dec 2017 15:40:16 -0800 (PST), "
> > wrote:
>
> >
> >Is it you that is interested in a Food Saver vacuum sealer??
> >Coupons.com has a $25 off coupon on any sealer $89 or more.
> >
> >
> Yes, I am the one interested in a Food Saver. I have one sitting in
> my living room under wraps. A gift from my daughter. I can't wait to
> open it. It seems everything I do these days could be done with a
> Food Saver. Thanks for thinking of me :-)
> Janet US
>
>
Oh goody! I think you'll really like it. Anyone you know of who is
also wanting a Food Saver pass the information along about the $25
coupon.

On Wed, 20 Dec 2017 19:04:48 -0800 (PST), "
> wrote:

>On Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 7:56:20 PM UTC-6, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>> On Wed, 20 Dec 2017 15:40:16 -0800 (PST), "
>> > wrote:
>>
>> >
>> >Is it you that is interested in a Food Saver vacuum sealer??
>> >Coupons.com has a $25 off coupon on any sealer $89 or more.
>> >
>> >
>> Yes, I am the one interested in a Food Saver. I have one sitting in
>> my living room under wraps. A gift from my daughter. I can't wait to
>> open it. It seems everything I do these days could be done with a
>> Food Saver. Thanks for thinking of me :-)
>> Janet US
>>
>>
>Oh goody! I think you'll really like it. Anyone you know of who is
>also wanting a Food Saver pass the information along about the $25
>coupon.

I will. Thank you again.
Janet US

"U.S. Janet B." wrote in message
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On Wed, 20 Dec 2017 15:40:16 -0800 (PST), "
> wrote:

>
>Is it you that is interested in a Food Saver vacuum sealer??
>Coupons.com has a $25 off coupon on any sealer $89 or more.
>
>
Yes, I am the one interested in a Food Saver. I have one sitting in
my living room under wraps. A gift from my daughter. I can't wait to
open it. It seems everything I do these days could be done with a
Food Saver. Thanks for thinking of me :-)
Janet US

===

I am looking forward to you posting about it when you use it



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On Thu, 21 Dec 2017 09:21:46 -0000, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

>"U.S. Janet B." wrote in message
.. .
>
>On Wed, 20 Dec 2017 15:40:16 -0800 (PST), "
> wrote:
>
>>
>>Is it you that is interested in a Food Saver vacuum sealer??
>>Coupons.com has a $25 off coupon on any sealer $89 or more.
>>
>>
>Yes, I am the one interested in a Food Saver. I have one sitting in
>my living room under wraps. A gift from my daughter. I can't wait to
>open it. It seems everything I do these days could be done with a
>Food Saver. Thanks for thinking of me :-)
>Janet US

Just how long do you plan on saving food... years? I don't buy more
meat than will be used within three months, usually more like within
three weeks. I don't remember the markets in the US ever running out
and there are sales on meat every day.

>===
>
>I am looking forward to you posting about it when you use it

On 12/21/2017 8:58 AM, wrote:
> On Thu, 21 Dec 2017 09:21:46 -0000, "Ophelia" >
> wrote:
>
>> "U.S. Janet B." wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>> On Wed, 20 Dec 2017 15:40:16 -0800 (PST), "
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Is it you that is interested in a Food Saver vacuum sealer??
>>> Coupons.com has a $25 off coupon on any sealer $89 or more.
>>>
>>>
>> Yes, I am the one interested in a Food Saver. I have one sitting in
>> my living room under wraps. A gift from my daughter. I can't wait to
>> open it. It seems everything I do these days could be done with a
>> Food Saver. Thanks for thinking of me :-)
>> Janet US
>
> Just how long do you plan on saving food... years? I don't buy more
> meat than will be used within three months, usually more like within
> three weeks. I don't remember the markets in the US ever running out
> and there are sales on meat every day.
>

Sales?

On top round?

Oh I bet there are!

I mean if you get adventurous in the low end meat world there is always
the fatty but useful 7 bone chuck...

> wrote in message
news
> On Thu, 21 Dec 2017 09:21:46 -0000, "Ophelia" >
> wrote:
>
>>"U.S. Janet B." wrote in message
. ..
>>
>>On Wed, 20 Dec 2017 15:40:16 -0800 (PST), "
> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>Is it you that is interested in a Food Saver vacuum sealer??
>>>Coupons.com has a $25 off coupon on any sealer $89 or more.
>>>
>>>
>>Yes, I am the one interested in a Food Saver. I have one sitting in
>>my living room under wraps. A gift from my daughter. I can't wait to
>>open it. It seems everything I do these days could be done with a
>>Food Saver. Thanks for thinking of me :-)
>>Janet US
>
> Just how long do you plan on saving food... years? I don't buy more
> meat than will be used within three months, usually more like within
> three weeks. I don't remember the markets in the US ever running out
> and there are sales on meat every day.

I bought one recently the cheaper 39.99 model and am enjoying it. I figure
that's all I need.

Cheri

On 12/21/2017 10:58 AM, wrote:
> On Thu, 21 Dec 2017 09:21:46 -0000, "Ophelia" >
> wrote:
>
>> "U.S. Janet B." wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>> On Wed, 20 Dec 2017 15:40:16 -0800 (PST), "
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Is it you that is interested in a Food Saver vacuum sealer??
>>> Coupons.com has a $25 off coupon on any sealer $89 or more.
>>>
>>>
>> Yes, I am the one interested in a Food Saver. I have one sitting in
>> my living room under wraps. A gift from my daughter. I can't wait to
>> open it. It seems everything I do these days could be done with a
>> Food Saver. Thanks for thinking of me :-)
>> Janet US
>
> Just how long do you plan on saving food... years? I don't buy more
> meat than will be used within three months, usually more like within
> three weeks. I don't remember the markets in the US ever running out
> and there are sales on meat every day.
>
Unless I'm sadly mistaken, vacuum sealers aren't necessarily about how
long to store something, although that's certainly a factor. To me it's
more about saving money in the long run.

Say you find a great sale on meat but it's one of those *family packs*.
Not everyone would use up (e.g.) eight steaks or 12 chicken thighs
before it goes bad. You want to freeze some of it. Smaller portions.
The vacuum sealer sucks all the air out and (ta da!) seals the item in
the bag. Food packaged this way prevents freezer burn and the formation
of ice crystals. In that sense, yes, you probably could save it for
years

Jill

"jmcquown" wrote in message ...

On 12/21/2017 10:58 AM, wrote:
> On Thu, 21 Dec 2017 09:21:46 -0000, "Ophelia" >
> wrote:
>
>> "U.S. Janet B." wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>> On Wed, 20 Dec 2017 15:40:16 -0800 (PST), "
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Is it you that is interested in a Food Saver vacuum sealer??
>>> Coupons.com has a $25 off coupon on any sealer $89 or more.
>>>
>>>
>> Yes, I am the one interested in a Food Saver. I have one sitting in
>> my living room under wraps. A gift from my daughter. I can't wait to
>> open it. It seems everything I do these days could be done with a
>> Food Saver. Thanks for thinking of me :-)
>> Janet US
>
> Just how long do you plan on saving food... years? I don't buy more
> meat than will be used within three months, usually more like within
> three weeks. I don't remember the markets in the US ever running out
> and there are sales on meat every day.
>
Unless I'm sadly mistaken, vacuum sealers aren't necessarily about how
long to store something, although that's certainly a factor. To me it's
more about saving money in the long run.

Say you find a great sale on meat but it's one of those *family packs*.
Not everyone would use up (e.g.) eight steaks or 12 chicken thighs
before it goes bad. You want to freeze some of it. Smaller portions.
The vacuum sealer sucks all the air out and (ta da!) seals the item in
the bag. Food packaged this way prevents freezer burn and the formation
of ice crystals. In that sense, yes, you probably could save it for
years

Jill

==

You are not mistaken at all! That is exactly how I use mine



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On 2017-12-23 11:25 AM, jmcquown wrote:

> Unless I'm sadly mistaken, vacuum sealers aren't necessarily about how
> long to store something, although that's certainly a factor.Â* To me it's
> more about saving money in the long run.

It has to be a pretty good sale to save money because the bags and rolls
can be pretty pricey. There are some bargains on bags out there. Then
there is the cost of the machine. I use mine for smoked salmon when I
make it. I use it every year around this time when the local produce
stand closes for the winder and my wife stocks up on their aged cheddar.
She will buy a whole block of it and I cut it up and vacuum pack it. It
will keep for months like that.


>
> Say you find a great sale on meat but it's one of those *family packs*.
> Not everyone would use up (e.g.) eight steaks or 12 chicken thighs
> before it goes bad.

That is the sort of outstanding buy that makes them worthwhile.

On 12/23/2017 11:25 AM, jmcquown wrote:

> Say you find a great sale on meat but it's one of those *family packs*.
> Not everyone would use up (e.g.) eight steaks or 12 chicken thighs
> before it goes bad.Â* You want to freeze some of it.Â* Smaller portions.
> The vacuum sealer sucks all the air out and (ta da!) seals the item in
> the bag.Â* Food packaged this way prevents freezer burn and the formation
> of ice crystals.Â* In that sense, yes, you probably could save it for
> years

Even before I bought meat at Costco, I'd buy pork chops, etc, in
large packs. I'd take great pains to wrap them, pressing out all the
air, wrapping them twice, storing them in a plastic bag ... to
no avail, before long they'd lose their fresh look.

With the Foodsaver, if I don't want pork chops again for 3 weeks
or more, they come out of the freezer looking fresh, and that's
why I love having one. I buy Food Magic Seal bags on ebay.

nancy

On Sat, 23 Dec 2017 12:38:22 -0500, Nancy Young >
wrote:

>On 12/23/2017 11:25 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>
>> Say you find a great sale on meat but it's one of those *family packs*.
>> Not everyone would use up (e.g.) eight steaks or 12 chicken thighs
>> before it goes bad.* You want to freeze some of it.* Smaller portions.
>> The vacuum sealer sucks all the air out and (ta da!) seals the item in
>> the bag.* Food packaged this way prevents freezer burn and the formation
>> of ice crystals.* In that sense, yes, you probably could save it for
>> years
>
>Even before I bought meat at Costco, I'd buy pork chops, etc, in
>large packs. I'd take great pains to wrap them, pressing out all the
>air, wrapping them twice, storing them in a plastic bag ... to
>no avail, before long they'd lose their fresh look.
>
>With the Foodsaver, if I don't want pork chops again for 3 weeks
>or more, they come out of the freezer looking fresh, and that's
>why I love having one. I buy Food Magic Seal bags on ebay.
>
>nancy

I'm the kind of cook who likes to prepare what appeals to me today. I
can go shopping in my deep freeze. I don't have to get in the truck,
drive somewhere, rub shoulders with cougher's, lug my stuff to the
truck and then to the house. I have shopped family packs for all of
my cooking life and I have gotten very good at re-wrapping. If I want
a food saver with an eye to saving stuff for years so that I can will
it to my daughter, that's o.k. ;-)
Janet US

"Nancy Young" wrote in message ...

On 12/23/2017 11:25 AM, jmcquown wrote:

> Say you find a great sale on meat but it's one of those *family packs*.
> Not everyone would use up (e.g.) eight steaks or 12 chicken thighs
> before it goes bad. You want to freeze some of it. Smaller portions.
> The vacuum sealer sucks all the air out and (ta da!) seals the item in
> the bag. Food packaged this way prevents freezer burn and the formation
> of ice crystals. In that sense, yes, you probably could save it for
> years

Even before I bought meat at Costco, I'd buy pork chops, etc, in
large packs. I'd take great pains to wrap them, pressing out all the
air, wrapping them twice, storing them in a plastic bag ... to
no avail, before long they'd lose their fresh look.

With the Foodsaver, if I don't want pork chops again for 3 weeks
or more, they come out of the freezer looking fresh, and that's
why I love having one. I buy Food Magic Seal bags on ebay.

nancy

=

As do I)


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On 12/23/2017 12:55 PM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> On Sat, 23 Dec 2017 12:38:22 -0500, Nancy Young >
> wrote:
>
>> On 12/23/2017 11:25 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>>
>>> Say you find a great sale on meat but it's one of those *family packs*.
>>> Not everyone would use up (e.g.) eight steaks or 12 chicken thighs
>>> before it goes bad.Â* You want to freeze some of it.Â* Smaller portions.
>>> The vacuum sealer sucks all the air out and (ta da!) seals the item in
>>> the bag.Â* Food packaged this way prevents freezer burn and the formation
>>> of ice crystals.Â* In that sense, yes, you probably could save it for
>>> years
>>
>> Even before I bought meat at Costco, I'd buy pork chops, etc, in
>> large packs. I'd take great pains to wrap them, pressing out all the
>> air, wrapping them twice, storing them in a plastic bag ... to
>> no avail, before long they'd lose their fresh look.
>>
>> With the Foodsaver, if I don't want pork chops again for 3 weeks
>> or more, they come out of the freezer looking fresh, and that's
>> why I love having one. I buy Food Magic Seal bags on ebay.
>>
>> nancy
>
> I'm the kind of cook who likes to prepare what appeals to me today. I
> can go shopping in my deep freeze.

I like shopping in my freezer.

> I don't have to get in the truck,
> drive somewhere, rub shoulders with cougher's, lug my stuff to the
> truck and then to the house.

Exactly. It's already right there and you portioned it out, ready to
thaw and cook when the mood strikes you.

> I have shopped family packs for all of
> my cooking life and I have gotten very good at re-wrapping. If I want
> a food saver with an eye to saving stuff for years so that I can will
> it to my daughter, that's o.k. ;-)
> Janet US
>
Surely Sheldon has a freezer, he often talks about freezing soup or
stew. But he also mentions having a second refrigerator in the
basement. I wouldn't have any need for two refrigerators.

Jill

"U.S. Janet B." wrote in message
...

On Sat, 23 Dec 2017 12:38:22 -0500, Nancy Young >
wrote:

>On 12/23/2017 11:25 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>
>> Say you find a great sale on meat but it's one of those *family packs*.
>> Not everyone would use up (e.g.) eight steaks or 12 chicken thighs
>> before it goes bad. You want to freeze some of it. Smaller portions.
>> The vacuum sealer sucks all the air out and (ta da!) seals the item in
>> the bag. Food packaged this way prevents freezer burn and the formation
>> of ice crystals. In that sense, yes, you probably could save it for
>> years
>
>Even before I bought meat at Costco, I'd buy pork chops, etc, in
>large packs. I'd take great pains to wrap them, pressing out all the
>air, wrapping them twice, storing them in a plastic bag ... to
>no avail, before long they'd lose their fresh look.
>
>With the Foodsaver, if I don't want pork chops again for 3 weeks
>or more, they come out of the freezer looking fresh, and that's
>why I love having one. I buy Food Magic Seal bags on ebay.
>
>nancy

I'm the kind of cook who likes to prepare what appeals to me today. I
can go shopping in my deep freeze. I don't have to get in the truck,
drive somewhere, rub shoulders with cougher's, lug my stuff to the
truck and then to the house. I have shopped family packs for all of
my cooking life and I have gotten very good at re-wrapping. If I want
a food saver with an eye to saving stuff for years so that I can will
it to my daughter, that's o.k. ;-)
Janet US

==

Yep I shop in my freezers)) I am sure your daughter will be very
grateful come the day lol

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On 12/23/2017 12:55 PM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> On Sat, 23 Dec 2017 12:38:22 -0500, Nancy Young >
> wrote:

>> With the Foodsaver, if I don't want pork chops again for 3 weeks
>> or more, they come out of the freezer looking fresh, and that's
>> why I love having one. I buy Food Magic Seal bags on ebay.

> I'm the kind of cook who likes to prepare what appeals to me today. I
> can go shopping in my deep freeze. I don't have to get in the truck,
> drive somewhere, rub shoulders with cougher's,

Argh, there's a cashier at my local store, she's one of the
sharp ones. But ... she coughs constantly into her hand and
it makes me cringe. (cough) grab the bread (cough) pick up the
pepper (cough) the yogurt. Cringe-worthy.

> lug my stuff to the
> truck and then to the house.

Can you imagine the lines in the stores if everyone shopped
every day?

I like having food on hand and deciding I want chicken today
and there's a package of thighs to thaw. Some days I *really*
don't want to go shopping and I don't have to.

Today, I don't care to join shoppers anywhere and luckily, it's
pot roast because of a chuck roast out of the freezer.

I don't have years worth of meat, if nothing else that's a real
bummer if you lose refrigeration for some length of time.

> I have shopped family packs for all of
> my cooking life and I have gotten very good at re-wrapping. If I want
> a food saver with an eye to saving stuff for years so that I can will
> it to my daughter, that's o.k. ;-)

Ha, they can have a nice memorial buffet dinner out of your freezer.
Steaks, chicken and ham.

nancy

On Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 11:28:21 AM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
>
> It has to be a pretty good sale to save money because the bags and rolls
> can be pretty pricey.
>
>
I always cut my bags EXTRA large so I can use them again and again.
Finally the bag gets so small that the only thing I could seal in-
side would be a candy bar. I'm not going to waste my time doing
that, I'll just eat it right then and take care of that problem!!

On Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 7:58:46 AM UTC-8, Sheldon wrote:
> On Thu, 21 Dec 2017 09:21:46 -0000, "Ophelia" >
> wrote:
>
> >"U.S. Janet B." wrote in message
> .. .
> >
> >On Wed, 20 Dec 2017 15:40:16 -0800 (PST), "
> > wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>Is it you that is interested in a Food Saver vacuum sealer??
> >>Coupons.com has a $25 off coupon on any sealer $89 or more.
> >>
> >>
> >Yes, I am the one interested in a Food Saver. I have one sitting in
> >my living room under wraps. A gift from my daughter. I can't wait to
> >open it. It seems everything I do these days could be done with a
> >Food Saver. Thanks for thinking of me :-)
> >Janet US
>
> Just how long do you plan on saving food... years? I don't buy more
> meat than will be used within three months, usually more like within
> three weeks. I don't remember the markets in the US ever running out
> and there are sales on meat every day.
>
> >===
> >
> >I am looking forward to you posting about it when you use it

Sheldon, some of us do a lot of sous vide and a foodsaver comes in very handy for that.

On Sat, 23 Dec 2017 11:25:56 -0500, jmcquown >
wrote:

>On 12/21/2017 10:58 AM, wrote:
>> On Thu, 21 Dec 2017 09:21:46 -0000, "Ophelia" >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> "U.S. Janet B." wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>
>>> On Wed, 20 Dec 2017 15:40:16 -0800 (PST), "
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> Is it you that is interested in a Food Saver vacuum sealer??
>>>> Coupons.com has a $25 off coupon on any sealer $89 or more.
>>>>
>>>>
>>> Yes, I am the one interested in a Food Saver. I have one sitting in
>>> my living room under wraps. A gift from my daughter. I can't wait to
>>> open it. It seems everything I do these days could be done with a
>>> Food Saver. Thanks for thinking of me :-)
>>> Janet US
>>
>> Just how long do you plan on saving food... years? I don't buy more
>> meat than will be used within three months, usually more like within
>> three weeks. I don't remember the markets in the US ever running out
>> and there are sales on meat every day.
>>
>Unless I'm sadly mistaken, vacuum sealers aren't necessarily about how
>long to store something, although that's certainly a factor. To me it's
>more about saving money in the long run.
>
>Say you find a great sale on meat but it's one of those *family packs*.
>Not everyone would use up (e.g.) eight steaks or 12 chicken thighs
>before it goes bad. You want to freeze some of it. Smaller portions.
>The vacuum sealer sucks all the air out and (ta da!) seals the item in
>the bag. Food packaged this way prevents freezer burn and the formation
>of ice crystals. In that sense, yes, you probably could save it for
>years
>
>Jill

I would NEVER buy a food saver and fuss with it to save a few
chicken legs... the darn bags cost more than a couple chicken legs.
Cook em and eat them that week... there's always the universal
preservation method, SOUP!

On Sat, 23 Dec 2017 16:08:19 -0500, Nancy Young >
wrote:

>On 12/23/2017 12:55 PM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
snip
>
>> I have shopped family packs for all of
>> my cooking life and I have gotten very good at re-wrapping. If I want
>> a food saver with an eye to saving stuff for years so that I can will
>> it to my daughter, that's o.k. ;-)
>
>Ha, they can have a nice memorial buffet dinner out of your freezer.
>Steaks, chicken and ham.
>
>nancy

;-)
Janet US

On 12/23/2017 4:08 PM, Nancy Young wrote:


>
> Can you imagine the lines in the stores if everyone shopped
> every day?
>
> I like having food on hand and deciding I want chicken today
> and there's a package of thighs to thaw.Â* Some days I *really*
> don't want to go shopping and I don't have to.
>
> Today, I don't care to join shoppers anywhere and luckily, it's
> pot roast because of a chuck roast out of the freezer.
>
> I don't have years worth of meat, if nothing else that's a real
> bummer if you lose refrigeration for some length of time.
>
>> Â*I have shopped family packs for all of
>> my cooking life and I have gotten very good at re-wrapping.Â* If I want
>> a food saver with an eye to saving stuff for years so that I can will
>> it to my daughter, that's o.k. ;-)
>
> Ha, they can have a nice memorial buffet dinner out of your freezer.
> Steaks, chicken and ham.
>
> nancy

We buy most of our meat at BJs as it is good price and high quality.
The Foodsaver is great for doing just as you do, having some inventory
on hand for when the mood hits you. Also good for leftovers from large
cuts. When I smoke a brisket, a few pieces are put awy for eating in
the winter. I once lost a piece in the freezer and after 28 months it
tasted like right off the smoker.

On 2017-12-23 2:08 PM, Nancy Young wrote:
> On 12/23/2017 12:55 PM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>> On Sat, 23 Dec 2017 12:38:22 -0500, Nancy Young >
>> wrote:
>
>>> With the Foodsaver, if I don't want pork chops again for 3 weeks
>>> or more, they come out of the freezer looking fresh, and that's
>>> why I love having one.Â* I buy Food Magic Seal bags on ebay.
>
>> I'm the kind of cook who likes to prepare what appeals to me today.Â* I
>> can go shopping in my deep freeze.Â* I don't have to get in the truck,
>> drive somewhere, rub shoulders with cougher's,
>
> Argh, there's a cashier at my local store, she's one of the
> sharp ones.Â* But ... she coughs constantly into her hand and
> it makes me cringe.Â* (cough) grab the bread (cough) pick up the
> pepper (cough) the yogurt.Â* Cringe-worthy.
>
I'd talk to the manager straight away!! I've done that with those who
lick their fingers to pull out a plastic bag or count the bank notes.
It's a filthy habit!

On Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 3:38:38 PM UTC-6, Sheldon wrote:
>
> I would NEVER buy a food saver and fuss with it to save a few
> chicken legs... the darn bags cost more than a couple chicken legs.
> Cook em and eat them that week... there's always the universal
> preservation method, SOUP!
>
>
Oh good grief.

Your loss.

On 2017-12-23 4:13 PM, wrote:
> On Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 11:28:21 AM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
>>
>> It has to be a pretty good sale to save money because the bags and rolls
>> can be pretty pricey.
>>
>>
> I always cut my bags EXTRA large so I can use them again and again.
> Finally the bag gets so small that the only thing I could seal in-
> side would be a candy bar. I'm not going to waste my time doing
> that, I'll just eat it right then and take care of that problem!!


They can be re-used..... provided they are well washed and dried first.
I have been known to do the same. I also tend to cut them a little large
because I found that if you try to economize by trying to use only as
much as you need then end up being too small, and then the material is
wasted.

Dave Smith wrote:

> They can be re-used..... provided they are well washed and dried first.
> I have been known to do the same. I also tend to cut them a little large
> because I found that if you try to economize by trying to use only as
> much as you need then end up being too small, and then the material is
> wasted.


Are you talking about condoms...???

https://collection.maas.museum/object/158914

"Condom, washable, in box, with directions, "Reliance De-Luxe Sheath, rubber / paper, made in England, 1930-1940

Washable rubber condoms are no longer sold, but some pharmacists can remember stocking them as recently as the 1960's. Using a washable condom was a matter of caution (they were thicker than ordinary condoms) and thriftiness (they could be re-used). This "Reliance De-Luxe Sheath probably dates from the 1930's. It comes in its own box and is coated with talcum powder to protect the rubber. The accompanying instruction sheet explains how to wash and dry it after use and adds, "Should it become hard during cold weather it need only be gently warmed before a fire or by immersion in warm water, when it will again be as serviceable as ever...."

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Best
Greg

On 12/23/2017 5:10 PM, Dave Smith wrote:

> They can be re-used..... provided they are well washed and dried first.
> I have been known to do the same. I also tend to cut them a little large
> because I found that if you try to economize by trying to use only as
> much as you need then end up being too small, and then the material is
> wasted.

BTDT, then I save them for another day.

Mostly I buy the quart bags and they a perfect for most of my
uses.

nancy

"Ed Pawlowski" wrote in message ...

On 12/23/2017 4:08 PM, Nancy Young wrote:


>
> Can you imagine the lines in the stores if everyone shopped
> every day?
>
> I like having food on hand and deciding I want chicken today
> and there's a package of thighs to thaw. Some days I *really*
> don't want to go shopping and I don't have to.
>
> Today, I don't care to join shoppers anywhere and luckily, it's
> pot roast because of a chuck roast out of the freezer.
>
> I don't have years worth of meat, if nothing else that's a real
> bummer if you lose refrigeration for some length of time.
>
>> I have shopped family packs for all of
>> my cooking life and I have gotten very good at re-wrapping. If I want
>> a food saver with an eye to saving stuff for years so that I can will
>> it to my daughter, that's o.k. ;-)
>
> Ha, they can have a nice memorial buffet dinner out of your freezer.
> Steaks, chicken and ham.
>
> nancy

We buy most of our meat at BJs as it is good price and high quality.
The Foodsaver is great for doing just as you do, having some inventory
on hand for when the mood hits you. Also good for leftovers from large
cuts. When I smoke a brisket, a few pieces are put awy for eating in
the winter. I once lost a piece in the freezer and after 28 months it
tasted like right off the smoker.

==

Ahhaaaa you too huh) I've been using mine for years and I don't regret it
at all!

Some seem to think it is a waste of money, but how can it be, when the food
you store in them comes out the same as it went in. Much less waste.



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wrote:
> On Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 3:38:38 PM UTC-6, Sheldon wrote:
>>
>> I would NEVER buy a food saver and fuss with it to save a few
>> chicken legs... the darn bags cost more than a couple chicken legs.
>> Cook em and eat them that week... there's always the universal
>> preservation method, SOUP!
>>
>>
> Oh good grief.
>
> Your loss.
>

I think he cooks up two whole chickens for each person he serves, and 3
or 4 for himself

On Sat, 23 Dec 2017 14:01:37 -0800 (PST), "
> wrote:

>On Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 3:38:38 PM UTC-6, Sheldon wrote:
>>
>> I would NEVER buy a food saver and fuss with it to save a few
>> chicken legs... the darn bags cost more than a couple chicken legs.
>> Cook em and eat them that week... there's always the universal
>> preservation method, SOUP!
>>
>>
>Oh good grief.
>
>Your loss.

No loss. I shop for meat at least once a week sometime twice.... I
see no need to save up meat. And I never freeze tender beef, freezing
causes it to diminish by two grades. I only freeze beef that will be
stew/potroast and not tons of it... it's sold every day. Most of
what's in my freezer are already cooked foods, stews/soups... those
keep well in plastic containers. Mostly why I have a second fridge is
for my garden harvest.

On Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 5:01:55 PM UTC-6, Hank Rogers wrote:
>
> wrote:
>
> > On Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 3:38:38 PM UTC-6, Sheldon wrote:
> >>
> >> I would NEVER buy a food saver and fuss with it to save a few
> >> chicken legs... the darn bags cost more than a couple chicken legs.
> >> Cook em and eat them that week... there's always the universal
> >> preservation method, SOUP!
> >>
> >>
> > Oh good grief.
> >
> > Your loss.
> >
>
> I think he cooks up two whole chickens for each person he serves, and 3
> or 4 for himself
>
>
That truly made me laugh!

On Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 5:34:52 PM UTC-6, Sheldon wrote:
>
> On Sat, 23 Dec 2017 14:01:37 -0800 (PST), "
> > wrote:
>
> >On Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 3:38:38 PM UTC-6, Sheldon wrote:
> >>
> >> I would NEVER buy a food saver and fuss with it to save a few
> >> chicken legs... the darn bags cost more than a couple chicken legs.
> >> Cook em and eat them that week... there's always the universal
> >> preservation method, SOUP!
> >>
> >>
> >Oh good grief.
> >
> >Your loss.
>
> No loss. I shop for meat at least once a week sometime twice.... I
> see no need to save up meat. And I never freeze tender beef, freezing
> causes it to diminish by two grades.
>
>
As I said, your loss. There is no diminish in grade of any meat if it's
vacuumed sealed.
>
> I only freeze beef that will be
> stew/potroast and not tons of it... it's sold every day.
>
Tons? I don't know of anyone here that freezes tons of beef.
>
> Most of
> what's in my freezer are already cooked foods, stews/soups... those
> keep well in plastic containers.
>
Picking up pointers from Julie, I see. Cook that stuff and then shove
it in the freezer.
>
> Mostly why I have a second fridge is
> for my garden harvest.
>
I have lots of frozen vegetables stored in my freezer. All sealed in
Food Saver bags. No freezer burn or ice crystals.

On 12/23/2017 4:57 PM, graham wrote:
> On 2017-12-23 2:08 PM, Nancy Young wrote:

>> Argh, there's a cashier at my local store, she's one of the
>> sharp ones.Â* But ... she coughs constantly into her hand and
>> it makes me cringe.Â* (cough) grab the bread (cough) pick up the
>> pepper (cough) the yogurt.Â* Cringe-worthy.
>>
> I'd talk to the manager straight away!! I've done that with those who
> lick their fingers to pull out a plastic bag or count the bank notes.
> It's a filthy habit!

You're absolutely right, I should be telling the manager. I don't
know what her problem is, allergies I imagine. My issue is there
aren't too many cashiers at this place and they're there a long
time. I really don't want them all out for me.

Signed,

coward

On Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 2:41:31 PM UTC-10, Nancy Young wrote:
>
> You're absolutely right, I should be telling the manager. I don't
> know what her problem is, allergies I imagine. My issue is there
> aren't too many cashiers at this place and they're there a long
> time. I really don't want them all out for me.
>
> Signed,
>
> coward

Those germ-spreadin' cashiers don't rattle me. I'm stronger than any nasty germ.

On Sat, 30 Dec 2017 17:18:54 -0800 (PST), dsi1 >
wrote:

>On Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 2:41:31 PM UTC-10, Nancy Young wrote:
>>
>> You're absolutely right, I should be telling the manager. I don't
>> know what her problem is, allergies I imagine. My issue is there
>> aren't too many cashiers at this place and they're there a long
>> time. I really don't want them all out for me.
>>
>> Signed,
>>
>> coward
>
>Those germ-spreadin' cashiers don't rattle me. I'm stronger than any nasty germ.

Are you sure? Soon they may find out that cashier germs cause
tinnitus.

"Nancy Young" wrote in message ...

On 12/23/2017 4:57 PM, graham wrote:
> On 2017-12-23 2:08 PM, Nancy Young wrote:

>> Argh, there's a cashier at my local store, she's one of the
>> sharp ones. But ... she coughs constantly into her hand and
>> it makes me cringe. (cough) grab the bread (cough) pick up the
>> pepper (cough) the yogurt. Cringe-worthy.
>>
> I'd talk to the manager straight away!! I've done that with those who lick
> their fingers to pull out a plastic bag or count the bank notes. It's a
> filthy habit!

You're absolutely right, I should be telling the manager. I don't
know what her problem is, allergies I imagine. My issue is there
aren't too many cashiers at this place and they're there a long
time. I really don't want them all out for me.

Signed,

coward

===

Not at all! I cans see where you are coming from. Can you not stay out of
her queue?

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"Ophelia" > wrote in message
news
>
>
> "Nancy Young" wrote in message ...
>
> On 12/23/2017 4:57 PM, graham wrote:
>> On 2017-12-23 2:08 PM, Nancy Young wrote:
>
>>> Argh, there's a cashier at my local store, she's one of the
>>> sharp ones. But ... she coughs constantly into her hand and
>>> it makes me cringe. (cough) grab the bread (cough) pick up the
>>> pepper (cough) the yogurt. Cringe-worthy.
>>>
>> I'd talk to the manager straight away!! I've done that with those who
>> lick
>> their fingers to pull out a plastic bag or count the bank notes. It's a
>> filthy habit!
>
> You're absolutely right, I should be telling the manager. I don't
> know what her problem is, allergies I imagine. My issue is there
> aren't too many cashiers at this place and they're there a long
> time. I really don't want them all out for me.
>
> Signed,
>
> coward
>
> ===
>
> Not at all! I cans see where you are coming from. Can you not stay out
> of
> her queue?

I had a similar situation at Walgreen's here, a nice lady named Sharon
worked there and was coughing off and on for quite awhile, come to find out
she had lung cancer which I did not know until I saw her pic and obit in the
newspaper so it's not always contagious, but still annoying for the customer
if not knowing what the problem is.

Cheri

On 12/31/2017 6:35 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>
>
> "Nancy Young"Â* wrote in message ...
>
> On 12/23/2017 4:57 PM, graham wrote:
>> On 2017-12-23 2:08 PM, Nancy Young wrote:
>
>>> Argh, there's a cashier at my local store, she's one of the
>>> sharp ones.Â* But ... she coughs constantly into her hand and
>>> it makes me cringe.Â* (cough) grab the bread (cough) pick up the
>>> pepper (cough) the yogurt.Â* Cringe-worthy.
>>>
>> I'd talk to the manager straight away!! I've done that with those who
>> lick
>> their fingers to pull out a plastic bag or count the bank notes. It's a
>> filthy habit!
>
> You're absolutely right, I should be telling the manager.Â* I don't
> know what her problem is, allergies I imagine.Â* My issue is there
> aren't too many cashiers at this place and they're there a long
> time.Â* I really don't want them all out for me.

> Not at all!Â* I cans see where you are coming from.Â* Can you not stay out of
> her queue?

It's too bad because she's one of the good ones. There's another
cashier who is to be avoided if at all possible. Heh. I have seen
other people back out when they see it's her. At any rate, I do try to
avoid her but you can't always do that.

And maybe it's good to have a visual of what goes on when you don't
see, your stuff has been manhandled by all kinds of people by the
time you buy it. Not a pleasant thought.

nancy

On 12/31/2017 8:49 AM, Cheri wrote:

>> "Nancy Young"* wrote in message ...

>>>> Argh, there's a cashier at my local store, she's one of the
>>>> sharp ones.* But ... she coughs constantly into her hand and
>>>> it makes me cringe.* (cough) grab the bread (cough) pick up the
>>>> pepper (cough) the yogurt.* Cringe-worthy.

> I had a similar situation at Walgreen's here, a nice lady named Sharon
> worked there and was coughing off and on for quite awhile, come to find
> out she had lung cancer which I did not know until I saw her pic and
> obit in the newspaper so it's not always contagious, but still annoying
> for the customer if not knowing what the problem is.

If only they wouldn't cough into their hand directly, then grab
your stuff. It would make me feel better. I get it, people gotta
cough.

nancy

On 2017-12-31 7:05 AM, Nancy Young wrote:
> On 12/31/2017 8:49 AM, Cheri wrote:
>
>>> "Nancy Young"* wrote in message ...
>
>>>>> Argh, there's a cashier at my local store, she's one of the
>>>>> sharp ones.* But ... she coughs constantly into her hand and
>>>>> it makes me cringe.* (cough) grab the bread (cough) pick up the
>>>>> pepper (cough) the yogurt.* Cringe-worthy.
>
>> I had a similar situation at Walgreen's here, a nice lady named Sharon
>> worked there and was coughing off and on for quite awhile, come to
>> find out she had lung cancer which I did not know until I saw her pic
>> and obit in the newspaper so it's not always contagious, but still
>> annoying for the customer if not knowing what the problem is.
>
> If only they wouldn't cough into their hand directly, then grab
> your stuff.* It would make me feel better.* I get it, people gotta
> cough.
>
> nancy

Just about everyone here coughs into their elbow joint, not their hand,
so that's not the problem.
Every time I come across a finger-licking checkout person, I go straight
to the manager and complain.