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BEI Design
Apr 18, 2013, 7:08:18 PM4/18/13
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...goes unpunished.
Last fall, I donated two of my frabulous fleece capes to my
high school reunion scholarship committee. I ordered the
Walden Mills fleece, got buttons and thread and was set.
One winner was thrilled, picked hers up and wrote me a very
nice thank you letter. The other decided she didn't really
want a cape, but well, OK, she guessed she could give it to
her 90-year-old aunt for Christmas. She didn't want me to
bother her frail elderly aunt, *she* would take
measurements, etc... you know where this is headed. Off a
cliff! The measurements seemed wonky, so I double checked
with her twice before cutting the fleece. Made it up,
including embroidering the Aunt's name on the collar, and
delivered it last winter.
Well, come January... the aunt had a stroke, "Would [I]
take the cape back?" Um no, says I, keep it, you can use it
for yourself or donate it. Comes February, another call,
the aunt is better, but she's lost 50 pounds, "Could [I]
alter the cape?" Sigh. Sure, but this time I'LL TAKE
MEASURMENTS. So, Tuesday I drove out to the aunt's nursing
home. Auntie wants it *much* shorter front and sides, not a
problem. But now "customer" wants it altered into a coat.
No, sorry, it's a cape, you had a picture of what I donated
*and* my sister was wearing hers at the reunion dinner. So
settled, I would take 5" off the front and sides, and a
little off the back, re-hem it and call it good.
As I'm leaving, customers says, "Oh by the way, since you
sew, and Auntie has lost so much weight, would you also
alter these (four or five pairs by the look of it) pants?"
"I'm so sorry, I *never* do alterations except on garments I
have made myself," says I.
Done and out the damned door.
--
Beverly
Last fall, I donated two of my frabulous fleece capes to my
high school reunion scholarship committee. I ordered the
Walden Mills fleece, got buttons and thread and was set.
One winner was thrilled, picked hers up and wrote me a very
nice thank you letter. The other decided she didn't really
want a cape, but well, OK, she guessed she could give it to
her 90-year-old aunt for Christmas. She didn't want me to
bother her frail elderly aunt, *she* would take
measurements, etc... you know where this is headed. Off a
cliff! The measurements seemed wonky, so I double checked
with her twice before cutting the fleece. Made it up,
including embroidering the Aunt's name on the collar, and
delivered it last winter.
Well, come January... the aunt had a stroke, "Would [I]
take the cape back?" Um no, says I, keep it, you can use it
for yourself or donate it. Comes February, another call,
the aunt is better, but she's lost 50 pounds, "Could [I]
alter the cape?" Sigh. Sure, but this time I'LL TAKE
MEASURMENTS. So, Tuesday I drove out to the aunt's nursing
home. Auntie wants it *much* shorter front and sides, not a
problem. But now "customer" wants it altered into a coat.
No, sorry, it's a cape, you had a picture of what I donated
*and* my sister was wearing hers at the reunion dinner. So
settled, I would take 5" off the front and sides, and a
little off the back, re-hem it and call it good.
As I'm leaving, customers says, "Oh by the way, since you
sew, and Auntie has lost so much weight, would you also
alter these (four or five pairs by the look of it) pants?"
"I'm so sorry, I *never* do alterations except on garments I
have made myself," says I.
Done and out the damned door.
--
Beverly
Pogonip
Apr 18, 2013, 8:30:43 PM4/18/13
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On 4/18/2013 4:08 PM, BEI Design wrote:
> Done and out the damned door.
Ah, yes, the customer from hell.
> Done and out the damned door.
--
Joanne
stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us.earth.milky-way.com
http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/
BEI Design
Apr 18, 2013, 8:36:35 PM4/18/13
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Pogonip wrote:
> On 4/18/2013 4:08 PM, BEI Design wrote:
>> Done and out the damned door.
>
> Ah, yes, the customer from hell.
She wasn't actually a paying "customer", so it was
> On 4/18/2013 4:08 PM, BEI Design wrote:
>> Done and out the damned door.
>
> Ah, yes, the customer from hell.
difficult. I wanted to be sure the reunion committee
received its bid money.
As my father-in-law always said, "[I] have learned a
valuable lesson."
Pogonip
Apr 18, 2013, 8:46:22 PM4/18/13
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price for your work (and expertise) is more likely to value that work.
Someone who gets something for free wants everything for the same cost.
Polly Esther
Apr 19, 2013, 12:33:23 AM4/19/13
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with sympathy. Been there, done that. Polly
Claire Owen
Apr 19, 2013, 1:29:07 AM4/19/13
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makes the most noise. i bet she never had anything hand made to measure
before. Sill your brownie points are surely on your scoreboard Beverly.
If she calls again, you have already done more than you volunteered to
give walk away with you pride intact.
--
Claire in Montreal FRANCE
http://claireowenperso.free.fr
BEI Design
Apr 19, 2013, 8:49:37 PM4/19/13
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Polly Esther wrote:
> with sympathy. Been there, done that. Polly
Not al lot of fun.
> with sympathy. Been there, done that. Polly
BEI Design
Apr 19, 2013, 8:53:46 PM4/19/13
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Claire Owen wrote:
> On 19/04/2013 01:08, BEI Design wrote:
>> ...goes unpunished.
<snip>
> On 19/04/2013 01:08, BEI Design wrote:
>> ...goes unpunished.
> Much sympathy, isn't it always the way that some one who,
> isn't paying makes the most noise. i bet she never had
> anything hand made to measure before. Sill your brownie
> points are surely on your scoreboard Beverly. If she
> calls again, you have already done more than you
> volunteered to give walk away with you pride intact.
wasn't paying *me*. She probably felt she had overbid (but
really hadn't) and was having buyer's remorse. She probably
won't call again, but if she tries she's going to find my
number oddly "unreachable". ;->
--
Beverly
ItsJoanNotJoann
Apr 20, 2013, 2:24:22 AM4/20/13
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On Apr 18, 6:08 pm, "BEI Design"
>
>
Good for you! And some people ("can you also alter these pants?")
have more nerve than a bum tooth!
<nospam_beides...@comcast.net.invalid> wrote:
>
>
> Done and out the damned door.
>
> > Beverly
>
>
> Done and out the damned door.
>
>
>
Good for you! And some people ("can you also alter these pants?")
have more nerve than a bum tooth!
BEI Design
Apr 20, 2013, 3:08:10 AM4/20/13
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step-mother. Trying to facilitate friendly feelings, I said
yes when she asked if I could to a couple of alterations.
When I arrived for the fitting, she had over a dozen
garments she wanted altered. I vowed then, never again.
I'm happy to do alterations for short-daughter and
scoliosis-afflicted-daughter, but no one else. Ever.
Bobbie Sews More
Apr 20, 2013, 9:05:51 AM4/20/13
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"BEI Design" <nospam_b...@comcast.net.invalid> wrote in message ...
> ItsJoanNotJoann wrote:
>> On Apr 18, 6:08 pm, "BEI Design"
>> >>>
>> On Apr 18, 6:08 pm, "BEI Design"
>> >>>
>>> Done and out the damned door.
>>>> Beverly
>>>
>> Good for you! And some people ("can you also alter these
>> pants?") have more nerve than a bum tooth!
>
> Lesson learned when I was trapped by my then-new step-mother. Trying to
> facilitate friendly feelings, I said yes when she asked if I could to a
> couple of alterations. When I arrived for the fitting, she had over a
> dozen garments she wanted altered. I vowed then, never again.
>
> I'm happy to do alterations for short-daughter and
> scoliosis-afflicted-daughter, but no one else. Ever.
I just tell the person they can get the alteration done a lot faster, and a
>>>> Beverly
>>>
>> Good for you! And some people ("can you also alter these
>> pants?") have more nerve than a bum tooth!
>
> Lesson learned when I was trapped by my then-new step-mother. Trying to
> facilitate friendly feelings, I said yes when she asked if I could to a
> couple of alterations. When I arrived for the fitting, she had over a
> dozen garments she wanted altered. I vowed then, never again.
>
> I'm happy to do alterations for short-daughter and
> scoliosis-afflicted-daughter, but no one else. Ever.
lot less expensive at the local dry cleaners and it would be cheaper to just
go ahead and buy new pants. And besides, it will be a couple months before
I am caught up to take on anymore sewing.
Barbara in SC, was in Florida
Ursula Schrader
Apr 20, 2013, 9:35:05 AM4/20/13
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"Pogonip" <nob...@nowhere.org> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
news:5170936c$1...@news.bnb-lp.com...
> On 4/18/2013 5:36 PM, BEI Design wrote:
>> Pogonip wrote:
>>> On 4/18/2013 4:08 PM, BEI Design wrote:
>>>> Done and out the damned door.
>>>
>>> Ah, yes, the customer from hell.
>>
>> She wasn't actually a paying "customer", so it was
>> difficult. I wanted to be sure the reunion committee
>> received its bid money.
>>
>> As my father-in-law always said, "[I] have learned a
>> valuable lesson."
>>
>>
>
> Those kinds tend to be the most demanding. Someone who pays you a fair
> price for your work (and expertise) is more likely to value that work.
> Someone who gets something for free wants everything for the same cost.
Yes, funny, isn't it? i wonder why that is?
>> Pogonip wrote:
>>> On 4/18/2013 4:08 PM, BEI Design wrote:
>>>> Done and out the damned door.
>>>
>>> Ah, yes, the customer from hell.
>>
>> She wasn't actually a paying "customer", so it was
>> difficult. I wanted to be sure the reunion committee
>> received its bid money.
>>
>> As my father-in-law always said, "[I] have learned a
>> valuable lesson."
>>
>>
>
> Those kinds tend to be the most demanding. Someone who pays you a fair
> price for your work (and expertise) is more likely to value that work.
> Someone who gets something for free wants everything for the same cost.
U.
Pogonip
Apr 20, 2013, 4:12:40 PM4/20/13
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On 4/20/2013 6:35 AM, Ursula Schrader wrote:
>> Those kinds tend to be the most demanding. Someone who pays you a
>> fair price for your work (and expertise) is more likely to value that
>> work. Someone who gets something for free wants everything for the
>> same cost.
>
> Yes, funny, isn't it? i wonder why that is?
>
> U.
Human nature. The harder we have to work for something, the more value
>> Those kinds tend to be the most demanding. Someone who pays you a
>> fair price for your work (and expertise) is more likely to value that
>> work. Someone who gets something for free wants everything for the
>> same cost.
>
> Yes, funny, isn't it? i wonder why that is?
>
> U.
we put on it. When something comes easily, falls in our laps, we tend
to discount it. I think maybe that's why rich kids are often spoiled,
they don't have to work for things, so they think they deserve whatever
they want. Poor kids, on the other hand, will fight over a pair of shoes.
CypSew
Apr 27, 2013, 2:59:58 AM4/27/13
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"BEI Design" wrote in message news:kkpu7g$6nl$1...@dont-email.me...
Emily
BEI Design
Apr 27, 2013, 2:12:22 PM4/27/13
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"CypSew" <cyp...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> "BEI Design" wrote in message
> news:kkpu7g$6nl$1...@dont-email.me...
<snip>
>
>
> "BEI Design" wrote in message
> news:kkpu7g$6nl$1...@dont-email.me...
> Exactly what I would have done, Beverly.
coming, but after an hour or so called again to say she had
to bail as something had come up. She has paid the
scholarship committee, so it's no skin off my nose.
<shrug>
BEI Design
Apr 29, 2013, 4:18:15 PM4/29/13
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pockets?" Um, no, the original example you saw did not,
neither does this. "Could you add pocket?" No, sorry,
there is no fabric with which to do that.
Never doing that again.
Ever.
Pogonip
Apr 29, 2013, 10:36:52 PM4/29/13
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On 4/29/2013 1:18 PM, BEI Design wrote:
> ....and, picked up today, and hour late: "It doesn't have
> pockets?" Um, no, the original example you saw did not,
> neither does this. "Could you add pocket?" No, sorry,
> there is no fabric with which to do that.
>
> Never doing that again.
>
> Ever.
What?? No pockets? What about sleeves? A zipper? It has a collar,
> ....and, picked up today, and hour late: "It doesn't have
> pockets?" Um, no, the original example you saw did not,
> neither does this. "Could you add pocket?" No, sorry,
> there is no fabric with which to do that.
>
> Never doing that again.
>
> Ever.
IIRC, but maybe a hood would be nice? And while you're at it, make some
in these three colors, and I'll call you when I'm ready to pick them up.
Are you in the brandy?
BEI Design
Apr 30, 2013, 2:38:34 AM4/30/13
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Pogonip wrote:
> On 4/29/2013 1:18 PM, BEI Design wrote:
>> ....and, picked up today, and hour late: "It doesn't
>> have pockets?" Um, no, the original example you saw did
>> not, neither does this. "Could you add pocket?" No,
>> sorry, there is no fabric with which to do that.
>>
>> Never doing that again.
>>
>> Ever.
>
> What?? No pockets? What about sleeves? A zipper? It
> has a collar, IIRC, but maybe a hood would be nice? And
> while you're at it, make some in these three colors, and
> I'll call you when I'm ready to pick them up.
Are you sure you don't want it lined? ;-P
> On 4/29/2013 1:18 PM, BEI Design wrote:
>> ....and, picked up today, and hour late: "It doesn't
>> have pockets?" Um, no, the original example you saw did
>> not, neither does this. "Could you add pocket?" No,
>> sorry, there is no fabric with which to do that.
>>
>> Never doing that again.
>>
>> Ever.
>
> What?? No pockets? What about sleeves? A zipper? It
> has a collar, IIRC, but maybe a hood would be nice? And
> while you're at it, make some in these three colors, and
> I'll call you when I'm ready to pick them up.
> Are you in the brandy?
Pogonip
Apr 30, 2013, 3:35:05 AM4/30/13
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break out the Glenfiddich.
coooooool grandma
Apr 30, 2013, 11:53:24 AM4/30/13
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My business was only alterations. I'd rather alter than make. Although I
made a lot of things for myself and grands.
made a lot of things for myself and grands.
BEI Design
Apr 30, 2013, 3:27:18 PM4/30/13
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Pogonip wrote:
> On 4/29/2013 11:38 PM, BEI Design wrote:
>> Pogonip wrote:
>>> On 4/29/2013 1:18 PM, BEI Design wrote:
>>>> ....and, picked up today, and hour late: "It doesn't
>>>> have pockets?" Um, no, the original example you saw
>>>> did not, neither does this. "Could you add pocket?"
>>>> No, sorry, there is no fabric with which to do that.
>>>>
>>>> Never doing that again.
>>>>
>>>> Ever.
>>>
>>> What?? No pockets? What about sleeves? A zipper? It
>>> has a collar, IIRC, but maybe a hood would be nice? And
>>> while you're at it, make some in these three colors, and
>>> I'll call you when I'm ready to pick them up.
>>
>> Are you sure you don't want it lined? ;-P
>>
>>> Are you in the brandy?
>>
>> Merlot...
>
> Oh, yes, a nice silk lining.
And bound buttonholes?
> On 4/29/2013 11:38 PM, BEI Design wrote:
>> Pogonip wrote:
>>> On 4/29/2013 1:18 PM, BEI Design wrote:
>>>> ....and, picked up today, and hour late: "It doesn't
>>>> have pockets?" Um, no, the original example you saw
>>>> did not, neither does this. "Could you add pocket?"
>>>> No, sorry, there is no fabric with which to do that.
>>>>
>>>> Never doing that again.
>>>>
>>>> Ever.
>>>
>>> What?? No pockets? What about sleeves? A zipper? It
>>> has a collar, IIRC, but maybe a hood would be nice? And
>>> while you're at it, make some in these three colors, and
>>> I'll call you when I'm ready to pick them up.
>>
>> Are you sure you don't want it lined? ;-P
>>
>>> Are you in the brandy?
>>
>> Merlot...
>
> Oh, yes, a nice silk lining.
> Forget the brandy, forget
> the Merlot, break out the Glenfiddich.
Pogonip
May 1, 2013, 4:30:10 AM5/1/13
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On 4/30/2013 12:27 PM, BEI Design wrote:
> Pogonip wrote:
>> On 4/29/2013 11:38 PM, BEI Design wrote:
>>> Pogonip wrote:
>>>> On 4/29/2013 1:18 PM, BEI Design wrote:
>>>>> ....and, picked up today, and hour late: "It doesn't
>>>>> have pockets?" Um, no, the original example you saw
>>>>> did not, neither does this. "Could you add pocket?"
>>>>> No, sorry, there is no fabric with which to do that.
>>>>>
>>>>> Never doing that again.
>>>>>
>>>>> Ever.
>>>>
>>>> What?? No pockets? What about sleeves? A zipper? It
>>>> has a collar, IIRC, but maybe a hood would be nice? And
>>>> while you're at it, make some in these three colors, and
>>>> I'll call you when I'm ready to pick them up.
>>>
>>> Are you sure you don't want it lined? ;-P
>>>
>>>> Are you in the brandy?
>>>
>>> Merlot...
>>
>> Oh, yes, a nice silk lining.
>
> And bound buttonholes?
Good idea!
> Pogonip wrote:
>> On 4/29/2013 11:38 PM, BEI Design wrote:
>>> Pogonip wrote:
>>>> On 4/29/2013 1:18 PM, BEI Design wrote:
>>>>> ....and, picked up today, and hour late: "It doesn't
>>>>> have pockets?" Um, no, the original example you saw
>>>>> did not, neither does this. "Could you add pocket?"
>>>>> No, sorry, there is no fabric with which to do that.
>>>>>
>>>>> Never doing that again.
>>>>>
>>>>> Ever.
>>>>
>>>> What?? No pockets? What about sleeves? A zipper? It
>>>> has a collar, IIRC, but maybe a hood would be nice? And
>>>> while you're at it, make some in these three colors, and
>>>> I'll call you when I'm ready to pick them up.
>>>
>>> Are you sure you don't want it lined? ;-P
>>>
>>>> Are you in the brandy?
>>>
>>> Merlot...
>>
>> Oh, yes, a nice silk lining.
>
> And bound buttonholes?
>
>> Forget the brandy, forget
>> the Merlot, break out the Glenfiddich.
>
> I save that for working on kilts.
>
>
Ursula Schrader
May 1, 2013, 12:38:49 PM5/1/13
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To be honest, I wouldn't waste a single malt on or any whiskey on fleece.
Since most polar fleece is made in China, why not go for some Chinese baijiu
( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baijiu ). I should think that any type here
should work excellently as a painkiller since they are all about 40-60% ABV.
U.
Since most polar fleece is made in China, why not go for some Chinese baijiu
( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baijiu ). I should think that any type here
should work excellently as a painkiller since they are all about 40-60% ABV.
U.
BEI Design
May 1, 2013, 2:00:07 PM5/1/13
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Ursula Schrader wrote:
> [...] . Since most polar fleece is made in
> China,
I use Malden Mills Polartec�:
http://www.millyardage.com/aboutus.asp
Made in the U.S.A. :-)
> [...] . Since most polar fleece is made in
> China,
I use Malden Mills Polartec�:
http://www.millyardage.com/aboutus.asp
Made in the U.S.A. :-)
Pogonip
May 1, 2013, 10:08:26 PM5/1/13
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Ursula Schrader
May 2, 2013, 2:08:52 AM5/2/13
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news:5181...@news.bnb-lp.com...
> On 5/1/2013 11:00 AM, BEI Design wrote:
>> Ursula Schrader wrote:
>>> [...] . Since most polar fleece is made in
>>> China,
>>
>> I use Malden Mills Polartec®:
>> http://www.millyardage.com/aboutus.asp
>>
>> Made in the U.S.A. :-)
>>
>>
>
> Jack Daniels, perhaps?
Sounds just like the thing... ;-)
>> Ursula Schrader wrote:
>>> [...] . Since most polar fleece is made in
>>> China,
>>
>> I use Malden Mills Polartec®:
>> http://www.millyardage.com/aboutus.asp
>>
>> Made in the U.S.A. :-)
>>
>>
>
> Jack Daniels, perhaps?
cycjec
May 3, 2013, 5:52:05 AM5/3/13
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BEI Design <nospam_b...@comcast.net.invalid> wrote:
> ...goes unpunished.
>
> Last fall, I donated two of my frabulous fleece capes to my
> high school reunion scholarship committee ... ...
> ...goes unpunished.
>
> Last fall, I donated two of my frabulous fleece capes to my
not quite what I expected, but indeed a cautionary tale.
cycjec
May 3, 2013, 5:54:28 AM5/3/13
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BEI Design <nospam_b...@comcast.net.invalid> wrote:
> Lesson learned when I was trapped by my then-new
> step-mother. Trying to facilitate friendly feelings, I said
> yes when she asked if I could to a couple of alterations.
> When I arrived for the fitting, she had over a dozen
> garments she wanted altered. I vowed then, never again.
I don't really know *how* to do alterations. But I met
> Lesson learned when I was trapped by my then-new
> step-mother. Trying to facilitate friendly feelings, I said
> yes when she asked if I could to a couple of alterations.
> When I arrived for the fitting, she had over a dozen
> garments she wanted altered. I vowed then, never again.
an acquaintance who noted the copy of Vogue Patterns*
and she seemed intrigued... but no requests.
*not a bad issue, some months ago. Bought it bc I felt
I should buy something in that store
Kate XXXXXX
Jun 14, 2013, 7:30:11 PM6/14/13
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http://www.singlemaltsdirect.com/wos-caol-ila-1981-54-5.html
--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!
Pogonip
Jun 15, 2013, 12:48:19 AM6/15/13
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On 6/14/2013 4:30 PM, Kate XXXXXX wrote:
>>
> Glenfiddich is cheap stuff... You want this!
> http://www.singlemaltsdirect.com/wos-caol-ila-1981-54-5.html
Thank you, Kate. I'll be sure to put that on my shopping list. I'll
>>
> Glenfiddich is cheap stuff... You want this!
> http://www.singlemaltsdirect.com/wos-caol-ila-1981-54-5.html
pick it up after I collect my new Bentley.
Amazing that somewhere, there are people who actually do buy such
things, and probably don't think much about it. After all, it's only
money. *snort*
At the moment, I'm feeling very luxurious and spendthrift having bought
my birthday present (a month early, but what the heck.) In our family,
I do this, then tell DH what he got me, and thank him for his
thoughtfulness. At any rate, I got a Keurig Vue single-serve beverage
maker, and am having lots of fun with it. DH is in Frankfurt at the
moment -- or is that tomorrow and he's still in Prague? He'll be home
Sunday now that there's no ATC strike. The funny part of it is that
every night, I think to myself that it's time to clean the coffee pot
and get it set up for morning. Then I realize, no, I don't!
Kate XXXXXX
Jun 18, 2013, 7:04:37 PM6/18/13
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On 15/06/2013 05:48, Pogonip wrote:
> On 6/14/2013 4:30 PM, Kate XXXXXX wrote:
>>>
>> Glenfiddich is cheap stuff... You want this!
>> http://www.singlemaltsdirect.com/wos-caol-ila-1981-54-5.html
>
> Thank you, Kate. I'll be sure to put that on my shopping list. I'll pick
> it up after I collect my new Bentley.
>
> Amazing that somewhere, there are people who actually do buy such
> things, and probably don't think much about it. After all, it's only
> money. *snort*
I've had a cask strength 25YO Caol Isla, and it really was something
> On 6/14/2013 4:30 PM, Kate XXXXXX wrote:
>>>
>> Glenfiddich is cheap stuff... You want this!
>> http://www.singlemaltsdirect.com/wos-caol-ila-1981-54-5.html
>
> Thank you, Kate. I'll be sure to put that on my shopping list. I'll pick
> it up after I collect my new Bentley.
>
> Amazing that somewhere, there are people who actually do buy such
> things, and probably don't think much about it. After all, it's only
> money. *snort*
special. But if you want REALLY expensive whisky, go for this one!
http://www.singlemaltsdirect.com/collector-s-corner/rarest-of-the-rare/macallan-42-year-old-rarest-1969-decanter.html
>
> At the moment, I'm feeling very luxurious and spendthrift having bought
> my birthday present (a month early, but what the heck.) In our family, I
> do this, then tell DH what he got me, and thank him for his
> thoughtfulness. At any rate, I got a Keurig Vue single-serve beverage
> maker, and am having lots of fun with it. DH is in Frankfurt at the
> moment -- or is that tomorrow and he's still in Prague? He'll be home
> Sunday now that there's no ATC strike. The funny part of it is that
> every night, I think to myself that it's time to clean the coffee pot
> and get it set up for morning. Then I realize, no, I don't!
Ah... Pod machine. No, ta. I like to choose my coffee the way I
> At the moment, I'm feeling very luxurious and spendthrift having bought
> my birthday present (a month early, but what the heck.) In our family, I
> do this, then tell DH what he got me, and thank him for his
> thoughtfulness. At any rate, I got a Keurig Vue single-serve beverage
> maker, and am having lots of fun with it. DH is in Frankfurt at the
> moment -- or is that tomorrow and he's still in Prague? He'll be home
> Sunday now that there's no ATC strike. The funny part of it is that
> every night, I think to myself that it's time to clean the coffee pot
> and get it set up for morning. Then I realize, no, I don't!
choose my whisky. I buy beans and freeze them, and we grind them fresh
for every pot. Every few months I put in an order with Whittards, and I
need to get together with a friend and bulk buy some of the special
single estate coffees he gets from his supplier. If we bulk buy (4
kilos or more of coffee in total, though you can have 3 or 4 different
ones in the order), you get a reasonable deal, rather like getting a
case price on wine. We get through 2 or 3 six mug jugfuls between three
of us most days.
I'm still looking for a replacement filter coffee machine as the one we
were using went PHUT and puffed blue smoke at me the day after I got
back after being away for a weekend! Luckily this is not too urgent as
I have an old spare one...
Right now I am feeling extravagant after putting a deposit down with the
upholsterer to get my sofa and four chairs recovered. My hands will no
longer do upholstery proper, though re-covering the dining chairs
shouldn't be too hard... And after having to replace the dishwasher and
lawnmower when both died the weekend I was away!
David Scheidt
Jun 18, 2013, 8:56:33 PM6/18/13
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Kate XXXXXX <ka...@diceyhome.free-online.co.uk> wrote:
:Ah... Pod machine. No, ta. I like to choose my coffee the way I
said, the big reason[1] peole like the machines is because they're always
clean. All the parts that touch coffee are replaced every time. If
you're willing to clean properly and regularly, you can et better
results from a normal machine.
[1] the second reason is that the cups contain the right amount of
coffee; but that's also possible to get right without them doing it
for you.
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:Ah... Pod machine. No, ta. I like to choose my coffee the way I
:choose my whisky. I buy beans and freeze them, and we grind them fresh
:for every pot. Every few months I put in an order with Whittards, and I
Keurig sell a filter that allows you to use your own beans. That
:for every pot. Every few months I put in an order with Whittards, and I
said, the big reason[1] peole like the machines is because they're always
clean. All the parts that touch coffee are replaced every time. If
you're willing to clean properly and regularly, you can et better
results from a normal machine.
[1] the second reason is that the cups contain the right amount of
coffee; but that's also possible to get right without them doing it
for you.
--
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BEI Design
Jun 18, 2013, 9:10:37 PM6/18/13
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Pogonip
Jun 18, 2013, 11:38:23 PM6/18/13
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On 6/18/2013 5:56 PM, David Scheidt wrote:
> Keurig sell a filter that allows you to use your own beans. That
> said, the big reason[1] peole like the machines is because they're always
> clean. All the parts that touch coffee are replaced every time. If
> you're willing to clean properly and regularly, you can et better
> results from a normal machine.
>
>
> [1] the second reason is that the cups contain the right amount of
> coffee; but that's also possible to get right without them doing it
> for you.
Yes, although with the new Vue, it wasn't Keurig who sold the reuseable
> Keurig sell a filter that allows you to use your own beans. That
> said, the big reason[1] peole like the machines is because they're always
> clean. All the parts that touch coffee are replaced every time. If
> you're willing to clean properly and regularly, you can et better
> results from a normal machine.
>
>
> [1] the second reason is that the cups contain the right amount of
> coffee; but that's also possible to get right without them doing it
> for you.
cup, but I did get one. I've been buying coffee from Peet's, who roast
and ship the same day, and I've been getting it the next day. I don't
freeze the beans, though. Now that the patent has expired on K-cups,
Peet's is offering them. LOL! Not the Vue cups, though. My "old"
coffeemaker grinds the beans and makes the coffee. I'll be doing my own
grinding now. But the pre-filled cups are great for my husband, who
refuses to learn how to use technology, especially since he can get
someone else to do for him.
Pogonip
Jun 18, 2013, 11:39:19 PM6/18/13
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On 6/18/2013 6:10 PM, BEI Design wrote:
> And, I'd be willing to bet, a whole lot cheaper...
This is true. But I have my children's inheritance to spend.
> And, I'd be willing to bet, a whole lot cheaper...
Kate XXXXXX
Jun 19, 2013, 3:56:37 PM6/19/13
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On 19/06/2013 01:56, David Scheidt wrote:
> Kate XXXXXX<ka...@diceyhome.free-online.co.uk> wrote:
>
> :Ah... Pod machine. No, ta. I like to choose my coffee the way I
> :choose my whisky. I buy beans and freeze them, and we grind them fresh
> :for every pot. Every few months I put in an order with Whittards, and I
>
> Keurig sell a filter that allows you to use your own beans. That
> said, the big reason[1] peole like the machines is because they're always
> clean. All the parts that touch coffee are replaced every time. If
> you're willing to clean properly and regularly, you can et better
> results from a normal machine.
Ours goes in the dishwasher every night. :)
> Kate XXXXXX<ka...@diceyhome.free-online.co.uk> wrote:
>
> :Ah... Pod machine. No, ta. I like to choose my coffee the way I
> :choose my whisky. I buy beans and freeze them, and we grind them fresh
> :for every pot. Every few months I put in an order with Whittards, and I
>
> Keurig sell a filter that allows you to use your own beans. That
> said, the big reason[1] peole like the machines is because they're always
> clean. All the parts that touch coffee are replaced every time. If
> you're willing to clean properly and regularly, you can et better
> results from a normal machine.
>
>
> [1] the second reason is that the cups contain the right amount of
> coffee; but that's also possible to get right without them doing it
> for you.
Half pint mug for me (and that's Imperial, so 10fl oz) :)
>
> [1] the second reason is that the cups contain the right amount of
> coffee; but that's also possible to get right without them doing it
> for you.
Pogonip
Jun 19, 2013, 4:20:39 PM6/19/13
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On 6/18/2013 5:56 PM, David Scheidt wrote:
> [1] the second reason is that the cups contain the right amount of
> coffee; but that's also possible to get right without them doing it
> for you.
Like so many people I know, we have an assortment of mugs of various
> coffee; but that's also possible to get right without them doing it
> for you.
sizes and configurations. Most with significant mottoes or pictures on
them. It's been fun with the Keurig, which allows me to select the
amount of coffee, from 6oz. to 18 oz. with a default setting of 8 oz.
All of our mugs will hold 8 oz., but some will hold more, but once the
button is pushed, that's what you get. I almost overloaded a mug with
10 oz., underfilled another with 10. I have decided to mark the bottoms
of our favorites with a Sharpie, so I'll know how far I can go.
When I got new everyday dishes a few years ago, I got four mugs to
match, but had never used them. Today I did, I used one which I
discovered will easily hold 12 oz. so I can safely use the "travel mug"
Vue cups that came with the assortment.
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