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(completely and totally) "Stuff"
hey, it's money...but at least they *do* have someone that they can go to.
It is wonderful of your daughter to care for others like that...even though it's out of your pocket. Just be glad the beads weren't going that way, LOL! Mary -- Joy multiplies when it is shared among friends, but grief diminishes with every division. That is life. Drizzt Do'Urden (Exile - R.A. Salvatore) ================ MeijhanaDesigns - Unique Earrings and More! http://www.meijhanadesigns.com "Kathy N-V" wrote in message . giganews.com... For as long as I can remember, the euphemism for feminine hygiene products has been "stuff," said in that tone of voice. My sister, who still gets embarrassed buying her own "stuff," at nearly forty (!) comes and cleans out my bathroom cabinet on a regular basis. I used to buy a year's worth of supplies at Costco at a time, and just be done with it; but since I got sick, I don't make it to Costco much anymore. I don't have the heart to ask Bob to buy "stuff" on his Costco runs, especially since the packaging changes so much and so often that he'd have to stand there in the aisle forever and he'd be embarrassed. When I do make it to the drugstore or Wal-mart, I usually buy a bunch of stuff at a time, so I won't be caught short. However, I noticed that the bathroom supply was disappearing much more quickly than I anticipated. If the other female member of my household was going through that volume of stuff, we were going to have to have her treated for acute hemorrhage, because no one needs four packages of stuff in a week. (P/T D likes her own brand, and that wasn't disappearing at such an alarming rate) Today, my Mom took me out to lunch and shopping, and I bought yet another four packages of "stuff." When I got in, DD went to put all my purchases away for me. As I was catching my breath and watching, I noticed that three of the four packages were going into her backpack. Confused, I asked her why she needed so much for school - wouldn't a few items in her purse be enough? She took a deep breath, and I knew it was going to be a good story. "Well Mama, you buy the good kind of stuff. At Sterling, they don't have machines in the bathroom, and you have to go to the nurse. There's always boys in there, so it's wicked embarrassing to have to ask. Then, when she gives it to you, the kind she has are like a loaf of Wonder Bread, and they have long things on them, and safety pins! I don't even know what to do with them. So, I keep a whole bunch of stuff in my first floor locker, and all my friends know the combination to that locker. If we need stuff during the school day, they just go to that locker and get it." Then she started laughing. "My friend Matt asked me why I have two lockers. I told him that one was for books and the other was for private things. Matt asked me if I meant "girl things," and I told him yes. Then he said, "You girls shouldn't share makeup, it's not clean."" The instructions for next week are to (1) not enlighten Matt about the "makeup" in the locker, and (2) tell her buddies that they either have to bring some stuff themselves or kick a few bucks into the "stuff fund." Otherwise, they're going to have to carry purses or go to the nurse. (Within reason, of course. I don't mind a little extra, but four packages a week is a little more than I plan to provide) Kathy N-V, who never dreamed of having this problem. |
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Kathy...
I was thinking...with the environment that you said some of the children come from, perhaps they can't afford to bring them, either, or would be too embarrassed to ask parent to get them for them for school. Is there a female head of school (not necessarily the principal, just a person of power), that perhaps could be let known of the situation, and perhaps a couple of bucks could be swung that way? And what is purchased wouldn't have to be top notch... or perhaps this would be the optimal time to bring up the possibility of the machine in the bathroom. Perhaps one of the wholesale companies would be willing to provide one free of charge (the machine, not the product). Does this school ever experience vandalism? Some very good points were brought up here. but then again, somehow, it struck an "activist" chord in me...I have *ABSOLUTELY* no idea why!!! mary -- Joy multiplies when it is shared among friends, but grief diminishes with every division. That is life. Drizzt Do'Urden (Exile - R.A. Salvatore) ================ MeijhanaDesigns - Unique Earrings and More! http://www.meijhanadesigns.com "Kathy N-V" wrote in message . giganews.com... For as long as I can remember, the euphemism for feminine hygiene products has been "stuff," said in that tone of voice. My sister, who still gets embarrassed buying her own "stuff," at nearly forty (!) comes and cleans out my bathroom cabinet on a regular basis. I used to buy a year's worth of supplies at Costco at a time, and just be done with it; but since I got sick, I don't make it to Costco much anymore. I don't have the heart to ask Bob to buy "stuff" on his Costco runs, especially since the packaging changes so much and so often that he'd have to stand there in the aisle forever and he'd be embarrassed. When I do make it to the drugstore or Wal-mart, I usually buy a bunch of stuff at a time, so I won't be caught short. However, I noticed that the bathroom supply was disappearing much more quickly than I anticipated. If the other female member of my household was going through that volume of stuff, we were going to have to have her treated for acute hemorrhage, because no one needs four packages of stuff in a week. (P/T D likes her own brand, and that wasn't disappearing at such an alarming rate) Today, my Mom took me out to lunch and shopping, and I bought yet another four packages of "stuff." When I got in, DD went to put all my purchases away for me. As I was catching my breath and watching, I noticed that three of the four packages were going into her backpack. Confused, I asked her why she needed so much for school - wouldn't a few items in her purse be enough? She took a deep breath, and I knew it was going to be a good story. "Well Mama, you buy the good kind of stuff. At Sterling, they don't have machines in the bathroom, and you have to go to the nurse. There's always boys in there, so it's wicked embarrassing to have to ask. Then, when she gives it to you, the kind she has are like a loaf of Wonder Bread, and they have long things on them, and safety pins! I don't even know what to do with them. So, I keep a whole bunch of stuff in my first floor locker, and all my friends know the combination to that locker. If we need stuff during the school day, they just go to that locker and get it." Then she started laughing. "My friend Matt asked me why I have two lockers. I told him that one was for books and the other was for private things. Matt asked me if I meant "girl things," and I told him yes. Then he said, "You girls shouldn't share makeup, it's not clean."" The instructions for next week are to (1) not enlighten Matt about the "makeup" in the locker, and (2) tell her buddies that they either have to bring some stuff themselves or kick a few bucks into the "stuff fund." Otherwise, they're going to have to carry purses or go to the nurse. (Within reason, of course. I don't mind a little extra, but four packages a week is a little more than I plan to provide) Kathy N-V, who never dreamed of having this problem. |
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I thought they stopped making the wonder bread kind with tabs 15 years ago
or so! Now, I like not needing a special pair of panties with that little tab thing that poked me in a most tender spot but I would like to know who decided that putting adhesive near a spot with hair was a good thing? Have you decided what youre going to do as an alternative to supplying all the friends for free? Diana -- http://photos.yahoo.com/lunamom44 "Kathy N-V" wrote in message . giganews.com... For as long as I can remember, the euphemism for feminine hygiene products has been "stuff," said in that tone of voice. My sister, who still gets embarrassed buying her own "stuff," at nearly forty (!) comes and cleans out my bathroom cabinet on a regular basis. I used to buy a year's worth of supplies at Costco at a time, and just be done with it; but since I got sick, I don't make it to Costco much anymore. I don't have the heart to ask Bob to buy "stuff" on his Costco runs, especially since the packaging changes so much and so often that he'd have to stand there in the aisle forever and he'd be embarrassed. When I do make it to the drugstore or Wal-mart, I usually buy a bunch of stuff at a time, so I won't be caught short. However, I noticed that the bathroom supply was disappearing much more quickly than I anticipated. If the other female member of my household was going through that volume of stuff, we were going to have to have her treated for acute hemorrhage, because no one needs four packages of stuff in a week. (P/T D likes her own brand, and that wasn't disappearing at such an alarming rate) Today, my Mom took me out to lunch and shopping, and I bought yet another four packages of "stuff." When I got in, DD went to put all my purchases away for me. As I was catching my breath and watching, I noticed that three of the four packages were going into her backpack. Confused, I asked her why she needed so much for school - wouldn't a few items in her purse be enough? She took a deep breath, and I knew it was going to be a good story. "Well Mama, you buy the good kind of stuff. At Sterling, they don't have machines in the bathroom, and you have to go to the nurse. There's always boys in there, so it's wicked embarrassing to have to ask. Then, when she gives it to you, the kind she has are like a loaf of Wonder Bread, and they have long things on them, and safety pins! I don't even know what to do with them. So, I keep a whole bunch of stuff in my first floor locker, and all my friends know the combination to that locker. If we need stuff during the school day, they just go to that locker and get it." Then she started laughing. "My friend Matt asked me why I have two lockers. I told him that one was for books and the other was for private things. Matt asked me if I meant "girl things," and I told him yes. Then he said, "You girls shouldn't share makeup, it's not clean."" The instructions for next week are to (1) not enlighten Matt about the "makeup" in the locker, and (2) tell her buddies that they either have to bring some stuff themselves or kick a few bucks into the "stuff fund." Otherwise, they're going to have to carry purses or go to the nurse. (Within reason, of course. I don't mind a little extra, but four packages a week is a little more than I plan to provide) Kathy N-V, who never dreamed of having this problem. |
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Kathy, that school is tremendously lucky to have you around. Those kids are
very lucky, and I am sure they know that. You're so freaking cool! -- Kandice Seeber Air & Earth Designs http://www.lampwork.net I was thinking...with the environment that you said some of the children come from, perhaps they can't afford to bring them, either, or would be too embarrassed to ask parent to get them for them for school. Is there a female head of school (not necessarily the principal, just a person of power), that perhaps could be let known of the situation, and perhaps a couple of bucks could be swung that way? And what is purchased wouldn't have to be top notch... Actually, I've decided what I'm going to do. It's DD's last year at this school, and in high school, all the girls seem to carry purses. (Apparently the time honored method of carrying stuff in your sock has gone by the wayside) I'll speak with the vice principal, who is female, new and thinks I'm whacked anyway, and see what to do about upgrading the stuff the the nurse gives out, and to see if they can put machines in the bathroom. Since the school budget for this year is already [over]spent, I'm sure that nothing can happen until next September. So, for the rest of this year, I'll take care of the stuff problem. Tomorrow Bob and I will go to Costco, I'll buy a few of the big honkin' boxes, and replace them when necessary. Also, each term I give the principal a check to cover "miscellaneous expenses." This term, it paid for calculators for the eighth graders who cannot afford them (they're learning upper level math). I'll mention that "stuff" would be a good purchase for my second term check. BTW, I compute my donation check by taking the tuition I was paying for DD's parochial school and giving that amount over the four terms. I had actually been saving money for DD to go to a really prestigious prep school, but sh e greatly prefers Sterling. So, I figure even with the donations, I'm way, way ahead. Lastly, "boy stuff" is available for free to any student. It's in a basket in the health classroom, and can be taken without anyone seeing, as the health teacher leaves her room open when she's off teaching other classes around the building. I'm not sure where they get them - planned parenthood maybe, or maybe some of my miscellaneous money pays for them. I know for sure that it's not included in the school budget (I sit through every school committee meeting, and no way would they pay for that). Kathy N-V, who would be happy to pay for "boy stuff" as well |
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Lastly, "boy stuff" is available for free to any student. It's in a basket in the health classroom, and can be taken without anyone seeing VERY PROGRESSIVE many schools (or rather communities) have frowned on this as "encouraging sex" among the young. Apparently my aunt, you and I are among the minority who would rather they be "safe than sorry." You are such a nice person... G the girls should vote you their "angel of mercy." I do remember those embarassing early years --and even when I shopped for myself that bit of "uncomfortable" public display thing -- Amazing how we get steeled as we get older... today, I just throw the stuff on the conveyor at the grocery store - and if it's a male clerk - well it's HIS problem he has to deal with it.... LOL Cheryl of A HREF="http://www.dragonbeads.com" DRAGON BEADS /A Flameworked beads and glass http://www.dragonbeads.com/ |
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It was almost incomprehensible to her to
discover that I get that crap on a daily basis. Kathy N-V Kathy- that's horrid. I must say NOBODY has ever questioned me parking in handicap - and I do NOT look handicapped -- unless you get close and happend to hear my huffing puffing and wheezing on a bad asthma day. The rest of the time - with 60% capacity - as long as I take it easy and slow - I look and sound normal. I've seen the look of shock on my classmates (at law school) faces when they have (on rare occassions) seen me climb the stairs at school - and realize it's a major job for me! Or walk with me to the parking lot - or the bookstore - and realize that my stopping along the way is a necessary thing.... then you can see when the realization hits them that I really do have physical limits... Cheryl of A HREF="http://www.dragonbeads.com" DRAGON BEADS /A Flameworked beads and glass http://www.dragonbeads.com/ |
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Perhaps it has to do with location. I don't see it here in Alaska, and I
don't know if it's that bad in the West where drivers are often more courtious. Tina "Cheryl" wrote in message ... It was almost incomprehensible to her to discover that I get that crap on a daily basis. Kathy N-V Kathy- that's horrid. I must say NOBODY has ever questioned me parking in handicap - and I do NOT look handicapped -- unless you get close and happend to hear my huffing puffing and wheezing on a bad asthma day. The rest of the time - with 60% capacity - as long as I take it easy and slow - I look and sound normal. I've seen the look of shock on my classmates (at law school) faces when they have (on rare occassions) seen me climb the stairs at school - and realize it's a major job for me! Or walk with me to the parking lot - or the bookstore - and realize that my stopping along the way is a necessary thing.... then you can see when the realization hits them that I really do have physical limits... Cheryl of A HREF="http://www.dragonbeads.com" DRAGON BEADS /A Flameworked beads and glass http://www.dragonbeads.com/ |
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Actually I have often asked men to get my supplies for me (if I can trust
them to get the right kind). Maybe it's just the men I know, but they don't seem to mind. Heck, they may even be proud to have people know they are that comfortable with intimate female stuff. Or at least that part makes it tolerable. Also some men do get to that point where, if others are uncomfortable about it, that's the other person's problem. Tina "Cheryl" wrote in message ... Lastly, "boy stuff" is available for free to any student. It's in a basket in the health classroom, and can be taken without anyone seeing VERY PROGRESSIVE many schools (or rather communities) have frowned on this as "encouraging sex" among the young. Apparently my aunt, you and I are among the minority who would rather they be "safe than sorry." You are such a nice person... G the girls should vote you their "angel of mercy." I do remember those embarassing early years --and even when I shopped for myself that bit of "uncomfortable" public display thing -- Amazing how we get steeled as we get older... today, I just throw the stuff on the conveyor at the grocery store - and if it's a male clerk - well it's HIS problem he has to deal with it.... LOL Cheryl of A HREF="http://www.dragonbeads.com" DRAGON BEADS /A Flameworked beads and glass http://www.dragonbeads.com/ |
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Kathy... when you go in for "stuff"...why not talk to the manager? They may be willing to donate...or ask if you could possibly leave a number for when they do markdowns? I go into the drugstores around here (admittedly, "namebrand" i.e. Longs, or RiteAid), and sometimes see grocerycarts with markdowns, and that is in it sometimes. So perhaps if they give you a call before they put "stuff" out, it would give you a chance to snag it up? If/when I see coupons in the paper, here, I will cut them for you...(don't always read the sales part of the paper...) Mary |
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