Veering off topic - steamers

On 8/27/08 11:28 AM, "Lucille" lzoltynospam@now at comcast..net wrote:


"lewmew" wrote in message
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On Aug 27, 6:27 am, Cheryl Isaak wrote:
Not to clean your carpet or run your car, but as an alternative to an
iron?

Which one did you buy and do you like it?

Cheryl

No recommendations, but my first thought was actually clams LOL!

Linda


I was thinking clams too. All the talk about Brooklyn reminded me of a
place called "Lundy's" where we would go for a bucket of steamers.

As far as a steamer is concerned, I have an old one that I rarely ever use.
It just doesn't do a good enough job to dig it out. If I need extra steam,
I just use the burst of steam button on my Rowenta iron.

I've had better irons in the past but this one does a decent job.

Lucille


Pne of my good friends got the Rowenta commercial type one, and it works
well. I was going to do it, but, with the new(ish) dryer with the upper
hanging sections (if I remove the mesh sweater racks) I can steam, refreshh,
wrinkle release, and it works really well. We have 2 travel type steamers -
a Phillips and I think a Rowenta - both are handy for a trip, or a quick
steam. But, the bigger one, with the bottom reservoir, and long hose works
better. It's not the same as an iron on cottons, but for blends, or knits
works really well. It's helpful on some cottons - like pique, or
lightweight, or broadcloth that was already perma-pressed, but won't help
the 100% fine, pinpoint cotton dress shirts. The iron still has to do them.

Ellice

On 8/28/08 6:13 PM, in article , "ellice"
wrote:

On 8/27/08 11:28 AM, "Lucille" lzoltynospam@now at comcast..net wrote:


"lewmew" wrote in message
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On Aug 27, 6:27 am, Cheryl Isaak wrote:
Not to clean your carpet or run your car, but as an alternative to an
iron?

Which one did you buy and do you like it?

Cheryl

No recommendations, but my first thought was actually clams LOL!

Linda


I was thinking clams too. All the talk about Brooklyn reminded me of a
place called "Lundy's" where we would go for a bucket of steamers.

As far as a steamer is concerned, I have an old one that I rarely ever use.
It just doesn't do a good enough job to dig it out. If I need extra steam,
I just use the burst of steam button on my Rowenta iron.

I've had better irons in the past but this one does a decent job.

Lucille


Pne of my good friends got the Rowenta commercial type one, and it works
well. I was going to do it, but, with the new(ish) dryer with the upper
hanging sections (if I remove the mesh sweater racks) I can steam, refreshh,
wrinkle release, and it works really well. We have 2 travel type steamers -
a Phillips and I think a Rowenta - both are handy for a trip, or a quick
steam. But, the bigger one, with the bottom reservoir, and long hose works
better. It's not the same as an iron on cottons, but for blends, or knits
works really well. It's helpful on some cottons - like pique, or
lightweight, or broadcloth that was already perma-pressed, but won't help
the 100% fine, pinpoint cotton dress shirts. The iron still has to do them.

Ellice


I was looking at some lovely LL Bean cotton Oxford style shirts yesterday.
They'd be pure heaven to wear and hell to take care of....and they were way
too expensive anyway...

C

On 8/28/08 6:25 AM, "Cheryl Isaak" wrote:

On 8/27/08 1:30 PM, in article ,
"Bruce Fletcher (remove dentures to reply)"
wrote:

Cheryl Isaak wrote:
Maybe I'll stick to the iron for the work shirts.


Use the RAF ironing technique. Iron the cuffs, the collar and the centre
portion of the front.

More likely the collar, sleeves and back; I'll be wearing a apron over the
front.

Cheryl

When I had the Starbucks experience - I got some nice blend shirts that were
fine just coming out of the dryer slightly damp and being hung up. Or, if
you're smart - get some long sleeved colored polos from LLBean or Lands End,
and those don't need ironing. Plus they're comfy. Not cheap, but they wash
really well and last - you're worth it!

On the steamer topic - I was in COSTCO yesterday, and they had a "Tobi"
commercial one for $95. Looked very nice. Personally, I have an ironing
board upstairs on the bedroom floor, and downstairs in the sewing world -
and 2 irons. What can I say. You could just get one of those little
mini-boards and do the quick touch up for the key areas.

On this clothes for work thing - I actually had to order a bunch of scrubs -
what fun. We get new uniforms sometime in October or November or December -
they don't know. And stupidly - WHITE! I mean, really, no one has staff
drawing bloods, doing messy stuff - wear white anymore. But, in the
meantime, I'm living in a world of black and khaki. The only annoying thing
- the practice reimburses you for your unis if you use the official ones -
after a year - but for me and one of the other new nursing staff, they only
had size 4-6 in stock - so we have to buy our own, and no reimbursement ever
(besides tax write-off). Oh, well. My black scrubs (semi-cute top) look
like a fuzzy snow land - as soon as I sit to put on my shoes, I'm covered
with Puckster down. I think I'll be living with a lint roller everywhere I
go. Good thing - definitely not ironing these unis!

Ellice

On 8/28/08 12:35 PM, "lewmew" wrote:



The new dress code is for pressed long sleeve white button down shirts. I'm
stretching it with 3/4 sleeves since those are "fashion" and can be found
cheap. I might try and find one mens long sleeve shirt for days corporate is
going to be around.

Cheryl

Check out Eddie Bauer. They have wrinkle resistant shirts that are
the BEST. I own at least a half dozen and they never, ever need
ironing. May be a bit more expensive, but believe me, worth every
cent!

Linda

Good idea. Actually, for DH's work, we get the wrinkle resistant
Nordstraom's own brand button downs - and those do really well. I wonder if
on the web-site they have a female version. He gets their stain resistant
slacks as well - during the anniversary sale. They're less pricey than the
Joseph A Banks ones, and wear really well. Even the regualr khaki types
that are a heavier twill, don't go on sale - but about $45 per - last a few
years at least and hold the press.

ellice

On 8/28/08 5:22 PM, "Cheryl Isaak" wrote:

On 8/28/08 4:53 PM, in article ,
"Lucille" lzoltynospam@now at comcast..net wrote:


"Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message
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On 8/28/08 3:35 PM, in article
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"Lucille" lzoltynospam@now at comcast..net wrote:


"Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message
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On 8/28/08 12:35 PM, in article
,
"lewmew"
wrote:



The new dress code is for pressed long sleeve white button down
shirts.
I'm
stretching it with 3/4 sleeves since those are "fashion" and can be
found
cheap. I might try and find one mens long sleeve shirt for days
corporate is
going to be around.

Cheryl

Check out Eddie Bauer. They have wrinkle resistant shirts that are
the BEST. I own at least a half dozen and they never, ever need
ironing. May be a bit more expensive, but believe me, worth every
cent!

Linda
Sigh - there were stores locally, but they're all gone now... I really
need
to try things like that on.

C

I think I bought one in Lands End. That was some time go, but I
imagine
they would still be available there. Do they sell Lands End in your
Sears
stores? They do here.



Lucille



I'm cheap at heart... And I haven't been thrilled with the quality of the
Land's End stuff of late.

I found some lovely long sleeve white shirts at LL Beans' for $$$$ and
truly
far too nice for work with wood markers and such


I don't blame you. They were pricey even way back when I bought them to
wear to work.

You probably should try (gasp) Wal-Mart or K-Mart and look for something
that's a poly/cotton mix. They generally need no ironing and hold up fairly
well. Certainly they would be fine for work.

Lucille




No K-Mart up here, they all became Sears Essentials. I rarely wander into
WalMart any more. Though they always have good prices on the hair care DD
has come to prefer....
C

OK - I had a K-mart visit about 2 weeks ago - I wouldn't recommend it. It's
definitely a resource if you're truly stuck in the barely pay-check to
pay-check, but the quality of the merchandise was bleak. Even for cheap.

I know that you have Target - try there. I did give in and get some scrubs
at Wal-Mart (only place here which carries basics, not pricey - as I needed
light blue). Their stuff looked okay - not great - but the merchandise in
Target for women is much nicer, and similar price.

You know, Cheryl, since this is a requirement for work, you can write it off
on your taxes, so buy yourself some decent shirts that will fit and wash
well, and you don't have to waste limited time ironing. Honestly, woman,
you'll spend ridiculous amounts on the kiddie's sports stuff - spend an
extra handful on yourself - and be done with it. Or get in the car and
drive to Providence or Natick or Burlington Mall!

ellice

On 8/30/08 9:18 AM, in article , "ellice"
wrote:

On 8/28/08 5:22 PM, "Cheryl Isaak" wrote:

On 8/28/08 4:53 PM, in article ,
"Lucille" lzoltynospam@now at comcast..net wrote:


"Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message
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On 8/28/08 3:35 PM, in article
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"Lucille" lzoltynospam@now at comcast..net wrote:


"Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message
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On 8/28/08 12:35 PM, in article
,
"lewmew"
wrote:



The new dress code is for pressed long sleeve white button down
shirts.
I'm
stretching it with 3/4 sleeves since those are "fashion" and can be
found
cheap. I might try and find one mens long sleeve shirt for days
corporate is
going to be around.

Cheryl

Check out Eddie Bauer. They have wrinkle resistant shirts that are
the BEST. I own at least a half dozen and they never, ever need
ironing. May be a bit more expensive, but believe me, worth every
cent!

Linda
Sigh - there were stores locally, but they're all gone now... I really
need
to try things like that on.

C

I think I bought one in Lands End. That was some time go, but I
imagine
they would still be available there. Do they sell Lands End in your
Sears
stores? They do here.



Lucille



I'm cheap at heart... And I haven't been thrilled with the quality of the
Land's End stuff of late.

I found some lovely long sleeve white shirts at LL Beans' for $$$$ and
truly
far too nice for work with wood markers and such


I don't blame you. They were pricey even way back when I bought them to
wear to work.

You probably should try (gasp) Wal-Mart or K-Mart and look for something
that's a poly/cotton mix. They generally need no ironing and hold up fairly
well. Certainly they would be fine for work.

Lucille




No K-Mart up here, they all became Sears Essentials. I rarely wander into
WalMart any more. Though they always have good prices on the hair care DD
has come to prefer....
C

OK - I had a K-mart visit about 2 weeks ago - I wouldn't recommend it. It's
definitely a resource if you're truly stuck in the barely pay-check to
pay-check, but the quality of the merchandise was bleak. Even for cheap.

I know that you have Target - try there. I did give in and get some scrubs
at Wal-Mart (only place here which carries basics, not pricey - as I needed
light blue). Their stuff looked okay - not great - but the merchandise in
Target for women is much nicer, and similar price.

You know, Cheryl, since this is a requirement for work, you can write it off
on your taxes, so buy yourself some decent shirts that will fit and wash
well, and you don't have to waste limited time ironing. Honestly, woman,
you'll spend ridiculous amounts on the kiddie's sports stuff - spend an
extra handful on yourself - and be done with it. Or get in the car and
drive to Providence or Natick or Burlington Mall!

ellice

I've save receipts so far, but have to wonder if they'd be allowed. Uniforms
are easy - however something as basic as a white shirt might be tougher.
Maybe I should talk to an old buddy that worked at IBM during the "uniform
dress code" and see if they managed to deduct the clothes.

The old Scots/grew up during the Depression/frugal to a fault side of me
that I got from my mother and grandmother makes feel that wearing a $$$
shirt to a place were I know I am going to dirty (paint, stain, grime,
putty) and that some of the above stain fabric permanently. And making the
shirt no longer fit to wear and a complete loss. And right now I'm kicking
myself over not grabbing a second pair of black, ultra cheap, pull on black
pants when I found them at Kohl's (marked down to $13 plus I had a 30% off
entire purchase coupon).

Cheryl

On 8/31/08 9:09 AM, "Cheryl Isaak" wrote:

On 8/30/08 9:18 AM, in article , "ellice"
wrote:

On 8/28/08 5:22 PM, "Cheryl Isaak" wrote:

On 8/28/08 4:53 PM, in article ,
"Lucille" lzoltynospam@now at comcast..net wrote:


"Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message
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On 8/28/08 3:35 PM, in article
,
"Lucille" lzoltynospam@now at comcast..net wrote:


"Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message
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On 8/28/08 12:35 PM, in article
,
"lewmew"
wrote:



The new dress code is for pressed long sleeve white button down
shirts.
I'm
stretching it with 3/4 sleeves since those are "fashion" and can be
found
cheap. I might try and find one mens long sleeve shirt for days
corporate is
going to be around.

Cheryl

Check out Eddie Bauer. They have wrinkle resistant shirts that are
the BEST. I own at least a half dozen and they never, ever need
ironing. May be a bit more expensive, but believe me, worth every
cent!

Linda
Sigh - there were stores locally, but they're all gone now... I really
need
to try things like that on.

C

I think I bought one in Lands End. That was some time go, but I
imagine
they would still be available there. Do they sell Lands End in your
Sears
stores? They do here.



Lucille



I'm cheap at heart... And I haven't been thrilled with the quality of the
Land's End stuff of late.

I found some lovely long sleeve white shirts at LL Beans' for $$$$ and
truly
far too nice for work with wood markers and such


I don't blame you. They were pricey even way back when I bought them to
wear to work.

You probably should try (gasp) Wal-Mart or K-Mart and look for something
that's a poly/cotton mix. They generally need no ironing and hold up
fairly
well. Certainly they would be fine for work.

Lucille




No K-Mart up here, they all became Sears Essentials. I rarely wander into
WalMart any more. Though they always have good prices on the hair care DD
has come to prefer....
C

OK - I had a K-mart visit about 2 weeks ago - I wouldn't recommend it. It's
definitely a resource if you're truly stuck in the barely pay-check to
pay-check, but the quality of the merchandise was bleak. Even for cheap.

I know that you have Target - try there. I did give in and get some scrubs
at Wal-Mart (only place here which carries basics, not pricey - as I needed
light blue). Their stuff looked okay - not great - but the merchandise in
Target for women is much nicer, and similar price.

You know, Cheryl, since this is a requirement for work, you can write it off
on your taxes, so buy yourself some decent shirts that will fit and wash
well, and you don't have to waste limited time ironing. Honestly, woman,
you'll spend ridiculous amounts on the kiddie's sports stuff - spend an
extra handful on yourself - and be done with it. Or get in the car and
drive to Providence or Natick or Burlington Mall!

ellice

I've save receipts so far, but have to wonder if they'd be allowed. Uniforms
are easy - however something as basic as a white shirt might be tougher.
Maybe I should talk to an old buddy that worked at IBM during the "uniform
dress code" and see if they managed to deduct the clothes.

A uniform doesn't have to be a "uniform" as in with your name embroidered on
it. If your work requires a certain uniform - as in white shirt, khaki
pants, and doesn't reimburse you for them, and you specifically have them
for work, not pleasure, then it's an unreimbursed employee expense for
uniform. Save your receipts. Don't wear them for other stuff.


The old Scots/grew up during the Depression/frugal to a fault side of me
that I got from my mother and grandmother makes feel that wearing a $$$
shirt to a place were I know I am going to dirty (paint, stain, grime,
putty) and that some of the above stain fabric permanently. And making the
shirt no longer fit to wear and a complete loss. And right now I'm kicking
myself over not grabbing a second pair of black, ultra cheap, pull on black
pants when I found them at Kohl's (marked down to $13 plus I had a 30% off
entire purchase coupon).

Cheryl

Silly you - just remember that cutting off your nose to spite your face, or
my favorite - the penny-wise, pound foolish things.

Ellice

On 9/1/08 11:00 PM, in article , "ellice"
wrote:

On 8/31/08 9:09 AM, "Cheryl Isaak" wrote:

On 8/30/08 9:18 AM, in article , "ellice"
wrote:

On 8/28/08 5:22 PM, "Cheryl Isaak" wrote:

On 8/28/08 4:53 PM, in article
,
"Lucille" lzoltynospam@now at comcast..net wrote:


"Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message
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On 8/28/08 3:35 PM, in article
,
"Lucille" lzoltynospam@now at comcast..net wrote:


"Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message
...
On 8/28/08 12:35 PM, in article
,
"lewmew"
wrote:



The new dress code is for pressed long sleeve white button down
shirts.
I'm
stretching it with 3/4 sleeves since those are "fashion" and can be
found
cheap. I might try and find one mens long sleeve shirt for days
corporate is
going to be around.

Cheryl

Check out Eddie Bauer. They have wrinkle resistant shirts that are
the BEST. I own at least a half dozen and they never, ever need
ironing. May be a bit more expensive, but believe me, worth every
cent!

Linda
Sigh - there were stores locally, but they're all gone now... I really
need
to try things like that on.

C

I think I bought one in Lands End. That was some time go, but I
imagine
they would still be available there. Do they sell Lands End in your
Sears
stores? They do here.



Lucille



I'm cheap at heart... And I haven't been thrilled with the quality of the
Land's End stuff of late.

I found some lovely long sleeve white shirts at LL Beans' for $$$$ and
truly
far too nice for work with wood markers and such


I don't blame you. They were pricey even way back when I bought them to
wear to work.

You probably should try (gasp) Wal-Mart or K-Mart and look for something
that's a poly/cotton mix. They generally need no ironing and hold up
fairly
well. Certainly they would be fine for work.

Lucille




No K-Mart up here, they all became Sears Essentials. I rarely wander into
WalMart any more. Though they always have good prices on the hair care DD
has come to prefer....
C

OK - I had a K-mart visit about 2 weeks ago - I wouldn't recommend it. It's
definitely a resource if you're truly stuck in the barely pay-check to
pay-check, but the quality of the merchandise was bleak. Even for cheap.

I know that you have Target - try there. I did give in and get some scrubs
at Wal-Mart (only place here which carries basics, not pricey - as I needed
light blue). Their stuff looked okay - not great - but the merchandise in
Target for women is much nicer, and similar price.

You know, Cheryl, since this is a requirement for work, you can write it off
on your taxes, so buy yourself some decent shirts that will fit and wash
well, and you don't have to waste limited time ironing. Honestly, woman,
you'll spend ridiculous amounts on the kiddie's sports stuff - spend an
extra handful on yourself - and be done with it. Or get in the car and
drive to Providence or Natick or Burlington Mall!

ellice

I've save receipts so far, but have to wonder if they'd be allowed. Uniforms
are easy - however something as basic as a white shirt might be tougher.
Maybe I should talk to an old buddy that worked at IBM during the "uniform
dress code" and see if they managed to deduct the clothes.

A uniform doesn't have to be a "uniform" as in with your name embroidered on
it. If your work requires a certain uniform - as in white shirt, khaki
pants, and doesn't reimburse you for them, and you specifically have them
for work, not pleasure, then it's an unreimbursed employee expense for
uniform. Save your receipts. Don't wear them for other stuff.

A quick check with a local buddy whose a CPA - since this is "basic
clothing" that "most people would have anyway" that getting the deduction is
"unlikely".


The old Scots/grew up during the Depression/frugal to a fault side of me
that I got from my mother and grandmother makes feel that wearing a $$$
shirt to a place were I know I am going to dirty (paint, stain, grime,
putty) and that some of the above stain fabric permanently. And making the
shirt no longer fit to wear and a complete loss. And right now I'm kicking
myself over not grabbing a second pair of black, ultra cheap, pull on black
pants when I found them at Kohl's (marked down to $13 plus I had a 30% off
entire purchase coupon).

Cheryl

Silly you - just remember that cutting off your nose to spite your face, or
my favorite - the penny-wise, pound foolish things.

Ellice

Is it really? Remember, I work in a really dirty place - with stain pens
and climb ladders and investigate the dark corners of Receiving. None of us
really expect any shirt to stay unstained - ever. And once it is stained,
we're not allowed to wear it at work.

At this point, cost is the overriding consideration. DH is buying DS a car.

Cheryl

On 9/2/08 6:21 AM, "Cheryl Isaak" wrote:

On 9/1/08 11:00 PM, in article , "ellice"
wrote:

On 8/31/08 9:09 AM, "Cheryl Isaak" wrote:

On 8/30/08 9:18 AM, in article , "ellice"
wrote:

On 8/28/08 5:22 PM, "Cheryl Isaak" wrote:

On 8/28/08 4:53 PM, in article
,
"Lucille" lzoltynospam@now at comcast..net wrote:


"Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message
...
On 8/28/08 3:35 PM, in article
,
"Lucille" lzoltynospam@now at comcast..net wrote:


"Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message
...
On 8/28/08 12:35 PM, in article
,
"lewmew"
wrote:



The new dress code is for pressed long sleeve white button down
shirts.
I'm
stretching it with 3/4 sleeves since those are "fashion" and can be
found
cheap. I might try and find one mens long sleeve shirt for days
corporate is
going to be around.

Cheryl

Check out Eddie Bauer. They have wrinkle resistant shirts that are
the BEST. I own at least a half dozen and they never, ever need
ironing. May be a bit more expensive, but believe me, worth every
cent!

Linda
Sigh - there were stores locally, but they're all gone now... I really
need
to try things like that on.

C

I think I bought one in Lands End. That was some time go, but I
imagine
they would still be available there. Do they sell Lands End in your
Sears
stores? They do here.



Lucille



I'm cheap at heart... And I haven't been thrilled with the quality of
the
Land's End stuff of late.

I found some lovely long sleeve white shirts at LL Beans' for $$$$ and
truly
far too nice for work with wood markers and such


I don't blame you. They were pricey even way back when I bought them to
wear to work.

You probably should try (gasp) Wal-Mart or K-Mart and look for something
that's a poly/cotton mix. They generally need no ironing and hold up
fairly
well. Certainly they would be fine for work.

Lucille




No K-Mart up here, they all became Sears Essentials. I rarely wander into
WalMart any more. Though they always have good prices on the hair care DD
has come to prefer....
C

OK - I had a K-mart visit about 2 weeks ago - I wouldn't recommend it.
It's
definitely a resource if you're truly stuck in the barely pay-check to
pay-check, but the quality of the merchandise was bleak. Even for cheap.

I know that you have Target - try there. I did give in and get some scrubs
at Wal-Mart (only place here which carries basics, not pricey - as I needed
light blue). Their stuff looked okay - not great - but the merchandise in
Target for women is much nicer, and similar price.

You know, Cheryl, since this is a requirement for work, you can write it
off
on your taxes, so buy yourself some decent shirts that will fit and wash
well, and you don't have to waste limited time ironing. Honestly, woman,
you'll spend ridiculous amounts on the kiddie's sports stuff - spend an
extra handful on yourself - and be done with it. Or get in the car and
drive to Providence or Natick or Burlington Mall!

ellice

I've save receipts so far, but have to wonder if they'd be allowed. Uniforms
are easy - however something as basic as a white shirt might be tougher.
Maybe I should talk to an old buddy that worked at IBM during the "uniform
dress code" and see if they managed to deduct the clothes.

A uniform doesn't have to be a "uniform" as in with your name embroidered on
it. If your work requires a certain uniform - as in white shirt, khaki
pants, and doesn't reimburse you for them, and you specifically have them
for work, not pleasure, then it's an unreimbursed employee expense for
uniform. Save your receipts. Don't wear them for other stuff.

A quick check with a local buddy whose a CPA - since this is "basic
clothing" that "most people would have anyway" that getting the deduction is
"unlikely".


The old Scots/grew up during the Depression/frugal to a fault side of me
that I got from my mother and grandmother makes feel that wearing a $$$
shirt to a place were I know I am going to dirty (paint, stain, grime,
putty) and that some of the above stain fabric permanently. And making the
shirt no longer fit to wear and a complete loss. And right now I'm kicking
myself over not grabbing a second pair of black, ultra cheap, pull on black
pants when I found them at Kohl's (marked down to $13 plus I had a 30% off
entire purchase coupon).

Cheryl

Silly you - just remember that cutting off your nose to spite your face, or
my favorite - the penny-wise, pound foolish things.

Ellice

Is it really? Remember, I work in a really dirty place - with stain pens
and climb ladders and investigate the dark corners of Receiving. None of us
really expect any shirt to stay unstained - ever. And once it is stained,
we're not allowed to wear it at work.

Oh, I understand. OTOH, if they're white, you can bleach them - for a
while.

At this point, cost is the overriding consideration. DH is buying DS a car.

Uh huh - no surprise there. Hope he'll do some carpooling of his little
sister when allowed to. Around here the new drivers can't have minors in
the car as passengers - unless the adult is with them.

Ellice