I initially read that as octopus testicles, and I thought, “That’s not right…”
Then I read it again and saw it was tentacles and thought, “I’m not sure that’s any better.”
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Then I read it again and saw it was tentacles and thought, “I’m not sure that’s any better.”
I’m making punch!
... and Judy ?
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Wow, you are really telling your age, LOL. And the fact that I knew who you were talking about shows mine as well
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Punch and Judy still happens here!Wow, you are really telling your age, LOL. And the fact that I knew who you were talking about shows mine as well
I found a picture of that:Actually got to see some when I was a kid, back in the 1880s...
I believe you’re third from the right…
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I think there are places that rent, maybe via membership, high end bags so women can have a "new" bag every so often. Don't know if she would like something like that, but you could drop a few hints and see. Like, oh, dear, one of the women on DC said her husband bought her a membership or a year's worth of rental bags and she was gushing about it.
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We don't give each other presents anymore either, as we get things we want as they come up through the year. The DGDs get cash since one is in her late teens and the other early 20s.
I like the idea of adopting a family as well. We always give to Toys for Tots, but adopting a family seems more personal, especially one with teens as they are often overlooked.
I like the idea of adopting a family as well. We always give to Toys for Tots, but adopting a family seems more personal, especially one with teens as they are often overlooked.
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We are going to the Italian market in a bit. We are having porchetta for Christmas dinner so I wanted some cippolini to cook agrodolce, as I think they will be a good counterpoint to the porchetta.
We'll pick up some pastries, maybe some chestnuts, and nduja.
We'll pick up some pastries, maybe some chestnuts, and nduja.
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We do that as well - this year, we did so in Pennsylvania, while we were on vacation.
I don't get this handbag thing at all. I never owned a handbag, ever. A basic large shoulder bag is all I've ever used. I always think with stupidly expensive things, that unless you are trotting around in very posh circles then nobody can tell the difference anyway.
Perfume is a different matter. I love expensive perfume...
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I don't get either either, nor do I get the shoes thing
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It's a status thing for some.
I do have to say though, I have a couple of fairly expensive handbags, a small one and a cross body messenger type bag. My DD had a fit for the larger bag years ago, so I floated her a loan for half of it and the other half was part of her Christmas present. Her husband would have had a cow if she spent that much for a bag. I really liked both of the bags as well and got the smaller one for myself, then thought about it for a few days and got the larger one too. They are classic looking bags so have never gone out of style and, even though it's been 10+ years they still look nearly brand new. There is something to be said for quality materials and workmanship. I'll also say I haven't bought another handbag since.
As far as shoes, I've only had one pair of very expensive shoes. They were purchased back when I was in my mid 20s. They were black 5 inch stilettos. Have to say, they were quite comfortable, especially being stilettos, and they lasted longer than I was able to keep wearing them. They were a size 5 and my foot spread out as I got older enough that at 5.5 to 6 I just couldn't comfortably wear them.
There's the difference between Venezuelan and British women, perhaps. Venezuelan women always dress up; they use perfume, make up and stylish clothing, even if they can't afford them. Perhaps it's a status thing, perhaps it's just that Venezuelan women, in general, are very attractive and like people to know that.
It's probably why Venezuelan women have won the Miss Universe contest 7 times and the Miss World contest 6 times.