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Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Monday, January 30, 2006 - 5:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Hukd - it's absolutely OK. Why, I have been known to snatch Julip's dog, Daphne, and place her at Jinksy's house. Turnabout is fair play, right? You got a great chuckle out of me!


P.S. Bonza & Precious thank you for the compliment!

Julip
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09-28-2005

Monday, January 30, 2006 - 5:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
OMG - Now I've seen it all! Hukd, that is too much. ROFL!

Bonza - I love it. The Bonza burner has scent wafting out of his nostrils, and the melted tart sits in his head? Where do I sign up, and is there a Precious counterpart?

I'll take five.

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Monday, January 30, 2006 - 5:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Julip - your order can be filled immediately!

Well, after about 8 hours, I still love Butter Cream Crunch, and it has mellowed a bit. Totally thumbs up!

Julip
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09-28-2005

Monday, January 30, 2006 - 6:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
I totally forgot that I had a Buttercream Crunch from a recent sampler, until I checked the spreadsheet. I've been drooling over it ever since you and Sea started raving about it. I'm putting it on right now!

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Monday, January 30, 2006 - 6:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Julip - be sure to report back!



Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Monday, January 30, 2006 - 6:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I'm on my third happy day with BCC!! Ah maple, yes there is that in there..

Crap, I'm feeling that In-n-Out Burger lol that is how people used to modify the bumper stickers.. removing the B and r.

Hopefully I'll be too lazy to drive over to Beach Blvd where the nearest In-n-Out is located.

I'm so depraved today that the 7-11 is calling, trying to convince me I could just walk over there for a Gi-normous hot dog

I should stay in.. it is dark, after all, and have some cereal, or just EAT a Butter Cream Crunch!

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Monday, January 30, 2006 - 6:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    


Mamapors
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07-29-2004

Monday, January 30, 2006 - 6:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamapors a private message Print Post    
Sea--I vote for driving over to In and Out. Go to drive through and you don't have to get cold. Then run back into the house. That hot dog would give me heart burn
And listen to Bonza. No tart eating!!!

Mamapors
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07-29-2004

Monday, January 30, 2006 - 9:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamapors a private message Print Post    
Mention heart burn and everyone runs. Sorry.

Citruscitygal
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08-07-2003

Monday, January 30, 2006 - 9:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Citruscitygal a private message Print Post    
I couldn't resist another minute. I just put on a Cinnamon Stick Tarty Part. It's going to keep me company in my office while I do W-2 forms tonight.

Could someone clarify for me the type of plastic bags that can be used to store tarts? I think I remember Michael's was mentioned, but I don't know what to look for when I go. If you switch "flavors" before a tart is completely used, how do you store the remainder till you use it again, i.e. if it was a tarty part that is no longer the right shape to go back in the tray? So much to learn!!! Accck!!!

ETA Sea~ What did you decide on for dinner?

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Monday, January 30, 2006 - 10:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Citrus!! Your first tart?

The bags are made of polypropheline.. not sure of the spelling.. and the ones I got (which do not actually SAY they are made of that substance) from Michael's are Wilton Clear Mini Treat Bags or Clear Treat bags.. "perfect for cookies, candy, snakd, favors and more!

They are found in the cake decorating section.

When I've melted a tarty part, if I don't use it up, I pop the now silicup shaped or ramekin shaped tart into a baggie.

I know you can quickly pour out the hot liquid but pouring it back into a tp cell, I'd think would be iffy.

Oh I had looked up location for In-n-out AND for the nearest Baja Fresh and was twitching but instead I had a bowl of cereal. much closer to the diet I'm supposed to be following.

Tomorrow I'm meeting a couple of friends at the newly opened Corner Bakery right here in Fountain Valley.. in fact it is within walking distance, unless I get up early and go buy a 5'1" dowel and join the Longevity Stick class at 9am (this is not likely) and/or work out at Curves in the morning BEFORE lunch at 11:45pm. At 3:30pm I have my first circuit training class

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Monday, January 30, 2006 - 11:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I have a cinamon stick TP (just one) here but haven't tried that one yet.

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Monday, January 30, 2006 - 11:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
Cinnamon stick toilet paper! Oh my! Reminds me of a Johnny Cash song:
...and it burns, burns, burns...
the ring of fire, the ring of fire...



Julip
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09-28-2005

Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 4:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Haha, Mama - I think that everyone that has access to an In-N-Out was at an In-N-Out!

Yay, CCGal, on your first tart! How's it smelling? I see that Sea has directed you to the easiest place to find the baggies. Any polypropylene baggies will do. The only thing to remember is not to use the "ziploc" type baggies, or any baggies sold in the grocery store (unless noted for candy making storage) because that plastic will suck the scent oil out of the wax.

If I switch out a scent before it is used up, I usually keep it in the ramekin I melted it in and rotate a few ramekins till the scent is used up. If you are able to find the silicone cups, though, you can just take the silicone cup out of the ramekin, set it aside, and put another tart/silicone cup combo into the ramekin.

I've come to a point the last few days where I've tried so many that aren't used up, that I've run out of silicone cups! I am working on using up the scents today, but the silicone allows me to just pop out the hardened wax and set it aside so I can use it for another tart.

Julip
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09-28-2005

Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 5:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Sea - it sounds like you have a very busy day ahead today. Have fun!

Hukd -

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 8:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
This is one size of the Wilton bags @ Michael's:



Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 8:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Butter Cream Crunch update: DH liked it when he got home yesterday, then asked me to turn it off at 10pm, noting the robustness.

I have turned it back on this morning.

Julip - any reviews?

Julip
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09-28-2005

Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 9:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Bonza - I am loving Buttercream Crunch! I did detect the "cardboard scent" at first that Alyce spoke of, but only because I knew about it. I would have never connected it that way otherwise. I thought it was a great, yet robust scent from the start, and I am enjoying smelling it everywhere in my house. I also have Green Tea on another warmer - I enjoy it very much, too, but it is also a strong one and may not be for everybody.

Upstairs all I smell is BC, so it seems to be the dominating scent, although both are really strong. Probably not the best choice to have both of these going at the same time, but I could not resist!

Big thumbs up on the BC...it will be a reorder for me!

Thank you, Jinksy, for the sample, and thank you Sea and Bonza for enabling me to try the BC out! Triple play - what teamwork!


Julip
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09-28-2005

Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 9:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
And LOL Bonza it sounds like you will have to make a new color grouping for the BC on the DH chart. Not totally a "no", but not an everyday scent. What color code for that one?

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 10:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Julip - no kidding! I am thinking there might need to be a "turn off at 6pm" category. lol

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 11:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Last night I decided to bite the bullet and try ARRDC, AKA KS.. and I'm underwhelmed. No sneezing, just not my thing, I guess. I have it on now, to try today, though I have to leave pretty soon.. decided to walk to the restaurant.

AND, I got the sought-after email announcing that my order is being shipped from Soyful Joys!!

I await with fear, trembling and anticipation until I discover the contents of my free bag.}

Julip
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09-28-2005

Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 1:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
That's a good one, Bonza! Maybe we all need to keep one warmer at the ready with a BNB for such emergencies lol.

Yay, Sea, on your order on the way! I hope you lucked out on your free bag.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 2:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
You have no idea.. or actually, maybe you do!

Citruscitygal
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08-07-2003

Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 3:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Citruscitygal a private message Print Post    
Got the bags. Thanks to Sea, Julip & Bonza for the info. I do have silicups and it is easy to pop out the cooled tart. I assumed the scent would last longer if I put it into something air tight until I was ready to use it again.

I like the Cinnamon Stick - not overwhelming, but a comforting (for me) mild scent that felt homey - like something good baking in the oven.

You all have me contemplating another order. So many recommendations for new scents to try.

Holly
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06-19-2005

Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 4:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Holly a private message Print Post    
Hi Gals :-) I was wondering about something...
It states on the SJ website that tarts last from 24-48 hours, some lasting for days and some even weeks. My experience is nothing like that. My burners turn on around 5pm, with a turn-off time at around 10:30-11:00pm. The next day (same turn on time--I get home around 6'ish) I get a faint scent. Usually by around 8pm on the 2nd day, I toss it and start another. I'm curious as to how long (in hours) you are all able to burn your tarts. Maybe it's me--perhaps the 2nd day scent is just too subtle for my nose. What do you all think?