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Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 12:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
I'm going to try Italian Fortune Cookie during the opening ceremonies.

Merrysea
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08-13-2004

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 12:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Merrysea a private message Print Post    
I blended a VDM tart in with my lavender today, and it really has toned down the lavender quite a bit. It's still not one of my favorites, though. I think I'll have to head over to the Delphi Forums (is that right?) to see if anyone is interested in a swap.

Julip
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09-28-2005

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 1:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Bonza - what a wonderful idea to burn an Italian Fortune Cookie in honor of the Olympics!

Merry - that's right, Delphi Forums. There is a link to the message board from Alyce's Soyful Joys website. Look for the Swap and Sell board. Do you have tarts or TPs of the Lavender?

You can either swap them for other scents, trade one for one in the RAK thread, or sell them outright. The general understanding is $1 per tart including shipping, or 50 cents per tarty part, including shipping.

The best way to send tarts is in a polypropylene baggie, or the bakery bag they came in, and then shipped in a padded envelope or box. I will often wrap all the tarts together in tissue, too, but that part is not necessary.

Good luck! Too bad the lavender did not work out for you.

Pajomu
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07-26-2005

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 2:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pajomu a private message Print Post    
I love the Italian Fortune Cookie idea! Wish I had one to join in on the fun! Although, I am going to have pizza while watching the opening ceremonies.

I'm actually getting ready to place another order. I didn't plan on that, but I'm really curious about Root Beer Float. I also want to order a vanilla scent, but can't decide which one. Any suggestions? Are there some that are not well liked? Of course, there will be a sampler bag in my order as well!

Sea, I hope you are feeling better. I haven't had much time to post, but have been able to read most of the posts. I hope there's not another cold in your future, but if there is I'd suggest using Airborne. It tastes quite awful, but I'm willing to put up with it because it worked well for me last week. I woke up one day with a scratchy throat, bought some Airborne on my way home from work, took it for two days and my cold symptoms disappeared after a couple days. Even the symptoms were not as severe as they normally would be. It was wonderful! Usually for me a cold hangs on for a couple weeks, at least. Airborne gets thumbs up from me!

Julip
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09-28-2005

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 2:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Hey Paj - pizza sounds perfect too! I may just have to copy you. lol

It sounds like you have been reading the rave reviews on the root beer float, too, on Delphi? It didn't really appeal to me at first until I started reading how yummy it is. Please post a review once you give it a try!

Hmmm..I can't think of any vanilla scents that haven't been liked a lot by somebody. Which ones are you thinking of? It sounds like Southern Vanilla is getting rave reviews here, I believe by both Jinksy and Bonza. I have not tried one in a long time, but I remember it had a very strong throw and lasted forever. You probably can't go wrong with any of the vanillas if you are a big fan.

Joely
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09-24-2005

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 2:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Joely a private message Print Post    
Julip! Can't wait to see Ellen now... thanks!

Bonza ~ please do. I leave at 3:30pm and there is no way that they'll be here by then. Last time the package was insured and no signature, no nothin'. The USPS has lost 5 Dream a Little Dream packages this year already! :-(

Sea - Glad that you got to the doctor!

Thanks Jinksy~ I plan on having lots of fun. I'll try to find a

Paj ~ Bonza is the Vanilla expert! :-)

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 3:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I might have to copy the pizza idea, too. I think I could taste that! But mostly I've been eating soup. ZUPPA!

I think I feel marginally better but that isn't saying much so I called the doctor as soon as they opened and they got me in at 1pm. He was looking cuter than usual in jeans! He said he could tell the cold crap has moved down into one side of my lung and I got a shot and he "went shopping" in his sample closet so I have two types of pills and a nasal spray..

So hopefully I'll get more sleep over the weekend and can return to my normal schedule next week.

Joely, hope you get your packages. USPS LOST 5 of yours this year !!

Paj, I was also quite intrigued by the Root Beer Float scent, but didn't end up buying it..

I'll have to check out Airborne again, but the time I did it seemed to have ingredients like anti-oxidants and vitamin C which I do normally. But the stuff I tried wasn't working so it couldn't be worse.

Oh.. rave reviews??

Hmm

Anyway I had a double SCORE from UPS today!!

The doorbell rang and there were two packages.. my second DVR from Time-Warner Cable.. will install that tonight, hopefully and just record the Olympics like crazy upstairs!!

AND I got my new Candle Warmer!!

Signature Halo lighting!!

Thanks, Cathie!! I got a white one for $12.95 plus cheap shipping and it will be perfect with the red/white cherry jubilee ramekin!

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 3:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Paj - I have Southern Vanilla on now for the first time and it's wonderful! Very rich and buttery.

A few weeks ago I fell in love with Vaniglia Del Madagascar (type) and in my first order (way back in December - lol) I tried Vanilla Bean, and really liked it.

For my money, you can't go wrong with any of these.

Joely - have a great trip! I'll be leaving now to go pick up your tarts.

Eroica
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07-28-2005

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 5:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eroica a private message Print Post    
Paj, I love Angela's Apricot Vanilla, but was disappointed with Vanilla Bean Noel. It does not give off any odor. I prefer strong throws.

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 5:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Eroica - I haven't tried either of those - thanks for the info!

Merrysea
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08-13-2004

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 6:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Merrysea a private message Print Post    
Okay, I ended up getting pizza tonight for dinner, too! All this talk made me hungry!

LOL, my middle son came in and asked me what I was warming (my lavender and VDM blend). He said he liked it! So now, instead of trying to sell the lavender, I guess I'll just buy more vanilla scents! It does smell much better after it's been warming for a while and they've had a chance to really blend.

Julip
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09-28-2005

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 7:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Merry - lol that is great! Maybe you can give all of the lavender to your son, which will keep his paws off of your favorites.

Eroica - I have not tried Angela's Apricot Vanilla, but I have been intrigued by it. Thanks for the review! Funny about the Anita's VBN is that is was too strong (and caramelly) for me. So funny how all our noses take things differently!

Jinksy
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09-28-2005

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 8:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jinksy a private message Print Post    
Paj- My favorite vanilla's are the southern vanilla which is nice and buttery, and the Anita vanilla bean noel which is a nice light musky vanilla. Good luck deciding.
Oh, the root beer float sounds great. I'm kinda sorry I didn't order it but I just didn't want to go crazy and get one of each. lol. I'm running our of room in my baskets.

Erioca- Thanks for the review of Angela's apricot vanilla. It sounds great. I'll have to add it to the list:-)

Bonza- I'm curious how you liked the italian fortune cookie. I wasn't crazy about it, but then again I'm not a big fan of the cinnamon scents.

Julip- Did you get your plug-in warmer yet?

Merry- Glad to hear the lavender is going to work out after all. Nice that your son likes the mix!

Julip
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09-28-2005

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 8:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Jinksy - it looks like my tart warmer will be arriving on Tuesday. Have you ordered yours yet?

And I am warming IFC, thanks to Bonza's suggestion. . I like it better than the first time I warmed it, and I'm sitting closer to it. I think last time I didn't let it cure long enough, and it didn't last very long nor put out much scent. But, I like cinnamon scents, so there ya go.

Also - sounds like you need to add Pier 1 to your list of errands tomorrow, for baskets.

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 8:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Oh, I forgot to mention the Italian Fortune Cookie because I turned it off as soon as it flooded my downstairs with cinnamon. lol.

Jinksy, I think I just discovered I'm not a big fan of the cinnamon scents. But IFC is a great scent for those who do like it. Yummy, even! Small doses for me, though.

So there ya go, right, Julip?

Julip
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09-28-2005

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 9:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Bonza - I bet a little chunk of vanilla would make the IFC extra yummy.

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 9:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Julip - you wise Tart Master, I have a chunk of Southern Vanilla to try with the IFC tomorrow.

Pajomu
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07-26-2005

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 9:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pajomu a private message Print Post    
Thanks for all the info on vanilla scents. I think I'll be getting Southern Vanilla, but that may not be the only one!

I'm looking forward to trying Root Beer Float. I may also have to add Strawberry Preserves to my order. I tried a sample tonight (thanks to Juli) and loved it!

I hope everyone enjoyed the Olympics opening ceremonies. It was a little boring at times, but as always happens, I got teary several times. From start to finish, the Olympics get to me every time!

Mamapors
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07-29-2004

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 9:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamapors a private message Print Post    
The Opening Ceremonies are just starting here. I am soo tired, don't know how long I am going to make it. Got the TIVO going.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 11:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I had pizza for dinner and then installed the DVR upstairs. Then quickly watched Dancing with the Stars and then started the Olympic coverage and I'm less than an hour back on the opening ceremony.

Nice ceremony but not as sweeping as many.

I could already do without Jim Lampley, Katie Couric and, sigh, Mary Carillo..

The balloons are pretty cool.

Joely
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09-24-2005

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 11:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Joely a private message Print Post    
Hey everyone! I made it to AZ and guess what? I left to get gas and came back home to find my BOX OF TARTS on the front door step! Glad that I came home. Although they were insured, who wants to deal with that? They would have been gone by Sunday for sure!

I am so tired, and will catch up on the thread tomorrow!

Giddy Up!

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 11:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Joely - Yay!

Great news that you are there safely and that the tarts are safe!

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 11:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
OK - Pavarotti at the Opening Ceremonies - pretty amazing!

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Friday, February 10, 2006 - 11:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
The torch lighting was pretty amazing!

Oh and I'm still catching up.. there's Pavarotti! Yes.. that is definitely amazing!

Joely
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09-24-2005

Saturday, February 11, 2006 - 8:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Joely a private message Print Post    
Good Morning Gals! Is everyone at Starbucks or what? :-)

I missed all the opening ceremonies :-(

I brought my box of VD scents to Yuma and I'm not going to wait to put one on the burner here! No curing time necessary when it's an emergency situation! lol

Thankfully, I didn't have to bring my travel burner (lol) as I got one for my mom for Christmas! :-)

Will go to see Gammie Sue tomorrow too!