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Landi
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07-29-2002

Monday, January 02, 2006 - 3:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
i just posted a pic of holly now, with our other kitty belle in the cats thread here: belle

i just noticed holly holds the cats the same, 11 years later!


Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Monday, January 02, 2006 - 3:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Holly - indeed - ... the art of the tart ...

I can make a stop tomorrow at Pier I and then HomeGoods - they are mere blocks away from each other on the same street.

Joely - Pier I is one of those places, too. Forget your list if you brought one...

Julip
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09-28-2005

Monday, January 02, 2006 - 3:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Here's our 6 yr. old Tonk, Bonzai, with our 11.5 yr. old Bengal, DC on their new Christmas sleep sack that I enabled both Bonza and Jinksy to buy for their own furbaby pairs.



Any others? Bwa ha haaaaaa.....

Landi
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07-29-2002

Monday, January 02, 2006 - 3:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
wow julip! bonzai looks like she could be ariel's sibling!

Julip
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09-28-2005

Monday, January 02, 2006 - 3:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
They sell tealight warmers in many places like Yankee Candle or Michaels, and one can find some nice decorative ones, but I don't like to have to think about when the tealight is going to go out and stop the enjoyment of the scent. Also, the scent switch-out is a slower process with one warmer than it is with the ramekin/hot plate combo.

Another alternative is the plethora of electric warmers. There are so many different kinds. In addition to the ones Bonza pointed out at Alyce's (which are pretty, but take up a pretty huge footprint of space), there are ones that can be found here:
No Flame Candle

Make note of the measurements for some of them, especially the 2 piece ones like the pictured yellow one at the link above. It is the same design as Alyce's, and they are a 2 tart sized bowl. Very pretty styles, though. I have one with a beach/starfish scene that I love, and keep in the guest bath. It takes up soo much vanity real estate, though!

Check out ebay for them too - tons of them! I also tried soy tarts from ebay one time...but went straight back to Alyce's because they simply did not measure up! I did not know what to do with the rest of the other soy tarts I had. A gal on the official soy tart board suggested I gift them to skate/surf rats, which I did...and they loved them for waxing their boards!

Julip
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09-28-2005

Monday, January 02, 2006 - 3:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
You are right, landi..except for Bonzai's crossed-eyes!

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Monday, January 02, 2006 - 3:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
landi I must have that pic somewhere and I'll look when I get a minute.

By the way the boysenberry butter cookies is now goig to be a full order, way too good for just tarty parts.

HELP! I can't find Apple Cider!! on the site..

Julip
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09-28-2005

Monday, January 02, 2006 - 3:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Bonza - "ritual of the tart" and "art of the tart"...I love it! ROFL

Mama - it sounds like you hit the ramekin jackpot at Cost+! How I wish I still lived near one, but since I moved, the nearest one is about 2 hours away. Anything heat safe can be used as a tart warmer. I like the ones that are more heavy duty, because I've had lighter ones develop cracks over time.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Monday, January 02, 2006 - 3:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
landi, only pics from that trip on THIS computer seem to be from Meggie, but they must be on my laptop, so I'll try later to find that pic.

Of course my catnapping "rep" came from this pic with Dopey (Pamy's cat).

most wanted

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Monday, January 02, 2006 - 3:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I decided to try Applewood Orchard anyway..

Mamapors
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07-29-2004

Monday, January 02, 2006 - 3:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamapors a private message Print Post    
These are the ones I got at Cost Plus today.
White one rimmed in blue 99 cents (also plain white and red same price)
Scalloped and heart $1.99 and the pink one $2.99

Julip
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09-28-2005

Monday, January 02, 2006 - 4:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Sea - Hot Apple Cider is under Seasonals!

I do love the Boysenberry Butter Cookies, especially on the 2nd day! I wish it retained more of the cookie scent that is more detectable on the cold throw. Did you smell much of the cookie scent, Sea?

Also, all - keep in mind that the Tarty Parts are the size of 1/2 a regular tart, so regular tarts will usually last a little longer than 1 Tarty Part.

Bonza - RMAO on LuLu being able to read the scroll back and forth screen just fine! Bonza and Bonzai must have been completely helpless trying to read it, on the other hand. lol

Landi
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07-29-2002

Monday, January 02, 2006 - 4:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
TOO CUTE!

Julip
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09-28-2005

Monday, January 02, 2006 - 4:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Mama - thanks for the pics - those are beautiful! I especially like the white with blue rim, and the red ones, with the lips on the sides. The polka dotted ones I found have that same design, and I just love the look.

Thanks for sharing - how fun! Ramekin heaven!

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Monday, January 02, 2006 - 4:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Sea - that photo is hilarious!

Mama - those are wonderful!!! The Ritual of the Tart is in full swing for you, and you don't even have your tarts yet! :-)

Julip - lol - Bonza gave up and went to sleep.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Monday, January 02, 2006 - 4:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
LOL, I can't tell about cookie scent but it smells buttry and I love it!!

Sigh.. ok now have to decide about Apple Cider.. or stay with Applewood Orchard?? Do I want that too? Oh and Raisin Bread..

Julip
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09-28-2005

Monday, January 02, 2006 - 4:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Everyone ordering for the free bag...do not do what I did. Take care in making sure your order SUBtotal is over $50, before the shipping. I am usually such a stickler for that, but I put my order in so quickly that I didn't notice I was $5 short. I caught it right after I put it through so I was able to get it fixed after much begging, but Alyce I am sure is getting so many orders right now, that she will not be able to do that once the order is processed.

Also make sure you add in the free bag in the basket, or it will not be included!

FYI!

Julip
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09-28-2005

Monday, January 02, 2006 - 4:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
LOL Sea ... you know I am absolutely no help on that...

ROFL Bonza - Bonzai too.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Monday, January 02, 2006 - 4:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Right now I have

free bag
sampler surprise
full bag of boysenberry butter cookies
TartyParts of:
Beach Baby
Berry Brulee
Applewood Orchard
Constant Comment Tea
Karibu Truffle
Kristen's Sweet Passion
Pear Berry
Raspberry Cream
Tangerine

Any feedback on any of these? Esp negative..

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Monday, January 02, 2006 - 4:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Mama, that is a real find on the ramekins!

Bonza, Halfunit did that poster.. I think some people actually thought I had snatched Dopey (and Ariel and Meggie's Puddin') but in each case the picture taker was the cat owner..

Julip
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09-28-2005

Monday, January 02, 2006 - 4:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julip a private message Print Post    
Sea - the only negative I have is that the Tangerine one has a smell more leaning towards candy Tangerine scent than true fruit scent (that one is in my review)...but I have not warmed it yet. Constant Comment I found in my stash, and it smells really nice and true to the description. That is also based on the cold throw. Very good looking cart!

All - there are a lot of great reviews on the official soy board, as well! If you think I am a great enabler, just know that I learned from the best at Delphi Forums! All ideas and tips I've mentioned here are all from the wonderful ladies at Delphi. I am simply the messenger.

Holly
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06-19-2005

Monday, January 02, 2006 - 4:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Holly a private message Print Post    
I really liked your idea about putting the warmers on a timer. I have to go back to work on Wednesday (after 3 delicious, shopping filled weeks off) so tomorrow will go buy some timers too and set them for an hour or two before I get home. That way I can come home to a great smelling house :-)

I have a couple of the votive candle holders but I think I much prefer the electric ones coz of the above.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Monday, January 02, 2006 - 4:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Hm so maybe I'll ditch Tangerine, add in Hot Apple Cider and Raisin bread which will get me to exactly $50.

OK. I think I'm ready. I realize now on my first order I got the body mist not the wash.. she still doesn't have that option (the wash) on the site.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Monday, January 02, 2006 - 4:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Final oorder

free bag
sampler surprise
full bag of boysenberry butter cookies
TartyParts of:
Beach Baby
Berry Brulee
Applewood Orchard
Constant Comment Tea
Hot Apple Cider
Karibu Truffle
Kristen's Sweet Passion
Pear Berry
Raisin Bread
Raspberry Cream

Holly
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06-19-2005

Monday, January 02, 2006 - 4:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Holly a private message Print Post    
I'm still finding that board very awkward Julip. I was trying to find something in the For Sale message board (I want to try some one'ies) and while it says "16 messages" e.g., it will only put up one. So there's no knowing if the seller has already sold or even what is being sold. I sure hope that Alyce gets that changed soon. I think TVCH has us all spoiled in regards to an easy to navigate board.